Life, 1916-08-17 · page 9 of 38
Life — August 17, 1916 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains a **contest announcement** and a **political cartoon**. The contest (top) offers $500 for the best single-title caption fitting two pictures: a dog and a person on what appears to be a ship. The cartoon (bottom), titled "Cast Up by the Sea," depicts soldiers in what appears to be a **World War I trench scene**. The dialogue suggests satire about military life and the "pre-glacial period" specimen—likely mocking the outdated tactics or attitudes of military leadership. One soldier comments on another's "protective shell" against new ideas, implying military hierarchy resists innovation. The crude drawing style and conversation format are typical of Life's early 20th-century political humor, satirizing military bureaucracy and resistance to change during wartime.
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Conditions of the Contest The title, with sub-title, in prose or verse or in whatever form submitted, must not exceed twenty words. By “best” is meant that title which, com- bining wit, humor and originality, is applicable not only to cach picture, but to both. No quotations will be considered. Envelopes must con- tain nothing but the competing title and the name and address of com- petitors, plainly written on the same sheet. First trooper (at crowded tank): THAT'S MY FACE YOU'VE BEEN WASHIN' For the best single title (in twenty words or less) that fits both these pictures LIFE will pay $500. Manuscripts should be addressed to The Contest Editor of Lire, 17 West 31st Street, New York. Envelopes addressed in any other way will not be considered. All titles submitted must be at Lire’s office not later than Monday, October 2, 1916. The contest will close at noon of that date. Within two weeks from October 2 a check for $300 will be sent to the winner. Announcement of winner will made in Lire’s issue of November 2. It is not necessary to be a subscriber to Lire in order to compete. The con- test is open to everyone. be THAT'S A GOOD ONE ON You, BILL! Tf the winning answer is duplicated, the prize will also be duplicated, No manuscript will be returned The editors of Lire will be the They will award the prize to which, in their judgment, is the most deserving, and will debar any contribution not conforming to these conditions, The earlier you get your answer in the better, In previous contests many arrived too late, Cast Up by the Sea “LT OOK, father, what is this strange animal I found on the beach just now?" “That, my son, is a congressman.” “And what is that?” “One of the primitive forms of ani- mal life found drifting in rivers and harbors and subsisting upon floating pork.” “And look, father! It has an outer shell. What is that for?” “That is a crustaccous formation whereby the congressman protects him- self against any new ideas which may attack him.” “And does it succeed in doing this, father?” “Wonderfully so, my son. You see those projecting fins; they are used by the congressman to propel himself "Is that the way he moves?” Always. This specimen you have belongs to the pre-glacial period. It is, so to speak, one of our latest and most up-to-date specimens.” comicbooks.com