Life — November 25, 1920 — page 4: what you’re looking at

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# Life Magazine Christmas Number Advertisement This is primarily a **promotional advertisement** for Life magazine's upcoming Christmas issue, not a political cartoon. The page announces "The Christmas Number of Life"—described as a "large double number" priced at twenty-five cents. The ad highlights contributions from various named artists and writers (Maxfield Parrish, Booth Tarkington, George Ade, and others), emphasizing the issue's quality and breadth of content. The decorative border features stylized illustrations suggesting holiday themes and festive scenes, though specific figures are unclear due to image quality. The bottom section offers **subscription incentives**: readers could send one dollar to receive Life for three months, or purchase gift subscriptions for friends—positioning Life as an ideal Christmas present for 1900s audiences.