Life, 1915-03-25 · page 13 of 44
Life — March 25, 1915 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Life* magazine presents a visual contest titled "What Has Just Been Said?" The illustration, drawn by Charles Dana Gibson, shows a well-dressed man and woman examining illustrated magazines or publications together at a table. The contest invites readers to caption the scene—to identify or imagine what conversation is occurring between these figures. The prize structure ($500 first prize, $200 second, $100 third, plus smaller amounts) and submission rules suggest this was a popular reader-engagement feature. The drawing's style and the couple's fashionable appearance are characteristic of Gibson's work depicting upper-class social situations. The contest essentially asks readers to supply witty dialogue for an ambiguous social moment.
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(This picture has no title) Drawn by Charles Dana Gibson, What Has Just Been Said? For the best answer to the picture above Life will give $500 $200 First Prize Second Prize Third Prize Fourth to Tenth (inclusive) $10 each $100 Total, $870 Conditions of the Contest The answer, in whatever form submitted, must not exceed twenty words, and may be cither original or a quotation. The paper upon which the answer is sent should contain nothing but the answer, with the name and address of the author in the upper left-hand corner. If this rule is violated the judges reserve the right to debar the contribution. Manuscripts should be addressed to The Contest Editor of Lure, 17 West 31st Street, New York, Envelopes addressed in any other way will not be con- sidered. All answers submitted must be at Lire office not later than Saturday, April 24. The contest will close at noon of that date. Within one week from April 24 checks will he sent to the winners. Announcement of winners will be made in Lire's issue of May 13. It is not necessary to be a subscriber to Lire in order to compete. The contest is open free to every one. Only one answer from each contestant will be considered. No manuscripts will be returned. The editors of Lire will he the judges. They will award the prizes to the answers which, in their judgment, are the most deserving.