Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, August 15, 1914, Page 6

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rt'akc out one of our policies. € pe— PAGE SIX BEFORE AND AFTER By BERTRAM LEBHAR. _——m=—— (Copyright.) Sammy Watkius halted outside the office door, which bore the gilded leg- end: “Lawrence Goodale—Real Es- tate.” “This looks like a good one,” said Sammy to himself. “There's some- thing about the name which sounds promising. bim, I'll wager Mr. Goodale is a nice, easy-going gentleman, who'll listen to | my proposition and turn me away with a kind word and a smile, even it he doesn't fall for my spiel. Here goes!” He pushed open the office door, soft- iy entered and closed it after him. The stout, flery-faced man seated at the roli-top desk did not much resem- ble the mental picture of & “nice, easy- golng gentleman.” Nevertheless, the young man was not abashed. “Mr. Lawrence Goodale, [ pregume,” he began boldly, taking a seat near the desk without waiting for an in- vitation. “Let me know your business, and I'll tell you whether you presume or not, young man,’ growled the other, | looking at Sammy suspiciously. “Ha, ha!" laughed Sammy. joke that! I'm glad to see you're in such fine spirits, my dear Mr. Good- ale. You're looking splendid, too—a veritable picture of health, iIf I may be permitted to say so.” “Huh! Did you come here to dis- ouss my physical condition?” demand- ed the other angrily. “Yes, ir, I did. A man’'s physical condition {8 something well worth discussing, Mr. Goodale. A man ought to be thinking about his health all the time. Now, you're looking pretty good today; but a week from now you may ! g6t caught in the rain and contract a severe cold. Pneumonia may develop, and In a few days your family may be deprtved ot—" “Aw, cut it out!" interrupted Mr. Goodale angrily. sized up right. You've got something to sell, of course. whether it's a patent medicine or a new kind of raincoat. Whatever it is, I don’t want it. 1'm very busy, and you're wasting my time. Get out of my office before I throw you out. You ! peddlers are growing to be an awful pest.” “Peddlers!” cried Sammy reproach- fully. “My dear Mr. Goodale, how could you? You do me a grave injustice. 1 assure you I am not a peddler.” “What are you, then?” “An honored and respected repre- sentative of the greatest, wealthiest, and most lberal life insurance com- pany in the world. That's what I am, sir; and I have come here to- day to make you one of the biggest and most generous propositions you have ever had placed upon you. I have come to tell you about the new policy my company is issuing. Nothing like it has ever before been offered to the public. Everybody who hears about it jumps at the offer immediate- ly. I am golng to show you—" “You are golng to show me how to close that door from the outside, young man,” interrupted Mr, Goodale savage- ly. “I don’t want to hear another word from you. I'm not Interested in your new policy or your confounded company. I don't want any insurance. I hate insurance agents. Get out of here quick, before I lcse my temper and throw you down the elevator shaft.” “Be calm, my dear sir, I implore you,” cried Sammy. “Just see how very eas- {ly you lose your temper. That's a convineing argument why you should People with quick tempers llke yours seldom live to a great age.” “Confound you, you young loafer!” shouted the other, rising wrathfully from his chair. “If you give me any more of your impudence you'll regret it. Are you going to leave this office immediately, or are you not?” “Of course l'm going to leave it,” roplied Sammy calmly. "I couldn't very ke it with me, you know. I'll also take the liberty of leaving you one of my business cards. Perhaps later on you may change your mind.” “If 1 change anything, it will be the outline of your fresh face,” de- clared Mr. Goodale, clenching his fist threateningly. “I'll change that so that your own mother won't know it, well if you aren't out of here by the time “Want to see old Wimble and you play | I count five.” “1 won't trouble you to count five, gir. The mental operation might ex- haust you,” rejoined Sammy. “Tll go right now.” He flew out of the place just in time to escape