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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-19
THE CONSTRUCTIVE WAY.

1.-The CRY is save. save. save" says Mr.. George H.
Maxwell executive director of the National Reclamation
association. Why not produce as well save2"
Conservation OF food clothing all the resources we
row have is Io-icaI enough goes only half way
The constructive method of winning the war is by
meeting at least deficits with greater pro-
duction.
THE trouble with the whole situaton" says Mr. Max
we'll in am interview 10 New York Times that
tremendous being obtain food con
seryauon. without effort being made any large,
SYSTEMATIC way. TO increase food production
Food production be increased during the coming
scar twenty pes cent forty per cent fifty per cent
anything the government desires to win the war"
Maxwell suggests holding rainfall by embank-
ments which the farmer himself build. There is
also contour pIoins. where there is any slope and
Irrigation Winter crops TO be reaped in the spring
the fall are suggested for lands
with suitable climates such Arizona and California
The establishment Of farm service corps a farm
training corresp, udence school the exemption from
var duty Of every young farmer who would enlist in
this service is u.eed by Maxwell
The fundamcoal principle of the whole thing is
this: There are two types Of people. those who are
naturally savers 10y temperament and those who are
producers class these is more pleasure IN
passing a soda fountain a hot day and putting the
TO cents in than there would be in drinking
the soda To the other the thing is TO spend
the dime depart that the next move
is 20 earn a dollar.
To the savers food conservation comes naturally
They really enjoy that way of helping the country.
And il IS good way But saving inks large part Of
the population those who work positively in
stead Of neeat, ely For them this OF increasing
production comes as a trumpet-can.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-19
The stars incline. bat DO sOt compel
HOROSCOPE
FRIDAY. OCT. 70. 1a11

+ Neptune and Venus rule strongly
for good during the working hours
of the day. but in the evening
Jupiter and the sun are adverse.
Under this government of the
stars theaters should be exceeding
~ fortunate It is a lucky day for
players as well as producers.
Amusements of every sort come
under sway making for great pop
ularity. II should be a time for the
successful exploitation of talent.
All who deal in women's wear
should profit during the next few
weeks in which there will be ex-
tremes of economy and extrava-
gance.
This should be a lucky wedding
day and the girl who riarries a man
in the navy should be especially for
tunate.
Neptune gives fair promise to all
who are interested in developing
certain intellectual powers, especial
~ those relating 10 psychic or oc-
cult perception.
There is a sign indicating profit in
fine foOdstuffs and there may be a
scandal concerning high living al
government expense.
Romance and sentiment may be
so strong in influence as to encour-
age foolishness. The stars warg
women 10 be careful.
This is not an suspicious time 70
seek positions. commissions or pro-
motions.
II is a fortunate time for the Red
Cross and other organizations that
relieve suffering and there appears
20 De a special promise for success
in large enterprises.
San Francisco is still under a gov
eminent Of the skies that makes
for sensations and the winter may
be exceedingly eventful
There Is a prophecy that OF and
rare minerals will be discovered IN
der cornhelds.
Journeys for American statesmen
are prognosticated In some way
Africa appears TO command atten-
ton.
Again the seers give reinsurance
concerning the probable loss OF life
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-19

ulaint ] make Is not With good trans
mission after connection - secured
but in securing connection Tts To-
cal.
have called many many time
20 inquire after a call. 20 be met
with the question. who IL this call
ing2 Who are you cslling7" and
assurances. Il will have the oper-
atOr call you" Yet that operator
never calls. or gives me = line on
the probabilities OF getting through;
and when 7 call asking for the op-
orators reports It's the same old
song and dance over again. Many
an hour OF business time could be
saved II the operator would be cour
teous enough 20 give you a line. or
II the operator does not expect 20
call YOU. why should the promise be
made? Take II up with the super
visor" they say I've done that and
learned the operator was police com
pared 20 the supervisor.
But since the Home instruments
are forever getting out OF order. or
cables are overloaded, or something
Of the sort. we must live in hope
that the merger Will prove beneficial
IN instrumental service az least. But
what puzzles me Is how the Central
Telephone Co, which ] understand
is IN the hands OF a receiver. can
be expected 10 do much 70 remedy
the inefficient service. Sometimes [
feel It would be better TO let both
companys go into a receivers hands
still I'm for the merger. but hope
some day some kind OF condition
can 6e attached which will mako
the Bell company toe the mark from
the start and all the time, In service.
courtesy and economy. Il.
South Bend. Oct Il.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-19
ONCE OVERS
ENTERTAINING Is NO ENTER
TAINMENT FOR THE ENTER
tanner

