Life, 1921-01-13 · page 13 of 36
Life — January 13, 1921 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page announces winners of a contest where Life magazine readers submitted alternative titles for an illustration showing an elegant social gathering. The top illustration depicts "What Sister Drew for Life," the winning entry by Otto Knauff from Waterville, Maine, who received $500. The other winners' titles were "Burning to Be a Man" ($300, Owen W. Jeff) and "Wasting Its Fragrance on the Empty Heir" ($200, Harry Heiburn). The drawing below labeled "SNAP THE WHIP" shows a chaotic line of dancing or jumping figures—likely a celebratory or satirical commentary on social behavior. The contest itself represents how Life engaged readers as creative participants in interpreting visual humor.
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LIFE'S Title Contest Here Are the Winning Answers Copyright Life Pub. Ci What Sister Drew for Life The above answer, submitted by Orro Knaurr, R. F. D. No. 37, Waterville, Maine, is awarded the first prize of $500. The second prize of $300 is awarded to Owen W. Jett, The third prize of $200 is awarded to Harry Hetrarun, 401 Calvert Bldg., Baltimore, Md., for the following : 846 Broadway, New York City, for the following : Burning to Be a Man Wasting Its Fragrance on the Empty Heir Life extends its thanks to the many thousands of readers whose interest and enthusiasm made this contest so successful. Checks have been forwarded to the winners. SNAP THE WHIP! comicbooks.com