Life — December 23, 1909 — page 23: what you’re looking at

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“Well begun is half done.” You add considerably to the value of your tooth cleaning by using CALVERT’S Carbolic Tooth Powder, The popular English dentfrice—which gives such a thorough antiseptic cleansing to the entire furface of the teeth that are used, and a. bright polish, too, for those that show. tetesbstpoc ercagck Rens eed Mester Pita, Wectaten econ Couegchepe : ‘Broadway, ‘Mane! ‘Dorchester. Sew You. ‘Mowrenat “That man made an immense fortune out of a simple little invention.” “Indeed; what did he invent?" “Invent; nothing you dub; he was the promoter.""—Cleveland Leader, “BEAN sour, stR?"’ , IN MY EARLY DAYS, FAIR Would a gentleman of highest social standing who frequents the best restau- rants and clabs,—such as Delmonico's and Sherry's, and who has a fairly large acquaintance with the patrons, care to earn a liberal revenue, without in any way becoming identified with the pro- posed business or obligated as to his time? If so, kindly address as below, making appointment to meet an officer of the company interested, at any time or place, indicating how recognition shall be accomplished. Address “GENTLEMAN,” Care LIFE Office, New York City. Don’t Say “Please” to Your Razor OU wanta razor that you don't have to coax—a razor that you don’t have to fuss with or worry over or “‘put incondition”’ to use. You want a razor that ‘‘is on the job” the minute you pick it up. You don’t have to say please to your comb and brush—your wash basin and your towel—you simply use them. Shaving, to be sure, is a finer oper- ation—but you should be able to shave without thinking much about it. You can if you buy a Gillette. The average Gillette user can shave in three minutes and read the headlines New York, Times Bldg. Chicago, Stock Exchange Bld London tn the morning paper- and by the av- erage user we do not meana man here and there but all sorts of men, withall sorts of beards, in all parts of the world three million of them. The time to buy a Gillette is now. It pays for itself in three months. It costs $5.00—and it l lifetime. No stropping—no honing. The Gillette, illustrated herewith, is so compact that it can be carried in the pocket or slippe ide of a travel- ing bag. It comes in gold, silver or gun metal--with handle and blade box to match. The blades are fine. Prices, $5.00 to $7.50. For sale every+ where. Canadian Offce, GILLETTE SALES CO. ,,<essdianoffeg, ‘Office, 17 Holborn Viaduct 528 Kimball Building, Boston Montreal Factories: Boston, Montreal, London, Berlin, Paris After the Mass Play “ How's yer boy doin’ at college, Cy “Fust rate. He hopes to be out o° hospital sometime afore Christmas."” This Winter Go to Porto Rico The voyage from New York is about four and a half days by our luxuriously equipped steamers. | The bracing climate, tropical at a time when it is bitter cold here, makes it an ideal Winter resort. A special cruise of three weeks can be taken from New Fork. to and around the Jaland. | The steamer ta your hotel for the entire trip. The principal ports are visited. cost is but $140, covering all expenses, id Write for illustrated booklet. The New York & Porto Rico Steamship Co. 12 Broadway, New York Branch Ticket Office, 990 Broadway comicbooks.com