Life, 1917-02-08 · page 42 of 42
Life — February 8, 1917 — page 42: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **promotional page** advertising Life's "Miniature Number"—a free, condensed edition of the magazine. The page explains why certain cartoons weren't included in that edition: they weren't considered good enough, which humorously demonstrates the high quality of the full publication. The surrounding illustrations are **sample cartoons** exemplifying Life's humor style: - **"If Our Words Were Taken Literally"**: Jokes about idiomatic expressions interpreted as stated (e.g., "All I need is a new hat" shown literally) - **"Golf Fiends"**: A doctor commenting on a golfer's awkward stance - **Character studies**: "The Psyche Knot," "The Hyphenated Dog," "The Parrot"—brief satirical vignettes about human behavior and romantic/social situations The cartoons mock familiar social types and relationship dynamics through exaggeration and visual puns, typical of early 20th-century American magazine humor. The page functions as both entertainment and advertisement, inviting readers to request the free miniature edition.
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“There's many a slip” 1F OUR WORDS WERE TAKEN LITERALLY. “All I need is a new hat” Why were not the pictures you see on this page “Where we sat side by side” included in the Miniature Number of Lirr, which is now ready? The answer is that we didn’t consider them quite good enough. Per- haps that will give you an idea of just how good this little number of Lire is. Read below and you will learn what the Miniature Lire is. The Miniature Number of LIFE Now Ready GOLP FIENDS ap COMORES NAL 48 iserong: saith is a complete edition of Lire, printed in colors and im? ne Well, for one thing, I don't like his black and white, and just full of the best wit and stance; then, he’s awkward with his humor that have appeared in Lire for a number of club.” years. Some of the best things that have ever ap- peared in Lire will be found in this small copy. Remember, WE DO NOT CHARGE FOR IT Sunset at Coney Island It is free to anyone who will send his address and a good two-cent U. S. stamp to pay for mailing. We give it away. It is one of the best advertise- ments for Lire we have ever issued. This is the fourth one we have printed. Lire, 17 West 31st Street, New York. The Psyche Knot “She was taken in by it” My boy, beware the baby-stare, Because, if it’s a bluff, She knows too much,—and if it’s not, She doesn't know enough ! The Parrot: Damn it, say something! You make me nervous! The Hyphenated Dog VETER J. CAREY, PRINTER comicbooks.com