Judge — September 19, 1925 — page 27: what you’re looking at

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“I Knew Him When—” Fr THE fifty-seven varieties of bores that infest the earth, Cuthbertson is indubitably the worst. Whenever a celebrated person is mentioned, he chimes in with his obnoxious phrase, “I knew him when—” and then proceeds to relate some preposterous tale about the celebrity. For instance, the other evening at the Merry Monks, of which club we both happen to be members (though why I voted for him is one of those mysteries so baffling as to defy solution), he employed his contempt- ible phrase three times within an hour. When some one uttered the name of Jason K. Fife, the railroad king, Cuthbertson told an absurd yarn about how he had once saved his life. Fife, if Cuthbertson is to be believed, was starving in Madison Square. He begged for a dime and — . now fer a hell o’ a putt.” —Passing Show Cuthbertson gave it to him—in the nick of time. Then some one else mentioned the screen star, Launcelot Malone. Cuthbertson claimed he knew him when his name was Mike and he drove a laundry wagon. Current plays were then dis- cussed. Hearing the name of a prominent playwright Cuthbertson declared that he knew him when he considered himself lucky to ride in the Subway instead of an Isotta Fraschini. He said more. He said that if it were not for him, the play- wright would never have achieved recognition. He even ‘hinted that it was he who furnished the plot of the playwright’s current success. The man is really impossible. And he struts about as though he had royal blood in his veins. Why, I knew him when— Willard King Bradley 25 Cc. G. CONN, LTD. 946 Conn Bldg. Elkhart, Ind. — | Science pro s the danger | of bleeding gums protectsthelife of a nation, gum defense the life of a tooth, On the gum line danger lies. If it shrinks through Pyorrhea decay strikes into the heart of the tooth, Beware of gum ten- derness that warns of Pyorrhea. Four out of five people over fortyhaveP yorrhea— manyunderfortyalso. Loosening teeth indi- cate Pyorrhea. Bleed- ing gums. too. Re- member — these in- flamed, bleedinggums act as so many door- ways for disease germs to enter the system—infecting the joints or tonsils—or causing other ail- ments. Forhan's positively preventsPyorrhea, if used in time and used consistently. As SPECIALIST it hardens the gums PUISEASES OF THE MOUTH |) frmers"" OFeO™* Brush your teeth with Forhan’s. It cleans the teeth scientifically—keeps them white and clean. If gum shrinkage has already set in, startusing Forhan’s and consult a den- tistimmediately for special treatment. 35c and 60c tubes All Druggists PREPARED FOR TH PRESCRIPTION OF THE DENTAL PROFESSION Formula of B.J.Forban,D.D.8, FORHAN CO, ] 2006th Ave.,N.¥. Eorhan’s, Ltd. ‘Montreal Ernest Pechin egeviewe How to Win Success in Music Begin with the right instrument. This is the advice of the world’s foremostartists. Conn instruments, used and endorsed by the most successful players, are easier to play, most beautiful in tone, perfect in scale; reliable in action—possess many exclusive features, yet cost no more than others. 1and nine other famous artists ” helps you choose the instrument for your tal- ent. Send now for your copy and details of Free Trial, Easy Pay- INSTRUMENTS ake ments on any Conn instrument, comicbooks.com