Life, 1916-08-31 · page 10 of 34
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This page contains a **contest announcement** and a **military humorous poem**. **The Contest:** Life is soliciting single-title submissions (20 words or less) to accompany two photographs—one of a dog and one of soldiers. The winner receives $500. Entries close October 2, 1916. **"A Golfing Song" by Clinton Scollard:** This poem mocks an elderly character, "Colonel Bogey," through military camp humor. The verses employ Irish dialect ("brassie," "laddie") and soldier slang, suggesting the poem satirizes either aging military officers or the general absurdity of military life. The accompanying illustration depicts soldiers in a rainy camp with tents. The overall tone is lighthearted wartime satire, typical of Life magazine's editorial content during the WWI era.
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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 each 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. A Golfing Song HE night has been gruesome, Hey, hey, for a “twosome”! Cry “Fore” down the air of the morn! For what's “Colonel Bogey” But just an old fogy? We'll laugh “Colonel Bogey” to scorn! The greens are a wonder, The fair lies under The sky like the moss on a thatch; The whole world seems shiny; The bunkers look tiny, So, sweetheart, let's: make match! up a Aye, get out your brassie, My bonnie, ithe lassie, And gay be the tune of our song! We'll take yon lithe laddie, So pert in his plaidie, Weill take caddie Cupid along! Clinton Scollard, 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 Lirr, 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 $500 will be sent to the winner. Announcement of winner will be 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. If the winning answer is duplicated, the prize will also be duplicated. No manuscript will be returned. The editors of Lire will be the judges. They will award the prize to the title which, in their judgment, is the most deserving, and will debar any contribution not conforming to these conditions. The carlicr you get your answer in the better, In previous contests many arrived too late, Voice from Inside: SAY, FELLERS, AIN'T IT TOO BAD JOE CAN'T JOIN US? HE WOULD’A’ ENJOYED THIS HOT TODbY.