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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01
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THE FOLLY OF FRET
(PhiIRdeIphIa Public Ledger

In that doleful delightful book 1.-THE Education
of Henry Adams" occurs a phrase. The folly of
fret" which is better than the usual expression,
The uselessness of worry"
Many sermons have been preached many lee
lures delivered many medical opinions pronounced,
many household homilies uttered on that theme.
The trend of applied science in century is
toward the reduction OF friction and the elimination
OF waste.
And big part of friction and of waste is worry.
We worry about the human machine We imagine
that all sorts OF dreadful things about happen
to us. Our thoughts ought to be on our work-and
they diverted by worries.
We worry about losing a position in business or
standing in society. There would be less excuse
for anxiety il would spend the energy con-
sumed in trying do work still better, trying
to serve more satisfactorily the community live
Offices Of friendship with increased tact and per-
Ger ton and sympathetic selfessness
Worry is quite another matter from proper
carefulness that weighs proposition and looks all
round its object ere acceptance.
who investigates before he buys who
sliers alternatives and who asks questions before
open to the reproach OF one whose folly OF fret
merely leads him in frantic circles, like tethered
donkey. All his fuss and clamor issue in nothing but
an ecstasy Of motion and emotion.
Man-pOwer is too precious TO be thrown
n these gyrations that the pantomime OF fu-
tihty
Give US more Of the calm, big who plan and
then proceed.
They seem to have time They do not operate
in a hutter and a fever resembling the hen-yard
the stock pen. They make VI their minds and pre-
serve their equanimity. Seeing them cool and
controlled, those who do everything a panic a
paroxysm try their best TO excite them by telling
them the burning down the world is
coming TO end.
But these quiet and capable ones are not de-
ceived They that 1t IS for
when his own life his own work shall end In
trust and peace they continue on their way-avoid-
Ing the folly OF fret" that victmiEes and weakens
other
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01
FORD'S NEW CRUSADE.

Henry Ford will finance and carry nation
wide campaign TO arouse public sentiment against
purchased elections.
Announcing that he has no desire 10 sit In the
senate to hold any ONCE he declares that he Will
40 into every state whose senator votes condons
the spending of vast of money by Sen. New
berry and sndeAvor 20 awaken a public sentiment
against the practices disclosed by the senate probe
II 10 all certain that a united Republican
party Will endorse the recommendation OF the Re-
publican members Of the committee advising that
the Ford contest be dismissed. Some progressive
members are not ready align themselves with
such influences.
There presented 20 the committee evidence
OF a statewide debauchery OF the ballot. Vast sums
money were spent 70 influence the election There
unlimited funds used TO tempt the
This II admitted but the Republican colleagues
OF Newberry take the position that he. personally
ignorant OF these expenditures. knew nothing
OF the campaign and is entitled the There
is no pretense that he was the selection of the
overwhelmed voter.
Honesty OF elections freedom from purchased
votes an unhampered public conscience are the fun
damentals OF a republic
iii fares the land. every Ill prey, when wealth
aecumulates and men decay" was more than a
poetical EXPRESSION. It is fundamental
A dishonest election is election. purchased
constituency Is not democracy. but a yelled mon
archy OF the worst sort
Ford has millions Of dollars at his disposal. FL
nancng unselhsh principle ought to be a model
way OF spending OF them.
The law recognizes the viciousness of money in
campaigns and has attempted 10 place limitations
upon it's That has seemingly failed TO elm
mate the evils at which It aimed Possibly
aroused conscience even though it be brought into
action by the Of money. may succeed where
prosecutions have failed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01
THE WILSON SHADOW.

