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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
A DAILY LETTER FROM HOME TO
YOUR SOLDIER BOY IN CAMP

EFT him know what home
folk are thinking and doing.
Let him see that He Is re-
membered in thousand ways.
Give him the daily contact with the
hundred activities of men, women
and children at home who are do
ing their share to back him up in
his contribution to Liberty's cause.
Send him The South Bend
News-Times, wherever he happens
to be-whether at Fort Benjamin
Harrison, at Louisville, KY; Hat
tiesburg, Miss, or any other of the
training camps in the United
States.
A letter with your remittance,
giving name and camp address,
will do the work-and will put you
in the grateful remembrance Of
some man who, however busy he
is in the exacting duties of soldier
life, is always eager to receive the
news from home.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
AT THE AUDITORIUM.

Norma Talmadge in THE Secret
OF the Storm Country" is todays
feature at the Auditorium.
The story centers around Tessibel
Skinner. daughter of Orn Skinner
of the quatter village, who with his
neighbors has spent the greater part
of his life in the shadow of the peni-
tertiary walls. Frederick Graves,
divinity student, marries Tessibel Sc
cretly, and then tells her she must
renounce him so that he may marry
Madeleine Walderstricker. as his
mother demands.
TeS makes the sacrifice which
brands her child with shame but
finds a true friend in Lawyer Young.
who takes her into his home, edu-
Gates her and protects her against
the Vaccinations of Ebenezer Wal
derstricker, Frederick's villainous
brother-in-law After several years
Frederick returns and discovers his
child, but Tess upbraids him for his
lack OF manhood, and sends him
away. Walderstricker's child is
kidnapped by Mother Moll. the
WITCH OF 81 udIltEloNN. anu luiPEAs-
oned in her hut on the very day
that Walderstricker orders the vii
lase set afire 20 rid him OF his squat
ter enemies Tess plunges through
fire and a binding storm 10 restore
the child 10 its parents. Valdez
stricken repents OF his wickedness
and Frederick dies confessing the
wrong he did Tess. while Tess finds
happiness in the devotion OF Lawyer
Young, 10 whom she is married az
ter many years Of devotion.
The Fifth Wheel adapted from
one OF o. Henry's stories; His
Strength OF Mind a Sidney Drew
comedy and a Liberty bond reel are
also on the bill. Emily Stevens in
"Daybreak" heads tomorrow's show.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26

EMILY STEVENS
Of aedIn Events
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
AT THE ORPHEUNi.

Jean Adair and company. consist
ing of four people. in a sketch en-
titled Maggie Taylor Waitress"
headlines an Orpheum bill the last
half of the week that compares
favorably with some of the best
bills seen at that theater this sea-
SON Miss Adair has as classy a
dramatic skit as one will see in
vaudeville It is presumed cal
though the program fails to state)
that she plays the title roll. Any
way, whoever IL Is, handles the part
splendidly. IL contains the story of
sweet-tempered widow Of So
whose only son ran away from
home l. years ago, aud despite the
fact that he had written 20 his
mother but once in that time and
his wherea bouts are unknown to
10 the mother, the latter's faith
that he would sometime return TO
her was unwavering. With no one
20 support her and left without
means. she had faithfully filed the
position as waitress in the only
hotel OF the town all those years.
accepting the sights and seedlings
OF hard-hearted mistress with
great patience, and when finally
discharged 70 make way for a
younger girl. her son, who has ac-
cumulated a neat bankrOll during
his absence, suddenly appears on
the scene and before she had rec
ognized him is employed" by him
charge OF the dining room work at
fashionable hotel supposed to be
the property Of the prodigaI son.
The story ends with the happy
mother being made the possessor or
new automobile and the mistress
OF a comfortable home The scene
is laid in a garage, from which the
reunited mother and son drive away
in the formers present
A quartet of girls. styled THE
Four Buttercups," offer a novel
singing and talking act which is
opened as the stage setting is being
changed by the stage hands. the
girls representing scrub women en-
ployed by the theater. The quartet
singing Of the company is very
pleasing. Their harmony is rich
and melodious. Sicily and Heit
present a comedy singing and dane
ing act entitled "Oh Hello" Max
ime brothers and Bobby" two men
and "some" dog. featuring the lat
ter, introduce the dog in a series Of
very clever stunts. An exception
ally good comedy trick bicycle act
is presented by Suffer and Dell
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26

letter bsiephoDs q word 70 your nswsooy
local will bring The News-Times your door
morning with all the world. its
pets market Its splendid Page OF Sports and its
exclusive and utsrsEy features
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
TARIE FERNS

