Life — May 27, 1915 — page 38: what you’re looking at

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FORGET YOUR TROUBLES You certainly will if you play STRAT THE GREAT WAR GAME A game of wits, not chance. Jo: the Strat army and enjoy life. PRICE $1.00 POSTPAID Send name and address of your ‘enemy’? for circular Strat Game Co., Inc., 454 Fourth Ave., N. Y. City Salesmanship LADY COW was once walking down a village street when she suddenly became very thirsty, and, looking about, espied a soda water fountain in the distance. Entering, she said: “Will you give me something with which to quench my thirst?” “Certainly, madam,” said the clerk, politely. “ What would you like? We have mineral waters and all the creams—ice cream soda and_ plain cream sodas.” “What would you recommend said the lady cow. “Well, if you are looking for | novelty—something you've never had | yp” hefore,” said the clerk, “why not try an ice cream soda?” This Size , TRIAL | i. . BOTTLE ie GP Sent Free eS Many a pin prick has led to blood poisoning. Many a nail scratch has brought on lock-jaw. Any break in the skin lets infection in—unless you cleanse it first with Dioxogen. Every household needs this powerful, pure, non- poisonous germicide, Avoid the weak perox- ides preserved with acetanilid so frequently offered. Ask for Dioxogen by name—at any drug store, THE OAKLAND CHEMICAL CO. 10 Astor Place New York Ccres AGAR “MADE AT KEY WEST.— The Greatest American Novel Ever Written The Life Work of David Graham Phillips Oavid Graham Phidigs, whese great America oevel, “The Story of Sesaa Lenex,”* will appear serially ia Hearst's Wagarine, begmcieg in Jone. IX years were spent by Mr. Phillips in the preparation and completion of this wonderful story. Now, nearly five years after hisdeath by assassination, this, his best and favorite work, is given to the public. It is a novel which will take first place in American literature. Susan Lenox was the offspring of an unfortunate love affair. At the time of her birth it required all the energy and cunning ‘The outstanding name among American covelists of the last filteen years is that of David Graham Phillips, The best of his many novels is “The Story of Susan Lenox,” on which he spent six years, rewriting it uotil he sald he could 00 longer criticize It himself. Mr, Phillips Is best known as the author of “Old Wives for New," “The Hungry Heart,” “The Plum Tree,” “White Magic,” aod “Light Fiogered Geotry,” and “The Grain of Dust.” attendance to bring life into her body, and from that day on hers was an un- equal but winning fight for physical existence and social recognition. Susan Lenox reaches supreme hap- piness through supreme misery. No joy is hers until a sonow thrice as great is experienced— but she wins. Mr. Phillips did not believe the world a bad place to live in, but he was profound in his be- lief that it could be madea more perfect habitation for the masses—for you and me—than it was at the time “The Story of Susan Lenox” was written. The fads prove him right. It is a human story brilliantly told. You cant afford to miss it any more than you ca afford to miss Shakespeare of the young physician in DAIS Great Story o Dickens Begins in the June Hearst’s Magazine 119 WEST 40th STREET NEW YORK CITY Get This Story Test out aod mail shir cous with ase (stamps if yoo pre) ‘and Bave this remarkable novel in a three months? thal sabsné onto Hearst's Magazine, 119 West goth Street, New Yerk Ci. Name = Street City, “Lite” News of the Day As It Ought to Be HAIRMAN WALSH of the Industrial Trade Commission made a public statement in which he admitted that he didn't know what he was talking about It is understood that Secretary Bryan has persuaded ex-President Huerta to lead the Prohibition movement in this country. Congress has decided not to mect next autumn, as business has been picking up so ever since it adjourned. In addition to the fourteen-inch guns which will soon be erected to defead New York from outsiders, it is rumored that the government is considering an claborate system whereby New York may be defended from those who dwell inside of it. Par- ticulars will be awaited with interest.