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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-03

Sylvester Clarity received th.
highest average in written s-cutn-
for the month OF February. e8I--
per cent
The absentees for the wees were
Charles Bill. Kenneth Dempsey aul
Charles scott
We have bought. mp - date.
SI0625 worth OF Thrift STAMPS !rom
our postman. Don't you consider
that doing good for one rolmg
Some time ago we said We had
finished touring Europe. but We are
going over the ground again Ia ou-
auto" We are seeing and hear
ing many things that are intercs.
ing
We had that delightruI and en-
pertaining poem. The Children
Hour" this week and we liked it
extra fine.
The boys having the neatcst desk
were Clarence AIeiscr. Edward CHR
hart. Michael Bognar and Sylvester
Clarity.
SEVENTH GRADE.
The boys in time for mass wee
William Langenbohn. Walter Cal
Won. Francis Anderson. James Ever
cite. James Mccoy. Harold Miller
and Serge Rivard.
The absentees were William Lar
genbahn, Paul Butler and Frederick
Gsntart.
In reading we are having "The
DUEL by Thomas Hood.
In history we have finished
Franklin Pierce's administration
We have finished physiology. AMI
all think that they Will profit By g
and keep its rules.
In arithrl etc we are heEinnin-
ratio and proportion.
EIGHTH GRADE.
The attendance at mass this
morning was very good.
We did not have our reading ana
church history this week, because
the library in which these subjects
are taught was used for the selling
of religious articles.
For our arithmetic periods thus
week we are still having square
roots.
Michael Mais returned 20 school
Tuesday morning after an absence
of two weeks.
For our civil government periods
we are studying the Duties Of Cit-
zens."
RAYMOND Sousley and Michael
Mais we're the absentees this week
We had choir practice "Wednesday
morning. One OF the hymns We
practiced was in honor of 81. Pat
rick. whose feast We celebrate
March Il.
We waited frol.. till 8 O'Clock
last Sunday afternoon for the boy
across the river. We hope they are
not afraid o. St. Patrick's famous
five. Capt Sousley says he is goinS
to resign, so be sure 10 keep the
next appointment, boys. We viii
give you a square deal.
Joseph Bognar is on the sick list.
We miss him very much, as he was
so quiet Hurry back, Joseph, as
we miss the awful quietness Of your
ever-gOing mischief
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-03
MUESSEL SCHOOL
Frederick wegner and Albert Rachel.
Editors.
GENERAL NEWS.

We now have $40 members Of
the Junior Red Cross.
The boys and girls are very much
interested in the sale OF Thrift
stamps in the school We all are
doing our Bit"
"A very interesting meeting OF the
civic club was held Tuesday even
ing. Prof. GeTroll Of Notre Dame.
gave a talk on saving 20 help win
the war. Wier Mitchell sang The
Long, Long Trail" and Keep the
Home Fires Burning" The munici-
pal coal yards were discussed. More
people In the district should come
out 10 these meetings and help
solve some of the problems in which
we are all interested. You are all
members OF the Civic club.
KINDERGARTEN.
Ruth Ketcham. Dale Snyder
Frederick Walling have just enter
ed kindergarten.
Mary Donna Stickley has been
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-03
OLIVER SCHOOL
Julius Var Huencke and Manus YsrEo.
Editors.
GENERAL NEWs:

This week our school TOOK in SO
for Thrift stamps.
Miss stevenson was absent all
day Thursday on account Of illness.
This week We were visited by
most OF the special teachers,-Miss
Ney, Miss Harmon, Miss Cameron,
Miss Rennoe. Miss Shirk. Miss Ros-
encranz, and Mr.. Koenig. Mr.. Wolfe
was also a visitor at our building
this week.
The oliver teachers work every
Wednesday at the Red Cross head
quarters.
Tee fourth. fifth. and sixth grades
have knitted enough squares for an
afghan, and We hope 10 have them
put together by next week.
The teachers in oliver packed a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-03
LINCOLN SCHOOL
Nadine Fisher and TheIma Curtis,
Editors.
2 GENERAL MEMS

