Life — April 6, 1922 — page 38: what you’re looking at

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wearing qualities. ‘women and children. Elegant, lustrous appearance and fine texture mark Holeproof as the hose of style and re- finement—and it is famous for its remarkable Moderate prices make Holeproof a luxury at the price of economy. Buy it for all of the family. Silk, Silk Faced and Lusterized Lisle for men, HOLEPROOF HOSIERY COMPANY, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Holeproof Hosiery Company of Canada, Limited, London, Ontario Offered in Pure OH. H. Co, Progression HEN I first drew an author's breath I sang of Love and Life and Death: Now that I’ve tasted time and truth I toss off little songs of youth. When I have tasted everything— I'll know enough then not to sing. V.W.M. SureRelief. FORINDIGESTION | 6 BELL-ANS Hot water 25¢ ano 75¢ PACKAGES EVERYWHERE Cornered UR men sat around a table in the center of a large room. The massive oak paneling, dark rich rugs and heavy armchairs seemed to add to the omi- nous atmosphere. The only light in the room was a low center drop directly over the table. The air was heavy with tobacco smoke. Somewhere in the out- lying shadows a clock gloomily struck two. Three serious faces gazed across at the young man. Finally one said: “Come, come, Herbert, it’s getting late. Just what are you going to do?” The young man, realizing that he must decide, and decide at once, straightened up in his chair and said in a clear, cool voice: “Tl double your five diamonds.” “FaTHER, what is meant by ‘taking your pleasures sadly’ ?” “Drinking your cocktail in a demi- tasse, my son.” Many a man who would swear to the truth of a thing hesitates to bet on it. ‘THE CAREY PRINTING CO. Ino. NEW YORK. Americans MERICANS amuse me: Ameri. cans who are wary of anyone who speaks a foreign language, Amerj- cans who consider it unmanly to know anything touching upon art, Americans who don’t believe there is a single European capital that can hold a candle to Chanute, Kansas, Americans who voted for Prohibition, Americans address all duchesses as “Say. Americans who do not speak Americans who talk about their family ancestry, Americans who “do” Europe under the guidance of one Mr. Cook, Americans who think it unpatriotic to praise any foreign work, Americans who patronize the Chatham Bar, Paris, Americans who think George M. Co- han the greatest playwright in the world, Americans who believe Frank Bacon the greatest actor, Americans who are constantly employing the phrases “one hundred per cent.,” “he- icans man,” and “red-blooded,” Am who live abroad and do nothir extol the charms of America, / cans who live in America and do noth- ing but extol the charms of abr Americans who wear low, tan buttoned shoes with bulldog toes, and white soc Americans who wear one-button co: that end two inches above the kn and have a waist line two inches under the armpits, Americans who spring to attention, uncovered, the very second a band strikes up “Columbia the Gem of the Ocean.” No Bargain “Dear John,” the wife wrote froma fashionable resort; “I enclose the hotel bill.” “Dear Mary,” he responded; “I en- close check to cover the bill, but please do not buy any more hotels at this figure—they are cheating you.” The Exclusive Garter because it ‘has exclusive features. For ex- ample—it is the only adjustable Wideweb Garter without the Hook and Eye Cast-off on the face of the Pad. Also has the famous Oblong All-Rubber Button. GEORGE FROST CO., BOSTON, Makers of Velvet Grip Hose Supporters for All the Family comicbooks.com APR