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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15
TOWN BOOSTER SIGNS.

People who travel much by automobile remark on
large number Of that erected town booster
signs at their boundaries along the roads
form the traveller where he is and the town has
to say for itself In many places also they erected
near railroad stations.
Different ideas. somewhat illustrative Of town tenn
permanent, worked putting up these notices
welcome to stranger. They may only say Welcome
to---" and the reverse side Come again"
Some towns have gorgeous and spready signs that do
not always produce the effect intended They say
something this. prosperous Podunk the pride Of
America and paradise Of homes" If the stranger
passing through the heard OF the place before
that doesn't convince him much. other places give n
very brief the industries features
OF the town. which is the best way do it from the
advertising viewpoint
Such signs need to be leered neatly and kept fresh
" painted they harm than good. They
should not be too bold and staring or they create
disagreeabIe impression that made by biIboards
and open the objection by the public to
door commercial advertising. But if put up with some
taste they give passing through the nfor
nation he would like to have, and they must help a
town TO extend its reputation.
1t might be remarked that when a town has very
roads jolt the tourists it doesn't OF
good to invite him to visit the again. He recalls
it place that does keep up its highways. ami
avoids it next time he goes a pleasure trip
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15
The Stars incline. but DO lot compel
HOROSCOPE
SATURDAY, DEC. Is, 1917.

SATURDAY, DEC. 10, 1917.
Mercury rules strongly today for
good, and Venus is in benefc as
pect, according to the reading of
the stars.
1t is a time peculiarly fortunate
for writings of every sort; a day in
which to settle up the years ac-
counts and make new plans.
Contracts and leases are well di-
rected under this sway of the stars,
which is supposed to encourage
prosperity in any line of business
connected with the persons who
write their names to agreements.
There is a sign read as particu-
larly stimulating TO the mind. This
also pesages a great expansion of
the English language, which will be
enriched with many new words as
we'll as new ideas.
According to certain prophecies,
the end of the year 1917 should be
the twilight Of the Day of Judg-
ment, in which men and women
have experienced what the meaning
of the time Of severance" is, since
they have sustained not only the loss
of members of their families and
many friends, but also the loss of
property and possessions of every
sort.
Peace will end the Day Of Judg-
ment, these seers declare, and then
the new order Of things will bring
the highest spiritual development in
the history of man.
On the 18th day Of December
1917, Venus is in a place that is
most suspicious for lovers of every
age and condition.
Under the benign sway Of the
planet that is believed 10 control all
the finer emotions and artistic in
clinations, friends will have a bet
ter understanding Of one another
than in ordinary times.
1t is a most favorable direction
under which to entertain, and should
be most fortunate for weddings.
Christmas time this year is to be
a season of rainbow glory, in which
10y and hope will be reflected on
the tears Of the war"
Persons whose birth date it is
have the augury OF a very active
year, but they should avoid changes
or ventures.
Children born on this day are like
" TO be bright in mind and energetic
in body. These subjects of Sagit-
tarius rise rapidly in any profession
and are usually successful in all
their affairs.
Copyright, 1910.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15
THE MELTING POT
"Come Take Pot Luck With Us"
TILE MANICURE LADY.
BN William u. Kirk.

THE glad Yuletide is nearly
here" said the Manicure Lady.
Whatever my friends do this year
and 1 got bunch they amt go
ing broke on mel amt going to
splurge none whatever. hope it
will be stylish this year 10 practice
gift conservation"
"Tu practice it whether it's styl-
ish or not said the Head Barber.
There amt one of my friends go
ing to hear from me except maybe
a souvenir card. | was looking in
a magazine last night Up home, and
! seen an article where il said that
many people this year would CON
fine their presents 10 little post
cards with poetry on them. That
ought to be a chance for your broth
er Wilfred TO clean up, kid"
"He tried that stunt two years
ago" said the Manicure Lady. He
wrote some verses for postal cards
and sold them to a postal card firm
for 20 beans, and on the way home
he bet a friend of his $50 that Bos-
ton was the capital Of Rhode Island,
or something like that. and loses
his 20 beans. That is the way Will
fred is with money when he Is with
money at all. George, which amt
often. I intend doing a little some
thing for few of my dear friends,
but it's going to be a mighty little
something. believe me-"
Christmas was different when I
was a kid" said the Head Barber.
1--WE had real times then"
Christmas amt a bit different
it's YOU that's changed" said the
Manicure Lady. The kids today
is as happy about Christmas COM
ing as you ever was when you was
a child. and maybe happier. l ask
ed a little kid this morning what
Santa Claus was going to bring him
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15

