Life — April 5, 1928 — page 10: what you’re looking at

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A Love Story ESTABLISHED 1818 “a (As a Railroad Advertising Man Would Write It) E met her in the commodious, palatial and com- pletely appointed passenger terminal at Sixth and Grand—take any car marked “Depot.” Together they watched the busy but alw courteous railroad em- ployces at their tasks and their minds was the single thought that this great corporation was not bloodless but really warm-hearted and human, anxious to serve. Their romance blossomed on the special excursion train of clean, comfortable coaches and parlor cars which transported them quickly, safely and without cinders to Glen Woods, that favorite playground of the nation— served exclusively by the World’s Greatest Railroad. He breathed the words she longed to hear they sat on an embankment overlooking the railroad yards, where giant locomotives shunted bright new freight cars into long trains which were whisked away to their destina- tions, in the quickest time and without damage to the cargoes. As she whispered, “Yes!” the happy, well-fed, prospcrous-appearing road men sent up a cheer for the railroad, their railroad, then leaped eagerly to their tasks, full of the spirit of kindly, helpful Service. They were married within carshot of the golden- tongued locomotive bells and hastened at once to the great passenger station, dedicated to Service. There they were ted to their drawing-room in a tastefully appointed sleeping car of the most modern design— 4 standard equipment on the Transcontinental Limited. A S p or tin gz Cc I ot h es friendly coiductor, whose watchwords were Courtesy and Service, took up their tickets, which had been purchased at a ridiculously low price—sce your local Agent for Low Tourist Rates—and the happy, interesting, educational, 8.0 $710. PALM BEACH NEWF ORT never-to-be-forgotten journey to America’s scenic won- Tatmont con. Boriston Country Rose 220 Beurvue Avenve ders, all reached via the World's Greatest Railroad, was on. Timetables and full information free at all ticket offices. John C. Emery. A Night Out In the Big City “QYLVESTER came ‘round 'n’ we hopped in a taxi 'n’ drove ‘round the park 'n’ he tried to neck me right away ‘n’ men like that bore me to tears but I had to let him to keep him quiet 'n’ then we went ‘round to the Supergorgeous ‘n’ saw ‘n aw revue ‘n’ the film was just as bad 'n’ after that we went to the Club Libido ‘n’ danced ‘n’ 1 thought I'd scream b’cause I'd been to one of these places every night for the past two years almost ‘n’ after that we went to 'n oyster place in a cellar 'n’ when we got home Sylvester wanted to kiss me again ‘n’ I never even struggled but I'd sooner kiss a worm... ish I lived in the country!” Send for Brooxs’s Miscellany In Elm Center “Sam came ‘round in his flivver ’n’ we drove out on the river road ‘n’ as usual Sam tried to neck me 'n’ I gave him a kiss to keep him quiet 'n’ then we went to the Bijou 'n’ saw a punk movie 'n’ the new organist was even worse 'n’ after the show we went ‘round to the Elite ‘n’ danced 'n’ I could have torn silk I was so sick of the place 'n’ later we dropped in at Nat's Night Lunch ‘n’ if I hadn't been so tired ’n’ bored I would have thrown a fit just to have some excitement 'n’ when we got home I was so goofy I let Sam kiss me three times though I'd rather kiss one of our Poland China hogs........-++ . wish I lived in the city!” E. P. Fer-ri. Heroes Can’t Be Heroes Att THE TIME : Hannibal has to get down and personally help his elephant HE SAXOPHONE PLAYER: I love you dearer over an Alp. 5 than life itself! Marry me, or I swear I'll blow my ead of: comicbooks.com