Life — November 30, 1916 — page 35: what you’re looking at

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Ee EE It is not much _ Blessed Is Charity trouble to ask T is impossible to estimate the great good that is done by charity. It keeps thousands from ennui and idleness, Without it great numbers of useless people would quickly realize how useless they are, and this would give them pain, thus increasing the aggre- gate of misery which besets the human race. But charity enables these people to spend a few hours every little while rushing A around asking impertinent questions of the poor and giving a kind of assistance which no trouble with style, usually leaves the beneficiary worse off than before. But what of that? It is not con- fit or comfort when | tended that charity is an unmixed good, and if it has to injure someone, why not the you get what you ask poor? They are accustomed to trials and tribulations. for. Try it. Virginia Hot primgs Spend the Winter Months at Virginia Hot Springs,the , one spotin all America where “a cure” can be taken that’s all you need to justas comfortably as in the Spring,Summer or Fall. _know abouta GLOVE. |The inestimable benefits of the healing waters (natur- - 7 _ ally heated 106°) have won international recognition for Virginia Hot Springs as one of the world’s most famous resorts where the climate, scenic beauty and general surroundings are unsurpassed. The completely equipped modern Bath House, con- nected with the Hotel by an enclosed sunlighted. viaduct—the Spout Bath, famous for Gout, Rheumatism, Nervous diseases, Sci- atica, etc.—the exceptional medical attention and the opportunity for absolute rest, materially enhance the value of “the cure.” Riding and driving over delightful mountain trails, Golfing on one of the sportiest courses in America and a variety of other sports give an added zest to outdoor recreation. The well known Homestead standard of equip- ment and service maintained throughout the year. The Homestead Book graphically illustrates and describes the many charms of this ideal winter resort and fully dilates upon the thera- . HE HAS A peutic values of the famous waters. Copies upon request. ‘HE crowd was clamoring for the a Virginia H. Hg errand reading of Cacsar’s will. Marc Hot Springs Antony reached into his pocket and - troduced, instead of that document, the current issue of Lire which he had prudently ordered in advance from his newsdealer. This oratorical trick suc- ceeded, and the crics of the curious increased until he produced the will itself. ~ Seatag Oysters | grown off Cape Charles, Va, miles from the mainland. At better Clubs, Hotels and Mar- kets, ‘Their original deep- sea freshness, purity and fla~ vor certified by a bine tag on every shell. DAINTY XMAS GREETINGS Unusually fine assortment of cards and booklets Selections made under expert supervision CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS ne Lewis Room 316, 120 Broadway, N. Y. comicbooks.com