South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-16

Woman's working sphere An I'M
explored and unlimited territory.
Avenues have been open to feminin-
ity, which in the past have always
been labeled impossible and i'm
possible. Many other roads are be-
ing opened which have the warn
ing temporarily closed and under
going reconstruction"
The advent Of the worlds war.
FASTENED by centuries the general
reversal of dogmas, erroneous ideas
and fallacies regarding woman's
legitimate sphere and her occup-
ancy Of the territory. Complete
change OF conditions with neces-
sary requirements have granted
woman the opportunity to enter and
make good in many of the thus far
shalt thou go and no farther" avoca-
tons, which have been mans work
and personal prerogatives from
time immemorial. In the successful
invasion and occupancy OF those
spheres by "gentler woman" new
eras and ideas in life have been es-
tablished Woman's mentality or
think tank" was originally cast in
the same mould with that OF man.
Conditions. teachings. surroundings,
environments and accepted man
dates had gradually brought about
a contravention Of reasoning. where
by the gentler became the weaker
sex to mankind. Physically this was
n conceded fact. American woman
had refrigerated into a club Of pink
tea following, bridge playing aggre-
cation of nOn-essentials. whose de-
sire in life was the killing Of time
and forgetting of troubles by elm
the lamp and conditions were
changed in a night. When a direct
national call was made 10 the wom-
en- Of our land for war assistance, the
appeal was heard and Immediately
responded TO by women from every
walk Of life. Many were the chan
nels opened and trails blazed. which
were continuously followed until
woman was a prime factor in the
winning of the war, not only In
America but in other nations. Honors
due for war success are to be equal
Is divided between sexes.
Mentality VS.. physical ability is
diversified among women as we also
find il divided between men. In both
sexes we find born leaders, orators,
writer's, entertainers. statesmen and
women. with mOulders OF public
opinion.
You have menials, the "hewers OF
wood and carriers OF water" Gull
tured and "roughneck," the intelli-
gent with the "haw-knocker." Mem
berS i'm both classes who are COM
petent TO FIJI any position offered,
social or commercial. Women have
demonstrated their all round ability
and adapta bility under recent stress
OF circumstances. so why return TO
the non-essential walks OF life 10
again relegate themselves into con-
tinuous idea Of time killing? You
have come into your own. Universal
franchises. the right OF ballot. will
soon be yours in every state. You
are occupying seats in the halls of
legislation. making laws for both
government and state. You are call
ed upon 20 assist in the enforcement
or laws. matrons. policewomen anG
iailers have fallen 20 your sphere OF
usefulness Demands OF humanity
and business, should eliminate con-
tinuous desire for bridge. pink teas
or other indoor sports. Your ulu-
Z mate success in life. mentally and
from a physical angle depends upon
your adoption Of an outdoor life and
continuously living in the open
which is an open sesame to an active
mind with longevity. As an out
I door diversion there IS positively nc
\ lire OF sport you will attempt tha'
will give the mental rest. ill al
/ physical requirements giving the
/ personal satisfaction and pleasure 4
I be derived from trapshooting-thC
I sport auuring. From every angle :
| Is seductive, your first venture al tn;
traps eliminates every semblance o.
fear OF firearms. which usually pos