Life — December 7, 1916 — page 68: what you’re looking at

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By Special Delivery The burglar had just begun his term and was assigned to work in the broom factory. Near him was an oldish man who studied him intently and seemed to be awaiting an opportunity to say some- thing. It came while the overseer was at the ice w. ‘er tank. “How long are you in for?" he whis- pered. “Twelve years,” replied the newcomer. The veteran looked around nervously and thrust a letter in the burglar’s hand. “Tm in for life,” he said. “ Mail this when you get out. —Johnson's Smoke Rings. Miss Beauty Citorus (returning to her native village, and anxious to im- press her fiancé): 1 say, portah, isn’t it possible to get a taxi or something for all our luggage in this one-eyed old plac Porter: Ye'll no need ane, Maggie. Yer faither's juist comin’ doon the brae wi’ his wheelbarrow. —London Opinion. An Expert Opinion A man who keft a road-house in Rhode Island was called upon to testify in a suit as to the number of cubic yards that were handled in some filling work near his place. He showed very little knowledge of the matter, and his idea of a cubic yard was so indefinite that it seemed doubtful whether he knew what the term meant. In order to make its meaning clear, the judge said: isten, witness! Assume this ink- stand to be three feet across the top this way and three feet that way and three feet in height, what should you call it?” “Well, your Honor,” said the witness, without hesitation, “I should say it was some inkstand."—Public Health Journal. A Harmonious Household A golf enthusiast was describing to his friend the varied joys the game afforded him. Finally he wound up by saying: “Do you know, I'd rather play golf than eat!” “But whatever does your wife say to that?" inquired the friend. “Oh, well, you know,” was the an- swer,“she's rather relieved, because she'd much rather play bridge than cook!" —Tit-Bits, taneously in the United States, Great Britain, Canada and British Possessions. Title registered in U. S. Patent Office. $5.00 a year vance. Additional postage to foreign countries in the Postal Union, $1.04 a year; “anada, 52 cents. Single current copies, 10 cents, Back numbers, after three months from date of publication, 2 Issues prior to 1910 out of print The text and illustrations in Lire are copyrighted. For Reprint Rights in Great Britain opply to Lire, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, Fetter Lane, London, E. C., England. € is for sale Sin all the principal cities in the world. all newsdealers in Great Britain and may be obtained from book foreign trade supplied fr Lire’s London Office, Rolls House, Breams Building: ndon, No contribution will be returned licited contributions. Notice of change of address should reach this office ten days prior to the date of issue to be affected. ureta Gey. YELLOWSTONE Re: ro DSK), , NORTHERN pacinic ay. m THe « Sy\\l pictuatsque Cascane MOUNTAINS / , eae ‘SEQ OASIN RATIONA’ TRAVEL Northern Pacific Railway The scenic transcontinental highway through the picturesque Northwest. Beautiful lakes, rivers, valleys, crossing three ranges of majestic mountains, including the American Rockies and Cascades. The Northern Pacific is the only line to Gardiner Gateway, original and Northern entrance to Yellowstone National Park Perfect train service. Dining car service unsurpassed in all the world. Send for free descriptive literature and let us assist you in planning a trip “Over the Scenic Highway” A. M. CLELAND, General Passenger Agent, 571 Northern Pacific Ry., ST. PAUL, MINN. ss accompanied by stamped and addressed envelope. Lire does not hold itself responsible for the loss or non-return of unso- “SEE AMERICA” 7 | ¢ comicbooks.com