Life — September 22, 1898 — page 20: what you’re looking at

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= September 22, 15% IF WE HAD ONLY RETAINED ELIZABETHAN IDIOMS. Ist Reduced Comedian: GOOD DEN, BROTHER SWIPES, GOOD DEN. 1 AM AN ARRANT KNAVE IP IT BE LESS THAN A SEVEN-NIGHT SINCE I HAVE MOISTENED MY PARCHED THROAT WITH A TASTE OP BEER; COME, LET SOR- ROW WAG, AND LET ME COOL MY TEETH AGAINST THY CANNIKIN. Reduced Tragedian : MARRY AN’ BESHREW MY HAND, BUT THY WIT 18 FORCIBLE, AND YOU DESERVE WELL FROM ME, NEIGHBOR LACY. TO HAVE A DRINKING BOUT WITH THEE WOULD WELL BECOME ME. “Whitman’s ? 6| Ev jece a delicacy, done up in § hy teinpuing style. Ask for them. \ ‘WHITMAN'S i INSTANTANEOUS CHOCOLATE f fect in flavor and quality, P Ite ous and healthful, Made in Headache 97 3) Tho Ideal French Tonic FOR BODY AND BRAIN Since 1969, Endorsed by Medical Paculty lasting _ efficacious maaniant win The Edition de Luxe of Whi has a reputation, and is, in fact, the finest goods in the market, It has the call over all others. We refer to that well known _ thoroughbred, the Old Crow Rye Buy only of reliable [4 houses, thus avoiding } |B imitations. All really fine goods are countef feited. H.B. KIRK & CO. Established 1953. immediate agreeable placed it at the apex of all. SOLD ONIVERAALLY, "AMPLE CAKE 18 CENTS. MULHENS @ KR pet 69 Fulton St., also B'way & 27th St. N.Y, Agents for the Great Western Champagnes.