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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-16
The Postwar Carries the Heart
Throbs of the Nation These Days

Never before in years has the postman played such
a part e 'eryday lives playing these
days Especially in the homes where a service flag
front, has he become about whom there
seems be a OF a halo In his keeping the
heart throbs the hundreds. In his little
weather beaten bag either DO the
sheets of paper which tell that I'm tired
dickens and the chow is simply rotten this week.
got go and dress for call I'll try
write you before ! 10 the movies"
Until a few months ago thought of the postman
in terms letters from friends awful
monthly statements which he brings. because
wear shoes and such, but the tide and
he is the man who either happy twice o
three times a day sends 70 our secluded rooms
TO look the picture of the who donned the
Khaki and away.
There is little in this that of
six service flags and il is only two blocks long. The
folks on that street live mail until
other. They watch the with anxious eyes till
the time when the gray-uniformed shall and
come down their way Mrs. Jones watches white he
stops at the Smith house she days. his
CHEEKY call OF "Hattiesburg!" she watches him he
comes down the and stops the Kendall house
and calls Newport" she begins to hold her breath
while he makes his way the the White
letter from Fort Sheridan!" and then he comes
the Jones house-and what did he say? Oh it
a letter from Panama
And then the family draws around to hear the let
tiers and they look the picture the loved
one and settle down wait for the mail hour OF
other day. s l. c
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-16
THREE YEARS OF WAR.

Comrades in war!
Three years have passed since the German emper-
plunged the world and his people into this most
groundless. senseless, and impious al wars
OF blood and tears
Trained from childhood 20 be a soldier brought up
amid the perverted views OF the junker and officer
saste dreaming the laureIs the conqueror as
he highest ideal counseled by generals befriended
oy contractors. with a financial interest
their profteering. ne has since 1905 Systematically
paved the for the He desired this ne
permitted the systematic cult OF in Germany by
he pan Germanists, and he has encouraged it, He
supported I'D fomented the almost daily quarrels Of
he other powers through the pan-Germ press by
MS infammatOry speeches, last of all ne affixed
signature to the various declarations war; ne is
FULLY and entirely responsible them.
For nine years the diplomacy neighbors
sistenty anxious for succeeded averting this
disaster from the world This was the policy which
falsely presented to your the "isola
ion policy, in reality, peace policy in which Ger
always most heartily invited participate.
Germany isolated German govern
ment, and in its wake the Austrian government,
deliberately maciously withdrew from the circle
u civilized nations criminals from human social
circles
But the diplomatic circles of foreign states,
but also German of insight and lofty ideals have
placed themselves hrmIy opposition
senseless eXtravagant war, spite
II his wrath. and have sacrifc d their positions
rather than their convictions This was true in the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-16
SdeOse Chances Life South Bend by The NerOs- Times Staff

huh, all by the push button system. There
of those buttons anyone of which usually might be
pushed IF in late and that elevator should
happen 10 stick you can manage somehow to make
the janitor sleeping il the basemers. hear
Several times lately we've had to get the step lad
der to get the people the elevator but don't
let that you" the trim informs you
nothing like that. The night before left this handy
little step-saving device. missed its stop
half and next morning when / carried my luggage
/ used the stairs.
That's one kind Of elevator the other is the kind
operated ever by with saint Vtus n
fortunately one day I was carrying a pencil bur
densOme thing 10 say the least-and what silly notion
made me put the thing down the chair button
up my coat-but put il down I did, and when the
buttonej and I tried get the pencil. chair
had become somewhat lower than when I put the
pencil down and just leaned to pick il up,
the elevator stopped suddenly. needless say.
the chair began to come up again in that
weRt down to meet il. most unfriendly way.
o, yes the elevator had his back turned.
L. J. r.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-16