OF every kind-large and small In
size. Splendid in shape; can be Sc
Iected at Williams & Co.. Florists
Always the best in flowers for the
table decorations; flowers for the
sick, stock bouquets, corsage, and
flowers for the only girP' are here
in splendid assortment 1873 South
Michigan Street. Home phone 1927,
Bell phone 769. -Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
YOU'LL BE SURPRISED

To see the wonderful display we
carry in automobile supplies There
is nothing of any particular import
ance you Will not find here, and We
want you TO know our prices are
right down where you like 10 see
them. We have only the best and
we believe we can fill your wants
satisfactorily. Twentieth Century
Garage. Phone 6166.-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
AT THE LAsALEE.

''The House OF Glass featuring
Clara Kimball Young, is brought
back to the LaSalle today by re-
quest The program also includes
the start Of The Son OF Democ-
racy'' series. and an interesting news
reel
In The Antics OF Ann" tomor-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26

Alexis Coquillard for county
treasurer. republican primaries,
May 8. First Republican Colul l
II c. Advt 3313-May 8.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-10-17
~ Soothe Your
~ Itching Skin
With CutiCura
TURNED TABLES ON OFFICER
Offending Soldier Proved He Knew
the Value Of a Little Soft Soap,
tvd'ciously Applied.
Sample each free q cSaesrs, Dsps Z, Boston"

1t was the generals inspection day,
an,i his remark was heard all over
t:' .,iuare. Splendid p he exclaimed,
rs + company passed the flagstaff.
Did you hear that, Bili2" said a
ranker, just after passing the saluting
base. 5G.
You stand fast I'm the ranks after
parade" snapped a sergeant, 'for talk
ing daring inspection"
Next day he was brought before the
adlutant,
Private SO-and-so. you are charged
with taking IN the ranks during an
Inspection Larade. What excuse have
you 10 offer!"
We'll" replied the ranker, "as we
were passing the saluting pole I heard
III" general remark, Well done, lads
Splendid! and, of course. me being
elrvnte,! nrer hearing such praise, re-
Eiarkci. Yes, and you've got the
sin?rtcst officer in the whole army to
iir"n'; fer making us splendid, and
that's III adjutant ="
'i.r. | say. sergeant, dismiss this
man IT rnce, and don't bring such
fr:yplGG" COMPLAINTS before me again. ~
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-10-17

headaches disappeared. I gained In
weight and feel 1ne, so ] can honestly
Recommend Lydia e. Pinkham's vege-
table Compound 70 any woman who 10
suff eripg % I was. - Mrs. ADEIINE b.
LYNCH, 100 Plain St, Providence, R. l.
Backache and nervousness are syrnp-
toms or natures warnings, which In
dicste Q functional disturbance or an
unhealthy condition which often devel-
ops into . more serious ailmenta
Women in this condition should not
continue to drag along without help, but
profit by Mrs. Lynch's experience, and
try this famous root and herb remedy,
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound-end for special advice write to
Lydia e. Pinkham Med. Co., Lynn. Mas
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-10-17

1t is illegal in Saskatchewan, this.
year, to destroy straw stacks In ac-
cordance with a general farm custom
in the Canadian as well rs in the
United States West. In the past, farm
ers, after setting aside sufficient, straw
for their W use, burned the appar-
emily useless remainder. The wal is
dispeiling the belief, in country as well
as in town. that there are such things
as useless remainders. Straw has be-
come a necessary raw material, aMd
the order prohibiting it's destruction
may be followed by another fOrbidding
the wholesale burning of autumn
leaves, instead Of using them for fer
tilizing purposes. ef
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-10-17
In Perfect Enolish.

