Life, 1915-04-22 · page 43 of 44
Life — April 22, 1915 — page 43: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily an **advertisement** for colored prints sold by Life Publishing Company. The prints themselves are humorous illustrations on everyday topics, priced at 25 cents each. The six cartoon scenes depict: - "Another Great Discovery" - domestic/romantic situation - "Keep Your Eye on the Ball" - unclear sporting or social reference - "All's Well That Ends Well" - a dog, suggesting a pet-related joke - "Target Practice" and "Time to Cast Off" - military/nautical humor - "Who Did That?" and "How the Rumor Started" - depicting gossip/rumor-spreading The final image caption quotes about rumors expanding as they spread ("added something new... made enlargements") references a common social observation about misinformation. These are lighthearted genre scenes typical of **early 20th-century satirical magazines**, poking fun at human behavior, romance, military life, and social folly rather than specific political figures or events.
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