Life — November 16, 1916 — page 41: what you’re looking at

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On Reading an Old Friend First Trooper (at crowded tank) : That's a good one on you, Bill! That's my face you've been wash- in'.—From Live, August 17, 1916. What time I was a tiny chap I sat upon my father’s lap (Some twenty-seven years ago) And saw my first variety show, Came Ezra Kendall on the scene, The drollest man I'd ever seen, He pulled that chestnut from the fire, And—laugh? I thought that I'd expire! My father said: “ Cease cackling, please, At that too venerable wheeze, I heard that at an early age— When Willie Edouin trod the stage.” Since those days in the Middle West T've often heard that aged jest, And—which is why I wrote the rhyme— I like it better very time. —The Conning Tower, N.Y. Tribune, August 16. Dvrinc a particularly nasty duststorm at one of the camps a recruit ventured to seck shelter in the sacred precincts of the cook's domain, After a time he broke an awkward silence by saying to the cook: “If you put the lid on that camp kettle you would not get so much of the dust in your soup.” The irate cook glared at the intruder, and then broke out: “See here, me lad, your business is to serve your country.” “Yes,” interrupted the recruit, “ but not to eat it."”—Argonaut. For Hospitals Hos?rrats use nothing but bottled-in-bond whiskey, and the brands chosen are judged by cir purity and strength as well. Old Overholt Rye _ , “Same fer 100 year” is the choice of most hos- vals, Mire attests to the nerits of this pure, excep- 7 tional rye, ‘Agedin the wood t and bottled ‘in bond, the favorite of a century. A. OVERHOLT & Pitubonke Pee visited King Solomon, this Magnificent Monarch was as much influenced by the subtle fragrance which enveloped her as by her superb physical beauty. Thousands of years later 10auo Master Perfumer of Paris developed the art of personal expression in perfume vshich the Great African Queen sought to attain through her wise men and the efforts of her hunters for rare oils, gums, civet, musk and amber, Queen of Sheba’s resources, however, never produced an artistically hare monious fragrance, such as Mary Garden Perfume erary which is identified with the spirit and personality of the great soprano herself and is equally effective in express- ing the personality and natural charm of Everywoman. Mary Garden Perfume, Toilet Water, Sachet, Talcum and Face Powders, Rouge (Vanity Case), Massage, Cold and Greaseless Creams, Soap and Breath Tablets. RIGAUD Paris—New York the only odor true to the fresh Lilac flows Tangible Evidence = HEN the housewife lays down six cents for a five-cent loaf of wheat bread she has tangible evidence that there is a war in Europe,” says the Chi- cago Tribune. She also has tangible evidence that, although we have heard much about pre- paredness in this country, we have not succeeded in protecting ourselves against tue food sharks who are taking advan- tage of the war in Europe to mulct the American consumer. Grorce W. Beasuey, city superinten- dent of schools of Peoria, Ill, asked and received a reduction of his salary. He was appointed this spring and allowed $4,000 a year. To save him the pay- ment of income tax, the board made his salary $3,999.99—School Board Journal. Juvce: You can take your choice, ten dollars or ten days. Prisoner: (still in a foggy condition) : T'll (hic) take the money, y’r Honor. —Boston Transcript. comicbooks.com’