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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24
BERTHA.

Bertha. signifying bright, has an
extraordinary ecclesiastical flavor.
In old German chronicles, the feast
Of Theophania is translated by a
word meaning frightened night, and
the root Of that word was 'perahta.
How perahta. or berahta. became an
individual character is too involved
for space here, but II is sufficient 20
say that Perahta, or Bertha, was a
sacred being, called, in an old Asa
tian poem. the mild Berchte, in
whose honor all young farmers
dance, ring cattle bells and blow
whistles throughout the night Of
the feast.
She is pictured as an OLD white
haired woman with a long nose who
creeps into nurseries and comforts
little children neglected by their
nurses. In other stories. she is used
as a figure of terror TO brighten
children and is the avenger OF idle
summers. Frau Bertha. Is undou bt-
edly the impersOnatiOn OF the Epi-
phany. though there is an effort 20
connect her with the old mythical
Huldr. and other etynologists believe
her TO be another name for the
Goddess Freya, wife Of Odin.
one OF the most famous Berthas
was the wife OF Pepin and mother
OF Charlemagne. known as Bertha
aux grands pieds." Another Bertha
OF historical fame was her daughter
sister OF Charlemagne and wife OF
Orlandao. who being in great want
supported herself spinning until her
son won recognition from his pow
erful uncle.
Because of Queen Bertha OF
Switzerland. the name has always
been very popular there. IL has
also had great vogue in England
since the Norman Conquest OF Chill
peric. King Of Paris. and wife OF
Fthalbert OF Kent who smoothed
the way for s.. Augustine's mission
IL Is used quite commonly in Francs
and Germany and in Dante's time
wns so frequent in italy that he
places Norma Berta with Ser Mar
fino as the chief OF the gossips
Southey gave it additional vogue ir
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24
More Truth
Than Poetry
By JAMES J. MONTAGUE
REFORAIERS.

RefOrmers light our moral way,
1 don't presume to doubt it.
But / can't understand why they
Should be so rough about it,
Since reformatiOns were begun
With racks and inquisitions-
RefOrmers, every blessed one,
Have had mean dispositions.
Although | like a little rye,
am not wild about il.
And if 1t isn't handy, /
Cans get along without il.
But when stranger, most midland,
Abuses and reviles me,
And grabs the liquor from my hand
must confess. it rifles me.
I'm fond of smoking, I admit.
1t softens care and sorrow;
And yet | know that I could quit
Without "A pang. tomorrow.
But If a man 1 hadn't met
Should com up on the quiet
And snatch away my cigarette,
/ know there'd be a riot.
When asked politely 10 give up
Addictions that / treasure,
The mild Cigar-the cheering cup
1 acquiesce with pleasure.
I do not fuss or stew, or storm,
I'm placid as n daisy;
But though I venerate reform
RefOrmers drive me crazy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24
Other Editors Than Ours
KEEP TEACHERS AT HOME.
tKansas City Starr

Every community needs teachers. In every COM
munity many persons who would make good
teachers but who do enter the profession. Also
in every community there teachers who are
planning TO leave and elsewhere TO teach TO
enter other professions. Why? Salary partly but
mostly because tbs teacher. like the prophet is
without honor IN his country.
Making the home schools safe for home talent
will help TO solve the teacher shortage. There must
be good salaries of Teachers teach because
they need money. There must also be sane protec-
ton against the spoils system 1t old story
many communities for a superintendent and his
assistants TO find jobs for their friends at the
pense OF local teachers or to belttle them that
they must resign in self-respect
Does the community know about il or do anything
about IL? Do the patrons OF each school know the
material of the teaching force? If they an up
to-date accomplished. gifted teacher, will they
courage her with salary increases and back her
against unfair discrimination? Will she have the
Prestige which is her due, she would any other
business
How many good teachers have left the COM
munity. and why? That will tell the story. How
many young people who would make fine teachers
are doing something else instead?
Keep the home ures Burning until all the cumber-
ing drosS and all the unfairness which is driving
home teaching talent away from home is burned
up, and then see how rapidly the teacher shortage
becomes thing OF the past
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24

England by so-calling one OF his
heroines and il even penetrated
Greece by the marriage Of a Ger
man princess of that name to a
Greek emperor.
Berthas talismanic stone is the
beryl which is said to keep its wear
er amiable and with inconquerable
charm. Wearing a beryl will re-
awaken love in married people. Sun
day is her lucky day and 2 her lucky
number.
Copyright. 1920
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24
ONIONs-AN EDITORIAL.

