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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

who sat- with apparent contenment perously percheo
upon couple bricks middle a gigantic
puddle How he got there and how he got back
something that We would never never want to %
mentioning before She matrOn.
SOME DETRIMENT TO THE MORALE.
Grinningy. but Obediently, the models" allowed
themselves to be posed ana photographed. while the
gestions the PHOTOGRAPHER and good jibes
the children all of which a bit detrimental TO
the morale of the contingent a example or
the natural effect of good health the boy
1t took $4O0 worth Of equipment begin school,
since there were large windows to be in the class
room and the sleeping room above; muslin 10 be
bought for the first named windows and warm wooden
outfits to be purchased for the scholars
A girl might very we'll taken for boy in the
outfits they don in cold weather and the entire tribe
might very we'll be taken for party of Eskimos
while the room itself could pass quite nicely for
Greenland, when the pin stripe in the thermometer
drops way of sight as it did one morning ac-
cordng to the statement of one of the boys who had
taken look
they queer. altogether lovabIe looking lot
in their pajama-like suits, with the hoods
attached to their coats drawn up over their heads
The hoods tied about the neck with black strings
similar those which tied about their waists
quently knots that teacher" required 10
after school hours.
Heavy felt and thick gloves parts of
the freezing weather paraphenaia. Many times hands
stifen little with the cold and pencils stubborny
fuse behave properly, sliding of unseemly
tangents at most inopportune moments but what harm
that?
TWO rooms in the school house are occupied by
the fresh air scholars The classroom was once useo
for Kindergarten, as one readily observes from the
not yet completely worn-or black circle that is the
distinguishing mark of every kindergarten floor.
muslin covered windows and a door are left open
constantly. This is the story reached
by stairway that up the outside. On
the third and top floor the sleeping and the
where the children hang their cold weather
garments at the close of school each day.
WHAT DO THE CHILDREN SAY?
How do they take to all this? They like il. The
expressions their register complete approval
of everything concerned. They indeed youns
TO appreciate the significance of their presence
fresh air school but they not (for they
are) to sense with satisfaction that they
the center of much interest and attention
There healthy yOungster who is possessed o
a determination attend and every morn
ing that he finds it possible reach the cloak room
early enough to slip into suit him seated
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24
THE FRESH AIR KIDS THE ORPHANS HOME OPEN I

Who wouldn't want to be a fresh air Idd2
To be one Of them means that all day long the air
one brea is as fresh and pure the doors
# means number OF unusual things, such as having
ones temperature taken regularly week and bens
put upon the scales regularly each month; it means
up exercises the first thing in the morning
and an hours sleep thing the afternoon.
means. well. ultimately health, the prime OBJ
ject O the whole procedure
The truth OF this last statement is easy to prove
T'yventy-six yOunsster- from the Orphans home
gained average of six pounds since their place
nent in the openair school last april are the living
proof OF its veracity
You are surprised that? You did
before perhaps that the ST. Joseph Anti-tubercuoss
has provided the necessary equipment for the
establishment Of SUCH school in the Orphans home
school building that from the Orphans home 90
listless weary bodied little souls, being given the
health brings thin bodies pale
cheeks and laughter into duh eyes.
SAVING THE CHILD.
These children in practically all cases, Of
HES in which there known cases Of tuberculosis
that todays puny anaemic child is tomorrows cough
ing germ spreading adult the Anti-tuberculoss
ciey taken this these 26 orphans from
premature death or the TRAGEDY Of life of suffering
a the victims of tuberculosis.
There three types Of fresh air schools
ton throughout country. afflicted
berculosis, the second the kind being operated the
Orphans home, for children who anaemic otner
predspOsed disease and the third called muslin
window rooms the purpose of keeping chill
well and strong
The first type Of school is generally run in connection
already conducted Heathwin hospital.
when the number Of children among the patients
sufficient TO justify it,
Muslin window rooms not unknown in the city
schools Of South Bend. but they all too
\ DISCOURAGED GROUP.
A discouraged and discourasIns looking group be
ings the % boys and girls when they first
separated from their companions April. then and
become unoffcially classed the fresh
kids" School discontinued from June until Sep
TENDER. when II resumed. minus few former
members and plus a few An average of six
pounds for 26 children in seven months time speaks
plainly the efficiency of the plan. one little fellow,
whose mother died at Heathwin recently, placed in the
September broke all with increase
125 pounds in weight and unreasonable increase
o pep"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

