Life — December 2, 1909 — page 69: what you’re looking at

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LIFE: It Keeps Your Engine Warm and Dry and always ready to start on the first turn, IN ZERO WEATHER just the same us in summer, Endorsed by motorists everywhere The Gilliam Engine Hood Cover z=) <rsiseor oi freer sone be Can also be used as a lap-robe, a ground robe, or a shoulder cape. anything, ten to one he would not hear Makes motoring even more delightful in winter than in summer. P you. Besides, you will have dischanged ___ Itcovers your entire engine like a glove, is made of all Wool Heavy your conscience, and laid the child at Felt, covered with Waterproof Drill, Pantasote, or Leather. the Hani door as Wiey aa A Positive Protection—An Ornament—Made to fit any car, Ie BEe COOEs BS tee: eye We are dawdling our time away very Write for full description and prices—Booklet : Z (Continued on page 830) pottaptoe THE GILLIAM MFG. CO. Sparks From Old Anvils (Continued from pa take him in at any time. You may mention your suspicions or not, as you like, or as you think it may wound or not Mr. H.’s feelings. Hood, I know, will wink at a few follies in Dash, in consideration of his former sense. Be- careful. Has he bit any of the chil- dren yet? If he has, have them shot nd keep him for curiosity, to see if it was the hydrophobia. They say all of wr army in India had it one time, it that was in Hyder Ally’s time. Do you get paunch for him? Take care the sheep was sane. You might pull out his teeth—if he would let you— and then you need not mind if he were as mad as a Bedlamite. It would be rather fun to see his odd ways; it might amuse Mrs. P. and the children. They'd have more sense than he. He'd be like a fool kept in a family, to keep the household in good humor with their own understanding. You might teach him the mad dance, set to the mad Royalty Could Desire No Finer Gift howl; Madge Owlet would be nothing to him! My, how he capers! 5 What I scratch out is a German quota- tion from Lessing on the bite of rabid animals; but I remember you don't read German, But Mrs. P. may, so I wish I had let it stand. The meaning in English is: “ Avoid to approach an nimal suspected of madness as you oid a fire or a precipice,” which I ink is a sensible observation. The Germans are certainly profounder than we. If the slightest suspicion arises in your breast that all is not right with him, muzzle him and lead him in a string (common pocket thread will do —he don't care for twist) to Mr. Hood's, his quandom master, and he'll ‘This is truly the car for Christmas —the gift beyond compare. All the appointments are in such exquisite taste, the lines so graceful, the upholstering and finish so luxurious and the power control so per- fect that this car captivates every woman at sight. The seats are wide, soft and deep —you fairly revel in their comfort and roominess, ‘The upholstering of rich, imported broadcloth or leather matches the body in any desired color. Every body requires ninety days in the making. We put isto its building the experience gained in 57 years of high-class carriage making for particular people. Only one thousand Rauch & Lang Electrics can be built in a year. But each one is a master- piece, superb in style, finish, power and charm. The Car a Woman Can Drive With Safety All the power is controlled by one single lever, A Rauch & Lang Car cannot be started accidentally—the controlling lever must first be in ‘a neutral position, a) Yet all the power can be shut off instantly in any position. The small, lat key which locks the power con- nection can be slipped in the pocket-book when leaving the car. The highest type of Exide batteries are used, giving powerto run a Rauch & Lang car as far as you'll fs want to go in a day. Get It For Christmas Our dealers in most of the principal cities will be glad to dem- onstrate this exclusive car. Delivery will be made to suit your convenience, on Christmas day if desired. Cut out the memo below and mail it to us veelay ‘or the catalog with prices. The Rauch & Lang Carriage Co. 2208 West 25th Street Cleveland, Ohio Please send your catalog and name of your local agent. Nene Address - City comicbooks.com