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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21
w D. Winlfred Black:-

Ny Dear Winifred Black
Please don't answer letters 70 love
sick maidens today. Don't write
that article you have been ponder
ing about. put down the cover on
your desk and come with me. ON.
10. never mind your hat; it's nicer
without one. want you 70 start
out and take the same outing 7 did
this morning. Will you?
OF course. you are busy. SO was
I this morning. Work 20 do? So
There were a few tomatoes 20 can
and the churning gas ready. There
were men in the held and had
promised them a good dinner Men
are always hungry after a hard
mornings work in the field. At
breakfast time 7 had resolved firm
~ 20 accomplish everything I had
planned TO do and more, il possible.
My intentions were good enough
and here lies a tale-Our mail box
is down at the end OF a cinder drive
and as we live on a rural route the
hour at which we get our mail is
not very certain. When 1 got down
20 the box the postman had not
come Perhaps the bright blue wea-
ther was i'm mis- veins. L am quite
sure il was i'm mine. The sun never
shone so bright IL even made the
masses Of goldenrod across the way
seem dull. The sky was a perfect
blue. It was one huge canopy Of
/ far-reaching blue as far as the eve
could see and there were cobwebs
+ in II, too. CObwebS, wonderful
/ foaty ones that reached out long
streamers and noated in the breeze.
The Breeze OvcrtalScs.
Don't you love the autumn breeze -?
| Oh, / do, It's wine 10 the magma
/ ton and il fires my very soul with
inspiration and desire TO experience
/ every good and perfect thing in all
the world. The breeze today was
wonderful. II was gently. violent;
soft. harsh. playful. sober. Ii laugh
\ ed, it sighed. was gay and the next
moment resentful. IL was witch
\ ing and when IL witches / love il.
/ So il was today, and I followed II
away. The spirit OF the autumn
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21
Personals

Russell r. Anders. who is at
tending Purdue university. IS
spending the Christmas holidays
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ
Anders. 4Os ". ST. Louis blvd
Miss Doris Sweetland, who has
been teaching kindergarten in
Rushvile Neb., will spend the holt
days with friends in Omaha and
Lincoln, Neb.
Miss Marietta Clemens. 116 T..
Dayton ST.: Miss Mary Livengood,
COS Cottage Grove av.: Miss Kath-
crime Grimm, 706 Leland av.. and
Miss Marie Martin, 500 y. Main ST..
returned home Friday from the Ma
tional kindergarten school at Chi
cago. Their school will reopen on
Jan 5.
Mrs Paul Antisbel and daughter.
sharley Ann. Of Chicago, are visiting
at ne home Of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. r. T. Wolfe, 1922 9TH ST, River
Park
Miss Agnes White. daughter Of
Mrs. Nellie White, 40 Navarro ST..
who is attending Franklin college.
Franklin. Ind. is home for the holi-
days
Wagner Theilens. who is attend
ing Purdue university, is spending
the holidays at his home, 1926 y.
Michigan st.
Eugene Miller. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
T. II. Miller. Denslow I'd. is home
from the University OF Michigan for
the holidays.
The Misses Helen and Hester
Muessel, who are attending school.
the former at Milwaukee-Dow
and the latter at Agely Hall, Grand
Haven, Mich, returned home Fri
day To spend the holidays with their
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Mues-
sci. 1345 Portage av. Robert Mues-
sci will arrive Tuesday from the
University OF Ninnesota.
Miss Marjorie Whitcomb. 90
Edgewater dr., who is attending
Oberlin college. Oberlin. o, re-
turned home for the holidays Fri-
day.
Lieut.. Col ". J. Calvert OF Wash
ington. d. c., will spend the holi-
| days with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs
I a. g. Calvert Of north Of the city
/ Col. Calvert was graduated from the
/ local high school in 1905. and 1907
| entered West Point, where he was
! graduated i'm 1911. lie served in the
| Philippines for three years, and in
/ France during the late war
NJ. O. ellis Of Cornell university
Ithaca, y. Y. is spending the Christ
/ mas holidays with his parents
| Brick rd. Mr.. ellis is connected
with the plant breeding department
/ OF the New York State College OF
/ Agriculture.
/ Miss Geraldine Toepp, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. F. G Toepp, 525 W
Washington av., arrived home from
st. Mary's college. Monroe, Mich
Frank G. Toepp, Jr.. arrived Sat
urday afternoon from st. Thomas
Military college, st. Paul, MINI.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21