IAlNE4
More women become physical
wrecks because of their desire TO
maintain place in society than are
made nervous victims by house
work.
Have YOU ever stopped to think.
Mrs. Married Woman, how foolish
il is for you to unnerve yourself 20
give other people good time,
simply that you may enjoy their hos
pitality now and then?
As a matter OF fact, what does the
whole thing amount TO?
What can compensate YOU for the
effort you are obliged 10 maintain
TO keep what you look upon as your
position in society"
You would be more sensible II you
centered your thoughts and ambi-
tons about your own home; if YOU
made the same effort 10 please those
at home that you do to attract So
ciety friends.
Think it over What do you get
in return for this expenditure OF
nervous energy. time and money to
keep up your social position?
Your friends are worse than moth
ing IL they like you for what they
can get out OF you. Better cut them
now if that is their point Of view
than have them cut you when mis-
fortune or i'll health overtakes you
Copyright, 1919
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-19
BELL OCTOPUS" NEEDS
LINE OF DISCIPLINE
Editor shines:

Editor News-Times:
1 owe you my thanks for so aptly
expressing my feelings on the pro-
posed telephone merger in your edit
torial today. PROFESSIONALLY II Is a
nuisance 10 have two telephone sys-
TENS in a city OF this size. Cnques-
tiOnably IL is economically inefficient
If II results in one good service IL
will be a blessing to merge them.
But
And here comes the rub. VIII it
be any better? l do not believe
there has ever been a more discour-
teous bunch Of telephone girls in the
Bell office in five years than there
is now. That is not fair 10 all Oper-
ators, l know, but taking them as
a class IT is true. I believe.
Anyone who has put through a
long distance call particularly and
waited and waited for a reply will
bear me out in that respect, and the
Bell is noted for its monopoly on
long distance service. The COM
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-19
EARMERS MIST Help

Pres't Wilson. a address to the people of
United States. said:
Upon the farmers OF this country. in large
rests the fate the and the
fate OF the nations"
crisis it is the farmer that the people Of
this country have turned help
have failed them The opportunity his
country has again The second issue Of the Lib
erty loan $4,000. being hoated Wash
ington looks to the do his share. buy
freely.
Marshall Forrest Of Chicago. who is booming the
the country districts OF Illinois,
calls attention TO the increased production grain
state especially oats Throughout the entire sew
enh district this crop has above
average nothing of the increased price re-
ceiyed for il.
The farmers the money; their crops garner
their profits should invested in these Liberty
bonds. inconcevable that they will hold back
for moment such a crisis as passing
through for every dollar put into Liberty bond is
effective blow struck autocracy represented by
the enemy OF the United States
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-19
MORE TRUTH THAN POETRY.
BY James j. Montague.
THE FALL STYLE.

khaki on
Khaki that down the beat
Turned up captains
n theatres night,
Looks
shine shoes when set for
Corpr RAILS stepping proud and high
PRETTY sure he gong be a
No shin him,
Andpr We hear him. there in
Khaki tents a hill,
in when falls still
Khaki ntineIs on guard and all
on khaki all wearing khaki brown
mi at
The hat will ca o
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-19

were Americans present too.
This feast of harmony" paper has called
it. took place north of the Rio Grande it true.
But it is nevertheless typical within the
borders Of Mexico There is a growing tendency TO
bury old quarreIs together for a genuine
republic and better Mexico. There is also a new
recognition Of government people as
friends of Mexico sincerely desiring
peace self-respect and good government to their
southern neighbors
Mexico. when without the disturbing influences
OF German intrigue and selfish private interests pre-
sents encouraging picture of tranquility and In
dustry. And it is prophetic OF a with
peace and prosperity and democracy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-19

among Americans engaged in the
war.
Persons whose birthdate it is
should be especially wary OF specu-
lation during the coming year. The
young will court and marry.
Children born on this day are
likely TO be exceedingly kind and
lovable. These subjects OF Libra oft
en- have Scorpio characteristics that
insure success.
Copyright. 1910
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-19
The Public Pulse

Communications for this column
NAV be signed anonymously bDt must
be accompanied BY the name % The
writer 20 insure good faith. No re-
sponsibility for facts or sentiments
expressed viii be assumed Honest
discussion Of public questions Is in
vited. but with the right reserved TO
eliminate vicious and Objectiona bic
matter. The column IL free. But. be
reasonable.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-19
THE MELTING POT
THE ETERNAL CALAMITY.

