Life, 1915-10-14 · page 4 of 44
Life — October 14, 1915 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page primarily advertises Life magazine's subscription offer rather than presenting satirical content. The top cartoon appears to be a caricature by a contributor named Gilbert K. Chesterton (identified in the text), showing two portly figures with exaggerated features flanked by small dogs—likely a humorous illustration typical of Life's satirical style, though the specific subject is unclear from the image alone. The main content is a subscription promotion encouraging autumn subscriptions at $5.00 annually, with a premium "Sunset" picture included in the November 30 Christmas issue. The accompanying photograph shows two figures in what appears to be a rural or domestic setting, presented as the premium artwork subscribers would receive. This is primarily advertising rather than political satire.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
regular contributors to Do Your Autumn Subscribing Now This is not a demand. It is merely a favor in the way of a suggestion to those of our friends who wish to become regular yearly subscribers before the holiday rush begins and at the same time secure as a premium the handsome picture reproduced opposite, together with the large double Christmas number of Life, out November 30, the price of which is 25 cents. \ Gilbert K. Chesterton is now one of the Life soreness er “SUNSET” ‘Presented as a premium on every yearly subscrip- tion. Handsomely printed in colors; actual size for framing 23 x 16% inches.) One Year $5.00. (Canadian $5.52, Foreign $6.04) comicbooks.com