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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
Hymn Strong Men Loved.

AT a memorial service In honor Of
Roosevelt at st. Nicholas church, New
York, which he attended as a boy, the
pastor remarked that the dead mans
fayorite hymn. from his childhood, was
How Firm Foundation That. also,
was the favorite hymn of General Lee.
II Is notable that the same words ap-
pealed TO these two men. whose fates
were 50 strangely differpnt-the one
successful and triumphant practically
all his life. the other defeated soldier
and victim Of many sorrowk Yet the
dilettanfi win tell rs scornfnlly that
tie verses loved BY these strong hearts
and moving them through years Of In
tense action are not poetry and are
rude Richmond Times Ispatch.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
Early Irish cnItn.

The evidences Of early and med,o..,
culture In Ireland are a multi,us e'sl
beautiful things, classics Of litsr...O VI
but likewise wonders of creative uOs
Thus at Cong abbey, where sleen art art
Of Ireland's ancient dead. and sm ou
them Rory O'ConnOr. the last -,
there Is an exquisite cross with lug
traceries and delicate beauty Of s, HO.u
and copper and enamel and brOnzo !
proof of the civilization built IN vr,,s
In Ireland long before the Norm..
crossed to her shores. Such insraD..S
might be multiplied.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
Secret of Happiness.

The happiness Of life Is made up
Of minute fractions-the little charf
ties, a kiss, a smile, a kind look or
word, a heartfelt compliment In the
disguise of . joke, and the countless
other essentials to peace Of mind which
are few, simple and always close at
hand. II we would cultivate the habit
Of making a note Of these things, we
would get more pleasure out Of the
common experiences Of everyday life
and should soon master the secret Of
happiness
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
Salt Used a. Money.

The value of salt is recognized IN
all countries, and In those parts Of
the world where II Is scarce II Is used
as money. In some parts Of Abyssinia
bars Of salt and rifle cartridges are the
only small change in circulation. The
bars are ten inches long and two
inches in length and breadth. Five or
eight salts" make one dollar. de-
pending on the distance OF the source
of supply. Three cartridges have the
value Of one salt.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22

II 10 regrettable that we know 90
little. about King Hiram-from whose
seaport Of Tyre. 100 miles north Of
Jerusalem. most Of the material was
shipped for building the famous tenn
pie. Probably. Ike solomon. he had
great stores Of Jewels. but none Of
them has been preserved, and. as for
Carthage (calleG TarshIsh In the Bible)
IT was destroyed 50 utterly by the
Romans that no identifable relics of
the kind have Observation-Disclosures
Public Ledger.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
Glorious Climate Of Tasn.r,,

Tasmania Is supposed to no n,
healthiest spot In the British emrI,.
and this character got a great tsS,t
mOnlal some years ago. A young ofso..
Of British shipping line was given n.
by the London doctors at the ago !,
21 and went TO Tasmania to die ina
company granting him a pension n
stead Of promptly dying he drew tb,,
pension for SO years, dying in IA,
mania recently at the great age Of Ia
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
Mends Granite Ware

The government suggests we eeoDO.
mize on kitchen utensils. To mend I,
hole in granite ware work a plso.
Of putty until perfectly soft, then tsLs
a piece Of the putty large enough n
cover the hole and put one piece a,
either side Of the metal, pressing \.
gether inside and out, smoothing down
the edges. Place the vessel in a sov
oven and bake until the putty h,
deep brown. For containing water tbp
vessel will be as good as new.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
RussIa's Greatest Ruler.

st. Petersburg. the modern capital
OF Russia, now known rs Petrograd,
was founded In 1703 by Peter the
Great who died 194 years ago. Pc
ter nrst built a small hut for himself
and a few wooden novels. The ma
Jority Of mobiles however. preferred
that Moscow should remain the seat
OF government. but Peter was deter.
mined to build q new capital, and In
III he laid. with his own hands, the
foundation Of his palace. which was
built OF brick. Peter was an extraor.
binary character and Russia's rise to
Great power was entirely due to his
genius
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
..Womenn We. ladle..s

The nuances Of the English language
seem to be as well understood by the
person who advertised for IAN aged
woman to cure for an elderly LADY"
as by the southern darkey who. pre-
senting himself at the door of a fine
mansion, announced: "I's lookIn' TO-
de cuIlud lady what works TO de white
woman at dis house.--Springheld
Union.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
Not the Riaht Tune.

