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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19
wARREN's FAMILY TO BLAME

LakeVllle, lud., Feb. l., 19 /.
In regard TO the article in the
Times on the second year of married
life. will say I believe Warren most
TO blame. He is selfish, egotistical
and bigoted He has only been
taught TO consider himself: he has
been reared in a home where selfish
ness abOunded. Ii is the leading trait
in the Curtis family from my point of
view Yes. ! think they act as real
people. In fact they act so real
that ! believe the author must have
gotten her ideas from life. You ask
is this true of life" Yes. this is
true in life. A man with the princi-
pies of Warren Curtis (which is
not impOssible). united with a timid.
sensitive. loving girl like Helen Cur
It's would invariably turn out so.
Helen is wrong in some cases. for in
stance taking Warren along 10 a mill
liner shop was like tempting fate and
/ confess ] did not pity her a great
deal at the outcome. When she knew
the man 50 we'll | believe Helen in
the wrong at times. but only because
she would not let him alone know
ing his disposition. but nine times
out Of ten Warren s seltishneSs caus-
ed the trouble There are men in
South Bend. or 7 might say all over
the United States who might pose as
Warren Curtis Wives who might
impersonate Helen, whose lives are
1ust such failures as Helen's is. But
the whole blame must rest upon
Warren Curtis parents The glimpse
! have had of the elder Curtis is not
beautiful or complimentary 10 them.
They are TO blame for their son S
home life being married; they alone
TO blame that ne cares 30 little for
the comfort of his wife and child.
Ills father before him treated his mo-
Their with less respect than he would
= servant and SO he did not teach his
on that his mother was anything
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19

other than commonplace. No respect
nor affection was shown her. A
good son makes a good husband. Had
the example been set in his childhood
he would have followed it for he has
many good qualities, but they have
been blunted by his earlier training
Helen's greatest fault is she loves too
much or lavishes it too freely. Ii is
her nature. the nature God has Civ
en- her cannot be changed. | believe
the blame in such cases lies in the
parents on the husband or on the
wifes side. People look upon this as
fiction. Truth is really stronger than
fiction and this is as true as the
drama from actual observation /
admire Mrs. Urner as a writer She
handles her subjects splendidly and
brings out every item of interest.
With wonderful talent and genius |
have been deeply interested in the
second year of married life, since it
first began to appear and after read
ing the aforementioned article
concluded TO write my opinion on
the subject and no doubt YOU will
be surprised to see | have placed the
blame upon the parents, where it
really belongs. This question is a
broad subject, but it is the way mo-
theirs real their sons and daughters
that make marriage a failure They
forget the son they cherish may
wiring some young girls heart and
may embitter her whole future and
make her life a curse Train them
to be kind, cOnsiderate, and gentle to
mother so they will be to their
wives. MRS. J. /. HERSHEY.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19
MOTHER! IS CHILD'S
STOMACH SOUR, SICK?
If Cross, FeveriSh, ConStipated,
Give "CaIifornia Syrup
of Figs"

Don't scOld your fretful, peevish
child. See if tongue is coated; this is
a sure sign its little stomach liver and
bowels are clogged with sour waste.
When lstless. pale, feverish, full of
cold, breath bad, throat sore, doesn't
eat. sleep or act naturally has
stomachache Indigestion, diarrhoea.
give teaspOOnful of California
Syrup of Figs andin Few hours all
the foul waste, the sour bile and fer
menting food passes out of the bowels
and you have a we'll and playful child
again Children love this harmless
fruit laxative" and mothers can rest
easy after giving it. because it never
fails to make their little "insides''
clean and sweet.
Keep il handy. Mother. A little
given today saves a sick child tomor-
row, but get the genuine. Ask your
druggist for a 50-cent bottle of cali
fOrnia Syrup of Figs" which has di
rections for babies. children of all
ages and for grown-ups plainly on the
bottle. Remember there are counter
feits sold here. so surely look and see
that yours is made by the california
Fig Syrup Company" Hand back with
contempt any other fig Syrup.-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19
BOTH NEED SYMPATHY.

