Life — October 7, 1926 — page 39: what you’re looking at

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Mrs. Pep’s Diary (Continued from page 2+) the woman had gone pale and gasped “My pearls!” and been in such a flutter about getting the bag open that Marge decided that if the pearls were not found therein it would be a good idea to go quietly back to the dressing room and swallow poison, but the jewels were safe, and I shall not be surprised, since the woman is well on in years and wrote down Marge’s name and ad- dress most carefully, if one of these is left a legacy, and it my bad fortune of late experience did not hap- Marge did tell also of having been a guest at the Marsons’ when their house was robbed, and how Milly Marson, importuned at the point of a gun to open her bed- room safe, had made the burglar hand her a negligee before she would take a step towards the wall. Home betimes, finding that my little lacquer table had been delivered, but when m beheld it and its gilded railing in which I do so delight, he remarked that it looked like a present which would be given to a lady who was well maintained, so I could do nought but impiy that some women were luckier than others. days Margi is simply that suct pen to me. September Whilst robing myself this morning, I did recall 16th what great reforms the suffragists did promise the cit when they were battling for the and yet to this day merchants are allowed to affix the of silk stockings by prongs, so that it is no mean feat of engineering to remove the tag with- out starting a run in the hosiery, and it is into such matters, methinks, that women politicians would do well to look, instead of striving for supremacy in their districts and be- ing sent as this and that at govern- mental expense. Shopping all day against the hanging and upholster- i our new apartment, and for a modest outlay I did purchase the most ideal drapery for a man's Colonial bedroom that ever I saw in my life, an old Indian print with a patriotic motif. Edith and Bob Ban- ning did join us for dinner, and whilst we were at cards the tele- phone did ring, and it was Nap Pit- kin, just off an Italian liner, saying that he was departing straightway for Chicago and would be forced to leave behind him as beverage for bellboys some of the choice wines and liquors he had smuggled in un- less they were immediately rescued, Whereupon Bob and Sam shot forth into the night as though they had been conversing with Paul Revere. Baird Leonard. chise, Breathing defiance to the law Most of us do defy the law— Nature’s law of health. Even if you’re warmly dressed you aren’t completely protected. The deli- cate tissues of your throat need to be specially guarded against the ever-present danger of coughs and colds. Smith Brothers’ cough drops safely protect and gently medi- cate the throat tissues. They quickly soothe irritation, relieve hoarseness, ease and stop the cough. Your whole throat is cooled, cleared, refreshed. “The cheapest health insurance in the world’ SMITH BROT 5c S-Bs or Menthol ATLANTIC CITY In the very center of things on the Beach and the Boardwalk. Especially delightful during the winter months are the broad deck porches facing the sea with their comfort- able steamer chairs looking down on the flowing life of the Boardwalk. For the more active — golf, riding on the beach, theatres, Boardwalk activities, fasci- nating shops, music and entertainment. American Plan Only - Always Open Mustrated Folder on Request “Dual Trio” Radio Concerts every Tuesday evening—Tune in on WPO at 9, LEEDS ano LIPPINCOTT Co. ——E ————S KEEP YOUR EYES CLEAN CLEAR AND HEALTHY WRITS 7OR FREE ETE CARE BOOK: MURINE CO. CRICACOELA AMAZING NEW if. INVENTION \ PUTS SPARKLING, DELICIOUS, INVIGORATING BEVERAGES IN EVERY HOME! Instantly transforms grape juices, cider, aromatic drinks \ of all kinds into zestful, spar- _ kling beverages for less than three cents a quart! Even costly, prohibitive “charged” bottle 4 waters are now surpassed for fizz and sparkle by this new wonder-invention—the BEACON Self-Charging GJ PH ON MAKES YOUR OWN SODAS, FRUIT DRINKS, etc. Just think!—let your mouth water 1 at the joy of champagne-like /¥ bubbles effervescing from a J wishful, thirst-quenching, frosted tumbler of wine-grape juice or Cider! Even drinking water can sparkling drink compared cely to the most: ‘carbon! Men to representusin every bebchatabieMielideted community. Exclusive ter nitory Fes Complete, handy, Sample Outfit fur- nished FREE to hustlers. Beacon is a big, quick, easy seller to good-fellows everywiere, Be first to use and Introduce. demand. Huge | .Wondertul repeat business, Write all particuta: No obtigation. Send NOW. BEACON Devices, face Oop” Gk North Teanwanaa, 1 Y. comicbooks.com