Life — June 11, 1908 — page 18: what you’re looking at

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elke JB, 2 NO PLACE FOR KING COLE Old King Cole Was a merry old soul, Who called for his pipe and glass; But in days like these When he took his ease Such things he might have to pass For the soothing weed Isso scarce, indeed ‘That they say—and it's not a joke— ‘That cabbage and hay And such things may Be all we can get to smoke! Prohibition, too, Takes a grip brand-new “That saddens each toper's heart; For even a king Tt would be the thing To climb on the water cart. Forbid may be E’en the fiddlers three They tell us he so enjoys, Since they've started a storm Of new reform To suppress all useless noise. —Washington Star, Asmevitir, N. C.: The four-season resort of the South, | ‘Te Manor, the English-like Inn of Asheville. THEY PRAYED RUNNING Harry and Ethel were crossing a field on their return from Sab- bath-school, when they encountered a bull. At the animal’s ap- proach they fled in terror, Faster and faster they ran, yet nearer and nearer came the bull ay,” panted Harry .”" Ethel pleaded. "We'll kneel down right here.” | c'll pray running. You ought to do it; you're a girl.” © Lord—I can't," sobbed Ethel." You ¢ ‘The proximity of the bull demanded immediate action, and Harry rose to the occasion. Loudly and fervently he prayed: “O Lord, for what we are about to receive make us truly thankful!""—Success Learn to write from one who does it. Facility in expression is a necessary social, literary and business equipment. My original creative method reaches your needs. Makes thought easy, defi- nite, Advice and outline free. aby areber Stedio, Low Angeles. ALWAYS AN ARMY | Farure: Well? | Tommy: Why isn't there ever a navy of the unemployed ?— Evening Sun EXTREME FRIENDLINESS Senator Crane came smiling from the White House. “You must have bit it off pretty weil with the President," re- marked a friend, “Hit it of! I should say so," answered the Senator. “Why, he was so good-natured that he unconsciously called me Mr. Stork."—Philadelphia Ledger Wes you have something to say toa mule, don't say it behind his back.— Lip pincott's A Japanese saying runs: “Woman is an unmanageable latter her, she is elated; thrash her, she weepeth; kill spirit haunts you."” We would suggest that the best remedy is to love her.—The News “Your husband says he works like a dog,” said one woman. | “Yes, it’s very similar," answered the other. ‘He comes in with muddy feet, makes himself comfortable by the fire and waits to be fed.""—Washington Star. Prospective Scrror L love your daughter. Her Faturr: Well, don't come to me with your troubles. — San Francisco Star. 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