The onion is an innocent appear
ing fruit, and like the raisin is en-
tirely okey and harmless IL allow
ed 10 roam by itself unattended
Sometimes the onion is found 70
grow in a wild state and IS very diff
ficult TO capture: in fact IL usually
has 10 be sneaked up on in such an
eventuality. The onion long has beer
an outcast from civilization. Recent
~. people seeking something
stronger than near beer for susten-
ance. have turned TO the onion as a
solution of their problem.
The eating OF onions, at one time
vice practiCed secretly, has in the
past few months been INDUCED in
openly and is fast becoming a men
ace. 10 the peace and prOsL Gritty of
our liberty loving nation. Imagine a
victim with any liberty after he has
been munching a batch OF new green
onions with strength enough 70 melt
diamonds or plate glass. Deserted
by his friends. avoided by every
body. the victim OF onions wanders
around through alleys until the
humane officer shoots him, or death
comes TO his relief in some other
shape.
II the ~ aSNASe II Colitlll ueu' w
would strongly urge separate COM
partments In street cars for onion
eaters We would make them wear
masks in theaters, and forbid them
from mingling in public gatherings
wherever possible. If America is to
live and prosper, the deadly onion
must be squelched by the iron hand
OF the government. Slavery come
near busting up the union. Onions
have just such a strangle hold on
the lives and prosperity OF our REQ
pie The onion must go!
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24
The Horoscope
SATURDAY. APRIL "a.

Except for some unique or ro-
mantle experience this promises to
be a day of small annoyances and
anxieties. In social. domestic and
affectional matters the prospect is
rather an unhappy one, as Venus
in square aspect with Luna promises
to upset the harmonious trend of
these engagements. And yet by
way of exception TO this is the mu-
tual position Of Jupiter conjoined
with the eccentric and mystical
planet Neptune, which is a vigration
Of unusual significance for those
attuned to its exquisite key. Adj
vanced souls may watch this beauti-
full conjunction with interest and
make note OF their experiences.
which may be on the interior planes
Of embodiment.
Those whose birthday it is may
expect an interesting but not event
full year If pursuing commonplace
lines. Avoid change and travel. A
child born on this day will be dis
posed 10 be restless. but will be
clever and diplomatic
ATTENTION TO HORSE OWNERS
We have installed barcuse stalls
for shoeing young. vicious horses
and mules.
B. d. BOYER. Horseshoer,
229 Polk st.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24
WHAT'S In A NAME

Facts about your name; its
history; It's meanings whence IL
was derived; fits significance;
your lucky day and lucky Jewel.
BY MILDRED MARSHALL.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24

FUNNY THINGS YOU SEE.
Nelson Jones meeting Bob Jones
and trying 10 scrape up some rela-
tionship.
Chicago seems to go along on the
theory. "A shooting a day will keep
the police away"
The singing of the newspaper re-
porters at the tabernacle should at
tract a big crowd of people-may-
be even the police.
We wouldn't be SURF rised to sec
someone on top OF the Jones tab
ernacle some night, attempting "a
wiEwag the Colfax Avenue Glee club
to one OF the meetings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24

Where Is The Law Of 8 And ID?
Funny the price OF gas should
soar right I'm the middle of presi-
dental campaign.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24
Sncaking of slogans.

The full dinner pail has disap-
peared as a campaign device but
Gov. Edwards has adopted the full
GROWER.
Copyright, 1920
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24
Times Have Changed.

Last year when we heard a muf-
fled explosion we were sure II was
a bolshevik at work. This year
we know il is an amateur brewer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24
The Tower of Babel
By BILL ARMSTRONG

Max Adler Will delis-%r his famous
two hour address on THE Overall,
a Menace TO the Public Health and
Peace Of this Great Commonwealth
at the corner OF Michigan ST and
Washington Av. Saturday night.
Conc one: COMB all.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24

France is troubled about her 2.OO0. 900 of mar
rageable girls Had the Yankee soldiers remained
there little longer the problem would have been
solved.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24

The New York preacher who announced from his
pulpit where drinks could be purchased possibly
has discovered that that of information is just
what a lot of people have looked for.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24

"A Full Dinner Pail" won't swing votes this year.
They don't carry a dinner pail nowadays.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24
AHA! THE ANSWERS BEGIN
POURING IN.

