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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-19
FOES OF PROHIBITION

II there a design behind the manner in which
prohibition officers exercise their authority and
purpose to dscredit the law the friends Of
the amendment should demand some change at
once.
II the policy pursued is due to stupidity COM
pete shakeup might remedy matters.
Two incidents Saturday show the rank OF
efficiency worse those In charge enforcing
this law
In Boston an auction was held to sell a horse
which had been taken in raid It brought s25-
but before the horse was sold, the people of this
country paid ss72 for feeding this animal.
When the open appeal Of those who want re-
the wet days Is made. this waste of money
and the costliness of the law will be one Of the
arguments made to those who have no firm convic-
tions upon the question as matter II right and
wrong. good law ought not to be burdened with
such foolish waste
The second incident occurred in Kansas where
the prohibition director inactive for months.
swooped down and arrested number OF the wives
OF striking miners, alleging that the march OF the
Anazons due to the drinking OF moonshine.
The incident Is well calculated TO add weight to
the argument being made that the prohibition
law intended by the employing class to take
away drinks from their employees. while they the
richer class, allowed to purchase it openly and
freely.
The prohibition law ought not to be used az
weapon in any economic clash
II the protest OF strikers be traced to whiskey.
working may ask whether or not the decisions
of little groups OF employers fight any demand OF
labor not be due 20 the courage" which they
imbfbe in the secluslon Of rich clubs.
The greatest foes OF prohibition thus far have
been tho enforcement officers who have betrayed
their
II is open secret that in many cities no effort
has been made 10 enforce this law against men Of
wealth. who have Imported large quantities from
Cuba and Canada and have had the tacit consent
Of the officers OF the law.
There have been TOO many incidents of graft too
much winkng at violations by those able 20 pay
for protection too much discrimination between Of
tenders.
II Is significant that the large grist OF offenders
tried in this state mostly poor foreigners who
were caught selling their vile decoctions and that
there there who had power TO aid them.
Loading up the prohibition enforcement with In
toerable expense. using il a weapon I'm conflicts
with which II has part, discriminating in its
forcement, will do more to turn sentiment against
this amendment than all the propaganda which the
brewers and distllers could scatter in a hundred
years.
Real friends of the law ought TO curb these influ-
ences which undermining sentiment necessary
20 its permanency.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-19
FOR THE NEXT WAR

Should this country be forced into another war.
during the present administration. the selective
service law will he carried its logical conclusion,
n Secretary of War Weeks has his way
Every man and woman from IS 70 90 years Of
age, every factory and dollar will be
scripted under his program Of what should be done.
There VIII be no taking OF youth away from in
dustry. sending them face death and leave the
older az home 10 make fortunes gather IN
high wages as a result OF their absence.
There viii be no giving OF contracts 10
ufacturers who have an opportunity TO grow
wealthy. while others pay the bills in increased
prices.
The entre nation viii be war actually well
In spirit. under thc Weeks rlan.
Not only does ne believe that his plan would end
al profiteerng but it would simply follow the logic
OF the seective service law and force every citizen
TO contribute OF his ability work and resources
20 the common defense.
II there were any certainty that this plan would
be followed. under which meu, money and industry
would be ON equal terms under the Jaw all available
for a common cause. the demand for an END Of
ware would probabIy become popular and
Widespread
It IS logical plan. built upon real Justice and
might well bo written into the organic law OF the
land basic principle.
when it is PASSED. those gentlemen who are now
defeatin1 simple justice Of the bonus may change
their viewpoint.
Dollars i'm danger Of consumption. might prove
mighty adjunct 20 the forces Of peace.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-19
In florida and Alabama women are excluded