the ink-well which the en- raged Mr. Goodale hurled at his head. “What a mean disposition that fel- low has!” Sammy said to himself as he stepped into the elevator. “A man like that really doesn't deserve to have one of our life insurance poli- cles.” Fifteen minutes later the door of Lawrence (Goodale’s office agaln opened, and a bearded, professional- looking man entered. “Have | the pleasure of addressing Mr. Goodale?" he inquired. “That's my namse, sir,” snapped the real estate man, who was still boil- ing with rage. “Who the deuce are you? Another pesky insurance agent?” dare you?" cried the an indignantly. “I am Dr. is Burton-Jones of Mine ola, L. 1, and 1 came here to buy some metropolitan real estate. You were recommended to me by a friend, “Sir, how bearded Philln Fr Phillp ¥r Without ever having swu‘: “Good | “I thought I had youl Well, I don't care | —— a7 and I intended to transact my busi ness through you; but, since you are 80 insulting, I will go—" “Excuse me, doctor,” said Goodsle humbly. *“I apologize. The fact is I | didn't realise what 1 was saying. | There was a fresh insurance agent . in here a short while ago, and he . provoked me 80 much that I was half | crazy when you came in. “Please forgive me and let us talk | about this real estate you desire to | purchase. 1 am confident I oan sup- ply you with exactly what you are looking for.” The physician was mollified by these words, and permitted Mr. Good- ale to bring out his mape and give | him the details of some flne bargains he had to offer. Doctor Burton-Jones became great- ly Interested in a Harlem apartment bouse, and declared he would look into the proposition and let Mr. Good- ale know his decision within a few deys, hands effusively with his prospective customer, when suddenly the latter | exclalmed excitedly: “Dear me, man! What 18 the matter? Are you il?” | “Ill Who? Me? No. Why?”" gasped the other in surprise, | "Your face, my dear sir. It 18 as white as chalk. It {s positively ghast- ly. It turned that way all of a sud- . den. Have you ever had any trouble ' with your heart, Mr. Goodale?” “N—no,” stammered the real estate man, now greatly frightened. “Good ' heavens, doctor, do you suspect that | there is anything serious the matter with me?” For reply, the physician suddenly ! took a stethoscope from his pocket !'and placed it agalnst the other's chest. “Ah,” he exclaimed with a very grave face. "It is as I suspect. Your " heart 1s in bad shape. You ought to | be very careful of yourself, Mr. Good- ale.” | Then he departed leaving a badly " seared man behind him. “My heart in bad shape!" sighed ' the real estate man. “And I never . even suspected it. I suppose I'm la ble to drop dead any time. And I'm not insured, either. Good heavens, what's to become of my family?” The door of his office opened slow- . 1y, and Sammy Watkins entered. “Excuse me, Mr. Goodale; but I was passing by, and I thought I'd drop in again and see whether you might not have changed your mind about . that policy.” | “Yes,” cried Goodale eagerly. “I }have changed my mind, young man. ' T'll take a $20,000 policy with your company if they'll have me.” . “Fine!” sald Sammy complacently. “Sign this application blank, sir, and I'll have our company physician call to examine you right away.” , Mr. Goodale greatly feared that the ! company's doctor would turn down his application because of his weak heart; but, greatly to his surprise and Joy, he was passed as a first-class risk and the $20,000 policy delivered to him, . "Guess that Doctor Burton-Jones | . was mistaken about my heart,” he 8ald to himself. “I'll tell him so when I seo him again. It only goes to ; show how little these doctors really . know."” The real estate man was shaking | THE EVENING TELEGRAM LARELAND, FLA, AUG. 15, 1914 THE HOT WEATHER. the Woman Who Sews—Loose Robe Should Be of Soft, Supple Materlal. (By MARY DEAN.) are desirable possessions at any sea- son, but the average woman feels the winter and buys them more lavishly geason. For the woman who sews, the pos- sesslon of attractive summer negligees is a simple and in- expensive matter. such garments abound, and par ticularly trimmings at ab- surdly low prices. Among the dain- ty models