Life — November 20, 1919 — page 4: what you’re looking at

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King Solomon Handeth Down a Decision NEWLY DISCOVERED archives on a famous old decision tell the story this way, although, like Lot’s wife, they must be taken with a grain of salt. One day when King Solomon the Wise was sitting in juvenile court, two women appeared before him and laid claim to the same child. The women attempted to tell their story, but each was hastily silenced by her lawyer. “Your Honor,” began the first at- torney, “my client claims this child is hers by all the laws and the prophets. When she separated from her hus- band last year, the high court of the Hittites awarded her the custody of the child. Now I may have to cite the case of ,” ete. When the first lawyer stopped for (Bree to You! We will detiver tight into your hands ex- press prepaid, your choice of any oor cf the ELECTRIC CLEANERS listed below and let you try the cleaner thoroughly in your own, home before you pay a cent. Apex Ben Cadillac DuntleyS. Eclipse Eureka Frantz Premier Hoover Victor Hot Point Western Imperial Electric $3.50 trac Balance on our monthly Painless Paying Plan No Extra Charge for Easy Payments Buying from us insures you, without any extra charge, a brand new spick and span latest mode! Vacuum Cleaner from Worlds Largest Vacuum Cleaner Dealers. Weare special agents for Western Electric and Imperial Electric Cleaners. Information and advice freely given. This offer may be withdrawn at any time, SEND COUPON AT ONCE VACUUM CLEANER SPECIALTY CO., Inc. eI 131 W. 42nd St.,New York, N.Y. Dept. 17-B ‘Without obligation send me complete price list [5 ‘and information en your free trial and monthly Painless Paying Name Addr es3_—_____. ——— [ ome THE B EV ERAGE The all- year-round sott drink For business men, professional men, men of sports~~ golf , bowling, tennis, shooting, riding.For everybody, every~ where, the year round. Bevo is hale refreshment for wholesome thirst--= an invigorating soft drink. Ideal for the athlete or the man in physical or mental training--~ good to train and gain on. Healthful and appetizing. Serve it cola ANHEUSER-BUSCH breath in an hour or so, the second began to read a brief. “Whereas the party of the first part asserts the party of the second part moved, transferred, transposed, or otherwise substituted the body of the child, deceased, of the party of the second part ——,” etc. Finally the patience of King Solo- mon, which was nowhere near on a par with Job’s, gave out. “Bring me a sword!” he cried. The sword was brought. Here, the old records have it, the royal judge made as though to divide the child between the alleged mothers. “Take yon sword and behead the attorneys!”’ was the order of the court as our new chronicle gives it. Whereat the first woman began counting up on her fingers how many shekels she would save in lawyer fees. But the second woman began to tell the child in baby talk she would never raise her boy to be a lawyer. “The court awards the child to the » second woman,” King Solomon said and smiled. For the monarch was very fond of children—in fact, had several little ones of his own. Boston Philadelphia | Los Angeles Montreal Toronto ST.LOUIS | The Good Things of Life should be enjoyed— appreciated. The last few years have been strenuous ones, and it is one's duty now to get rid of the war-mind. The immediate future offers nothing better in change of scene, climate and environment than a ___COOK’S TROPICAL CRUISE ‘The two magnificent and well-known steamers of the GREAT WHITE FLEET, the S. S. PASTORES and S. S. CALOMARES have been specially chartered. They will sail on Feb. 7, Feb. 28 and Mar. 27 to CUBA, Havana and Santia Port Antonio CANAL ZONE, CO San José, returning v (Bahamas). A series of attractive shore excursions are in- cluded. The dates have been chosen with care #0 as to ensure the utmost in LEISURE, EN- JOYMENT and COMFORT. Write now for full particulars and book carly. THOS. COOK & SON NEW YORK Chicago San Francisco comichooks. yd ee] |e Oe ae ae oe