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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-08
MISSOURI CLUBS FOR VAR RUMORS

Some has suggested that the rumor-
mongers who spreading the underhanded pro Ger
propaganda in the form Of idle gossip be publicly
posted members of WAR Ananias clubs" such
publicity might shame them into realization of some
of the obligations @ patriotism. And would
probably have a wholesome effect i'm checking the
spread false tales disaster misnlanag
and treason that have been going the rounds.
IL is iucomprehensible that many apparently
clear thinking people. business men and women who
themselves loyal Americans really believe
pass 10 others the tales they from mouth
mouth. There little questioning of the
Of these mischievous stories. The government has
denied many Of them specifically and shown them up
enemy propaganda And still a credulous public
swallows che next ones fast they aIong.
The kindest thing that can be said of patriots who
let themselves be made dupes of Germany this way
is that hey thcaghtess But this is time for
criminal oarelessues regard things come
go the form gossip The patriot whose loyalty
IS sincere viii refuse believe wild he
is creduous half believe them he will consider
il his duty demand absolute proof 20 refuse
pass others any stories with doubtful background
and harmful potentalities
Ananas club war sossips isn't enough. How
about a War Fan or Missouri club with a membership
including every loyal ctzene a little more of the
show me" attitude and GOOD deal less easy mark
creduIity would be very much the point choking
30 death this particular phase of Prussian warfare
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-08
ADXERTIsING RATS.
"a @zs &f@=ze Gz &~
DECEMBER 8, 1917.
PRUsSIAN PARANOIA.

By the good grace of the committee public in
formation Washington. which has been compiling
lot Of comprehensive evidence on the subject beg
call attention 20 column on Conquest ana
KuItur."-showing the spirit and aims OF Pan-Ger-
nanism. Have you been following their? 1t is we'll
worth the whie-you see Prussianism blandly
propagandizng its merits after this fashion,
I'VE the salt Of the earth" the kaiser tells his
people
Bernhard expands the theme. we Germans have
a far greater urgent duty toward civilization
perform than the great AsiaIc power We can only
fulnH it by the sword" manual for school
children declares that "Germanys mission in history
is 10 rejuvenate the exhausted members Europe by
a diffusion Of German blood"
I'VE feel ourselves to be the bearers a superior
kultur," announces the kaiser's pastor. Germany"
another pastor. sis about become mentally
and morally the nation Of the world"
SAYS Adoph Lasson distinguished professor Of
philosophy: Either consider Germany as
the most perfect political history has
known, approve her destruction her exter-
minaton. We morally and intellectually superior
10 ALL without peers. 1t the same with our organ
izatons and with institutions"
And on, to the point Of nausea or incredibly
When individual talks like that adiudge him
insane The ailment is common enough Any alienist
will readily diagnose paranoia mental derange
anent characterized by uncontrolled and dangerous
imitation OF the There the familiar "delusions
OF grandeur" the mania of persecution fancy that
all the world hostile the patieut-and a tendency
violent crime
We put individual paranoiacs into straight-ack-
cts There is nothing else TO do about Germany.
mat is precisely what have out to do
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-08
Other Editors Than Ours
AFTER \ FASHION ANSWERING.
lEorL Waync ScntineIl

THE Americans will hardly send their newly created
army To Europe once by doing so their own
country would he rendered helpless in case Japan
should show a sudden inclination to square up old
accounts with America Thus Marshal linden
burg in Mondays press reports.
Our present and immediate IS to win the war
and nothing shall turn aside from it until it is
accomplished. Those who desire TO bring about peace
before that purpose is achieved, L counsel TO carry
their advice elsewhere We will not entertain it, In
these words Pres't Wilson spoke the American
congress Tuesday.
Woodrow Wilson was categoricaIly answering
answer nina very effective fashion. too There will
be hesitatons delays getting the new army to
Europe. 1t will go just it has been made
ready for sending
Already there is more of the American army i'm
Europe than Marshal Hindenburg and his imperial
master TO have bruited about the common
gossip among the German people All America is on
the other stockholders from every the UniOn
the soil of France and training the wor,
they there to do
That America is this bloody business to do
her most ard her best not in it to defeat the Prus-
sian military machine and make victory and
complete Is the favOrite delusion Prussan mill
tary leaders. They will oC that i'm good
time. Another delusion nursed with equal tenderness
is that American soldiers cannot fight will be no
ed. Settlement that be well left &c test
We afraid of it,
Pres't Wilson has declared what is resolutely i'm
the mind of al loyal America. This war is just II
must be There be o talk OF peace until the
objects OF the have been made secure II Marshal
Won Hindenburg and the kaiser and junkerdom not
believe that. let them have patience for the sequel
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-08

