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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-27
SEEING INTO THE FUTURE.

Nebraska farmer writes to the Omaha Bee in
great perplexity of mind He wants know when
how will end 1t isn't idle curiosity,
he explains. He has a farm in winter wheat, and it
doesn't look if theren be than half crop.
going soon, he knows wheat will
drop, and he might well pillow up that crop and
plant corn. the continues beyond next harvest,
even half a normal wheat crop may be profitable.
Many of his neighbors are in the dilemma. And
he puts it sduarely to the Bee:
What is the real truth? VIII the 20
not? Will it last another year? And
IS Germany going beaten
Editors are not really omniscent The Bee cleverly
evades the question by replying that anyone who
knew how and when the would end could make
much money that he wouldn't bother about
whether plant wheat corn" That is probably
true But aside from any speculative interest
what quantity of people there be the world
today who asking the same question that Ne
braska farmer asked. and whose interests.
perhaps Network bound up in the reply?
The di -ectly affecting the fortunes hundreds
of millions.
II there is anything in prophecy anything in astro
ogy or clairvoyance any possibility of human beings
foreseeng the future receiving illumination from
better informed other world" now is the time TO
practice the seers and mediums are strangely
silent.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-27
OUR SEA RIGHTS.

IL generally supposed that the right OF Ameri-
to travel on whatever ships they please war
had been definitely settled The McIemore
resolution. citizens AGAINST cross
ing the sea under any beligerent flag was definitely
defeated aso. and sentiment has
plainly strengthened in favor OF stnIy maintaining
American rights.
Lately, however, the old EFFORT TO coerce congress
in this matter has been renewed Senators and rep
resenatives have been deuged with kilograms urging
them support a resolution warning Americans TO
keep of ships OF of the entente powers And Rep.
cary of Milwaukee INTRODUCED such resolu-
uon
Do be admitted that there probably more rea-
son for the warning than there was year ago.
There disquieting Germany indcat-
ing possible renewal Of C-boat warfare ON more
ruthless scale than And reports from England
speak OF plans 10 arm every merchantmen i'm a way
that would apparently place them technically in the
armed cruiser class and render them legally liable
attack without warnins. obviously. any large
Der Of the allies freight and passenger ships are going
20 turn themselves into warships and German sub
marines going run amuck torpedoing all enemy
merchantmen at sight. any bellserent nag is going
1e 3 danser mark for seafaring Americans
But cross This bridge when come 10 il.
SO principle involved this war important
Americans than the maintenance OF the freedom OF
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-27
CALORIES, CASH AND CRIME.

Much good atured riGcule has been ped on
the public det-squad experiments so solemny car
red out Chicago York and elsewhere.
sort of scientific has swept the coun-
try. Public officials have undertaken prove that
it's possible for an bodied adult to keep and
well on a very moderate food expenditure. The Chi
cage board of health demonstrated thai men and
women get along 40 cents' worth of food a
day-whch any person knew perfectly we'll The
New York police department has undertaken to prove
that it can for p "a day Aud that's
quite likely. The majority of Americans are actually
doing it, Anybody with a rudmentary knowledge Of
mathematics figure for himself.
The average family consists OF FIVE people. Chill
dren cost nearly much for food grown folks.
food. per family. would SIPS day. The
average income between 81 and So a day. Does
anybody imagine that our working population can
afford to spend half its income for food?
There is genuine benefit resulting from these
experiments conducted in blaze of publicity. They're
educatve The public does learn something about
food values which might be gained from per
experience or tradition. IL learns that cal
cries" particular viands but measures of
food-fueI-measures of the physical energy derived
from the food. They learning the lesson point
ed by Commissioner Woods of the New York
police department.
isn't the quantity of food that a man consumes
but the quality, that counts Thousands of working
people spend their money foods not have
the right nourishing sustaining power
And there's moral consideration too If all
housewives" says the commissioner prepared
containing the proper nourishment for men OF
the house, there would be less drinking. and that
would decrease of crime. Drink is the silent
partner OF almost every crime that is committed
And that it seems, is why police department hap
pens to be giving public food lessons
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-27
JANUARY 27, 1917
CONGRESSIONAL CROss-EXAMINERs.

