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Evening journal., 1918-05-15

Same, OF being in a
Strange place at one
Time before, and then
You get TO thinking
Could It have been,
That / lived before,
I'm reincarnated?
Then you suddenly
Start-Maybe I'm nuttyi
Well. listenl II you're
Balmy, we're all tlooie.
Because we all get that
Goofy kink In our dome
Now and then.
Evening journal., 1918-05-15
Amt
Nature
Wonderful
BELFRY GHOST WALKS
Weird stuff
When you come

Weird stunl
When you come
Suddenly upon a
Situation, something
Mysterious in you,
Gets you thinking
You've been IN that
Same Identical situation
Before. F'instance-
A face, an occurrence,
A certain place, etc.
Away back from the
Mists OF your noodle
Comes a goofy vision
OF seeing that face
Before, Of somethong
Happening exactly the
Evening journal., 1918-05-15

Metal workers. glaciers and skilled
mechanics may all find good positions
through the Want Ads.
Evening journal., 1918-05-15
REEDS BIRD WINS

The Diamond State Homing Club. Of
this city. held its 200-mile race from
Charlottesville, Va. on last Saturday.
The birds got away with good start,
and, considering the mild wind which
they had TO fly against, made very good
time and a very close race. The FIRST
three birds got diplomas.
The birds for the 30O-mlle event will
be shipped on Wednesday night. /.
Saturdays results;
Evening journal., 1918-05-15
Al M IFAGIT ArFETINn

The All-Wilmington League will meet
In special session in this once at
o'clock this evening. All the team man
ayers are urged to be present.
Evening journal., 1918-05-15
scuEDUIr son TO-DAY.

America. League.
Cleveland at philSdelphia-
Chicago at Washington
St. Louis at New York.
Detroit at Boston
National Leegus.
Philadelphia at Chicago.
Boston at st. Louis.
New York at Cincinnati.
5rco.iya at Pittsburgh.
Evening journal., 1918-05-15

At last, but rot least, M. Rut can Ger
tainly talk TO EN-. Alta boy RickY
you tell 'em. got sore fingers.
Evening journal., 1918-05-15

or course we know Hickey puts up a
good game every Saturday, so we don't
have TO write about him. But what
worried US was: Why Mr.. Clay always
smiled every time Hickey Stspped TO the
plate? Is he friend OF Yours, hickey?
Evening journal., 1918-05-15
YESTERDAYS RESULTS
American League

American League.
Chicago, 8; Athletics, 0.
Cleveland, 4; Washington. 2
other games postponed. rain.
National League.
Phillies, s.; St. Louis, a.
New York, 3; Pittsburgh, 2.
Cincinnati, 2; Brooklyn. l.
Boston, 5; Chicago, 0.
Evening journal., 1918-05-15

Wonder where Bill Mckee was on Sat
urday2 He's generally on the job, but
we missed him Saturday. Come on Bill
set yourself togethe-l Little LIE kid.
Evening journal., 1918-05-15

We see that Lefty Finn IS st!n Up tc
bis ole tricks. There's no use ot talk
Ing that boy can't lose.
Evening journal., 1918-05-15

Tho boys travelled TO Elkton on Sat
urday and brought homo tho bacon,
which Is very scarce there.
Evening journal., 1918-05-15

John Bradley had busy day in left
field. He had six put-outs. Talk about
ilelderl You got TO hand It to that
boy.
Evening journal., 1918-05-15
ByTOpife'

After looking " er
their successes againt
the Giants. 1t might le
well for the BrooklyL
Boston and Philadelphia
clubs TO ask for fral-
chises in some Class Q
League.
Evening journal., 1918-05-15