The principal and teachers Of the
Lincoln school wish TO thank the
patrons and friends for the excellent
cooperation and help given i'm rails
ing our sunior Red Cross fund.
On the evening of our Patriotic
program the auditorium was PACK
ed and our pupils gave some fine
drills and recitations.
The patriotic songs were especial
~ well rendered and the talk on
Thrift stamps" given by Mr.. Happ,
was very interesting.
The proceeds for the evening
amounted TO almost $50.
We are now trying TO make our
fund for the junior Red Cross aver
age 25 cents for each pupil enrolled
in our school, so we have asked
our pupils 10 collect old papers,
magazines. rubbers and tin-foil and
bring these to the building next
week
The room that has the largest
collection is TO be given some kind
Of a prize. if possible a large silk
Flag.
KINDERGARTEN.
Walter ANN is a new boy in our
kindergai ten.
Marjorie Dunn has been a visitor
in our room ali week. Marjorie
lives in Walkerton.
We are making ambulance pill
lows for the soldiers.
Some Of US are buying Thrift
stamps.
GRADE ONE-B.
Ethel Decker and Bruce Collins
are i'll with the humps.
Theodore Anderson is absent on
account OF his fathers illness.
In our room we have a border II
the Flags of the allies.
Henry YOder, who has been i'll.
has reentered.
ONE-A.
Our memory gem is:
Just for today.
Let me no wrong or idle word
Unthinking say,
Put thou thy seal upon my lips
Just for today.
Dorothy Pickett IS out of school
on account of her brother having
mumps; Warren Newman is out for
the same reason.
GRADE TWO-A AND B.
Our memory verse for this week
Is:
Washington and Lincoln
Used a lot OF truth
But still there's plenty left for us
To use in age or youth
In our literature work Wednes-
day we talked about Henry Wads-
worth LongfellOw. the chiIdren's
poet. We are Aow memorizing his
poem. The Village Blacksmith"
For our art work we constructed
the United States Flag.
GRADE THREE-A AND II.
Lloyd Pickett, Oliver Decker and
Rae Kinzie have the mumps.
Carlton Mellott won the priez of
four Thrift stamps for selling the
most tickets for our entertainment.
Myrtle La Duke is going 10 move
TO Minerva, O., this week.
We have 26 squares knitted for
our quilt.
GRADE FOUR-B.
Clarence kemble. Mary Battreail
and Harold Miller have returned 10
school.
Donald Whiteman, Claude Rooms.
Harry Rogers and Florence Swan
son have been absent on account ef
illness.
We sold $4.15 worth OF tickets for
our entertainment.
We had a test on multiplication
and division By II.
We wrote stories about George
Washington. Hugh Yoder's and
Augusta Garlats were the best.
Many OF them were very good.
We studied about LOngfellow last
week. We are learning the poem,
The Children's Hour"
Miss Shirk and Miss ROsencrans
were here last week.
We have organized a Thrift club
in our room. Paul Wray is presi-
dent.
GRADE F'OU R-A.
Willis Bennett was transferred In
River Park school.
The four BIS and four-A's have
almost enough squares for a sol
dier's blanket
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-03
ST. PATRICK'S SCHOOL
John H&rrinser and Edward Beacn,
Editors.
GRADES ONE AND TWO.