Up the last moment-England even held out until
noon Of the fourth of August 1914 when the Ger
army had already swept like a the
boundaries OF the neighboring countries every
the rulers. ministers and diplomats of England,
Russia. France and Serbia did all that lay within
power. 10 the utmost self-abnegation, in
order 10 preserve peace for the world. This fact
forth in black and white to the the world.
They acknowledged authentic by the German
government, but they naturally withheld from
German people. No wished o attack US either
then at any later time All that Austria could ask
of Serbia with the slightest semblance justice
freely granted
Thus from the very beginning the SYM
pathy of the entire world belonged properly TO our
neghbors who had been wantonly attacked. But
YOU and control you by the colossal atrocity Of
methods OF warfare, by such brutality itself o
be menace to the whole neutral world, by disregard
Of all established treaties. managed step by step
enrage all civilized humanity TO against
If a bloodthirsty maniac should be let loose the
streets those whom he attacked would defend them
selves. All peace-loving men would hasten TO their
is today the attitude of the world Germany.
There will be peace and Justly so, until muir
derer is imprisoned and shorn Of his power harm.
Comrades war this murderer German
peror and his government; that is 10 say. the men
whom he himself has chosen for his infamous plan,
without consulting the people, and without regard
lected refused services
In the spring of 1914 by overwhelming vote or
lack of confidence, the reichsag showed its dstrust
of the only whose signature the emperor needed
mobilization and declaration of war. Bethmann-
Howes his imperial chancellor. In no modern civilized
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-16
Notes From Newspaper Office
-aling-aling- ling!

Tingaling! Tfngalng- alng- ang-ling!
'Helow."
Hello. where is ths?"
The Daily News
The Daily News?"
Yes the Daily News
We'll say Daily News, is the editor there"
The editor? No. he isn't here just now. Is-?"
He isn't there, did you say? Well, say Daily
News. DO ycI know when he'll be back?"
We'll, madam, that's pretty hard tell there
-"
well, when he how long does he
usually stay?"
We'll, really can't say. Can / do"
Well. if that don't get your goat He's not in and
you don't know when he will be in and"
We'll. madam is there anything that I
you?"
Well I'll tell you" CHere the reporter makes a
dash for pencil. paper and other implements Of
the newspaper warfare and sits. ready
down the biggest scoop OF the year comea)
But what is IT, hear that saying? You
know I haven't gotten my paper tonight
tell the editor about it. just can't how ne
careless about his delivery boys and II q
better Of my subscription
that get my paper, I'm going 10 stop taking your
paper"
Reports from the National Association
show percent OF the inmates the institutions
OF the insane old newspaper men and further
analysis proves that nine ten have been
a like this above SUSIE
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-16
Ups and Downs in an Elevator

Like people there elevators and elevators. but
al heart the beastly things all alike and made
solely the purpose OF striking terror 10 the
suspecting passenger. Going up in is alright. but
can YOU adequately describe the sensation when
come down That feeling that makes YOU feel Just
like bottom OF the bloOmin thing had on ana
left YOU there suspended in mid air And after that
first little sckening is you a
Glance at other and wonder If that
ny strained expression their faces is caused by
that funny little feeling that just you.
Have YOU lived IN Of those places where
they have electric nuisances2 did The first
you ushered in and the trim little secretary
shows YOU O your with a OF the hand
you just exactly the thing = worked Uh,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-16
REPUBLIC MEANS PEACE AND FREEDOM

Iegiance your fIaR But the emperor TOO took ar
oath at the beginning OF his reign oath of al'c
which forms the German empire was established
according this constitution protect the united
provinces and the LEGAL rights thereof 70 pro
mote the welfare Of thte German people. To Euarc
il the foremost. indeed the only duty OF the Ger
emperor. If this purpose not De accomplish
ed without then the emperor may declare
but until then But thte emperor vvickediy wan
only. by deceiving the German people low nisrepre-
senung facts and 10y forging OFFICIAL documents. DIS
breaking sacred treaties which he tho defender
Justice should have observed. has thrown Bel
has thereby violated the laws of justice and the
stitution: has hurled the German empire down
rum and has wrecked the welfare OF the German
people. The oath which you have taken means allie
glance merely emperor who Is the protector or
the German people. the guardian OF their constitu-
true preserver their welfare:
mean allegiance to burglars murderers rascalv drum
for greedy makers. But you took
oath against the German people whom II this
without him and against him. miserable wretch VINO
betrays his country IL the Of greatest danger
who either from stupidity from cowardice wOrsa
against the good of his people.
Let every man who loves the German people and
the German fatherland come Overt The password
which is be given at the French posts is: Republic
Will only and English and
fatherand the fatherlaDd shanefuLy
treacherously sold BY its rulers by Irvine right
should be annihilated and he VIII be welcomed
honor the French n he gives this password.
and will be well treated.
Comrades war. knife a tho E1iIlss OF the
scoUndrels who rule you, they would rather saTve
than make peace or even make known the object OF
this For they know very well that the hour OF
reckoning has struck them when they Longer
suppress the truth beneath their martial law. and
trample freedom in the dust Before we make peace
therefore, order make peace.
reckon with them STEGFRTED Bladder.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-16
AMERICAN BALLOON OBSERVERS