these little ones have done they tumble I'm ans tumble
out with obedience every day.
We peekej into the sleeping day toward
the waking hour. suddenly head EMERGED from
the folds OF the brown army blanket that
simultaneously. a along the line heads popped out
like Jacks in the BOX. Only a few Of the girls re-
the call arise
The morning opens with caltethenics followed by
study and recitation until 10 O'Clock when Miss Nc
Fadjin makes daily. much welcomed announcement:
Lunch is served
Served right in the class room. this lunch is be-
scky child tires easily and has TO s7rpus
energy upon which 10 feed. He needs GOOD and thus
il is that lunch Of crackers soup cocoa milk
or something similar is brought 20 the school
promptly at 10 each day
Tuesday is the visiting day day Of Their
mometers scales and business-ke markings down and
checking school ordinarily continues during thrs
operation, for the sight of a blue uniform and row
OF children sitting with THERMOMETERS their mouths
Is too trivial matter TO be worthy Of notice any more
Miss Alta y. Palmer, a member or the Visiting
Nurses association. is in charge part the
program, with Miss Irma Colmer secretary Of the ST.
Joseph County Ant-tuberculosis league, her
sstant.
AN UNPOPULAR RITE
The object in putting them upon the scales minus
much of their ordinary clotbin~ 1o,o,4
prehension Of the patients. meets decided
lack of enthusiasm to saw the least we noticed one
of the boys who had just been weighed
down his desk shoes and button hook in hand.
Happening to glance at him few moments later
observed that he buttonng his shoes with his hn-
gers and just as he had completed his efforts another
lad preparatory to fastening his shoes called
husky whisper Hey, Jimmy, got button hCOkt' At
which jimmy bent down. unbuttoned one shoe and
of the button hook whereupon he proceeded
TO button up more. The why's and WherefOres %
this of action still a mystery al as
observer is concerned although Jimmy may have had
a very good reason. At least he could be certain OF
its location while it lay in the bottom OF the shoe
his foot.
o examination showed nearly
child had gained in weight and that had
lost during the preceding month Prevention" is the
watchword of the supervisors the careful
ton being given 10 any child who shows the slightest
fv7fc arGf#fo f11~4ae
simple method indeed. that has been employed %
bring these children slowly but surely up a
OF normal strength and endurance-merely a matter
of regular living fresh air Fresh air and right
living nothing yet their benefits beyond price.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24
THE ROMANCE OF THE ARCHDUCHESS ISABELLA

manly independence and the honesty
Of this son of the people and. tired
as she was with the atmosphere of
indifference and worldly selfshness
in which she had spent so many
years Of her miserable life. she gave
her whole heart 10 the only individ-
ual in whom she had met an absO-
lutte devotion 10 the cause of suf-
fering humanity.
They became privately engaged.
but when they tried 10 smooth out
the obstacles which existed 20 their
wedding they found that 10 would
not be the easy matter they had
hoped. Other archduchesses had
married private persons. but these,
if not of blood royal, belonged %
the highest nobility OF the land.
Here the case was different II was
with a small bourgeois with whom
this daughter OF the house Of Haps-
burg wanted 10 ally herself. and this
degradation could not be permitted.
The old emperor himself declared
that If his niece persisted in her
mad idea he would have her locked
up in a lunatic asylum, and her own
mother indorsed this decision.
The professor and Isabella were
compelled 70 part, each going his
way and each trying 70 continue the
mission Of mercy in the perform
ance Of which they had been
brought into contact with each
other. he went 20 the Italian
front she remained at the Russian,
ard thus the time passed until old
and harsh Francis Joseph died az
last Now il seems that. thanks 90
the intercession of the Empress Zita.
the new read Of the dynasty ~ The
Hapsburgs has granted his consent
20 his cousin renOuucing her rank.
titles and privileges in order 20 mar
~ the man who had won her heart,
Notwithstanding his plebian origin.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