Any team that is snxious to test the
oalibre Of the locals should write to
Mr.. Wells. That team viii get all the
WORRIES Il can handle
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-17
4 Strap-Hanger's Diary

travel back and forth veritabIe pullman
coaches
been abused as much the North Side line II is the
Hill street line Strkingy different has been the at
ttude of the patrons OF this line toward service
from that OF the North Siders- a year two aSo
there little difference. as far as discomfort in
travel or thrills enroute were concerned between the
TWO lines At that time Is doubtful IL there vas any
mated an ocean voyage ride the Hill street car
line. The track seemed to be laid in waves and the
little ''boX-cars that that line then
bed up AMI down along the length of the route much
in the manner OF stranded dory the mercy the
oceans waves. But there the part OF the
patrons OF this line the sublime patience of the North
Siders. Theirs aggressive attitude Of oppcsi-
ton Their kicks were frequent their threats as
well! The service was abominable and the patrons
in their wrath demanded better things They
not only demanded they made up their minds separ-
ately collectively to have their demands honored
For months came stories of creased tracks stolen
paddles" (the local adaptation of the well known
block system',-in this case it was wooden bocl)
until finally night a certain "box-car' started out
on the trip and never returned Ffremen extinsuish-
ed the flames that consuming its framework in
time to the iron wheels. That was the last Of
the "boX-cars'. Larger and more serviceable cars
were thereafter used this line and the in
proved TO great extent The old Hill street line has
lost its thrills and has become d modern sane and
reasonably regular line OF travel
SPRING AND BETTER THINGS
1t is true, beyond question that the rgors of this
winter. the South Bend has ever
known. has seriously handicapped the local street car
company in the proper operation management or
its lines and in the proper maintenance various
schedules. With the coming of spring may hope
for better thinss and the "Strap-Hangers" who SO
choose, will be less and less diverted from the daily
garnering aud storing pleasant and helpful observa-
tons by the annoyances of interrupted service
And when this millennium comes and your mind is
free from trivial annoyances you ride from
your work. look around and about you study your
neighbors. There fruitful for curious
husbandmen to labor in than the street car.
Here you will meet all manners and kinds of men
and women. Men and women in all walks life ana
OF all ages. Here you will see people more
different people than you could hope to see in
your office, your store your factory places
of amusement you attend when the days WORK is done
Changing faces greet you every day,-a panorama of
life passes before your the street cars Grasp
your opportunity and study human nature at first
hand!
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-17
OBSERVATION: EVERY Ma
HIS OWN UNIVERSITY.

DR.. Russell r. Conwell is familiar
ly known to thousands who have
either listened 10 his famous Iectura.
Acres OF Diamonds" or have read
II in book form. A companion vol
ume 10 that little inspirational clas-
sic lately appeared in Observation
Every Man His own U-niversitv.r
published by the Harpers. In the
habit OF observation Dr. Conv.ef1
points out the key 10 success. and I'M
a series OF chapters. replete with apt
anecdotes and illustrations. ne press
Is home the fact that I'm every man
are latent capabilities which through
persistent sef-culture may be de-
Neioped 20 an astonishing decree.
The mastering OF environment. the
control OF the viii. the stimulus OF
good society and great books. the
habit OF clear thinking and the re-
solve 10 succeed, are among the fac
tors that are discussed at length
and elaborated with pith and point.
The author OF Observation. Ev-
cry Man His own University ls
never without a story 10 tell. drawn
a. CAAA AtSNbl Ut the Ire or some
great man. His style. in conse-
quence, is racy. intimate, and per
sistently arresting. His counsel is
suggestive and stimulating 10 a
hish degree. one is conscious OF
the spell Of sitting under one OF the
worlds inspiring teachers and Of
catching something OF the ardor
that inflames him. He repeatedly
stresses the point that education in
the true sense OF the wo-d is not
primarily conditioned upon attend
ance at schools and universities:
but is a task Of self-driu. the oppor-
tunities for which are multitudinous.
Astounding on every hand. and 20
be embraced in every odd minute.
For those who feel themselves on
the lowest rung OF the ladder. as
well as those who have ALREADY
climbed higher, Or. ConWelFs little
volume offers a happy combination
of guide, philosopher. and friend.
with a message spoken cogently ami
earnestly as behts the turbulent
times IL which We live. II IS a con
else, practical handbook on the
most important OF all subjects-seIf-
culture.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-17
| oday,S International Sunday School Lesson
ReUeo BY p B. FitztOater D. D., Teacher
Of English Bible Moody Institute Chicago. co0,n, r

