Life — April 7, 1927 — page 9: what you’re looking at

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Time Table Talk LOVE these warmly intimate re- vealings Of Railway Trains, their natures, thoughts and feelings— These documents in which the Choo- choo Cars Explain themselves with curlicues ¥ and stars *, There's something haunting, wistful, scared and lonely About the Train that ‘“ (1 Stops on Sundays only,” And something rude, at which I often grieve, About the Train that barely “ {Stops to leave.” When Trains ejaculate, “ {| No bag- gage carried!” I know that they are business-harried ; And when they murmur, “@% By connecting Train,” I realize that they have loved in vain. rushed and But while a touch of snobbishness reproaches The lofty Train that pertly “$3 No coaches!” 1 vision something exquisite and rare In Limiteds that whisper, “4 Extra fare.” says, Arthur Guiterman, It Doesn’t All Goin the Car A QUART OF OIL. Yes, sir, the only car that can possibly com- pare with this model is a foreign make that sells for six thousand for the chassis alone...every nut, bolt and screw guaranteed. ..yes, sir, sterling silver, not plated. . in block—you could put those ¢: ders into an aeroplane right now... oh, absolutely. ..you can’t go wrong. Free Air. George. ..now don't go over twenty...look out, George, you're making Mother nervous... no, not that road, the other one... do be careful. ..is that a motorcycle policeman?...George, will you look where you're going?...there! I knew that old knock was coming back. . it a minute. ..George, I said wait a minute...STOP! Now you'll have to go back. I saw an antique shop. 4 Gallon of Gas. So on the twelfth, I took my spoon...you know the twelfth at Bonnie Spavin, don’t you?...well, sir, you won't be- lieve it, but I met the old pill right on the mustache and she sailed in a perfect are right on the old green and rolled to a foot and a half of the cup. . .say, does it make you ner- ‘ous to have somebody talk while you drive? H.W. H. Life OF INTEREST TO HERE AND ABROAD f, aN / TRAVELERS \ J \ ‘The A-B-A Cheque ls the only certified travel cheque that enjoys universal acceptance CERTIFIED TRAVEL CHEQUES AT NO ADDED COST CANNY SCOT originated the idea ‘of special cheques for travelers many years ago. His ingrained thrift- instinct had revolted against the enor- mous waste of travel funds by loss and theft. In 1919 the American Bankers As- sociation created the first certified travel cheque, backed by the prestigeof the entire Association. These cheques are better than gold because they are good anywhere, be- ing immediately convertible into cash, And because they afford complete pro- tection against loss or theft. The A-B-A Cheque is the only cer- tified travel cheque that enjoys uni- versal acceptance, Yet it costs no more than ordinary travel funds. Banks, hotels, ticket offices, shops in all parts of the world convert A‘B-A Certified Cheques into cash at the most favorable rates. Government customs officials accept them at all rts, The list of A-B-A users in 1926 in- cludes the names of thousands of the most experienced travelers, men and women prominent in all walks of life. From coast to coast, A‘B:A’s are de- manded by those who know. 11,000 banks advise the use of these certified cheques. Get them from your bank for your next trip. Better Than Gold AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION Bankers Trust Company, New York, London and Paris, acts for the ‘Association as Manager ‘A Cheques. American Bankers of ABs, comicbooks.com