Life — June 24, 1915 — page 34: what you’re looking at

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shen ett Got Just What He Wanted “Will you let me off this afternoon, sir?” asked a clerk in a dry-goods store; “my wife wants me to beat some carpets.” “Couldn't boss. The clerk turned joyfully to his work, saying: “Thank you, sir, Thank you a thousand times."—Ladies’ Home Journal, possibly do it,” said the Only a “ Ring-Off.” “Auntie, did you posal?” “Once, dear. A gentleman asked me to marry him over the telephone, but he had the wrong number.” —Louisville Courier-Journal, ever get a pro- “Wuisky, my friend, has killed more men than bullets.” “That may be, but, bejabers, I'd rather be full of whisky than bullets.” —London Opinion, Av, Nylly POISONED DARTS Hope in Sight A young man who last June received his diploma has been looking around successively for a’ position, for employ- ment, and for a job. Entering an office, he asked to see the manager, and while waiting he said to the office bo: “Do you suppose there is a ing here for a college graduate?” “Well, dere will be,” was the reply, “if de boss don’t raise me salary to t'ree dollars a week by termorrer night.” —Christian Register. open- “No, I didn't come up to business yesterday,” said the stout man in the corner of the carriage. “ The last of my daughters was getting married, so I had t ve her away.” “"* Really? Who was the happy man?” inquired a polite fellow-passenger. “T was,” said the parent, emphati- cally.—Tit-Bits, “ Senator, you promised me a job.” “But there are no jobs.” “I need a job, Senator.” “Well, I'l ask for a commission to investigate as to why there are no jobs and you can get a job on that.” —Lonisville Courier-Journal. simultancously in the United States, Great Britain, $5.00 a year in advance, Additional postage to ion, $1.04 a ycati to Canada, 52 cents. Single cur- rent copies, Back numbers, alter three’ months from date of publication, cents. Issties prior to 1910 out of print, The tert and illustrations in Lire are copyrighted. For, Reprint Rights in Great Britain apply to Lire, 114 Southamptow Row, London, W. C. Lier. is published 1 Canada and British foreign The slightly higher price of Hardman Tires is more than justified by the su- perior service they give. They are a ‘‘quality”’ rather than a ‘‘quantity”’ tire—built for the mo- torist who appreciates real economy. Guaranteed for 5000 miles. Order Hardman’s the next time you need tires. New York Office, 1904 Broadway Philadelphia, Balti- rancisco, Providence, Buffalo, Houston and Agencies in Boston, more, St. Louis, San Newark, Paterson, bther cities. Live is for sale hy all newsdealers in Great Britain and may be obtained from hook i: ld. The foreign trade supplied from Lirr’s sellers in all the principal cities in the w London Office, Rolls House, Breams Bu No contribution will be returned um envelope. licited contributions. Prompt notification should be sent by subscribers of any change of address. gs, London, E. C. That Night Again— Have you ever looked down on a shadow-swept garden where the moonlight lies in patches among the shrubbery and the haunting scent of lilacs rises fresh and fragrant on the dew-cooled air? If you have, the scent of Lilas de Rigaud Taleum Powder will bring back to you the exquisite charm of the flower-touched night-wind and once more will linger around you the soothing breath of the misty, dim-lit garden, Contained in attractive glass jars with patent sifter top —50c. To be had at all better shops and toilet goods departments. Complimentary sample mailed on request. Address Dept. A. RIGAUD NEW YORK accompanied by stamped and addressed Lire does mot hold itself responsible for the loss or non-return of unso: 3 eEERES comichooks «com