In Florida and Alabama women are excluded
from some Offices"
The inquiry viii go into other states find points
% discrimination arguments for the woman's
bill OF rights" which Is being asked from congress.
under federal law which will make and
equals In every respect
In that fight. the determined organization will
not be deferred by any respect for long standing
traditions II X intent uron the which Is
bound TO a result OF the granting OF suf-
frage and the entrance OF woman into the world OF
industry.
Marriage must no longer. say these women, be
purchased the price OF all rights and the wife
must retain her power herself, her property
and her children.
To those who believe that this movement
threatens the stability or the home. the answer is
made that marriage Is in reality a partnership and
must not be a ons-sided one.
As a starter. # exposes the south and will ask
the men Of the south. in the name OF their own
boosted chivslry. 20 grant 20 woman a standing that
is ar least little higher than that given TO the
imbecie.
readiness 10 fight, the old protection OF the duel
the traditional hot-headed resentment that have
been pictured for decades as the outstanding char
acteristios OF one portion OF the land.
Other sections will receive similar exposure when
the investigators conclude their work.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-19

IN conference began TO forge
The links Of love between the isles.
We told ourselves, Its almost done;
The clouds Of bitterness disperse;
The chances are we soon will run
That verse"
But while next morning we were
mapping.
Good gracious! How they started
scrapping!
They met again-these statesmen
did
And. from the cable news that
night.
II seemed that they had clapped the
lid
Upon the then prevailing fight.
We muttered softly, Hip hurrayi
They're both conciliatory chaps;
Wen print that ode next Saturday,
Perhaps!"
A hopeful union. but VIC dropped it;
A lively row in Dublin stopped it.
They've now agreed. so they aver,
SO everybody's satisfied
No more disturbance will occur
And joy is spreading far and wide.
The dove OF peace speeds DER this
foam
Glad hands extend from isle to
isle,
And yet we think we'll hold that
pome
A while!
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-19
ANOTHER BU BIBLE BURSTS

Fiction writer's viii be compelled find
substitute for che old phrase southern chivalry''
whom the National woman's party. which has been
uvcstieatnE the basis Of its claim files its report
with the nation
Ii has found some things I'm the south which Il
brands ry far different than ehivairy. ~
the attitude az men IS correctly reflected in its laws
Its representative have gone into the very heart
90 tho south and found that wives are, legally in a
triue worse condition than were the slaves before
the day of Lincoln.
Psychologists viii find food for thought In the
suggestion chat the boosted chivalry OF the south
sprang. not from inherent reverence for al women
bur from a sense of ownership which inspires men
20 rght for their property.
After looking over the statutes 81 Florida. Ala
rama Mississippi and Louisiana, the woman's party
announces.
In ali four states n husband owns his wife's
services, in all four states the authority OF the
husband as the head OF the family IL absolute,
whether or he supports "a; all four states
tho father controls the children, can put them
TO work when he pIcases control their educa-
tton and every detail 81 their upbrnging and
alone enjoy their earnings In all four states
the husband has the entire choice of domicile.
"In three 90 the four states. louisiana Ala
bama and Florida married women do not have
equal property rights; In the same three states
they do NOT have equal right ia contract or 90
do business; states. NIissfssippi Ala
banaa, divorce laws discriminate against women;
In AIabama and Florida inheritance laws dis
eliminate against women Florida, Alabama
and Mississippi deny women the right 20 serve
On jur4es Their right In Louisiana is limited
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-19
ONE MORE CONFERENCE NEEDED

After international conferences settle the question
OF how big battleship may be- how the islands OF
the Pacific shall DO governed, and how to make the
Russian ruble and the German mark worth
than the paper they are written on, a real confer
ence Of nations should be called upon to inquire
into the so-called Divorce Evil
In this country the Rev Jones 7. J. Corrigan, OF
Boston College, comes forward with the startling
statement that one divorce 20 five marriages is
the measure Of American matrimonial stability and
that in the past 20 years this country granted
1900 900 divorces affecting total OF 100000 chill
dren under ten OF
France has just awakened 20 the fact that it has
in big q problem as that OF collecting
from Germany. II shows increase of 20 percent
since the war
No. only are the numbers disturbing, but, ac-
eording TO Mile Helen siiropolsty one OF the very
few women attorneys Paris. most the divorces
are now granted to husbands where before the war
wives the chief seekers for relief from welded
bonds.
Absence remarks this Porta, makes few hearts
grow fonder Her own sex. she believes was unable
Withstand the temptations OF the long separa-
ton from the poilu husband or had possibly learned
that economic independence. thrust upon her.
found preferable 20 the support by a husband.
II the growing number OF divorces an indication
that present form OF civilization cracking
under the strain7
Is this but another evidence OF the cost Of wars,
be paid for In the sacrifice OF that citadel OF
ey1liEation-the home2
The answer must be found and. Of course. will
be found.
All the world loves cheerful liar until it hnds
him
Even the prohibItOnLsts hate to see milk so
much 20 water.
You have 20 be Old man before you believe
fellow ought 90 work and while young
Women don't dress 20 please msn" claims a
writer No, they partly dress 90 please men.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-19

