Life — December 3, 1908 — page 46: what you’re looking at

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THE K HABIT According to a Tennessee man there was once a judge in the eastern section of that State, a man well versed in law but entirely self-educated, who had to contend with the principles of orthog- raphy all his life. In early life he had lived in Knoxville, and for a long time he insisted upon spelling the name Noxville. Finally his friends educated him up to the point of adding K; so thoroughly, in fact, was the lesson learned that when, a few years after- ward, he moved to hville, nothing could pre- vent him from spelling it Knashville. Then, some time later, the judge moved again, this time to Murfreesboro. On the day that he began to write his first letter from this place he scratched his head in perplexity and finally ex- claimed : “T give it up! the name of this place with aK"? phia Ledger. How on earth can they spell '—Philadel- A FEMININE VIEW Mrs. Sayrun: I wonder why the judge de- ferred the sentence until to-morrow? Mrs. Wityte: Oh, I suppose he wanted to the case over with his wife—Brooklyn Life LIFE’'S WEATHER FCRECAST on" WILL BE COOLER UNHABITUAL HABIT Mrs. Recan: Shure, a dhrop, now an’ thin, js a comfort; but, Mrs. Hinnessy, ar’n’t ye afraid ye'll get th’ habit? Mrs, H. essey: Niverabit! Me ould man’s been dhrinkin’ ut stiddy these for-rty years past an’ he’s niver got th’ habit.—Puck. EXEMPT Jouxxy: Going to school? Tommy: Naw, I don’t have to; the candidate said he never scen a more intelligent aucience and I was one of ’em.—New York Sun. STRUCK SENSELESS “When she hit him with the golf ball, did it knock him senseless? '” “I guess so. I understand they are scon to marry.""—Town and Country. POLITICAL Stetta: Did you accept Jack? Betta: Yes, but I endorsed Tom at the same time.—Harper’s Bazar. “Sioux Fats!" bawled the brakeman. “All out!’’ But the brakeman was wrong. ‘There was an old bachelor on the train who was voing through.—Chicago Tribune. Moruer (indignantly): You naughty boy! Stop pulling that poor cat's tail. Littie Inxocext: I’m not pulling it. I'm énly holding on. The cat is doing the ps herself. St. Louis Republic. States, Great Britai s, 10 cents, No contri Live is for sa companied by stamped an: y all Newsdealers in Great Britain, ‘The Intern vomission obtata Prompt notification England, Agewrs. 3. 37 Ave, de Opera, Pa ‘ew Coventry Street, L ‘Square, W. London ; 9, lan, Mayence. Germai are copyrighted, and are not to be reproduced without special should be sent by subscribers of any chance of address. Luncheon Restaurant and Bonbon Store FIFTH AVENUE AND THIRTY-FIFTH STREET, NEW YORK, S, W. COR. OF resorts for ladies, none more delightful can be found in the world. The daintiest of luncheons daintily served amid elaborate surroundings which are in perfect taste. A special afternoon tea, between 3 and 6 o'clock, is a new and popular feature, much appreciated by those shopping, who find in this establishment a charming lounge and resting place. CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY GIFTS Selection, to suit every purpose, may be made from the unequal- led exhibit of the famous Maillard’s Chocolates and Bonbons in the latest French Bonbonnieres, manufactured expressly for this house—Novel Bouquet Surprises; Satin Embroidered Opera Bags; Sévres and Crystal Baskets; Objects in Bisque; Hand-painted Fancy Boxes in great variety, etc., etc. Chrysanthemum Bonbonniere MAILLARD’S BREAKFAST COCOA Wholesome, digestible, nutritious, ai very strengthening. Shoppers may check their parcels with us for the day. Satin Opera Bag Bonbonniere MAILLARD’S VANILLA CHOCOLATE Nothing but the true Vanilla bean is used for the flavoring.