Life — September 9, 1926 — page 4: what you’re looking at

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KREMENTZ CORRECT EVENING JEWELRY Your boy should have two ACKED in his bag when he goes away should be one set Per Krementz Evening Jewelry for full dress and one set for tuxedo. The recognized form is white mother-of-pearl for full dress; dark mother-of-pearl for tuxedo. Vest buttons must always match studs and links. ~~ Make these your per- sonal gift to him so that on the many happy occasions when he wears them, your thoughtfulness and affection will have assured him of correct evening jewelry.’ There is ample room for choice dictated by personal taste in the many pat- terns and designs all included in the phrase “Krementz Correct Evening Jewelry.” ~ Ask your dealer to show you some of these sets. Write for booklet with Correct Dress Chart. KREMENTZ & CO. Established 1866 Gime Does ell NEWARK, NEW JERSEY Sv Set No. 1738, Krement: . Set No, 2185, Krementz quality white metal rims, "7 - quality rolled platinum black enamel centers. Pair me plate rims, white mother- links, 3 studs, 4 vest but- . of-pearl centers. Pair links, tons , Inbox $11.50 3 studs, 4 vest but- fi = tons . Inbox $20.00 The Trophies from Abroad “ A ND this crystal necklace, I pai, A onlyaix dellars/faran’ e' “I'm sorry, dearest, but we paid seventeen dollars for it. I remember that the exchange was 28.40 that day.” Ifred, you know that when we were in Nice you got over 40 at the American Express. Yes, Mrs, Mumps, we paid only six dollars for it. I remember the sweet man at the office who changed our checks, And this pair of shoes. Guess what I paid for them. o! Only five dollars. Imagine! And at Pinet's, Just five hundred frane: “But, my dear, that came to twelve dollars, if you remember.” “Now, Alfred, do you have to dis. pute everything I ? I remember very well that you told me at the time that the frane was worth only two cents and liable to go lower. How can you keep on making out that I paid more?” “All right, dear, but that would make it ten dollars anyway.” “Well, I know better, but I knew that you'd think they were lovely, And did you see the hat I had on the other day, the blue one? Just ttle place right off the Champs- Ivsées, and guess what....No! Eleven dollars! Really! Isn't that right, Alfred? But, of course, I know it is. Alfred, isn’t it?” “Yes, my dear, I believe so.” “You're right, Mrs. Mumps; it does so pay one to go abroad to get clothes, doesn’t it?” Hubert Roemer. Believe Me or Not I AM frank, honest, courageous, and kind. Though IT do not talk much of my accomplishments, I feel that I have deserved my success. I have a serious mind, yet I do not lack a sense of humor. People look to me with respect. I am destined to be a prominent member of my com- munity. Often quict in company, I nevertheless have a ready wit and a capacity for intelligent conversation. At times I am too reluctant to take other people’s advice. This is bad for me. I should not be headstrong, though my naturally powerful will often leads me to make mistakes of judgment. I am very sensitive. I have just spent fourteen pennies on the fortune-telling machines N. RJ. Fairy Story MARRIED man went home one evening and said to his wife: “My, but that is a becoming new dress you have on!” And it really was a new one, Sd aon me Sore ad Seen CE De kad ig Se oc Ro *Gasade. Grerntaste comicbooks.com