Life — April 5, 1906 — page 55: what you’re looking at

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The Original Grafter. \nd Croesus lifted up his voice and cried ‘Solon ! And King Cyrus ordered that the fire be ex- ed and the captive released."—Herodorus.] IERE’S a basis for a thesis in the history of Crow: rorsus, Greece's captain of finance; sins an exegesis on the clippings of the fleeces lambs, when Wall Street's breezes are not tem- pered, and the geese’s ed feathers pay the piper for the dance. ve days of old Rameses, this here story had paresis "— ays Kipling, and what he says goes with me. Lor new, it pleases me at times to save the pieces tories of the glories and the grandeurs that | were Greece's, 1 they prophesy a modern case, you see. The -apture of old Creesus was a stunt of the polic That for up to dateness seizes me with joy. sted like a cheese is, out there on the rsonesus, hollered for his lawyer —“ Solon !" Ay, that's where the squeeze is— — trial ceases — ** vindication "thi: release is grafters count on nowadays, my boy ! —Clevetand Leader. A New Kind of Insurance. the Amalgamated Book Insurance Co. not end its usefulness there. T shall Guarantee Policy to protect the policy inst dull, poor, and trashy books morning a credit sheet will be sent to all crs of this policy, and on it will be listed | books issued the day previous, includ- | magazines, Opposite each book will + rating “BB.” “Biz,” and | and each policy holder will have 1 key to the ratings. ratings will be prepared by the mos! us corps of critics available. As the umated Book Insurance Co. will receive ertising from put rs, the ratings will | Land tre f you read in the daily papers that “Green - new novel from the pen of Silas O. beyond all question the best book year, if not, indeed, of the past ten cen- you can turn to the eretlit sheet cn Fire, a novel, by Silas O. Gummy, s You look at the key, and X" means “Dull, trashy, weak- imental, not worth reading.” and you imbia. ved $1.50 and valuable time. 1 deal He their magazines the quotations will designate r the matter contained runs to “Ex- adies’ Fashions, suff, Good “—Atlantic Monthly. . “N MW.” said the fond father to his little daughter, “I must go to town and cam soni. inoney to buy bread and butter for little Anni \nd to buy yachts for dada,” responded ill, who seemed to have grasped the nity of the situation—Sporting Times. \NY a man who knows his place has his eve on a better one.—Chicago Daily Skin A velvety skin-lexture is a prod- uct of nature that has never been counterfeited in the “enamel,” powder or made-up artificial complexions. True, nature sometimes needs assistance where modern living has robbed the skin of nature’s beauty—but that assistance must still be given in nature's own way. Therein lies the superiority of Pompeian Massage Cream over all cosmetics and similar preparations. Pompeian Mas- sage Cream revives the natural loveliness of the skin, not by coating it, but by promoting the proper life and activity of the tissues. It clears the pores of all dead skin and other obstructions, enabling them to throw off impurities. It increases the circulation of the blood so that the skin is better nourished and the ruddy glow of health returns. It feeds the skin, making it firm, clear and velvety. ‘A massage with Pompeian Massage Cream gives exercise, cleanliness and nourish. ment tothe skin. It is the most wholesome and beneficial toilet preparation ever devi It contains no grease and does not induce growth of hai: Tell your husband or brother about Pompeian Massage Cream— 1 ais rrase delightful after shaving. Can be used at home, and best barbers “aye Un 'aanton give massage with it. Send Us Your Name, and We Will Send You a Sample Free We prefer you to buy of your dealer whenever possible. Do not accept a substitute for Pompeian under any circumstances. If your dealer does not keep it, send us his name, ard we will send a 0c. or $1.00 jar ¢/ the cream, postpaid, un receipt of price. POMPEIAN MFG. CO. 25 Prospect St., Cleveland, Ohio Wazh with Pompeian Massage Soap before applying the Cream, All druggists, Box of 3 cakes, so cents. cts. per NOW 25 Package of IO “The Exquisite Egyptian“ ‘NESTOR’ (Nestor Gianaclis, Cairo and Boston.) CIGARETTES Also in tins of 50 and 100, Sold by alt Clubs, Hotels end Prominent Dealers throughout the world; if unprocurable, write us. NESTOR CIANACLIS CO., BOSTON, MASS. comicbooks.com