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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-31
AN ART OR 4 BUSINESS?

The gentlemen who control the distribution
making and-indlrectly-the exhibition of the once
lowly movie asking for high protective tariff
against foreign-made films.
They declare that the actors magnates and pho
tographers in other countries produce pictures
so cheaply that they bound to drive from bust
ness the American films.
The figures they present to the law makers show
that approximately one billion dollars paid into
the moving picture theaters Of this country, that
there are 1900 movie houses and that quarter of
a billion dollars is spent each year in making
pictures here.
From the standpoint of size. they not asking
protection for an infant industry, as was
the cry of those desiring tariffs
The appeal Of these men be interpreted only
meaning that they regard the movie as bust
ness. a film as a product. and the creation mere
mechanical matter
The public has had a different view They be
ueved that it was an art and profession and that
success in the production Of film meant the put
ting artistic vision, acting, soulful nterpre
tation before the camera.
public believed that the great of films
in this country was due to the fact that they are
work Of great artists, who paid fabulous
salaries and given most luxurious surroundings in
which demonstrate their art.
Now this appeal spells it all For they say, by
inference that it quite possible hire European
actors for pittances who easily and heartily
please the millions who pay that billion dollars.
Could Pola Netgri, earning a salary in worthless
marks or deprecated rIbles drive Pickford with
her dollar standard of life from the hearts Of the
public?
Could some daring Frenchman, living francs
Danish Doug from the hearts Of the million misses
upon his photo?
Could Chaplin cry unfair competition because
some funny foreigner gets his wage envelope in the
lowly lire of Italy?
These gentlemen of the movies should be careful
asking tariff against foreign labor, they
destroying public beliefs and tradition.
For the people. who pay billion year, are
hardly ready to admit that they without dis
erection discernment that they laugh easily
at a foreign fool at choice comedian, that they
place the work of the film actor the same basis
with common labor.
As we'll ask tariff against a Paderewski or a
Bernhard
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-31
WHEN SHOULD MEN QUIT?

Now comes the suggestion that every American
business men who has amassed an income of
10000 year before ne Is so years of age, should
be forced 10y law to retire from all active business
find himself hobby"
The suggestion comes from an English poet, who
after round or visits American cities that
Americans are not pleasure loving. that everybody
works too much and found but
who had really lived and never worked.
The enforced retirement of at so recalls
the suggestion of DR.. Osler that men be chlorO-
formed at about that age useless.
Why wait until so get a hobby? Why force
men TO take on chains at that age, just when
they discover that what appeared TO be shackles
in their youth are not bonds at ALL really pleas
urable habits OF industry?
Every should have hobby-and most men
have. with some it home and children and
babies with others it. may be the cultivation of
the friendship and respect OF those about them.
With still others It may be sliding through life with
the least possible effort
II all depends upon the hobby which selects as
to where he arrives the age OF so, either with
or without his income.
The man who has failed to find some special in
terest in life before that age can never find one
The who tries 20 change his viewpoint OF things
after that time will find it exceedingly difficult
The suggestion that men who have sufficient in
comes 10 support themselves without labor should
retire Is but so-m OF Osle-ism. To most men OF
that ags. their sources OF income have become a
part OF their lives and when they stop taking in
;erest IN the thing they have bulded in the course
of years. they stop living.
Perfectly wonderful suggestion. except for the
fact that Il IS uEwOrkable ard absurd.
Men or 50 or OF 20 OF or 70 rebel most against
eng forced 70 90 anything they &c not wish 10 90.
To compel play is quite tyrannical
forcing them 20 work and about as feasible as
passing a that n in
come should DO permitted TO retire
Civilization. despite the fine spun theories Of
visiting poets. has fine way OF getting from men
of all about the best they have TO give.
The time fos men 20 retire Ga when they lose in
te-est IN what they doins--vhethor their age
1e s or so.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-31
ANOTHER STEP FORWARD.

