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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-19
THOSE FREIGHT BILLS.

Many other railroa ds are following the example
of tho New York Central and the Pennsylvania in
pointing out exactly what effect the new freight
rates bear 70 the cost OF commodities and warning
the public against improper increases The rail-
roads are not altogether philanthropic about st.
they want TO protect themselves against the charge
OF adding greatly to the OF living The service
they render IN this matter is the less valuable
It is explained that the OF shipping suit
OF clothes 900 miles when the new rates take eff
feet. will be only eight than it is at
present For the same distance the cost OF trans
porting a pair shoes be increased onIv
fifth of cent, a pair OF stockings one-eighth of
cent pound of one-tenth Of a cent, pound
OF beef one-fourth Of cent, pound OF cotton one
fifth of a cent pounds oil Is cents
POUNDS OF lumber 10 cents etc 5O-pound type
writer be from New Louis
additional "a cents, and piano from New York
10 San Francisco for an additional 5000. On but
ter from long distance the increase may be half
a cent pound. On potatoes for the average
sumner says authority it should be
than about cent peck. and apples perhaps
% a barrel
Says George Dallas Dixon, traffic vice president
OF the Pennsylvania system: while it is true that
in the of few articles and commodities
small increases may be justified the amounts which
in any instance could be added fairly TO the pres
ent prices small fraction of the whole.
and in the of practically every article
modify Of daily consumption the increases in trans
portation charges are relatively small as to be
practically negligible"
1t would unfair expect jobbers, wholesalers
and retailers TO absorb all the increased freight
charges. In many cases, however they coud
tainy do without cutting dangerously their
PROFITS. and in cases where they pass the in
70 the consumer they cannot be justified
trebIing quadrupling it. The public should
guard
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-19
OPENING THE BIG CAMPAIGN

The arrival Of Gov. James Middleton Cox of Oni)
IN South Bend means much to the city. We nave
mentioned the advertising value of it before how
the world, we'll the nation viii have its eyes
conferred on Us for the day, and through editorial
comment in both the republican and democratic
press for several days to come. The republican
comment or course will not all favorable 10
Gov. Cox but that viii reflect upon South
Bend. The democratic press will be euIogstic OF
cox and cougi atuletory to South Bend. In quite
literal sense Gov. Coxs coming will go a long
toward putting city the political map
But more than that the people Of south Bend
aTe going hear the other side now, of the pig
eutAtions OF the hour. We have heard plenty Of
the republicsn side have had it during the Fri
mary carnr al-n and all of public and semi
public gatherings ever since the armistice where
anti-admln Istra tionists have edged in and have
been edged into every possible opportunity 10
spread the gospel OF distrust and disreason. They
have had pretty much their way 10 these
many moons.-but It is long road that has
turn. with the $rrivaI Of GOV. Cox South Bend
reaches the turn IN the road.
Anyhow our quadrennial campaigns are properly
campaigns OF education: means OF interesting the
peopIs in governmental problems, the solu-
ton OF which they supposed to direct at the
ballot box,-and they need to hear both sides OF
such questions IN order 70 express their prefer
ences inteIligently. Too bad that Gov. Cox cannot
be heard by every South Bend citizen as a matter
OF education II nothing more Committees in charge
have done their best 70 make possible by arrang-
inE meetings; one afternoon and evening.
Every citizen, regardless OF politics. should hear
him time the other. Let him tell you how
he stands these public questions and hear il from
his lips
As to the democratic editors largely instrumental
IN bringing the here; would pre-
Fumptuous on the part OF democratic editor 70
ask much consideration for democratic editors.
They seldom have friends among republicans and
scarcely any among the democrats. No one appre-
eiates their unpopularity more than they do them
selves Preaching democratic doctrine the very
nature OF things altruistc OF rnI ort take
with the utterly selfish or. with those who regard
government mere means 20 some private end.
and the quest 81 once a quest pap"
They accordingly have 20 worry along through the
world. consistently damned, and finding their graft
noation IN OF approval. but satisfied con
scienea--nA4ki~s az oatirsa- particularly IN this
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-19
AUGUST I9. 1920.
FARMERS ON THE JOB,