IT III tNNN " ms BFlNTIN
POURING IN.
Elks Club. City
Friend Bill:
In answer 70 your question in the
Tower this morning Will say know
exactly what Abe Livingston would
say but I would be pinched IL ]
signed my name 10 10 and YOU
would be arrested if you published
IT,
With best luck and continuance
OF the Tower I am
Very truly,
OLLIE Address.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24
Pongee, CSC

80 inch natural color Pongee Pure
Silk, suitable for dresses. separate skirts
and blouses, also draperies. Present
value $3.50. Silk Sale-oSc.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24
Tricolette, $4.95

80 inch Tricolette in brown, navy and
black Present value $3.50 Silk Sale
-$495.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24
Satin Lining, 81. SO

80 inch fancy satin lining. good heavy
weight. satin finish, with beautiful flower
designs Present value $500 Silk Sale
$3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24
Louisine, $I.98

About 500 yards of SO inch checked
and plaid Louisine and other fancy silks
suitable for separate skirts. Misses and
children's wear. Present value $500.
silk Sale-$l.o6.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24
Satin, $2.95

SO inch Satin in good weight soft and
pliable with high lustrous finish. In navy,
white. and black. Present value $3.50.
Silk Sale-$295.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24
Tricolette, $500

sc inch plain Tricolette in flesh. brown,
tan, peach, American Beauty. taupe
blue. navy, black and white Present
value $3.50 Silk Sale-$5.90.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24
Fancy Silks, $2.95

About 700 yards of fancy silk goods
Of all kinds Of weaves and color stripes,
checks and plaids SO inches wide as de-
sired for pleated skirts and blouses, etc.
Present value to E dollars Silk Sale
1895.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24
Sun Chine. SIS

80 inch Sun Chine. one of the new
sport weaves for spring. similar to Dew
Kist white in plain. fancy checks and
stripes. Present value $3.50. Silk Sale
-S4.95.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24
Tafeta, 1896

80 inch Phoenix pure dye tafeta in
black and colors. A soft. all silk taffeta.
Present value $3.50 Silk Sale-$3.95.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24

PA PERKINS
SF,Z.
An onion and
his owner s
friends are soor.
parted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24
Milano Crepe, $685.

40 inch Milano Crepe complete line Of
sport colors. one of the new things
brought out in fiber silk for sport wear
Present value $500. Silk Sale-$6.95.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-24
Tafeta, $500

SO inch Chiffon Taffeta, soft and pill
able, in great demand at the present time
for dresses and skirts. Present value
$500. Silk Sale-$2.69.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-19
Former Empress 90

Ex-Empress Eugene, wife of Emperor
Louis Napoleon, is now spending the last
years of her life in the gardens of the
Tuilleries which used to be part of her
palace grounds in Paris. The former en-
press was born in 1926 and though her
great desire seems to be to join her loved
ones who have departed she still fingers
in life and is looked upon as the most
pathetic figure in all Europe. She was
born in Grenada, Spain, of noble Span
ish family. She was educated at Madrid
and most of her young life was spent
amid the gaiety of the old Spanish CAPT
tai. When about IS years old she went to
Paris where her beauty and grace won
the admiration of the emperor. Two
years later they were married and in 1856
her only son was born. In the war of
1870 her husband was captured by the
Germans and she was forced to flee to
England. From then on her life was a
series of SORROWS. Her husband died in
1873 and six years later her son was killed
while serving as volunteer in the Zulu
war in South Africa.-Selected.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-19
Marshall's Adopted Son

Vice-President and Mrs. Marshall were
never blessed with children of their own
but they have an adopted child who is
known to his friends as Morrison Mar
shall. Little Morrison is now three years
old. He was formerly Vance Morrison
and he first attracted the attention of the
Marshalls while being cared for at the
Diet Kitchen in Washington where he
had been placed, together with his twin
sister. The girl thrived but Vance was
failing every day. Mrs. Marshall was
attracted to him and took him under her
personal care with the intention of keep
ing him only until he had regained his
health and strength. By the time that he
had been brought back to normal, how
ever, the vice-president and his wife had
become so attached to the little fellow that
they decided to keep him.-Seleeted.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-19
A Brave Girl

