Life — May 29, 1919 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily an **advertisement** for "The Dixie Number of Life," promoting a special issue available "Everywhere on sale next Tuesday." The central image is a **caricatured face** labeled "HENRY MUTT," drawn in an exaggerated style typical of early 20th-century satirical magazines. The identity and significance of this particular figure is **unclear from the materials provided**—the name doesn't correspond to obvious historical figures of the period. The advertisement emphasizes Life's circulation among soldiers and sailors, noting it can be sent to France at domestic rates. The "Dixie Number" suggests a special issue focused on Southern American themes or humor. Without additional context about who Henry Mutt was or what the Dixie Number's specific content contained, the precise satirical point remains **uncertain**, though the exaggerated facial features suggest racial or ethnic caricature typical of the era.