and ne said Santa Claus was going
to bring him a million dollars He
didn't seem excited none about it.
neither"
Il wish the old boy would leave
me couple Of hundred said the
Head Barber. I'D be willing 10
wait long time for the rest of the
million. But / amt looking for no
kaIe. I'll get a book from the Mis-
sus, and a pipe from my cousin
Jake He's sent me a pipe every
year since ! began smoking the kind
Of tobacco he sells me- Thatll be
a bout where I head in with Santa
Claus"
II will get a box of writing paper
from Aunt Ella, over in Benson
hurst" said the Manicure Lady
Aunt Ella has sent me a box of
writing paper every Christmas since
was strong enough to open the
box and lift out a sheet Of the pa
per to write her a note of thanks
They have some grand writing pa
per down in BensOnhurSt, toO.-the
good fashioned kind. with bou-
QuetS or MOWERS UP IN the corner Oh
every page and a picture of a hand
grabbing a pen like it was the 'ast
pen left in the world. Some day
I'll write you a letter on that there
paper, George, and make you think
of the happy childhood days be
fore you went barbering."
We'll. whatever We get or don't
get, said the Head Barber, Il al
ways feel kind of glad when Christ
mas rolls around. kid. 1t brings
memories Of snowballs and sleigh
rides and popcorn full of syrup and
the old folks that's gone. That's
why l kinda like IL, even if l don't
set nothing but my January rent
bill. It's just Christmas, and there
amt nothing that ever takes its
place"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15
LOVE IN UNIFORM.

Mr. Chester b. Lord. general superintendent of the
Wagner Electric Manufacturing company of St Louis
spoke before the American Society Of Mechanical En-
at its convention upon the close connection be-
tween uniforms and matrmouy. He said
in my plant there are on an average two
marriages month, and they are always sue
cessfuI This is chiefly due to the conditions
under which the women work, for they wear a
factory uniform and must depend entirely
upon their natural ADVANTAGES to attract the
Clothes consciousness and womens
vanity eliminated"
This is pretty interesting. but is by means new.
II has been known some time that the woman who
works with man. side by side under the same col-
dtons. makes rule better comrade in the Ions
run than the woman who lures into m4trimony
b. employing al the devices of clothes and sex 10
capture his emotions.
large pat Of the cothes-aractiven upon which
many women depend is just camoEdage. a man IS
dazzed by the OF the toilet mad forgets oft-tmes
that there may be brain beneath the softly curling
locks above the twinkling feet. And when he comes
the big responsibilities. big decisions per
haps the big ucsssudes Of life brains and sta.
billy the part Of hs wife which viii make her a
real partner and helpmeet.
In the factory workshop where all women wear
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15
WE
1Chicago Tribune.)
most effectively

We might quote the biblical maxim, Let another
praise thee" il not that allies beaud-
ing US outra geousy. They it. They believe that
American brains, American money and American cour-
age will be the eliminating factor. if the para
mount factor, in Germany's overthrow.
This is fattering, therefore dangerous. suppose we
should fail. Suppose that should make good and.
after making good, display spirit vaguely re-
se>1blng the spirit prevalent In their estima e
OF another nations generally least years
behind the times and Europe still thinks Americans
conceed and given to offensive Dragging Are am
bilious prove ourselves that? II there
cut lasting ignOmny than this Of assuming that
We the whole thing and allies simply no.
where. Whoa brethreni little modestyi Nobody ex-
poets America To undervalue her importance. Most
certainly the allies do Ii. human ma
constituted that, while a friend in need may
be forgiven sundry vulgar and outlandish defects they
become odous once the crisis past. And what de-
feet is eXasperatingly vulgar and outandsh than
that a nation exhibits when on the face OF "a very
considerable planet it nothing but itself?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15
LICKING THEM.