be as successful as you in your par
ticular line? No.
Then why delude yourself into
thinking that you can jump into a
new line of work, without previous
experience, and do as we'll as the
best?
Some extraordinary persons might
be able TO grasp. faster and carry
on an entirely new kind of busi-
ness, but you may be sure it is not
the kind of person who has 10 be
persuaded.
Confidence comes first, and you
cannot have confidence when your
whole being cries out that you are
untitled, by education and actual
ability, for the project into which
your friend would push you.
Copyright. 1910
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-08

ed position in the center Of Europe?
is it right for us 10 run the risk that
the increase of our population may
be lost again 10 our own country,
as il used TO be in former years.
and perhaps serve 10 enhance the
power of those states which are hos
tile 20 us? is il not our duty 10
open up new spheres of work which
further the interests of our father
land, To all those intellectual forces
OF which there is a surplus in Ger
many. forces which so often strive
i'm vain to find an outlet for their
energy?
1T is not only our sacred duty as
nation 10 strive for the realization
and accomplishment of all these
purposes, but il will soon be found
to be a necessity which will assert
itself with elemental force. We shall
then be compelled by the pressure
exerted by the national Will 10 eX-
change the policy of resignation and
remuneration 10 when we have ad-
hcTed all these years for a policy
pursuing positive a m s - t n e
strengthening of our position in the
center of Europe the final reckon
ing with France and England; the
extension of our colonial possessions.
i'm order TO find new dwelling places
under the German flag for the sur
plus of our population; the vigorous
protection of Germans abroad; the
acquisition OF stations for our navy;
the further development of our eff
fective forces in proportion TO the
increase of the forces of our enc
mics. These are the tasks which
we shall have 10 face in the near
future"
Ole Post, April %, 1913. y,
p. 14)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-08
PUBLIC BOND ISSUES.

The United states has tremendous financial power.
hut IL is not financially omnipotent We can raise what
ever money needed win the biggest wars, but
while we are accomplishing this extraordinary feat
cannot raise money as usual for ordinary purposes.
This fact is recognized by the Investment Bankers
Association of America. which is systematically dis
cou-agns bond issues not Immediately contributing
the war. has been proposed that this effort oe
furthered by procamaons issued Joy the governors of
an states asking cities counties and townships
withhold from the market all absolutely
dispensable.
u is recognized that the financing Of public improve
be wholly stopped. There is desire TO
interfere with sewer-dgeing waterworks construction
and school extensions. for example. But little en-
couFageent IS given for such projects buying
parks erecting costly city halls court houses. etc
The public viii readily acquiesce in this view, when
the situation understood. individuals and fam
lilies must go without many things in time; so must
communities. 10 Is Of the big uisfortunes of war
THAI many worthy and desirable public improvements
postponed But reconcile ourselves 70 that
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-08
WAR AND POLITICS.

zone great effect of the present war, at home VIII
De the cleaning up Of politics" says Richard H.
Of Boston president of the National Civil Service Re
form league. He explains:
The sacrifices Americans will have to make
in this Will teach them a conception
Of the debt they owe to their country The
close the war will see a great influx of
train ed the field of public service.
municipal state and national"
1t might be said that the results of the recent fall
election altogether in harmony with view.
Several cities, notably New York, showed an unex-
pected political relapse But that deter us
from accepting Mr.. Danas hopeful view. As yet we
have hardly begun make the sacrifices which are
expected lead purer politics disinteres-
ed public service.
Already, however there are many signs of the new
spirit Though municipal and state governments
have yet been little affected the govern
ment is full of notable and inspiring examples
1t is hardly exaggeration TO say that the bulk
of preparations the hands not of poll
tcians of regular public officials of any sort but
of volunteers from private fe-business and profess
sional who giving the that in them to
their country, without thought of compensation If
this attitude continues war it will surely
work revolution in public affairs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-08
The Stars incline, but do rot compel
HOROSCOPE
SATURDAY. DEC. S. 1917.


