Life — November 7, 1912 — page 55: what you’re looking at

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Prompt Justice The following is related of a good jestice of the peace in Massachusetts in Colonial times. On a cold night in winter a traveler called at his house for lodging. The ready hospitality of the justice was about being displayed, when the stranger un- luckily uttered a word which his host considered profane. Whereupon he informed his guest that be was a magistrate, pointed out the nature of the offense, and explained the necessity of its being expiated by sitting an hour in the stocks. Remonstrance was unavailing, for cus- tom at that time allowed the magistrate to convict and punish at once, and in this case the magistrate acted as ac- cuser, witness, jury, judge and sheriff, all in one. Cold as it was, the worthy justice, aided by his son, conducted the traveler to the place of punishment, an open spot near the mceeting-house where the stocks were placed. Here the wayfarer was confined in the usual manner, the benevo- lent executor of the law remaining with him to beguile the time of its tedium by edifying conversation. At the expiration of the hour, he was reconducted to the house, and hospitably entertained until the next morning, when the traveler departed.—Green Bag. Sue: Didn't you say you'd go through fire and water for me? He: Yes; but I'm blowed if I'm go- ing through bankruptcy for you! —London Opinion, The first choice of the earth’s wise people! WV SLE OVERS are the preferred of all shoes by the men and women of eighty-four countries who think most about good shoes. In foreign capitals, Walk-Overs set the style for shoes. They set the pace for quality. They are the shoes incomparable !—leaders by right of merit. More than seventeen thousand pairs of Walk-Overs are bought every day—demanded by name. Here is proof of worth. Walk-Overs give a fit for every foot—so many patterns, shapes and sizes that a may be pleased. $4.50 and $5.00, standard prices. Other grades down to $3.50 and up to $7.00; every grade is good. Exclusive Walk-Over stores or agencies are { established throughout the United States and in the principal cities of the world. Call at your local Walk- Over dealer's and be fitted in the Walk- Over way. GEO. E. KEITH COMPANY Chocolates Yours for the Postage Chocolates with mouth-melting fruit and nut and cream centers—10 new kinds that you have never enjoyed before. Packed in a charming fancy box tied with golden ribbon—a box worthy of its contents, Sent without charge to every one who will pay the postage—send five a-cent stamps in your letter, and if convenient tell us your dealer's name. BEST are the product of a Orm which caters to candy epicures.. Once they try Reymers’ their choice i made. re are no better chocolates. Packed Io handsome boxes—sultable for gifts. A descriptive booklet comes with each sample box. Dealers: Write for particulars, REYMER & BROTHERS 1430 Forbes 81. Pittsburgh, Pa. Manufacturers of Walk-Overs for Men and Women Campello (Brockton) New Stage of Inebriety Mr. Borden has been telling an ance- dote concerning two “brither Scots” who used to foregather in a “dry” dis- trict, each bringing with him a portable spring of comfort in the shape of a bot- tle of whiskey. One of them was asked one day by a “third party” whether the other, Jock Anderson, did not get a little drunk somctimes. “ Drunk!" was the reply, “man, the last time I was wi’ him Jock got that drunk I couldna’ see him.” —Argonaut. Sur: Sometimes you appear really manly and sometimes you are effeminate, How do you account for it? He: I suppose it is hereditary. Half of my ancestors were men and the other half women !—Tit-Bits. comicbooks.com