One of our contemporaries suggests by way Of COM
fort that after all, it's trouble lick three
cent stamp than two-cent And another re-
grets that there's nourishment be obtained
from the lavender kind than from the old-fashoned
red variety.
But there is yet another factor in the situation
Whenever you squander your hard-earned wage the
stamp window buying the palevioet stickers you
have the solid satisfaction of knowing that with every
lick of lavender stamp. you helping lick the
kaiser Remember that!
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15

a uniform, where all subjected to a daily grind
which leaves little time for elaborate coHres other
prinkings. a woman's big natural qualities stand out
Both men and women have a chance to each other
under conditions demanding cheerfulness
and other substantial qualities il the worker is
make good No wonder the marriages at Mr. Lord S
plant are successful
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15
SOME WHERE IN FRANCE.

He will be delighted 70 receive a
package Of Phila candy. We pack
ready for shipping, the Phila.
-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15

Must kultur rear its domes over
mountains Of corpses, oceans of
tears, and the death rattle of the
conquered? Yes; it must.
The might Of the conqueror is the
highest law before which the con-
quered must bow"
Karl a. Kuhn COT Chariot
tenburg) Die wahren Uraschen
des Kriegs, 1914, p. II.
The sharper we make
our good sword. the more obstinate
ly we insist on our demands once
they are made and the more for
eign nations see that a determined
people stands behind our govern
ment, the better is the outlook for
the preservation of peace. That is
apparent in the recent occurrences
in the Balkans. Why did not Rus
STA strike at Austria? Only because
Germany stood firmly behind her
ally. Then, let US make an end Of
trying to buy peace by toadying. 1t
is of no use. and it lowers our
standing abroad"
W. Eisenhart. Deutschland
Erwache,, 1919. PIP. 51-52.
The author proceeds to COM
plain of the Germans generos-
ity in relieving the victims Of
food or famine in other coun-
tries, as another species of
toadyism. There is need
enough at home; and. besides,
Germans get no thanks. In
Norway, where the kaiser and
the Germans did much TO re-
lieve the distress incident to the
burning of Alesund, the sum-
mer resort much frequented by
Germans, the English, he COM
plains, are really more wei
come. Throughout the book
the author insists on the neces-
sity of Germans being more
German and more Independent
in attitude toward foreigners.
In the last 20 years there has
been much Of this I'm German
books, newspapers and CONVEX
sation. Like Eisenhart, they
complain in particular of the
German giving mp his language
and customs when he travels or
emigrates.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15

Introducing Judge Mott; Hon. Thomas D. Mott. judge
Of the superior court-by the grace of James Putnum
Goodrich. governor. and the political dominance Of
Joey Oliver Archie Graham and Freddy Miller; Hear
ye, Hear We! The superior for st. Joseph
county is in session."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15

IF the Twilight Of the gods
which has been brooding so long
over the European race and 'kultur,'
is TO disappear at last and to give
way to the dawn or day. we Ger
mans, above az others, must cease
TO look upon war as our destroyer.
The enemies OF our race have dinned
this doctrine into our ears until we
have almost come TO believe it our
selves. We must bring ourselves at
last 10 see in war our savior again,
a physician VINO may not be able to
deliver US from all the Ills Of body
and mind, but without whom such
relief is absolutely impossible of &C
complishment."
Tagliche Rundschau, Nov. u,
1912, n. p. 23.)
1T is the soldier and the army,
not parliamentary majorities and
votes. that have welded the German
empire together. Ny confidence
rests upon the army"
The German emperor, in
connection with laying the cor
ner stone of a church in Berlin.
CO. w. NJ. p. $50
The most important heritage
which my noble grandfather and
father left me is the army. and l
received it with pride and joy. To
lit addressed the first decree when
l mounted the throne. And
L.. H. inc Il
guard, 1 took up my heavy charge,
knowing well that the army was the
main support of my country, the
main support of the Prussian
throne. to which the decision of God
has called me-"
Speech of the kaiser TO the
royal guard. 1S9S. (Gauss, PIP.
121-23D
Because only in war all the vir-
tues which militarism regards
highly are given a chance TO un-
fold, because only in war The truly
heroic comes into play, for the real
ization Of which on earth militarism
is above all concerned: therefore it
seems 10 us who are filled with the
spirit of militarism that war is a
holy thing, the hottest thing on
earth: and this high estimate Of war
in its turn makes an essential in
gredient of the military spirit
There is nothing that trades peo-
pie complain of so much as THAI we
regard it as holy"
Werner Sombart, Handler
und Helden, 1915. p. IS. SOM
bart is professor in the Handel
shochschule, Berlin, and one OF
the leading German economists.
"One single highly cultivated Ger
man warrior Of those who are. alas.
falling in thousands represents a
higher intellectual and moral life
value than hundreds Of the raw
children OF nature whom England
and France, Russia and Italy oppose
10 them"
Prof. Haeckel CJena), Ewig-
keit: NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. p. SO.
Haeckel is one Of the best
known biologists in the world
What they call barbarism, his
tory will call primitive strength.
I'VE prOclaim-ro. we do not pro-
| claim. but il reveals itself-the re-
/ ligion OF strength"
! Adolph Deissmann. Deutsche
Reden in Schwerer Zeit, !, p.
3O5. Deissmann is a professor
OF New Testament exegesis in
University OF Berlin.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15