Private Speedy, formerly a New Or
leans citizen, and a late arrival In
France, happened to walk alongside OF
two French appearing girls and re-
marked to his pal, In a tone loud
enough to be heard by the girls:
Aren't those two girls pretty? 1 could
learn to love them" Whereupon the
girls turned around and one said in
perfect English: For the love of Mike
cut 1t out. How do you get that way?"
Speedy retreated In great haste.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-10-17
Gold in the Head"

sons who are subject TO frequent colds
In the head" will find that the use OF
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
build up the System, cleanse the Blood
and render them less liable to coldss
Repeated attacks OF Acute Catarrh may
lead to Chronic Catarrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE 10 TAX
on the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
All Druggists 7Jc. Testimonials free.
$4,000 for case Of catarrh that
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will noe
cure.
r. J. Cheney 4 Co. Toledo Ohio.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-10-17
TOO WEAK
TO FIGHT

a. The "Come.back" man was really never
down-and-out. His weakened condition
because of overwork, lack of exercise. i'm.
proper eating and living demands stimula-
tion to satisfy the cry for a health-giving
appetite and the refreshing sleep essential
to strength. GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil
Capsules, the National Remedy of Holland,
will do the work. They are wonderful
Three. of these capsules each day will pue
a man on his feet before he knows 1T
whether his trouble comes from uric acid
poisoning, the kidneys, gravel or stone in
the bladder, stomach arrangement or other
ailments that befall the over-zealous Amer.
ican.. The best known, most reliable rem
edy for these troubles is GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil Capsules. This remedy has
stood the test for more than 200 years
tories in Holland. IT. acts directly and
gives relief at once. Don't wait until YOU
are entirely down-and- out. but take them
today. Your druggist viii gladly refund
your money il they do not help you. Ac-
cept no substitutes. Look for the ma me
GOLD MEDAL on every box, three sizes.
They are the pure, original, imported
HARLEM Oil Capsules.-Adv.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-10-17
FcreWarned.

Lite Dorothy adOred her oldest
brother John: in fact, was his abject
slave. Ru; II day John was guilty Of
onie misdcBe;,nor for which his IA
tlcr thought u spanking was the only
edrquat" rur!s hment, and proceeded
10 administer it.
Dorothy witnessed II with her little
hands tightly c%lenched then she
turned tn her mother, and between sobs
exclaimed:
oh, mother, Tn so sorry that cross
mar Is going to be the grandfather Of
my children ."-Harper's Magazine.
New Y0rk's combined railway tick
ct office REQUIRES co ticket clerks.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-10-17

aCn0ot my Dock
ached ell the time.
] was tired and had
no ambition forany-.
thing. ] had taken
q number Of medi-
cines which did me
no good. One day
] read about Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and
what 1t had done for
women, so I tried
Il. My nervousness
~ - -
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-10-17
Cutlcura Beauty Doctor

For cleansing and beautifying the
skin, hands and hair, Cuticura Soap
and Ointment afford the most effective
preparations. For free samples i'd
dress, "Cuticura, Dept. X. Boston" At
druggists and by mail. Soap Is, Oint-
ment % and 50.-Adv.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-10-17
(Continued Next Wees.)

It is expected that there will be 4
drop in tho average attendance at the
London (England schools this yeaI
Of 1900 ow ,ng to removals on ss-
count Of air raids.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-10-17

New York judge rules tenants must
pay rent whether contract heat ma
terIalizes or not.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-10-17
HOW TO AVOID
'bkCkACHE and
NERVOUSNESS
Told ~ Mrs. Lynch From
Own Experience. G,

Providence, r. I.-"I was all run
down in health, was nervous, had head
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-10-17

Chicago will give medals to most
.successful war gardeners.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-10-17

Don Luis ceased. A smile of
amusement played round his lips.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-10-17
CHAPTER XVIII.

Arsens I Emperor Of Mauretania.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-10-17

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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-10-17

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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-03-01
COUNTY OVER TOP IN WAR SAVERS
Result Of Thrift Week viii Mean 10000 People in
Bryan County Who Are Regular Buyers
OF Thrift and War Wings Stamps.