There was more than story OF dramatic cour-
age. OF bravery and endurance in the description
~ the breaking OF the new airplane record
The two American flers remained in the air for
than 26 hours hying continuously. without be-
ing forced by even the most adverse weather con-
ditons lack Of fuel % come TO earth.
Tveuty-slN hours of continual flying at the very
moderate specd-for an airplanc-of 100 miles an
Sour would carry ficr from New York to Denver
or trne beyond
The record is Important because il is positive
proof Of the great DEVELOPMENT that is being made
the si-pIane since the war. a development that
is destined 10 change not only all methods OF war
fare but or transportation.
The ship which was flown in this record break
ing demonstration is OF the type which the Ameri-
can youths abroad learned 10 hate Il is renamed
now. but il was the original Junker all metal ship
which Germany developed during the war and
few Of which she hurriedly shipped into Sweden
az the close OF the var and then brought 10 Ameri
CO.
American enterprise and ingenuity have perfect.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-31
THE LIST Day.

There is something or a dread finality in the
phrase the last day"-or in the last" anything
for that matter
The year closes today. It's record is written. It's
place in history is fixed and irrevocabe.
many respects. it has not been pleasant year.
The world is going through a period of chaos and
has not yet learned fit itself to changed condi
lions
But every hand there signs that the COM
ing IL months Will be laid along easier lines. with
less Of hardship and fewer jolts to the wagon Of
progress.
Have you stopped to ask yourself whether you
have fulfilled all that YOU promised yourself year
ego7
The final day Is no different from the other S64
or the year and perhaps there is yet time glance
about brush off the dust from the neglected prom
ise aud still make good.
Il you have wasted the other days OF the year.
The last may be thrifty put TO
If you have an unbroken record for the other
days it is hardly worth while up in the final
y hours
Men make calendars to measure time. But time
never has a hiatus a lapse. It on
morseless and ineXorably-aways filled with oppor-
tunity, always lighted with hope
The wonderful thing about it all is that each man
may write his own calendar and divide his days and
months he will The wise bel "the last
dav"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-31
\ BEAR FOR EFFICIENCY

We hasten 20 take of our hats
to one OF our efficient newsboys.
The young fellow has 10 get W ev-
cry morning at O'Clock TO sec
that his customers get their favorite
newspaper, The News-Times. on
scheduled time. Unlike other small
boys, he IS a sound sleeper. so that
instead Of trusting himself TO one
alarm clock. he has provided himself
with two of them-one at his head
and one at his feet One clock rings
10 minutes before the other. so that
II he doesn't hear the first he is
bound TO hear the second.
To our mind, this is a very foxy
invention. 1t practically insures the
young mans getting up on time, and
too. he gets 10 minutes-10, count
them-of luxurious sleep before he
has 10 finally shake out of #.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-31

Cd the one defect in the German invention. AS
originally built the metal, alloy Of aluminium.
could not Withstand heavy strains and long vibra-
tions.
Now an American company and American chem
lists have found the method OF treating the metal
so that it stands the test.
To the technical students OF aviation the
means much for it directs the trend OF further
development toward a plane that is entirely build
OF metal which is lighter than wood, and which
will stand terrific strain
To the man who approaches the question from
the industrial or even military point OF view, it
means much
It means that very soon there will be great FLAMES
filling the air, capable Of sustained flight over
broad areas
It means that ships be made which will fly
lance between dawn and sunset and that these
will be put to very practical uses.
It means that flock OF these planes could fly
out over the sea for at least a thousand miles.
bomb any threatening feet Of battleships and re
turn TO shore
1t means that the world will take new as
rect toward wars and that the old and present
methods of defense must be discarded
It was not a test of the endurance OF trained
aviators but a test OF aviation itself.
The dramatic story IS not in the hardships en-
dured by the fiers but in the success OF inven-
tion which is the threshold OF general use for
purposes which require high speed.
II means that the continent is shrunk once more,
just as it dwindled in size when the transcontnen-
tai lines first connected the Golden Gate with the
New York harbor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-31
SOMETIME We WILL UNDL