Our Bible story was The Trans
figuratiOn of Jesus on Mount Ia
Dor"
In catechism we had the lesson
Our Lord Our Savior Our Re
For reading we studied Little
Red Riding Hood" in three parts.
"Obeying without Question" was
good story we heard this week.
Our nature study was on the
robin.
John Bognar had the best draw
ing of the Flag.
The first grade read The Dolls
Party"
In number work they had quick
addition.
Our picture study was The
TRANSPORTATION"
Good home work was handed IN
by John Bognar, Loren Hess, Leo
Pohlinkowski and James Grummell.
Come, Ny Children" was a pref
ty little poem we wrote, learned and
recited.
The boys that had the neatest
seat work are: Bonnie eastman,
John Bognar, Loren Hess. Leo Poh-
linkowski, Irving Wheaton, William
Collins. Aloysius Coughlan and Ed
mund Thilman.
This week the boys i'm our room
bought s. Thrift stamps Alexis
Frederick has four Baby bonds.
Daniel Keogan, John BOgnar and
Gerald Towne have each one Baby
( bond.
FIFTH GRADE.
Our verse this week was.
Not enjoyment and not sorrow.
Is our destined end or way,
But 10 act. that each tomorrow
Finds US farther than today.
We purchased s23.25 worth Of
Thrift stamps on last Thrift stamp
day" which is Tuesday. That's a
lot of money TO spend in one day.
but we are satisfied.
We were very thankful for the
extra drawing hour sister gave Us
Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.
Willard Fortier received 95 per
cent in written spelling for the
month OF February.
Our monthly reports will be given
Monday.
This month is a noted patriotic
one for birthdays. This week we
/ celebrated Longfellow's birthday "
writing compositions on that great
American poet.
In reading this week we had ?
selection from Dickens. THE Graf
| chit's Christmas Dinner" ?, was
good. but short
We are wading through South
America. We are learning % pro
nounce words. II is so easy.
We had a test in Bible history
and catechism Friday morning.
Good results were obtained.
SIXTH GRADE.
Our verse this week was:
Among the noblest in the land.
Though he may count himself the
least.
That man honor and revere
Who. without favor. without fear.
IN the great city. dares to stand.
The friend OF every friendless
beast.
During The drawing period some
OF the boys discovered they had a
little talent for the work Michael
Bognar. Henry Chrobat Raymond
Payne and Clarence Meiser have
their pieces all ready for mounting
We are glad 20 congratulate
George Kropsn for winning one 81
the prizes last week.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-03
EIGHTH-A.

We served luncheon 20 the teach
ers Thursday and Anna Lassu was
hostess
We are making bed jackets in do
nestle science for the soldiers who
are now ia France helping 20 fight
for liberty
This week we are studying In
history about the soil and how 20
save IT,
We are having ratio and proper
ton Don arithmetic
we haze knitted 81 blocks for our
Belgian blanket
The eighth grade has invested
$50 in Thrift stamps
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-03

CCONTINUD ON PAGE FIVEl
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-04-20
WOMEN GIVE OUT.

Housework is hard enough when
healthy. Every Donaldsonville wo-
man who is having backache, blue and
nervous spells, dizzy headaches and
kidney or bladder troubles, should be
glad to heed this Donaldsonvllle wo-
mans experience:
Mrs. Ulysses P. Acosta, 314 Clai-
borne street, says: ''About year
ago I suffered a great deal Of misery
with my back This trouble came on
me suddenly and can't say what
brought it on, unless | over-llfted
without noticing the effect of it right
then. I couldn't remain on my feet
any length Of time without sharp
pains going through the small Of my
back and into. my lower limbs. ] had
frequent nervous headaches and they
often caused my sight to blur and
made me dizzy. My kidneys didn't
act right, either, SO | began to use
Doan's Kidney Pills, which got al
the Palace Drug Store. Doan':
helped me in few days and three
boxes effected a permanent cure
Doan's are a fine medicine" :"
| Price 60c., at all dealers. Foster
Mi1burn CO., Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y
| (Adv.)
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-04-20
GERMAN LIES NAILED.
kaiserite Busy in America Spreading
Potsdam Propaganda.

