Life, 1921-10-27 · page 12 of 34
Life — October 27, 1921 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page announces LIFE magazine's contest for the best title to their cover picture. The prize structure offers $500 for first place, $300 for second, $200 for third. The cartoon below depicts two well-dressed men observing a scene with a broken-down automobile, onlookers, and a dog. The dialogue reveals the satire: one man (Gwendolyn) asks if the other (John) is really going to marry "all that money," and whether the engagement has been formally announced. John replies it's only been announced "informally—among his creditors." The joke targets a wealthy man whose financial situation is apparently so dire that creditors are essentially his primary stakeholders. The satire mocks both excessive debt and the mercenary nature of engagements based on presumed wealth.
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LIFE’S Picture Title Contest (See cover of this issue) For the best title to the picturé on the cover of this issue, Lire will award prizes as follows: First Prize, Second Prize, Third Prize, . The contest will be governed by the following RULES By “best” is understood that title which most cleverly describes the situation shown in the picture. The contest is now open, and open to everybody. It will close at noon on December 5, 1921. All titles should be addressed to Lrre’s Picture Title Con- test, 598 Madison Avenue, New York, N. Y. Envelopes should contain nothing but the competing titles, typewritten or plainly written, with the name and address of the sender on each sheet. Use one side of paper only. - $500.00 $300.00 $200.00 Titles will be judged by three members of Lrre’s Editorial Staff, and their decision will be final. Titles may be original or may be a quotation from some well-known author. Contestants may send in more than one title. In case of ties the full amount of the prize will be given to each tying contestant. The final award will be announced as early as possible after the close of the contest. Of this due notice will be given. Checks will be sent simultaneously with the an- nouncement of the award. The members of the stati of Lire are of course barred out of this contest. Gwendolyn: And is he really going to marry all that money? John: Absolutely. Gwendolyn: Has the engagement been formally announced? John: No.. Just informally—among his creditors. Oct 25> oe comicbooks.com