Whose fault is it? That is the
question. The author has given us
an interesting subject for debate.
Truly. I'm charmed with both char
acters. Helen and Warren, with all
the troublesome accidentals thrown
in cause and effect.
First cause: We attach TO Helen
the effect OF which poor Worren bears
most admirably, remembering the
deeper the love. the more eXactinS
we are for perfection in that we love.
Doubtless. Helen disturbed her moth
er. much the same way. She does
Warren. but Warren is not her
mother: and we learn from the
highest authority that the best and
most clever man needs the sympathy
and attention Of their wives whom
they proudly give the credit for their
success in the responsible positions
they have held through life. No wife
could hold a more noble position
than to be true helpmeet. 1t Is
conscience that makes towards of us
sometimes. and has led Helen into
deceiving Warren a practice that
weaVes a tangled web. There are oc-
casions when patience ceases 10 be
"A virtue. However. were we TO pre-
sumo TO symDathize with Warren ON
those occasions. we would soon learn.
Helen was with all her faults, the
queen of his heart and the pride of
his life Thus with enchanted inter
est we will watch the blending of'the
cOlorS i'm this pOCture Of life, IN which
deep shading may be needed To bring
out and enhance the beauty and
grandeur OF this interesting picture
the characters OF Helen and Warren.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19

1 really believe Helen is to- blame.
Did YOU ever in all the story 10 date
read one word OF reproach for War
rem from Helen? No. lie is just the
kind of a man she needs. She loves
him, she said she did. and as long as
she is satisfied, and she must be or
she would not stand mis- treatment.
Warren may just Is well explode at
home as elsewhere. Some day Hele5
will see the fool she has been these
past years. and 10 will surprise her TO
think how easy she could have de-
manded mis- respect. and Warren
could he managed just dandy if he
had "A wife that had an ounce Of
spunk. She seems 20 be gaining
however. Keep on Helen. and If ]
could whisper in your ear we would
have that great big beautiful doll
of yours doing the tango all the way
from the office home every night.
MARY SHEA.
WARREN NEEDS FI0GGING.
Helen is foolish and Warren is a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19
Estate of Evan T.. Guntle.
NOTICE OF EINAL ACCOI NJ

BY Direction Of john 7. Gully. Admimis-
traitor of the Estate Of Evan r. Guntlc late
OF st. Josephp County. in tie state Of In
diana deceased.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN To- the
heirs. legatees and deviseeS of said decd
ent and all other persons Interested in
said estate that said Administrator has
filed in this Court final account and
vouchers for the final settlement Of said
estate and they are therefore hereby re-
quired 10 be and appear in said Court on
the Jth day OF March. 1914. when the same
will be heard. and make proof Of their
heirShfp. or claim To any part OF said
rate and show cause. If any there be- why
said account and vouchers should not be
approved
WITNESS. the Clerk and the seal Of the
ST Joseph Circuit Court az South Bend
Indiana. this 10th day Of February. 1914
FRANK T. CHRISTOPH Clerk.
BY ii. T. Dickey. Deputy.
Feb Ills
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19

brute. She is afraid of him and he
does not love her If he did he would
be anxious to get home TO tell her
all about his plans and work. and she
would not need to ask SO many Ques-
tions. If her questions irritate him,
why doesn't he COnfide to her all of
his troubles and worries? She has a
right to know and surely hers is a
mpathet1c nature. of course ii is
not every woman that understands a
mans affairs and ] think ii the duty
of every woman to Keep posted in her
husbands line of work and read up
on all the current topics of the day,
that she may be able to hold an in
telligent conversation with MIN when
he is inclined To talk. Would a man
that loved his wife speak To her as
Warren did to Helen about that ola
trunk? / should say not. 1t looks
to me very much like a case of the
Lon and the mouse OF course Wnen
there are any children a woman is
handicapped, and can not get out
and work for herself, otherwise
Helen could snap her fingers in his
face and tell him To take his old
trunk and go to California and stay.
But no, she loves him too much and
because he takes advantage of that
love and treats her SO cruelty lie
shows how very small he is. Small i'm
every sense OF the word. Ii Helen
only had a dash Of pep" in her
make up" she would be six to his
half dozen, and give him just what
he ought to have-a dozen right
good hOggings-after that he would
know that he was not the only peb-
BILE on the beach. and that his wife
was not slave TO be driven about
at his command. but q woman to he
sheltered and protected by the love
OF a strong noble man.
4 WIFE.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19
CHICAGO OPENS
ITS NE VI GROCERY
Prices Are Much Lower Than
in Other StoreS-FirSt Day
Attracts Many Eager Pur-
ChaSerS.