German propagandists have been
busy since the entry Of the United
States into the war. Falsehoods of
every character have been spread over
every section Of the country with the
idea of abusing the confidence of the
American people. So persistent has
been the circulation of these carefully
moulded pro-German lies that an Of
fetal exposure Of them has been is
sued as pamphlet, entitled "The
Kaiserite in America by the Com
mistee on Public Information. 8 Jack
son Place, w ashington, D. e. a
copy OF this pamphlet may be had
free if -ina,1ir I'll be- directed 10 the
committee. 87s
Tales have been current about in
termed German prisoners being fed
five meals a day, about Red Cross
supplies being sold to shopkeepers by
dishonest officials, about criminal
waste OF food attraining camps, and
many other like falsehoods either
designed to discourage volunteer Red
Cross work and the loyal efforts of
housekeepers to save food or calcu-
lated to create a troublesome distrust
of the government.
The circulation of these stories is
often due to the folly of citizen who
wishes to appearzto have "inside in
formation" and who either innocent
ly or Intentionally starts lie that
rapidly grows worse as it spreads. A
collection of such lies and their refu-
tation has been made by the St. Louis
Republic. A hundred of them are
included in "The Kaiserite in Amer
ica."
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-04-20
DECREASE IN CANE ACREAGE.
Reports Show Slight Falling OFF il,
Area Under Cultivation.

Reports from well selected list
of over 800 cane growers, made tc
John S. Dennee, Louisiana field agent
OF the Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States Department of Agri-
culture, New Orleans, give reason to
believe that the area under sugar
cane IN the "a parishes mentioned
beloy is approximately 28O,1S7 acres
this year, as compared with about
293,OS3 acres during the 1917 crop
year, a reduction Of about S per
cent. About SO per cent of the pres
ent crop is believed to be plant cane,
and the remainder stubble.
The 1918 acreages, expressed in
percentages of the 1917 acreage rep
resented by 100 per cent, are as fol-
lows:
Acadia, 80; Ascension, 1O2; AS
sumption, 1O2; Avoyelles, 85.3; East
Baton Rouge, 99.3; Evangeline, ST;
Iberia, 97; Iberville, 1882; jefferson,
1903; Lafayette, 82.5; Lafourche,
98.1; Plaquemines, 1872; Pointe Cou-
pee, 98.1; Rapides, 74.3; st. Charles,
1884; st. James, 1923; St. John,
1882; St. Landry, 95.7; St. Martin,
30; st. Mary. lOO.3; Ierrebonne,
99.4; Vermilion, 75.7; West Baton
Rouge, 1921; West Feliciana, 100.
Growers generally mention more or
less damage to seed cane, caused by
the extreme dryness last fall and the
several freezes during the winter
months, though not few of them
say it is yet too early to hazard more
than a guess as to the extent of
damage done, if any. Avoyelles,
Rapides, and Vermilion appear to be
the worst sufferers, the damage to
seed cane in Rapides being placed as
high as 20 per cent and to stubble at
IS per cent. But the cane belt, as
whole, will hardly average over q
per cent damage 10 plant and less
than Z per cent to stubble, according
to reports rendered Mr.. Dennee.
The marked decreases in acreage in
the western portion Of the cane belt
are assigned to small cane growers
turning their attention to other crops
in which they believe more money
can be made, principally cotton, corn,
and rice.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-04-20
"Skinner's Baby"

The advent of a young stranger in
the Skinner household will create de-
ightful interest among local photo
play patrons who have made the ac-
quaintance of this exceedingly lika-
BILE young couple through the pre-
vious Skinner pictures presented at
the Grand. The third of the series,
"Skinner's Baby" will be shown next
Wednesday, and, like the others, holds
for the spectator a great deal Of hu-
man and heart interest. The direc-
tor has touched the story very
happily, here and there, with flecks
of humor that make one chuckle in
wardly. At other times the fun is
so broad and universally Catching that
nothing but a peal of laughter will
serve the occasion. Bryant Wash
burns Skinner is altogether human;
there is not moment when he fails
to live the part. His tenderness to-
ward and his anxiety for Honey, in
the first great crisis of their married
life, never create in the mind Of the
spectator the impression Of simula-
ton. And Hazel Daly's Honey is
simply adorable as wife. She sheds
a radiance in the Skinner home that
will make itself felt among the many
who will view the picture.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-04-20
"Draft 25S."