the accompanying pictures the vanguard large
American balloon force which ultimately will be as
complete any other branch of the
The work that this force will do will be invaluable
airplane spoilers photographers it will
complete the service which il expected will
blind the German army prepare the way for the
artillery and infantry break up the German military
resistance. It's minute minute observations will
head off all enemy surprises and will the time
possible for American and American
munitions to secure the maximum of destruction
the other side of No Mans land
here realize that the big envelopes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-16

state would il be possible minister to remain in
office after being openly branded by the representa-
of people as unfit, in Germany any
inal may and remain imperial chancellor at
the will OF the emperor alone Punishment has al
ready found him out. Another lackey has been pro-
mote6 lackey-in- chief, without consultation with
the German people and their representatives.
This murderer the German emperor with his
completes but not the German people, the poor peo-
pie defrauded exploited by their government:
the poor soldiers who driven slaughter by these
under the shackles Of military law like
the miserable galley slaves of old.
Comrades how long is it your wish TO put up with
this? When will you yourselves? When will
you side which every of
honor must fight; on the side of humanity and
civilization against this gang Of sayers? When will
you free poor down-trodden, famshed people
its tyrans and again establish justice liberty moral
ity. and civilization in Germany?
Why not come to fight the side of justice
of truth of freedom. all of the side which all
civilized nations well the noblest and most far
seeing your people have taken their stand?
know the reasons which hold you back:
l. Ignorance the false doctrines with which
you inoculated in your school days in all
history, civil life and politics. the pretentiOus
lies of the German press whipped into line by. mil
itary dictator; your implicit confidence in your
given leaders.
2 Fear of your masters. especially of the OFFICERS
these hangmen OF the kaiser cowardly and
hide themselves in time of danger behind Shoot
them down like mad dogs if they get in your way
Rather that they die than the hundreds of thousands
O honest industrious fathers families whom they
which day by day goes
committing an objectionable crime,
Of being unable TO return home even if you escape
punishment. But the laws by which the murderers
maintain their power and make you trucking slaves
shall be botted out before the is at end. and
you will be joyfuny welcomed home without disgrace
and than that, with the highest honor as true
heroes liberators o. your country
4. Fear of injuring our fatherland if you go over
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-16

times, however. that airpanes the
departments reports of few years back full #
brief statements that done in balloonus
for lack of funds.
The balloon services abroad. however had
carefully, if modesy developed military purposes,
an that the settled the trench
into their again 1t dis
covered that work could be done with them which
could be done othter way. Balloon observa-
began vital Importance until now
" a mile of the front it big, clumsy
envelope. A constant ceaseless vigil is maintained
every of the enemy. every shell fred
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-16

monty ascend high $500 and that they
for hours poised in mid-ar perform the responsible
duties assigned them. Usually the is made
anywhere from 10 10 ID miles from the enemys
front line trenches depending the power OF mis-
artillery. the direction the wind activity
the salient. any the observer has a circle
vision about eight miles. $ able pierce
back into the enemy's lines The most detailed
and up-to-the-rn minute maps. the kind OF field
glasses, and instant communication with the ground
balloonist master OF everything spread
out before his gaze.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-16

This article was written by German to be read
BY Germans. II circulated in Germany through
the efforts OF German republicans in Switzerland
Nho are working for the overthrow OF Hohenzol-
lernsm and the establishment Of "A German re-
public copy has just been received in this coun-
Try and has translated for the use Of the press
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC INFORMATION.
GEORGE CREEI. Chairman
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-16

Tired of the heavy stuff? Like
something light? Well. try SiIhou-
cites. They're NOT jokes - just
sketchy little stories that reflect real
life.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-16

