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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-16
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APRIL 10, 1917.
LuXuRIES IN WAR TIME.

There widespread prejudice against indulsing in
Iuxuries is felt that the purchase of
pensive commodities Of any is morally wicked and
economically bad. But there two sides to it.
A London merchant commenting the British pro-
hibtion many Injuries insists that self-ndu
gence by rich really fine thing for the country
says. 'uxuries take the place of
"necessaries" BY eating asparagus, mushrooms. hot
beans ETC. they leaving greater supply
ordinary stus for the rest Of the nation and thus
making Il possible ordinary citizen his
food at more moderate price. They lessening the
consumption OF beef potatoes bread etc. and conserv
ing the nations basic food resources And he adds.
they keeping alive legitimate industries which
hourished before the and have right to existence
The argument might be applied also to clothing.
might urged that it is a good thing for the
keep buying expensive automobiles pictures,
furniture,
Such reasoning OF has its flaws The chief OBJ
lection against indulgence in Injuries is really directed
against the production those The issue
an economic The idea that if Injuries
consumed luxuries be produced, and it is
wise produce Injuries in time because the
required family would
suffice produce ordinary necessaries of life for per-
haps a families. But it doesn't carry
that idea too far.
tried all luXures in this country. the
result probably he disastrous its effects on
industry and commerce.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-16
THE "CRIME" OF SUICIDE.

There a bill pending in the New York legislature TO
repeal the law that makes attempted suicide crime
punishable by Imprisonment. The promoters of the
measure maintain that the present law, which is like
prevailing nearly all the states absurd and
inhumane because people who try kill themselves
temporarily insane and therefore responsible.
and instead of being punished should receive curative
help.
Probably in hundred who attempts
suicide" says Albany alenist lis cOgnzant of the
such law exists; and granting did know
of such law such knowledge would have deterrent
effect.
The love of life is the strongest instinct and is
absent except in those mentally sick When ones men
arrangement is sufficient TO abolish all love of life
sufficient abolish all regard
duty. For the good of humanity and the credit Of
our lawmakers, the law that makes attempt at
suicide penal oense should be promptly revealed"
The inhumanity of such laws is recognized instinct
lively by public authorities little effort made
enforce them. And from the merely legal standpoint,
course they ridiculousy illogical Suicide is
probably the only crime in the which the
criminal punishment if he fails his evil pur-
pose, and escapes punishment if he succeeds.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-16

them. II will make thorough study Of sanitary con-
dtions affecting public health in any way. Will
look into the dangers which threaten infant life the
pers OF school the possible disease
in factories and Offices infection in public places
and hygienic condition OF the city and the
surrounding country
II this work is well done. the money will be well
spent. There is no more profitable work that city
undertake than the safeguarding OF peoples
health The results OF the birmingham inquiry, when
they published should make a valuable book
for other cities But in the meantime. there's no
why other cities shouldn't getting busy.
cording to their ability work out their local
health problems in the serious and intelligent
manner.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-16
THAT OTHER ENEMY OF OURS

are sorry to be obliged go to with Austria
Hungary. We have no such grievance against that
country as We have against Germany.
To sure. Austria Hungary neddled extensively
with our domestic affairs and have had send one
ambassadors home for it, but should have
gone to war on that account.
We strongly disapprove of Hungarys policy
throughout the We hold her nearly respOn-
sible Germany for the guilt of starting The
original aggression, we remember Austrias Her
buldozing Serbia the condensation Germany
no doubt would have found another preense if nee
essary. but Austria willing tool and for that
crime she merits punishment She deserves especial
punishment because it was but the elimination of a
long Of crimes all keeping with Austrian
dition. Austria reactionary than Germany and
yet should gone for that if Austria
mad let Us alone
The blame lies with the Hapsburgs. with the
people 1t is Hapsburg tyranny that has kept the
OF the conglomerRe empire from
yeIopment and enlightenment. but have sought
against Austrian autocracy
Austria. may well believe less
than We do with her. She wants peace now with all
the world. She peace with especially because
neutral might our influence later to
the allies from ripping her to pieces She is too
weak TO light US or anybody effectively, but can't
hold the olive branch us because Germany
won't let her. Charles. the young emperor is under
the iron thumb Kaiser wilhelm. II the Hohenzol-
fall they dragging the Hapsburgs
down with them.
That would he nne thing for everybody. but the pity
of il is that in trying to himself the kaiser is
saddlng the helpless people Hungary with
added burdens and driving them into fresh horrors.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-16
THE BOY SCOUTS SHARE.

