Life — May 19, 1921 — page 12: what you’re looking at

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The Herford Aesop THE BEAR AND THE TWO TRAVELERS ‘| TWo friends, when walking in a wood, Met with a Bear. One, who was good At climbing, quickly climbed a tree; The other, not so spry as he, the Dropped on the ground, and when the Bear Came up and sniffed his face and hair Copyright, 1921, by Oxtver Hrrvorn, With curious snout, he held his breath old And saved his life by feigning death; 10 For Bruin will not touch, ’tis said, ‘ A body that he thinks is dead. a Soon as the Bear was gone, the man Who climbed the tree came down and ran To join his comrade. “ Well,” said he, ie “ What did the Bear say? From my tree I saw him whispering in your ear.” “ He told me, since you wish to hear,” ket Replied the other, “‘to steer clear “ a driencs who flee when danger’s near; . e will not have to tell me twice. THE MAN AND THE LION I’m going to take that Bear’s advice.” we LION and a Man, as they Were walking in a park one day, : Exchanging stories of their strength “ And deeds of valor, came at length Upon the statue of a Man Slaying a Lion. Then began A wrangle. Said the Man, “TI call That true to nature.” “ Not at all!” The Lion roared. “ You think it true Because it shows Man’s point of view. If it were mine, the Man would not Be seen!” Exclaimed the other, “ What! No Man at all?” “ Oh, yes,” replied The Lion, “ he would be inside!” Why Not References for Husbands? T° Whom It May Concern: Law and Duty N these days of get-divorced-quick mar- _, take pleasure in recommending Robert) ¢, uv friends have written in to Lire : . =e " J. Wells as an unusually satisfactory hus- = shes riages, wouldn't it be a good idea for band. He is very :talented, and is’ a to inquire whether we respect the ex-wives to give their former husbands decided social asset. He not only drives Prohibition law, references, such as they give to their car well, but is a good dancer, plays __Céftainly. It is the law of the land. equally transitory servants? Examples: splendid golf, and is an excellent tennis The sooner and more completely it is en- partner, besides being expert at bridge, forced the better it will be for everybody To: Whom. Jt.May' Concern: In fact he was quite the best husband I __ It is one thing to respect the law while This is to certify that Hamilton Jones over had, and he left me entirely of his it is in force and another thing to express | has served as my husband for six months, own accord. one's opinions and to work for a better \ and has given perfect satisfaction. He is (Signed) law. honest, industrious and sober (which is Ethel Wolfe Berry Brown Wells Smith, LI¥e rejoices that the saloon has de- saying a good deal in these days of pro- In this way worthy ex-husbands could Parted. hibition). prove that the dissolving of the marriage _ Lire has nothing to say in favor uf I would not think of letting him go, tie was no reflection upon them, and re- John Barleycorn. but the doctor says the state of my health marriages would be speeded up. But Lire believes in the spirit of per- requires a sea voyage, and the Count, who . sonal liberty. Litre believes in light wines has three excellent recommendations from Painful and beers. former wives, is taking me to the Mediter- “ HY do the presses groan so?” To defy and disobey law is anarchy. L ranean on our honeymoon. (Signed) Countess Lotsa Moni. “They are turning out the Con- gressional Record.” To struggle for the sacred rights of in- dividuals is a patriotic duty. comicbooks.com