OF the president of the Rechsbank Koch.
and Of the emperor's brother, Prince Henry of
Prussia. the 31st of July 1914. ne
peror TO desist from the and when ne failed in
his attempt he flung at the emperors feet his
mission grand admiral and chief OF
German navy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-16

Sometimes a picture. sometimes a
bit OF philosophy, always short and
never depressing-that's what Sill
houettes are aimed to be.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-16
By a Captain In the Aviation Corps

by either side, that friends below may be saved
from surprise and enemies the lines may
the weight OF every shell hurled them.
The United states is building up such liter
ally from nothing. Last November the old field
west overgrown with weeds, the gas reservoir
of repair the whole place stagnant In the last few
months. however, the neId has been cleared and
brought back activity the air again is flied
with big, friendly balloons, and keen-faced
being trained for immediate service abroad. Already
the first American attachments in shown
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-08-10
HELLER news
m, uhppx cOaENl
A SERMON ON COURTESY.
(6y HARRY coHEN)

Treating friend like a rich uncle
30 that you may extract his coin, is not
cclrte sy- that's foresight.
Offerir a seat IL the MAJ who en-
tiers your office is not courtesy that's
duty
Listening to the srumblings, growl-
ings and groanings of a bore without
rtmors trating is not courtesy -thats
forebearance.
Offering your companion cigar
when you light enc yourself is no
CT rtesy-y you'd be i,lbred if you didn't
Helping pretty girl across the street
holding her umbrella, carving her
poodle none of these Is courtesy
The first two are pleasure aud the
last is polittness. Courtesy is doing that
which nothing under lhe sun makes
you dc hut human Kindness. Courtesy
springs from the hart; IL the nnnd
prompts the action, there is a reason
II there be a reason, II is rot courtesy
fer courtesy has no reason. Courtesy Is
good will; and good will is prompted
by heart full of love to be kind. Only
the generous man is truly courteous
ne gives freely without the thought oil
receiving anything in seturn. The gen
erous man has developed kindness Il
snch an extent that he considers ev-
eryone as good as hinself-and treats
others not AZ he should like to Ne treat
ed flor generosity asks nOthingl but
as he ought to be treated.
MORAL: Courtesy to all-rich OF
poor, old or young-pays big dividends
and doesn't cost cent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-08-10
WlNIEREo.

Mrs. Anna Ii0ss OF Peck. Idaho and
sister, Mrs. Jane S'aploton OF Howard
lake, MINI, ure visiting relatives and
friends at this place.
Mrs Hessle i,cmaster is very iow
with tuberculosis
Franklin Wheq1r Of winifrcd and
Mrs. Lila Lepasier ~ Wilbur were
married recently Their many friends
wish them many happy years
AnEcline LemaEtcr. who IL teaoninE
On Toms ,feck. spent Saturday aud
SUNDAY with home folks
air. and Mrs, Poe Lomnstcr have X
turned t. their home az Ashland aftei
Ia short VISIT At this place.
sesern, from thus place attended
church az Mod Lick saturday and
sunday
Alice nan " visiting IN Ashland.
Oracle Green visited her grandmoth
or Mrs Sebecch Salyar. last weeiS
LOW TANBLf..
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-08-10
VIOLIN CONCERT.

The violin concert given by Sutt
Fisher at the " F.. Church on Thurs ;
day evening WAS cnioyed BY a large AZ
dience Mr.. Fisher is a vioiinist of rare
ability. and his playing shows the re
suit of careful training bs good teach
ers. The accompaniments were, played
by Mr. Carl Fisher, brother of HUT
Fisher and were enioyed quite as much
as were the violin solos. This is the
first concert these trothers ever gave
In a small town. and Pikeville is to ne
congratulated that it should have been.
given here.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-08-10
The Pike County Primary