Send your candy early for Christ
mas to be there in time. The Phila.
-AdVt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15

ION the contrary, an intense
longing for foremost place among
the powers and for manly action
fills our nation. Every vigorous ut
terance every bold political step OF
the government, finds in the soul Of
the people a deeply felt echo. and
Ioosens the bonds which fetter all
their forces. In a great part Of the
national press this feeling has again
and again found noble expression.
But the statesman who could satisfy
this yearnins, which sIumbers in the
heart Of our people undiSturbed by
the clamor of parties and the party
press, would carry all spirits with
him"
F. Won Bernhard, Germany
and the Next War (1911),
trans, 1919, p. PSI.
"Our claim to a great position in
the world may certainly lead TO a
war similar TO the Seven Years
war. Still. we shall be as victor
ious as was Prussia's hero king.
That is my absolute and joyous con-
Nlcuon. a great war VIII unlIy and
elevate the people and destroy the
diseases which threaten the nation
.al health. The latent forces within
our armies require arousing. They
will make ii unconquerable in hard
times.
Our future lies in our own hands
Small men will talk finance and
whine that we can not afford il.
We can find the necessary funds
easily, in case OF need, by loan
Germany does not lack
money. What we want is a firm
viii 10 greatness. Then only shall
We obtain greatness. Everyone
must do his best. All true Ger
mans must gather round the en-
peror. ready 20 give their blood and
their treasure for the honor, the
greatness, and the future of the
German nation. Through war 70
victory"
r Won Bernhard, Britain as
Germanys Vassal (I9I2), trans,
1914, pp. 233. 234.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15

Only Associated Morning Northern Indiana
and Only Paper Employing the international News service In
south Bend-Tvo Leased Wires: Day and Night
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15

Join the Red Cross
Be Humane Be Patriotic

Every man and woman in South Bend will be asked
to join The Red Cross next week
JOIN and lend your influence to this vital govern
ment institution. Your dollar will help provide aid
and comfort to our wounded soldiers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-15

Office: giO ". COIfa1 Az
Home 1I5I. 21OO.
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G. r. SUMMERS. President J. " STEPHENSON. Manager
JOHN HENRY zUvER Editor.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-01-20
Oak Grove.
Grandma Smith has been quite i'll but is some better now.

Grandma Smith has been quite i'll but is some better now.
 Mir. Henry Bonds of Altus died last week. he was a brother of Mrs Barber Davis.
 Mrs. Claud Smith received a telegram nesday stating that his brothers son had been accidently shot and. killed. The sad news came as a shock to Mrs Smith who is not we'll Her brother lives in Oklahoma.
 Preaching at Oak Grove Sat- urday night and Sunday. Rev. H. M. Lewis will fill his regular ap- pointment. Sunday school at 10 o'clock sharp. Come out and help make services interesting. We welcome a new neighbor to our midst Sunday. Rev Smith who has moved to what is known as the old Revis place. He is a Baptist minister, and we feel sure will be lots of help to the church.
 What tbe womens missionary meeting lacked in numbers, it makes up for it in enthusiasm. Regular meeting day will be Jan ?. At the last m eeting. it was decided to start cradle roll in our Sunday school. Miss Gladys Smith will have charge of this part of the work. The classtaking examination in arithmetic in the 4th grade all made 100 but one. A cTless mistake made her grade 99'
The Ozark spectator., 1917-01-20
his speaks we'll for teacher and

This speaks we'll for teacher and puples.
 Mir. Joe Burse of New Mex ico with his family have been visiting old friends and relatives near here. A party was given for them at Dave Nichols Mon- day night. the guest report a jolly time. M. Burse and his family went to Fayetteville from there.
 Oak Grove feels a personal loss in the beath of MT Ferguson Ora Ruppert's father. who pass ed away Sunday night. He had been sick about three weeks, suffering intensely from heart disaese. The family of this wor- thy man has the sympathy of all who know them. An extended obituary will appear later.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-01-20
Northeast White Oak.
January II. 1917.

