Life — August 31, 1922 — page 32: what you’re looking at

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Not in the Dictionary She wrote him a note which read: “Dear John—Meet me at the trysting place at 6:30 this evening, without fale.” And John answered: “In that lexicon of youth which fate has reserved - for a bright manhood there is no such word as ‘fale.’"—Topeka Capital. Art Authority “Do you approve of a_ government censorship for the theater?” “No,” replied Miss Cayenne. “Poli- tics in business hasn’t been enough of a success to encourage the idea of politics in art.”"—Washington Star. A Poor Cure A man with a bad impediment in his speech consulted a stammering special. ist. After twelve lessons he could say without hesitating: “A couple of cups of coffee in a copper coffee pot.” His friends congratulated him on this achievement. “Y-yess,” said the suffer. er, doubtfully, “of course, it’s a p-point, B-b-but I f-find it j-j-jolly d-d-difficutt to w-work into a chat on t-t-turf m-m-matters or the I-Irish s-s-s-situa- tion.”—London Morning Post. Tending the Furnace Mose: Whut you doin’ f'r a livin’ now, big boy? Hose: I is the janitor on a boat. “G’wan away—boats ain’t got’n no janitors.” “Is too—this is _a flat boat.” + —Stanford Chaparral, Head On A road sign reads: you might meet a fool.” in some instances, would be: slow; two fools might meet.” —Florida Times-Union. A Natural Deduction “This is the worst town for gossip | ever lived in.” “H’m! What have you been doing?” —Kansas City Star. “Drive slow; A better sign, “Drive Our idea of a good talker is a summer vacationist who can borrow fron at-home enough money for a —Dallas \ ews. “Poor stuff, beer, nowadays—what?” “You're right—I wouldn't be seen drowned in it.” | —London Opinion. “Wry does Maud look so crestfallen ?” “She jumped at a conclusion and it wasn’t there.”—Boston Transcript. lire_is published every Thursday, simultaneously in the United States, Great Britain, Canada and British Possessions. Title registered in Patent, Office. $5.00 a year in advance. Additional Postage to foreign countries in the Postal Union, $1.60 a year; to Canada, 80 cents. Back numbers cannot be supplied. The foreign trade supplied from Lire’s London Office, Breams_ Buildings, London, E. C. Canadian distributor. News Company, Ltd., No contributic : addressed envelop: 1FE does not hold itself responsible for the non-return of unsolicited contributions. Notice of change of address should reach this office tw to the date of issue to be affected. “THE BEST IN TRAVEL” iii Cruises to the awh snbcneel 5 Continents 2 Criiises Round-the- World Rio Centennial Cruise 125 Days of fascinating, travel diversified with all (Including, West Indies) the gaieties of ship life and the picturesque delights 45 Days from New York to New York. Sail- of the world’s most alluring lands; on palatial ships; ing Feb. 3, 1923 on the new oilburning, S. S. under Raymond-Whitcomb expert management. i a resee Hres ind Cexive pe Such are the two greatest travel opportunities ever cities wid incloiding Paranta’ Wee Indies cad offered the American traveler. Rates $1050 up the Brazilian Centennial Exposition. An A pre-eminently generous schedule carefully planned maine tinged i plessure prayed ce 2 to assure inclusion of everythin, worthwhile and $750 upwards New York to Now York. to afford accommodations for all Cruise members Booklet on request when ashore The following, places are included among, numerous others: Havana, Panama, Kilauea, Tokyo, Shan}- hai, Hong Kong, Manila, Zamboanga, Rangoon, Bombay, Cairo, Naples, Monte Carlo Sailing, January 9 and 16, 1923—S.Ss. “Resolute” and 'Volendam’—the finest ships for Round-the- World travel. The only ships in 1922-23 (char- tered for such Cruises) built especially for service in both temperate and tropical waters Send for the booklets you desire Raymond & Whitcomb Co. Park & Beacon Streets, Boston Chicago Philadelphia Los Angeles 386-388 St. James Street, Montreal, s will be returned unless accompanied by stampe lo The text and illustrations in Lire are copyrighted. For Reprint Rights in Great Rritain apply to Lire, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, Fetter Lane, London, E. C., England. ee eC reeks pr Mediterranean Cruise 65 Days on the. S. S. “Rotterdam” one of the steadiest liners afloat—particularly noted for superb cuisine and excellent arrangements for debarkation, In the latter it surpasses any other ship chartered for a Mediterranean Gruise. The comprehensive itinerary in- cludes those places which are famous for their beauty or renowned in history. Rates $625 ay » New York to New York. Sailing, New York ebruary 10, 1923. Booklet on request henge Paris San Francisco London 000 comicbooks.com