ne 20 rornp and revel
They seem TO be deliberately going TO the devil
jesty;
full Of silly the and chesty
and be made
The world going neshbor help stop
they that grandma wed about
She de her debut was
Your or
herg the
But yell
ar full of mott
The OF the setting
ife to with cledne
And that creation
fault
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-19
NOTICE MODERN WOODMEN OF
AMERICA

CoIfax camp 1905 celebrates its
22nd anniversary Monday night.
oct. % at their hall, 321 So. Mich
igan st. with a large class adoption
banquet and other special features.
All Modern Woodmen cordially in
vfted Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-19
MEXICO TODAY

a notable gathering Of Mexieans took place in New
Orleans not very long ago. IL banquet cele-
bra;ng the Tooth aRuversary OF the proclamation of
Mexican liberty by Miguei Hildaigo Cosua.
The mos, interesting feature OF this gathering was
the representation there practically all Of fac
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-19

Nicholas Romanof is said 10 have asked permits
sion his city home in Tobolosk to the
Abolak monastery. in the suburbs. because he
wanted o work in the garden. II may be But II
Friend Nick is doing any gardening this time o. the
year. we've a false information about
the Siberian climate.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-19
Cobperheadism Turned Inside Out

OPPERHEADSM seems quite capable assuming multitude
- including that exaggerated extaprended
patriotism. republicans
who 1910 geeu embraced the GemanAmecan vote
banner by
1917 cousy denouncng political effect whOmSoee
Of their party chances have a
The sneang nious alley ae attacks being made Rudolph
Ackemann appealing prejudice this under the Carson banner
dscredin falsely grounds his
ancestry the quality the republican attacks made upon Woodrow
Wilson charging him with being Pro-Briish.
The today how unduy poBi Prest Wilson has
had lesson on what republican attack the midst of
campaign when appeal prejudice for the of martng
The scene Kabes Michigan Wednesday,
hnchman undertook brag Stanley Chelmnak being
Germany because for M Ackermann merely serves as an example
clumsy incident Illustrating present processes E. Martin speaking at the
River Park school Carson meeting Thursday connects directly with
the program
hard find Take instance, AckermannS PLATFORM:
'The city 5 unit OF he state the unit of
the nation. This is engaged n great world
for democracy While this is not municipal problem,
yet ii directly municipal life, since it is
here that patriots live will
loyal and every possible aid will be extended the govern
ment in the prosecution of the war, to add to the
0 the soldiers for any dependent
pledge my administration if elected to the noble
cause of world democracy and to splendid example of
democracy home"
That sounds very GermanHke; especially like
that picture
When has MI made any public loyalty
promise OF devotion of his administration should
ancestry just good Amer
leans and just loyal Americans though their ancestors had been here
for hundred There naturald Americans
birth infinitely credit America a
uou and enHb as to attempt to Stir up prejudice against them for
It's not mans ancestry his nativity in these piping times that
his attitude by way preference
and the land of his nativity, that
We trying cultivate American spirit incident this not
to depess that spirit and the political attempts
toSm in to prejudice for the appeals prejudice
to bete
d OF it, whether he Polish Hungarian
German, tends O lie outo that man
The cupnt who will to such processes upit
much traitor America though he IaFolete
o a Reed.
t IS pretty small political potatoes tactics
everybody America
bound to make possible them
in cast uyn1D' Annar
is reason to Americas purpose if not to America herself
the effort nmdae
tantVagon and the its
The Chemniak incident the attack
merely bring light
bringing the tatorou methods they gotten
Tie broad loyal American
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-12

Stomach Trouble causes multitude
of ailments, and often results in Gall
Stones, Yellow Jaundice, Acute and
Chronic Indigestion, Appendicitis.
constipation, Auto-Intoxication, Gas
Pressure. Fear Of Heart Disease, Can
Ger and Ulcers of the Stomach and In
testines, etc, etc. One dose of Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy has proven sue
ccssful in thousands Of cases of Stom-
ach Trouble. This explains its enor-
nous sale Has been taken and is
recommended by Physicians, Justice
of the Supreme Court, Congressman,
Lawyers. Nurses, Ministers, Farmers,
Educators, Mechanics-probably your
own ncighbor Many owe their lives
TO Mayr's Wonderful Remedy
Thousands say il has saved them from
the knife. Contains no alcohol or hab-
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Mayr Mfg. Chemist, Chicago. Better
yet-obtain a bottle of Mayr's Won
derful Remedy from Chas. R. Muir
ply, or any reliable druggist, who will
refund your money if it fails.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-12