Anna Holokova, a Czecho-Slovak girl
who fought in the front line with the SOL
diers of the new republic until her sex
was discovered when she was severely
wounded in the breast, is ranked as
Czecho-S lovakia's greatest hero. At the
outbreak of the war, Anna Holokova,
then IA, studied music in Warsaw. With
thousands of others she was thrown into
prison, suspected of being German SYM
pathizer. For more than a year she lay
in prison. Upon the formation of the
Czech army, Anna donned mans clothing
as the only means of joining her country
men in fighting for freedom. Anna Holik,
as she was known among the soldiers,
followed the regiments through the fercest
battles. She was wounded twice again,
but refused to leave the forces. She was
once captured by the Bolsheviki, and re-
leased by Czech soldiers. Anna Holik is
today the most idolized woman in Czecho-
Slovakia.-Exchange.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-19
5 Sundays This Month; Hap
pened 40 Years Ago

Here's food for both pessimist and Opt
mist.
For the first time in forty years Febru-
airy will have five Sundays Leap year
with the last day a Sunday, turned the
trick.
Likewise the month will have only -four
pay days, the joys of the extra holiday
thereby being tempered as one views the
situation.
And had not Washington's birthday an
niversary been cast Sunday, February D.
the month would have had seven holi-
days, Lincoln's birthday being the sixth.
The last time February had five Sun
days was in 1880. This is the tenth time
in 800 years, the Christian calendar has
been thus, the first 6ve-Sundayed Febru-
airy having been during the reign of
Charles the First.-Exchange.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-19
Alaskan Crops Big in 1919

Big crops, which, in some items, passed
the spring estimates, were produced by
Alaskan farmers of the Tanana valley
section in 1919, according to prelimi-
nary report of M. D. Snodgrass, superin-
tendent of the governments agricultural
experiment station at Fairbanks, Alaska.
Eighteen farmers have turned in their
years reports, and figures and data are
expected from about 20 more. All are
members of the Tanana Valley Agricul-
tural Association.
Wheat growers obtained over 20 bus
hels from every acre, the report showed.
Oats surpassed wheat, yielding about 40
bushels per acre. In all the acreage re-
ported shows the farmers raised 1,777
bushels of oats, LILA bushels of wheat
100 bushels of barley, $50 tons of grain
hay and ga tons of potatoes.-Exehange.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-19
N | R R 0 R E 7 ES

Christian Science services were held
in the chapel Sunday morning.
Five more Sundays and the first day
of Spring will have arrived. Who said
baseball?
The bindery department has taken
on new appearance owing to the made
to-order work tables just installed.
-Sisal is again being received in large
quantities and the output of Irvine may be
greater for the season than anticipated.
The ban is still on and no visitors
are passing through the institution these
days. The flu is staying without our
gates.
Yes, thank you, our new typesetting
machine is working wonderfully WELL
which accounts for the improved appear
ance of THE MIRROR.
The latter part of last week was ex-
tremely cold, the mercury dropping as
low as % degrees below zero. 1t has now
turned warmer and here's hoping the
ground hog was no prevaricator.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-19

realize that she had heavy load. Bent
on playing a prank, he wound his little
trunk round one of the chain traces and
pulled back with all his strength.
Aware that the weight suddenly had
increased, the mother stopped and looked
round. She saw the youngster and shook
her head solemnly; then, paying no fur
Their heed to his teasing, she bent again
to her work. Meanwhile the little rascal
with his mischievous trunk had loosened
the ring that fastened the traces to the
load.
While the mother was straining to set
her burden in motion again, her rascally
SON pulled with all his might against her,
and pulled so sturdily that she was quite
unaware that she had been disconnected
from her load. Then, suddenly, the
youngster let 60. The mother was thrown
to her knees and her driver was hurled
from her back.
The culprit ran to huge woodpile that
seemed to offer him at least temporary
protection, but his mother was at his heels.
Round and round the woodpile he lodged !;
but his mother, with her iron harness
changing noisily, kept close behind him.
Although by his greater agility the little
one gained at the corners, his mother
eventually overlook him. The first blow
of her trunk elected bawl of pain; the
second brought him, quite humbled, to his
knees; then he endured without a MUIR
muir, although with many tears, sound
thrashing. Finally his mother let him up,
and with tears still streaming and with
dropping trunk he took his disconsolate
way out of the yard.
The little fellow had won the complete
sympathy of the observers, who were
pleased to witness during the noon hour a
touching reconciliation. The mother did
all she could to comfort the penitent little
sinner: she caressed him with her trunk,
cuddled him up against her, and looked
at him as if to say, "You still have a
mother who loves you."-Youth's Com
panion.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-19
k0 MI C K | FPS