A propaganda picture that contains
many human touches and treats of
the effect in the United States of the
present war should be a winning
caanbination. Such a photoplay is
"Draft 1885," seven part Metro pro-
duction starring Mabel Taliaferro,
which comes to the Grand Tuesday.
The story of Draft 258" is stirring
plea for Americanism, and every
available argument is introduced
that will help to arouse the right
spirit in the young men of this coun-
try and make them eager to serve the
cause of the allies. Historical Incl
dents are shown bearing on the strug-
gle for liberty since early times, but
the chief merit of the picture is the
human interest in the story. The
production is a thoroughly good one.
It is never overburdened with the at
mosphere of war, the marching of
soldiers and scenes from camp life.
The news reels have shown us the
genuine thing in this direction, and
it is the story Of one woman's fight for
the honor Of her country and her
home that makes "Draft 258" so dis
tinctly worth while.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-04-20
Empty Pockets" :"

Empty Pockets" written by Ru-
pert aughes, enjoyed by all of novel
reading America, picturized by Her
bert Brenon, is to be shown at the
Sem Theatre today and tomorrow.
involving rich man, poor man, beg
kgar man, thief, to say nothing of
pretty girls, good and bad; love stuff.
hot stuff, rough stuff, sob stuff, all
mixed IN proper proportions
Empty Pockets" is truly the real
stuff.
The producer, Herbert Brenon, is
famous as the director who sta ged
.'Neptune's Daughter" "War Brides"
The Lone Wolf" and "The Fall Of
the Romanoffs." AS in the novel;
which, by the way, was one of Rupert
Hughes best sellers-Mr. Brenon in
PRODUCES the mysterious strands of
copper-colored hair right at the start
of the film and keeps everybody
guessing which of five red-headed
beauties committed the murder until
e relieves the suspense near the
finish of the picture.
The story portrays modern New
York life of varied stations-from
Muriel Schuyler and Perry Merithew,
aristocrats, to Maryla Sokalska,
sweat shop worker, Happy Hannigan,
1ewsy, and Red Ida and Shang Gan
ley, parasites of the underworld.
The body of Merithew, millionaire
man-about-town, is found on the
roof of an East Side tenement in the
first scene Of the play. In the slain
mans hand is tightly clutched a tress
of copper-colored hair. This is the
only clue, and the rest Of the ro-
nance deals with the solving of the
mystery, in which an intricate maze
Of circumstantial evidence is brought
to light and successfully unraveled.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-04-20
HOW ABOUT YOUR COAL PILE?
Better Order Supply Now if You
Want to Keep Warm This Winter.

That the coal situation Throughout
1he country is already acute; thai
Louisiana may be unable to obtain
any coal whatever next winter as il
will be needed for munition plants
and ships, and that the public must
buy in the summer their fWinter's sup.
ply and use as much wood as possible
this is the message of Fuel Ad.
ministrator Jno. G. O'Kelley to every
person in Louisiana.
Mr.. O'Kelley returned this week
from Washington, where he was in
conference with other administrators
in connection with the war program.
Simultaneously with the warning
of the coal situation, Mr.. O'Kelley is
sues new appeal to every farm er
and person who lives in villages or
towns Of Louisiana to 'scut a cord
now." His statement to the country
people in part follows:
"The wheatless days Of the food
administration offer parallel of
what can be expected If the people
do not heed the fuel administration S
warning and get their winters sup
ply Of coal and wood during the sum
mer.
1.-THE man who would like to burn
coal because it's easier and handler,
but who thinks enough of his country
and the boys sover there to shoulder
his axe, spurn the heat of summer
and go out to cut wood in order to
save coal, is helping to fight the war.
Rural schools and churches, as
well as homes, should restore the old
wood pile and make themselves sure
Of warmth next winter.
.sThis country has lots of wood and
lots Of Drawn and muscle with which
10 handle ii. Don 81 allow this years
neglect To result IN nextt ssffer-
ing, when little forethought and q
little added energy will mean CONE
fort in your own home and in that OF
your neighbor."
Mr.. O'Kelley declares that Wash
ington authorities are urging the
fuel administrators to impress upon
producers of non-essential materials
the gravity of the situation. "They
may find themselves without coal and
unable to ship their products this
winter" says the fuel administrator.
"They should if possible turn their
plants or factories to production OF
war materials. The orders can be
obtained in Washington and they are
urged now to go after this war busi-
ness if they expect to continue IN OPP
GRAFTON.
"The people in this and other sec
tions of the country l believe do not
realize that we must make sacrifices
and that everyone of US must do our
full share. We are in the war and
must win; it is up to everyone to
he1p." "
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-04-20
You'll Have to
LEND or LOSE!
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Uncle Sam wants to BORROW your
money to use for your protection
against the greatest danger that ever
threatened your country, your busl-
ness, your home. He offers the best
security in the world and will pay
Az per cent interest. He wants the
money NOW. He wants ALL you
can let him have. No matter how
much you have already let him have,
make it more-the more the better,
for your country and yourself:
The Kaiser intends to ROB you;
to take your all by the ruthless hand
of might, regardless of your rights or
your wishes; to devastate this land
of Liberty; to enslave and brutalize
your sons and daughters and their
sons and daughters for generations
to coree; to demand and exact tribute
limited only by our capacity to pay.
Will you lend or will you lose your
money? "Choose ye this day whom
ye will serve.''
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-04-20
MOTHER GOOSE UP-To.DATE.
Some Improved Nursery Rhymes for
the Modern Infant.

