Judge — November 30, 1918 — page 28: what you’re looking at

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HOTEL BING Philadelphia IN THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING Fun From Our Good Uniegs in Oto henpy aad Navy Publications Boys Our Own Little French Lessons The French language may be compared to an Egyptian pyramid turned upside down. The apex of this pyramid of language rests on the word Combien (pronounced comebe-Ann) Once you have mastered this word you have gained the fundamentals of French Rising from the word Combien are three dis tinct groups of These may be classified under the headings of Mademoiselle, Manger and Souvenir The subject of Mademoiselle icate and besides there is the Censor interests everyone. xcech, is very di The second class, Manger listen to what the waitress says! [t will throw you off your track. Grab a seat quietly anc begin in a firm and steady tone—“‘Omelet du pain du beurre et fromage.” Then stop. For ignating how many eggs, use your fingers If you have an,appetite, use the Semaphore zat very quietly and don’t look into the lady’s eyes. Such an act has been known to bring on a flow of language that may ruin a If she says she has no lait for your cofice Cows work on an uncertair code. man don’t blame her schedule here When you are finished, go up to the lady, as Why? Harmonica players are usually the most artistic watermelon eaters.—Trench and Camp. To a Poster Little gobs of imagination Little cans of paint Make a pretty picture Of a Marine’s lif =< One of them : One of The advantages | Of Being | A veteran In the service Is That You Have long since | Ceased To wonder why The Blouse Coat Doesn't match The Breeches. it ain't obe and Anchor. Trench and Camp Babies Sleep fter Cuticura| 25, Ointmen . 3 27g Taleo 3. au Bong: Sample each tree of Wuat’s tHe Use?—Navy Life This word, translated in our language, means “didgeat.”” The first word to learn in the Manger class is Oeufs (pronounced Hoofs without the H) After Ocufs, or Omelet, comes du pain, du beurre ct fromage. The last three constitute t is known as the French Tricolor. Now you are ready to enter any French Buvette without fear of serious consequences. Opening the door with a jaunty air (whatever that le and say, “Bon Jour.”’ Don’t “| want Yo Ger Leave For SATURPDSY ANDO SUNDAY - You Se, MY BROTHER 1S SICK AN MN GRANDMOTHER'S Sc Ker an TS wieUEs Bi@THDAY AW WE'RE GoIN' To HWE A Fan REUNION” ~~ Witt His Buvrr Great Lakes Recruit. sume a tragic look, think you are Sapho, and ask Combien? (Make the look as tra possible. It may be the difference between five and eight francs.) After she has told you how much, look surprised, even though you don’t bother about counting your change, it’s quite hopeless, throw her a fleeting smile and two sous, and say Bon—something—Jour, Soir, Nuit, it's your choice Repeat this process regularly for seven or cight weeks until you can do it without turning an eyelash. We warn you, how- ever, against trying to say anything to the lady beyond what you have learned. She'll answer you, but what the? She looks silly, you look ridiculous, both turn around, you begin to walk to the door, six sous looks like a fortune compared to your feelings in money You part by mutual agreement. . . . We can’t make the warning too strong.—The “9” Times, from Arizona, or own a more truth than coior in it. Should you desire a copy, send us twenty-five cents cash or stamps, and we will mail to you a reproduction, in full colors, mounted on & heavy mat, 11x14, ready for framing. Jodge Art Print Department 223 Filth Avenue New York City comicbooks.com