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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-03
YOUR HEALTH

IL is foolish 90 think too much
about the thermometer This APP
plies 10 the mental attitude one
should take as regards the heat of
summer Last summer you found
that the more YOU though about the
heat and the more YOU talked about
it. the more your suffered. didn't
YOU?
IL is equally unwise 20 think too
much about the temperature Of your
body. I am out Of harmony with the
increasing practice of having a elm
cal thermometer as a part of the
household medical equipment Used
properly. il is a good thing TO have.
3ut II the mother rushes for the
thermometer every time Johnnie
complains. and then frightens her
self into a fever because his tenn
rerature is 9S.S. l contend the Their
nometer has been put to poor use.
Let any person take his own tenn
.ure every time the clock strikes for
.wenty-four hours. and the extremes
Will be found 10 vary within de-
gree or two. This is perfectly ma
ural. Blood pressure shows similar
variations. our physical functiors
are like our mental processes. No
one Is so even in his temperature and
disposition as TO be at the height of
happiness every minute.
1t does not mean illness to have "A
degree or so Of fever" Some per-
sons. too. normally carry tempera-
ture above the average.
The point : want 20 make is that
even if the temperature is above
normal" YOU need not be excited
about IL. Unless there is pain some
where. a running nose, a cough or
some other accompanying symptom
temperature OF 90 or "a little more
eed create no worry.
To get overtired. or nervous. or
afraid, or hysterical may cause tenn
perature without any other evidence
If illness.
Headache with the fever gives the
symptom more significance. Pain i'm
The stomach. pain i'm the abdomen,
pain in the back pain anywhere plus
increased temperature-there YOU
have a real situation TO deal with.
and the thermometer becomes of
great value I'm determining the pro-
Eress Of thedisease whatever II is.
Fever is one of the earliest symp-
toms OF many diseases. In children
most Of the infectious diseases
catching diseases begin with chill,
fever and vomiting.
In appendicitis the trouble begins
v.,h pain over the right side OF the
bdomen. and fever running from
90 20 1O2 degrees.
In acute indigestion. after eating
700 much ice cream or green apples.
for instance. there may be high fever
with the pain.
one OF the distinguishing differ
onces between diptheria and follicu-
lar tonsilitis is found i'm the tempera-
turc. I'm the former il gradually in
Creases 10 1O1 or 102 deg. while in
toasilitis il may Jump o. los deg al
most az the beginning of the attack.
In ovarian Inflammation. periton-
;t.s Inflammation Of the bowels and
other abdominal trouble. there viii,
be pain, tenderness and high fever.
n dyscntery. for instance. the tenn
pcraturc may go 90 los or 1o4 deg.
In tuberculosis. the morning tenn
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-03
nv RUTH AGNES ABFTING.


Mechanically. John Ames walked
down the stairs with u.
Cant he talk - Mrs. Ames was
asking the physician IN an under
tone
He can, but he doesn't" was the
reply
once more Lila and I climbed into
the back seat Of the car. while Tom
guided Ames 20 the front seat with
him
We had gone several miles when
Lila broke the silence.
4 wonder n he used % feel as
shut out as I do now ," she said. II
wosn't so much a question as simply
2 statement OF her thought
As we rode on. Tom made severaI
attempts % talk 70 Mr. Ames. but
without result Mr.. Ames simply
nodded u ne answered at all. and
then turned again 10 watch the
landscape.
II think II ne goes on this way
7 shall go crazy-yet 1 must keep
possession Of my senses II am TO
ever bring him back and know that
the past is forgiven" Lila spoke
again wistfupy.
Did he tell Tim why he didn't
Jet anyone know Of his illness?"
questioned.
He said he didn't think anyone
cared"
thought az the evening before
the party when I heard John Ames
talking 70 himself and then q his
membling while he sat beside me at
the table. remember I had won
dered II ne was quite well. and
blamed myself for not having paid
more attention.
could have spared him the lone
liness OF going away without a
thought or word for his family Il
was Ike him 20 do that. even when
~ was not laboring under condi-
t.on which made him not wholly re-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-03

