Life — December 28, 1916 — page 3: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 1171 This page contains **primarily advertisements** rather than political cartoons or satire. **Left side:** A Fownes glove advertisement uses the phrase "well gloved hands" to suggest refinement and grooming, with decorative potted plant imagery. **Center/Right:** The dominant content is a Vogue magazine subscription advertisement announcing a price increase from $4 to $5 annually (effective February 15th). The ad justifies the increase by citing rising costs in paper, labor, and materials. It positions Vogue as practical rather than frivolous, claiming a $4 subscription "will save you $400" through fashion advice preventing costly mistakes. **Bottom:** A brief humorous note about Johnny returning from war, suggesting readers subscribe to Life magazine. The page reflects early 20th-century consumer culture and post-WWI economic inflation.