Life — October 12, 1911 — page 34: what you’re looking at

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beautiful rests on the foundations of the necessary." —Kmerson. Te inherent beauty of the Abbott-Detroit Closed Cars, resulting from the useful and adaptable character of their design, makes them models of their types. @ Unlike most enclosed vehicles they have an abundance of roominside, @ The cushions are wide and thick—the head room ample—and the back upholstering so thick and well arranged that large hats can be worn with comfort—a feature which commends itself to women. @ The exterior and interior are carefully finished and the bodies are so con- structed as to not only be dust and weather proof but perfectly rigid and noiseless as well. @ Both cars are well suited for shopping, calling, town car use and theater going—particularly in inclement weather, when they are always snug and comfortable inside. Abbott- Detroit "44" Fore-door Limousine, fully equipped with electric head lights, electric side and tail lights,two 180ampere hour lighting batteries. Tungsten lamps—body of lamps black enamel with nickel plated trimmings; 36x 4-Inch tires, front; 37 x 4¥@inch rear, ualversal demountable rims, hom ‘and com- ¢3 Dleteset Of 0018. eee eee eeeeeeere ees OOF Abbott-Detroit “30” Colonial Coupe, fully equipped with electric head lighss, electric side and taillights, two 100 am- pere hour lighting batteries. “Tungsten famps. 34x ¢-1nch tires. auick §7 159 Getachable rims, horn and tools. 943 These cars are, completely described {nour 1912 Art Catalogue. Abbott Motor Company 615 Waterloo Street, Detroit, Mich. ABBOTT -DETROIT 44 Fore-door Limousine Firfelt Auto Boot | Almost Present Terrible as it is to be slain in battle, there is one thing the soldier fears worse, declares a veteran, That is to miss the honor of taking part in a great battle, and to die ingloriously at hi when his country needs him. An art leryman from Michigan brought this 0} during the Civil War. The man had only just gone to the front, and had scen no real fighting. One day while on the march he fell and was run over by the gun-carriage. He was so badly crushed that, sorely against his will, he had to be furloughed and sent ho} While he lay in bed under the doctor's care the battle of Gettysburg was fought. The man feared he would die, and keenly regretted that, since he must go, it could not have been on that glorious field. He called upon the doctor to hear his last request. “Doctor, if I go, promise me this that my stone shall bear these words: ‘Killed at Gettysburg, in the front of battle” “But you weren’ sician, “Tknow. But it wasn't my fault. If you can’t say that, then say, ‘Killed at Gettysburg—durin orary absence at Breokfield, Mich’ —Youth’s Companion. * objected the phy- 630 A Critical Moment Little Ikey, on the sidewalk in front of his home, with one foot extended, was strenuously endeavoring to defend himself from the blows of several little rufians who were “beating him up.” His lusty cries and yells brought his fa- ther’s head to the window. “Come queck, Ikey, into de house, Run away from de bad boys queck.” “T can't, fader, I can’t!” “Queek, I say, into de house.” “T can't, fader, I can't, I say. T got my foot on a niggle!"—Everybody’s, Sue: They say there are germs in kisses. What do you suppose a girl ? Grosvenor’s is most desirable for automo- biling in cold weather, riding or driving. It can be worn over the ordinary shoe with a high or a low heel. It comes in green, purple, drab and Oxford mixed, has mili- tary adjustable braid fasten- ers, wide Firfelt variegated cuff, Firfelt satin lining, with leather heel stay inside, sole leather counter, fine flexible sole. Men’s Firfelt Auto Boot, leather full foxed with chrome tan leather sole, adjustable fasteners. If your dealer cannot supply you send us his name and we will send cither style or color upon receipt of price, $10.00, State size of street shoe and color desired. WRITE DEPT. I FOR CATALOG. Worcester Slipper Co} J. P. GROSVENO! Worcester Mass. toto oo ooo oimiamimipmmmmmmaniininninnii nano toggeidlolmaeerealrelreiat