Life — February 10, 1921 — page 18: what you’re looking at

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AFTER BREAKING THE ICE THEN HE HAD THE COURAGE TO PROPOSE TO HER. Settled at Last Permanent Peace Is Already on Its Joyous Way. WING to of settling all the momentous ques- Lirr’s customary practice tions of the day without regard to trou- ble or expense, we are able to announce the happy result of our efforts on dis- armament among the nations of the world, After all, it is only a question of getting together. Many people, of course, know little and care less about disarmament. A promi- nent steel man said late last night: “Tam for disarmament, provided it can be accomplished without loss of life, limb and dividends. You can count me in to the last gun. We might ask Great Britain to begin, Winston Churchill were highly enthusiastic when Mr. Lloyd George and Mr approached by Live's representative. “By all warmly means,” said Lloyd George “T believe in the freedom of the seas, no matter where our navy may be. By all means. It certainly ought to be done.” said Mr. We can't have too much of it “ Disarmament is a fine ide: Churchill T hope you'll mention the matter to every- body.” “Tt has been suggested that you lead off,” said our representative. “ Your great moral influence, you know, and all that sort of thing.” “My dear fellow,” interrupted George. loyd “how can our moral influence compare with yours? Much as we stould like to, we cannot in this grave niatter permit ourselves to take precedence over your charming country. You won the war, you know.” Mr. Takashi Hara, of Japan, wa seen, next “T pause to listen,” he said almost co- “What wonders of dimocrac Siffciently I say by all herently you ejaculate! means. My friend Togo advise me thusly hard- ly upon yourself to accomplish first this that you great American nation fall great purpose. Therefore, I speech har- moniously, you bet. same, I hasten to impart great news to California settlers.” Thus encouraged, and seeing the great Hoping you are the end in sight, our representative broug the news to Clemenceau. “Comment vous portez vous,” he de- clared emphatically. 1am 1 ravish with ze idea. Mes amis cable me at ze expense or ze Academy when you have—poof!— vat you say—scrapped—evrezing! Bon! Now roni wiz ze great zest.” Allons, allons! I devour my maca- There was but one more great power to see, Our representative hurried to Gene- va, where M. Giuseppe Motta welcomed him with open arms. He listened care- fully to the great idea. “When all the agree to give up their armaments,” said nations of the world our “an overwhelming burden will he lifted from humanity and representative, peace will become a reality. Are you with us?” M. Motta did not even pause for i re- ply, so wonderful was his spirit. He touched a bell. “Order every ship in the Swiss navy to be scuttled at once,” he said to the door- keeper. There was a man for you! With Switzerland leading the way, Lire is now assured of victory. Efficiency “C)H, woodman, spare that tree? cried, And wrote a ream of verse beside, And published it in books, and made De luxe editions for the trade. . Though paper then was scarce, they say He did it in a business way. To make the books to print his plea, He had the woodman fell the tree. A, Coblentz. comicbooks.com