Life — May 8, 1919 — page 40: what you’re looking at

Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.

OMEBODY once said that when buying things “the eye is chairman of the finance committee.” True, perhaps, in most everything—except luggage. You never can tell the worth of a piece of luggage by looking at it. Even an expert is often deceived by “doctored” leather. Amid the mass of nameless luggage offered the public, one name stands out as a certain guarantee of soundvalue. That name is BELBER. A Belber Cowhide Bag or Suitcase is genuine cowhide—not “buffing” (a sheet of leather cut so thin that it can’t stand wear) or “sciver” (a soft sheepskin that quickly shrivels and rots). Belber Luggage is the result of 28 years’ experience in the building of | good luggage. Each piece is honestly buile for wear; and has the individuality that only the finest craftsmen in the trade can produce. You never pay more for Belber Traveling Goods. But you always get more in the essentials for which luggage is bought—sty/e, long wear and dasting good looks. Belber Luggage is today the leading nationally. known, quality-guaranteed luggage. at is why it is prominently displayed by nearly every high-grade luggage dealer. Find this dealer in your town. If you do not know his name—write and we will gladly tell you. No. 142, Shown aboveis an extra deep suitcase of Ene brown cowhide, lined with genuine lines, Cowhide straps. heavy corners. A very reliable piece of luggage. Zteinch size, ; Price $25 No. 260, A leather-lined brown cowhide bag that will look weil and give good service for many years. Price $25 THE BELBER TRUNK & BAG CO. The largest manufacturer of Wardrobe Tranks, Trunks, Bags and Suitcases in the world PHILADELPHIA, PA. Sales Offices: New York Philadelphia Pittsvergh Chicago Minneapolis ‘San Francisco Factorie. New York Philadelphia, We . Chicago. Oshkosh, Wis, Heart’s Desire RANDFATHER calls me “a fortunate lad,” Not like the barefooted boy of his Dozens of playthings, a prosperous dad— All he could boast was his den in the h k | Marbles, a knife and his little dog Tray. take Gee! but I'd swap, if the truth could be known! What do I care for this toy-store display? Why don't they give me a dog of my own? out Tom, with his “foxy.” could never be sad; nd gen’ Larry's bull-pup is so frisky and gay ; ody od Bob owns an Airedale, the best to be had; Fy Ted has a pedigreed collie—but, s A little I'd be content with a little old stray, orning | Good for a scrimmage, a hike or a bone, - Keen to be p Why don’t they ¢ of my own? Father calls pets an extravagant fad, Gives me a quarter and says, “Run and Mother says puppies have fits and go mad Chew up the ¢ ever obey; Auntic says butlers and maids wouldn't stay; Sister cries * Dox in a horrified tone Life is a sham, and the future is g Why don’t th nea of Dove of Peace Pie AKE one winter-killed dove. Pluck and sing Place on table and stuff with fourteen points Immerse in cold water (Wilson temperature), to lively boil, adding a dash of pep. a pinch of k of thyme, After the ingredients are th remove to back of stove and let simmer. When done, place in large, open receptacle or cove cover with a thin layer of amendments h with twig of olive, reason to taste and se HE SUITOR: I hope, sir, that you will ex the nature of an investment, even if | may n dividends. Tite Giew's Fatiter: My dear boy. don’t talk I shall be glad if you don’t levy regular assessments Hubby: 1savet, COULDN'T YOU GET ALONG WITh LESS EXPEN* SIVE CL Ss? Wifey: YES, BUT 1 DON'T BELIEVE IN ADVERTISING THE FACT comicbooks.com