A fellow whose appearance warranted a belief that he had (juari elle<l with soap and water some years age applied for a position as porter with a large concern where help was had ly needed. The manager looked him over doubtfully. Finally he handed him a half-crown. "Go up town, and take a hath." he told him. " Then come back and maybe I'll be abte to take you on." The fellow started for the door. " And oh, by the way," the manager called after him, " if there's any change left take another bath."
From the time of Saint. Petei to the year 1153, all the Fop Rome wore, beards.
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King Country Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 389, 23 August 1911, Page 2
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109Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 King Country Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 389, 23 August 1911, Page 2
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