The most insistent problem in America-or in
the world, for that matter-has been solved 1t IS
the problem Of food production. The American
farmer has turned the trick 1t is well TO pause, in
the midst OF hot weather and politics to give him
due credit
The farmer started the year rather up against
r. ike good many other people. If the general
outlook was dark his more
The ty.foaI farmer. be it remembered, is both
business man and workman, employer and employe
AS business he faced, to a greater degree
than others the difficulties of scarce capital scarce
labor and high wages. It was a question whether
farmers in the aggregate could produce anywhere
near as much food last year.
The fArmer-bu business man belied his reputation
FOR tinr.dity and over-conservatism. decided 10
20 ahead and make the best Of it, His tactics
sban,ed those Of the business world general. He
started in TO cultivate all the land possible tackng
more than he thought he could manage rather
than less AS a capitalist and employer, he plunged
He ordered the machinery he needed. and he went
out and got the hired help ne needed by the only
practical way there was TO get it-paying it wages
that compared favoraby with city wages. The re-
suit r. a set Of crops far bigger than anybody ex-
pected.
The weather deserves credit. 10 be But the
weather has been only an accessory after the fact
The fact is that the American farmer has proved
himself once mora, the solid safeguard Of American
prosperity IN a weak and wobbIy time And is
usual with the man who works and ventures he Is
going 10 reap the benefit Of it. other business men
may take lesson TO heart
other workmen may heed IT, TOO The farmer is
where he Is today because as a workman. and one
with real grievances ne did strike and do not
even go "on vacation" but jumped in on the job
and kept on IT, and is stn it, seeing it through.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-19
Fall Hats $3.50
One lot of Feather Hats, values 10 $40
Anniversary Sale $3.50
Goth August Blanket Sale

MANY cases OF blankets delayed IN tran
sit have now arrived to take their import
ant part in the August Blanket Sale of
sample blankets.
Cotton blankets in plaids. plain grays
and tans, double bed size; worth to 5000
Anniversary Sale $425.
Cotton blankets with wool finish. beau
tiful plaids and stripes in colors OF yellow,
rose. blue. tan pink and lavender. Extra
large double bed size; worth to 5000
August Blanket Sale S5o5
Heavy cotton and wool blankets, beau
tiful plaids. plain grays plain tans. and
plain white, full double bed size; worth to
$l0.00-August Blanket Sale $685..
Heavy wool blankets, in Plaids of pink
and blue full double bed size: worth to
S 5.00-August Blanket Sale 5000.
Heavy wool blankets in plaids Of blue.
gray and tan. full double bed size; worth
to $l5.00-August Blanket Sale $il.60.
Heavy wool blankets in Plaids of blue.
gray and tan. full double bed size: worth
to $l7.50-August Blanket Sale 81 $50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-19
The Tower of Babel
THE GREAT AMERICAN HOMIE.
BY BILL ARMSTRONG

THE GREAT AMERICAN HOME.
Politics is a great thing" 70
marked Andy clearing his throat
In an apologize sort CT a way. az
he seated himself in the living room
20 enjoy the evening paper over his
wife's shoulder.
Il hadn't noticed IL, the business
manager responded coolly.
There was a cOnsidera BILE silence,
while Andy made a valiant EFFORT
20 read the paper through the chif-
fOn on the business managers
shoulder Ii was like reading a
paper under water.
At last Andy resumed:
There's nothing like good ole
partisan politics 10 bring the boys
out and cement anew old time
friendships I'm glad the campaign
is on 1t makes a fellow feel like
a man again"
"Oh. is that so. replied the bust
ness manager with some heat.
You're getting mighty important
all OF a sudden. What's the idea
Are you thinking OF raising your
own rent or have you Just bought
the fire department."
Andy cleared his throat again and
continued:
Well. YOU see, my dear. I've been
asked 10 take part in the demonstTa-
ton on Thursday for Gov. Cox.
There'll be luncheons, speeches and
dinners all day long. and don't
think IL will be convenient for me
TO be home. that day. I meant to
tell you earlier but l haven't had
the opportunity, You see, Gov. Cox
and / are both newspaperme and
its perfectly natural for me TO want
TO try 10 show him a good time"
We'll If you ever take the gov
ernor opt with you" remarked the
business manager. you'll sure be
doing Mr.. Harding and the repub-
leans an awful favor. I figure il
you take him with you. ne may be
able TO sit up again along about the
first Of the year after the votes are
all counted"
But you are not going anywhere
on Thursday" continued Mrs. Andy,
emphatically.
Why not?" Andy asked.
Because" she said, I'm going
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-19
SELMA.