Enemies Of Woodrow Wilson we're. apparently.
trihe premature when they predicted that he
would attempt a return from Elba" and endeavor
defeat the German peace treaty because it failed
to place this country in the League OF Nations
The negotiations with Germany. be it remember
ed conducted for this government by the agent
sent there by Mr.. Wilson.
II is also significant that the opposition 10 the
treaty largely from those senators from both
parties who were active in the defeat of the League
and that their opposition is based upon fact that
the treaty their opinion. will lead to exactly the
result for which Mr.. Wilson hoped from his League
It is also significant that the conference called
by Prest Harding has for its chief purpose the
things TO which the League dedicated-the re-
auction of military burdens of the world mini
mixing OF chances for future wars.
with much of the substance of his aims
plished OF In sight the fear that Mr. Wilson would
for political reasons. from his privacy and
direct a fight For revenge seems i'll founded.
In the meantime. the thousands who remember
that Mr. Wilson lifted this nation and the world
10 its highest plane Of moral enthusiasm. that his
platform OF principles of so lofty character
that there can be no withdrawal from them that he
committed an associated nations to declarations of
high purpose learn. because OF the attack OF his
rapid physical recovery
Whatever political mistakes came afterward to
destroy his own aims, there will always remain
memory OF the services a period
The fact that any mention Of his return to public
Lie has the signal for rabid attacks upon
him. is strong testimonial to his strength and the
virily his doctrines
In view of the present trend OF international
affairs he may well back and take pleasure in
the fact that his strongest political opponents
compelled ado-t much that he advocated
Tie may find some consolation. too. IN the
recent speech of Sen Borah bitter foe OF the
and perhaps his harshest critic who pays this
tribute 10 his service:
When Woodrow Wilson went TO Europe
carrying with him n code, ne could have
overthrOwn any ministry in Europe, strong
public opinion, irresistible the moral
purposes OF the How, by what means
did he secure this power? BY the power OF
iGea, by appeal the better side OF mans
nature-a plea for liberty, plea for justice, a
plea for reason. But they closed the doors. Be
hind the doors Intrigue and barter and surren-
der dominated When the doors opened the
. code had disappeared A treaty OF militarism
and Imperialism, oppression, and exploitation
, came I'm its stead"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01
THEY NEVER SURRENDER.

Long lines of automobiles waited at indianapolis
carry the G. A r. who unable TO
march" in the parade which has been a feature of
its SO reunions. The machines remained empty.
Most OF those who marched lowering about
their sOth birthdays At home they may walk slow
others in the SOS. their feet catch
the spirit of the martial music and their hearts beat
with the same courage which filed them half
century ago.
of is. each year shortened just
the lines grow pathetically thinner There will be
parade until the who may outve their
fellows march arm in arm down some crowded
recall the service they performed in their
youth and TO remind the nation that it saved
only by sacrifice and undivided loyalty.
The years pass. Kindly solcitude may suggest
abandonment OF this feature Of the meetings but
the who remain know such word
render-not to Father Time the final victor Of
all humanity
Some wives motto: IF at first you don't succeed,
cry, cry again"
The only time some dancers are light on their feet
is when they sit down.
is longer sign of drink He
have a girl who rouge.
Take tip from the who pronounces it busy
ness" He gets that way.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01
More Truth
0Ttan pOQtru
6y James q MONtdpuo y
~ Games q

NOT so RED AS THEY ARE
PAINTED.
We have seen the soulless savage who
was wont 10 raid and ravage,
When the emigrant was crossing
of the plain;
We have seen the wild Apaches gar
ner perfect strangers thatches.
Unregardful OF their piercing
shrieks Of pain.
We have seen hard faced Comman-
ches selling beads on Western
Every sort and kind Of redskin we
have seen,
And it's been our observation that
no brave, of any nation
Looked a bit like those who act
upon the screen.
When in movie-shows we've met EN-,
we have wondered where they
get EN-.
They are neither Sioux nor Ban
nocks, Utes or Crows.
have the flattened facial fea-
lures
That one often sees on Chinks or
Esqaimos.
Though arrayed in fringy feathers.
or adorned with eagle feathers,
Or in Natures simple costume
lightly dressed,
Or in coon skins. frayed and ra-
yelled. it is plain TO one who's
travelled.
That they're surely not produc-
tiOns Of the West.
Now and then we think we've spied
one-a tow built and amber
eyed one.
Who was like the lads that hail
from Turk estan;
And again have we suspected that
these red men were selected
From the teeming population Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01
BANKING NOTES.

