Life — December 17, 1925 — page 35: what you’re looking at

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ae Se SOR: AR tee PREGSTEV EVE ISSN Dictionary for the Uninitiated (See page 6 for “English as She is Spoke") Snakin’—In company with a (young) lady. Bender—An engagement. Bag—Any girl. Jumping Dandruff—Cut-down, or knock-down, Ford. IWrestlin’—Necking, mugging, pet- ting (whichever is least offensive to you). Crock—Any vessel containing an al- coholic beverage. G r—Drinker. Anew her goolosh—Wasn't born yes- terday. Put the nose-bag on—Eat. Quick end Dirty—Any college res- taurant. Ham and mud—Ham sandwich and chocolate malted milk. Drag—Escort. Struggle—A dance. Resumed my horse—Departed. Cemetery—Any secluded place where there is nothing to repeat what has been seen. Craved the flea-bag—Wished to go to bed. A pessimist is one who looks both ways before crossing a one-way street. IfYouWant to Dry Your Tears, Use MAJORS CEMENT Island of Enchantment 1G, comfortable epee your hotel (erie wonder rue, "oc lding ia oot Vroderbatt Hota whe fea dome Wide range of ac- Commodations. . Picturesque motor aight- seeing, trips included in rate. Sailings every Thureday. Cruise Department PORTO RICO LINE 25 Broadway, New York City This Christmas ~ Start an Cdd-a-hear2 necklace for her CCENUINE ORIENTAL PEARLS ) ICTURE your little girl’s delight this Christmas—when you present her with asmall strand of beautiful genuine pearls. Then look farther ahead and see her in young womanhood—the proud possessor of a mag- nificent pearl necklace. This is the Add-a-Pearl idea. Each year, on gift occasions, you or others, add new pearls to the string. It grows more precious with time. Make your little girl happy—at Christmas. Correspondence iavited from Dealers only CMdba Pearl telco ths card. Tt guarantees perfection. THE ADD-A-PEARL CO. 108 North State Street, Chicago comicbooks.com