Some Time We VIII Understand
Some day things will brighten up
and Wen not feel so blue.
Heavy clouds will disappear and
let the sun shine thru
Someday we Will greet the morn
with laughter bright and gay.
The world will be brimful OF Joy
for all Of us someday.
Someday we'll forget the care and
worry that we know
Today. and find but roses in the
pathway here below,
And songbirds will be singing while
our hearts are beating gay,
As we enjoy the happiness that we
Will find someday.
Each OF us must face our share OF
troubles that arise
And Il will help. when heavy clouds
are hanging in the skies.
II we will Just remember II we toll
the proper way
Gods plan is TO reward US all with
happiness. someday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-31
More Truth
0Than pOotru
ElY danes q MONta9Ifo !
THE END OF THE YEAR.

THE END OF THE YEAR.
In other days, when other years
We're drawing TO a close,
We Joined the general joyous cheers
That on the midnight rose.
"A year has gone; that makes a score
We've left behind" we said.
But what of that? There's plenty
more
Ahead
There's life 10 live and sights to see
And fortunes to be made;
Bring on the years that are to be,
And let the old ones fade!
Wen look on newer. brighter scenes.
And while youth has it's fling.
Why wonder what the future means
To bring?
A host Of days has come and gone.
Like others in review.
And still the same prattle moves on
A little faster. too.
The years of our allotted span
In turn go swinging past,
Each year a trile brighter than
The last.
And now the shouting leaves US cold.
And we forbear TO cheer;
We're not so eager as OF old
To greet the glad New Year.
The years that held our hopes of wore
Have paused a while and fed.
And there are not as many moro
Ahead
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-31
THE LEGAL ANALYSLS.

The speech Of the Hon. Albert J. Beveridge at
Omaha upon the treaty making power OF this ma
ton is perhaps the most important discussion OF
that subject which has yet been made either within
without official circles.
Especially timely is his warning that president
who uses political power gain votes IN the SEN
ate for ratification not only transgesses his rights
and duties but takes on the sembance OF autocrat.
More significant IS his declaration that a senator
who votes upon any treaty as a party measure be-
trays his trust.
The news dispatches are filled with prophecies
concerning the ratification OF the treaties being
drawn at the washington conference. Each Of these
dispatches emphasized the fact that the vote is es-
timated upon purely partisan lines
II Is time as this speaker points out to view
these treaties from the standpoint Of Americanism.
from a political view dictated by expediency or
it's effect upon the next election.
This present administration Is not alone offensive
I'm this regard for It must be admitted that the
rarity lash was applied quite vigorously in the pre-
cedlng administration and that the two democratic
senators who conscientously opposed the League
mistaken though they might have been. dis
cplined and opposed politically for their inde-
pendence.
The chaotic condition Of tho world demands in
dependent action in the senate and Independent
thinking by the people.
Tt might be pointed out that the Beveridge
speech for the first time calls public attention
the fact that the directing mind at Washington
Is a Cecil. trained by tradition and from infancy
in the intricacies of Diplomacy with but the sin
gle purpose Of maintaining the of Imperialism
and the policy OF empire against which
traditions are fundamentally opposed.
In his legal phraseology. he warns that America
ia taking chips in a game with skilled players and
that they to keep their eyes open for conceal
ed aces which may hidden up the sleeves Of those
who are win.
The address of this noted Indianian is commend
cd to the people and to the members Of the United
States senate for thoughtful consideration
It says plainly and clearly stop. Look, Listen"
before this country Is pledged enterprises
and possible ENHANCEMENT.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-31
OtherE ditorsT Than Ours
AMERICAS CHRISTMAS GIFT.
New York Timcs.)