Gene Miller. Charley Zigler, Rome
Stephenson and Guy McMichael, all
local bankers. have set out for the
national meeting OF bankers at Los
Angeles, CAL, and their friends hope
that they will have money enough
to get back TO town again at the end
Of the convention. although all four
We're somewhat dubious when they
pulled out Of the New York Central
depot here.
Knowing their fears, Jake Hecka-
man. the well-known clip and razor
expert, came TO their assistance at
the last moment. TO Rome Stephen
son. Jake gave one Of his business
cards, introducing him to Abe
Frank, OF Los Angeles, formerly Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01
Bill Armstrong {

South Bend Jake was thoughtful
enough 10 write on the card intro
ducing Mr.. Stephenson the follow
ing:
Il have always known the bearer
OF this here card 10 be on the square
and believe he viii continue 70 be
o. X. while he's with you In Los
Angeles.
"(Signed) JAKE HEcKAMAN."
Not satisfied with only assisting
Mr.. Stephenson TO get In right on the
coast with all the best people, Mr..
Heckaman also fixed Mr.. Zigler up
so that he'll have no trouble getting
back 10 his desk in the First Ma
tional bank even II he does go broke.
Mr.. Heckaman provided Mr.. Zigler
with a set OF extra sharp razors. so
that IL necessary Mr.. Zigler can work
his way back barbering.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01
WORK.


You don't fancy work and the dreari-
ness Of II;
There's nothing about 1t can make
you TO love IL,
You hate it. you tell me. it's ugly
and trying,
And sets you to fretting and grumb-
ling and signing.
You work, not because you are eager
and hot to,
But merely because you know we'll
that you've got to.
Just suppose that an ugly old man
came and told you:
IF In my arms now and then 1 may
hold you,
I'll leave you my fortune. If you
will walk my way
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01

Since Doc Wolfe had electric
lights put in on his farm on the Ed
harrisburg road. in the barn and all
over the yard and everything. the
neighbors cell US that Doc burns the
lights every night until midnight.
Not being satisfied with this, Doc
gets a chair and tips it against
tree out in front TO watch the dis
play OF lights all through the cool
autumnal evenings. Doc has figured
out how 10 keep the boys on the
farm.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01
COUNTING.

Chicago mothers. with daughters being courted
often use a dctagraph a chaperon. says Mrs
Alice Clemens veteran polcewoman. The machine
Is hidden in the living room and keeps posted
Some will say. Matters have come 20 a fine
Iass"
Old-timers will just grin and recall the days when
a sat in the parior while daughter showed
the family album and the stereoscope views OF
Niagara Falls IN wintertime her sutton
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01

a recent newspaper announcement
informs US that our Bob McInerny
has been named sergeant of-arms OF
the newly organized optimist club.
We don't like 10 criticise. but we do
feel that the Job should have been
held open by the club until a some
what larger man could be secured
for the job.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01
DISABLED.
(Akron Press)

About 10000 Americans. living.
pletely by Industrial accidents Fifteen thou
sand o. them became totally blind while at work
So reports the American Engineering council.
Nearly every industrial accident Is due
ones carelessness.
Automatic safeguards help. but they cannot
work fool-proof. Absolute safety requires per-
eonal caution.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01

Wife (after receiving a beautiful
set OF mink skins from her husband)
What don't understand is how
such wonderful furs can come from
such low. sneaking beast"
Husband-"I don't ask for thanks.
dear. but 1 do insist on respect"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01

BlobsOn (to chauffeur) Look
here! You're costing me about
50, 900 a year"
Chauffeur-"Weu sir, If 1 wasn't
here you might have TO spend your
time with your wife"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01
Useless Information.

The coal operators ill find that
propaganda explaining why coal
prices are high is not going to make
them transcenden1y popular
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01
FALL, AND WINTER NOTES.

DR.. j. W. Hill was seen waddling
down Main st. yesterday p. m. at
tired in a great coat which seemed
TO fit snuggly around over his ears.
Yes. II begins 10 look as II winter
Is inevita BILE.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01

If Uncle Sam pays for the disarm-
ament conference the Washington
Hotel keepers will get all the money
disarmament would give us on bat
tleshipS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01