erCDENI huNfERs WHO NAY BECOME
PART or LINCOLN BATTALION
already been provided. On Lincoln ;
birthday next celebration Will be
held at Cumberland Gap. M which a
trainload Of prominent visitors from
all parts Of the country will comment
crate the closing OF the fund IL was
on similar occasion last Feb. u that
Mayor Thompson was present with
800 other distinguished guests
The following were recently elected
trustees OF the endowment fund Marcus
VI. Marks. president OF the borough OF
Manhattan, New York city; Jacob VI.
Dickinson. former secretary Of war;
samuel T. Avery OF Hartford, Conn;
g. T. Garford of Elyria. o.: Theo-
dore T.. Burton former senator from
Ohio, now president Of the Merchants
National bank Of New York. who hae
been elected treasurer He is receiving
voluntary contributions from through
out the entire country. One recently
came from soldiers widow saying
This mite is my tribute to Lincoln.
Every dollars contributed goes TO The
endowment fund without cost OF com
mission OF any item OF expense
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-12
\ Second Statement.
SCHOOL REPORT

District No. /, Sumner, reports as
follows for the month ending April
rs. 1917:
Number of days taught. 20. Total
attendance. l57. Total enrolment, %.
Average daily attendance. 22.9. Per-
centagc Of attendance, %. Pupils re-
ceiving monthly certificates of per-
feet attendance are Doris and Doro-
thy Murphy, Kenneth Potter, Edith
and Leslie Rockafellow. Woodburn
and Harold Pritchard and Willard
Gee
Much has been added to the appear
ance of the school room by The pur-
chase of sash curtains by the school.
We are now singing the songs from
song Kmpsack," by VI 4. Patten-
Sin.
Mrs A. J Murphy was visitor ut
school this month.
IELMA MILLER. Teacher.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-12
COLLEGE COURSE
IN PATRIOTISM
Chicago's Mayor Starts Chair
In Lincoln University.
STUDENTS TRUE AMERICANS

New York City For the tirst time IN
the history OF American education a
chair has been established for the
teaching Of American Patriotism. III.
spired by the work being done by the
Lincoln Memorial university, William
Hale Thompson. mayor Of Chicago
will provide $4,000 for this purpose.
The students of the university have
already volunteered their services 10
the United States FOR war. and as
they are from the hardest stock Of
mountaineers, from which 10000 men
were recruited 10 fight the battles Of
the union, their offer has been favor.
ably received by the government
At recent dinner given by the uni.
versity In honor OF Major Genera
Wood. Frank A. Soldering OF Akron,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-12

SALE OF STATE TAN LANDS
State of Michigan. Auditor General.
Department.

State of Michigan. Auditor Generals
Department.
Lansing, April 2, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that certain
lands situated in the county of Gra-
tiot bid Off to the state for taxes Of
1913 and previous years, and describ-
ed in statements which will be for
warded to the office Of the treasurer
OF said county. and may be seen at
said Office previous TO the day Of sale,
will be sold at public auction by said
treasurer, at the county seat. on the
first Tuesday of May. next. at the
time and place designated for the an
nual tax sale, if not previously re-
deemed or cancelled according 70 law.
Said statements contain a full de
scriptiou of each parcel of said lands.
ORAMEL b. FULLER,
Auditor General.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-12

o., president OF the board OF trustees
announced the offer OF Mayor Thomp
son.
Plans have already been made for
opening the Patriotism Department.
The university was established by
General o. o. Howard at the sugges-
don OF Abraham Lincoln himself. The
institution now stands as living mon
ument to the immortal rail splitter
1lliterate youthful mountaineers have
been known 10 walk over a hundred
miles with their goods and chattels
tied up in a bandana handkerchief 20
Be "edicated" at the university where
rudimentary as well as the highest
branches OF learning are taught.
These people are Of the pure Ameri-
en- steek from which came Lincoln and
oe1es men famed and boporsd through
American history -lamiyfl Tsrrsgp,.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-12
CORRECTION

