Life — January 27, 1916 — page 38: what you’re looking at

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7 Youare not particularly interested in the kind of gloves your great- grandfather wore. You are interested in getting your money’s worth in glovewear now. But if John Fownes had not satisfied your great-grand- father and other particular persons,—we might not be able to make you such good gloves today. John Fownes, founder, set the standard which we have followed—and improved,— since 1777 ae RAISING THE DEVIL Atwood Grapefruit As to Flavor, in a Class by Itself. —— Young England B* AVE mouths that make so fine a roar With warrior speech and pen, Hot gospellers of patriotism Strictly—for other men; Telling us all that you would do, Were you but boys again. Oft as I read your burning words, I wonder you've the nerve, Your own skin safe, so loud to hid The other fellow serve; You're not so much beyond the age I've happened to observe. Not fifty yet! So says “ Who's Who "— Who knows! Your turn may come, And then I wonder how you'll like The music of the drum, And other instruments they play— Say shrapnel or dum-dum. Don’t be too hard upon the lads That hesitate to go; If you'd a girl to leave behind, You might not hurry so, Or an old mother that you loved Beyond all things below. Bon't be afraid! The English lads, English lasses too, Are every bit as brave a breed d ever grew, s their granddads were To sce old England through I almost think they're better stuff, Though you may not agree, Than the generation just before That boasted you and me; They are more quict about it all Than youngsters used to be. Scarce more than kids, they take it all In such a stoic way It's years since hoys and girls have had Such grown-up parts to play— I doubt if you or T had shown Up half as well as they. Richard Le Gullienne. Always in this wrapper GRAPE FRUIT COMPANY, Price about the same as the common variety. Your dealer will supply it. Cushion both up- wardand backward DETROIT STEEL PRODUCTS CO. Detroit Michigan HE boy's room at school is often an expression of the good taste and refinement that the school inculcates, Pleasant environment, too, makes for good scholarship. The announcemes f the best schools can be found in Scribner's Magazine every month. If detailed information is desired, address 'Scribners Magazine Schooland College | Service Department Scribner Building, Fifth Avenue Room 711 - - Netw Yor Historical Item of the Future The Gasoline Riots in New York N the morning of the third day a large mob of auto owners col- lected in Madison Square Garden and threatened to burn the city. The price of gasoline had gone to a dollar a gal- Jon the night before. The Mayor was powerless. Bands of desperate men, starving for gasoline, were marching over the surrounding country. Walk- ing was taught in many schools— others learned it hy themselves. * * * Mosle him great, sword “7 ston ( failur One rare the sam convenie Its situa atmosph experien; order. L with a § minutes The roon attractiv comicbooks.com