Japan.
But in six or seven cases, as we gaze
upon their faces
AS the drama unwinds slowly
from the reel
We are sure these fierce Apaches
and the like were caught in
Natchez,
Or in Baton Rouge, New Orleans
or Mobile.
Speech in movies is not vital, so
there's not in any title
Any means TO spot these birds by
word Of mouth;
Yet their gait is slow and heavy, and
suggestive of the levee,
And their faces bring to mind the
Sunny South.
And We'll bet our trusty flivver that
these sons Of plain and river
When they once have washed the
war-paint off their maps
Wander out behind the village they
have had TO burn and pillage
And devote a leisure hour or so TO
craps
Copyright, 1920
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01
ThQTower

They met on the bridge AZ midnight.
They never Will meet again
One was an eastbound heller,
The other q westbouud train.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01
dust FOlRS @g aa9 TIT

You shall find friendship and fame
on life's highway.
I am ugly and chUrlish and not very
tender,
But if you will love me I'll crown
you with splendor.
Now suppose that that ugly old man
often bored you,
Yet always at night was the first TO
reward you.
And showed you the way how to rise
far above him
And helped you 70 win. Would you
hate him or love him?
Well. Work is the ugly old friend of
this story
Who gives us our chances both for
riches and glory
Copyright, 1921. by Edgar A.
Guest.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01

Well! Now for the Second Fall
FroIic, Oliver Hotel. Saturday eve
ming, Oct. 4. So 90 subscription.
234-1
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01
- COMPOUNDED OUARTERLY.

Money placed before Oct. 10th
draws interest from date.
BUILDING & LOAN ASSN.
124 South Main Street
233-s
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01

A friend Of his seq that Dudley
Shively always shows his fondness
for autos by the truck he eats every
meal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01

Some men manage TO dodge
enough work 10 keep a dozen people
busy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01
PUBLIC SALE OF AUTOMOBILE
FOR UNPAID BALANCE

Ford Touring, 92l, nearly new.
Ford Touring, 9l6, fair.
Chevrolet Touring. 1917, fair
Maxwell Touring, 1919, fair
Oakland Touring, 1917, good.
Oakland Touring, | 92l, very good.
Franklin Roadster, 1919, very good.
Odds Roadster, 1917, good.
Chevrolet Roadster, 1917, fair
Oakland Sedan, l92l, very good.
Ford Truck, 1920, very good.
Lexington Bug, l9l5, fair.
The above cars must be closed out at this
sale No reasonable offer will be re-
fused
PLACE-744 South Main Street.
TIME-Oct lst and End (Sat & Sum-
TERMS l-3 to II down, bal. on time.
ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT co.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01

Take a tip from the man who pronounces it busy
ness" He gets ii that way.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-01

red nose is no longer sign of drink. He may
have girl who rouge.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-14
REVENUE REFLECTS
BUSINESS GROWTH

That the business interests of
Hichmond arc increasing largely is
shown In the report of Comptroller
Hcnry c. Cofer of estimated revenue
Tor the fiscal year and the cash
receipts TO October 81. The estimated
revenue for the year from licenses
was si75.200, while the actual cash
receipts already show the sum OF
SsSS,93y.22, more than 100000 over
the sum expected. The amount of
money expected on interest and pen-
altics was $4,000 for the year, and
already this sum has gone to s33,-
412.36. Under the head Of special
assessments" the increase Is already
more than $4,000, with two months
to go. and the increase In dog and
goat licenses has reached about
$4,000.
There Is difference OF more than
100000, however. in the item of
taxes. This is accounted for by the
fact that taxes were not due and
payable until November !. The sum
estimated is s4.096,5i0lT. while the
amount now iii hand from this source
Is but sl,S34,93s.0G. Tho outlook is
bright, however. says the Comp
trollcr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-14
RED CROSS BUTTONS ARE
IN EVIDENCE ON STREETS
Public Is Responding Fast to
Appeal TO Stand by
Organization.