A certain man vas angry one night
and BEGAN "a swear in the presence Of
his vice. The latter. thinking she
might shame him into quitting, de
clded 10 initiate him and swce fer
vidly, using the same oaths that he
did. He looked ut her In Amusement
for q few minutes and then remarked.
''Well. You have the same words but
you haven't got the right tune
Exchange.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22

Title was leaving to 20 over to her
little chum's house. when she sudden
" turned in the door and called to her
mother, Mamma. has baby brother
got any teeth yetr' When asked why
she wished TO know. she replied, aSo
! can tell Mabel's mother. She al
ways asks me II he has any teeth yet
when ! goes over to play with Mabel"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
To Remove Paint.

Paint stains that are not fresh and
yet have not entirely hardened can be
sOftened by mOistening them with
ammonia aud sprinkling them with
little turpentine. Roll the fabric IN
for fifteen or twenty minutes or sOaE
it for several hours If Necessary aN
then wash II with warm water nd
soap and hsng it out In the air to
remove the turpentine Odor.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
eIasses for App.arane. Sake.

Miss Bessie, If you are going to
town today, I wish you would buy my
sister, who lives in the north. a pair
Of glasses" ny. Annie" replied the
young lady addressed, 81 could not get
your sister a pair Of glasses. She
must have her sight tested so that'the
glasses may be suitable" "0h," said
Annie reassuringIy. 'tshe wrote me that
what fits my nose fits her nosei"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
Last Word In War VesseIs

SUPERINTENDENT is a name given
to vessels Of the dreadnOught type
The displacement Is 25.O0O tons or
more. The speed attained may be
twenty-five knots or sea miles "a sea
mile Is 1000 yards), and the main
battery consists Of guns of 1875 inches
cal.ber or better. A superintendent
Is the last word m naval architec
ture.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
Seemed lndelleate.

Maggie always liked to talk over the
telephone; one morning before she was
dressed. aunty called up and after
talking to mamma asked to speak to
Maggie, but she positively refused to
come to the phone. and when mamma
ssked her why she would not talk to
aunty over the phone she said, "rs
'shamed to talk when isn't dressed"
Tribune.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
Clay and Cork for Insulation.

A new heat insulating material, com
posed Of a mixture of a special clay
and cork, has been discovered by q
Norwegian engineer. The clay and
cork mixture is burned and the result
is the formation of a very light sub
stance that is said to be eminently
suitable for all heat insulating pur
pOses.-IndianapOlis News.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
Ancient Jewels.

That women OF ancient times were
not less fond Of jewelry than those
of today might reasonably be taken
for granted. But the remarkable fact
(as recently ascertained by archeolo-
gists) Is that the jewelry they wore
al a period. let us say. 1000 years be-
fore the birth Of Christ--was fully
equal in artistic workmanship to the
best products Of the twentieth century.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
Cleanliness Necessary,

When our daughter was six years old
she was taken to see her first vaude-
vile performance. One number on the
program was a dancer. who wore very
little, and Lova's first remark when
she saw the dancer was: "Oh, mamma,
but she has 10 wash herself clean, so
much Of her shows. Plain
Dealer.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
To Care for OiIcIoth.