harvest. it was hard 10 be broken.
and hence il was an easy matter for
the birds OF the air (v. 49, 10 come
am pluck it away. We need 10
remember that II men receive with
meekness The implanted word. there
viii, OF course, be no such OppOr-
tu1ity for the evil one. The trouble
ia this case was that the Word was
not implanted Thus IL is that
one-fourth OF the seed is lost The
result is a deplora BILE one as We see
from Heb. 2:1-4. Is the soil of our
life so hard that God must drive
the plOwshare clean through il ere
there is chance for the seed TO
take root2 ops. I29:3).
They next fell ION" the rocky
ground The first is a picture OF
the hardened and this is a picture
Of the superficial nearer. For a
time they did run well. They even
received the Word with gladness
~ 16J. but they had no stability
because they had not root. They
were superficial There was nc
chance for the seed to get "A real
grip on their lives The earth
yields its increase though we dc
not understand. So God will add
his % per cent 10 our . per cent
The oak tree comes from small
seed
I'm the third place Jesus speaks
Of the seed that fell among" the
thorns Here is the worldly soil II
is not So much the character Of the
soil. it is the character Of that
which already occupied the soil ere
the sower sowed the seed The
cares of this world, the deceitful-
ness of riches and other things
had so entered in that the good
seed never had "A chance in the soil
OF the human heart IL was choked
and yielded no fruit There was nc
real grip Of the will, no whole
hearted surrender. The cares OF
life that keep the housewife or the
business man: the deceitfulness OF
riches that snare men and choke
the word which at one time gave
such promise i'm their lives; the
lusts and other things which the
evil one knows so We'll how to use
keep rs from the Word. for Satar
knows that by il We are 10 be saved
duke 1870. Are we impulsive
Do We make vows soon forgotten
ties that soon fade away or fall be
meath the temptations for lack oil
root? May God blast and turn VI
the subsoil of our hearts by strong
convictions OF sin. and so occupy
the soil that there is no opportun-
ity for other things.
We have thus seen three-fourths
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-17
LUTHERANS PLAN
BIC WAR FUND
Will Raise S750,000 During
Week of Feb. 1926 for
Work Among Soldiers.

a telegram from Pres't Wilson
lent enthusiasm to the convention
of leading Lutheran men and wom-
en- from every part of the United
States. Assem- bled in the Fort Pitt
hotel, Pittsburgh, Pa, Jan. 30, TO
plan a whirlwind campaign for
$4,000 war time service fund.
Pres't Wilson telegraphed:
81 learn of the service plan
ned by the Lutheran commits
sion for soldiers and sailors
welfare with a great deal OF in
terest and need not assure you
that ii has my best wishes"
The national Lutheran commits
sion proposes to apply the funds to
increase the man power in camp
and overseas that is working 70
maintain the moral and spiritual
values. 1t has very strong endorse
ments from Sec'y of the Navy Jo-
sephus Daniels and Sec'y of War
Newton Baker.
The Lutherans are planning for
the largest budget for war time SER
Wee of any Protestant body. The
Methodist church is asking for
$500. 900 likewise the Presbyterian
church.
The week for the campaign IS set
for Feb. 1926. 1t is the first whirl-
wind campaign for funds under
taken by Lutherans c. S. Ward.
the organizer of the Y. NJ. c. A and
the Red Cross campaigns, is lend
ing his assistance TO make this
campaign a success.
SiXty-four representatives were
present from is different states. DR..
II. r. Weller. president of the
Pennsylvania ministerium, at the
noon-hour luncheon raised a storm
of enthusiasm by stating that the
Lutheran church would not only
raise the budget but "go over the
top" Many states. especially Penn
sylvania. the southern, and some Of
the western states. raised their ap-
portionment
DR.. +. II. Knubel of New York
city. chairman Of the national Lu-
theran commission, states that
for the first time in the history OF
Lutheranism in America all Luther
ans are working together for the
accomplishment of one common
purpose and that, as a result, the
work of the commission has prog
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-17
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE)

