Life, 1916-01-06 · page 4 of 48
Life — January 6, 1916 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page announces a special issue of Life magazine (January 25th) celebrating two "old friends"—Uncle Sam (left, in starred top hat) and John Bull (right, in British attire), shown conducting orchestras. The cartoon represents the United States and Britain as allied conductors, likely referencing their cooperation during World War I (the text mentions "the burden of the war"). The satire honors England's wartime contributions. John Bull is a traditional personification of Britain; Uncle Sam represents America. Their parallel positioning as musicians suggests coordinated effort. The announcement offers this issue as a premium subscription incentive, with a full-color "SUNSET" picture included for new yearly subscribers at $5 (Canadian $5.52; Foreign $6.04).
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The John Bull Number of Life In celebration of the two old friends above, Life will issue on Tuesday, January 25th, a John Bull Number. In this number our graceful and distinguished acknowl- edgments will: be made to England for the manner in which she has borne her heavy share of the burden of jer Enclosed find One Dol- star (Canadian $1.13, _ Foreign $1.26). Send Lire for three months to the war. Handsome full-color premium picture, Open, only to new subscribers; no sub- / scriptions renewed at this rate. “ SUNSET," given with a each yearly subscription. fi LIFE, 17 West 31st Street, New York. 9 One Year, $5.00. (Canadian, $5.52; Foreign, $6.04.) comicbooks.com