Most of congressman are lawyers. Eight Of the
eleven members Of the house committee inyestigat-
ing the Wall Street leak the presidents peace
note lawyers. All of them, presumably, have had
some practical experience in their profession. Two
oil them been district attorneys and must
be especially familiar with the taking Of testimony.
And Vet the committee deemed il necessary 10
appoint a Boston lawyer to examine the witnesses
appearing before the committee.
why elect lawyers representatives" asked the
Sew York World If the public is never TO receive
the benefit Of their legal training
Stin there are lawyers lawyers to
be agreed that the Boston gentleman named for the
job is quite competent to handle it. Unfortunately
the congressional lawyers heretofore charge have
produced no such impression their ability. 1t
would be a relief to the country to see the thing
taken M by somebody big enough let Tom
Lawson or anybody else make monkey out of the
United States government.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-27

result accomplished by its people 10
serve real purposes in sympathy
with current industry science and
government If we can encourage
early, direct business training. the
usefulness Of the populace OF our
country will assure both trading
power and wealth
The measure Of success 10 which
we are entitled will largely depend
upon our ability 20 meet. in organ
lied and scientific strength. the
competition OF foreign contempor-
aries II we are 10 become the fnan-
cial center Of the world and gain
supremacy IN international trade, we
must make adequate preparation
for retaining these advantages. as
well as assuming all their responsi
bilities and obligations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-27
To Enjoy the Clones
Of Winter Go to the
Country Says SerOiss
BY Garrett p. seryiss.

IL you want 10 enjoy winter. 20
into the country. This statement is
contrary 10 the general idea. even Of
people who live in the country, but
il is true. The temperature may be
lower on the thermometer scale back
among snowy hills, but the air is less
biting than along the seacoast. Ten
degrees below zero do not feel as
cold there as 10 degrees. or 7ome-
times 20 degrees. above zero do in
New York or Chicago
We have many societies and as
sOciations for sending city children
into the country for a few days or
weeks in midsummer. in order that
they may see how beautiful it is in
its green robes. Ii would be a good
thing if as many could be sent in
mid winter in order that they might
know how splendid the country is
under its white snow blanket
a fine night, with a full moon
shining on the coruscating hills. is
a spectacle Of almost unearthly
splendOr. ON such a night a skat-
ing party on country pond, or a
coasting party on a glittering hill
side, where the leaping sleds shoot
with billowy motion over the snow
buried fences, amid shouts OF laugh
ter from the gay riders, is an expe-
rience to be remembered for a life
time. A sleigh-ride, with jingling
bells. ringing hoofed horses and
creaking runners. and with the en-
folding comfort of bear skins and
buffalo robes, is a species of pleas
ure that o"ermatches the joys of au-
tomobiling.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-27

Just now we are living i'm an
epoch OF great prosperity, i'm a way
artifcially stimulated by the demand
for materials from the nations al
war. Whether the advantage thus
gained Will be upheld depends large
~ on the skill and acumen of our
bankers 10 wisely use their money
power. and in the farsightedness of
our merchants 10 strive for great
diversifcation of exports and i'm
ports.
If 10 preserve our successful prog
ress we do not accept the present
unexampleG opportunities and ap-
ply ourselves practically to the new
order Of things that loom beyond
the day of peace. we shall be guilty
of a great neglect We are particu-
larry liable 10 suffer unless our cap
ital and commercial interests begin
to realize the economic difficulties
-necessitating firm and original
methods of which are
confronting us and may later become
even more pressing.
our bankers must be determined
10 modernize their methods ia good
time. as the lack OF interest in this
direction may seriously check the
work or trade expansion. There are
many reasons why the country bank
er particularly should enter upor
a broader field Of operations. as time
alone will prove with what vigorou:
efforts the larger banks Throughout
the United States Will enter-ever
locally-into competition by means
of the added facilities afforded log
the federal reserve act for establish
ing domestic and foreign branches
The consequent absence, therefore
OF restraint in rivalry for business
as affecting the smaller institution
may. in a measure. no LONGER figure
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-27

the for neutrals Il intimately affects information
al law human rights and American honor Thus far
have been able 20 hold the submarine peril within
bounds by rigid insistence that right We have also
been able a wholesome influence the al
lies. keeping them from unduly provoking U-bOat at
tacks. To renounce rights voluntarily would
deprive potent weapon FOR regulating the war
the interests Of civilization. 1t will be time enough
Americans of any class OF merchant ships
when the situation has got beyond control
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-27

