Life — September 1, 1904 — page 31: what you’re looking at

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Mark Twain’s Bulldog. § an English tourist was passing Mark A Twain’s home near Florence last winter ene of the humorist’s dogs rushed out of the gate and barked savagely at the stranger. Mr. (lemens called the animal back and was about to apologize for the canine guardian’s stren- wsity when the Britisher growled: “If 1 gould kick that brute, don’t you know, per- haps he'd stop barking at passers by.” “Well. maybe he would,” drawled Mr. Clem- os. “He never attempts to bark when he has} ys mouth full of meat."—Springfield Repub- hon, EPTEMBER—the loveliest month in the year for a yacation. The trouble is that yw few of us can get away at this time. If you se one of the lucky ones, take a word of ad- sce: Go up to Lake St. John, Canada’s great itland sea—one of the most beautiful spots in theworld. Drop a line to H. G. Beemer, Man- ager, “The Roberval,” Roberval, P. Q., and jam particulars. Creature comforts in the} nidst of primeval wilderness. You'll be glad} me one told you of this wondrous spot when you see it N eminent naturalist who holds—and fills, as well—a chair in a university, an- toanced to the members of his class one morn- | ing that he had something of unusual interest to show them. “I have here, gentlemen,” he said, “some| hairs from the skin of a young crested seal, ind we will proceed to study their peculiar- ities.” Unfolding the small piece of paper that con- tained them, he spread the hairs out on a sheet of white cardboard and turned to get his microscope, which was on a desk behind him. While his back was turned a roguish student quickly swept the hairs off the desk into his tand, and substituted others very closely re-| sembling them. “Young gentlemen,” said the professor, severely, a moment later, as he glanced at the sweet of cardboard, “there has been some woderground work here, These are mole hairs.” They never attempted to fool the professor ‘min—}outh'’s Companion. JeasNv's mother was the biggest talker in the square, and Johnny knew it. The other &y the little fellow went over to the home of Es best friend next door, to play, in spite of bs mother’s warning not to leave the steps of me. His father brought him home. hn,” he said, “didn’t you hear your mother tl you to stay at home this evening?” Johnny squirmed and dug his toes in the Sod, then admitted: Yes; but she says so much! How was I » know "Pittsburg Gazette. : Capacity : the che Ghoneseeer four cylinder Pope: “Toledo a i Touring. Car, price» 3,500, can be had™from the above : picture... This car isthe most popular in America today because i it has greater horsepower for weight, greater speed, more style, and absolutely noiseless engines. From tire to tonneau Pope-Quality is in evidence. Our 1904 catalogue gives the details of con- struction which ‘has put the Pope- Toledo at the head of the Proce on * 4 ee ¥ ef t POPE. MOTOR CAR co 1s08i}Centeal Ave.. Toledo, O, || Members of the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufecturers. Make tho best cocktail. A Gelightta frowuntic for all, wine, spit ani A tablespoonfalin an ounce Of sherry. or sweetened water a/ter meals,afords relief and aids digestion. BITTERS _ important to see mati WE CLAIM 1S BEST— THAT OLD ¢ ROW RYE ‘“secause H. B. . KIRK It is sold straight. It brings the distiller far more price than any other made in the United States. It is hand made, sour mash, and has the best reputation. Our Scotch Whiskies are true Glenlivets ; are sold straight. & Co., N. Y. The Souvenir is old. The Bonnie Brier Bush is very old. comicbooks.com