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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-03

was seated. Her smile bewitching that the
porter wrote several meaningless words dropped
his pencil awkwardly
Mounting stairs of the Commerce building he
presented the letter Miss Sraut nurse Of
the federal board. Miss Straut was very busy with a
mass of papers her desk but nevertheless smiled
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-03

bachelors OF South Bend. attention. Here's your
ance 70 select a wife who knows how 20 cook wash,
eep sew bake and the thousand and other du-
which come under the housewives category. A let
has been received by The News-T1nes from J. Stahl.
president OF Dusburg. Germany. who claims that he
II been requested 20 write American newspapers
half OF the women OF Germany who DESTROYS Of
s ding husbands in America, owing to the decreased
& ale population in their country since the
IIae following letter may awful slump in the
~ obtained from marriage licenses by the United
government. II the eligible bachelors in this coun-
eide TO take the next steamer to Germany and pro-
e license there to wed some pretty frauein. But
e rush may not so apparent after reading the let
some may lack the necessary "earfare" to take
e trip
jDLLOwING Is THE
IEzTTER FROM j. STAHL.
stahI. Duisburg, Germany,
5easchulstrasse a.
u the Editor Of News-Times.
;outh Bend Ind.
Dear Sdr:-You will please the liberty take
addressing you in the following matter:
On account OF the unhappy war. in which than
100000 young their lives. sn greater
lumber OF young German ladies deprived OF the
|ortunity to find a husband This calamity. If I dare
Ian It thus IS still increased by the fact that owing
be extraordinary Of household furniture and
he scarcity OF apartments matrimony has become
lxury and a privilege of the rich in this country.
In oheIr distress our young ladies look to
Nrca in the hope finding there the conjugal hap
mess for which reason they appeal to all American
Iachelors who cannot find a match there and who
ire DESTROYS to contract matrimony with a we'll bred
Dung German lady to approach them this behalf.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-03

FEATURE. SOCIETY. WOMAN'S.
THEATRICAL. AUTOMOBILE
and EDITORIAL SECTION
Evening journal., 1921-09-08
T1e c7NAN OF DESTINY

campaign there is a story told of the
great Emperor and a poor but witty
barber. who had occasion to shave
him.
Napoleon with some OF his soldiers
once arriving at a small village re-
freshed themselves with a good meal
and baths. Napoleon wishing to be
shaved the village barber was called
in. While the poor fellow stropped
his razor and passed 1t over the great
Emperor's chin, he remained silent
and seemingly melancholy. although
performing his work with amazing
rapidity and smoothness. When he
had finished. Napoleon complimented
him. remarking, But. man. why do
you wear such a melancholy face
You should be happy to have the
privilege Of shaving an Emperor"
Il am doubly happy. your Majesty" "
"Then what is Il that troubles you ?"
ALAS. your Majesty. when 1 think
Of the Kings upon Kings and Emper-
ors that have died without knowing
what It was to be shaved by me.
am sad and melancholy"
Evening journal., 1921-09-08
BETTY'S LUCKY STONE

TTND so" finished Aunt Dolly,
90 Prince Charming and the Fairy
Princess Florizel were married
y hand the Fairy Queen gave them a
srand wedding in just such beautiful
Fairy Garden as this. on a lovely
moonlight night. and they lived hap
PLY ever after"
Betty's eyes opened very wide as she
looked around. And is this really
truly Fairy garden. Aunt Doily?''
"Of course. silly. put in Jack, with
his You can't tell me anything air.
as Aunt Dolly called It. You know
this is called The Fairy's Garden" ,"
II had been a lovely day for their
picnic, and luncheon over. they were
all seated on the grass round Aunt
Dolly, who had been telling them how
the pretty spot got its name
who's for a game OF hide" cried
Billy
Il am. and I and I too" chorused
Jack, Joan and Helen.
Wen hide and let Betty find us.
Sit on that stone" said Jack. "ant
don't move till you hear me whistle.
or they ran. Aunt Dolly following
'1'll 10 and sit In the car" she calie,
Evening journal., 1921-09-08
2!THE YouSG jSf PEOPLE, llJ