To the Editor, South Bend Nevis
To the Editor.
South BendNe ws-Times.
Some few weeks ago the public
was greatly enthused by talk OF
planting memorial trees along the
Lincoln highway. There was much
space given overland rightly-to
the discussion of the project Won
derful word pictures OF long avenues
OF stately trees which would be a
thing OF beauty left TO posterity in
memory OF those OF the youth Of the
land who had come 20 the defense
OF the flag were printed I'm al sheets.
The plan was gladly accepted and
supported 10y the public in general
the trees were paid for and planted
in due time.
The trees were planted, and a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-19
Sic public PUlso

more assinine piece OF landscape
planning than that produced on Lin
coin highway west of South Bend is
hard TO conceive.
Have you ever driven along the
Highway and observed how trees
that might be a pleasure 10 the eve
have been ruthlessly butohered TO
prevent interference with overhead
wires? They are a most pitiful sight
10 those who are at all interested in
nature.
Just such trees will be left TO
posterity." for a large number Of the
memory trees have been planted di-
rectly beneath the wires which par
alleI fine road on either side.
A bunch OF crippled trees! How
inspiring!
Ex-SERVICE.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-19
DECEMBER 70, 1921
THE CONGRESSIONAL BLOCS

The dsnuncation BY Prest Harding OF the
'biocs' congress has invited answers from those
who in them an escape from the old system OF
control Of the country by a minority in congress.
The attack Ievelsd mainly at the agricultural
bloc which forced the passage o. many liberal
amendments to the Tans Of the administration. the
plans. having the support OF the Old Guard
OF the republican party.
TTols little group always schsmlnE to gain control
OF majority OF the party in power virtually ruled
through the system which suppantsd the
individual judgment OF congressman with the pro-
gram OF those IN control.
The bloc came into existence remedy for
wrong and will 90 OF existence when laws
framed by appeal TO judgment and conscience
rather than 10 party loyalty
Defending little bloc" formed for the pur-
pose OF getting justice and recognition for Inland
water ways. James z. Smith. head OF organiza-
TO the president:
Complaint Is being made OF the so-caIIed
-bloc' system, OF securing votes I'm congress.
but these complaints only from two
sources:
On the one hand they came from a small
group Of partisan professional politicians, who
are greatly disturbed over the spirit OF manly
Independence which is beginning 20 develop I'm
many congressman who have grown weary
the application OF the "party lash" which has
often induced them 20 ignore the needs and
demands OF their constituents.
ON the other hand, there Is a vrOefuI wall
from the INTERESTS" which for years have
been opposing the development OF inland
ways for transportation purposes and I'm
the growth OF the strong growing sentiment
which Is rapidly swelling insistant
and imperative demand upon the Mississippi
Valley senator's and congressman 10 break away
from the chains which, in the past have bound
them. this small coterie OF arch-cOnspiratOrs
beginning glimpse "the handwriting on
tho WALL" and hence their agitation and alarm.
The complete answer lies in tAe fact that the Old
Guard had consistently refused funds for needed
public purpose. Tho bloc got 10 millions and
transportation viii be cheapened farmers the
and south.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-19
More Truth
0Than pOotru
~ JaNos > MQntA6sla Y
PLAYING SAFE.