overlook a farmers wife. ridiculous.
yes. but nevertheless true. The
breeze rumpled my hair. caressed
my face. and brought whispers of
trees loaded with nuts OF brooks re-
splendent in sunny water OF lanes
bordered with brilliant foliage
The fresh ploughed ground lent its
fragrance TO the air which was toss
ed about and mingled with the odor
OF goldenrod. Spanish needle and
perhaps a late blooming rose some
where. and came to me at last, a
fragrance so sweet yet so delicate.
that the hand Of a thousand mas
tiers could not have made sweeter.
felt awed almost Will YOU be-
Ileve il. came very near going away
without picking a blossom. They
were so beautiful ] wanted 10 leave
them so that some other person
passing along the roadside might
see them and enjoy them as I did.
However. with all carefulness. I
gathered an armful where 10
wouldn't show.
On and on 1 went. through the
fence. over into the open wood. Oh
I had a glorious morning. I found
nuts and brilliant leaves OF differ
ent kinds.
won't tell you everything I found
because L don't know how. and be-
sides, it's better 10 let you find some
things for yourself but found a
deeper understanding OF lots Of
things
\ Wonderful Time.
When ! got home I took a big
wooden basket that I had. one Of
those finished in dark red. ana put
jar inside and filled It with pure
water and placed my flowers In it,
and tied a big lavender how on top
the basket It was wonderful T
almost wished that 7 could have a
party in order to show my beauti-
full basket
7 had a wonderful time. worth
more 70 me than 7 can ever know.
OF course. got my shoes covered
with woods dirt and tore lamentable
holes in my stockings-but 7 didn't
care, IL was worth IT,
And. dear. 7 had a nice dinner.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21
SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR
WESTMINSTER CHURCH

special program consisting Of
Christmas music has been arranged
for the sunday morning services of
the Westminster Presbyterian
church The Amphion quartet as
sisted by Miss Catherine Beach. as
organist. viii contribute the music
OF the following program:
organ Prelude. Variations OF an
Ancient Christmas Carol" zee.
...-.....-.. .-....--... Dether
Anthem, There were Shepherds"
........-...-... Vincent
Quartet.
Ofertory. christmas Offering"
.....-...--. ....-.... -.--..... karrct
Solo. Christmas Heralds" .....
................ Coombs
DIT. q. B. Scandling.
Christmas Song" .......... Fory
Quartet.
Christmas March" .. Markell
In the evening at 7:2O O'Clock the
sunday school Will present a pro
gram which viii consist Of exercises
songs and recitations and viii be as
sisted b. the quartet which will rem
der two selections.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21
GIRLS WILL
HOLD VESPER SERVICE

The Y. w. G. A. vesper services
to be held Sunday afternoon a; the
association building will be in
charge Of the Business Girls club.
A program of Christmas music has
been arranged and Will include
community singing. "a violin solo 10y
Miss Lillian Martin, accompanied
by Miss Gladys Waters; a vocal trio
composed of the Misses Irene Paul.
Betty Wigner and Jane Bowman
viii render several Christmas carols.
following which Miss Emma Harris
will read a Christmas story.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21
Philanthropy

too There was some cold chicken
left and 1 creamed II. cooked some
eggs. mashed some potatoes and
Drowned them in the oven. sliced
some Of those tomatoes should
have canned. had nice hot biscuit
and sweet butter although I didn't
churn. I had dessert. too. a funny
kind, but Il was good I sliced fresh
homemade bread very thin. butter
ed il. springfield brown sugar on II
with a dash OF cinnamon and a bit
OF butter. and Drowned Il in the
oven. With good rich cream il was
good
Now. didn't have a nice time
I wouldn't take a thousand dollars
for my morning. would you? The
day is sweeter. my soul IS cleaner
and my spirit lighter.
hope. now that we have taken
this outing. you won't forget me-
Perhaps some day a little heart
broken, unhappy woman viii write
YOU a letter OF things gone wrong. Of
unlamentable hardships and in
justice. Show her our key TO a bet
ter understanding. won't YOU? It's
worth while. this understudy OF the
beautiful in Gods country.
With a thankful appreciation for
the wonderful articles you have
written, especially The Yellow
Lampshade."
I am very sincerely,
"a COUNTRY LADY"
There now, wasn't that worth
reading?
Whisper. I'll tell you a secret. I'd
rather have your disposition, Coun-
try Lady, than any bank account on
earth.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21
ANNOUNCE CHRISTMAS
PARTY AT GRACE M. {.

