Life, 1922-02-16 · page 2 of 34
Life — February 16, 1922 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising for Life magazine's upcoming issue**, not a political cartoon. The main content promotes next week's feature called "The Great Liars' Number," which will humorously teach readers "how to become an accomplished liar without undue haste." The page uses decorative border illustrations of people reading newspapers in various poses. Below, there's a "Spring Drive" subscription solicitation offering Life for new subscribers at $5/year (or $5.80 Canadian, $6.60 foreign). The satire is mild and self-referential—Life positioning itself as entertainment that playfully instructs on deception. The decorative figures suggest readers eagerly consuming content. This appears to be typical magazine promotion from the era, using humor to encourage subscriptions rather than commenting on current events.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
Published Weekly by Life at 598 Madiso Annual Vol. 79. Lit ‘Compan: ulishing Eatered as Second Class Matter June $. 1883, at the Post Office at y, under the act of March’ 3d, 18 reniéred as Second Clasy Matter at the Post Oflee Department, Copyright in England and the British Possessions. resident President b'Urassy, a Manager few York, S.A. The Great Liars’ Number of Life NEXT WEEK Maybe you have been brought up to tell the truth, and have had your whole career saddened thereby. number of LIFE will be a great help. Lying in all its alluring forms is touched upon in this Number. By reading it carefully, it is possible to become an accomplished liar without undue haste. In that case the next SA, XY \ . yas . Our Spring Drive for new subscribers is now on. This is the season of the year when you need a tonic. Instead of taking tablets why not take Lure. for the next few weeks? See coupon which has been placed on this page by the shameless business office. Special Offer \ \ Enclosed find One ar (Canadian 0,- Foreign $1.40). VoLire fer ten Open only to new subscribers; no subscriptions renewed = \. attl rate. \ mw LIFE, 598 Madison Avenue, New York \ \ comicbooks.com