We ind that we have been misin-
formed relative 10 the attitude of
Professor Schultz to the display of
ia, United States flag upon the public
school building in the city Of Alma on
Monday, April 2nd.
We will further state that Superin-
tcndent a. r Schultz displayed the
United States flag upon his own res
idence and also ordered the flag dis
played over the public schools
G.. X. MURPHY.
K. a. STUMP.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-12
w NTED

Girls TO learn Telephone Operat-
ing.
PAID WHILE LEARNING
RAPID ADVANCEMENT
CREDIT FOR EXPERIENCE
IN CASE OF TRANSFER TO
ANY PART OF THE L. 5.
PLEASANT WORK
ENJOYABLE SURROUND
lNGS
Apply at Michigan State Tel
ephone Office. (S6-lt-c)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-12
$500 REV ARD

Lost dog-a red Irish Setter, fe-
male, fourteen months old, answers
to the name of Gyp. Was lost on
Sunday. April :. 1917. She has had
her left hind ieg broken below the
gambler joint and it is slightly
crooked Reward will be paid for in
formation leading to her recovery.
Call manager Union Telephone com
pany or No. 400. Alma, Mich.
(S6-lt-c)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-12
4 DELICATE CHILD
Made Strong By Our Vinol

Fayetteville. y. C.-"My littlc dsugl.
ter was in poor health. delicate and
80 weak il made Us very uneasy. Z
heard about Ninoi and decided e. y il
and tie results were marvellous her
appetite improved, She aimed ia weight.
and j. now one of thei ATHEIST children
in town Mothers Of delicate children
shoa.d tn Viuoi. MesCosnuNIEssCr.
Ninol is constitutional rcmed
whicl create. an appetite, aids d.
gestion anu makes pure. healthy blood
All children love to take it. Try it on
our guarantee.
Look Paterson Drug Co, Alma, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-12

Andrew Jackson, Uncle Joe Cannon.
Fighting Bob Evans ana sam Houston
\ campaign TO raise a 81 900, 900 en-
dowmcnt for the university is now un.
der way Chancellor john Wesley Hill
has announced tiut about 100000 has
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-12
CATTLE MARKET


is a hardship for elderly people
as well as children. Foley's
Honey and Tar stops it. Also
prevents Group. Sold every
where in Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-12
RESULTS THAT REMAIN
Are Appreciativc Alma People.

Thousands suffer from Dackacho and
kidney complaint have tried one rem
edy after another, finding only tenn
porary benefit This is discouraging,
but there is one kidney medicine that
has earned reputation for lasting
results and there is plenty Of proof
Of It's merit right here in Alma.
Here is the testimony of an Alma
man who used Doan's Kidney Pills
years ago, and now makes his testi-
mony even stronger
Ezra Robinson, ll3 Grant Ave,
says: II have the greatest confidence,
H. Doan's Kidney Pills. ! suffered
greatly with lame back and from
other symptoms Of kidney troubles.
! tried many medicines, but found no
relief until | got Doan's Kidney Pills
AT Rhodes Drug store. They strength
ened my kidneys and relieved the
lamcness in my back. benehting me
generally"
\ Second Statement.
OVER THREE YEARS LATER,
Nj. Robinson said: "Doan's Kidney
Pills completely rid me Of kidney
trouble and | am glad TO recommend
them"
Price SOC. at all dealers. Don't SIM
ply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doans Kidney Pills--the same that
Mr.. Robinson has twice RECOMMENDED.
Foster-Millburn Co., Props, Buffalo,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-12

FOR SALE Building. An attractive
proposition can be made on the
large barn situated on some Of the
new North state Development Com
pany's property VIII make large
duplex or double house Also one
smaller barn to be moved entirely
of the property. or onto a lot and
changed into house Builders
should see A. W Humber, 4 Pollas-
ks Blk. or VIM Pair ON property.
S6-lt-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-12
COOP Up CHICKENS

Orders TO the effect that all chick
ems owned in the city must be cooped
up from now on, have been issued by
the city marshal, William Rogers
There is an ordinance in regard 70
chickens and il will be enforced
through the city.
WILLIAM ROGERS,
tSs.it-cl City Marshal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-12

FOR SALE-About 260 rods Ameri-
can and Page Field fence and APP
proximately 200 posts on the Parr-
q Rowley properties. Must be re-
moved nj once. See A. w. Humber,
Room 4, Pollasky Blk. or write
Parr on the property. s6-lt-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-12

LOST-Large fu mutf. either on the
street on some store. Finder please
leave at Record office and receive
raMard No-lt-c