Life — March 8, 1923 — page 30: what you’re looking at

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WRAP-AROUND What is a Wrap-around? It is the modern corset—invisi- ble, convenient, fashionable. A standard corset with elastic panels instead of lacings. The back is beautifully smooth and the front shapes and supports without pressure or stiffness. Easy to put on and easy to wear. Made in all lengths and many variations of design for all types of figures, from slender to stout. Made only by The Warner Brothers Company, the largest cor- set manufacturers in the world. Style illustrated, $5.00. Other models, $1.50 up. The Warner Brothers Company New York Chicago San Francisco Also made in Canada by The Warner Brothers Company, Montreal “The Chest With The Chill In It” Built on scientific principles and tested by use IN OVER A MILLION HOMES We manufacture over 200 different styles and sizes and we please the most exacting purchaser. Send for beautiful catalogues and booklet: Maine Manufacturing Company Nashua, New Hampshire Be a parlor entertainer. with the crowd. 25 pai “Hot Lipe, <The Shelk” “olock tn the Morning,” ree Oa all” the, DIE hits, malted on receipt, of ie tn stamps, evedisl ‘oxt- uainted-pri Parody Welters Guild 6358 Delmar, St. Louls, Mo. Sydney Smith was walking one day in the rain without an overcoat. friend remarked: “I wonder you don’t catch cold—you never wear an over- coat.” “No, I never was,” came the reply. A man who had heard this story was so amused by it that he deliberately went without an overcoat in the hope. that somebody would address the same remark to him. Nobody did—and he caught pneumonia. When on the verge of death he was heard to mutter, in his sleep, “You never wear an overcoat.” The doctor who overheard him, knowing the original story, guessed rightly that the man might be saved if he could only be allowed to work off this joke. As soon as the patient awoke, he said, “T suppose you never wear an over- coat?” The sick man’s eyes glistened with joy. Chuckling to himself, he sat up- right in bed and replied, “No, doctor, I never did.” Then, slowly realizing that he had lost the great opportunity, he gave a groan of self-reproach, and died. —Humorist (London). Revived It was at a spiritualistic séance, and the Professor was asking for sugges- tions. “Well,” said one of the audience, “I have often thought I should like to speak with dear old Cardinal Newman.” “We'll see what we can do, sir. It all depends upon the mood of the me- dium.” Lights were lowered, and soon a figure clothed in a white gown emerged from the darkest corner. In order to impress the audience with his genuine- ness, the alleged Cardinal advanced, ex- tended his arms, and, in an impressive tone, exclaimed, “Benedictine!” —Tit-Bits (London). Amen The conversation was flagging. He hazarded: “Very interesting, all this about Tutankh—” “Oh, yes,” she replied brightly, “you mean the man who left all his money to Lord Carnarvon.” —London Morning Post. Precedence! ‘Trarric OFFICIAL (to sweet young thing applying for operator’s license) : What vehicles always have right of way? S. Y¥..T. (after thoughtful considera- tion): Baby carriages. —Washington Star. For an Emergency “Invariably the practices of ‘the robber react injuriously upon him. The predaceous life is never conducive to a_well-regulated metabolism.” —Scientific Monthly. Next time we find a burglar among the family plate we’shall know what to tell him.—Punch. - “OQNnE-HORSE” towns well provided with motor cars are getting proud of the title—Wall Street Journal, A Command Performance A soldier who was a bit of a malir- gerer reported sick, but the doctor could find nothing amiss with him. “You wouldn’t come to me with this complaint in civil life,” he said. “Oh, no, sir,” replied his patient. “I should send for you.” —Royal Magasine (London). Clerical Sarcasm There is a preacher in Kansas who should have his salary raised for mak- ing the following announcement from his pulpit: “Brethren, the janitor and I will hold our regular prayer meeting next Wednesday evening as ust “—Christian Register. “Milano Fifth venues ku orite Fx fine about it it Wo DEMUTHEG ORK comicbooks.com