Motion Picture Magazine (Mar-Jul 1918)

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Experts train you Day or eveninK classes. Easy terms Write for free book. N Y. Institute of Photography, Dept 27, 141 W. 36th St N. Y. E. Brunei, operating 20 studio: To Our Readers The Motion Picture Magazine guarantees the reliability and integrity of its advertisers. However, should there be any misrepresentation whatever, notify us promptly, and either the advertiser or ourselves will refund your money. M. P. PUBLISHING COMPANY 175 Duf field Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM A toilet preparation of merit,. Helps to eradicate dandruff. For Restoring Color and : Beauty to Gray and Faded Hair 50c. and SI. 00 at dnigtrlata. Questions That Stumped the Answer Man He Rewards the Scholars and Wits Who Put His Knowledge and Drollery to Shame Feeling seasonably windy in March, I issued a challenge to all my clientele, from humble lord cardinals to exalted boiler-makers, to ask me four questions that I couldn't answer. I now notice I must have been nearing my second childhood, or else old age rushes in where youth fears to tread. In the self-sufficiency of the armor of my knowledge, I blindly thought that it was impenetrable. But there are questions and questions ! Unfortunately for me, my egotistical challenge was copied profusely by the newspapers, with the result that my $100 of hoarded gold is being sought after by every greedy interrogator in the country. For quite a few carefree weeks, I answered the endless barrage of questions just like that! They were my easy, matutinal exercise. I was so fond of them that I even rushed a few of my answers into print. Literally, tons of unanswered questionnaires surrounded and engulfed my desk. My brain, sharpened to a hissing edge, began to dull. The most {airy-like, little question became a giant that brutally cudgeled my encephalon. I hereby confess that, thru stressed numbers and an overdose of thought and work on my part, I have been tripped up, floored, set by the heels, flabbergasted and befuddled by many of the questions directed at me — or, more properly, my pocketbook. I could write a book upon the resourcefulness, intelligence and tireless enthusiasm that governed me in selecting fhe prize-winning questions. But modesty forbids ! There is only one moral,-, and it applies to only me. Never again will I spread the wings of braggadocio outside the four walls of my den. Now that I r.m parting with my savings, all my savings of a lifetime, I do so without regret. The incubus of a million added questions has been lifted from my lily-white shoulders. Now, who is the sage who has asked me the most sensible question that I could not answer? I acknowledge her to be Frieda Heaney, Smithtown Branch, N. Y., and here is her bullet-proof question: "If there is a loving God watching over His peoples, how can He sanction the frightful destruction and sufferings of the present World War in order to carry out a reformatory plan of evolution ?" My $50 in gold has already sped into her yawning pocketbook. (If Frieda, or anybodye else, could answer this question satisfactorily, I would almost be willing to double the fee.) Who is the king's jester who has dumbfounded me with the most unanswerable fool question? I acknowledge her to be Bertha E. Moore, 2613 Thirteenth St., N. W.. Washington, D. C, and. her foolish query is: "If Charlie Chaplin and Doug Fairbanks were twins, which one would they resemble the most — Charlie or Doug?" My twenty-five golden ducats are already gleaming in her purse. Furthermore, who is the esoteric philosopher that has confounded me with the most profound question? I acknowledge him to be Stanley F. Widener, 461 North Garey Ave.. Pomona, Cal., and his stickler is: "When world peace corner will it be as the offspring of a decided victory for one side or the other, or will it be as the result of a change in the points of view of the combatants?" My fifteen minted shekels now repose in his blue jeans. Finally, who is the prince of wits that has shackled me with the wittiest shaft ? I present him to you as Frank Dill, Salt Creek, Wyoming, who suggests the following sartorial crisis: "If, thru war economy, pants are to be shortened, I would' like to know at which end, and how much ?" My ten golden doubloons are now resting in his old stone jar. To all the high-brows, roughnecks, checker players, prime ministers, fools, flirts, freaks and Solomons who have competed in the Answer Man Contest, I say a benedicite, also so-long! . Your attack has been glorious, wonderful, overpowering, and with a humble and chastened spirit, I beseech you to follow me back to my old quarters, furnished with eightpoint type and plenty of it. Yours to the death, The Answer Man.