for the higher the of the more persistent
the demand for further increase and in a
stances the unsEied workers have been in receipt
the highest remuneration. From this description the
female element must not be overlooked; that they
rendered magnificent service there denying but
doubtful its the general character
of the manfesting it certainly does unmfs
taxable decline in self-respect mOdesty, and refine
ment. which constitute the virtue and charm of
anhOOd In their depOred extravaganza, arising
their inflated earnings, they out-vieng the arts
tOcracy in their display of personal adornment cost
IL silks, and jewelry. Needless say much
dgnaton is expressed by thoughtful people at this
wealth at home when kith and for q
paltry pittance are fighting in defense Of home
sacrificing their precious lives hundreds of
thousands the boOd-sained battlefelds of France
and Flanders That this picture wealth and
5 overdrawn have the testimony of of
members of the government who has publically de
that have organizations in midst than
exist for other purpose than 10 encourage waste"
o which might have added, that official red tape
occupies conspicuous place in the list at the SAM
time cabinet ministers tired of telling
less food lend money the state, and practice
economy.
artificial conditions of society in England
today presages future trouble is demonstrated by the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

desk all ready for work by the time the rest Of the
children arrive ch child his and there
outfits it impossible for the child
remain.
Miss Vida McFaddin public school teacher AIish-
awake, has been engaged instruct the children
McFaddin goes about winter
and the school she conducts reminds very much
old-fashioned country school where children
all ages compelled hold classes
The pupils in this range from six to Is years
include all the scholars of the and
second grades and parts of the third and fourth
All regular meals taken with the remainder of
the children of the home and evening finds them
tucked in their beds in the main building but the
between 1870 and $3.50 o'clock the afternoon
them wrapped in seep-and blankets-in their airy
sleeping
MAKING REST \ HABIT.
Just il is difficult train any child sleep
ing the day specified periods it hard
cie the fresh air boys girls the that
hour inevitable the more one sleeps the
faster it passes. Now the rest hour taken for
with the willing spirit marks that
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

fact that a movement has already begun conditions
labor after the of the description.
Everything told by these dreamers is to DC
natonalized Private capitalists foreJOomed
extinction ministry labor leader is to form the
government. The hours of work be reduced 10 six
daily with rate of less than shillings per
day.
How many of these good intentions viii be realized
is matter of speculation, but il is quite within the
of possibility that the people will never return
TO the condition of pre-war days when by
commercial system slowly, but surely chang
ing from a manufacturing country into a nation of
merchants traders and carriers With the OF
many neglected industries will be restored anu
again shall be dependent upon the German
the that have been for almost every article
of general and daily l may say is the
Individual only the intellectual outlook
being transformed
Gradually it is becoming recognized that by
policy in the past the world not getting better bur
decidedly worse by reason ideals 10
particular direction have been wrong.
craving for territorial ACKNOWLEDGMENT the sub
lection weaker races has been the dominating
tor in the foreign policy of European states and
which the people wickedly acquiesced, accepting
for their idols the heroes and conquest rather
than the heroes of peace and industry In every
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24
: 7 hui u IIIIII
An InfOrtunate Wedding.

What took place at the inn
perial residence of LuXem burg
which had been put at their deposal
for their honeymoon immediately
after the ceremony no one knows,
but at about { o'clock in the morn
ing a Gisheveled female figure
Knocked OF the gates of the Vienna
palace OF the Archduke FredericR.
who turned out TO be the bride OF
few hours before. To her father and
mother who fastened to her she
would say nothing. but merely sob
bed in an uncomfortable attack Of
distress. and implored them TO take
her back under their roof and not
TO free her TO return 10 a husband
with whom she declared that no
human persuasion would ever in
duce her to I've even for one single
hour.
As may be imagined. the conster-
nation caused by this catastrophe
was Undesirable. OF course. the
emperor Lad 10 be told Of il. and
for once he showed himself kind.
sent for his grandson. aue gave him
piece OF his mind. Try lg at the
same time 10 persuade tie miser-
able bride 10 forgive the insults and
10 resume her life with her husband.
But all his efforts proved unavailins
and the princess declared that if her
parents did not take her back. she
would enter a convent.
II is difficult 10 say what would
have happened had not he father
confessor Of the family at last per-
suaded the young girl that it was
her duty TO Try at least 10 convert
her husband 20 better principles.
and induced her TO give him an
other chance. Her mOther i'm law.
the Archduchess Gisela. also show
ed her great kindness and sym
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