\ more appropriate message OF good will upon
earth could not have been composed than the bill
which the president signed Friday authorizing
the purchase and shipment to Russia OF $4,000 900
worth Of corn. seed grain and condensed milk. To
the starving there is gft OF good will compar-
able 10 food especially il the gift from one
who has not only enough. but than he
Use. \ Christmas message OF any other than
that which has been sent 20 these ADMINISTRATOR
areas would have been a mockery.
IL Is wholesome thing for the world. in the
midst Of its suspicious fears and hates. that such
a word could be spoken around the world at this
season and in language not TO be misunderstood
This message has nothing to say OF politics or eco
Monies, there is nothing between the lines except
the human kindness that may overflow them
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-31
THE HUMBLE FRIENDSHIPS.

THE HUMBLE FRIENDSHIPS.
When trouble comes and our skies
grow gray,
What we really need IS the friendly
way
OF the kindly people who under
stand,
And not the manners OF people
grand.
The simple ways OF the folks we
know.
With their gentle speech and the
words that flow
Right out of their hearts. mean
more to us
Than style or fashion or pomp and
fuss.
The ones. who stick to us. thick or
thin,
Are the simple people who just drop
in,
The friends who love us and never
care.
That old and worn is the garb we
wear.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-31
dust EOlRS By axzssz

The friends who live as we live. and
know
The self-same hurts and the self
same woe,
Are the ones who comfort US
through and through
With the words they say and the
deeds they do.
Oh, know we fancy it much worth
while
To win from the famous a feeting
smile
Or a passing nod. But in days OF
pain,
Then style and fashion and pomp
are vain.
The gentle folks we have known for
years
Are the ones who comfort and dry
our tears.
For it's simple speech and friendly
way
That we all must have when our
skies are gray
Copyright. 1929
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-31

4 correspondent writes In to in
quire why Ed Rush and Fid Steven
son are going 20 be exempted from
paying amusement surtaxes at Jake
Heckaman's after the first Of the
year. while so many are 10 be taxed
and Fred Bryan is going 70 have TO
pay double. The only explanation
we know Is that Fid Stephenson
probably has agreed TO sing Hear
Dem Bells" every time he comes in,
with Ed Rush accompanying him on
a pair Of clippers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-31
DIsLLUSIONNrENT.

1 served my time with the Devil
Dogs
In nineteen seventeen
And / always thought there was no.
body quite
As tough as a real Marine.
I understood he would laugh at fear
The kind that never blubbers,
But today ! saw one home on leave
AND
The saphead had on RUBBERS! :!
ERSTWHILE LEATHERNECK
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-31
The Towerg(BabQl
Bill Armstrong

We got no time for a man that
sells you a bottle OF wood alcohol
representing IL 10 be regular old
time hootch, then wishes you a mer-
y Christmas and a Happy New
Year. This stunt has all the ear
marks OF a dirty trick and ought "a
be prevented by law
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-31
THE EXPLANATION

The congressman who introduced
a bill banning beauty contests is
probably afraid that his official du-
ties will be Interrupted by the neces
sity of continually taking part in
them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-31

Ed Pfeiffer predicts Lincoln way
will be the kind OF a car Wen be
driving next year. Ed, you're right
only we refuse 10 allow you 70 make
a motorman out OF Va before you've
consulted US in regard 10 the mat
ter
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-31
HARDLY ORIGINAL

General LudendOrf says in his new
book that Germany made many mis-
takes. Germany is reminded Of that
every time an indemnity installment
comes due.
Copyright. 1921. by the Bell Syndicate)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-31

Lloyd Greenan is figuring on
starting TO sell a new kind of insur-
ance. which would protect a man il
he happened TO be splashed upon by
somebody the size OF Dudley Shive-
~. If bud happened 20 go past you in
sloppy weather.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-31
HIGHLY PROFTTABLE.

California has made a remarkable
success of public ownership and sale
Of sunshine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-31

New Years resolutions won't have
TO be made this year, as all the
things we used to resolve TO cut out
have now been eliminated by the
last 80 or 40 constitutional amend
ments.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-31
PATENTS

And Trade Marks Obtained In all
Countries. Advice Free. GEO. J.
OLTSCH, Registered Patent Att'F.
sII-7I2 Studebaker Bldg. South
Bend. Ind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-31

THE ABSENT OFFICE
GIRL.
3. McA. claims the young lady
sent out a bill addressed 10 Mr..
River Park, y. Eighth st. South
Bend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-31
HOW To ENTERTAIN YOUR
HOLIDAY COMPANY.

