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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-28
Seeing America
First
BY Fred Kelly.

From Diary:
People dwelling in San Francisco,
and in New York city, have one trait
in common. In both towns the resi-
dents have a tendency TO lose sight
of the fact that there is a consider
able stretch of continent lying beyond
their own immediate locality
The point of view of the San Fran
cisCan may be illustrated by con-
versation / overheard the other morn
ing between a resident and a tourist.
San Francisco is located on a PENN
sula which parallels the mainland and
the visitor did 1Ot have the lay of
things quite coz ~ectly in his mind.
SO the San Fran cisco man explained
it TO him like this: Take your left
hand" says he palm upward. The
thumb is San Francisco. The index
finger clear on down to the wrist is
the rest Of California, the space be-
tween your thumb and finger being
the bay. over on your little finger
somewhere is New York city. in be-
tween there and the index finger is
the rest Of the continent. Doesn't
that make it plain?'
A map of the United States drawn
according to that description would
just about represent the Californian
idea of the relative size of the rest of
the country.
The difference between the Califor-
MIA and the New York point of view,
however. is this:
The California man really knows
that there is a stable chunk of con-
tinent beyond him, and only his en-
thusiasm gives oVer-emphasis to his
own state. But the average New
Yorker really and truly believes that
beyond Jersey City TO the west lies
nothing except peace.
Here is another incident that seems
to illustrate the -sufficiency of Cal
ifornia TO Californian. A visitor from
Kentucky was chatting with a man
at San Francisco.
81 see you're from the SOUTH" OBJ
served the San Franciscan; I'm a
sOutherner myself"
"Ah, is that So" beamed the Ken
tucl1ian. What part of the south %
"Oh"-blandly and with perfect
Omposure-'from southern Califor-
MIA"
AS one middle westerner expressed
it:
Each and every Californian talks
as if there were not 10 exceed two
towns in the whole world and he
owned one of them"
One of the delights of San Fran
cisco is the calm, self-contained man
ner in which the natives will boast
of their climate even in the midst of
raw drilling rain. And if there
is any detail of the weather there
that is really a liability, that is the
very feature they like TO pick out and
feature as an asset. For example,
before reaching San Francisco,
heard much of fogs.
If it wasn't for the fOgs. the eli
mate there would be extremely health
full and invigorating," southern
Californian told me.
The first man / talked to about
weather in San Francisco was a wait
er. He seemed 10 have intuitiVely
sensed the fact that | had heard in
advance of the fogs. In fact it was
fOggy and chilly even as 1 gave him
my breakfast order
Nice fog this morning" he remark
ed without cracking a smile.
"Do they have these fogs all the
timer" l inquired
"Oh. no, not all the time-just
enough to make everything nice" he
replied, cheerfully. You know. they
are very good for ones health. sir.
e have scarcely any sickness here. I
think il must be on account of the
| heavy fogs."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-28
EARNED IT

Customer-NOu'Ve cot nerve u
charge seventy-fye cents for filling
this prescription. III bet the ingre-
dents didn't cost over a nickel
Druggist-Nery true. but just think
OF all the time I had 10 spend deciph-
ering the doctors handwriting-N Y.
World
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-28

COONLEY TONIC ENT. SARSA-
PARILLALBest blood purifier made.
81 size. sec per bottle at Coonleys
Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-28

Gravel, Mama and medicines OF all
kinds at Coonleys. AGvt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-28

liz will be pretty smooth back
number that gets by on straw hat
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-28

a good many mems idea e earning
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-28

Business conditions are better than
they have been for over a year This
is in spite of adverse and destructive
legislation at Washington, but by rea-
son of a concerted and determined ef-
fort on the part of people generally to
live through the remaining two years
of the Wilson administration and
make the best of it.-Times, Pendle-
ton, Ind. April Is. 1915.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-05-28
OVERLOOKING ROSES