bag in the clutch OF Moglrs strong
hind paw. Joe snatched II away and
dropped II under the seat. Il hate to
be so deceitful. but that woman
wouldn't listen to reason" Ida looked
sad and quoted: 20, what tangled
web they weave. when once they prac-
tice to deceived"
Along came Mr.. Conductor and
found the bag. while the three little
travellers sat all huddled together in
one seat ana said nary "a word. They
were not left thus in peace for long.
Some one touched Myrtle on the
shoulder. 1t was the motherly lady
she had met in the station.
Come and sit besides me, my
dear" she said kindly. There's lots
OF room and 1 have some nice home
made cookies and just love babiesl"
"The-the baby's asleep now" said
quick-witted Joe. "and oughtn't to be.
walked up. but ia enjoy sitting back
with you"
The kind lady looked disappointed
but she gladly made room for Joe.
How old is the baby7" she in
quired
Lets see." said Joe. Uncle Davy
had him about four years. think, be-
fore we got him."
-Four yearsl" cried the startled
lady. you pean months, don't you ?"
Joe was Just about to make some
reply when the "baby's" hood bobbed
over tho back OF the seat in front. and
they heard a wild voice gasp: Catch
himl"
UP sprang the motherIy lady and
seized the baby. A wild struggle fol-
lowed, for Mr.. Mogli, finding himself
In strange arms, made a fierce strug-
gle for liberty. The lady held fast to
the dress while Mogli jumped. on top
| OF her head, then up to the rack far
overhead.
"Great Day in the morning."
screamed the motherly lady. IT'S fit
tingl"
"Oh. pleasel" cried Myrtle, tears
starting to her eyes. "Save my babyl"
strong arm reached up and
grabbed Mogli by the foot.
"Come along. kid" urged a deep
voice. It was the porter, black and
smiling "Huh" he exclaimed. look
ing at the small foot. What is you?"
Down came tho baby" and perched
comfortably the porter's shoulder.
"A monkey, by gollyl"
"Oh. please" entreated the fair
Myrtle, hes 30 nervous he couldn't
stand the baggage car. Please let
him ride with usi"
"'Gainst the rules. missy" replied
the Porter, but i'm you-all would
ruther, YOU can ride wifi him in the
baggage car yourselfs"
SO up fled the three. determined to
keep their pet in sight
"Here dears." said motherly
voice. while It's owner settled her hat
straight, take this bag of cookies
along. Good luck to you and God
bless your kind little heartsl"
which drowned out an angry NUT
ter from another seat:
, Outrageous Children ought to be
excluded from public conveyances. !
shall report this to the proper authori-
tiesl"
Evening journal., 1921-09-08

after them. Mind. only a half hour
and then we must start for home"
So Betty was left alone sitting on a
big stone. and thinking of the story
she had Just heard.
How beautiful It must have been, 1
wish l could see a Fairy Wedding" 4"
do you really" said a sweet little
voice. and. looking down, she saw a
tiny glittering figure with white filmy
wings, swaying on a blade Of grass.
who are YOU" she cried in sur
prise.
Il am the wish Fairy" answered
the tiny creature. r'You are sitting on
a wishing-stone. and am here 70
grant your wish. Tonight is the we'd
ding of Fairy Prince Happiness &c
Princess Rosebud. the Flower Queens
daughter. am here TO take YOU
there"
How I should love to go" cried
Betty, 'I'm afraid / can't. for Aunf
! Dolly said We must 80 home in hal
an hour"
THAT Is very easily arranged" sale
Fairy Wish. Il will just send a sta
messenger up TO the sun, and tell hin
not TO move. until we return" A
Evening journal., 1921-09-08