Mrs. Sam Cohen. chairman OF the
Rcd Cross roll call booth Mt the
Cohen Company, will be assisted to-
day by Miss Fannie Michelbacher
and Mrs. I. b. Stern. while other
groups OF women will help at the
booths In the general post office and
at Miller g. Rhoads. Red Cross but
tons for 1929 are becoming quite
familiar on the streets rs the pub
lie Is readily showing It's interest
IN the work achieved by the great
organization, both at home and
throughout the nation, and the world
by enlistinG for another year. The
dues arc only 81. half of which goes
10 national headquarters In Wash
ington and the remainder stays in
Richmond to help the men who be-
came disabled in the war or when
they resumed civilian life.
Many caps for supplies have been
received "a. headquarters. 81 North
seventh street and any persons de-
string these or informa ton regard
ing the conduct OF the roll call
among small groups are asked TO
call Mrs Il. Aubrey Young, general
chairman, Mad. 6555-J The Red
Cross wishes 1t distinctly understood
that this is not n drive and not n
campaign. but merely IS asking n
substantial testimony from the pub
lis as to it's eagerness TO stand by
the men for whom 1t worked faith
fully In war days and TO show it's
desire to give succor to those VIC
tinized by calam!ties, such as floods.
fires. earthquakes and cpidcmics.
Plans arc being completed rapidly
for registration day. which takes
place tomorrow when booths will
be placed at prominen. points
throughout The city, under the chair
manship OF Mrs. Arthur p. Wilmer.
assisted by Mrs Ramon Garcin on
Church Till, Mrs Willis Pulliam and
Mrs. c. d. BrookinE, In South Rich
mond. Further information regard
ing registration day can be had from
Mrs. Wilmer by calling Mad. l6Ol
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-14
DANCE DEMORAL|z|NG To
NAT|0N--DR STRATON
Degeneratcs Society, flinders
Education and Leads to Di-
vorce. He Declares.

Denouncing the modern dance, say
ing that 1t causes dcgcneracy in So
cicty, demoralizcs school children,
dcSrades American womanhood, and
is the forerunner OF many divorces,
Rev. John Roach Straton, d. D., Of
New York, last night preached to one
OF the largest congregations that
ever attended services at Grove Ave-
hue Baptist Church.
The dance OF today is not the same
beautiful exhibition of grace which
the Bible advocates. but is a COM
mercializcd recreation. he declared. II
Is weaving its degrading influence
into the schools and is n barrier to
education; 1t is being taught in many
churches and Christianity is suffering
as IA result, DIR. Straton said in the
course of his sermon.
He told briefly of the crusade he
conducted in New York City and of
the results obtained through this in
restiGation. He called upon the con-
giegation TO aid in aboiishinE this
form OF diversion and to uplift the
nation from the alleged evil of the
modern dance.
DIR. Straton will preach tonight on
Devil Fighting in Modern Bat lon."
which deals with his probe of the
New York dance halls conditions
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-14
Today and Tonight
i'll Richmond

Virginia Conductors, Murphy's
Hotel. 10 A. NJ.
Western Union. Nturphy's Hotel.
10 a. NJ.
Richmond Chapter. American
Association OF Engineers. Stumpf's
Hotel, /.
Woman's Auxiliary. Richnond
Light Infantry Blues Battalion.
Blues Armory. $40 p. NJ.
Council Committee on Streets,
L. NJ.
Kiwanis Club. Murphy.s Hotel,
6 i. NJ.
Hcnrico County Farmers Union,
Murphy's Hotel. 8 =. NJ.
Confederate Memorial Institute.
or Battle Abbey. boulevard and
kensington Avenue. open 10 a. Nj.
to 3 =. NJ.
II. c. Boyden. before Mechanics
Institute. 8.
Confederate Museum, Twelfth
and Clay Streets open \. NJ. to
8 Il. NJ.
For "'rheater Calendar" SEQ Cd
itorial page.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-14
METHODIST SOCIETY
REFLECTS CAMPBELL

NJ. 4. Campbell WAS reelected
president OF the Methodist Society
of Richmond. a; the annual meeting
of that organization held ycster-
day afternoon in>.Centetrary Church.
The other officers are ]. y. Hillman.
vice president; Asa Johnson, CORES
ponding secretary; ]. l. Butler. re-
cording secretary. and S. Z. Bishop.
treasurer.
The following were elected to the
board OF education: VI. c. Scott
and j. y. Hillman, for terms OF
three years; James p. Jones and
S. L. Bishop, for TWO years. and Rev.
r. N. White, for one year.
a telegram was received during
the meeting from the Warwick sun
day School, OF Chesterfield County,
asking permission TO join the society.
The sunday school was admitted
by unanimous vote.