To clean oilcloth rub with q fan
mel dipped in turpentine. Then shave
half an ounce Of beeswax into a large
cup and stand the cup In boiling
water. Add a saucerful Of turpentine,
a little shaved CASTLE soap and q few
drops Of oil Of citronella. Whip until
It begins to get stiff. A little Of this
rubbed into the oIlcloth win make II
clean.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
Vol. XIV. March %, 1919 No. 27
1909, at the Post ofies at Chicago.
d., under Act Of March ;, 1879


Inc gooo oeeds We would do are
frightened and made more prolific Of
beneficial results IL we carry them
out while the enthusiasm of our gen.
erous impulse is upOn us. Have we
not all experienced the warm desire
to succor; postponed to a more con-
venient time (for us)-then dreaded
for days until we finally drag our
selves to an accomplishment that
makes Of kindness a pitiful treadmill
and bestows no sweet graciousness
upon the recipient. who innately feels
the irksomeness Of our beneficencef
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
Clean Photooraphs

Dirty photographs are SO unsightly
that you will be glad to know there Is
a way to clean them. Moisten a soft
cloth with warm water TO which q
little ammonia has been added; wiring
the cloth out well and wipe the photo
graphs very lightly. drying them Inn
mediately with q soft dry cloth.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
Fruit and Insects.

Choice fruits. especially grapes ma!
often be protected from insect pestST
the use Of paper bags placed arOu1a
the punches and securely fastened "
Irvine to the supporting shoot or CAM
Bags may be put in place as soon
the blossoms have fallen.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
Evolution of a Happy Thought

Mark TwaIn's favOrite example Oh
man who was busy for keeps was the
proverbial One-armed paper hanger
with hives. Eureka, We begin to SCI
a light. You've heard about "as ous'
as a bee" Well, isn't it simple; hives
bee see? YOdeville stuff. -lndaH
apolis Star.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22

The Irish from time immemoriai have
been boat builders. although the west
coast mackerel fishermen. or the bake
coast to the south. or the hAadock Ash
cries on the southeast must be visited
TO anderstand the real ingenuity Of the
Irish native boat builder. In large
way Belfast represents the high derel-
9Dneut q TIE shipbui,dine industry.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
Tidht lacind.

A New York lady while visiting In
the West had some experience with a
cyclone. While asleep at a friends
the house was blown down and the
lady pinned to the earth by a rafter.
1t was supposed she was crushed, but
when they dug her out she opened her
eyes and sleepily murmured: Jane
feel a little uncomfortable; unfaStsn
my corsets."
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
Drums Place in Music.

The drum is a relic Of ancient ages.
Music In its crudcst form is funda-
mentally rhythm-later to develop into
harmony. The drum. lacking pitch,
lacking true musical expression, never
theless essentially registers rhythm. 1t
represents music in its infancy as de-
vised by primitive peoples.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22

A recruit at one Of the southern
camps wrote long letter home. which
he started by telling how rotten the
food was and that he didn't get
enough to eat. Near the end Of the
letter, about page fifteen. he told the
folks how fat he was getting. having
gained ten pounds IN about a month.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22

4 Wei6,s Fameng etreeeA
j 3 Eertzin diferenea q cpini1E .
HArs 10 exist o. u which n the m15l
beautiful street In the world. Among
those 'in the running" may be men
toned: Princes street, Edinburgh.
from which the city received her
nickname Of the athens Of the
North; the Via x X Septembre,
Genoa; SackviIIe street. Dublin; the
Avenida Callao and the PiazO Mayo,
both in Buenos Aires; the High street,
Belfast; and the Inter den Linden.
Berlin.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
Drowning the Fly.

A shOoting-fish In the East lnoa
has q hollow cylindrical beak. Wheo
sees a fly on plants that grow in sOll
low streams it elects a single drop
water, which knocks the fly into !"
tide.-Chicago Journal
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
Greatest Poetry.