The Boy Scouts of America going to take part in
the war although they will not share in actual fighting
al organization. Their national council has
mapped plans which the United States navy and
agricultural departments have approved
Boy Scouts will aid United States coast guard,
regular guards for work that only
can do of the boys through their training
have proficient in observation and signalling.
They are fitted too for telegraph and wireless work
messenger service and relief work.
In every state the country Boy Scouts going
to mobilize increase food production Here. too.
they will be rendering double service by releasing
military duty. They qualified also guides
their localities
that this opportunity Boy Scouts
to share the national defense will exercise strong
influence conduct of all American boyhood. And
it will give them the necessary elementary instruction
that part any preparedness universal
training They will be taught sanitation, cooking.
scouting. patrolling. etc. They will gain much for
themselves in military moral and physical preparation
the time they will aiding ma
tonal defense
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-16
STREET LIGHTING AND HEALTH.

We know that sunshine is enemy of disease.
Walter r. Howell. article Health asserts
that artificial light. too is a health asset The health
of a community demands well lighted streets by night
as well as by day.
In the first place according Mr.. Howell, the well
lighted is bound promote sociability. People
enjoy coming and going through such street. And
socabity makes for health.
street with dark clean Rubbish
becomes unsightly night in the daytime if it
can be readily The lighted street also free from
dangerous distractions. Crime and accidents prosper
on the dark street not the lighted
We have learned that dfused light better the
eyes than a bright light surrounded by shadows. so
we have begun to install indirect and dused lighting
systems homes and schools. Offices clubs.
It's just true the street The or ht street lamp
glaringly midst deepening
the dark II has most injurious effect the eyes,
pedestrians dangerous traf fife
in general
Howell advises everybody who lives a poorly
lighted "get busy and start a for
adequate lights. be N increased
the health safety and beauty it brings the city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-16
The Stars incline. but do not compel
HOROSCOPE
Monday. April Is, 1917.

Evil and good contend this day.
according TO astrology. While Ju-
piter. Mars, Venus and the sun are
in benefic aspect. Mercury and Uran-
US are strongly adverse
II is an extremely hazardous rule
for commercial enterprises or fnan-
cial ventures Under this sway in
vestments that give great promise
are likely TO come TO naught-
Military affairs have the best pos
sible direction and great activity is
indicated. Promotions and honors
for officers are foreshadowed and a
diplomat may become conspicuous
in defense measures
Mars seems to give promise Of ex-
traordinary work for engineers and
all who have TO do with steel con-
struction.
Hospitals have a sign making for
great benefits and large money gifts,
but this is read as boding i'll for the
health of the nation.
Again the seers declare that the
procession Of life will end many
brilliant careers within the next few
months. Sudden deaths Of men and
women conspicuous in artistic and
professional attainment will be nu-
merous.
Venus gives encouragement 20 ro-
nance today. engagements and
weddings have the best possible as
pect
II el,o,,Id ba % fofrI,- 1,,cl-,- date
for theaters, players and all who
seek public appreciation.
There is favorable planetary
government for those who seek po-
litical preferment II is an auspic-
ious time to ask for aid or support
in financial ventures.
Mercury and Uranus are so
posted as TO give warning OF treach-
cry through the medium of writer's
or letters Washington is under an
aspect that should make reporters
and correspondents exceedingly eau
tious.
This malefic power of Uranus may
be apparent in deceit in all walks OF
life, for suspicious and DOUBLE deal
ing will be prevalent in the next few
months.
Persons whose birthdate it IS
should be cautious in speculation.
If they attend to business they
should be successful
Children born on this day have
the augury Of easy and happy lives,
but both boys and girls may be too
much inclined TO spend money for
pleasure.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-16

of the later is more pressing. You
may not be able TO go TO the front,
but you can come 10 the front with
a contribution TO the American Red
Cross.
The Red Cross lifts today in South
Bend and Indiana the banner that
must never know defeat. Ii is the
standard of our nobler. better hu-
mainly 1t is the flag that is calling
on you for small contribution.
IGNATIUS K. WEIR WINSKI.
Member Of American Red Cross
Washington, d. c., Chapter
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-16
ADVERTISING CHRISTIANITY.

