Life — September 1, 1887 — page 13: what you’re looking at

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i fc ORS AT Willi THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME. HERE shall we go this summer, dear “Well, let's see,” replied her husband, malaria in Florida.” * Yes, and the alligators got your pointer dog.” ‘And the preceding summer we got the rheumatism in the mountains?” ** We did, and the bears got my little skye terrier.” “And the summer defore we went to the seashore and got bled by mosquitoes and the landlord 2” asked Mrs. FI ast winter we got th * And the summer before that we went into the country, and the children were laid up all the summer with ivy poison.” **T remember.” Well, if I felt as strong as I used to, I'd like first-rate to take a vacation this summer, but I'm feeling kind of weak and listless, and I'm afraid I couldn't stand it. Let's stay at home and rest this year."—Lewiston Journal. CALLER (to old Mrs. Bently): The new minister is making him- self quite popular, is he not, Mrs. Bently ? Otp Mrs. BextLy: Well, Lain't much sot by him, For the last three Sundays he's prayed for rain, an’ there ain't a drop fell yit.— Puck, CELEBRAT ano ROU 178 & 180 Fifth Ave., bet. 22d & 23d Sts., ear Cortland St., eK, 9t4 Chestaut St., Phila. We are d irra eat astete thedons When Pi isthe \ried all ed all che re So sh best. . And we lauith with light when she bathers t oer us. mame LADIES’ The Ladies’ Favorite.” Pure. Purify and 181 Broadway, m ‘mollient. A luxury for shampouing. Cures SI saw vol Bheace’ THE PACKER FC 100 Fulton St., New York Palmer House, Chicago. THE WINE OF a yRepecRace ; fay HAS q Straight Ii ‘wM.s. 20 SELECTED PENS | SENT FOR TRIAL, POST PAID, TWENTY-FIVE CTS. RICH, EXTRA DRY, OR BRUT. = Du Vivier %Co.| 49 Broao St, Ncw York. Fine Wines. BRANDIES KC. 96 West vern Sra a Bema, Straight Cut Cigarettes. 125 ', [have come to request the honor of your daughter's hand in marriage. Pompano: Impo: ! Never will I give my consent. Poxsonny (anxiou 8 your decision final—irrevocable ? Pompano (firmdy) : PONSONRY (much seni) Thanks, awfully. Nellie has been pestering me to ask you. and I did it just to oblige her. —Philadelphia Call, Rem eatRer the example of George Washington, my boy,” said ueried the hopeful. the careful father. + Who was George Washington, papa?" "Why he was the man who couldn't tell allie, of course.” + What was the matter with him—couldn’t he talk ?” There was much anxiety in the paternal mind as to the youngster's future. —New York Mercury. COULD PO SOMETHING FOR HER, * Toxour, cannot tell how much I love you, Miss Clara,” he said. “+1 would do anything in the world for you.” “Would you 2" she asked, wearily, nd the evening with Lily Brown.” Try me. “Well go and spe hat for?" he asked, astonished. + Vhate her."—Sun, “Lily Brown ! BOTH GOT CALLS, TRaGEDIAN: I played Hamlet in Paterson last week and got a call at the end of every act. ManaceRr : I took a company out there week before last and got one call before the first act, but that was enough. It was for the rent.—Judge. KRAKAUER LADIES’ TAILOR, Habit Maker and Hatter, al Bellevue : Ave., Newport AnD % 19 East 24st St., N.Y. ED HATS ND HATS, BALL 8 SATIN People of refined taste who Riding Habits cut on new desire exceptionally fine cig- safety principles. Braided farettes should use only our Gowns, Coats, Jackets and Cut, put up in satin Ulsters in original designs. ickets and boxes of tos, 208, Riding Hats from the lead- yy and 100s, seh Prise Medals, ing London Manufacturers. KIMBALL & CO S PEN CERLAN Ivison, Blakeman & Co. 783 & 755 Broadway, NEW YORK ‘STEEL PENS. Are the Best. CROSBY’S VITALIZED PHOSPHITES. Strengthens the intellect, restores lost functions, builds up worn-out nerves, promotes good digestion, cures all weaknesses and nervousness. art, New Yorn. For Saus av Davoasis, on Mam, $1.00. comicbooks.com