Everblooming roses should be at
their best during the fall months.
Tea roses must be fed literally; old
but bone meal is good.
Dig several big spoonfuls of fer
tilizer about the roots of each rose
planted, replacing the mulch.
cut back the blooming branches as
Soon as the flowers fade; work the
soil under them and give a good soak
ing with manure water early in Sep
-ember and you will have abundant
bloom until frost.
Sharp pruning and good feeding is
the sure means of getting fall roses.
Keep down all insect pests with spray
of sulpho-tobacco soap used according
to directions on the package.
A tendency to blight of buds at this
season means insects at the roots
Dissolve a peck Of fresh lime in a bar
rel of water and give the ground a
good soaking with the solution, using
only clear water on top.
When pruning the roses, use all cut
tings four or five inches long for root
ing. Insert the cutting in welLworke6
soil, leaving one eye above the sur
face, firm the earth about them, give
a good soaking, and turn over them 9
glass fruit jar, pressing it into the
ground. Draw the soil up around the
jar, but not owe it, keep the ground
moist, and leave until spring.
Rose cuttings may be rooted il
moist sand in any warm place, but tbs
sand must not be allowed to dry ouf
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-05-28

time at home. Homemade neckwear
can be quite as dainty as that seen in
the shops, and can be produced at
much less cost.
Very fine, sheer wolfe is a new ma
terial used for neckwear. 1t is in
tended to supersede organdie, and / be-
lieve it will quickly find favor-if for
no reason other than that it is very
easily Numbered. Since neckwear, to
be attractive, must be ever fresh, any
thing which will tend to lessen the
laundry work is sure to be appreciated.
Net is a close second to wolfe. This,
too, is not difficult to keep clean, and
1t wears like iron.
Net is lightly embroidered this year.
For example, a little vine in the front
of the chemisette divides and runs on
either side of the collar. This is
worked with medium fine embroidery
cotton in solid satin and outline stitch.
The work is easy to do if the design be
backed with tissue paper. The paper
can be pulled away when the embroid-
cry is finished.
The fluffy side frill is in vogue again.
A jabot thus adorned will do much to
redeem a somber-looking dress or an
out-of-date waist. There should be a
number of these fluffy frills lying about
at home, as it was SO popular a model
not long ago. Those who must make
them will need, for n jabot, half a
yard of pretty insertion and from
three-quarters to n yard of edging
for the frill-according to the width
of the frill.
English eyelet embroidery is favored
above all else for the strip, though
some frills of fine voile are edged with
a narrow ilet lace and attached t o a
strip of the lace-but wider. Some
models show the frill on both sides OF
the strip. In this case the jabot ends
just below the bust and the frill is car.
ried all around.
Tiny pearl buttons are used for trim.
ming neckwear, in place of the little
linen buttons of last year.. They have
NO visible means of attachment, but
are known as trimming buttons. The
ordinary pearl buttons with holes for
s@wing are not the proper thing.
These are small details, but they
mark the up-to-date neckwear; and
one might as we'll get the correct
thing when purchasing.
All neckwear apparently closes ir
front. The net chemisettes, however
-
a decoration which DISCUSSES this fact
For example, there may be embroidery
and buttons or frills of lace down the
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-05-28
VWEM

had the best OF reasons Tor being hopeful and
confident Their president was a trained soldier.
He had studied at West Point, and had had e-
perience both in the army and in the war de-
partment. Above all things, he had the conf
dence of his Ssople.
1t is n wonder that the people of the South
received the announcement of Lincoln's call for
$4,000 troops with derisive laughter and cheers.
This was on the third of April. By the thirtieth
Of May their loyalty to their cause had become
more enthusiastic. This was especially true of
their younger men. The military drill incident
to their preparation for war with them was a
pleasant pastime There was no need of a call
for troops. Thousands of them were ready and
anxious to enlist. Manassas Junction, Va, had
been selected as the rallying place for the Con-
f~ederates, and volunteers we're gathering there.
Such was the situation the thirtieth of May in
1861. A calm before the storm. Fiftytwo days
later the battle of Bull Run,
The truthfuiness of the old saying, Coming
events cast their shadows before" must have
been realized by the people both in the North
and in the South the thirtieth of May in 1868, for
at that time there we're pending two events. eth.
er Of which. these people must have realized,
might prove to be the turning point of the war.
One Of these. they knew. would happen soon 1t
Vicksburg, the other somewhere in the East, but
at what place no one could at this time ~foretell.
ANY news from vicksburg?" must have been
the question which was asked hundreds Of times
on this day when neighbor met ~neighbor. The
people Of the north were hoping that their SOL
diers would soon succeed in capturing this
stronghold of the Confederacy, but there were
doubts In their minds. Grant had not as yet
gained the confidence of the Union people.
Within the three weeks Immediately preceding
this thirtieth of May the Union forces had been
gaining a series of victories near Vicksburg.
Grant had defeated Joe Johnston at Jackson
and had placed Union troops in charge Of that
city. He had defeated Pemberton both at Cham
pion's Hill and at Big Black river. Pemberton,
now cut of from communication with Johnston,
had retired within the defenses at Vicksburg.
Eight days before this thirtieth of May Grant
had tried to take these defenses by assault, but,
being repulsed, he had taken up his position on
the heights north of the city and had begun his
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-05-28
DICTATES OF FASHION