The annual Christmas party
gwen by the Mems league o. Grace
N. 2. church viii take place Mon
DAY evening. Dec % in the church
parlors. Members and friends Of
the congregation are 90 participate
~ this years affairs The invita-
tions givea carry request that eve
ery guest bring a Decent sifC that
they viii leave their troubles at
home and 81 they cannot smile they
viii 40 least grin. Information is
az hand that Santa CLAUS viii bee
present
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21

Cut Glass Beverage Set-as shown
six tall glasses and covered pitcher, beau
tifully cut. Special $3.95.
Special at $1.OO. A group of cut
glass containing Handled Jelly Dishes
Pickle Trays, Sugar and Cream Sets
Vases. Handled Baskets and Celery
Trays-values up to $3.50
Special at $1.5O. Large Fruit Bowls.
Footed Bowls, Comports. Celery Trays
Relish Dishes-values up to $500.
Cut Glass Jelly Jars with spoon. SOC
and $I00.
Mayonnaise Sets. Three pieces. bowl
plate and spoon, nicely cut. $3.50 and
$500.
Cut Glass Water Sets. A large show
ing. priced from $2.45 to $1,000.
Cut Glass Sanitary Syrup Jugs $500
and $3.50.
Bud Vases. In graceful shapes. SOC
to $l.75.
Tall Stem Jelly Dishes $l00
Flower Baskets with tall loop handles,
at $l.00, $l.75 and $500.
Main Floor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21
a 7171O1E11C en1entS

The Indiana and University clubs
viii hold their informal dancing
party at the Indiana club rooms
Christmas night Harvey's orchestra
of Chicago viii furnish the music
for the program OF dances.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21
ANNOUNCEMENT,

Newly arrived shipment of -
new hats including 80 of the famous
Andrea" and "Consello" pattern
hats. Individual models-no two
alike. See them at Ellsworths.
-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21

Two English words in which all
the five novels are 10 be found in
proper alphabetical order are alb
stemious" and "facetious."
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-10-21

Along toward early autumn after the 70.
bacco crop had been cured. and packed away
en- fhe barns. the planters from up and down
che river would foregather, usually at tho
Sfrobridse place. thence TO SET OUT on the first
FOX hunt of the season"
Early Virginia, page 243.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-10-21
The Bells Of MichaeIs Mount.

The pealing of JOY bells in the year
1913 has made up for many years Of
silence in the ancient belfries of Eu-
rope. Somebody deplores that on the
occasion of the peace the one remain
ing bell of st. Michael's Mount on the
Brittany coast, should not have been
rung. There would have been Ger.
tain piquancy In hearing the clang Of
that bell, the gift I'm It'll of the abbot
from across The Rhine who, be II said,
reigned at the Mount only by proxy.
But st. Michaers Mount is without its
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-10-21
Russian Bison ExtermInated.

what has happened, during the war,
TO the bison herds OF Central Europef 7
protected by ukase of the Car
Alexander, bisons still existed in some
private parks of Poland and Lithuania,
the last Of their kind in Europe. Count
Potockfs herd was kept In an immense
park, and for some time was protected
by the Cossacks Of the Don. But ac-
cording to French writer, NJ. Grand
idier, there is no doubt as to their
ultimate fate. In 1917 the bosheviki
thought fitting to include the herd in
their policy OF determination. Bisons
could not be owned by everybody,
therefore they must be owned by no
~. and so, in the general cataclysm,
the famous herd disappeared,
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-10-21

and by no means the most important,
which confronted the organizers of
the X 34s trip to America and back,
remarks London Tit-Bits. When 1t is
remembered that the men had to
conform to the rigid limitations Of
the accommodation. the task assumes
even more formidable proportions.
While the provisioning Of the crew
takes back place. relatively, when
compared with the navigation and
other scientific arrangements, diet was,
nevertheless, q subject requiring the
most careful consideration. The d.
gestive organs. If impaired. react at
once upon the nervous system, and in
an enterprise Of such a daring char
acter as the flight nerves had to be
tenderly nourished.
The medical department of the air
ministry was early consulted and de-
vised menu consisting mainly of
meat. bread, cheese, chocolate, tea,
eggs, and potatoes.
Then came the problem Of cooking,
and the R34 has surely the strangest
Kitchen existing. Instead of fixing an
electrical or other usual type of stove,
the hot exhaust gases from one Of the
motor engines were trapped, and led
around receptacle shaped for boiling
or frying, the heat thus obtained be-
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-10-21

pounding itself to pieces on slippery
rail In winter? What 1t needed was
sand, opposition. Friction spelled pro-
gress. Even kite can't rise with the
wind. 1t must ascend against 1t. Don't
spend your time Quarreling with the
order of things or fretting about some
one else's easy success. An oak grows
In the open. tortured by a thousand
storms. The hothouse plant never
knows the glory Of the sky."-Youth's
Companion.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-10-21

