Judge — September 6, 1924 — page 29: what you’re looking at

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has sunk. While it is undoubtedly true that German theatrical taste has sunk, the present play is no more an indication of the fact than “Abe's Irish Million Dollars,” is a proof of a similar sinking over here. There is, in every country, always some excessively prosperous piece of tripe like this one. One can't always judge a country’s taste by looking into its open- mouthed citizenry. The process of adaptation in the present instance follows the usual routine of converting Charlottenburg into Harlem and sticking in one allusion to Henry Ford and another to Otto Kahn. When a similar piece is bought by the Germans and adapted for German audiences, the process is different. In the latter case the ingenious Ger- mans convert Harlem into Charlotten- burg and stick in one allusion to Ebert and another to whoever is the richest coal operator in Germany at the moment. The success of the play in Berlin is not hard to understand. It is thick with the sentimentality that the Berliners of the side-street theaters love. In New York, it can ni er achieve the same measure of suc The senti- mentality is not thick enough. The comedy is obvious stuff: the strained fabrication of the showshop. And while it is true that all such critical objections are answered in the negat loudly and convincingly, in the instance of Anne Nichols’ great gem, no one should hold against the critic on that. score. That is, not unless one wishes to em- barrass the critic a devil of a lot. Rad Do they call them stump speeches because they seldom reach above the “The ancients didn’t know anything about whisky.” “They didn’ “No.” their Latin f for writing the presc: ptions?” | —Louisville Courier-Journal Odd Funny thing about society—girls start in by coming out. —Boston Transcript Fae We know now what it is to feel “as mean as a dog.” We have been whistled at so much by the traffic officers at the Main street intersections that at times we wish we could bark or had something to wag. —Houston Post Dispatch Profitable By-products An Eastern bathing suit manufacturer has quit the business after accumulating a fortune of $3,000,000. He must have made his money on the material he didn’t use. —Marion Star FHS “What in heck is my mattress stuffed with?” demanded the summer boarder. “It's full of corners.” “Shucks,” rmer. responded the grizzled —Louisville Courier-Journal tas First Stude—Did you ever take chloro- form? Second Stude—No; who teaches it? —Boston Transeript IN THE SWEET “What's the charge against this man?” Trarric Cop—Being run over without a license! BY AND BY | The dread Pyorrhea = with bleeding gums __ atti > UST as the strength of a building is depend- entupon its founda- tions, so are healthy teethdependent up- on healthy gums. Permit the gums to become inflamed or tender and you weak- ‘enthefoundationof the teeth. This condition is called Pyorrhea Loosening of teeth is ‘a direct result. An: sponay.tecedinggums invite, painful. tool base decay. They act. too, as so, many door waysfordiseasegerms to enter the system— infecting the joints or tonsils—or causing other ailments. Pyorrhea four out of five people who are over forty. And many un- der that age. also. Its firstsymptomistender i gure 90 you should a" to your sumet new YORK a || UseForhan's.which positively “prevents SPECIALIST Pyorrhea if used in time and used con- sistently.Italso scientifically cleans the teeth—keeps them white and clean. Brush your teeth with it. If gum-shrinkage has already set in. start using Forhan's and consult a den- tist immediately for special treatment. 35c and 60c tubes All Druggists PREPARED FOR THE | PRESCRIPTION OF THE DENTAL PROFESSION Formolaof B. J. Forhan, D.D.S, FORHAN CO. 206th Ave., N. Ys Forhan’s, Ltd. real fonts Liberal Cash Offer We have un attractive commission and monthly salary offer for men and women willing to work full or part time introducing five popular magazines to new subscribers. We furnish all supplies necessary. If interested give two references and address BRUNSWICK SUBSCRIPTION COMPANY 627 West 43rd St. Dept.96 New York City BROS.& CO. F238 DIAMONDS WATCHES CASFior CREDIT <2 SEND FOR CATALOG ‘Over 2,000 bargains in Diamond-set Jewelry, Watches, ete. Sent pre- a for your FREE Exemine talog explains everyth comicbooks.com