Charming poke bonnets are fash
Toned of crepe or chiffon.
Evening gowns generally have no
sleeves, or very tiny ones.
Jackets to correspond nicely with
the full skirts should be short.
Small fiat bows of braid-like ribbon
are seen on smart little hats.
Bell sleeves and bishop sleeves are
style innovations for waist fashions as
well as for gowns.
Short skirts for day dresses and
trained gowns for evening wear are
the last style specifications received.
~Old-fashioned checked silks in snuff
colored browns, greens, blues and vel
lows and blacks are novelties in dull
toned effects.
Even though the high waist line will
be fashionable, the normal line will be
the controlling position for belt lines
this season.
The high collared waist with a
shirred yoke and collar or organdie
n bodice of null or lawn is another
vogue of much interest.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-05-28

They are too tall to take up and pot
for the house during the early autumn
nights.
For the chrysanthemums, grow
some in boxes or large pots. taking
them not later than July or August.
If you want yer large, fine flowers.
thin the buds mercilessly and give
plenty of fertilizer and good growing
conditions.
When the asters come up, trans
plant some of the finest to boxes or
pots while small; sink the boxes in
the soil and as the weather grows
cool remove to the veranda or a cool
shed. They will bloom beautifully
until the house must be closed up.
with heated air inside.
The California poppy may be trans
planted the same way and its bloom
ing period prolonged till long after
frost. 1t is lovely in flower and foli-
age.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-05-28

North and in the South, on TINS thlEtletn VI
May. not knowing what would happen next were
waiting and watching. Gettysburg Ia AZ w
become a realization.
Twenty wears after the Civil war Grant while
on his diving bed said: 1.-The greatest general
who ever lived was Robert E. Lee, IL oo not
take Grant twenty years to realize the greatness
of Lee; he had been brought to a full reahzatlon
of this fact early in May. 1864. when their armies
met in the Wilderness.
On the thirtieth of May, in 1864, the attention
Of the people both in the North and the South
was conferred on this one man. Note the situa-
ton, or rather the events of the preceding year
which had led up to this situation. On the thir-
tieth of May, 1863, the Army of Northern Vir-
ginia, under command of Lee, was on its march
to invade Pennsylvania. A few days later the
Union soldiers gained two of the most important
victories of the war, one at Vicksburg, one at
Gettysburg.
On this thirtieth of May we find Lee still keep
ing guard of Richmond. Grant, who soon after
his victory at vicksburg had been called to
Washington, had been appointed lieutenant gen.
eral of the Union army. "On to Richmond" had
at once become the war cry of his soldiers. With
in the month of May Grants army had been re-
pulsed three times by the Army of Northern vir-
ginia-at the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, North
Anna. Four days later, Cold Harbor! The same
result, Lee still keeping guard. The word re-
ceived at Washington was Victory" But victory
at such a cost! Thousands of the Unions best
soldiers lost!
Such was the situation on this day in 1864,
No other thirtieth of May had been as serious as
this one. At the white House of the Confed-
eracy," Richmond, there was a feeling of tenn.
porary security. In Washington there was dis
enlargement.
On the thirtieth of May, in 1865, the war for
Union had ended. The day before President
Johnson had issued his proclamation of amnesty
in which he pardoned all who had taken part In
the rebellion on condition that they would sub
scribe to an oath of allegiance to the United
States, and accept the recults of the war, includ
ing the emancipation Of The slaves. The signins
of this oath by Confederate soldiers on this day
was the first formal step in the reuniting of the
states of the Union.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-05-28
sPLENDoR IN SUMMER WRAPS
Gorgeous Designs Sent From Paris
Will in All Probability Become
the Seasons Modes.