shown in the shops, sim- ple of line, are many which may be easily copied. One, tor In stance, {8 of plain white volle, made ed bodice shirred onto a full skirt by two cords. There are cuffs and a deep cape collar of flowered net finset and edged with lace and Insertion. Another negli- gee I8 of white dotted swiss. The edges are outlined with lace and insertion, and lace in- sertion is set in at the upper part of the neglizee, crossing over and form- Ing bodice effect, One Roman stripe effect which is shown in silks and cotton, is also shown in the washable crepes, and effective kimonos are made of this materfal. Often there s a plain trimming color of the eame tone as the predominating shade in the stripe. Flowered Voile, supple material, such as crepe chine, silk, chif- fon and shadow lace, which are for those who can af- ford to pay ex- travagant prices. One was of apri- cot charmeuse with an overskirt and tunic of pale cream shadow lace. There was a broad girdle of While he was thus reflecting Sam- | my Watkins was remarking to a bosom | friend: “It's really wonderful what | a difterence a false beard and a: change of hats can make in a tellow's | appearance. | . “You see this beard here,” produc- | ing a mass of hair from his overcoat ! pocket. “Well, it earned me a big | commission today. 1 expect to use it I'a whole lot in the futire. One has to be up to date in the life insurance game nowadays." [ WHAT HAPPENED TO JIMMIE? Readers May Have One Guess If, After Mr. Wimble Left, He Was | Kissed Or— “Mr. Wimble, may 1 look at your watch?" said little Jimmie. “(Certainly, little man,” sald Mr. W. . indulgently, smiling at Jimmy's grown- up sister “You mustn't worry Mr. Wimble, dear,” said Phyllls the elder in a sweet, maidenly voice. "And Jimmie, mother said you were to go to bed at , elght o'clock. Come along now.” Jimmie settled his angel face into a grizzle. “Come, now, don't cry in front of Mr. Wimble,” said sister soothingly. “Sha'n't!"” burst out the youngster. | cards.” | “I'm shocked at you speaking of Mr. Wimble in that manner,” gravely broke in Phyllis. “And we're not go- | ing to play cards.” “OR, yes, you are,” bawled out Jim- mie, struggling from his sister's grasp, “'cos I heard ma tell you everything depended on the way you played your cards tonight.” Temperature Breaks Thermometer. A temperature which amazed the doctors and broke the thermometer is recorded in the case of a girl patient in one of the city hospitals of Klev, Russia. She {s suffering from typhus fever, and her case attracted special attention when a temperature of 112 degrees Fahrenheit was recorded, bursting the therometer. In the pres ence of a number of professors and students her temperature was taken with a special instrument, which showed 122 degrees, later rising to 181 degrees The facts are vouched for by emi nent professors. According to all previous experience life at such a tem- perature is unknown, even imposaible | draped in shadow pale blue satin edged with tiny pale tinted roses. A chiffon coat completed the robe. At the front closing there was a cluster of small pink roses. Still more elab- orate and costly was a gown of pale pink crepe lace and chiffon, There was a short bolero jacket of chiffon, bordered at the bottom with White Volle, Flow- ered Net. | shadow lace running up on the bolero In deep points. There wus a long tunio falling in a deep point at the back. Another attractive model was a sash and petticoat combination of pale } blue crepe trimmed with plaited frills of shadow The sash was out- lined with the plaited shadow lace frills. The shirt had a long tunic of taffeta with an underskirt of plaited shadow lace. lace, GUEST 6HEST, BY AII MEANS Means Comfort for the Visitor Who May Be Persuaded to Stay for the Night. A guest chest should be in every household. A shirtwaist box of gen- erous size will do, although a ce dar | chest will be better. Into it should g0 everything likely to be needed by a guest who comes to stay for the night \ or who is persuaded to stay without | preparation the contents should include a thin and & warm nightgown, chamber or bath slippers, a kimono, bathrobe or dressing gown, dressing jacket, an extra pair of blankets or