A sunny. cheerful view Of life -
ing on truth and fact, co-existing "
practical aspiration ever TO MAJ
things. men and self better than uT
are-this is the true. healthful poe"
OF Standardization.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22

II you fear that eOlors Will ~
(which Is likely in a cotton fag) va.
It In gasoline and soap. Melt soap
q little water, add It to the gasoline ~
put in the flag. Rinse in clear Nv.
and hang up to dry without WrinsinE
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
The Great Ar

There Is but one art-to omit Oh,
IL knew how to omit would ask no
other knowledge. A man who knew
how to omit would make IN ''iiiad" Of a
daily paper.-RObert Louis Stevenson.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
A Quick Freeze.

In freezing ice cream remember u-'
time win be saved IL you do the ne~
ing In a warm place. as the more ~ y,
idly the Ice melts the more que
the ice cream or sherbet win be frO1'
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
Mothers In Heaven.

Perhaps even from heaven, our
mothers see us and protect US still.
I think they dO."!"Mothers and
Children" by Frank Dandy.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
Real Definition Of pelrtIes

Politics Is but another name for
Gods way OF teaching the masses
ethics under the responsibility OF great
present interests-WendeIl Phillips.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
Ancient Burial ch...

A cist (sepulchral chest) of massive
slabs. enclosing a elnerary urn, said
to be pre-Christian. has been found
near Douglas, Isle Of Man.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22

Voice From the Tub-For the Iuva
Nike. Jimmie, run and get me q cake
Of soap
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
Daily Thouoht

No sadder proof can be given y
man OF his ewn llttleness than o
Lief In great men--carlyle.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
optlmIssle Theuaht.

Every one Of Us Is a sinner: We are
men. not gods.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-03-22
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JULIUS r. TAYLOR
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Vol. XIV. March %, 1919 No. 81 |
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-28
FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that
really stands out pre- eminent ELS a
medicine for durable ailments OF the
kidneys, liver and bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root stands
the highest for the reason that Il
has proven 10 be just the remedy
needed in thousands upon thousands
Of distressing cases. Swamp Root
makes friends quickly because its
mild and immediate effect is soon
realized in most cases. 1t is a gen
tie healing vegetable compound.
start treatment at once. Sold AT
all drug stores in bottles OF two
sizes. medium and large.
However. if you wish first 70 test
this great preparation send ten cents
10 DR.. Kilmer & Co, Binghamton.
y. Y, for sample bottle When
writing be sure and mention the
South Bend News-Times. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-28
WILL DELIVER XMAS
BOXES TO RED CROSS
WORKERS IN EUROPE

INDIANAPOLIS. Nov. 1.-THE
American Red Cross will undertake
20 deliver 10 Red Cross personnel
IN Europe such Christmas boxes as
their relatives and friends in this
country desire 10 send, according 10
announcement received here from
Lake division headquarters. The
shipment will be restricted TO meet
certain conditions.
Each box must be 6x6x1s inches.
outside measurement. and of heavv
cardboard or corrugated board TO
insure delivery in good condition
The packages must be prepared so
as 10 permit Of easy opening for
inspection if necessary. In rverv
case, packages must be submitted 20
post Office authorities 10 make sure
they are acceptable in the mails.
Every box must be plainly addressed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-28
AUTEN CHAPEL.
Leona HocteI visited Mardel Smith


Nov. -.
Leona HocteI visited Mardel Smith
Sunday.
Christian EndeavOr meeting at
Auten Chapel will commence al 6:30
p. m. Sunday. Mrs. George Weller
will conduct the meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. D Hittle OF Flint.
Mich spent their honeymoon trip
with Mr. and Mrs. Charles King last
week They viii reside in Flint.
Mich.
Mrs Frank Palmer was the guest
Of Mrs Harvey Youtsey Sunday eve
ming
Miss Fay Burner was the guest Of
Wrestha Whiteman Sunday.
Mary Magdalene Smith visited
with her granddaughter. Mrs. Shank.
Of South Bend last week.
Hazel King and Dorothy Hittle
spent Thursday with Mrs. John
Ford
Dorothy Hittle. who spent the past
ten weeks with her cousin. Hazel
King. will return TO her home Tues
day at Turner. Mich.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-28
CRUNISTOWN.

