Life — November 29, 1923 — page 30: what you’re looking at

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why ==AUT SCISSORS -++ Aut NULLUS Tabloid Drama “I dunno that I wanna get married, Mazic. It wouldn't be excitin’ like in th’ movies. They ain’t even one awful scandal in. my past that I could worry about my husband findin’ out.” —New York Sun and Globe. Drudgery Truth will out, even in advertisements, as another misprint shows: “Wanted, a general servant to do the work of a small horse.” —London Daily News. The Giftie “Wha’ brand o' bacca are ye smokin’, Jock?” “J dinna ask him!” —Bystander (London). American arrested in Rome. When in Rome don’t as Romans don’t. —Detroit News. AT THE ZOO First) Lion NICEISH GIRL— WHAT? Second Lion: NoT BAD—as HU- MANS GO, I SUPPOSE, CAN’T SAY : DINED, 1 VERY INTERESTED, 1’ —Passing Show (London). The Wrong Wire Scene—An apartment on West goth Street. Telephone rings. AcitaTeD Voice: Good heavens! I’m at soth Street and I just discovered that I haven't on a petticoat. Aconizep Motuer: Merciful gracious! Is that you, Blanche: Acitatep Votc! lanchey” ? must be on the wrong wire. No; I sry Motuer: Young woman, get off the wire and get on your petticoat. ew York World. O Sovereign Jove! aking of “(Edipus Rex,” one of the numerous extras, a battered trouper of the old school. who had been engaged to support Sir john Martin-Harvey in Sophocles’s drama, was asked by a friend what part he took. “Well,” he replied, plays Gdipus and I'm one of the wrecks."—New York Herald. “Martin-Harvey The Poet Laureate . Dr. Robert Bridges: a fine scholar; a true poet; the: only Laureate who has never sold his birthright for a Potted Message. =— —London Daily Express. Lire. is published every Thursday, simultaneously in the United § Title registered in U. $ postage to foreign countries in the Postal Union, $1.60 a year; to Canada, 80 cents. Back Great Britain, Canada and British Possessions. Patent, Office. $5.00 a year in advance. numbers cannot be supplied. The text and illustrations in Lire are copyrighted. in Great Britain apply to Lire, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, Lane, London, E. C., England. Additi For Reprit addressed envelope. m_trade supplied from Lire’s London Office, Rolls House, ondon, E. C. _¢ 386-388 St. James t, Monti No contributions will be returned unless accompanied dian distributor, The American Canada. yy stamped and Lire docs not hold itself responsible for the loss or non-return of unsolicited contributions, Notice of change of address should reach this office two w to the date of issue to be affected. The One Christmas Gift That Means Real Satisfaction is a Subscription to ye for you can be sure the recipient will derive real pleasure from your gift the whole year round. others. The true Christmas spirit is to give happiness to LIFE appeals to all ages, old as well as young. Children enjoy it quite as much as those of larger growth, and a hearty “Just what I 1 wanted Try it and see for yourself. sent upon request. will come from the entire family. A Christmas Card announcing your gift Christmas Offer Enclosed find Five Dollars (Canadian $5.80, Foreign $6.60). With Christmas Card from... Send Lire for one year to 598 Madison Avenue, New York comicbooks.com