When the campaign for War Savers closed Sat
urday night, according to the statement of Frank H.
White, County Chairman. W. $ s.. more than So, 600
systematic had been enrolled in the county,
and reports from enough town and district chairmen
had not yet come in to swell the total to more than
5000 in the county. Bryan countys quota of War
Savers for Thrift Week was $685. and the county has
gone the top in fine shape. Chairman White
is cated the progress of the work and is
in his praise of the various local chairmen. workers.
and newspapers of the county for their work in the
Bryan county must by Thrift and War Say
ings Stamps. during the remainder of the year 1918
$7OOOOO. This means $25o0 for every working day
remaining in the earand if every person who
signed War Savings Card last week saves an aver
age of 25c a week. the goal will be reached.
Remember-Thrift Stamps cost quarter. and
may be bought from all pOstmasters stores and
hte banks When your Thrift Stamp Card is full
(sixteen stamps) you swap it for War Savings
Stamp by paying few cents difference and the War
Savings Stamp draws interest just enough interest
that on January l. 1923. the Government will pay
you 90 for every of them you have that day
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-03-01
WITH AMERICANS ~
FRANCE

Sunday. northeast of Tuul. the
Germans attempted to wipe out an
American position with artillery fire
but the retaliation was SO severe
with artillery and barrage fire that
thc Germans wer" severely pun
ishcd
General Pershing Sunday reporte /
three men killed. five severely
wounded. and eight slightly wound
ed in action
The Germans dropped new kind
of bomb on American positions this
week. which rescmbled IA baseball in
SiH" and appearance. No damage.
q :: ::
American made 10. - and IL
inch guns are now facing the Ger
mans on both French and Italian
lines Results achieved by the new
guns are il source of wonder 10 tn"
allies.
3: :: ::
An American patrol. with French
penetrated several hundrc dyards in
w ''ltlIN W. Ia tu' IfIIlIll
b.S DANES sector this week. cap'ur-
I'd two officers. twenty men. and one
gun.
:: :: :.
General p.rshing reports that fiv"
American aviatorS have lost their
lives in accidents in France
= :: ::
Indications point To a terrific en-
my offensive on th" west front AT
the point wh"r" the Americans ara
stationed. in the immediate" future.
:: (: ::
Americans were putting il back Ia
Fritz this week harder than it
came. and mad" their work felt. Th"
American positions ar" kn""-dc"p in
mud. and sheet and rain Kept up for
several days
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-03-01
". y. HAYNES WITH 4. y. 90.

". f. Haynes. Of this city. whL
for some time past has been in the
Government service assisting in the
Adjuiant q, n'rals office in the WORK
Of checking up exemption boards.
has resigned that work and is now
acting as representative for the Am
rrican Tobacco Company, and will
cover five counties in this portion OF
the state He will have hcadQua,-
t"rS n NrAlrSt'r. but his family
will continue to reside here. VIII
WAS here this week for few day,
visit
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-03-01
Red Cross Notes

The shipping department of the
local Red Cross reports 100 pairs Of
pajamas. 76 knitted garments. sent
to st. Louis headquarters last week.
one large box of gun wipes sent II
Camp BOw,e. These gun wipes were
made by the Junior Red Cross work
crs. and are very much appreciated
by the soldiers Four layetts wer.
turned in to the chairman, Mrs. G.
Il. Cochran. by Mesdamcs &. X. Al
len. Stabb, Prince Davis. T.. G. Baum
and II. {. Badger.
The Mothers Club expects to maxi
16 laycits. and have donated $40.
Mrs. Green Thompson donated 81.
and Mrs. Phillips donated 81.
In the surgical dressing depart
ment 2203 dressings were made in
the past week: SKI congresses
l41>. 4x4 congresses 5o7. many
tails 1870.
Good work is being don" by tn"
auNidiari'S over Bryan county. This
week We have had reports and fin
ishcd garments from Colbert. talera.
Bennington. Durant High School and
the 5. r. y. Honor Guard
From III" knitting Departments
there wer" 80 knitted garments turn
ed in tn" past week.
Tuesday. meatlcSs: Wednesday,
Wheatlcss Don't forget.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-03-01
OKLAHOMA CITY MAKES WAR
ON THE IDiEKS
"""riI "f Defense Proposcs h Make
Capital city an Unhealthy
Place for All I0afrrs,