Good and evil contend this day,
according TO the reading of the
stars. Mercury, Mars and Uranus
are adverse, while Jupiter and Nep-
tune are in benefc aspect.
It is fairly good rule for COM
mercial transactions, especially if
they have TO do with foodstuffs.
Under this sway Immense for
tunes will be revealed as accumuIat-
ing through war conditions, and
scandals are foreshadowed.
While Neptune IS i'm friendly as
pect. as today, foresight and far
visions are supposed to be impartial
10 mortals. 1t is exceedingly favor
able To diplmacy and craftsmanship
Although the rUIe encourages keen
mentality, the aspect of Mercury
gives warning against the signing of
agreements or contracts.
Mercury is in a place said 10
presage some trouble over publicity
and a national scandal.
There is a sign promising that a
theatrical manager shall make fame
i'm some patriotic service.
The rise of a new national hero is
prognosticated. He will serve his
country in civil life, but Will gain
fame through the war.
Canada seems 10 come under a
planetary government making tor
public demonstrations enthusiasm
over civil reforms and improve
ments i'm commercial conditions.
WASHINGTON. ID. c., has a direction
of the stars that presages many
changes, due TO immense growth
and warning is given that it should
be protected and well guarded.
While explosions long progncsti-
Gated near New York and the ma
tional capital have taken place
there is still real danger inside these
cities, especially in public buildinSs
and subways.
A sinister star appears 10 presage
perils for railways and those who
patronize them.
Persons whose birth date il is viii
have prosperous year if they eXer-
else care. They may expect annoy
ance through writings or lega
papers.
children born on this day are
likely 90 be successful in their un-
dertakings and 10 rise in life. Girl:
may marry and find their husband:
stern and difficult 10 manage.
Copyright, 1910
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-08
THE MELTING POT
"Come Take Pot Luck With Us"
A WORLD MISCONSTRUED.

quick sudden sequence
lucks thing of of horrible infrequence.
alas. inexplcahly fall upon neighbors,
But seldom troubles TO reward imposing labors
small tumultuous elation,
But rather fraH any ardent celebration.
Notwithstanding circumstances
fellow comedies and dances
They they cachnnate they smoker smile twer
They cale chuce they hawhaw and they litter
As though the did thong with ills TO blast and biN
though heavens with things smash
smite
of Tom
They spend shows boldly making
The which solemn ntrospection,
thinking the death
My friend that fabulous
Because spend this painful life simply being happy
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-08
ONCE-OVERS
STICK To THE GAME YOU
KNOW.

Your friend is trying 10 get you
into "a line of work for which YOU
are not fitted. and you are per-
suaded. almost. 20 take his advice.
for YOU are half-believing you can
get through somehow.
That is where YOU are a failure
before YOU begin.
You cannot be successful i'm any
lire unless YOU feel sure YOU can
perform the work IL requires.
He says that you can do what
any other man has done.
This mas be true. with the same
qualifications and opportunities.
But do you think this friend could
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-08
1T Is POINTER.
INDIANA Times.)

program OF that army and navy bazaar which took ia
$1,000 and turned out $3.50 for the soldiers and
sailors.
Better yet the aldermen have passed ordinance
under which all entertainments given in abe Of
char.sy obtain permits from the department OF
this for community in the similarly
safeguarded.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-08

Just because the war conseryationists are talking
abont the elimination of nonessental things from the
Christmas tree is saying that you eliminate
the Christmas The world full needtuI things
of usual and especially they are the most ap-
precated. The answer Is: Be sensible
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-08

deriving consolation from the big benefits we expect
20 gain.
We shall take up big community enterprises
after the war. handle them all the better because
Of the consideration have given them, and
because OF the new zest and OF security that
victory has brought
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-08