ing SUFFICIENT to meet all the require
ments. There We're three Of these
boilers provided altogether-one In the
fore car to hold three pints, and one
In each wing car to hold one Ind a
half gallons. BY means Of these,
soups and hot sustaining drinks were
able to be made.
The type Of flying clothing provided
Tor the crew Is another example of
the attention paid to detail to give the
hight every chance of success. Each
member Of the ships complement was
provided with two complete suits Of
SILK understanding. Over this, woolen
gear. similar to that provided for SUBJ
marine crews and divers, was worn.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-10-21
RATS DIE

so do mice, once they eat RAT-SNAP.
And they leave no odor behind. Don't
take our word for it-try package.
Cats and dogs won't touch it. Rats
pass up all food to get RAT-SNAP.
Three sizes.
25c. size (1 cakc) enough for Pan
try, Kitchen or Cellar.
SOC. size (2 cakcs) for Chicken
House, coops, or small buildings.
Sl.OO size (5 cakes) enough for all
farm and out-buildings, storage build
ings, or factory buildings.
Sold and Guaranteed by Lancaster
Drug Co. and w. S. Stewman & Co. {
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-10-21
Virginia-Carolin tobacco ~~~.
still holds the worlds favor

VX 7HEN, in 1887 the tobacco that we
w know as Virginia Carolina tobacco
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-10-21
RAT SNAP

Also mice. Absolutely prevents
odors from carcass. One package
proves this. RAT-SNAP cones in
cakes-no mixing with other food.
Guaranteed.
25c. size q cake) enough for Pan
try, Kitchen or Cellar.
SOC. size (2 cakes) for Chicken
House, coops, or small buildings.
Sf.OO size (5 caltcs) enough for all
farm and out-buildings, storage
buildings, or factory buildings.
Sold and Guaranteed by Lancaster
Drug Co. and w. S. Stewman & Co.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-10-21
Maple Pet Of Public

The mRgpie in Kensington gardens
has many friends who attend his daily
levee. One Of SO tender a heart that
she conceals chicken bones In her
nun for his delight was told that an
Offering Of meal-worms would prove
irresistible.
She sought this delicacy, but only
to learn that II is now unobtainabIe.
For meal-worms. as an article Of bird
fare. came from Germany.
Most Of us will bear with equanimity
the disappearance of this strangest Of
Hunnish trades. To the authorities
Of the Geological gardens. however,
the problem of meal-worm production
is said to be weighty one still un.
-"'-aa London Chronicle
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-10-21
Read What L. :. Dept. of Agriculture
Says About What Two Rats Can Do.

According to government figures
two rats breeding continually for
three years produce 359,7O9,4S2 in
dividual rats Act when you see the
first rat, don't wait. RAT-SNAP is
the surest cleanest, most convenient
eXterminaor. No mixing with other
foods. Drys up after killing-leaves
no smell. Cats or dogs won't touch
1t. Sold and guaranteed by Lancaster
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-10-21

bells; even the abbot's bell which used
to warn and guide the fishermen out
on the bay has ceased to ring. The
old abbey's peal was busy indeed, dur
ing the Hundred Years War, warning
the countryside Of the approach Of the
enemy. In the Revolution the order
went forth that the bells should be
melted down. but II was never carried
out. In the intervening years all the
bells have disappeared except the one
given by the German dignitary.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-10-21
FOOD FOR CREW OF AiRsHIp
Most Careful Confederation Had -
Be Given to Proper Nourishment
Of Daring NavIoatora

The average housewife would hold
mp her hands in horror at the thought
OF cooking and providing for thirty
men during q four days aerial voy-
age.
Yet this was only one Of the tasks,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-17

fort to discover where this girl is
hidden" resumed the Sorceress
thoughtfully. II have in my library
a book in which Is inscribed every
action of the Wizard while he was
in our Land of Oz-or, at least,
every action that could be observed
by my spies. This book will read
carefully tonight, and try to single
out the acts that may guide us in
discovering the lost Ozma- In the
meantime pray amuse yourselves in
my palace and command my ser
wants as IL they were your own.
will grant you another audience to-
morrow"
With this gracious speech Glinda
dismissed the adventurers, and they
wandered away through the beauti-
full gardens, where they passed sew
eral hours enjoying all the delight
full things with which the Queen of
the Southland had surrounded her
royal palace.
Our next story, THE Tin Wood
man Plucks A Rose" is filled with
adventure. Read about the march
on Emerald City, the Capture of
Mombi, the witch, and the secret of
the Rose, Don't miss it.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-17
Germany" Schaefer Is
Called by Great Umpire