Paquin has sent a smart styled
wrap of taffetas in a Two
toned cerise and silver effect 1t IS de-
signed in a full circular style of great
width and full %lengthed. with a
square sailor collar of chinchilla fur as
part of the adornment. One could re-
move the fur, but the other decorations
were wonderfully appealing.
The lining is a peacock blue char
meuse. Gold braid bands the edge OF
the wrap, and above this are baskets
of flowers in orderly sequence, the
flowers made of peacock blue silk and
the baskets of gold braid.
Another wrap of pink taffeta in
three-auarter length is round as a
moon. but infinitely more habitable.
Without a lining, ~but properly
weighted to give it form, the collar
was made of closely woven gold lace
mounted over a lining Of Pacific blue
m~ousseline.
These taffeta wraps. in quantity de-
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-05-28
HOUSE DRESS OF NAVY SERGE
Clever NeedleWoman May Fashion
Garment From Costume Which
Did Duty Last Year.

Here is a quiet little house dress of
very fine navy serge. trimmed with
graduated bands, and having sleeves
and waistband of black taffetas. The
simple guimpe filling up the square
hiatus and the high collar are of or
candle gauze, the finest of fine lingerie
material procurable, that has yet a
certain stability of its own. There is,
moreover, a renovating suggestion in
this scheme. An existing possession
in the guise of a black satin or taffeta
dress, that is essentially of last years
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-05-28

board, illustrates how this should be
done. D and D indicate the strips of
silk binding tie edge of the board, B
the silk forming the pocket, and C
is the board itself. Sheets of blotting
paper must be cut to fit and slipped
into the pockets Oh either side, and
letters and papers can also be tucked
in at the sides in the manner shown.
The v is made of some O the
same brown silk and bound at the
edges with narrow ribbon to match,
and lined with soft silk. Ribbon
strings are provided to secure the
case when covered with the flap, as
shown by the small sketch. Initials
of the owner can be worked in silk
where indicated.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-05-28
Embroidered Pockets.

The little embroidered pockets
which have long ribbons attached, SO
that they a be suspended from the
bedpost OF fastened to the rod of a
brass or iron bed, are most con-
venient. Some of these little pockets
are made of covered cardboard, circu-
lar in shape. Two covered circles
are overhanded half way around with
an owl on a branch of a tree
embroidered. on one side.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-05-28

racket may be applied. not merely for
a week. but for all time.
We are on the eve of a popular rev.
olution against noise. Tolerance has
ceased to be a virtue. A little while
ago lone professionals here and there
we're looked upon as harmless cranks.
Societies for the propagation of un-
necessary noises fiourished like the
green bay tree. and the thought of
trespass on a mans repose al an In
dictable offense, like trespass upon
any other property. was secuted as
absurd. The educated and sober sec
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-05-28

siege. So, on this thirtieth of May the
inhabitants were just beginning to be
subjected to the horrible experiences
OF continual bombardment and starva-
ton, which lasted until the Fourth OF
July, when the city surrendered. Caves
were dug in the ground for the protec-
ton of the women and children, and
food became so scarce that rats were
sold in the butchers shops.
While on this thirtieth of May the
people throughout the country were
watching with interest the develop
ments of the siege at V%icksburg, their
chief interest must have been centered
on the movements of the armies in
Maryland and Virginia. Since the last
thirtieth of May these armies had met
at Antietam, at Fredericksburg and at
Charlottesville. Thousands of soldiers
from both the North and the South had
fallen in these battles. Only rs days
had passed since the battle at ChanceE
louisville. Stonewall Jackson, the idol
of the southern soldiers who followed
him, had fallen in this battle, but the
spirit of his name remained; his faith.
full followers were still ready to stand
like a stone wall" against their foe, as
they had done while under his leader
ship.
The situation in the East gave hope
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-05-28

ond thought of the public is now d.
rected against the wanton depreda-
tions on nocturnal peace committed
by thoughtless motorists, by peddlers
and vendors. by those who deliver milk
or newspapers or other wares at an
early hour from house to house.
A fortune, in dollars and in human
gratitude alike, awaits the inventor
who shall obliterate the slam-bang OF
the trucks of a trolley car at the
street intersection. Those whose per
sistent sleep would be undisturbed by
any sound short Of the angelic trump
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-05-28
lLeahorns for Summer.

