Judge — November 3, 1923 — page 11: what you’re looking at

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“How many speeds has she, old boy?” “Two—when there’s a traffic cop and when there isn’t.” Are You Going to the Big ame? by Robert Cyril O’Brien DREPARING for the long trip—trans- ferring the stuff from the big bottle to the more convenient — pc flasks— donning the white sweater and the extra- heavy overcoat—turning over the rather stubborn motor—the long drive and occasional stops—moving along smoothly with the. throng—congested highways— one-way traffic—the frantic search for a suitable parking place—finding it two miles from the stadium—locking the car the suspicious-looking stranger with the stubble on his chin—the long walk—the souvenir and pennant hawkers—the wrong entrance—the uninformed special patrolman—(“He may have been a foreign army officer at that!”)—the right entrance—uninterested ushers—the oc- cupied seats—arguments—saved from a knockout by the intervention of the courageous cop—forcibly removing the squatters—fi utisfaction. The picturesque and enthusiastic crowd —college youths with their tricky hats and swecties—old grads swapping stories —older grads swathed in blankets ruddy cheeks and noses—folks intensely interested—folks wondering what it’s all about—venders with hot dogs and ladies with the other variety nestled in their arms—athletic cheer leaders—organized applause—excited officials—calm players, some of whom will be collected before the game is over—noise. He—And you're absolutely sure you love me? She—Heavens! 9 The game—everyone excited, the most excited person being one who has just discovered that his wallet is missing—he finds it on the floor a few minutes later and his confidence in the human race is once more restored, as is his interest in the game—rabid rooters—scrimmages— punts—long and short runs—line bucking forward passes—fumbles—lithe warriors —the injured gladiator—murmurs — of sympathy rippling through the crowd doctors in white uniforms rushing across the field—time out—at it once again cold blasts—shivering —spectators—the nip — warmer —a_ tense moment the touchdown and game—bedlam! Exeunt slowly—the long walk —lvoking for the car—anxious moments —rapid heart-beats—recollections of sus- picious-looking persons, particularly one with a stubble on his chin—the thrill of finding the car safe and sound—the traflie jam—on the highway at. last—dusk pretty sunset—the cool drive—wayside the lights of the Big Town in the halt distance—home! doubt Some Fords carry just one blinding headlight so they may possibly be taken for a locomotive. Perl “Who supplied the costumes for this show?” Ww Do you think I’d be sitting here letting you bore me like this if I didn’t? comicbooks.com