IL fair names should be given to
fair women, Selma is a favorite in
feminine nomenclature. II is an old
Keltic name. meaning fair" and
named the beautiful daughters Of
Ireland and Scotland for generation
after generation. Finally 1t spread
over the border into England and
was straightaway adopted as a ma
tional favorite.
The Bible records a Selmai
which may be taken as identical
with Selma, and the name is thus
given a religious significance. The
Dutch also have a Selmai which is
generally regarded as the equivalent
OF Selma. Otherwise, there is little
history connected with the name
which persisted because its sound.
as well as It's significance. was fair.
In this country, the south adopted
Selma, probably because OF its asso.
citation with feminine beauty and
equally because it's vowels are well
suited to the soft. slurring pronun-
citation OF Dixie. Many lovely SOU
therners. toasts OF Virginia and
Carolina counties. have borne the
name and more than one state has
bestowed the name on one OF its
towns or smaller cities.
IL is fitting that the pearl. symbol
OF beauty, and charm, should be
Selma's talismanic gem. II prom
lses her great fascination and the
power OF attracting admirers. Mon
day is her lucky day and five her
lucky number
Copyright, 1920
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-19

coming
which includes GOV cox. along with the rest; a
democratic editor from sister state He comes
the guest Of honor. because Of the high emnence
that he has attained. He will be cared for. to be
but the others; well. ~ shall
best. and if anyone else wishes condescend TO
greeting them with congenialty. ~tst assured that
it will be appreciated by yours truly Then as
sort OF postscript permit 20 remark that when
they have gone away, and told the story OF south
Bends hospitality; well. again, maybe will just
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-19
Other Editors Than Ours
EXIT GORE, PEACE-AT-ANY-PR PRICE
(De4roIt Saturday Mighty

One by one the members Of congress who would
have allowed Germany 70 her will the
United States and the remainder OF the world IN
1917 are meeting the fate that they deserve. Sen.
Gore. a result OF last weeks Oklahoma primary,
viii follow Rep McLemore Jeanette Rankin and
others to the obscuriy OF private life Gore opposed
degree OF sane preparedness IN 1918 and 1913.
opposed raising the pay 81 the troops the Max
lean border from SIS TO $50 month, introduced
a resolution ike McLemorss In the house. alb
sent the day the resolution voted. fought
the selective draft and the food control bill. and
even since the war has continued 20 attack all mill
tary training. Sometimes prone 20 be pesi-
misc because OF the vaSarss OF the electorate but
every now and again the acumen shown az the polls
u decidedly Inspiring Oklahoma democrats have
had three years during which estimate Ar. Cores
war policy They Stronger for the kziser than
they were in 1917 and 80 they want OF Mr..
Gore. May we all 1--we TO the same happen
IA otharA
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-19
PoRCHvILLE JOTTINGs.

GOANAlAh AAAAA~ " -
.ir. Bill Armstrong,
Tower Of Babel,
Dear Sir:
W. Gamalie Harding
Has been making
Considera talk about
How much ne wants the
Ladies 10 Vote
Knowing well enough
That they will Vote
Whether he wants them
To or not.
Our Recollection
Takes US back
A couple Of years
When W. G.. had chance
To Help the thing along
In the US Senate
AND HE DIDN'T DO IT.
Now he finds that since
He can't Stop 1t
He's for IL
On the grounds that
II would be
Good thing for the Party
II ne says he's for IL
Because he believes in
Government Of the People
BY the Party
For the Party.
Yours truly,
l. open.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-19
WHATS In A NAME

facts about your name; it's
was derived; iis Significance;
your lncky day and lucky jewel.
Ply MILDRED MARSHALL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-19

Here's a Couple.
4 danlsel was taking the air
In q SPIT that she wore on "a dare.
Twas an eye-hlling sight
And twas daring all right
For the boys all exclaimed, she s
bare"
There was a young lady named
Stella,
Who in summer wore furs and UNI
brella.
Three ounces, no more,
Weighed the dress that she wore
When the weather was colder than
bella
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-19
NO WASTE MATERIAL.
guard