name of Sister Irmgard.
When the war broke out the
Archduchess Isabella at once volun-
teered TO go 10 the front She fol-
lowed the armies commanded by
her father. the Archduke Frederick,
and she worked day and night with
a detachment of the Austrian Red
Cross in a motor field ambulance
for the relief of the sick and wound
ed. denying herself any Of the COM
forts 10 which she might have pre-
tended and never resting in her ar
duous duties. The whole army knew
her and loved her and wondered at
the courage which led 20 expose
herself 10 all kinds Of dangers, go
ing so far as 10 fetch wounded men
from the very line Of the enemy's
fire. She did not spare herself, she
was always thinking about others
and many soldiers spoke and
thought about her as "A saint sent
down from heaven 10 attend 10 their
wants. % help them in their suf-
ferings or 20 be with them in the
solemn hour Of their passage into
another life
Professor Albrecht-
II was while she was performing
her mission of mercy that she met
one day in a field hospital the ia
nous Vienna surgeon, Prof. Paul
Albrecht, and very soon the grave
and serious man and the sad and
earnest girl became attracted 10 one
another. and at last fell in love. Tbs
professor was a socialist in his opin-
ions. and from the heights OF the
science Of which ne was one OF the
lights he despised the useless kind
Of existence led by the upper classes
in his own country. But the Arch
duchess Isabelle, with her sweet
simplicity. was 10 him a revelation
of womanly grace and loveliness.
She. on her side, contrasted the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

as a Red Cross sister. This poor
archduchess is one of the victims
of the Hapsburg selhshness and Of
the prejudices Of her family. She
was married when quite a girl 20
a Bavarian prince whose mother,
the Princess Gisela. was the eldest
daughter of the Austrian sovereign.
The young man had a queer rep
utation, and not many mothers
would have cared TO give him their
girls. but from the worldly point
Of view he was one of the best
matches IN Europe; rich. handsome
and highly connected. He was also
his grandfather's ravOrite. and the
latter was so delighted 10 ind that
he was al last settling down TO what
all hoped would he respecta bic
life. that he gave both him and the
princess who had become engaged
TO him ma gniicent presents and in
sisted upon the marriage being cele-
brated in his presence at the castle
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

pathy came TO fetch her and
brought her to Munich where the
whole Bavarian royal family await
ed her. and showereo upon her
much attention and affection.
But this experiment into which
Isabella had been forced did not
last long and after one short fort
night the miserable woman left her
palace by a back door one morning
before day had broken, drove in
cab 20 the railway station absolute
~ unattended. and the same night
saw her arrive in Vienna. where
she sought at once, rot her own
mother. but the one person in the
imperial family who had enough
authority 10 protect her. her aunt.
the Archduchess Marie Therese. to
whom she related all the details
concerning her conjugal life. which
she had never dared 10 divulge to
any one before. Marie Therese was
a good woman. She comforted her
niece. and the next day went 10 see
the emperor, and in her turn un-
folded 10 him the sad story she had
just heard
The Marriage AnnulIed.
Thanks 10 her, the marriage Of
the Princess Isabella was annulled
by the pope. but the unfortunate
victim Of a loveless union was quite
broken hearted and found herself IN
terribly false position, being
neither a maiden nor a wife nor Il
widow. but a sort OF lost being
whom no one wanted and for whom
no one really cared. She took a
great resolution and almost joyful
~ entered the hospital Of the Ru-
dolph community in Vienna. where
she went through the regular course
OF studies required from every
nursing sister in that establishment.
where. at her own request. she was
only known and addressed by the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