Bright Red and
Odd Trimmings
Are Now Favored
By ANNETTE BRADSHAW

90 ANY interesting features
STa characterize the chill
dren's fashions for fall
and winter One IS the favor
shown to bright red. Then, too,
there are many arresting trim
mings, such as wooden beads or
appHqued decorations cut from
contrasting fabrics.
Pictured at the left is a charm
ing dress Of tan gabardine. II is
designed on simple lines which
may readily be copied by the
home dressmaker. The fulness
around the top rs gathered into a
band Of black ribbon tied in bow.
The sleeves affect the wide
bell-shape that is so fashion
able They are bound with
sppliqued flowers cut from bright
colored broadeloths, green, rose
and blue being prominent, A SINH
lar border appears upon the low
er part Of the dress.
The frock at the right is
made of red jersey. that bright
shade commonly called pillar
box red" In the front the jer-
sey is slashed apart and a panel
of black satin is revealed.
Strappings Of bright red braid
ornament this as well as the
black satin sleeves. A novel
trimming touch is revealed in the
rcd wooden beads
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-03

perature is apt 10 be norma, or be-
low normal while almost invaria bly,
there is afternoon fever.
In typhoid fever there is a steady
increase in temperature from day TO
day. during the first week of the dis
ease.
You Will see from all these facts
that increased temperature may or
may not be important If fever con-
tinues it should lead you to consult
your doctor. The accompanying
symptoms must be looked for. and
then. in connection with the other
signs of disease. it's significance can
be determined.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-03

Through the wide world he only
is alone who lives not for another.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-03

This is excellent for salad use. saw
DRY sandwiches or sauces.
Green Grape Catsup.
Put FIVE pounds OF green grapes
into a kettle with one quart Of vine
gar. and cook until the grapes are
all done. then rub through a sieve.
Add two pounds OF brown sugar. one
teaspoonful OF salt, saltspoonful Of
red pepper. a dessertspOonful Of
mixed spices. and a saltspoonful OF
ginger. Cook so 1t blends then bot
tie and seal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-03

few weeks, it was learned authori-
tatively today.
While no official statement was
forthcoming today. IL was learned
that Sec'y Of state Hughes and Baron
Shidehara, the japanese ambassa dor
have reached what is described as
a tentative agreement" The pro-
visions OF this agreement have been
communicated TO the principal al
fed and associated powers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-03

There's no use i'm running if you're
not on the right road.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-03
SHIP WORKERS. STRIKE.

NEW YORK. oct. Several
thousand longshoresmen and check
crc walked cut today in protest
against new working terms agreed
upon recently by transatlantic
steamship operators and the Inter
national Longshcresmen's associa-
zion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-03

Late September and early october
see the finish Of the regular pre-
serving season. But below are just
a few recipes for things that are too
good 10 be neglected. and which viii
be greatly appreciated when the
snow flies. IL is needless 10 repeat
that all fruit or vegetab les that are
20 be done up, in one way or an
other. must be OF prime quality.
Otherwise il is a waste Of labor and
materials to bother with them. Per
fectly ripe but firm in every way
and the best variety 10 be found
this - the rule 70 go by.
Apple Chutney.
Pare. core and cook five pounds
Of tart apples with two pounds OF
brown sugar and three pints OF cider
vinegar. when soft and thick add
two peppers and a big onion finely
minced, two pounds of seeded saisins
a tablespoonful Of salt. two tea
spoonfuls of ground ginger, one tea
spoonful Of mustard. half a tea
spoonful Of mixed spice. and a salt
spoonful Of curry powder. Blend all
we'll. stir until smooth. then put in
10 crock and let stand over night.
The next morning fill large-mOuthed
bottles full. cork and seal cold. This
condiment keeps well.
Sweet Picked Eggplant.
Pare and cut into strips. or dice.
one large. firm eggplant. Boil in
sailed water five minutes. then drain.
Add 10 one pint of vinegar a thinly
sliced lemon-from which the seeds
have been removed tablespoonful
of washed and thinly- sliced green
ginger root, a tablespoonful Of whole
cloves, two sticks OF cinnamon brok-
en- into short lengths. and two
pounds of sugar. Boil for five min
utes Skim, add the eggplant and
cook gently Stir and cook until the
eggplant looks CLASSY at the edges
and the syrup has cooked thick.
Pour into an erathern crock and let
Pour into an earthern crock and let
season before usinS.
Curried CanteIoupe.
Select six firm melons. Quarter
them. remove the seeds and pare
thinly. Next cut them into blocks
one inch square. Put two quarts OF
vinegar into a preserving kettle with
four pounds of sugar, a gOod-size
piece Of green ginger washed and
thinly sliced. a thinly-sliced lemon
the seeds Of which have been remov-
ed-a tablespoonful of mixed spices.
a tablespoonful of curry powder,
minced red pepper-frOm which the
seeds have been removed tea
spoonful of ground ginger, and
teaspOonful Of salt. Boil for five
minutes, then add the melon with
one cupful Of seeded raisins, and one
cupful Of carefully washed currants.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-03
AGREEMENT IN zap
CONTROVERSY NEAR
Sec'y Hughes and Japanese
Ambassador Reach Settle
ment in Dispute.