According the Christian Advocate. the board of
foreign missions Methodist Episcopal church
planning to preach Christianity through the newspapers
OF the world. 1t will straight publicity campaign.
phianthropst interested in the project has offered
contribution defray cost talks
raising a 100000 fund.
The money would be used to provide free evangestc
for newspapers in heather lands and pay the
Of insertion in where the papers will not
print for nothing 1t is expected that the plan will
be introduced expermentally in China. japan and
Korea. and if It works well will eventually extended
to all foreign missionary fields.
It isn't intended Methodist enterprise.
There is TO be nothing UNCONVENTIONAL about the teach
ing the management It would be effective as
personal missionary work, the promoters think, and
much more economical. "A column in a secular weekly
newspaper for year would but little and would
reach great multitude of readers. many of whom
could not be reached in any other way"
certainly sounds business like.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-16

If you have started garden plants
indoors in seed boxes or pOls YOU
must take care in ransplanting
them. says today's bulletin from the
national food garden commission.
Transplanting is a crisis i'm the
life of a young plant, and weak ones
often cannot stand it. Therefore
select the sturdier plants.
You must harden off, indoor
plants before setting them in the
sarden-that is, gradually let them
get accustomed TO the exposure. This
is done first by setting the seed
boxes and plants in open windows
and reducing the amount of water
given to them.
But do not let the boxes become
so dry that the plants wilt.
Gradually increasing the expos
ure. after a few days you can leave
the plants outdoors uncovered all
day and even on mild nights. Then
they are ready for transplanting
The hardening process requires
about two weeks when the weather
is still cool
When the plants are growing In
pots. berry boxes or in the eartnen
sides of sods, the transplanting is
easy. From clay pots plant. roots
and soil will usually come out I'm a
single lump This should be set
in the garden a little deeper than
the seed was when planted. The
bottoms of the berry boxes should
be cut of.
From the seed box transplantiag
is harder. If possible take the
young plants up with sufficient soil
so that their roots are not exposed.
If the dirt shakes off, then you must
puddle" the roots by dipping them
into thin mud Do this immediate
ly so that the roots are not exposed
10 the air on the way 70 the gar
den.
Work swiftly in the garden. set
ting the plants in holes punched
with a round stick. Press the soil
just enough 10 give the roots tho
rough contact with the earth, al
lowing no air spaces TO remain I'M
der the surface.
A cloudy day or just before night
fall is the best time for transplant
ing. Ordinarily il is not necessary
to water the freshly transplanted
seedlings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-16
LITTLE BOB BIE'S PA.
By William T. Kirk

a yung VillUn hit men on the bean
with a SNOWFALL today. sed Pa. The
Children Of today is not brot up rite.
Thay seem to be brot up pretty
good shots. sed Ma. I hoap il dident
hurt my noabei defender. A blow
on the he'd sumtimes affecks the
brane, sed Ma.
1t was quite jolt Pa sed. l
doant Sc why the yung peepuI of to-
day have no reverns for the middeI
aged. Wen l was a kid Pa sed, I
wud jest as soon think Of SNOWFALL
ing a lion as a grown man
I suppoas the peer littel boy
dident know what a CRATE man he
was plugging, sed Ma. 1t is too bad
that Children have such ways. Bob
bic. sed Ma, if / ever catch you
throwing a SNOWFALL at a leeding
citizen 1 viii spank you from sup
per time to bed time.
Well, sed Pa. I suppose I will fer
get it pritty soon. I ought no to
blaim the poor littel fellers much.
yuth But l newer threw snow
balls.
I reemeber the first time I ever
saw you. sed Ma. you were playing
ball. You had invited me &two
other gurls 10 cum & see you pitch
agents the Eau Claire high school
Ma sed.
Oh, yes, sed Pa, I remember. I
had everything that day
Yes, sed Ma. / remember You
had everything & the boys hit every
thing you had. I dident know then,
sed Ma. when ! saw you getting yure
trimming. that I was doomed TO
marry you. You pitched neerly A
whole inning that day, Ma sed.
think you must be mistaken
sed Pa. Pa was kind of red i'm the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-16
STUDYING A CITY,s HEALTH.