she spoke. she raised her wand. and
star appeared at the end. and shot of
up towards the sky.
"Oh," cried Betty. Jumping up with
a gasp.
"Youn see stranger things than
that" said Fairy Wish. But come.
Are you ready. She struck the stone
Betty had been sitting on with ner
wand. II opened. and there was a
tiny entrance to a beautiful pathway,
with walls OF lovely flowers on each
side.
Il could never get in there" cried
Betty ruefully. I'm too big"
Look at yourself" said the fairy.
and a mirror suddenly appeared be-
fore her and she saw the reflection
OF a second dainty little figure. wings
and all. only her dress did not sparkle
like the Fairy's.
'Is that really me-" she cried in sur
prise.
1T really is" answered the Fairy
Wish. smiling. Now hurry, or we
shall be late"
on she flew. and Betty followed. for
she found no difficulty in fiying after
her.
They entered an immense hall. also
brilliantly lit. and Betty's eyes were
quite dazzled. AS she got used to It
she saw crowds OF the tiny sprites.
At one end OF the hall was a raised
platform OF different colored grasses
resembling a handsome rug. on this
were two messy green thrones. dec
GRATED with tiny lights. that outlined
their shapes.
Here they come" whispered Fairy
Wish. as the great doors were thrown
open and the company formed two
lines down. the sides, leaving the cen
ter vacant. First came number OF
little fairies dressed in gold. with
! golden wings, then fiower-fairies in
Evening journal., 1921-09-08

around the end. allowing 1t to project
about Y" beyond the point OF the
arrow and / "a past the 1 y" shoulder
as shown at 3.
Wind string around the paper tying
It tightly about the part below the
1-16" shoulder so that when the hot
lead is poured in at the open end It
will not run out between the paper
and arrow.
The lead can be melted in any
large spoon over a gas or stove fame.
When poured into the paper form II
viii harden before 1t burns through
the paper.
The lead runs into the notches and
up against the shoulder. making IL
almost impossible to remove without
breaking the end OF the arrow.
Sharpen the lead at the end with a
knife or file.
Evening journal., 1921-09-08

and / u" wide. II the bow is about
80" long, it should be fastened 8" from
the front OF the barrel, but II longer
the arrow will be shot with more
force. In this case fasten the bow
nearer the end of the gun.
Cut notches at each end OF the bow
in which to tie very strong piece OF
cord. The length of the cord will be
determined by the distance the bow
can be bent.
To make the arrows. get a straight
grained piece of wood about IA to 16
inches long. Whittle. scrape with a
piece of broken glass and sandpaper
until the arrow is Il IN diameter and
perfectly round. If a lead head is
desired cut 1-16T shoulder N from
the point OF the arrow. as shown at
A. Sharpen the end and cut notches
Next roll a piece OF heavy paper
Evening journal., 1921-09-08

heads Of the couple, the birds dropped
the wreaths, one on the brides neck,
and the other on the groom's.
Now they are married" said Fairy
Wish. land they will be crowned"
Slowly they advanced to the great
thrones, while little Cupids strewed
flowers in front OF them. AS they
reached the platform. the tiny lights
flew up in the air, and Betty saw they
were firehies. They settled on the heads
OF the young couple, forming a crown.
while the little people sang and
cheered. The cheering grew louder
and iouder-till at last II was quite
deafening. and-with a start Betty
awoke, to see Aunt Dolly. and the rest
all around her.
"You are a fine one" grumbled
Jack. There we were waiting for
you to find us and all the time you
were fast asleep"
"Oh. was It all a dream" cried
Betty in a disappointed voice.
Yes dear. you have been asleep"
said Aunt Dolly. but you can tell us
all about your dream as we go home
Evening journal., 1921-09-08

the other and they could all be to-
gether. Myrtle was just pinning the
face veil over the monkeys face when
some one stopped beside the seat.
"ls this seat takenT It was a
rather sour-faced lady who spoke. and
she looked sternly down at the vacant
seat beside Myrtle.
"N-no," admitted Myrtle. reluct-
antly.
"Then kindly turn It the way It be-
longs" said the lady. 1T makes me
seasick to ride backwards"
Myrtle got up in dismay and Joe
turned the seat over again while the
lady looked on in a sour kind OF way
as II expecting him not to do It right
Suddenly she gave cry. Somebody's
snatched my handbagi" she cried
looking suspiciously at Ida and Myrtle
"Give It over quick or I'll report you"
Evening journal., 1921-09-08