During the late campaign a candidate
for the Legislature was driving through
the country, seeking votes among the far
mers, when he met young man in far
mer's garb, walking by the roadside.
Having in mind prospective vote, he
stopped his horse and saluting him in a
familiar way, inquired:
care you paying any attention to poll
tics nowadays?"
The young man stopped, looked at him
suspiciously, and drawled out.
"No, stranger; that don't happen to be
my gals name; but eff it was, I wouldn't
think it was any of your burned bust
ness"
This ended the interview as we'll as the
prospect.
A group of housewives were having tea
together at restaurant and talking over
the events of the day. The question under
discussion was who had done most to win
the war. Some said Haig, others Beatty,
others Foch. AT last one woman cried
ri don't know who's done most to win
the war, but I know who's been most
talked about"
"Who's that?"
"Why, this ere Alice Lorraine that the
French and Germans came to blows over"
After being out of work for some time,
Pat was put on breaking stones by the
roadside.
A friend came along and found him
belaboring one large piece of flint with
lots of energy and little skill.
"That's not the way to do it, Pat" said
the friend, taking the hammer. "Look
here!"
And with one deft blow he cracked
the stone.
"Sure now" said Pat-"Ut was aisy
for we to do after I'd been softenin' it for
the last half hour!"
A certain minister tells of an Irishman
to whose bedside he was once called. The
man was very i'll, and his recovery was
doubted.
"Have you forgiven all your enemies,
PATTI" the minister asked.
"Sure an OF have; all EXCEPT Dan
O'Hagan," Pat replied.
"But you must forgive all if you hope
to reach paradise" the minister continued.
swell, all right, thin," said Pat, after
rejecting for some time, "but if OF get
we'll, DILL break his head!"
Little Roy had returned from weeks
visit to his aunt and was trying to de-
scribe the folding bed he had been sleep
ing in. cit lays down at night, mamma,
and stands on its hind legs in the day
time"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-19
The CirlChild

Course we'd figured on boy child, sam,
as people always does.
Baby girls is jest tn uselessest they is OF
ever was;
Helpless when they're kids and helples.
when they're middle aged or old,
All tn family turns pertecter FIR tn ew.
lamb in tn fold.
Dissent ever pop tn question even though
she's lost in love;
Has to set an wait till some one label.
'er his turtledove.
Yit it wasn't boy, by gracious, when j,
come tn other day!
But we've kind O. got notion that well
keep it anyway.
Course twas dretful disapp'intin' that she
couldn't been boy,
An tn tears we shed-er swallered-
wasn't no sparklin' tears O. joy;
Still, she's small, an mighty dawncy, an
she cuddles up so sweet,
With 'er fists like velvet rosebuds, and
her teenty, wrinkled feet,
Clingin' clost, just like tn tendrils of the
morning glory vine
AS it chambers up tn porch post on a
piece O. cotton Irvine.
She do no but what she's welcome as tn
flowers in May;
Sc we've somehow got tn notion that we'll
keep Ter anyway.
Then again 1 thought o mother-she was
onct baby girl.
Amt no tellin' jest which eyester is tn
one that holds tn pearl.
Who could tell when she was little that
she'd grow up to be so great
An would make my dear old daddy such
a stiddy runnin' mate?
Then tn one that lays an snuggles with
that bran new baby hyer-
Would my life be worth tn Twin if it
hadn't been for her?
She was jest as pink an helpless as this
one is, one day;
So it's middlin' easy guessin' that we'll
keep FER anyway.
Strickland W. Gillian.