PLAYING SAFE.
We've written verses for release.
And marked EN-, Run in full."
The day that Ireland makes her
peace
With merry Mr.. Bull.
But every time we were about
To swim them In the pHbilc's ken.
Hostilities have broken out
Again
Though years ago those lines were
minted
We thought we'd never get 'em
printed.
Il ehesFed Us up when Mr.. George
And Mr. drifhth. wreathed IN
smiles
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-19
Reflections of a
Bachelor Girl

When a man talks OF women, II is
always of his conquests; his defeats
seem TO strike him speeches.. We
suffer. at twenty. because we take
ourselves and the whole world seri-
uusly: at thirty, because we still take
ourselves. but nobody else, seriously,
and at forty, because we can take
nobody, not even ourselves. seri-
Ously.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-19
BOTH WORTHLESS.

Germany's marks do her about aa
much good as her Marx did.
Copyright, 1921, by the Bell Syndi-
cate, Inc.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-19

Mr. Brisbane says that Shelley
was a splendid advertiser, but we
don't notice any particularly active
demand for skylarks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-19

The millennium will come when the
beauty preparations will do all the
things that the advertisements claim,
and husbands and wives will do all
the things that lovers promise.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-19

Once. when a man when on a busi-
ness trip. he used 10 worry about
leaving his poor little wife alone in
the house; but, now, the only thing
that keeps him awake nights Is the
thought OF his poor. helpless, unpro-
tected little cellar.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-19

25 percent reduction sale. Yer
mons 334-tt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-19

The only thing that makes a man
madden than TO have you refuse 20
taste his home-brew, is 20 have you
taste it and admit that IL hasn't
made YOU dizzy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-19

Alas, In choosing a husband, it
seems that you've always got 20 de-
eide between something tame and
uninteresting. like a gold Ash. and
something wild and fascinating like
a mountain goat.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-19
ISIEIII-
INTELLECTUAL

A little scrapping now and then
Lifts taxes off hard working men.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-19

When a wife greets her husband
with brainstorm, after three dead
Is hours of waiting. il may not be
so much because he ne ds the lee
ture as because she needs the excite
ment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-19

Perhaps the first time that a young
man actually realizes that he is mar
Tied. IS when he catches himself
looking at other women with a
strange. new. wistful sort OF interest,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-19

The only way TO EARN a man with
a sentimental letter is 10 refrain
from writing IL.
Copyright. 1921, by The Wheeler
Newspaper SyndiCateD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-19

but criticism has 10 be fed him
through a tube; and even then, ne
insists on having all the bitterness
extracted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-19

Baby Grands and Up
rights compete for ap-
prevail. The more expen-
sive ones actually play
fats and sharps quite like
a real. honest-to-goodness
piano.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-28
Little Pointers A bout the Car

!llled water at least once in two
weeks.
North Carolina is started on a
$50. 900. 900 road program.
Paris averts skidding accidents by
spreading sand on slippery streets.
There are 22,O3O miles OF federal
aid roads IN this country.
Gasoline is down 10 II cents a gall
Ion in Kansas City and Tulsa, Okla.
In the last fiscal year the United
States received 500. O0O,0O0 in auto
mobile taxes.
A garage exclusively for women
motorists is being planned in Brook
line. Mass.
American automobile manufactur-
ers want the as per cent income duty
reduced 10 80 per cent.
The first official notice OF the tire
industry was made in 1905, by the
census taker.
The total value OF tires and tubes
produced in the United States in
1920 was SS28,424.0OO.
Nearly four per cent OF the sur
faced roads in the United States arc
OF concrete.
Never permit the clutch pedal 20
strike the under part OF the floor
board when you let II come up.
Loose stearing connections are
dangerous not only to a driver but TO
the public.
Care in inserting tubes saves a
heap OF trouble.
A loose piston pin IS distinguished
by sharp metallic knock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-28
BATTERIES COMING
IN FOR ATTENTION
Motorists Begin to Realize
Need of Taking Care of
Storage Battery.