ringing the bell in the motorman's cabin: by wildly
abusing the contending shouting abjuratons
at them. Finally the gets back to the car and
the trip At the watch factory there IS u
difficult switch where the from the elevated
single track and descends to the double track FIX
treme care seems to be required on motorrnans
part TO successfully negotiate this turn without
damage.
OFF THE TRACK.
II you are an Inflated car and chances are
something like 10 one that you are, the Will
violent lurch strikes the switch the trolley
viii fly Off. the refuses to further. You dis
that it is off the track There is nothing to 90
but the west-bound Sometine
within the ensuing hour it arrives. After much dis
cusson the crews decide that you transfer to
the that it viii reverse itself and return
to Mishawaka This you do, and find, TO your relef,
that you stretch of level track. You settle
your confident that nothing further viii
mar your journey. But the best laid plans of men,
you know often 60 astray! Benton street in Misha
waka you come to halt,-the wait for another car
again lasts from 10 minutes to an hour. The car
comes. yours proceeds. The lights of Mshawaka loom
up in the distance and grow nearer with each pound
of the cars fiat wheel Soon they at the side of
the car-you in the business district of Misha-
Wakas North Side. II has been uresome Trip, nos
alone you. but to the well. They must be
refreshed before continuing further The waits
the corner while conductor and motorman engage in
a foot-raCe for rickety iron pump the corner.
Quenching their first thirst the darts into lit
tie restaurant at the and orders mea-to be
ready when the completes the loop and returns.
Then the starts on the last lap of the journey
Across the bridge and the eastern limits the
city there is little to the tenor of the cars
At the end the line the loop is made and the
There is the stop at the North Side lunch
for the dinner that has been ordered This is
placed around the cars stove and the proceeds
South Bend the Benton street switch.
the wait is made and the partakes of
the feast. The remainder of the journey is much
like the begnning.-if you waited 10 minutes the
switches the outbound trip you due to wait an
hour now, if your wait then of hours duration
you may escape with shorter You pay
your fare and take your chance!
HOPE Is VIRTUE REQUIRED
The daily patrons of this car-ne must all cislm
October for the month their birth They hled
virtue of nope. Daily they endure the hard
ships their sreet-car service living ever in the
bssful hope that someday. somehow. when the new
pavement IS completed the rails laid, they will
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-17
Copyright 1s1D

Of the seed lost. OF the remain
ing fourth, that which fell into"
Or. W the good soil, not all yield
ed the same return. 1t all brought
forth Is. -; il all yielded: il all
sprang up, but not all in the same
ratio.
There are three distinguishing
features of this kind OF hearers:
Oh They hear the Word. These
are the ones VINO appreciate its val
de and give good heed to its pre-
cepts. CD They accept it, e. g.
they understand its teachings. They
take il into good and honest
hearts. OBJ They hold it fast duke
Sis r. VI These are the ones
Of which martyrs are made.
Jesus was great open-air
preacher wv. 1. p and like all
others he has various kinds Of
hearers. the half-hearted hearer.
the shallow-hearted nearer. The
way 10 reach the masses is to 90
where the masses are.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-17

the home OF Mr.. and Mrs HuIlinger.
go +. Pennsylvania av.
FIRST Church of the Brethren-Indiana
aV. and Miami St Rev. 7. r. George.
pastor Sunday school ut 80 q. ma.
+. g. Stahly. superintendent
Morning service at To- Rev. Z. q.
Powell Of the Anti-SalOon league viii
speak EndeavOr meeting az q 30 Even
ing service at Z 20 Rev :. e. Miller 81
Chicago representative Of Brethren Pub
fishing House at Elgin, III. win speak
second Church OF the Brethren
Cushing and Van Buren, SITS Rev. Il. ..
ROOSe, pastor. Sunday school at . 30 a.
m; Wesley Zimmerman, superintend-
Christian workers meeting az $50 D..
m. Mrs Austin. leader. Preaching
services at 10 20 a m. and Z 20 p. M.
Elder :. g. Miller Of Chicago viii de-
liver the morning sermon. Prayer meet
ing Tuesday evening at the home 81
coin way w. The music class will meet
al the church each Friday evening az 3
O'Clock All desiring TO take this work
should he there TO begin the work Fri
day evening.
Conference Memorial United s St
Joseph st Rev. -. Z Young, pastor
Sunday school at $3.50 a. N; c. Z. VIII
son. superintendent
All the services viii be held in the
auditorium again. Sunday school at
Q 20 Glasses for an ages. carefully
graded . = Wilson superintendenf.
Morning worship &C 10:45 Subject.
value OF the Christian College G =.
Preaching service at ia Subisct:
'eThe Home as an Educational Agency
PRAYER meeting on wednesday evening
at the church
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-17

