Life, 1918-12-12 · page 3 of 34
Life — December 12, 1918 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily a **subscription advertisement** for *Life* magazine, not political satire. The left side features a decorative bordered illustration with a cherub/cupid figure and the quote "TAKE ME WITH YOU IF YOU WANT TO BE POPULAR," promoting a year-long subscription with "Christmas Greetings." The right side lists reasons to subscribe: it's suitable for American soldiers overseas (weekly delivery, compact) and friends/relatives anywhere (52 issues yearly with entertainment content). The bottom section announces upcoming special issues, including covers featuring "My Mother" and "Christmas Eve—Where Duty Is Pleasure," plus special numbered editions (Hero's Number, Soldierettes Number, Back-Home Number). The text mentions removing "paper restrictions," suggesting this dates to **World War II era** when materials were rationed. This is fundamentally **marketing copy**, not editorial content.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
A Subscription : to Ue The Most Acceptable Christmas Gift STARE ME WITH YOU IF YOU WANT TO Of POPULAR." 4k Is coming to you Sor the Next Twelve Months with Christmas Greetings Srom For the American Overseas or in Camp: Because it is sent weekly, and does not crowd the limited space allotted for transportation of holiday gifts. For Friends, Relatives and Folks You Care for Anywhere: Because it comes every week, fifty-two times a year, and contains fun and criticism, drama and book reviews, pic- tures and editorials, something that will appeal to everyone. Christmas card will be sent if requested in order. : Y Now isthe time to become a regular yearly subscriber. Paper restrictions will soon be removed, and Lire will be brighter and better as the weeks go on. Obey that impulse. Some Coming Numbers Next Week's Life. “ My Mother,” on the cover. “ Christmas Eve — Where Duty Is Issue of December 26th. Pleasure,” on the cover. . Some coming numbers are: The Hero's Number, The Soldierettes Number and The Back-Home Number. Special Numbers. comicbooks.com