BY MARJORIE HILLS in Vanity Fair.
Rub-a-Dub-Dub
Three men in tub. -,..
What is the matter, thisemorning?
While they were racing
A U-Boat came chasing
And sank them without any warning
Little Jack Horner -=@
Sat in a corner
Eating an Irish-stew.
He found potater ~
And speedily ate her
And felt like millionaire, too.
The U-Boat guns roar, .a
And now we have War,
And what do the Pacihsts do, Poor
Things? b..
They simply insist
War doesn't exist.
And leave All the fighting for you,
Poor Things.
Jack Sprat could eat no Fat,
The Lean made Wifey weak;
So pretty soon they both of them
Moved out to Battle Creek.
There was an old woman who lived in
a shoe,
She had so many children, cause she
didn't know what to do
| Till she read in the papers about Mrs
Byrne,
Now John minds the children, and she
goes to Learn.
Pusry-cat, pussy-eat, where have yot
been?
live been up to London to visit th'
Queen.
Pussy-cat, pussy-eat, what saw yo'
there?
Six burning Zeppelins up in the air.
Humpty- Dumpty sat on wall.
Humpty -Durnpty had great fall.
Sad was the owner, his wife, and hi
| cousin,
For Humpties cost sevsnty-fve cent
I dozen.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-04-20
"The Bride of Fear.

The noteworthy thing about 1.-The
Bride of Fear" which will be the
Friday attraction at the Grand, is the
vivid picturing, especially by the lead
ing woman, Jewel Carmen, of two
elemental emotions, fear and love.
The story is exciting and has a
strong popular appeal, since the
heroine, hampered by poverty in the
beginning, wins at the close a rich
lover and all that she desires. Miss
Garments acting gives remarkable
depth and meaning to the powerfully
dramatic plot. It is surely bit OF
excellent work. The picture IS ar
tistically put ON and has many ex-
celleREsets and backgrounds.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-04-20
"The Brass Check"

The title of this seven-part Metro
production, in which Francis X.
Bushman and Beverly Bayne will be
seen at the Grand Sunday, relates to
a baggage check which is the means
of turning the son of powerful
trust magnate into an amateur de-
tective and sending him on the search
fS for y yoSng IN nrSat asy has 6scbs 6ssa
he will not turn over an invention to
the trust. The inventors sister is
also instrumental in effecting his res
cue, and this brings her in contact
with the wealthy amateur detective.
Mutual attraction terminates in a
wedding, and everything is straight
ened out to the satisfaction of all par
ties concerned. .....