CHICAGO Feb. 19.-The city of
Chicago went into the grocery bust
ness Wednesday. The store was open
for two hours before a single custom
or entered Then the housewives of
the Back f the yards" neighborhood
began pouring through the doors of
the municipal store faster than the
clerks could serve them.
About the room were gaudy signs
announcing sensatiOnally low prices
foT goods. The advance guard of the
housewives looked at the signs and
the prices i'm establishment Nearly
every article in the store was offered
for sale from twenty To 80 per cent
cheaper than the neighborhood gro
GERS ask. The grocery is 20 he operat-
ed under the direction of the county
agents office and cost prices are TO
be charged for all articles.
The following scale of prices was
advertised in, the signs posted about
the store. GrOcer'S GitV'S
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19
WHIT Is MARREN.s SIDE.

My opinion concerning the domestic
troubles of the curtis family is that
they are both to blame for the rough
sailing that they sometimes encOun-
ter; but the greater share of the UNI
happiness lies with Warren.
Ii is very evident that Helen never
does anything Intentionally To irritate
her husband. while Warren seems to
take a peculiar delight in saying and
doing unpleasant things Helen would
he happier no doubt if she did not
show how much she cares for her hus-
bands love and caresses: but when
he sees how badly his rude speeches
and actions make her feel he should
be more careful in his treatment of
her. Why did he ask her hand in
marriage if he did not care for her
love and caresses?
He is inconsistent in many ways.
He gives no thought for expenses
when he does the buying. but is sure
To put a limit To her expenditures; she
must cater To his likes and diSlikes.
but not ne to hers
one of his most grevious faults is
his habit of causing her humiliation
in public and before his people. She
il far away from her people and some
times feels homesick and lonesome.
Warren should remember this and be
more Considerate.
Helen. knowing how little Warren
cares for her loving demonstrations,
should curb her desires in this respect
and seem more Indifferent toward him.
Her augmentation of the little details
and worries Of every day life cause
her useless annoyance and heart
aches.
Warren should tell his wife his
business plans and worries and should
be willing TO listen 10 her household
perpleNities.
We are somewhat handicapped in
Tot being able TO see Warren =
thoughts as we DO HelenS
~
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19
A. WRONG.

Following is translation of the
above.
1 will now tell you what | think
about the story. Namely. for my part,
/ think that Helen is a little more to
blame than Warren; for example, we
women have learned that from our
ancestor. Eve. That is to say. if Eve
hadn't bitten into the apple. Adam
wouldn't have done so. But still.
Warren too has his faults. He has
some of Adams temper in his veins:
that is to say, Adams son, Cain-why
did he kill his brother, Abel? Sim
ply because the Lord did not consider
Cain sincere. / think we all have our
faults just as Helen and Warren had
theirs. | remain for a long time
reader of the News-Times.
EMMA X, MishaWaka
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19
0LO-TIME COLD
CURE-ORINK TEAL

Get a small package Of Hamburg
Breast Tea. or as the German folks
call IL. Hamburger Brust Thee" at
any pharmacy Take a tablespoonful
OF the tea. put a cup OF boiling water
upon il. pour through a sieve and
drink "A teacup full at any time TX is
the most effective way TO break "a
cold and cure grip. as IL opens the
pores. relieving congestion. Also
loosens the bowels. thus brea king
cold at once.
1t is inexpensive and entirely vege-
table. therefore harmless.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19

Whose fault is ii? Helen would
agree with me that il is her fault and
she viii gladly bear the blame.
knowing Warren seldom troubles
trouble. until her troubles trouble
him In the third year we will look
for the child like as it appears with
the larger mind-like perfect music
unto noble words
Thanking you for the privilege of
joining in this interesting debate. and
with my compliments TO lie author,
am very respectfully yours.
EMERALD.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19
This Lowell Man Praises Father Johns
Medicine as Family Remedy for
Colds and Body Building.