In winter the architecture of the
earth is revealed. It's lines come out
plainly printed. The frames of the
mountains are before you. All their
mOuldings stand forth. Their geo
logical history appears written on
their fronts. You can now see how
they were folded from the rocky
leaves Of the planet and rolled and
lifted up.
Riding i'm train on the west side
of the Hudson river you can per
ceive what the biologists mean by
the "Taconic Revolution" as YOU
watch the passing procession of the
iron-gray highlands, the roots and
remnants" of the mighty range
which tens of millions Of years ago
rose majesticaly from the COM
pressed crust of the earth along the
north Atlantic seaboard.
FOldings and lines of stress and
OF wear are clear 70 view. You can
see where ages OF erosion have cut
down the towering masses and left
only hard stumps Of rock in place
of the lofty dOmes that buttressed
the sky millions of years before the
Appalachian range was ready to
emerge from its sea-covered cradle
and vet more millions Of years be-
fore the Rocky mountains began 10
crinkle up from the far western
plains.
The winter view is a long. far
reaching view With the obscuring
summer foliage gone, YOU get
glimpses. through and over nearer
heights. Of far-off hills and noun
tains that are concealed in the leafy
season. The white curve Of a dis
tant summit. peeping above the
horizon. seems TO lie of in some re-
mote but adjacent world.
II startles you with the thought
OF how high II must be 10 be visi-
bic so far over he shoulders Of the
mountain athletes that stand around
you. Stripped for the winter sports
with the winds. the mountains look
shiveringly cold. with glittering cor
dons Of ice crossing their breasts
and bands Of snow upon their heads.
saved from an appearance Of utter
desolation by the groves and rows
of evergreens, whose scenic value is
pronounced only in winter.
IL is they that retain the tone Of
life in the scene and preserve the
landscape from becoming a CHASTITY
image of universal death. And in
the twilight OF a still winter day
there comes back. even to the bare
branched trees. grayish purple
tone which shows that the face of
nature has not been rendered quite
so bloodless as it looks by the pinch
OF the frosts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-27

ARE YOU AMBITIOUS FOR YOUR BoY2

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been the ause of large o
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their
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-27
THE MELTING POT
COME! TAKE POTLUCK WITH US.
ALARM CLOCKS.

ALARM
Alarm clocks conspirators against the
al six m longs stirring
The waking millions mention them in extremely
hercey shattered
BY such unknd contrivances n O or heed
and ptiab}e
Alarm clocks the myrmdons of destiny
They shout 10 wait,
Another day is on the job and if lose minute
Yosn find the
The opportunity 10 grab
who's and dressing mighty
But If you go TO bed at night like wise and careful
Before the steepe bell oled
You'll rise 10 with smiles the
Without n single kick interjecton. II
Alarm clocks the
To wake the lad who hits the
Arthur Brooks
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-27

For some persons the aspect OF
the winter night sky is alone an
irresistible attraction countryward.
The greatest and most magnificent
considerations that the heavens con-
tain are then on view. They are VIZ
tually invisible from city streets. The
city shuts out the starry sky and
tries TO be a little universe by it
self.
Sirius is an unnoticed spot behind
the glare and smoke of the city.
but in the country it is the diamond
of the armament, a sun Of suns, a
prismatic blaze of ineffable light. the
star Of ancient lore, god of the mys-
terious Nile and of all the crowded
IIver valleys OF antiquity. Al Shira,
SOthis. SibOr Osiris, Thoth, Canicula.
Mazzaroth, the Shining one, the
Chieftain, the Star of a Thousand
Colors,
The self-centred city prefers to
windows. How can il comprehend
or even see this star. deep-buried i'm
the bosom of the universe? But the
sparkling winter landscape forms a
frame for it. like ermine for a cor
onet. / saw. recently, Sirius hum
ming i'm the wintry air, above a
group of snOw-sifted pines. like a
rainbow SUN into a flashing point,
and its spiritual fire warmed the
frosty night. In such circumstances
one can understand how gross is that
part of us which perishes if deprived
of material heat.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-27

John Clausen, manager of the
foreign department OF the Croker
National bank, San Francisco, is one
of the most active leaders in the
movement to prepare the nation for
severe foreign trade competition aft
er the war. At the request of the In
teTnational News Service he has
summed up certain important phases
Of this subject as follows:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-27
\ QUESTION AFTER HIM.

