Life — July 24, 1919 — page 3: what you’re looking at

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The Wary World ING of his riches, Stephan S. itphen decided to scatter them to ur winds of the poor. ‘o, standing upon a street corner, he proffered all comers a sure-thing in- restment by offering a dollar, right then and there, for every penny in- yested in his well-known, ample palm But the onlookers seemed not to heed, and when they did, looked him over anxiously for signs of amnesia, aphasia, insomnia, or anything else handy. And so time sped on until Stephan S, Sutphen had squandered three and six-eighths minutes upon this unproductive and incredulity-instilling pastime. Footsore, travel-stained and disgusted with his unrewarded efforts, Stephan S.S. trudged painfully homeward. His butler admitted him, and upon him (the butler) Stephan S. S. made a last effort to experiment. And the good batler tried to put him to bed, but the kind servant nearly reclined there him- self when the rich and great man had finished. kulkily S. S. S. stole within his spacious library and watched the crackling fire. “Well, well,” he mused as the flames lighted and shadowed his fat face, “the fools wouldn't take it.” And the poor old rich man drew from his triple-stitched pockets the five one-dollar bills he had offered all, and tearfully tossed them to the hungry flames. Why They Went to Church RS. CLOGG went to find out where the missionary meeting would be held. Willie Jones went because his mother made him. His sister went because she had her hair up for the first time. Sadie Williams went to flirt with the Scott boy The Scott boy went to flirt with Sadie Williams, James B. Jenkins went because he had done so for fourteen years. The sexton went because he had to Pump the organ Wherever you go WITH many a man vacation time is shave-shirking time. But the man who takes Williams’ with him gets a com- fortable, velvety shave every day just as easily as at home. No matter what the conditions— hard water, cold water, sunburn, chapped skin— the rich, creamy Williams’ lather smooths them away. The chief reason why Williams’ became a favorite in every climate, in every section of the country, and has remained a favorite for more than seventy-five years, is that it is scientifically made to meet all shaving conditions. Wherever you go, take Williams’ with you. The cream in the big tube is just one of the four handy ways to get “‘the lather that won't dry on the face ** Wet your brush and squeeze a small bit between the bristles, or apply the cream directly to your face if you prefer. Use plenty of water. The J. B, WILLIAMS COMPANY Dept. A, Glastonbury, Conn. Alter the shave of the bath, you will « comforting touch of Williams’ Talc Powder, Send 4c. for a trial size of the perfume you pre- ter—Violet, Carnation, English 1 Shaving Cream THE J.B WILLIAMS CO.GLASTONBURY. CONN SOMETIMES WE SEE A PERSON WHO DOESN'T USE A Anne Fitch went because mos VULCANwuRUBBER CEMENTED Gee Sewell went becaus Very full of smooth best quality bristles or badger ta sing: and thoug hair, They make shaving a pleasure. Treated with U.S. Governme wrecess of preventing infection. Anthrax Rodney Lewis went because wearing his first derby hat Old man Staples went to get away rod for Illustrated Se ature JOHN L. WHITING-J. J. ADAMS CO., Boston, U. S.A. come rh Riselactenes tr Ger lon Yoarraid claret oe Waste minister went because he was paid Large: to do so, and, besides, he liked to talk, comicbooks.com