m winch was used to more ac-
IA curately direct arrows.
~ The gun can be cut from a
piece of lumber either one or one
and one-quarter inches thick. six
inches wide and three feet long. Soft
wood, such as pine or Eastwood would
be best to use. as they will cut more
easily for carving the barrel and stock.
Lay out the form of the gun on the
board and then with a plane. saw
and knife remove the stock to line.
Cut a y groove down the top of the
barrel to hold and guide the arrow.
A piece OF tin formed so the arrow
can pass under II. tackled over the
groove. will hold the arrow in place
The tin should be tackled far enough
from the trigger so It will not inter-
fere with the string when It is re-
leased.
Next cut a mortise " 2" for the
trigger. This work can be done with
jack knife or auger bit and chisel
The trigger is held in place by a
screw or nail.
A notch to hold the string should be
cut in the barrel Just back OF the
center OF the trigger. BY pulling on
the trigger, which is fastened at the
front upper corner. the back part OF
the trigger is raised. releasing the
string.
The bow can be made Of from a
piece OF hickory or part Of barrel
] stave. It should be straight grained
Evening journal., 1921-09-08
Ql5f@!@Lg} (R1FliB7D

wxa UT 1 can't bear to take him in
Nk the baggage car" said Myrtle.
He'd suffer. He has a very
A-E nervous constitution"
wen. so have T." replied her broth
er Joe. Besides they'd never let us
on the train with a monkey"
Ida, their cousin, was all OF four
teen, and a thoughtful girl besides,
so she had been entrusted to take the
two younger ones 10 the summer home
OF their parents in the mountains. The
rest had all gone and the only thing
that was keeping the three was Joe's
teeth, which were being Strengthened
and needed a certain kind OF brace
which wasn't ready when expected.
The dentist put In the brace at last
and everything was packed and ready.
Ida came down the front stairs with
her hat in her hand. She stopped
still and looked hard at something in
Myrtie's arms
"Its-it's Mogli" confessed the lit
tie girl. Il dressed him up In Dolly
Maybelle's clothes"
"But the guard would see that It
wasn't a doll" protested Ida Don't
the bird mans as we drive by7"
Myrtle's eyes nlied with tears. as
she squeezed her pet tighter. Il can't
Idal can'ti"
''Then let's put him in Raggy's old
crate and ship him." Ida said kindly.
Don't be silly. Myrtle"
But Myrtle would be silly and cried
harder than ever.
"The taxi costs ten cents a minute
almost" urged Ida TITS waiting out
side. Come on, now, do"
"Aw, Ida" protested Joe, moved by
the sight Of his sisters grief. "let her
take him. Nobody'n notice.
But" said Ida. looking at the
poorly-concealed monkey anxiously.
"anybody could tell It wasn't a doll"
"There're some OF susies outgrown
dresses in the big trunk in the store
roomi" suggested Myrtle. They're
long dresses and would cover him all
up. And there's a long cape with a
hood fastened TO It which would cover
up his face"
Joe made a quick dive up the stairs
and Ida, fearing for her aunt's cnre-
fully packed trunk. rushed after him.
They found the baby things and soon
returned and hastily dressed the
startled monkey; then out to the wait
ing taxi. which had ticked of nfty
cents worth already.
Hold him like this in your arms
so his face won't show" said Ida, ar
ranging the monkey in her cousins
arms.
1T won't matter" said Joe. "Hs
looks Just like a little colored baby
Maybe" replied Ida, but people
might wonder what we were doing
with a tiny coiored baby"
Mogli lay very still in his mistress
arms. seeming to understand the i'm.
portance OF being unnoticed. They
reached the station Just in time. and
Evening journal., 1921-09-08