The production of motor fuel from pineapple
promised by manufacturers n Honolulu.
One plant is already operating on a large scale. II
has filed 5000 900 bond with the government, pro-
viding for the manufacture Of alcohol for non
beverage purposes. worked out and adopted
its formula, and has begun work with nine tanks
each with capacity of 1000 gallons of pineapple
There are two highly satisfactory phases to this
industry One is of course, the discovery and
working OF a new source of motor fuel at a time
when such fuel is rapidly becoming dear and
The other is the productive of guam
titles of material hitherto considered simply as
waste
The frequent discoveries OF for old ma
terials regarded valueess justify
less and extravagant uses of the resources known
today. 1t is quite the other way. They teach that
there waste EXCEPT as human ignorance allows
it. and they inspire further research along other
where yet human intelligence has per-
ceived nothing but unavoidable loss.
Pity poverty-stricken princel Because King
Georges have allowance of only $4,000
a year each one OF them contemplates going to
work this Inadequate
-
Warren T. McCray's connection with Chicago
bucketshOp an interesting disclosure TO mis- In
diana friends He must have neglected 10 mention
that vocation in his primary campaign.
Among the few departments that have been
working overtime as
few years is the pardon" department presided
over by Gov. Goodrich.
Apparently Cart Amundsen is not socable in
dividuaI He is off again for fve-year trip TO the
north pole
What's In e name. when the hardest svatter IN
history is named Babe Ruth?
over Il.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-19
EmbrOideries

p and 36-inch all over embroidery
$Z.25 values-Anniversary Sale $l.60.
40-inch embroidery Aouncing-$2 90
value-Anniversary Sale Sl60
Long Cloth Embroidery-l0 to IS
inches wide-65c value-Anniversary
Sale 46c yard.
Ecru and white curtain lace edging-
l5c value-Anniversary Sale &c yard
Plain silk dress nets in all shades
Sis value-Anniversary Sale $l15 a
yard.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-19

10 be away for the day attending
meetings Of the democratic auXii-
larry. I'll expect you 20 remain at
home and look after things,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-19

What's In & name. when the hardest svsster IN
history is named Babe Ruth?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-19

a faIsehood. crushed earth. will spread all
over f.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-19

Apparently CaIt. Amundsen is not a socisble in
dviduaI. He is off again for hve-year trip TO the
north pole
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-19

Pity q poverty-stricken prince! Because King
Georges have allowance of only $4,000
a year each, OF them contemplates going TO
work to augment this inadequate
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-19

7. McCrays connection with Chicago
bucketshop was an interesting disclosure TO mis- In
diana friends He must have neglected TO mention
that vocation in his primary campaign.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-19

Among the few departments that have been
working overtime in the state house for the last
few years is the pardon" department. presided
over by Gov. Goodrich.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-19
Handkerchiefs 3 for 60c

Fine batiste handkerchiefs for women
and initialed-25c value
Sale 2 for 60c.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-19
SnockS

Children's smocks, beautifully trim
med. assorted colors-sizes to 4 years.
1896 and $4.75 values-Anniversar
Sale $3.50.
Evening journal., 1920-08-26
T9e:,...MA6VH4H&NsM s. - 81

fine my connection with Baseball
henccforih to reading about big
games in the sport Sheets
TY COBB
The injury sustained by Ty Cobb
when ne cOllided with Ira Flagslead
while attempting TO field a fly ball
has kept the Georgia Peach from play
ing his normal high-speed game this
year. Cobb says:
II had made slow start his year
! / always do But | was hitting as
well as ever did in my life when the
accident happened Sisler. Jackson OF
Speaker. one of them, viii probably
carry on the championship. ! can
hardy expect to get in condition ia
give them a real battle But ] car
| assure all three Of them that If my
/ leg was I'M good shape and | hadn'
been out Of the game so long | would
like nothing better than to give. then
a run for their money. And / am MOI
willing to admit that ! am so mucf
of a has been but that ! could &c
| n. I have had some grim old tussle'
of that kind before which made me
i exert myself to the utmost and ina
is what / like
Evening journal., 1920-08-26
Local EleUenS Get Ready
For Busy Gridiron Season