nov. 3
Mrs. Fred Rice and children. Ken
meth. Elmer and Benjamin, are on
the sick list
DIT. John Sprague. Of South Bend.
was in this vicinity several times in
the last week
Elmer Price. Of Mishawaka. spent
sunday with his mother. Mrs. Eva
line Price
James Ryder was in South Bend
Saturday
John Dunn, truant officer OF this
school, was here Wednesday.
Miss Helen and Tamaza Borjs ski
spent Sunday with Miss Wanda and
Irene pietraszewski
Edward Daszynski. the little son
Of Mr. and Mrs. Max Daszynsli. who
has been ill., IS somewhat improved.
Mrs. James Day, who has been
in is slowly improving
Ada Rebecca Kelver, the little
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-28

daughter of AIR and Mrs William
Kelver. who has been Ill with pneu-
monia. BE- improving
\ new Nictrola has been pur-
chased for the school. is highly adj
mired
Pauletta Hcas is iI.
Mr.. and Mrs John Pontius and
David Knonse and Mrs. Eugene
Zero attended the funeral OF Mrs.
Anne Nelson. of North Liberty.
Mr.. and Mrs. g. y. Hay and fam
ny attended the funeral OF Mrs.
Anne Nelson. of North Liberty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-28
HALL Of FAME
FOR SHADE TREES
Indiana Boasts Two Largest
Specimens Yet Discovered
in United States.
BY Associated Press

By Associated Press
WASHINGTON. Nov. pa Hall
OF Fame for Trees" has been inaug-
urated by the American Forestry as
ISOLATION for the recognition OF IA
nous trees and the location of the
largest shade tree IN the United
States.
An elm at Huntington. Ind. has
long been regarded as the largest
shade tree in the country. This
claim Of course excludes the Red
woods OF California. Now comes
D,lmont Kennedy OF CrawfordsviIIe.
Ind. with a picture OF tree on his
property and the suggestion that il
IS larger than the tree at Hunting
ton. This tree has a spread OF 90
feet while the Huntington elm has "a
spread OF only IS feet. A tree at
F'armin CHAM, Mass, also makes a
claim 10 being the largest.
Charles Lathrop Pack. president
of the American Forestry assOcia-
ton. says:
We want ~ complete list or ia
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-28

NOUS trees now. There is the Lib
ertv tree on the campus or -. Johns
college at Annapolis under which
treaty with the Indians was signed
u 1862 The experts tell as this
tree i- close 20 500 years old We
aU know OF the William Penn
Treaty tree beneath which Wash
ington took command OF the CONT
mental army At Oberlin. Ohio. is
the elm on the corner Of the campus
under which was the first log house
ia which Oberlin college was found
ed The American Forestry asso-
citation has listed many famous trees
but IT. wants the list complete II
there IS a famous tree in your town
the association wants TO know about
it,"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-28
Tell Your Friends
About NicOtOl-
The Enemy of Tobacco

IL improves any mans health 10 Quit
using tobacco II he can escape the aw
ful craving that usuqlly attends quit
ting without such assistance as NicOtol
gives. Did you ever have Smokers
cough Try Nicotol IN getting rid Of
the tobacco nabit and see how quickly
the cough viii disappear NicOtol is
dispensed by most GOOD druggists in
this city. especially Central Drug store
and Otto G. Bastian
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-28

TO the consignee in care OF the
American Red Cross warehouse. No
"a, Bush Terminals. Brooklyn. y.
Y. and marked Christmas Box.
Not more than two boxes will be
sent TO one person and the weight
Of he packages is limited 20 so
pounds Boxes must reach Brooklyn
by Nov. %.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-28

DENVER. Colo, Nov. 9,.-Hon-
orable patches will be fashionaole
here until the high cost Of clothes
drops. The womens club members
today signed a pledge to stop buying
clothes until prices drop.