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This page is primarily **advertising**, typical of early 20th-century magazines. The main content includes humorous anecdotes in the "Stories with Smiles" section: 1. **"Almost Cured"**: A joke about a man with dyspepsia who accidentally ate dog biscuits thinking they were prescribed oat cakes—the humor relies on the absurdity of the mix-up. 2. **"If the Chickens Are There"**: A dialect-heavy story featuring a Black character (Sam Vickers) who steals chickens. When confronted about facing judgment, Sam cleverly suggests he'll deny ownership to God. The humor turns on Sam's quick wit, though the racial dialect and stereotyping reflect problematic period attitudes. 3. **"Troubles of a Prophet"**: A weather forecaster's complaint about being transferred due to constantly wrong predictions—straightforward workplace humor. The advertisements (pianos, whiskey, cigars, diamonds) are typical period marketing. "Wall Street Expression: Floating a loan" is a brief financial joke playing on corporate language.

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‘Old Overholt Rye “Same for 100 years” A straight Pennsylvania Rye with all the goodness of ripe old age. Mellowed in oak and bottled in bond. A. OVERHOLT & CO Pittsburgh, Pa. HOTEL, Pl eAvenue-@ THE DISTINCTIVE, 1G BRAINS 1GARS ] Fo MEN | -MADE AT KEY WEST— |) PIANOS—PLAYER PIANOS! Fachory = Home 00 y $ BY MY PLAN of selling direct from factory to home. Tecan save you from $110 to $200 on my celebrated Evans Artist Model Pianos. Two to Four Years to Pay monthly, quar- enoean Write today. 30 Days Free Trial the hea, tot | ree. Stories -with Smiles Almost Cured—‘‘I had my dyspepsia al- most cured once,’’ said Crabbe. “But you couldn't stand the diet, eh?” asked Flabbe. “Well, it was this way,’? explained Crabbe. ‘Dr. Pilter advised me to eat chopped oat cakes, I ordered a box, and after eating them for a week, I felt fine. When Bridget said the cakes were gone, I had her bring me in the box, so that I could get the name and order more; but I never placed the order.”” “Why not?’ inquired Flabbe. cakes were helping you."” “TL found,’’ said Crabbe, looking sick at the recollection, ‘‘that I had been eat- ing dog biscu Tit-Bits. “The If the Chickens Are There—Sam Vickers, an old South Carolina negro, had helped himself to some of a white neighbor’s chickens. The owner traced the theft to him, however, and brought him to ac- count. “‘Look here, Sam,’’ he said, ‘‘I don’t mind the loss of the chickens so much—I would have given you one if you had asked for it—but it pains me to see an old man like you commit a sin like that. What are you going todoat the judgment day, when we appear before the Lord, and those chickens are presented as evidence before you “Yo" 'low dem chickens gwine to be dar, Marse Henry?"’ the old man asked, while his coal-black orbs rolled restlessly. “They certainly will,’’ came the firm and impressive reply. “Den Ah gwine say, ‘Is dese hyah yo’ chickens, Marse Henry?’ an’ yo'll say, *Yas,’ an’ Ah'll say, ‘All right, sah, yo’ take ’em!’'’—National Monthly. Troubles of a Prophet—In acertain town the local forecaster of the weather was so often wrong that his predictions became a standing joke, to his no small annoyance, for he was very sensitive. At length, in despair of living down his reputation, he asked headquarters to transfer him to an- other station, A brief correspondence ensued. “‘Why,’’ asked headquarters, ‘‘do you wish to be transferred?’’ “*Because,’’ the forecaster promptly re- d, ‘the climate doesn't agree with —Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph. pl Wall Street Expression : Floating a loan. Stou ENOUGH SAID DIAMONDS ON CREDIT Let us send you any Diamond you may select frcm our sataloy v0 30u may compare our values with those offered by ot convinced that cur IMPORTERS PRICES offer you a great sasing. 20% DOWN 10% MONTHLY We furnish a guarantee certificate with every Diamond and allow the full purchase price on sli exchanges. We will end express prepaid any Diamond or other article, for ex- ticn and approval, you to be the sole judge as to whether you keep it or return it ‘at our expense. Write today for our FREE catalog de luxe No. 22, and see how easy it i+ for you to own and weara beautiful Diamord. L.w.s' & CO., jac 2 and 4 Maiden Lane New York Offers YOU Success varn £5,009 to $18,00 Fe i Comaren EK Eee OME: CFE 3 ExSalle Extension University, Dept. F266 Chicas, B ROMEIKE’ Press Cutting Bureau will send you all n per elippiags which may appear about you, 2o friends, or any subject on which you may want to be“ to date.” E: periodical et moeraee 106-110 Sevens States and 35.00 for 100 notices. Avenue, New York. Henry Romeine, AMONDS tne or 8 tw The haroda Co. Dept 101860 Letawd Aten Chea, = SALESMEN FOR SMALL TOWNS, mihole time or side line. |Special sales plan allowing x eta ine Ly NEW. for pocket outfit today. Chicago, Hl. Cons sied | comicbooks.com ried }