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The Seaside Sibyl · Anonymous — chapter 10 of 15 · ~449 words · public domain

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Our Occupations Gone! “ROUGH ON RATS” did it.]

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61. You’re building castles in the air, To end in grief and dark despair.

62. On Sea Girt beach entranced you’ll be By charms more rare than scenery.

63. Sunflower, lily and daffodil An empty purse will never fill.

64. Blue and white--your sole delight; Yellow and black are put to flight.

65. You lack the courage to say “No,” Hence all your troubles here below.

66. Lawn Tennis is the pastime sweet Where a life partner you will meet.

67. Enjoy the sunshine while you may-- Too soon the chance will pass away.

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“POLO.”--NEWPORT.]

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A Texas Judge is credited with the following decision: “The fact is, Jones, the jail is an old, rickety affair, as cold as an iron wedge. You applied to this court for a release on bail, giving it as your opinion that you would freeze to death there. The weather has not moderated, and to keep you from freezing, I will direct the sheriff to hang you at four o’clock this afternoon.”

“Remember,” said a trading Quaker to his son, “in making thy way in the world, a spoonful of oil will go further than a quart of vinegar.”

The most effective way for a boy to learn a bee sees--by just putting his finger into the hive.

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WELLS’ THROAT & LUNG BALSAM

25c., 50c. and $1.00 Bottles.

The success with which WELLS’ THROAT AND LUNG BALSAM has met proves it the most remarkable medicine of the past or present. Its effects are so evident and well attested that it is attracting attention from all classes of society. It is without question the most reliable remedy for troublesome coughs that has yet appeared.

E. S. WELLS, PROPRIETOR, JERSEY CITY, N. J.]

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WELLS’ MAY APPLE LIVER PILLS

For Biliousness, Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia and Constipation.

The Original and Genuine are only made by

EPHRAIM S. WELLS, Chemist, Cor. Monticello & Harrison Aves. Jersey City.

These are the ones you want. You do not have to take a handful to get the effect. They act pleasantly, properly, no griping, no calomel, no injury in any weather or climate. Reliable, healthful, a pleasant Family Pill, a great improvement, equally good for children or adults. The best, purest and safest, for Headache, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Fullness, Biliousness, Liver Disease, &c. Purely, Strictly Vegetable, made from juices of fresh herbs.

THEY PURIFY THE BLOOD by removing inert and effete matter from the system, and giving activity and health to the Liver and Stomach.

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