Leghorn straw hats are a pleasant
revival. Nothing could be lovelier for
the warm weather hat with thin
frocks than a leghorn at its best. And
this summers hats in leghorn are at
their best. They are soft, with un-
dulating crowns, and they are trimmed
with velvet, flowers and chiffon in a
charming way. Lewis manipulates fiat
leghorn plaques into smart little tri-
corns that sit with especial jauntiness
above some of the new frocks.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-05-28
DO AWAY WITH ROSE PESTS

To do away with rose pests mix by
rapid stirring a tablespoonful of coal
oil with a pint of very hot strong soap
suds, and when well mixed add this
to enough hot suds to make a gallon
Mix a pint of unslaked lime with a
quart of water and when settled pour
the clear lime-water into the coal oil
emulsion, adding to this a teaspoonfuI
of paris green, stirring it all rapidly
and thoroughly. Keep this mixture
Well stirred when using and spray OF
syringe the leaves, under the upper
side with plenty of the mixture. It
will be good for the bush, if not
healthy for the bugs and slugs.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-05-28

of Paris. as well as on the summit Of
Eiffel tower. The birds have shown a
remarkable power of heralding the ap-
proach Of an %aeroplane when the latter
has been quite invisible to trained OBJ
servers stationed near.
Warning is given by the birds in a
peculiar way. Their feathers literally
bristle with excitement, and they yell
and screech until they are pacified.
The extraordinary thing about this
power of the parrot is that it has moth
ing whatever to do with eyesight, many
of the parrots having given warning
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-05-28

called from a celebrated pottery on
the Asiatic side of the strait. An
agent from this pottery used to be
always on the lookout for a wander
ing European. and hooked onto every
passing ship. His boatload of gaudy
crockery was generally more remark
able for gliding and tawdry color than
sells were often graceful, even classr-
cal; and specimens of the tall water
jugs he sells, or once sold, can be
seen throughout the Levant, though
seldom in London.-London Chronicle.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-05-28

signed shawl or apron circular styles.
will in all probability preserve the
modes for capes throughout the sum-
mer season.
Worth has designed a cape of orr
entail embroidered tissue in peacock
colors combined with silver and col
ored beads, which is geo and
beautiful at the same time. This wrau
is as full and long as the model nv
Paquin, but it CLEANS with sonorous.
deep-toned lights, which are as mys.
teriously engaging as they are fasci-
mating.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-05-28

at any time. When the rootlets are
half an inch long, transplant to SOIL
and give good care. They may be set
in the border and a glass covering set
owe them.
Most cuttings consist of three OF
four points, OF eyes, with a healthy
leaf at the top. Discard every cut
ting that does not hold the leaf until
the plant begins to grow, as the fall
ing of this leaf means a delicate
plant, even if it lives and roots.
n
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-05-28
DAY OF NOISE is PASSING
We Seem to Be on the Eve Of a Popu.
lar Movement Toward the
soft Pedal"

Director Ziegler. in his latest health
bulletin. recommends a soft pedal"
week. In which the extant strict In
functions against extraordinary and
futile noises shall be honored In the
observance. A great many persons,
I'll or well. fervently pray that the
soft pedrl" on the city's strepitsnt
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-05-28
BIRDS WARN OF AIR CRAFT
SereeehInq Of Parrots Let's Paris Know
When Hostile Filters Approach
the City.

II parrots could state the nationality
of any aeroplane they hear there would
be no need for men to be continually
on the outlook for hostile aircraft. The
parrots would give warning quick
enough.
The French authorities have had a
number of parrots kept in the outposts