Life — May 13, 1920 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis This page is primarily **editorial/promotional content** rather than political satire. It's a "Number Two" installment of "How Do You Read LIFE?" — essentially the magazine defending itself against criticism that readers consume it too hastily. The text argues LIFE contains superior art and literary contributions unavailable elsewhere, and claims these works represent American cultural achievement. A quoted friend endorses LIFE's quality, humor, and "genuine Americanism." The accompanying illustration shows **cats wearing LIFE covers**, apparently meant as humorous visual endorsement of the magazine's worth and appeal. Below is a **subscription offer** for new readers ($5 annually; $5.52 Canadian; $6.04 foreign). This is **self-promotion**, not satire or political commentary—LIFE essentially asking readers to appreciate (and pay for) what they're reading.