In a recent letter. Thomas Chinn Of
Lowell. SAYS: My family have all
been benefited by taking Father Johns
Medicine to such an extent that
want TO tell others how much good it
has done. We all take it. my wife
and myself and our three children.
Wilmer, George and Ethel, and i'm the
two years since il has been our family
medicine Father Johns Medicine has
always given the desired results 1
lost IL pounds a short while ago as a
result of overWork-I took Father
Father Johns Medicine is for sale
Cor. Washington av. and Michigan S
Steinel 124 y. Michigan St. and prac
city. If you have any difficulty i'm get
your druggist. write to Father Johns
one dollar for full sized bottle.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19

your paper. who wrote i'm his opinion
about Helen needing a good beating
about once a month surely he could
never at any time had real love in
his poor life, if he had met the right
KIND Of women he would respect her
too much to air in public his ideas
II Helen had only married Warren
Tor home. dress and something to
eat, and not for love. she would long
ere two years had passed have got
redress in the divorce court
AIRS FLA RENEE r
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19
MEN DON'T UNDERSTAND WIVES
Argos, Ind. Feb. 16, 1911.

7 7
Contest Editor News-Times:
In nearly all cases both are to
blame, but I think the real trouble
is We as we'll as Warren and Helen,
enter into marriage without making
a study of it. Men don't seem to un-
derstand their wives Money and
good clothes don't make happiness
Helen would give far more for a
few kind words and caresses than for
anything else.
If Warren. as Well as all other
husbands would plan to spend all of
his evenings az home and she to be
smiling when he came this would be
q world of married bliss.
MRS. o. G..
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19
RUB SORE, LAME BACK
STOPS LUMBAGO PAIN
Rub BaCkaChe Away With Small
Trial Bottle of Old "St.
Jacobs OIL"

Back hurt you1 Can't straighten
up without feeling sudden pains. sharp
aches and twinges2 Now listen,
That's lumhagO. sciatica cot maybe
from a strain. and you'I get blessed
relief the moment YOU rub your back
with soothing penetrating ST Jacobs
oil" Nothing else takes out sore
ness, lamenesS and stiffness so quickly.
You simply rub il on and out comes
the pain. Ii is perfectly harmless and
doesn't burn the skin
IimSer up, Don't suffer, Get
small trial bottle from any drug
store and after using III Just once.
yOu'U forget that YOU ever had back
ache. lumhago or sc!atica because
your back will never hurt or cause
any more misery. IL never disappOints
and has been recommended for 50
rs.-Adverusement.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19

Johns Medicine and have regained
all the weight / lost and am feeling
fine. We give Father Johns to the
children and it always cures their
colds and keeps them well and
strong" (Signed) Thos II. Chinn,
121 South Highland street.
AS a family medicine Father Johns
Medicine has a history OF so years
success. 1t is a safe medicine for
young or old because it is free from
alcohol or dangerous drugs. Best for
colds and all throat and lung troubles
builds you up.
n South Bend by COonley Drug Co.
o.. also Public Drug Store. Streibel x
ically all other drug stores in the
ing Father Johns Medicine from
Medicine, Lowell Mass. enclosing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19
WARREN QUEER HUsBAND.

curtis Contest Editor: My SYM
patty Is all with Helen. When a man
makes "A woman his wife. IL is for
better and worse. and marriage at
any time is a gamble and To live IN
harmony one must drop seeming
personal grievances and be forbear-
ing one to the other What kind OF
husband must Warren be that poor
Helen should be- afraid 10 discuss her
loss in the shape OF "a patty sum Of
money. Where love is. there should
be perfect trust and in her fear Of
what her husband woulc say regard
:ug her loss. she would resort 10 lie
to avoid the scolding How often
does man lose large sums of
money Does h. mention his loss TO
his wife No. he j. too superior and
please let me say that the Mr.. in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19