The primary in Pike-co. resulted il
for county offices composed almost en-
! 'irely of men living in Pikevilie. onl!
zone being from the county. The Dem
ocratio ticket is scattered Throughout
the county.
Following are the tickets:
Republican Nominees.
Representative ]. Smith, Pike.
Vile
| Judge. L. Trivette, Pikeyille.
County Attorney-W W. Barrett
rPikevile.
County Clerk. M. johnson. Pike
vile.
! sheriff-Dick Stewards, Pikevilie.
! Surt Of Schools Fonso W right, Pike
Vile
Jailer-J p Morris Pikeville
Assessor-Hayes MAYNARD. zebulon
| Coon creek.l
Surveyor S. Bentley, PIkeville
! Coroner-Geo. Cavins. Pikeville.
| Democratic Nominees.
/ Representative sam +. Isom Myra
| fBeefhide creek)
Judge-Tom Williamson, Pikeville
Ccrnty Attorney-A. S. Ratliff Pike
willie.
County Clerk-F, Tom Hatcher, Pike
Vile
sheriff-win NJ. smith, Deskins,
(Johns creekil
Sppt Of Schools-Amos Runyon, Orr
noco, (Pond creek)
JaiIer-Geo. NJ. Justice Fish Trap,
Grapevine creek)
Assessor-Rev. Halter Mullins. Myra.
(Shrlby creek)
surveyor-w. J. Roberts, Virgie.
(Shelby creek)
Coroner-R Z. Robinson Pkeville.
Magisterial Nominees, Republican.
MagisteriaI District No. I
North and South Pikevllle and Coal
Run Precinctsi-George II. Fife Dem
ocrat of Keyser; Rev Dee Ratiff, Re-
publican, Of Coal Run
District No. 2 composed OF Shelby
Caney, Long Fork and Upper Elkhofn
precincts. Sam Branham, who was de
feated four years ago on the Democrat
ic ticket Was nominated over Joseph
Hopkins. son of Rev John Hopkins
and Geo. w Osborn. both of whom
have heon life long Republicans.
WI Taekitt is the Democratic nom
inee. Had no opposition.
District No 2, composed OF Forks,
Grnrevine and Shelby precincts, w. Il
Justice defeated L. 6. Adkins a prom
iueni merchant, Paris Coleman and q,
"A. Justice. w. r. Justice lis the pres
ent Magistrate.
James A. Justice, Jr., is the Demo-
cratic nominee. Had no opposition.
District No. 4 Rev. FOULS cieyinger.
Democrat Belcher, Ky; ~ T.. Hack
nev Fepnhhcan. Aentn Gard. KY
District No s. Anderson Dofson Re.
publican, "oodinsn. KY No Demo
cratic nominee
Distsict No. Q. T J. Trent, Demo-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-08-10
q SHOW FOR WOMEN
PLANNED FOR STATE FAIR.
~ o. y. Most cr'dltabIs GshIbhs
IN the Entire Gigantic
Dlsplay.

Busy housewives and experts IN 49,.
tnu crafts are taking advantage az
every moment in preparation FOR N.
inowing TO be made at the fifteenth ~
nual Kentucky State Fair. 10 BIO hsM
IN ~ Louisville the week OF Sept 10
iae Moman's department Ia natural
the most interesting portion ., 81.
a'e Fair TO womanklnd and "a ~"
Use one OF the most credItnble an,
Pi,, m In the entire gigantic display
Inc entry list for this Department,
w,n close Aug n. and "burrv ~
eau Is iasued by Kentucky STATE pa,
. neeretary Fount T. Kremer. Suit eoa
republic building, Louisville. W
!, ror catalogue or information sddr...
5ount y Kroner. Secretary Ken,ucsv
'tale fair sun oo4 Republic BulId,rs
louisville. Ky. ns' (.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-08-10

Mr.. H. v. Forsyth of Ashland was
here this week.
Mrs w j. Fleu OF Prestonsburg was
here on Saturday.
Miss Minerva Scett and guest, Miss
Pauline Park of Frankfort. arrived Fri
day night u he tie guests of Miss
SCOTS grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Reynolds for several weeks.
Misses Mildred and Ernestine Pres
ton of Huntington. are guests oil
Misses Lorraine anG Josephine BowIes
this week.
Edward HITLER Of Boston was tn.
guest Of his aunt, Mrs. Ida f, Heller
last wetk
Mr. w. r. Frice of Regina was here
Tuesday.
Mrs. Julia Keith of Oklahoma, is here
the guest of her daughter. Mrs. F Ton
iiatche- Mrs. Keith was formerly
Mrs. Julia Lesley of this place.