Do you want to bust the kaiser Then attend 20
business-and main business just now. is win
the win it in the trenches, on the sea, in the
training camps. the munitions factories mines.
and in every mill and office store. every farm and
in every home ard kitchen.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-08

"But can such a state ~ things
continue forever Can "A great and
rapidly increasing people like the
Germans forever fo-ego further
progress and a further extension Of
its political power3 Can we be sat
isfied forever with our present scan
~ colonies and with our endanger-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-08

Like all nations with interests az
sea, we are by our need of coaling
privileges need most clearly in
Dictated at the time Of the Spanish
American war ana like other needs
at the time of thu Spanish-Ameri-
can war writer, 1arge-wc are, 1
say, driven TO the acquisition Of
bases and stations. The
range and extent of our oversee in
terests-here lies the kernel Of the
Question-have been developed much
more rapidly and much more in
tensively than the material means
for protecting and advancing those
interests, as this becomes necessary.
If ever the course of world history
FASTENED TO bestow upon an under
taking what l might call the his
torical seal of approval, then this
was the case when, directly after the
voting of the naval budget, first the
Spanish-American war, then the
disturbances in Samoa, and then the
war in South Africa put our over
sea interests at such different points
in serious EMBARRASSMENT, and fate
proved it all before our eyes. You
will understand, gentlemen, that in
my official and responsible position
[ can not say much, and that 1 can
not dot all my is. You will al! un-
derstand me if l say that fate show
ed us at more than one point ON
this globe how urgently necessary
was the increase of our navy which
took place two years ago, and how
wise and patriotic it was Of this high
assembly TO assent TO the govern
ment bill of that time C1S9S)."
Won Bulow. i'm the Reich
stag. Dec. II, 1899, Reden.
1907. I, 1924. This address was
delivered before the reichstag
upon the introduction of the
second naval bill Ii is easy to
imagine what Won Bulow would
have said had ne been dotting
all his is He would have told
the reichstag that. had Ger
many possessed a navy large
enough America would not have
been allowed 20 aid Cuba and
acquire the Philippines. 1t viii
be recalled how reluctantly
Admiral Won Diedrichs kept
hands off at Manila. The agree
ment with the United States
concerning the partition of the
Samoan islands was made nine
days before the delivery of this
speech. 1t had been a distinct
disappointment to the German
jingoes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-08

Gentlemen. i'm spite of our old
history. we are the youngest nation
among the peoples of western Eu-
rope. We have come late, very late
into the arena. Now that we have
come. there is need of haste"
Won Bulow in the reichstag.
Nov. 10, 1908. Won Bulow's
REDEEM. i90I-19O9. III, PIP. 1872
142
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-08

Now is the time to visit ToyIand on 3rd Floor
Bring the Children-Dolls are on End Floor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-08

a timorous people. which knows
not how TO use its elbows. may Of
course put a stop 20 the increase in
its populatior-it might find things
too narrow az home. The superhu-
ity Of population might find no eco
nomic existence. a people happy i'm
its future. however, knows nothing
OF an artificial limitation; its only
care can he 90 find room on the
globe for a livelihood for other
members OF its own race"
Arthur Dix Deutschland auf
den Hochstras sen des Weltwirt-
schaftsv erkehrs. 1901 p. 2S
Dix. like other German writer's
on foreign policy and econou-
les. laments that the mouths OF
the Rhine and the Danube.
German rivers. are i'm foreign
territory opp. 30, $50. The
Danube, flowing east, seems ~
him 10 beckon German influence
on. not only into eastern Eu-
rope but 10 Asia.
Dix Is editor OF the "Deutsche
Bote" and the 'Weltpoliuk."
two Journals OF Berlin. In in
ternal politics he is a national
LIBERAL and he bases his argu-
ments on the fact that imper-
ialism will benefit the working
classes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-08

Only Associated Northern Indiana
and on Paper Employing the International Views service In
south Bcnd-Two Leased Wires DAY and sight
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-08

II5I.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-08

g. r. SUMMERS President J.. 81 STEPHENSON Manager
JOHN HENRY ZJYEE Editor
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-12-06
METHODIST CHURCH.