Warren is too cold toward Helen
She would do her own housework if
ever SO hard To please him if she
could nestle in his lap with his arm
around her to rest her nerves. Her
only aim is to please Warren. but he
does not know it. but Will find out to
his cost later
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19

My opinion. Helen is of a beautiful
loving disposition. If Warren was
more like Romeo they would get
along better.
MRS NJ l..
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19

GREENCASTLE. - The Nandalia
Railroad company has been made the
defendant IN suit for $4,000. filed by
j. W Browning. who alleges that he
was permanently injured when struck
on the hand 10y an axe welded bv a
fellow workman last May.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19
Our Methods Are the Latest and Most Scientific in
All Cases.

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19

TONIO.-An increase Of 40 per cent
in freight rates now charged bv the
Pere Marquette and q repeal OF the
twO-cent mileage rates viii he nee
eSsary IF the road is restored TO paw
ing basis was the statement OF 8 L
Merriam. general solicitor of the road
when he asserted. that the road was
deeply in debt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19

The inattention and selfshness of
Warren TO his wife is. | think. the
main cause of their trouble.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19
LAYS BLAME on EVE.


Dear EditOr:-In answer to your
prize contest. Second Year of Mar
ried Life excuse me for telling YOU
in German.
SO viii ich ihenen nun sagen was
ich Won der geShichte denke: Namlich.
fur mein tail denke ich das Helene
Elm weLig mahr schult hat den War
rem: yum beispiel wiz damen haben
das Won unserer vormutter gelernt.,
naimlich Won Eve hattie sic NIGHT in
den APPEL gebissen, so hattie Adam
auch NIGHT. aber dOch Warren hat
auch seine fehler. da liegt auch shon
was Won with i'm blut Won Adam her,
namlich Adams sohn, Kain-warum
shlug er SEMEN bruder. Habel tod
we'll er fur NIGHT anfrichtig angeschen
war bein Hern. und so denk ich wir
ale haben unsere fehler gerade vie
Helen und Warren.
Nerbleibe ich Elm sehr LANCER News
Times lesser. EMMA r..
MishaWaka.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19
Men and Women Take
An Equal Interest In The
who's to Blame?" Contest

Men and women are taking an equal
interest in the Who's TO Blame contest.
Many agree that most men who make
unsuccessful husbands do so because
they are lacking in understanding.
me cOncensuS of opinion is that most
women value kindness and affection
FAR beyond riches Won't some one
take up a defence of Warren? All
answers must be in before Saturday
IN order TO have an opportunity of
winning the prize of So
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-19

WARREN NEEDS FL0GGING.
Helen is foolish and Warren is a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15

which weakens resistance, may give the deadly dipliccus his chance. It is, therefore. important to treat the cold germ as severely as he has treated you. He is fastidious and does not like onions Dose him with raw onions and he dies. As for the members of the family who object to onions-well. man must not give up his hope of escape from the lurking diplocus merely because his sisters, his cousins or his aunts abhor the penetrant per- fume of raw onions.
 Large, luscious onions response temptingly amid the green grocer's ar ray of edib1es. But only the brave who deserve, and are unfraid of, the fair. dar suggest their being bought ana served raw. Only a few bold spirits will go so far as to smuggle them into the household for consumption at the Witching time O night when "hel1 it. self preathes out conta agion on the world" and a man who has eaten an onion should, by comparison, seem innocuous and blameless.
 But inasmuch as a bacteriologist in- dorses the onion as a cold cure, and tells how it acts, let us be up and doing with heart for any argument in protest that may be made. With a Spanish onion as large as a squash and the "fxin's" that go herewith, let those of us who have hitherto lacked in polite company, the courage of our convictions, go as far as we like The onion has an oil in it, and the oil has a Latin name and a specific function. And pneumonia Is a deadly peril which must te guarded against at all costs. and in defiance of contumely. Even if one hasn't cold, who can tell what might bring forth? Pre- ventive medicine beats a pound of cure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15

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