Framingharl. Mass. is have hygienic overhaulng
as other American city has undergone. A
committee setting work with the intention OF
spending 100000 in health survey That is good
deal of money for a city sixteen thousand people.
1t means more than $50 per family.
IS be expended in the immediate curing Of
existing disease in studying health conditions The
merely theoretical Most communities would
probably dismiss such proposition without second
thought. might birmingham if it were Obliged to
bear the cost itself But it happens that the National
Association tuberculosis plenty Of
funds and is willing to them for this purpose and
the United states health service is willing keep
friendly eye on the work
Framinghaul was chosen a sort % laboratory not
because il particularly unhealthful but because IL
typical Industrial community And under an
energetic consisting OF merchants manufae-
tuners newspapermen. charitable workers and health
officials, the city is going ahead find why its
people get sick and die and TO devise OF low
ering the sickness and death rates hereafter.
The committee viii take up the records Of disease
and death for past years learn what it can from
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-16
Editor News Times

Editor News-Times;
How can you help your country?
If you are a physician or surgeon,
then your services are in dire need
in navy's medical corps.
If you are connected with a civil
ian hospital near the coast or Dor
der. then you can help make your
hospital available for the needs of
the navy in this period Of stress.
Are you a factor in the practice
of medicine or surgery. Then you
can write 10 the bureau of medicine
and surgery. navy department, in
Washington. D. c., volunteering your
service in such capacity in the pres
ent time
Are you one Of the millions who
are not trained in any special line
Of work. then you can help the
American Red Cross by mailing your
check to the local secretary Of the
Red Cross, care Chamber Of Com
merce. or direct TO the general sec
rotary Of the American Red Cross.
" as nlrE ADAAr l. h.t lOl AlAF NcAobAASAA-
ment OF base hospitals on our coasts,
equip our hospital ships, and many
other ways for defending our coun-
try in the present hour. The Amerl-
can National Red eros is incorporat-
ed by act OF congress. Today after
having served the world, il asks 70
serve America The dependents OF
thoca .,.ho have come and will 90 10
the front present a problem. Al
the present there is already anxiety
and want Already il hears the sum
mons and asking the people Of the
! United States 10 hear IT, too
Every citizen and resident Of the
United States is eligible 70 Red Cross
membership.
The red gods and the Red Cross
are both calling on you, but the cal
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-16

face. I wante TO laff but 1 dident
dast TO laff. You surely must be
mistaken, Pa sed. The boys used
TO call me Old Sunfre. / was kind
of bashful them days, Pa sed. &
wenever they cheered me I wud run
away & hide
You wud what? sed Ma
1 wud ran away & hide. Pa sed.
L cuddent bear 70 have all the gurls
paying so much attenshun 10 me l
think Bobibe is going to be the saim
way. Pa sed. I saw him blushing
yesterday wen littel Frances Kiley
was talking to him on the way hoam
from skool. I always got bashful
wen the gurls walked with me, too,
Pa sed
Wen met you times had changed
sed Ma. l thout that you were vary
brazen for such a nice looking yunE
man. YO were working for a st.
Paul firm then, sed Ma. I remember
you toald me al about the firm &
how thay cuddent git along without
you. 1 wonder what the firm did
wen you cain East. Ma sed.
/ suppoas they limped along sum-
how, sed Pa, firms have TO maik
great Sacrifices sumtimes & thay
knew that / was too brite 70 stay
long with them. That is one of the
saddest things about running a big
bizness, Pa sed, having to lose thare
brite yung men.
Yes, sed Ma, il is vary sad. But
we shud not talk of sad things now.
sed Ma, with times as unsettled as
thay are and with yure he'd akine
from that SNOWFALL. But the hedake
that Gums from a SNOWFALL is moth
ing 10 the hedake that Gums from
highballs. sed Ma. & you will newer
have any moar of them.
No. sed Pa. newer aggenn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-16
THE MELTING POT
COME! TAKE POTLUCK WITH US.
ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT

