Life — December 5, 1912 — page 99: what you’re looking at

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Kissing Under the Mistletoe The mistletoe was held in great rev- erence by the Druids. It was believed to be particularly and divinely healing ; iy in fact it was given this attribute for 7 A s : ss ” centuries. It had special significance as ot 4 Nebraska Limited the cause of the death of Balder, the as. ROE Or (Rock Isiand Lines) runs oa Norse Apollo, who was killed by an ar- 3 row made from its branches. Subse- : am, \ cae | 5 . quently Balder was restored to life, the : BF Hamilton Time mistletoe tree was placed under the : x P care of Friga, and from that time until w\ it touched the earth was never again to i : Schedules are as fast today in fy a Sesion Coe | Pace rey 4 the business world as on railroads. The present custom of kissing under : 2 the mistletoe is the outcome of an old Minutes are precious. The man whose practise of the Druids. Persons of op- : watch is inaccurate is handicapped. Catching Pesite waxes nosed under the: anapented H trains, keeping appointments or getting off corre- vine and gave cach other the kiss of 5 oe fove and peace in full assurance that, spondence is difficult for the man who has to say: though it had caused Balder’s death, it “What, is it shat late; my watch must be slow!’’ had lost all its power of doing harm “ since his restoration. eB The Strong Land and Language j to t “Wonderful soil here,” said the trav- v1 Tt c said the farmer, “and we had x “*The Railroad Timekeeper of America’* to plant a dwarf variety to keep it down to this size.”. Paul Dispatch. re skin. Over one-half of the Railroad Men of America on roads maintaining Official Time Inspection “Drak Str,” wrote a Carditi father to " carry The Hamilton Watch. a school teacher, “ Please do not let my . : son John learn Welsh to-day; his throat This fact should mean something to the is so bad he can hardly speak English.” 3 man who is thinking of buying a better watch. Eig It proves that wherever accuracy is vital, the = Hamilton is the generally accepted standard— the choice of the majority. Write for . An Ideal Xmas Gift asd carry a pesona touch, “They are bound to be appreciate, “ 5 ” pa diathuen Brothers carey are eurantnd excuavely The Timekeeper imported rice paber—skilled labor—sanitary factory and per > i ji fecal supervision Ineurcs absolute perfection. Plain, Guid, We ask those interested in the purchase of a fine watch éidver, Cork and Straw tps, to read our book, ‘“The Timekeeper.’’ It pictures and describes all Hamilton Models. The Hamilton Watch is made in standard sizes for men and women and is sold by leading jewelers every- where at $38.50 to $150.00 for complete watches, timed and adjusted in the cases at the factory. In some models, movements only may be purchased, so that you can own a Hamilton Watch, using your present watch case, at a cost of $12.25 and upward. Ask your ($2.00 PER HUNDRED WITH YOUR NAME OR INITIALS Eoeineet W. Caltagher (ae <JeWeler. If he cannot supply you, write us. Cnitials, Monogram, Crest, Coateof-Arms, etc., re bottom) sad Fireman Pret The Hamilton 12-Size shown on this page is sold complete only— . * Belford, of the “Nebraska ; i : saan quiring engraved die, $1.00 extra for first 100 only) Limited," the fast Rock Island timed and adjusted in the case at the factory. It is a marvelously accu- Special designs prepared for Clubs, Collezes, Prateralties, Lines train between C! rate timekeeper and the thinnest watch of its class made in America, Gener partics and social gatherings. Ladies’ cigarettes (special and Omaba, Both these men 2c) our specialty. have used Hamilton Waiches i 1 ny te P . Order now for Xmas for tong ti Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa During the holidays, on orders for $00 or more, we will make ciel = el Habel encircling each box, “Made ‘especially for Mr. oF Mrs, pabegneroac ns = a it i Print tnitiats plainly. Specify tip desired. Enclose money- order in letter. igarettes packed In attractive boxes of 100 rer . ea Form vu. Food. for quitting so suddenly, she said: for our booklet, ‘A Plea for a Good Cigarette.’ “TM tell you, lady—in dis yere house MATHUES BROS., 619 Madison Ave., N. Y. City A famous Ohio humorist says that a dere’s too much shiftin’ of de dishes One Block Fast of Fifth Avenue and Notel Plaza. newerich family in Cleveland, who v furdestewness of de: vitties!™ FURVEYORS 10 PARTICULAR. PEOPLE beginning to put on a lot of airs, hired —Saturday Evening Post. a colored girl just arrived from the ‘ South to act as their serving maid. Her new mistress insisted that all meals Ir is said that Ardashir, the king of the Persians, never permitted a physician to prescribe for him until he had him stung by a viper. If he was able to heal Q rf himself he gave him his daily food and Opre with the Poot. : > : At the end of a week the girl threw the physician entered his service. To Liteer, Bo Ober, fe per * ; ‘ up her job, Being pressed for a reason = £_H.STEPHENSON. Mfr. 46 Farrar St. Lynn, Ma should be served in courses. Even when there wasn't very much to eat it was brought to the table in courses. ym the Orient. comicbooks.com