Rev. Hugo Weichelt. pastor. Sunday
school at . 90 a. m; Carl Reinke. super
intendent. Regular services at 10 10 a.
m.
Lenten services at 7:45 p. m.
LUTHERAN.
Holy Trinity English-Sherman av.
and Lindsey st. Rev. Albert II. hecK,
pastor. Sunday school at 9:15 a. m I;
Edward Motifs. superintendent
Adult Bible class taught by the pastor;
Subject OF lesson: The Law OF Love"
Chief service with holy communion at
go a IN. Short sermon by the pastor
on the subject, The Conflict Of the
Ages" Junior league at 200 p. m.
Luther league devOtionai service at :45
y. m. Nespers with sermon at 80 p. m.
subject: NO Other Gods This is the
FIRST of a series of sermons on the 10
commandments. This congregation will
take part in the national campaign to
be carried on during the week Of Feb.
1926 TO secure funds for work among
our Lutheran soldiers and sailors The
brotherhood will meet with Samuel Har-
mon at his home ut JOT l.. Broadway on
Z Tuesday evening. Every member should
be present. The Red Cross auxiliary
will hold an all-day meeting on Tuesday
Jefferson blvd. Those coming in the
morning will bring their lunch. Lenten
services on "Wednesday at = 40 p m.
of Gods Name" Choir rehearsal on
Friday evening Catechetic;S instruction
on Saturday at 80 p. m.
Gloria Del Swedish-Chapin and Kerr
SITS. Rev. Gottfrid Olson, pastor. sun
day school at 300 a. m, and Bible class
at 9:1j a. m
1t. PauTs German-Jeferson and VIII
liam SITS. Rev H. HOLE. pastor Ger
man service at 1890 n III. Sunday school.
both English and German. at 9 30 a. m.
German service at 10 30 a. m. English
service on the second and fourth sun
days Of the month at 30 r. m. Sunday
school. both German and English. at9 30
a. m. Catechetical instruction on
Thursday at Z 20 p. N. Sermon by the
pastor subject: Serving the Lord"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-17
P0ET-LECTURER WILL
ADDRESS WOMAN'S CLUB

Edmund Vance Cook. the we'll
known pOet-lecturer. will make his
appearance here before members
Of the South Bend Woman's club
and guests Tuesday evening. March
5. in the Rotary room of the Oliver
hotel "Potluck With the Poet
1900 and Now" will be the subject
of Mr. Cooks lecture. which gives
promise of being one of the finest
attractions of the season.
Dinner will be served at $50
o'clock, reservations for which may
he made through any of the mem
bers of the club. Those who desire
only TO attend the lecture may pur-
chase lecture tickets.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-17

Few persons think things through
If everybody reasoned this matter of church-gong to
its logical conclusion there would not be many vacant
pews and widespread demand for more churches would
speedily arise
The reason is simple People do not stay away from
church because they opposed to religion to the
church Far from it. Nearly everybody believes that the
Christian church is absolutely necessary to civilization
If its existence threatened the great of the
people would fight for it,
But by curious kink in their mental processes
many non-churchgoers fail TO perceive that everybody
else followed their example-and every honest person
grants others the right TO do he does-he churches
'.ould quickly pass out of existence.
Every non-attendant religious services virtually
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-17
WHY NOT co TO CHURCH?

If person believes that the world needs the church.
he has but clear unmStakabe and unanSwerabe way
of stating his position That is by regular church attend
ance.
Absenteeism from the balotbox and absenteeism from
church are kindred failures in duty to society.
Thoughtful persons stand for the church, because the
church stands for the best things The churchgoer lines
up with the forces which make for righteousness He is
the side of the people who want to live the MODEST
lives themselves and who are trying TO help this needy
world to do the
The most efficient agency of human service earth
= the Christian church The churchman is a ShaTer in all
tIe worldwide benefcence of the organization.
They who would make their lives count should be
counted among those upon whom the Church may count
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-17
A NEW BOOK BY WOODROW
WILSON.

I'm Our First Year Of War" by
Pres't Wilson, viii be published by
the Harpers this week. The presi-
dent has been consulted in regard
10 the plan Of publication and the
conditions which he requested have
been scrupulously observed. I'm Our
First Year OF War contains all the
messages and addresses of the pres
ident during the first calendar year
OF the war. II opens with the sec
ond inaugural address. including
government operation OF railroads
and the terms of peace.