The stork visited Mir. and Mrs. Nolan Morris the 16th. and left them a fine little girl.
 Mrs. J. w. Tomberlin and daughter spent Monday with Mrs. Lee Dunford and daughter, Miss Ozema.
 Osborne Thompson and mother have moved to the place formerly occupied by MT. Fowler, and Mir. Deshazo moved to where Osborne lived.
 Some sickness in these parts. MT. and Mrs, Allie McKinney's baby has been real sick: and also Mir. and Mrs. Bert Johnson's baby has had tonsilitis, but is better at present. Mr. and Mrs. Cage Rogers baby has been very sick with pneumonia. We hope she will soon recover.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-01-20
Route No. l.

Having some winter just now rain, snow and weather a plenty
 The school at Enterprise ia progressing nicely with Henry Jacobs as teacher.
 Burl Castleberry has hired Harley Lee, to work for him a while.
 Cattle buyers have been thick in this community of late. but have bought about all the loose cattle around.
 Hesie Price has had tele- phone put in his house, so he can talk to his neighbors this bad weather.
 Herbert Cordner has been very.llow with pneumonia, the past week. but is some better now.
 Not much done in the way of farming. Getting wood and building fires is the order of the day among the men folks. Arther Price has been visiting relatives and old friends in White Go. returning home a few days ago. He reported a nice time.
 Mitt Wiley is very low with slow fever. has been for some time His brother, Ed took charge of his school at Pleasant Home.
 The wedding bells still contin. ues to ring. Fred Burley age $ and Miss Kate Cloose IT. were married last Thursday evening at the home of the bride. We wisd them many happy days.
 Miss Gertrue Wofford of Okla, where she spent the summer and fall. with her grandparents; Mir. and Mrs. Ben Wofford, has returned home. She made many friends while there, who hated to leave. i;
The Ozark spectator., 1917-01-20
CASS.

William Marcum and son are hauling ties to the new K. K.
 MT. Morros from near Van Buren Is drilling for ore near Cass.
 Mrs. Joseph Maud is the hotel manager at Cass. She has a very fine family.
 T. c. Scraggs is the new store keeper at Cass, he has good store.
 Mir. letter has just finished a nice residence at the end of the new R. R.
 Everybody is getting ready for trades day at Cass. Feb l7. 1917.
 Walter McIlroy visited his Bro. J. H. McIlroy at Buck Grove last Friday night.
 Some cold weather at Cass and some of us are still living in white top houses.
 Rev. H. M. Lewis was called in from off the circuit where he was preaching at Yale Ark mon- day morning. on the account of the illness of his little child.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-01-20

J. w. Tomberlin visited Jack Jones Sunday afternoon.
 Ed Schuler visited Theo and Otto Dunford Sunday.
 J. w. Tomberlin visited Bert Barnes Monday.
 They are contemplating cover ing old Shiloh church. so we un- derstand.
 Mir. and Mrs. Wallace Smith spent Sunday with Nolan Morris and wife.
 They had a tie party" at Mir. Ed Schuler's Saturday night. They all report a nice time.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ogiesby and chil- dren visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jones Sunday evening
 Mir. and Mrs. Rome Taylor vis-' ited Mr. and Mrs. Oglesby Sum- day afternoon and also visited Mir. and Mrs. Jack Jones.
 Sunday school at Gar Creek is progressing nicely with Mir. Cage Rogers superintendent. We are sorry to say the prayer meeting broke up last Sunday. This is the first time Gar Creek has been without prayer meeting every Sunday night in five or six years. Sam Thompson has given out going back to Oklahoma and has gone to work for John Hanshew in the mines. That's right. Sam, stay in Arkansas.
 R. M. T.