Buddy" Allen was chosen to lead the
basketball team the coming season.
The LaSalle Athletic Association
will start plans for football at a
meeting at 6 O'Clock Friday evening
at the Emerald Literary Association.
lord and Pine streets The members
interested and the following players
are requested 10 attend the meeting.
Brennan, Mcconnell, Sweeney. F..
Quinn, J. Quinn, Gctsenburg. Moran,
Fallers, Taylor, Lyon, Connolly. Nc
Cullion, German, Hagentucker, Shelly,
McLaughlin, McNiff. ODonnell, Devine,
Greiner. Donlon, Wright, Nolan, Con-
ner and Walsh.
The schedule OF the LaSalle team
will include the fastest teams In this
section, including. NistriX, Nativity
and East Falls OF Philadelphia, Sun
Ship, pennsgr0ve and Smyrna.
The Wildel eleven Will hold its first
! practice al Second and dupont streets
/ at $50 O'Clock this evening. With
/ lfty members having already signif-
1 led their intention OF trying for
b rths on IN team, Wildel expects
| 90 have a topnotch team This fall
| The team, however, will play all but
one or two OF its games awsy from
/ home. Coach McAvoy. formerly OF
Delaware Collrg VIII assist In whip
ping the eleven into condition be-
/ fore he returns TO Drex Institute
I PhiAd lphia, next month. Manager
! A. B. Kilmon hiss games pending with
I teams OF Philadelphia, Baltimore
1 Reading and Camden.
Evening journal., 1920-08-26

With the baseball season nearing
its close, interest Of the sport clubs
Of the city is beginning TO switch to
football. Several clubs have their
schedules well under way, and meet
ings Of other clubs have been called
for early dates.
From all indications, the football
season is going TO supply many fast
attractions. In addition TO school
teams. Chesrook, Parksde, Defiance
LaSalle and Wildel are now activel
preparing for the season and are
awaiting weather that will permit
them 10 commence their pr3ciices
Fort Du Pont also will have a team.
Chesrook. the leading eleven OF the
city last year, is working on It's
schedule, which will bring TO this
CITY. some Of the fast ST gridiror
machines in this section.
At a meeting OF the Parkside clul
last nicht. Eddie" ManlOve, stai
quarterback OF the High School team
several years ago, was elected cap
tain. Football was enthush stlcali, ,
discussed and the members Icei that
with quite a lot OF material alread.
in their ranks. they will put on th'
grdiron one OF the best eleVens II
the city.
Tho meeting Of the Parkside clul
was called 10 select site for a per
manent clubhouse, and after this wa
fully considered other matters con
/ cerning their proposed activities n
sport lines were brought up Harrh
Evening journal., 1920-08-26
DEMPSEY WORKS
HARD FOR AIISKE

BENTON HARBOB. Mich. Aug. 20
The long layOff he has taken since
he won the championship from Jess
Willard and the increasing Optlmis-
tic reports from Billy Miske's camp
are causing much speculation among
the followers OF Jack Dempsey here
as TO his chances with Miske In their
ten round swatfest here Labor Day.
That Miske's chances are not taken
so lightly as they appeared to be sew
eral weeks ago, was indicated when
Il was learned that a hurry-up call
had been despatched TO Pittsburgh
for Harry Breb, the steel CITY mir
wielder TO assist in training Dempsey.
Greb it was said, was expected TO
arrive today or Friday TO assume
the role Of chief sparring partner "a
the champion.
Dempsey is training carefully fol
/ the fight Ne boxes eight rounds
daily with four sparring partners ant
does a long stretch OF road work.
Miske is in training az Eastman
Springs, a mile from here. lie hal
four sparring partners and has forced
one TO leave camp. He let loose
right for a knockout by accident h
/ SAYS.
Evening journal., 1920-08-26
BY DEAN SNYDER.

CLEVELAND. Ohio, Aug. 26.-The
gray-blue eye Is the best adapted TO
trap shooting, according TO Frank NJ
TrOeh Of Vancouver, Wash, and MEM
Der Of the 1920 Olympic team, who
is competing In The Grand American
Handicap Tournament In progress
here during the week Of August %.
Tests have proven that blue-eyed
shooters can break The most clay
birds day In and day out. lays
TrOeh. Blue eyes are keener and
faster In following The clays as they
sail out from the traps" he says.
Some Exceptions.
This doesn't mean that all the best
shooters have sunny eyes, but j. Is
generally true.
Troeh's eyes are light blue. How
ever, only one other besides TrOeh
has the favored eye. lie is Mark Arlie.
Jay Clark. captain Of the squad, Force
| McNelr, Frank Wright and Horace
Bonsir all have dark or hazel-broWn
eyes.
Trap shooting is mainly a matter
Of judgment and practico-iust as
driving an automobile through the
thick OF the traffic on crowded streets
or the throwing Of a baseball TO d
base.
Guns Don't Count.
The gun doesn't make mifch differ.
ence TO an experienced shooter. Lasl
hyear George LOrmer of Troy, d..
after a layoff OF i5 years from tho
trap game. came back and won thS
Grand American with gun he ha,
never used before.
John Dean Henry OF Elkhart Ind.