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SAFETY LAST!
The Boy - He has seen the sun rise for the last time in Great Bend - Before taking the long, long journey.
LEASBURG 250 MILES - Great Bend - GAINSVILLE 165 MILES
WAITING ROOM, TO TRAINS
"Mother, Mildred has promised to come to the city, and marry me. Just as soon as I've made good."
"Oh Harold, It would just break my heart if you failed..."
"...I Know I'll get nothing but good news from you."
ICE
After a few months,"Limpy Bill", the Boy's pal, One pocketbook between them. usually empty.
"What good is a lavalier without a chain. She can't sew it on."
"I know it, Bill. I'll get the chain, all right the very first money I can scrape up."
Uncle Ike's Pawn Shop, 1110 HESTER STREET, Phone. Bryant 4521 No. 37462, May 5, 1922, Twelve Dollars, $12.00, One Phonograph
"Oh, pal. She's just got to believe that I'm successful. until I am."
"If we'd had more records I could 'a' got the chain, too."
Rent for two weeks $14.00 Final Notice
There were certain days of the week when she could be sure of a letter from him. They were Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Dearest Mildred This little La Vallier Caught my eye, and I thought you might like it. The pattern of the chain did not quite suit me, so I lift it with the Tiffany expert to be altered.
my position with the de Vore Department Store grows in responsibility Every day. My progress has been simply marvelous. Be patient a little while longer. I hope to send for you just as soon as I can clear up four or five big business deals.
The Boy was always early. He couldn't have cared more for his job if it had been a position.
EMPLOYEE'S ENTRANCE DE VORE DEPT. STORE
NO PARKING
"Keep on bein' earlier every mornin', son, an' you'll be President. or a night watchman."
"Keep on bein' earlier every mornin', son, an' you'll be President. or a night watchman."
CITY TOWEL "KEEP CLEAN"
The longest year, The Boy ever spent, in thirty minutes.
"Hey, you! It's all your fault. If you don't get me back in ten minutes I'll lose my job."
"I dunno, my watch has stopped."
RESTAURANT
EVERYTHING For The HOME
"Stop the car at the next corner, please."
ALL, EMPLOYEES MUST REPORT AT 8:30 A.M. SHARP
"You'll be lucky if you don't get fired for this!"
ALL, EMPLOYEES MUST REPORT AT 8 A.M. SHARP
Mr. Stubbs, Head Floorwalker. Muscle-bound, From patting himself on the back.
DeVore Dept. Store
MENS FURNISHINGS
DIRECTORY OF STORE
Saturday brings two great events, A half holiday, and the pay envelope.
Name HAROLD LLOYD 6 Days @ $15.00 Deductions Net No. 205
STORE CLOSES AT ONE O'CLOCK SATURDAY
"I think I like the first pattern you showed me best."
"No, no, Just a sample, please."
"If it ain't Jim Taylor of Great Bend! You old rascal! How you have got on in the world."
"Bill you 'd be surprised at the pull I've got with the cops. I can do anything, and get away with it."
"I'll prove it to you. I'll kneel down behind, and you shove him over backwards. Then watch me square it."
"YOU'LL DO TIME FOR THIS! THE FIRST TIME I LAY EYES ON YOU AGAIN, I'LL PINCH YOU!"
"Shucks, you ain't seen nothin' I could climb one sixteen-stories high, blindfolded."
805, GOOD EATS GOOD No.1, FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, CHICKEN DINNERS, CHICKEN FRIED STEAK COUNTRY GRAVY, OWN BAKERY, STEAKS, CHOP, WAFFLES
SAMPLE BUSINESS MEN'S LUNCH 50 Cents
PLATINUM LaValliere Chains 1/2 off Today Only
1/2 off Today Only
Lavallier Chains $15.50
Name HAROLD LLOYD 6 Days @ $15.00 Deductions Net No. 205
50 Cents.
Direct from"Tiffanys" - via Silverstein & Son.
"Don't you think it's dangerous for a young man to be alone in the city, with so much money?"
"...If I were you, I wouldn't wait. I'd go to him right away."
"I'll do it. I'll surprise him!"
Mother instinct was right. The Boy is in great danger.
"...8-9-10-OUT!"
"Is this a yard and a half?"
"Who dropped that FIFTY DOLLAR BILL?"
Special Bragin Sale DRESS GOODS
"Go and adjust your apparel, young man. I shall report you to the General Manager."
"Very well, Mr Stubbs. I'll send for the young man."
The most wonderful city The Girl has ever seen - except Great Bend.
ANNIVERSARY Sale
"Wrap this, please - The lady is in a hurry."
"We're SO proud of you, Harold, and your w-o-n-d-e-r-f-u-l position."
STUBBS
"Must I personally supervise every sale that is made in this department?"
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