Judge — June 13, 1914 — page 19: what you’re looking at

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shall al- teed Prayer of the Shorn Lamb PRITHEE gentle stranger—or if, per- haps, thou art my friend— Take what I say in kindliness; I mean not to offend. But if, perchance, thou hast a plan that only doth entail One hundred bucks to yield a million profit without fail; Or if, perhaps, thou hast some other sim- ple little scheme By which to bring me fortune far beyond my wildest dream— Some inside information of a confidential deal That means much easy money in, say, cotton, wheat or steel; Or dost thou merely wish to give me free some standard books; To stake me to a gratis ocean voyage, via = Cook's; OTHER BREWS ll—nay, give me at a dime a share \ = some oil-land stock; Or fine suburban lot for naught, that's worth a city block; Convey to me an interest in some won- drous patent new, For say, perhaps, a measly little Rotor bill or twe Then let me tell thee ere thou dost attempt one word to say, ‘Tis useless! So unfold no tale, but get thee on thy way! I've played the string, nor left one easy means to wealth untried: But where the meanest low-brow might have cashed, there have I died. Igrant thy scheme is mighty good, orig- inal and new; That truly thou dost honor me by thy se- lection, too. And, yet, I also know that if gold nuggets fell like hail, I'd probably be doing time within some county jail! To me all things look good; to every one T hark. Tam the real soft thing—the ever-ready easy mark, So go thy way and tempt me not, but be content to let Me plug along and earn my little wage by honest sweat. e I seek not affluence, nor yet some easy road to fame; I want no sinecure, nor care to court the Fickle Dame. I only ask, dear friend, this little boon: to work my own We extend the hand of warm fellowship to everyone who raises the pure beer flag. The brewing industry is one of the greatest in the world. The beer drinking nations are among the strongest. No one can afford to take chances with the purity of beer. That’s why the light bottle is condemned. It is insufficient protection from light — which starts decay even in pure beer. See that Crown ts branded “'Schlitz’* Brown Bottle Order a ase Today Salvation, remain a hired man, and—to rie * hind mene he Beer -.. Handmade That Made Milwaukee Famou elieve in the kiss-and-make-up THE WHITTIER INN theory,” announced the agitator of peace. Sea Gate, New York Harbor “And I find things that way,’ replied the boastful boy. ‘*Whenever I kiss, I An Ideal Hotel Home for Summer—Open from May to November European and American Plan notice the make-up."’ Memorable ‘The Inn is situated in a private park maintained Entire cottages (including Hotel Service) may “ ove! et to-night,” by the local cottage community. be leased for the season. i : H, Ghall_ never: forget “toznight,”™ she * Rooms with private bath and porch. ‘A clean, broad beach with ample bathing facil- A ighed, — Rooms are available in nearby cottages to those _ ities. “Tennis, baseball, rowing and sailing. cad she looked at the twinkling stars. who prefer them, service and privileges of the Inn Private boat service to and from New York Nor I,”" said he, as he'took a puff being the came, City. Also frequent train service to Brooklyn. At one of her dad's cigars. Telephone Garage A Delightful Place —Just 45 Minutes by Private Boat from New York Rvery lover of a good cocktall should Insist that Abbott's let Upon ti Bitters be used in making It: Insures your getting the very Rates and Booklet Upon Application at CW. Abbott € Co, Baltimore, Md. (aby) comicbooks.com