Last Sunday every department of
church work reached the high-water
mark for the conference year. We
are glad to note the gradual but stea.
dy growth. AS a, church We are anxi-
Gus to be efficient in the service we
can lender to the city and the COM
munity. If you think of ways in
which We can be of benefit to any
individual or any group, will you
kindly tell us; What's the church
for, except to be of service to hui
manity.
Sunday School at 10.
A special service for the old Folks
at IL O'Clock. Subject, THE Com
pensation OF, Old Age"
The Epworth League meets at $50
The special service for young peo-
pie will be postponed one week and
Rev. Clayton will preach Sunday eve.
ming at 7:30.
You are cordially invited.
H. K WALLIS. Pastor.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-12-06
WORD FROM
WILL RILEY

We are in receipt Of Letter from
Mr.. VIII Reilley who is spending a
few weeks in the tropical climate
Of the Philippine Is ands. The letter
vas written shortly after his ar.
rival in Honolulu, and gave some in
teresting experience while on his
way across; encountering a very Sc
we're storm which tossed the boat
until Thousands Of dollars worth Of
cargo was dumped into the ocean.
Sir. Reilly says the half has never
been told Of the beauty and grand
eur Of the City of Honolulu and the
country. He relates an
auto trip through the Is'and and says
the sugar plantations, cocoanuts, ba-
nanas and numerous other tropical
products are q wonder TO him. He
will return in about q month
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-12-06
MAYOR WOODWARD ORDERS SUR
NEY oE FUEL SITUATION.

Federal Fuel Administrator fol
Idaho, Hon. Frank R. Gooding, has
advised Mayor Woodward that the
fuel situation in Idaho is in a criti--
cal condition, and that the people
now face the most serious coal short
age Idaho has ever known. We have
now reached about the maximum
amount OF coal receipts to be eI-
pected this winter, and serious sut-
fering is TO be expected when real
cold weather visits this community.
An accurate and thorough house
toulouse canvas Of the fuel condi-
tion is now being made, and every eff
fort will be put forth TO help all
who are greatly in need Of fuel.
Every citizen Of Payette is urged
to use the most rigid economy in
the use Of fuel. Every scrap OF Old
wood, sage-brush or dTi't wood
should be collected and stored to
meet this emergency.
A complete review of the fuel sit
uation will be published n th-se
columns just as soon as Mayor Wood
ward has completed his fuel survey.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-12-06
A VERY INTER-
EST|NG LETTER
Camp Mills, n. Y, Nov. II, 1917
Dearest Mother

Camp Mills. n. Y, Nov. q. 1877
Dearest Mother
| .eceIyed YOUR letter Sunday anJ
was sure glad to hear from you too.
Il got the presents today My, but
tney are nice.
Say nov mother, l don't see why
you did1f enjoy your birthday par
ty. [ don't want you to worry about
me a: a.i, because l am well and
weigh more than / ever did in my
life. weigh 160 now. I have more
cloths than / know what to do with,
and lau keep warm. have a nice
tent and good warm bed to sleep in
too. We all have stoves in our tents
aud lots of wood to burn. 1t isn't
cold here at all and hasn't rained for
three weeks. We are having lots to
eat OF / wouldn't weigh so much
Now listen, if We go to France,
don't want you to worry If you don't
hrsr from me veryr often because l
Won't get to write as often there, be-
cause you see it is hard for the
nail to get across.
took out $40, 900 insurance from
the U. S. Government Mt II is called the
Soldiers Insurance. If / loose an
arm on a leg 1 will get enough to
keep me the rest Of my life. had
it made out to you, and if l don't
come back you will get enough to
keep yourself every month for the
rest OF YOUR life. But I'm Coming
Back, / Am Sure That l viii be-
cause God is with me always, and 1
know I'm going to come out alright.
/ am trusting in Him and you know
He never fails US don't you mother-r
So don't worry about me, I'll come
put better man than was before l
went IN, c.
l hope you will all enjoy YOUR
thanksgiving dinner.
Give my love to all and write very
soon, Lots of love from
SHIRLEY BRANNOCK.