Life — July 25, 1912 — page 34: what you’re looking at

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Blame It on the Engineer (Reprinted from Life, July 27, 1911) A lurch that flings the rushing trai A roaring shock that rips and rends, The groan of death, the shrick of pain And—Holy, Holy Dividends! “The Engincer? Poor chap, he’s killed. That makes the explanation clear. A trusted servant, tried and skilled, other We'll blame it on the Engincer. (Fresh “Too bad; he served us fairly well. itable Of course, we gave him ample pay And worked him, through this torrid spell, Not more than sixteen hours a day. “His train was late, it seems a He disobeyed commands, w: And tore ahead at reckless spec¢ desire Let's blame it on the E rther Some day, some day, the Treth may struc- feap SSS SMMC ri FO In lines of flame across the Blue, Of cyes weighed down for want of sleep, Of Greed that works one man for two. Weed 42ti-skid Chains in bad road weather are “as necessary as lamps at night” Of coward shifts, of simple zeal; And when the witnesses appear, Perhaps the Court of Last App. Won't blame it on the Engineer. A. G. Careful, experienced drivers seldom have accidents simply because they realize and appreciate the many dangerous conditions with which they are con- fronted, and with foresight provide themselves with well known safety devices for their own protection and for the protection of their passengers. Never neglect to equip your car with the greatest of all safety devices— WEED antskp CHAINS “With the Creeping Grip” Would you drive your car without brake linings? Certainly you wouldn't. Well! driving on wet, greasy pavements and on muddy, slippery roads without Weed Chains is like trying tostop your car with the linings of your brakes removed. It is impossible to obtain adequate brake control without Weed Chains. Don’t foolishly pride yourself on taking chances in order to prove your bravery, or to demonstrate your ability as adriver. Take precaution now. Consider your own safety— consider the safety of other road users. Weed Chains are an absolute necessity on both rear tires and to doubly guard yourself against accidents, and to make steering comfortable and easy, put them on the front tires too. Cannot injure tires because “they creep." Occupy very little space when not in use, Applied in a moment with- out the use of a jack. Equip your car today with Weed Chains and insist for your own protection that others do the same. , oy 3 Recommended and sold by all reputable dealers. ine Weed Chain Tire Grip Co., 28 Moore St., New York SSS 5555555555555 5555555555550 ESS The aging of a cocktail is as necessary to perfect flavor as the aging of wine or whisky. The delicious flavor and aroma of Club Cocktails | is due not alone to the precise blending of the choicest liquors obtainable, but to the fact that they are softened to mellowness by aging before bottling. Manhattan, Martini and other standard blends, bottled, ready to serve through cracked ice. Refuse Substitutes. AT ALL DEALERS. G. F. HEUBLEIN & BRO., Sele Props, Hartford New York : : me ryebrdal Diplomacy Politics Secondary Geni Horace’ Porter’. was ‘giving “an “ Father,” said the small boy, “ what is iustration of every-day diplomacy after a dema, having compared it with world diplo “A demagogue, my son, is a man who acy. “We will say, for instance,” he can entertain an audience so thoroughly observed,.““ that our every-day wiseacre that people don’t care what his personal is introduced to a man from Iowa. He opinions happen to be.” talks corn with him, He meets a man —Spokane Chronicle. from Boston and talks beans. Should he = happen to be thrown in the combined Sue: Didn't you say you'd go through ATENTS “Ho tereknep| company of a man from Iowa and of a fire and water for me ; Send sketch for free search of Pate man from Boston he would discuss suc- He: Yes, but I'm blowed if I'm going Obtain a Patent and What to lavent wicbli cotash."—Argonaut, through bankruptcy for you!” and prizes offered for inventions sent free. Patents —Yonkers Si 1 VIGTOR J. EVANS & CO., Washington, D.C. Vonbers:Siolession: ue?" 1493 comicbooks.com