Ida ran to get the tickets. Some one
tapped Myrtle on the shoulder.
BE careful with that baby, little
girl" said a voice. "You might
SIN other II holding It so tight. Here,
let me hold 1t for you till your mother
gets back"
"Oh. no thank YOU" she exclaimed
"He-he'd cry"
"shy. is her" and the motheriy lady
peered at the little bundle
Excuse me, have to CO." said
Myrtle. hurrying away after Ida, who
stood waiting her turn at the ticket
window.
Evening journal., 1921-09-08

WX Napoleon come to mind as the
anniversary Of the birth OF
y y K that wonderful little man ap-
proaches. Here are two anecdotes
that are. perhaps. not so well known
as most.
Emperor Napoleon. after one OF his
great battles. gathered the remnant OF
his forces around him. and proceeded
TO compliment them IN his character
istic manner. so endearing to the
hearts of his soldiers. Finally Com
pany ID. OF the Guards who had been
in the thick OF the hght. were ordered
TO present themselves, and to the
astonishment OF the Emperor a single
soldier appeared. He was bound up
IN bandages and could barely walk.
Where IS the rest OF your COM
pany?" asked the Emperor.
A tear welled in the old soldiers
eve as he answered. your Majesty,
they lie on the field dead" and then
woefully added. They fought better
than l."
Napoieon's smooth face was a sure
Evening journal., 1921-09-08

The guard gave good-natured grin
as the three travellers singled into tho
train-shed.
pretty small to be going about this
time OF year when it's so hot" he
remarked as he punched the tickets.
Il have a three-weeks-old myself"
II guess I'c better put that face-veil
found on" whispered Myrtle ner-
vously "Everybody's looking"
"Wait Till we're on board" said Joe
They hurried into the day coach and
turned one seat over so that Il faced
Evening journal., 1921-09-08
THE JUNIOR COOK
BAKED EGG PLANT

crumbs and seasoning to taste. salt.
pepper and a bit OF chilli sauce is
good.
Put this mixture into the halves Of
egg plant.
Bake As minutes and serve at once.
This is an excellent main dish for
dinner. 1t has some meat but not too
much and is fine for a hot weather
dish.
Evening journal., 1921-09-08

Cut an egg plant in two from stem
to blossom end.
Scoop out the inside. being careful
TO leave a fairly thick shell.
Chop up this scooped out inside and
mix with a cupful OF cooked meat,
ground. Any kind OF meat is good
but ham or some sort Of pork is a
little the best.
Add y cupful bread or cracker
Evening journal., 1921-09-08

pink; then fairies in silver with silver
wings. and then the bride and groom,
the former, OF course, all in white,
the handsome groom, In white and
silver.
As they advanced to the center OF
the hail. they stopped. and a peal Of
sweet bells rang out, that Betty saw
came from a balcony formed entirely
OF lilies f-the-valley. A chorus Of
Evening journal., 1921-09-08

I'VE haven't got TT" said Ida. in
dignantly. YOU'D better look out how
you accuse people.
The lady tossed her head and ran
down the aisle after the conductor.
The disagreeable old vulturel"
cried Joe. wrathfully. Accusing peo-
pie--ah-hem, hellol What's that? p
The last was In a whisper, for below
the long hem on the "baby's" dress. he
giimpsed bit OF black leather. Ida
saw II too, and very slyly they peeped
under the dress and found the hand
Evening journal., 1921-09-08

sweet bird voices. and then two
groups OF white pigeons few out,
holding in their beaks a wreath of
orange blossoms. Hovering over the
Evening journal., 1921-09-08

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\ HE bow gun is an ancient weapon
which was used to more ac-
curately direct arrows.
Evening journal., 1921-09-08

a ANY stories about the great
"a Napoleon come to mind as the
anniversary OF the birth OF
X that wonderful little man ap-
The Ocala banner., 1921-08-26
WEAK, NERVOUS,
ALL RUNDOWN
Missouri Lady Suffered Until She
Tned Cardui.- Says "Result
Vas Surprising. Got Along
Fine, Became Normal
and Healthy.