WASHINGTON. oct. 2-Final set
Element with japan of the long
drawn out controversy over the L.
and Of zap may be effected within
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-02-19
lCE-HARVEST TIME AT HAND
Farmer Should Lay In Ample Supply
for Cooling Milk and for House.
hold Uses in Summer.

Much can be done now % reduce the
possibility of insect plaques next
summer if little effort IS directed to
ward the destruction of insect shelter
areas. Around the grounds and gar
dcnS. under hedges. beside bitches. and
i'm fence corners are lunches of insect
shcltering weeds or grass. BY the
time cold weather approaches many
kinds of insects in the adult or imma-
turc stages have taken full advantage
nf these hooks and hidden away there
for The winter. The bureau Of ent0-
mology, United States Department of
Agriculture, says that If these spots
are cleaned up aud the refuse cut and
burned, many Of. these alternating in
scots will hc destroyed and the dam
age from such pests during the COMP
ing season will be materially icSScncd
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-02-19

ural fighter than the American red
! skin. He admitted then that he
found something charming" In the
! sound of the bullets whistle. In the
Virginia state library mt Richmond Is
n letter from him to Governor Benja-
min Harrison Of Pennsylvania under
date of May 8, 1882, which says:
NO nation has ever yet suffered. In
treaty, by preparing. even Ia the hour
OF negotiation, most vigorously for the
! field"
Here's Theodore RooSevelt's Speak
softly aud carry big stick"
The oid idea of George Washington
used 10 be that he hadn't a gImmer
or humor I'm his makeup. Don't you
think It In the Virginia collection Is
letter from George to his brother
John, written from Fort Cumberland.
after Braddock's defcat, In which he
says
Dear Brother: AS | have heard.
since my arrival ut this place, of n
circumstantinl account of my denth
and dying speech, take this early op-
portunity Of contradIcting the first, and
assuring you that | have not as vet
composed the latter"
Here's Mark Twain's famous teIe-
gram: The report of my death Is
greatly exaggerated"
When Thomas Jefferson WIS rov-
"rnor of Virginia Washington wrote
10 him In high-Aown vcrhiagc tc.m-
Ing with apologies and references TO
your exccilcncics desires" bcSecch-
ing the immediate shipment of dour
and clothing for the SoIdirrv. ar tho
money with which To procure tho
same. Accompanying this official doc
uIrcnt' however. there was II personal
note which began: My Dear Thomas ="
Ia II Washington suggested that Jof
ierS"n send n quantity of liquor" to
MN, 'Ih" men are DESERVING nv bun-
dredS," he added. Then. icstiugIv "I,
something is not done in this direc-
ton forthwith myself shall he t,1nnt.
ed to desert, also"
Washington, ms nm ardent lovoy 81,
something new, again. This side os
the man is not in evidence in the ,ntd
dle-aged husband Of Martha Washing.
ton tthe widow CustlS). Yet thev
tell In Williamsburg that George Of.
tered his hand when he was a vorrc
surveyor to Mary Cary-and wno
turned down cold by the proud beontv
Inter "h'n the brilliant young officer
came back riding ut the head If h,.
men Mary swooned away.
men there was Mary rhflIpsc IN
exquisite damscl II Foirfox ca,, ."
"hom ne wooed most vigorously
III the virginia collection are two
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-02-19
PROVIDE BATH FOR POULTRY
Chickens Cleanse Themselves by Wal
lowing in Soil and Dust Box
Should Be Accessible.

chickens never wash. as many otter
birds do. but cleanse Themselves by
'ynlIaVing In soil. Where board tr
cement floors are used la the chicken
fJtSc. some means for busting should
hc provided during the winter months.
SLY poultry specialists Of the United
States Department of Agriculture. For
a flock Of 80 to 60 fowls dust box
2 by = feet or 4 by 4 feet will generally
be found large enough, and should be
placed where II can he reached by sun
Hight turing rs much Of the day as
possible.
Fine, light, dry dust Is the best kind
with which to fill the box, hut sandy
loan ic good. Road dust is recon.
mcnd"d by many. but 1t Is apt to be
filthy. Coal or wood ashes may be
mixed with the soil II desired.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-02-19

ny The channels of S0lent and SPIT
memo. II Is traversed hy a range Oh
'halk downs, and is noted for PIC
tnreSque scenery. It's arcG Is llJ
square miles Mona is the Latin name
OF Ahgtesea. Angelsey, or AhgieSea. i
d" island and county of North "a'eS,
winch lies northwest Of the thaihfa'd
from which it is separated by Mena'
strait. It was an ancient seat OF the
oru'dS' was conquered by the koinanS
under Suctonius Pnulnui In 81 Il -"
ana by Agricola in rs. Later " W.
'"inc n Welsh stronghold.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-02-19
NCD~y|y n
T'1T2Y ~
tc b. r. TJf%y IL