Of the city in one Of Tom Lees big
buses.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-31

II they don't happen TO care for
that, would suggest that you take
your guests into Platner's and hear
George tell n few stories. II you've
heard the story, or II doesn't par
ticularly appeal to you. ear tabs viii
be provided.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-31
The Story of the Blankets

A great manufacturer of Bed Blankets had man
their display room to exhibit the quality of their
chandise. We purchased over thousand of the
at a low price. Our opportunity is now yours at
prices all are perfect, some are slightly soile'
mussed, and who cares at this price.
Cotton $3.50, $2.19, 265 and $3.45
Wool $595, $685.. 1915 and $lI.45
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-01
HE BOUGHT A STUDEBAKER

and traded in his Oakland
 touring, 1919 model and runs fine-just the thing for the man who wants a good car and yet doesn't want to pay the price for a new Studebaker ... $650
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-01
TURN LIKELY IN
 POLITICAL FIGHT
Fly FRED H. GORMLEY Montgomery, Bureau, The Axe-Herald 221-S First National Bank Building

Montgomery, February 28.-(Spe- cial.)-The political fight between democrats and republicans in the eighteenth judicial circuit, where w. L. Longshore, young republican of Shelby county, surprised the state last No- vember by defeating Judge E. J. Gar rison, democrat, for circuit judge, Is expected to enter another stage during the next few days. This time the move ment will be directed against Judge Longshore and will involve the valid ity of the soldiers and sailors poll tax amendment adopted by the voters De- cember 2S, 1919.
 Judge Longshore did not pay hes poll tax for 1919 and 1920, according to teIe- graphic information from Columbiana. today. He claimed exemption under the amendment which relieved re- turned soldiers and sailors from poll tax from the time they entered the service until October 1, 1923. But the validity of the amendment has been brought into serious question as re- suit of the decision of the supreme court inva lidating the s95,000,000 road bond issue.
 The poll tax amendment was sub nftted the voters on a day set by the governor when section 2S4 of the con stitution says elections of constitr- tional amendments shall be on days ap- pointed by the legislature. In the movement for a hearing of the bond issue case, the state sought to obtain the opinion of the supreme court on the poll tax amendment, but the court declined to pass upon Sthis issue. an nouncing that decision would be made when the case came to the court in the regular way
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-01
A. B. & A. Employees Request
 For Conference Is Granted

appointment Friday of Colonel Bugg president of the road, as receiver after involuntary bankruptcy proceedings in which the road concurred on the ground that 1t was losing s100,000 month. Chairman Martin, however declined to be quoted on the attitude Of the unions toward the wage ordsr, but various employees were said to be ready 10 fight the matter through higher courts. Dispatches indicated the men was mot wanting to strike" ex cept as Hast resort" The receiver ship order contains clauses enjoining any employees from Interfering with operation of the road. which many at torneys here took to be a plain injunc- ton against a strike.
 Possibilities that the employees might take legal action to determine whether the receivership order took the case out of the hands of the railway labor board and set up Judge Sibley as au- thority on the wage question, were dis cussed among railroad men here to- night but Colonel Bugg declined to comment on this phase of the situa- ton. Judge Sibley's wage order today contained a clause to the effect that any employe or employees on proper application would be permitted to be heard on the wage question.
 III US announcement last Dece mber of the wage cut effective February the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic stated it was losing $100, 900 a month because of high wages and that the 50 per cent reduction of increases since 1917 was necessary to prevent scrap ping" the road. Colonel Bugg stated today the court order permitting the decrease was taken out as a "iast re- sort to keep the road from going to the scrap heap"
 When the receivership was effected the road and it's employees were under orders from the labor board to hold ad % ditional conferences in an effort to agree on the wage question before bringing 1t back to the board.