Life, 1916-03-09 · page 4 of 44
Life — March 9, 1916 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and promotion** for Life magazine's upcoming issues, not political satire. The content announces three forthcoming special issues: 1. **"Prophetic Number"** (March 21) - promises to reveal readers' futures 2. **Easter Number** (early April) - described as a "rich double number" costing 25 cents 3. **Humiliation Number** (April 11) - poses the question "Why do the American people feel humiliated?" suggesting contemporary national concerns The illustrations show generic figures labeled "Man," "Woman," and "Love" as decorative elements. The page includes a "Special Offer" subscription box at bottom right. The "Humiliation Number" reference suggests this page dates from a period of American national crisis or embarrassment, though the specific historical context isn't clear from this excerpt alone.
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LOVE The “ Don't” Num- ber is coming. Yes, that is a secret, Jy The Prophetic Number of Lire is coming on March 21, Tuesday. If you are interested in what's coming to you, upon that day all will be revealed. Easter Number: This overwhelm- ingly rich double number, the first week in April, will cost you 25 cents, unless you are a regular sub- scriber. Humiliation Number: Why do the American people feel Humiliated? You will learn on Tuesday, April 11, when this number will be issued. Miniature Life: A new edition of this remarkably able little paper is now being prepared. Notice later. A few copies of Miniature Life No. 3 still on hand. Sent to any address on re- ceipt of a two-cent stamp. fe One Year $5.00 (Canadian $5.52, Foreign $6.04) Qo Ss =~ | I k Enclosed find One Dol lar (Canadian $1.13, Foreign $1.26). Send Lire for ‘three months to Open only to new subscribers; no sub- scriptions renewed at this rate. LIFE, 17 West 31st Street, New York. 3 comicbooks.com