Life, 1923-01-25 · page 33 of 36
Life — January 25, 1923 — page 33: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a subscription advertisement for *Life* magazine, a satirical publication. The page features: **Top image**: A dramatic nighttime scene—likely theatrical or cinematic—showing what appears to be an exotic or Oriental-themed set with decorative elements and atmospheric lighting. **Lower cartoons**: Two humorous drawings depicting travel scenarios. The first shows sailors or travelers boarding a ship ("Travel broadens one—"), while the second depicts the same figures in a predicament, captioned "But what's the use?"—suggesting that despite travel's supposed broadening effects, people still end up in similar foolish situations. **Advertisement copy**: Emphasizes *Life's* appeal as a source of satire, political commentary, humor, and cultural criticism. The tagline "Life Belongs to the Living" positions the magazine as essential reading for those wanting to stay current and entertained. The pricing ($5 annually, with special introductory offer of $1 for ten weeks) dates this to the early 20th century. The overall message: subscribe to *Life* for wit and sophisticated commentary on current affairs.
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‘ “Life Belongs to the Living.’ If you wish to be alive Subscribe to and take possession, and en- joy your share of what it offers. Its fun and satire, its really re- liable political comment, book reviews, dramatic criticism, and information on topics current, as well as the happiest laugh, the latest joke, will all be yours. Let Lire’s Laugh on Every Page brighten existence for you. Try it for a year, or else try our Special Offer Enclosed find One Dollar (Canadian $1.20, Foreign $1.40). Send Lire for the next ten weeks to Open only to new subscribers; no subscriptions renewed at this rate. LIFE, 598 Madison Avenue, New York One year $5 Canadian $5.80 Foreign $6.60 (99) comicbooks.com