Car owners are giving more
thought to their battery's needs these
days. according to A. W. Peterson.
manager of the Prest-O-Lite service
station.
1T hasn't been 30 long ago that the
average motOrist seldom looked at
his battery or had il looked a I to see
if it needed a drink or anything. But
times are changing.
Motorists are coming to realize
that their storage battery must be
made to last as long as possible. This
means the regular addition Of dis
titled water every two weeks. We
find that lots OF motorists never
bother 20 add distilled water them
selves but drive around here and let
us put it in for them
"This is a pretty good idea at that.
because there may be some little
thing wrong with the battery that
the motorist himself might not dis
cover. our boys here always give bat
teries the once-over when they put
in the distilled water"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-28
HUTCHINSON NAMED
AS TREASURER OF
MAXWELL COMPANY
New Maxwell Executive Holds
High Reputation in Finan-
cial Circles.

The Maxwell Motor corporation
has announced the election Of B. E.
Hutchinson, as treasurer.
Mr. Hutchinson comes to the Max
well organization with a rather IN
usual experience in the various de-
partments Of industrial management
gained in he United States and
England. and with a reputation in
finance and accounting.
he is a technically trained man.
but his career is typically that Of
the American who has the courage
and ability TO start on the lowest
rung and work up. After leaving
Massachusetts, Institute Of Tech
nology. Boston. he went into the
steel industry as a furnaceman.
Became Superintendent.
Combining practical experience
with his technical training. in five
years he had become general super
intendent Of the steel department OF
a ,arge concern. having been sue
cessively general foreman Of the open
hearth department. chief engineer,
and superintendent Of the open
hearth department.
MIR. Hutchinson left this position,
only 70 return in two years as assist
ant to the president Of the concern,
position which involved large re-
spOusibilities in finance, sales. pro-
duction, purchasing. and general
management.
After several other successful con-
nections. Mr.. Hutchinson Joined the
staff OF a New York accounting and
business organization firm and.
while with them, he was put In
charge of the reorganization OF ac-
counting and system for the Amert-
can Writing Paper Company. HoI-
yoke. Mass.
Numerous Offices.
His capacity for organization was
considered 50 valuable by the Ameri-
can Writing Paper Company that he
was made treasurer, in charge Of
finance, credits and collections, ac-
counting and general office manage
ment
Mr.. Hutchinson has held numer-
Gus offices with commercial and
political organizations, the positions
including those of vice-president
and executive com mittee member OF
Chicago Association of Commerce:
councillor for Chicago to Chamber
of Commerce of the L. s.; member
traffic committee Illinois Manufac-
ture Association: member political
action committee, Illinois Manufac-
ture Association; director, Holyoke
director, Republican League OF
NassaC huSetts; vice-president and
executive committee, Cost AssOcia-
ton Of Paper Industry.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-28
Keep the car well fabricated.

Brakes should not drag
France has eliminated speed limits
in the country.
Wrap asbestos cord around ex-
haust pipe 10 prevent fire.
A real dry storage battery has ap-
peared in San Diego.
Change water in the cooling system
weekly
Keep track OF the distance Travelled
by each tire.
California highways are being
built with wire reinforcement.
Next years California license plates
will be red. white and blue.
Crapking is the cause OF 29.6 per
cent OF autom obile accidents.
Clean the distributor every once In
a while
Pennsylvania roads may be widen
ed TO 120 feet.
More than 40 per cent OF the sur
faced roads IN the United Sta-es are
gravel.
The automobile industry in Amer
lea employees more than 800, 900 men
When gears are not fully engaged.
they slip. gear teeth become worn,
and shaft bearings need adjustment.
Nearly three per cent of the peo-
pie in the United States make their
living from the automobile industry.
Before the days of gasoline power
engines were operated by gunpow-
der and turpentine.
Less than half Of the automobiles
stolen in New York IN the last six
months have been recovered.
The latest: A 2OO-pound folding
motor car that can be fitted into a
large trunk
Careful drivers save fuel.
Keep your ear attuned 70 engine
noises to detect trouble.
Turn TO one side when stopping
behind another car.
The cutout will tell when the en-
CINE is missing.
When the car jerks at slow speed
the motor Is missing.
The fan belt should be neither too
tight nor too loose.
Coast when slowing up and going
down hill. TO save fuel.
There are 100000 motor cars in
use in this country.
Give your battery a drink OF dis