letters by Washington which speak
plainly Of two other love affairs. one
written in 1749, to Dear Friend
Robin" speaks Of his passion for
your L0wland Beauty" Both friend
/ and sweetheart are unknown.
Another letter, written I'm 1852 to
William Fauntleroy of Virginia says
sir should have been down long
before this, but 1sy business in Fred
erick detained me Somewhat longer
than I expected, and Immediately upon
my return from thence | was taken
with n violent pleurise which has re-
duccd me very low; but purpose. as
soon rs | recover my strength, To wait
Oh Miss Betsy, in hopes Of revoca-
tion of the fOrmer cruel sentence, and
see II ! cannot win any alteration in
my favor. have enclosed II letter
To her"
G"org" Washington was the John
u. Rockefeller Of his day--SO far AZ
wealth goes. John u. once said he
would rather lose a thousand dollars
than be cheated out of nickel. Wen.
George evidently felt the same way;
at least his letters so indicate. Yet
he accepted no pay as soldier, and
spent S12,0o0 Cat leasD Of HIS own
money. He was generous as he was
keen Ia get what was his. He de
lighted In II good bargain. As for eff
cheney, II was his middle name. There
never WAS Il better farmer and bust
ness man, and Mount Vernon was n
model plantation.
George Washington proved himself
Il regular fellow in these ways, among
others:
He played cards. and ordered n
dozen packs at a time one of his nc
counts contains the item; Lost at
cards, s shilIIngs."
He drank wine, beer, rum and
brandy-aiways I'm moderation.
tie loved horses, and imported tine
stock.
He was fond of fox hunting; his
pack of fox hounds was famous; he
wore the latest and best In hunting |
clothes.
He loved to fish, to shoot ducks ana
to hunt deer.
He wore good clothes, and Insisted |
upon having them to his liking In !
every detail.
In short, the real George Washing
ton was not the mythical Washington
WI" has been foisted Oh the American
school boy Of past generations. The
marvel is that SO human an American
was ever so mummIhed In a land Ike
Aih"rica. They couldn't d" II 10
George when he was alive. And 1t VIII
never happen again.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-02-19
FOR a NEW UMBRELLA.

bol"r" using new umbrella inject
d small quantity of vuSel.nc into the
hh-' portion OF the frame. If put on
carefully the yu>oIiuc viii not spread
ana Il sure preventive against rust
Also, always stand Wet umbrellas on
their handle Ia dry. This allows the
water Ia run out of them instead of
into the part where the silk and ribs
meet. thus causing the metal TO rust
and the silk 10 rot.-Good Housekeep.
Ing.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-02-19

'''''' 10y tho Inr'd Ht,tct bru,r,
"''i Of Agricultural
E''ry year ia" pcopl,, eff th, rI,i,,l
STATES los" over $loopuumpl dfrc.4.,
Jana no one Knows how much urt,
/ r''''D through dl.,asr, OF farm. ..,,f
MATS. This ~ a large toH nt,p fl
N'"'h "h " per capita basis. a.d ,,p,.o
u comes home to the Hrn .r..l r.,I..
'F VIII" ind, yutuahtr yuuaI a.aa o.,
ne barn. or nn cpidcmtc spr,adm. IN
/" ms herd Ga" los, is .omr,Iu,.. gI.,.
tf"uN. The most rcarutai D. na,nr.
"t tine cas-" is that probably ilu..
f"urlia of a." los could Dec. urr,c.trl
Five Causes OF Disease.
Their" arc live principal cause. of
uIS''IS" ana death of farm animals
contagious diseases. sporadic disease.
parasitic troubles accidents ami me-
t"ct. Contagious discas,s can hc
a'"tdcd. or at least tbci, Consequences
greatly diminished, if farmers viii
learn Ia Cu.opcratr with fine limited
States Department of AgriruIturc and
the various state ityceloch and Saui
tary authorities. who are striving to-
maintain animal health. TURNER'S
should report promptly to the nearest
officials any suspicion of the prr-curr
of contagious disease. and they should
observe carefully all regulations iu re-
gard To quarantine. sanitation. ana
care of animals. as protection against
cOntagi0n.
tuberculosis IS one Of the worst
Scourgcs among animals NJ II thrIvcs
best In damp, dark. Ill-vcntIlatcd sta
htes. II is less common among AMI
mails running ut large. Light, dry.
wcll-vcntilnted stables and dry. clean
harnynrds or pnddockS arc essential TO
the health of farm animals. one val
liable point I'm combating contagious
diseases, especially tuberculosis. is TO
starr the herd with animals that not
only are free from discnSr. but are Of
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-02-19
Simple Russian Toys

