Life Magazine– October 19, 1916 (Vol. 68, No. 1773)–“The Boy Who Became a Lawyer

Life Magazine – October 19, 1916 (Vol. 68, No. 1773) – “The Boy Who Became a Lawyer” Cover – Mother’s Number Original Life magazine dated October 19, 1916 (Vol. 68, No. 1773), published by the Life Publishing Company, New York. This issue, labeled the “Mother’s Number,” features the heartwarming cover illustration titled “The Boy Who Became a Lawyer.” The artwork depicts a mischievous young boy caught climbing on a chair by his mother, rendered in warm tones typical of early 20th-century domestic scenes. The back cover advertises Columbia Double-Disc Records, featuring opera stars Olive Fremstad and Mary Garden—excellent examples of early color advertising and music industry history. Details • Date: October 19, 1916 • Volume / Issue: Vol. 68, No. 1773 • Publisher: Life Publishing Company, New York • Cover Art Title: The Boy Who Became a Lawyer • Theme: Mother’s Number • Pages: Approx. 30–40 pages (typical for this era) • Dimensions: About 10¾” × 8” • Original Price: 10 cents • Back Cover Advertisement: Columbia Double-Disc Records featuring Olive Fremstad and Mary Garden Condition • Fair to Good condition for age (over 100 years old). • Light edge wear, some browning, and a few surface marks typical for the period. • Small spine wear and corner rounding present. • Interior pages appear intact and legible with no major tears or missing sections noted.