Life, 1921-03-03 · page 5 of 38
Life — March 3, 1921 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page consists primarily of **advertisements** rather than political cartoons. The left side announces upcoming LIFE magazine cover artists and a subscription special offer ($5.00 yearly). A small decorative illustration shows a mischievous cherub or sprite figure—typical period ornamentation rather than political satire. The right side displays two product ads: **Shawknit Hosiery** for men (featuring a decorative chair illustration) and **Milo Violets** cigarettes (showing violet flowers and a cigarette box). These represent early 20th-century consumer goods marketing. The "Special Offer" is noteworthy: new subscribers received one dollar if they enclosed payment upfront—a common subscription incentive of the era. The page reflects LIFE's dual function as both satirical publication and advertising vehicle.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
Spring Is Now Approaching And with it are coming the Spring and early Summer numbers of Lire The Covers March 10—Cover by Rea Irvin. March 17—Ezaster Number—Cover by Maxfield Parrish. March 24—Cover by Blumenthal. March 31—Cover by F. X. Leyendecker. April 7 —Cover by Coles Phillips. April 14—Cover by J. R. Shaver. The first issue in May will begin another great title contest with prizes aggregating $1,000. This will be followed by the Husbands’ Number, to be in turn followed by the Wives’ Number. Obey that impulse. 1 Special Offer Enclosed find One Dollar (Canadian $1.20, Foreign $1.40). Send Live for twelve issues, be- xinning with the first issue in April, to Open only to new subscribers; no subscriptions renewed at this rate. LIFE, 17 West 31st Street, New York. One Year, $5.00. (Canadian, $5.80; Foreign, $6.60. ) HQSIERY for MEN HAWKNIT Hosiery will appeal to any man. More particularly to the man who appreciates the best in hosiery. At your dealer's SHAW STOCKING CO. Lowell. Mass comicbooks.com