The toys of Russia. Speakinp CON.
orally, are simple, often roughly fash
toned and transformations. like tho
muzhik himself, Dolls. Of course. form
nm Important and favoritc group. In
the rural districts they are generally
OF wood. In the wide agricultural dis
lrictN of central Russia the little ones
sometimes have dolls made of strows
tied nj the wrists. neck. and wa;s,
In the forest Regions dolls are some.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-02-19

the character of the "Fathcr of His
Country"
And II is better understanding.
For the earlier literature and history
relative to him threw about our milf
| tary hero of the Revolution and our
! iirSt President such nm atmosphere of
| SaintlneSS and perfection that hc
hardly seemed human being. There
was gasp of establishment when
glimpScs of the rcal George Washing
ton began to appear. Nohody's feel
ingS were hurt. The American Hikes
his national heroes rcdhlooded. The
public Wns soon asking for more of
the same, thank you. 1t got more.
And when at last Il became evident
that George Washington had the max
ing$ Of "H regular fellow" If all the
truth were known, the American peo-
pie were simply tiCkicd to death and
the hero of the Chcrry-trce fable forth
with took his rightful place I'm the
great American heart.
Now we know lot about the real
NNbi ~ NuNhllkAbll, anu tNfiN uOM
and then something new sees daylight.
There is now no danger that the awe
some mantle Of superhuman perfec-
ton will ever again be thrown over
him, The Americans of the future
can know the real man.
And this is the added JOY Of reyela-
ton. The disclosure of the mans
real nature but adds TO his greatness.
With each disclosure the marvel of
the greatness of the man grows. That
he could be So human and So great
adds to his country's pride In him.
There Is an old saying that no man
H. tt hero to his valet. Ii is one of
those S@(f-cvtdcnt truths that we nc
ccpt tustinctiveiy. Yet It Is safe
wager that the written words of To
bias Lear are true. After Washing
toms service as President and his re-
turn To Mount Vernon. his CORE
SpondcuCc became so burdcnsOmc that
he employed Tobias Lear, native Of
New Hampshire and graduate Of
Harvard, as his secretary.
"G"urg" Washington is. believe"
Lear wrote after two years nj Mount
Vernon, almost the only man of ex-
allied character who does not lose some
of his responsibility 10y an infinite
acquaintance. have never found y
single thing that could lessen my re-
poet for him. y complete knowledge
of his honesty, uprighlucSS and can
dor in nj, his private Transactions has
sometimes led me 10 think him more
than n man"
tnconnicd Americans have Rugged
themselves for sheer joy upon reading
that General Washington got so OK
cited over the diSgraccfui retreat of
Gen. Charles Lee at the beginning or
the battle Of Monmouth U77SJ that
he cursed Ice to his face TIL the
leaves curicd upon the trees" and then
rode his beloved white horse Ia death
In averttng disaster. George was the
original Sheridan at Winchester that
dny. That George Washington could
see red and swear So completely TINT
the army was satisfied IS pretty good
stun In most parts of the L. :. A.
III" truth is that George wns con
siderable Of II fighter, and It's a good
guess that he wasn't exactly unhapnv
during the scrap. He got his prelim.
mary education fighting mdians-ond
inns on world never SnN 4 better NAT
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-02-19
FARM FOR CENSUS PURPOSES
Is All Land Which Is EARNED by Ono
Person. Either by His Own Labor
or With Assistance.

According to the 1920 census there
are G,4f9,99S farms in the United
States. A farm" for census purposes
IS all the land which Is directly farmed
by one person, either 10y his own labor
alone or with the assistance OF mem
bcrs Of the household or hired en-
ployccs. When landowner has one
or more tenants. renters, troopers or
managers, the land operated by each
Is considered q farm"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-02-19
The Best Medicine

Two miles Of oxygen tbroo .,
omeap and pleasant % take. II ' s, ua'
az "Sts ana constitutions. II Is "a.
vn'eu oy Infinite wisdom. scaled , p",-
the signet divine. II cur '" a"Ii With
hod " ,a pals faces, feeble lungs. anG
:, Emp .o..pers, If two or three tato
e :. soee'ner 1t has stfl more strit LIKE
snec., II has often been Know H'ae
reconcile enemies. settle matr Hwn TO