quilt, a hot- water bag, properly covered, an abund- ance of towels, large and small, thick and thin, of llnen and crash, soap, wash cloths, toothbrushes, absorbent cotton, court plaster and other emer- gency helps for the possible bruise or wound, or accldent; a work basket equipped with black and white thr silk and darning, a d ty of needles and pin , an er hooks 3 | cotton, | egg, ple ! of sci |a card of | linen tape, a pai ory, a plece of wax, 1d eyes, a roll of a card of buttons All ad, | DAINTIEST OF NEGLIGEES FOR | Most of the Models Easy to Copy by | Dainty negligee robes and eacks need of them more in summer than in | for the hot weather than for any other | Good patterns for | late in | the season it is | easy to pick upi pretty summer materials and | with short walst- | The loose robe is at its best in soft | de | No. 666 ik L i ially ! This is a prescription prepared especia for MALARIA or CHILLS & FEVER. | Five or six doses will break any case, and if taken then as a tonic the Fever will not ' & i ! e} & . &ll]c:?nel and does not gripe or sicken, 25¢i/ IN ROBEW [ | & i 7] et t,. [ ansm%‘efl}v IE: e | BB B B P PP BPREBRG DB CAUSE WiHY THIS WONDERFUL INSECT DESTROYER | ISFATALTO ALLFORMS OF INSECTS&VERMIN Ih'.s"IVon-poison ous o lz’ze Hu- manl"‘amily. It can b(! spra -ed on|Beds,Clothin g,fiurbifig' Walls fc. witheut discoloring orlhjwl'{hg theminany way "THEY DIE HASA PLEASANT ODOR AND JSA DEODORIZER D(Q&ES AW -AY,WITH ALL HOUSEHOLDNU! ANCES ASK YOUF o oo e Boeo oo oo B JEALER, AND IF ME v WRITE D ON POISONAUS~ DUES NOT EF. RICES 75°PER QUART 9135 HALFGALLON, /. 42,50 GALLON SPRAYERS.50°EACH Unirep GriemicaLCo FA(;TO RY&OF‘QCE 707 TWIGG ST TAMPAFLA. S PgPP PP P EPTS 5 [} For sale by Brighten-Up Folks. |. » o NOTICE h b S o Notice is hereby given that Rosco Nettles will apply to the commissioners of Lakeland to grant unto him, sociates and assigns, dividu incory of the City or his as- as an Individual or in- 15 a4 body corpors on the 16th day « A D , for a franchise to estat ; maintain a gas plant and works in the city f | of Lakeland, for the purpose of furnishing | & gas to the ety of TLakeland @ hahitants the ¢ time will he thereof, and for other pu missioners are not in s cannot hear made as soon thereafter gned can be heard "0 ROSCO sald appl NETTLFS @ Throw s PEBBLE Into a Pool and See What a Circle It Makes. Throw an ADVERTISEMENT Into This Paper and Yon Wil Also Be Surprised at the Result. | | - & ROk GrEEmindng . FCR FRESH FRUIT & CANDIES, CIGARS 4 AND TOBACCO TE T2 2 T4 T Tl 4 ¢ a & West Side Munn Park Justaround the ¢ oy Every eall Lappreciated | these things will be very useful to the | | guest. A simple list of the included | articles should be kept, and as they | are used, or wear out, they should be replaced promptly. DHHIDIHIHEDIGBESDRGEIDE DI IEIEBBEIT T T YRR AL E LR LT TT EYET LT L L T %MW&MW*%EMM@%M%*WMW@ Ml RS2 PP PP PRI DIGDEGD G e ——— BRPEDDHEP GO VULCANZ Tires and iy ! Inner Tuabes Q It acts on the liver better thfln,I ° All Work G N d1'g] I PETE BIEW:R, y | I 7 The kind Dr. J. Y. Por- ter, State Health Officer, uses - = =2 CE TN QE T RFL 33 Pure Food Store W. K. Jackson W. K.;:Rg JACKSON & McRAE REAL ESTATE Large Listing--Always Some Bargain b ‘¢ YOU ARE THINKING OF BUILDING, SEf MARSHALL & SANDERS The 0Id Reliable Contractors Who have been building houses in Lakeland for yuars" who neyer "FELL DOWN" or failed to give satisfactior. All classes of buildings contracted for. The mw‘ residences built by this firm are evidgnees of their atil make good., MARSHALL & SANDERS Phene 228 Blue | ( ( E | B PP P PP AR DS DOREE DIBIRBBEHS e rrgocoediedo g “CONSULT USs” | For figures on wiring your house. We will save you money. Look out for the | rainy season. Let us put gutter around your house and protect it from decay. T. L. CARDWELL, | Electric and Sheet Metal Contract Phone 233. Rear Wilson Hdwe Co. 1 Now is th Aécepted T Get them while they last Shoe Sale Still Going We are going to move all of | this Season’s Goods to make Room for our Complete New } Fall Line | Get them while they are cheap DUTTON-HARRIS C FOOT FITTERS We have the only Electric S} 10e Repair Shop in QUICK SERVICE

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