Lacking all the energy and vigor that mark the
healthy child these unfortunate children
night and arose in the morning too and heavy
limbed TO take active part the play going
on about them; too lanSuid and Indifferent to care.
But their former listlessness inattenton
given way 70 mental and physical alertness; their
powers Of perception have become keener; they have
fewer colds. they heartily and sleep restfuly.
But for the most part. their improved condition
be measured more by impression than statistics one
C@nnOt cetaOg the lack OF acveness that was
theirs - their entrance in the school,
in figures the growing spirit life mischief that
is evident in their general conduct today
Were the physician and in charge. should
sit back and watch II grow and when both the boys
and girls had reached the o roughness
and nOsiness, 1 should pronounce them well.
On one particular day. when the children had
sent outside 10 be photographed the
attracted TO the spot of blue-shrted little
dlVduais who had been playing nearby in the yard.
As means of amusement. all of them had been
gagged in knocking another down, yelling
ing bosterously with the exception, perhaps, one
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

they exercise These departments their committees
are multiplying at such rate that if checked the
receivers will outnumber the taxpayers Perhaps
the food department is the subject the most
criticism. The first food controller happened
millionaire with large interests in the provision
business. after few months he resigned they
through i-heath he endeavOred to please everybody
and Of pleased nobody his reputation
in the bargain. The present controller is another
millionaire peer, cOllery proprietor this time. and
Lusitana survivor like his predecessor he has raised
the price of every article he has dealt with excepting
bread the price of which he has reduced by pacrne
f5O,OOOOOO of additional taxation other
TO supply the deficiency. Thus verifying economic
law, which like OF cannot be broken with
impunity.
If the serious there element
Of comic opera about the whole business. Just
example, few years old pensions wers
refused time after time the plea that il impOs
sill the money namely, eight million pounds
per annum. At the present time that same amount Of
money s day in reckless extrsivasance
p others of the k who prostitute the
sacred of patriotism in their selfish greed for
power regret to this evil in our social life
permeating almost all classes of the community, the
working excepted; in certain sections the
workers may be cassed amongst extreme of offenders
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

old and selfish
Francis Joseph.
has allowed his
cousin. I N q
ArChducheSs Is
abella. { n q
daughter O {
ArChduke Fred
erick. 10 marry
Prof. Paul Al
breCht, with
whom she had
been in love
ever since they
" or X e Il to-
gether al the
front hp as a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24

If what we hear is true, it seems
that the young emperor Of Austria,
more tender-hearted than was the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24
BRITISH WORKER SEES VIII SON RISING TO SUPREME OPPORTUNITY
~

The writer of this letter. Charles Lewis, is past
20 years OF age still actively engaged i'm the fac
tories the great railway shop center, Crewe, Eng
Land. lie is old friend OF j. II. HILL 100 Lincoln
way w, south Bend and i'm the following interest
ing letter very clearly the views of British
labor regarding the war, and especially the part
which the United States is to play i'm it-Editor's
Note.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24
BY Madge Grant

who with apparent conentmen perilously percheo
upon a couple OF bricks in the middle gigantic
puddle. How he got there and how he back
something that we would never. want
mentioning before che matrOn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-24
CONTENTS

Editorial Comment School PasA
Wonan's Section and Other Fea-
lures OF General Interest
The Tupelo journal., 1918-02-01
Greater Tupelo Publicity Page
Trade Center Of
North Mississippi
Savery's Insurance
A ~or~xy

Ample Facilities for all Glasses Of
Business.
BROKERAGE CONNECTIONS
EVERYWHERE
The Older We Get the Stronger
We Grow, For We Treat the
People RIGHT, You Know.
District Headquarters-Bank
of Tupelo Building.
The Tupelo journal., 1918-02-01

Just received fresh supply
Turnip seed, Rye and Clover.
Sow now.
PHILLIPS AND JACKSON