Life — March 15, 1929 — page 4: what you’re looking at

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Invite O at will, everywhere on water. Relaxed in deep, luxur- iously upholstered cushions; back of a wheel that gives you complete, effortless control; flying along with the speed of the wind—that's Chris-Crafe travel. The feel of it will grip you beyond belief—you just don't realize how quickly you can step into a Chris-Craft and be whisked away ‘on this magic carpet of the water. You arrive ee oer destination rested, yet invigorated, free from travel fatigue, full of the joy of living. From waterside home to business is just a mepetbe miles pass so quickly that distance melts away. Distant homes, clubs, come night into your neighborhood with Chris-Craft at your call. Al- ways you appreciate the restfulness and privacy of the enclosed Chris-Craft. Keep your promise to yourself that sometime you will get more joy from the great outdoors. Do it now by choos- ing your Chris-Craft. These fine craft handle like a fine motor car. Steering, starting and lighting equipment are the same. They maneuver like a canoe, yet are seaworthy as a fishing boat. All gleaming ma- hogany, with superb cabinet work. Select your Chris-Craft now to insure on-time delivery. Chris. merchants will be found in principal centers throughout the world. Deferred payments it desired. Completely illustrated catalog, describing eighteen models, is free on request. re Che Waterways ou CHRIS SMITH & SONS BOAT COMPANY 203 Detroit Road, Algonac, Michigan New York Branch: 153 West 3lst Street at 7th Avenue Chris- Craft World's Largest Builders of All- Mahogany Motor Boats 18 MODELS Runabouts + Sedans + Commuters + Cruisers 22 to 38 feet 30 t0 45 Miles an Hour 82 to 223 Horsepower 8 to 26 Passengers 5 Sa The Only Conclusion The examining alienists were in a quandary. The court had ordered them to interview the prisoner and render a report on his sanity. The poor fel- low had answered all of their ques. tions correctly. The man showed no evidences of mental weakness. He seemed perfectly normal. It looked as if the verdict would be “sane.” “Are you married?” asked the Chief Physician in conclusion. “Yes, and happily,” prisoner. “Any children?” “One boy.” “What's he like?” “Oh, just an ordinary kid. He looks like other kids. He cries like other kids. He's a nice baby but he isn’t the most wonderful baby in the world. He’s a fairly intelligent young. ster but I wouldn't say that he’s the smartest infant on the block. He's a good looking baby but there must be lots of other babies who are just as pretty and just as cute. He talks a little now and then and says some- thing that faintly sounds like ‘mama’ and ‘papa’, That’s not unusual. Any kid of his age should be able to do that. Sure, he’s a nice baby but I've seen others too... .” “Hopelessly insane,” whispered the doctor to his colleagues, “very abnor- mal. We'd better institutionalize him at once!” Arthur L. Lippmann. answered the “Have you heard the English Pants Song?” “No, what is it?” “London Breeches Falling Down.” —California Pelican. A well-known artist says it is easy to tell if a girl has a gift for painting. Yes, one can see it in her face! —Passing Show. Sue: “Of course, it’s always the woman who pays.” He: “P’r'aps; but who is it gives her the money to pay with?” —Answers. Jones was relating his narrow escape from drowning to some friends. “As I went down for the third time,” he said, “all the past events of my life flashed before my cyes!” “Is that so?” said one of the listen- ers. “Well, did you see yourself bor- rowing that fiver you've owed me for six months?” —Pearson’s. blished Weebly by Life Poblishi Matter New Verb Jone &, Iss oe Ne at Cleveland, Ohio, Ent’d as 2nd Class Matter at the Post Office Dept., Canada, Copyright 1929, onpany, S98 Madiaon Ave Nex York,NY, Subversion 85.0. Vol, 93.No 209 1879. *S.A, By tt er at the Port Offer Dept, Cannan Jaht 1929, Lile Pub. Co..in U.S, England and British Possessions. comicbooks.com