New York, May 16.-The great
est comedian in baseball died to-day al
Saranac Lake, n. Y. The news OF his
unexpected end will bring pang OF re-
gret to every baseball fan. in the coun'
try
Herman Germany" Schafer has beer
in poor health for several months but
not even his closest friends kne" ne
was so close to death.
Schaefer's amusing antics on the
baseball field the past few years made
him an international character. Fol
many years with the Detroit Tigers and
the Washington team as second BASE
man, he was gradually sidetracked at
player by younger men. But MS
withdrawal from active service in the
field did not Danish him from the game
his acrobatic stunts and playful, clown
ish tricks on the coaching lines befoSe
and during games served to keep fans
in gales of laughter. Wherever mis-
club played, his amusing performances
proved a drawing card.
On leaving the Washington team
where he and Nick Altrock, the old
time pitcher, comprised team of fun
makers unique in baseball, Schaefer
Joined the Yankees as a coacher and
later Manager McGraw made him
member of the Giants to keep his team
and spectators in good humor,
Schaefer made the tour around the
world with the Giants and White. Sox
some years ago. He was not only the
life of the party, but his fun-nakine
tricks in the games played abroad
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-17
Glinda Searches the Records.

1T beg to announce to your glori-
Gus highness," began the Scarecrow,
City has hnep 0vC"rv'- .o"0.- .,
of impudent girls with knitting need
les, who have enslaved all tnn men,
robbed the streets and public build
ings of all their emerald jewels, and
usurped my throne.
Il know it," said Glinda.
They alstS'threaten to destroy
me, as we'll as all the good friends
and allies you see before you," con-
tinued the Scarecrow; land had we
not managed to escape their clutches
our days would long since have
ended"
II know it," repeated Glinda.
Therefore I have come to beg
your assistance" resumed the Scare
crow, for l believe you are always
glad to succor the unfortunate and
oppressed.
That is true" replied the Sor-
City is now ruled by General Jinjur,
who has caused herself to be pro-
claimed Queen. What right have
to oppose her?"
why, she stole the throne from
me-" said the Scarecrow.
And how came you to possess
the throne?" asked Glinda.
81 got it from the Wizard of OF.
and by the choice of the people," re-
turned the Scarecrow, uneasy at such
questioning.
"And where did the Wizard get
it?" she continued, gravely.
"I am told he took it from Pas
toria, the former King" said the
Scarecrow, becoming confused under
the intent look of the Sorceress.
"Then," declared Glinda, the
throne of the Emerald City belongs
neither to you nor to Jinjur, but to
this Pastoria from whom the Wizard
usurped it,"
THAT is true" acknowledged the
Scarecrow, humbly; but Pastoria is
now dead and gone, and some one
must rule in his place"
"Pastoria had daughter, who is
the rightful heir to the throne of the
Emerald City. Did you know that?''
questioned the Sorceress.
NO" replied the Scarecrow.
"But if the girl still lives l will not
stand in her way. 1t will satisfy
me as we'll to have Jinjur turned out
as an imposter, as to regain the
throne myself. In fact 1t isn't much
fun to be King, especially IL one has
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-17

/ good brains. I have known for some
time that 1 am fitted to occupy far
more exalted position. But where
is this girl who owns the throne,
and what is her name?
Her name is Ozma," answered
Glinda. But where she is / have
tried in vain to discover. For the
!! Wizard of Or, when he stole the
throne from OZma's father, hid the
J girl in some secret place; and by
/ means of magical trick with which
1 am not familiar he also managed
to prevent her being discovered
even by so experienced n Sorceres:
as myself"
That is strange" interrupted the
Woggle- Bug, pompously. "I have
been informed that the Wonderful
Wizard of Or was nothing more thar
humbug!"
Nonsense" exclaimed the Scare.
crow, much provoked by this speech
Didn't he give me a wonderful sci
of brains?"
] There's no humbug. about my
heart" announced the Tin Wood
man, glaring Indignantly at the
Woggle-Bug.
perhaps I was misinformed," +"
stammered the Insect, shrinking
back;'I never knew the Wizard per-
sonally."
well, we did," retorted the Scare
crow, assure you. 1t Is true he was
guilty of some slight impostures, but
unless he was a great Wizard how
let me ask-could he have hidden
this girl Ozma so securely that no
one can find herr?
IL give it up!" replied the Wog-
gle-Bug, meekly.
THAT is the most sensible speech
you've made" said the Tin Wood
man.
II must really make another ef-