s1 ..slast my back was so
weak III .ardiy stand up, and l
x,uld k.>- pbearing-down pains and
~ not well at any time" says Mrs.
p '. Williams. wife Of well-known
nzmer oB Route s, this place. Il
kspt getting headaches and having to
g q bed" continues Mrs. Williams
describing the troubles from which
lle obtained relief through the use Of
urdui: N.Y. husband, having heard
+" @rdui pr e2sed getting it for me.
= saw taking some Cardui
Il, that v, improving. The result
sas surprising. felt like different
Later suffered from weakness
,na , weak back. and felt all rundown.
! ulo not rest we'll at night, was so
nervous and cross. My husband said
e would get me some Cardui. which
y aid L strengthened me My
eoe!or said ! got along fine. I was in
so0o healthy condition. cannot
~ 100 much for it,
aaousands Of women have suffered
= = mrs Williams describes, until they
~ suIa relief from the use Of Cardui.
ee = has helped so many, you
ogia not hesitate to try Cardui II
uveoled with womanly ailments.
eor sale everywhere. E.83
The Ocala banner., 1921-08-26
GLASS Of SALTS
CLEANS KIDNEYS
n your Dack II aching or 1laddeG
bothsr4 drink lots of Watsg
and eat len meak

When your kidneys hurt and your back
feels sore, don't get scared and process
To load your stomach with lot Of drugs
that excite TIE kidneys and irritate the
entire urinary tract. Keep your kidneys
clean like you keep your bowels clean,
Nv flushing them with mild, harmless
nalts which removes the body's urinous
waste and stimulates them to their nor
NAL activity. The function OF the kid
news is to filter the blood In "a hours
they strain from it 900 grains OF acid
and waste, so we can readily understand
the vital importance Of keeping the KID
news active.
Drink lots of water--you can't drink
too much: also get from any pharmacist
about four ounces of Jad Salts; take
s tablespoonful in a glass OF water
before breakfast each morning for few
days and your kidneys will act fine.
This famous salts is made from the
acid Of grapes and lemon juice. combined
with lithia. and has been used Tor genera
t;ons to clean and stimulate clogged KID
news: also to neutralize the acids In
1arine So 1t no longer is a source Of Irri-
tation. Tins ending bladder weakness.
lad salts IS inexpensive; cannot m
lire. makes q delightful siferyescent
fith;a- water drlng which everyone should
take now and then to keep their kid
news clean and active. Try this, also
keen up the water drinking, and no
doubt you win wonder what became q
your kidney trouble and backaenes
The Ocala banner., 1921-08-26
CREAM FOR cATARRH
OPENS UP N0STRILS
Tells How To Get Quick Relief
from Head Colds It's Splendid

In one eminute your clogged nostrils
win open, the air passages of your head
will clear and you can breathe freely.
No more hawking, snu6iing, blowing,
headache, dryness. No struggling for
breath at night, your cold or catarrh
win be gone
Get small bottle Of Ely's Cream
Balm from your druggist now. Apply
a little Of this fragrant, antiseptic,
healing cream in yourf fnostrils It PEN
etrates through every air passage OF the
head, soofhes the iAhamed or swollen
mucous membrane and relief comes in
stantIy.
It's Just fine. Don't stay skufe0-lsp
with cold or nasty eatarrh-Relief
comes 50 quickly.
The Ocala banner., 1921-08-26

in Ocala, Florida, for authority to sell
at private sale all OF the rights, title
and interests Of said above named minor
wards in and TO the following described
real estate, the same being wholly
within the county of Marion and state Of
Florida to-wit: The north halt of the
southwest quarter of section 81 township
1T south range 20 east: also the SOUTH
west quarter Of the southeast quarter of
section SO township II south, range %
east: also the east half Of the southeast
quarter of section SO township IL south,
range % east THERESA PERRY, Guar
dian-S-I2-5t