is a wonde and captivating sight
II II were offered as show, ali bite
To think grow ,non
OF all the a o hsuch
OF how elephant hug sweetheart with his nose
OF how a centipede walk new stub
should not wish critcse yickedness or fun
A s. done
But II the crackers the all nd
And pairing knives be on
If cows would the
TNouid be awkward scheme
rhnocerOs; lin looks
Ii he were favored give m the
If we were builded like CRATES we'd a gam Of
on each and every afternoon al all
Creation needs to he and
So let us set about ii with persistenCy md
Arthur Brooks
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-16
ONCE-OVERS
YOU AND THE COST OF LIVING.

OF are
anything o
not
might well yourself?
TO
making denas in
DO
weekly?
you
sOhat thereby
Have attempted a social
n the
of
you o complain o.
pc a
Of
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Efforts to raise a fund for the
purchase and preservation of the
home of John Greenleaf Whittier in
Amesbury. Mass, are being made by
the Whittier Home association. The
house contains many manuscripts
and other mementOes of the poet.
His grand nephew. Greenlief Whit
tier Pickard. is the present owner.
For persons who are absent
when telephone calls are received,
a Michigan man has invented a de-
vice that enables the unanswered
caller TO record his own number so
that he can be reached when the
absent man returns.
Great fog penetrating power is
claimed for new French incandes-
cent light with greenish-yellow glass
in front and backed by a reflector
that reflects enough heat 10 pre-
vent moisture collecting on the
glass.
II is estimated that there are
probably 100000, 900 cents and
100000. 600 five-cent pieces afioat in
the United States, or an average Of
Il pennies and five nickles for each
person.
An incandescent electric lamp
that can rot be removed from a
socket without destroying its useful
ness has been invented for use in
| public places 10 prevent theft
Madagascar that produces coffee
which is said 10 be free from caf-
/ fem.
OF recent invention is a house
hold water heater that can be made
| 10 utilize garbage for fuel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-16
When Transplanting
S elect Only til e
Hardest of Plants

The News-Times is conducting
column with the cooperation Of the
National Emergency Food Garden
Commission To inspire the planting
OF more food gardens throughout
the country. Members OF he com
mission are: Charles LathrCp Pack,
president Of American Forestry as
ISOLATION; Luther Burbank. DIR.
Charles w. Eliot Prof. Irving Fish
er. John Hays Hammond. Fairfax
Harrison, MyrOn T. Herrick. DIR.
John Grier Hibben. Emerson Nc
Millin. A. w Shaw: Carl VrOOman.
assistant secretary OF agriculture.
Capt. J. Il. White. L. :. shipping
board; James Wilson, former secre-
tary Of agriculture. You should
watch this column every day. Any
questions should be written on one
side Of the paper aud sent TO the
Garden Editor of the News Times.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-16
SHE WORKED 1T.

Hub-Tm puzzled about the house
money, Mary. II I give you a lot
you spend a lot. but if 1 don't give
YOU so much you seem 10 get along
with il just as we'll
Wife-It's very simple. dear.
When you give me a lot I use IL 70
pay the bills I run up when you
don't give me so much.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-16
The Public Pulse

Communication for this column
may be- signed anonymously but must
| be ACCOMPANIED by the name OF the
writer To insure good faith. No re-
spOn sibility for facts or sentiments
Expressed will be assumed Honest
discussion Of public questions 10 in
vited. but with the right reserved TO
| eliminate vicious and ObjectiOna b ie
matter. The column 10 free BUI, be
reasonable.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-16

Sen. Williams called Sen. Robert NJ. Won Toilette a
hbber a German. cor
ridor think il When Bob won't tight for a
thing he peace any price. or no
price
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-16

The story that the Germans singing Another
little won't do any harm" is probably another
British invention.
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