IN" oklahoma County Council OF
D'f"nS" has made open warfare ON
habi'uhl idlers. and is opposed to
'urih"r allowing Oklahoml City 10
u l"iling plac" for idle ana abIn-
bodied men The county council
mas p''H'' resolutions calling upon
ne 'liN ana county officers to take
~" necessary legal steps To see that
every iHI"r goes to work or goes tn
Jail
VS. = for sale at III" News office.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-03-01

Tuesday. meatlcSs: Wednesday
Wheatlcss. Don't forget.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-03-01

Our store is well prepared for your spring and
needs that cannot fail to obtain satisfaction here
both the class and line of merchandise
prices We asking.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-03-01
The Children Can Do Their
Bit To Help The Government

first importance the thought ex-
pressed in the letter. after that.
general literary merit and neatness
of the letter.
Other Judges. After the local
judges have sent in the best ten let.
ters from each community second
set OF judges will select the best 900
letters from all submitted. Thes.
judges are V. f.. Shirley, Nebraska:
}. +. Aubrey, Texas NJ +. Sturgeon.
kanssa.
From the 900 letters the 40 casf,
prize winners will be selected by Mr..
Fred Trigg. Kansas City: Miss Lima
Bresettp, Kansas. and Mr. e. e.
Buchner. Oklahoma. The gold and
silver medal winners will then be-
selected from the hest four by q COM
mittee to be announced later.
Prizes.
Prize to the hoy writing the best le,
| ter. $50.
To the boy writing the second hest
letter. $25
To each of the three boys writing
! the next best letters. $40 each.
To each of tn" five boys writing tn.
next best letters. So each.
To each of the ten boys writing the
! next best letters. 81 each
Separate prizes To the girls will IT,.
exactly the same
This makes total of AZ prizes. in
Guiding the medals.
: The letters entered must be ad-
dressed to Charles F. lorner, 5000
/ IN Ia "a Il L..
marked 'For prize editor They
must be handed by tn" writer's di-
rrctly To tn" local chairman whose
nam" can Il" secured from the super
int"nd"nt Of schools or from tn.
/ newspaper. The local chairman
Will hav" III" hest ten letters sem
bcfor" May Is to Mr.. Horner. IL
less than ten are submitted he will
F"nd th"r all 10 Mr. Iiorncr
Other Conditions.
, Letters must ID" written on on,-
side of The paper. typewriter, If
possible, but that is not necessary.
No letter must exceed 500 words
in length.
Fash letter must have the name,
and az" and address of th, writer
on u separate sheet Of paper. and th.
sam" attached To the letter. but the
nam" should not be- written on tn.
letter Itself. u" careful to see thar
thns sheet with tn" name is firmly
attached
The second. third. and fourth sets
"f Judges will not know the name of
the writer, but will be told the age.
Letters winning prizes will be pub
lished.
The big purpose of this contest L.;
tn get tn" boys and girls to think
seriously of patriotism.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-03-01
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

has been household remedy ar oy-
or til" world for more than half IA
century for constipation, intestinal /
troubles. torpid liver and the gener-
ally depressed fcelin. that accom-
panirs such disorders. II Is a most
valuable remedy for Indigestion or
nervous dyspepsia and liver trouble.
bringing on headache. coming up Of
food, palpi'afion Of heart, and many
other symptoms a few doses IS
August Flower will relieve you. .
is u general laxative. Sold Ivy Cor
n"r Drug Store. 80 and 30 cent hot.
les { aGN
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-03-01

VS. for sale at Tho News office.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-03-01
\ SHORT BIT STRONG STATE
ME\T

Women with backachc. rhuumati,
pains. sore muscles. stiff joints. or
other symptoms of kidney trouble
should read this statement from Mrs
:. e. Small. Clayton. y. NJ "Fol"y
Kidney Pills have lonrt n"i NOR
good than any other medicines. -
They strengthen weak kiiu"vS. and
hanish sleep disturbing bladder all
m"nts. For sale by stone Drug co.
tadVI
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-03-01

seventeen tracts in this county will
be held here on March 81 by repre-
sentatives of superintendent. Gabc
F.. Parker OF the Five civilized
Tribes.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-03-01
Drives Out Malaria, Builds Up System

The Old Standard general strengthenin tonic.
GROVES TASTEiESS chill TONIC, drives ont
Malaria enfiches the blood aud builds up The avs
TEN. true tonic. For adults and children, 6Oc.