That Indian poet, Tasore has sailed from san Fran
home after roasting for impoliteness and
crudeness America" he said lis like a 4-year-old
child just beginning to ask questions"
Guilty old warbler. guilty much did
America cough up for hearing YOU lecture?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-27

Surgical instruments that are not
affected by the presence OF electro
magnets are being made of a Sc
cret steel alloy by French profess
sor Of medical electricity.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-27

sometimes save him from being
kicked out of the managers office.
After a girl has been married to
a fellow awhile. she does not con-
slider il necessary to conceal the fact
that she regards him as a mutt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-27
HIST LIKE lis

Hon John Blackwood OF the British Consulate
New York is right hopeful fellow. lie says that the
British navy has good description of that German
raider and fair idea of her whereabouts
This reminds - villa We good
description OF him and know about where he is but.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-27

Tests or various kinds of concrete
and cement mOrtars nov under way
in Germany. Will extend over a
period of go years
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-27

Looks Il George Perkins and ~ Colby were
split OF the .. O. p. but understand that
Teddy and Taft still in alliance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-27

The girl who imagines that every
man she meets on the street is try
ing 10 fiirt with her usually has a
face that would make the ordinary
chap run.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-27

A letter of recommendation will
not land a man on job, but it will
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02
Old CITIZEN
PASSES AWAY


"U.ucle" Sam Thompson, aged
81 years, died of the inhrmities of
age Sun day morning at the home
of his daughter, Mrs Henry
Price in SVallsend. The funeral
services were conducted by the
Masonic Order. of which he was
a member.
Rev. E. "A Robertson preached
the funeral sermon Mr.. Thomp-
son was a meha Der of the Christ
ian Church, anL' bv trade car
peilter. He is surv ived dy three
children, as follows: Mrs, Henry
Price and Mrs. Milliaro John son,
of IVallsend, and J. NJ. Thomp
son of this city,
= The above taken from the tIne :
vile Citizen of January Goth, AT
nounces the death of Samuel H
Thompson who, till he had
reach ed the time of approaching
the shady side of life was a clti
zen of this county. For many
years there was, perhaps, no man
in the county who was better or
more favorably known than Sam
Thompson. He was born IN this
county and spent the greater part
of his life in this town and coun
ty. Every body knew him. and
every body liked him. For a
time during the war between the
States he was Provost Marshal
at this place. His duties were
those Of a military ruler and he
nigh. have exercised his authori-
ty arbitrarily aud despotically,
but his administr alton was such
that he won the confidence and
good will of all. A. few years af,
ter the close of the war he joined
with other p-omins Mt citizens of
this town in promote pg and build
ing the Christian Church and Ma.
sonic building which is still
standing. He was an active mem
Der of both Church and Lodge.
Sam Thompson du ring the ac-
tive years OF his life was typi'
cal "Hale fellow will met" always
pleasant, always agre. able and
always entertaining.S The older
citizens of this county, will learn,
with sorrow of his dea tn. There
are but few. so few, WHO can say
of him that, I'VE were boys to-
gether. To his son andN daugh-
ters the Signal and their many
friends in itockcastle offer THEN
sincere sympathy. "
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02
Otta wa, KY.

For SALE:-A lot 100 xI44 feet
in Bethurum and Lewis Addition
Tn is professionally one of the
hest building lots in that newly
opened addition and if sold at on, G
can be bought at bargain.
There is a street on the front
back and one side. only perfectly
level lot in the addition and is the
highest point in the whole tract,
giving splendid view all ever
own. If you want lot on which
to build you a home now, is the
time to buy. The lot is large
enough for two building lots.
The price is less today than it
will be two months from now.
If interested call at Signal office
for further information.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02

