Life, 1918-01-03 · page 4 of 40
Life — January 3, 1918 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **promotional content** for *Life* magazine's upcoming 1918 issues rather than a standalone cartoon or article. The illustration at top depicts an allegorical scene: a winged figure (likely representing Peace or Victory) scatters flowers while cherubs play with a sword or lance. This reflects the page's emphasis that *Life* will feature "patriotic subjects" during World War I. The text announces special numbered issues coming soon, including an "Aviation Number" and "Our Boys' Number," indicating *Life*'s commitment to war-related content. The magazine promises original cartoons by Charles Dana Gibson, drama criticism, and book reviews. The page functions as a subscription pitch, emphasizing *Life*'s unique editorial voice during America's involvement in WWI.
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Life for 1918 Next Week. Souvenirs for Susie. On the cover. January 17, Aviation Number. January 24. A Belle of Arcadie. On the cover. January 31. Our Boys’ Number. Special numbers, dealing with patriotic subjects, will be announced from time to time. Charles Dana Gibson will continue to draw for Lire exclu- sively his great war cartoons. The editorial page will be written by Edward S. Martin. The re- markable summary of the latest plays which appears every week during the dramatic season will con- tinue to be written by James S. Metcalfe in his illuminating style. The monthly review of the best books will be presented by John Barrett Ker- foot. A unique contest in which $800 in prizes will be given is a feature the announcement of which will shortly be made. In the meantime, Lire will continue to publish each week more original \ pictures than any other weekly. It will also be Ny occasionally humorous, but not often enough to pre- ss. vent anybody from sending in a yearly subscription. Bae. 5 \ Eavoee ‘Bo N lar (Canadian i‘, for three months to \ XN J In Case } \ You have never before s a a \ of the paper called Lr \ be glad to send you several sample Ny copies if you will forward ten Open. only to new subscribers; no sub \ cents in real money and your name scriptions renewed at this rate. S and address. ~ West 31st Street, New York, 22 » \ 5.52 ; Foreign, $6.04.) \.