Robert Nixon, of the Brindle
Ridge section of this county, re-
ports the sale of 1878 pounds of
tabacco raised on ~ acres of
ground. at Richmond last week
for $236 SO, averaging about 17H
cents. VIM. Manus, of the
Roundstone section. sold 1850 lbs
at Richmond for $500, averaging
about 20 cents.-Per Rlgsby, oil
the Hiatt section, sold IN. Rich.
mOnd market 1880 lbs raised on
ID of en- acre, for $471.78, aver.
aging 81 cents. CLYDE and AL.
bert Rigsby, of the Hiatt section,
sold in Richmond market 1000 To- S.
raised on acres, for $3SI, aver.
aging II cents Clearance Hays,
of the Roundstone section, sold a
fine crop in Richmond last week
for fancy price, we understand
around 30 cent average Those
who raised the weed anywhere
this year were lucky, as the price
has been good for all grades ev.
erywhere. Some baskets have
sold for as much as $50 per hun
dred pounds in Lexington thi.
season.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02

OIL IN JACKSONVILLE report
reached here Monday that a fine
ff,w of Oil had been struck in lack
Son county. Another report said
that it Was all false alarm. The
latest came direct from Squire
Sherman Chasteen, who telephoned
from his home Tuesday night that
there was no mistake about bav-
ing found oil. Squire Chasteen
stated further that Grauison
Clark, who had just reached his
nome, was direct from the oil well;
that oil was found at a depth of
GOO feet and was standing in the
we'll 575 feet. There is copsidera-
bic excite ment on the East side
and the general impression is that
oil has been found but that the
oil men, who are numerous in the
county at this time, are doing all
they can to keep the matter quiet,
until the leases which are being
eagerly sought, are secured. Mr..
H. T. Shafer, a brother ofC. B.
Shaffer, of Chicago, the largest
independent oil re6ner in the
United States, is one of the par
ties and this week took over a
large number of leases in Rock.
castle held by DR.. Marcum, of r.
vine. The we'll in Jackson is only
short distance from the Rock
castle line. Sixty days will see
wells going down at several points
| in Rockcastle..
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02
p T. X \ ON AL

David Gig Dent Sunday anc
Monday in I ancaster.
Mrs. Fanny Adams is with rel
atives at Middlesboro.
Cecil Purcell will leave Satur
day for Lockland, Ohio.
Atty. &C. c. Williams was il
Lex ngton /, esterdiy on legal bus
mess
Little Joe Gat!iff was here
Wednesday from the Disputants
section.
Mrs Mary Towery and child
zen are with relatives here for Z
few days.
Frank Mullins has moved to
the property he purchased from
John r. Dotson.
Mr.. J. T. Purcell, who has been
81 very sick for few weeks, i,
reported some be TT
Misses Ethel Azb,ll and Risse
Williams, who were in Louisville,
for week have returnei.
Mrs. w. NJ Poynter continues
very sick. Mrs Poynter's condi-
ion has been considered serious
for few days.
James Delaney, age SO years of
ne Brodhead. was ad judged in
SINE Wednesday and taken to
LexIns ton yesterday.
Mrs. Bragg Thompson, Miss
Tanna Thompson and Al Homes
WIRE here from Crab Orchard
this week to see Mrs. VIM Poyn
ter who is very sick.
Mrs. w. j. Childress and pretty
little daughter, Norine, were over
from Houstonville yerterday with
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. McFerron
and family.
Arthur Dodd has closed the
sch Dol he had been teaching at
Boiling pings on Clear creek and
has goue to Detroit to accept a pc
sition as mortorman on a street
car.
Albert Powell formerly of this
place and Miss Loretta Oliver
OF EastBernstadt, were married at
London, Jan, 18TH. Albert S
many friends here extend the glad
hand.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02

II. S. Shafer, Of Ohio. Chas
Naples OF Irvine. and score of
other Oil men whose names We
do not have are in the Rockcastle
County field and it certainly looks
like something will be started
here right away.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02

Wade Graves sold one of his
farms near Haussord to All en-
Mosely OF Leslie County for 81 900
Mr.. Nosely expects to move his
family to the place at once.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02

Round trip Lexington 50 So
Feb I8-1e-2o limited to FEB.
2lst. Account Laymeu Mission
airy Movement Southern Presby-
terian Church
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02

If leather continues to go up it
is predicted that most of US will
be wearing cloth top rubber soled
shoes next winter and probably
60 barefooted during the summer
OF 1918.