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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18
Studebdker Civic Club
Elects Ne1U Officers

At the regular meeting OF the
Studebaker Civics club Friday night
at the Studebaker school. officers
for the next three months We're
elected.
Following the business session, a
program of instrumental numbers
was given by Hullinger's Boys or
chestra, after which Col. c. S Bull
lock, director Of the Municipal Re-
creation committee, outlined a pro-
gram of work as a suggestion for
the winter.
This program included the discus
sion of such questions as The coun-
" hospital community necessity"
"A police court matron-an advanc-
ed step in municipal police ways. %
and An all-time probation officer,
as provided by recent legisla ton. a
needed addition to our work for
Juvenile delinquents."
Other subjects were also suggested
as fitted 10 make the Civic Center
a greater power in the community
here a forum or platform is es-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18

most all avenues OF life where men
make success and win their share Of
the laurels.
Sometimes More Qualified.
THE women have unqualifedly
demonstrated their ability 20 cope
with the sterner sex by stepping into
the peace pursuits OF the men. who
went 20 war. They are more quail
fed for many vacations than the
men themselves. Their capacity for
/ detail fits them 20 become successors
20 the men in a multitude Of jobs.
But after all, their true sphere is in
the home.
"A business adventure should be
only a stepping stone 10 the altar.
Marriage and home are the cardinal
things in a woman's life-business
7 is secondary. They should retire
from business at the time some
worthy man comes along and asks
them the all-impOrtant question.
Women realize that their destiny
is in the home, and a true woman is
always ready 10 quit her office job
for "A life partnership that permits
her to shine in her natural sphere
the home.
Should BE His Partner.
Men are naturally shrewd in
choosing a helpmate. and most men
desire a wife who can understand
current events and read the financial
page with due comprehension. A
good wife should be a partner i'm
her husbands business as we'll as a
pal in his play.
1T is "a great satisfaction TO many
wives 20 be able 70 bring home the
wherewithal of life when something
goes wrong with the breadwinner
and he is not able TO work. If worst
comes to the worst, a woman who
is left a widow finds great sOlace in
being able 10 support herself and
children and not have 20 resort
oftentimes TO a begrudged charity.
Give a young girl five years of
office work, for instance, and she
will make an ideal home maker,
wife and mother"
What age do you consider pro-
per for a young girl 10 marry? 2" the
professor was asked.
Prepared for Responsibilities.
Twenty years is the ideal
age" he replied. "She should get a
good business education, have five
years of business life and then she is
prepared to accept the responsible
ties that come with wifehood.
: Business life sharpens a woman's
/ judgment, promotes her patience,
develops her accuracy and cult
Yates a thoroughness that will stand
out even in the little drudgeries OF
/ the home Women have been train
/ ed TO the smaller things of life
( They should be permitted 20 develop
/ their larger vision.
Business life trains a woman foI
/ LIES business. While it is a mistake
for them to seek to be business
men or ape their big brothers and
fathers. they have a distinct place
for themselves in the business
world.
a good business woman is Away.
an economical wife and a careful
mother The business of home max
ing can be developed by a course IL
the business affairs of the world"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18
Wife OfCanadian
Diplomat Really
LOUeSHerH Hubby

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-Mrs. L.
c. Christie was married in 1915.
And she's still in love.
And with her husband. He's legal
adviser 10 the Canadian Department
of External Affairs He's here now
attending the arms limitation con-
ference as a member Of the British
delegation and Mrs. Christie's with
him.
This is my first official trip" Mrs.
Christie said, land such a wonder
full one. The only fly in the ONT
ment is that had to leave my baby
at home-he's two-not old enough
for hotel life
"Have you seen Mr. Christie?
He's really quite extraordinarily
good looking and do admire him
so much."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18

1902. tin Tuxedo. $1.35. EngeTs.
33S-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18

they have had FIVE years experience
In business life. This makes them
better wives. better home makers
and better mothers
Twcnty-four Ideal Age.
So declares Prof. Ralph L. Power
OF the University Of California Col
lcge of business and Administra-
tion. lie also says that "a years Is
the ideal age for "a girl 10 marry.
In an interview yesterday Prof.
Power shattered the old-fashioned
notions about women being exiled 20
the drudFcry Of housewifery as their
proper sphere in life and not per-
mitted 90 enter the field of business
affairs.
The world war has done much 20
reveal 10 men the possibilities of
the gentler SEX" said DIR. Power.
Women have shown themselves TO
Doe emlnently qualified 10 enter al
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18
DOLL BABY TYPE
OF GIRL now PAST
Men Prefer Them With Brains
Instead of Merely Pretty
Faces, Savant Says.

LOS ANGELES. Dec. IL. - The
time has gone by when men choose
the baby doll type Of a woman with
nothing 90 offer but a pretty face.
Women with brains that are culti-
waited by business hnesse and acu-
are appreciated by most Of the
men i know.
Girls should not get married until
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18

OF the head and then an drawn back
loosely leaving a soft fringe about
the face.
Creators Of fashion i'm hair and
hair ornaments say the Helene will
be exceedingly fashionable for even
ing functions this winter because its
lines take huge feather combs with
oh. such an airi
The comb. usually some brightly
feathered affair sharply contrasting
with gown and accessories. IS thrust
into the hair, just catching the tor
Of the knot
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18

to be shorter-skirts, Of course.
Trouble started when the dress
makers got out new skirt patterns
which reached midway between the
knee and the ankle.
Secretly. tbs said, they were plan
ming to increase the length gradual
~ until skirts reached the sidewalks
again.
Then the stocking makers started
a counter-offensive As ammunition
they're using all kinds of hosiery
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18

PARIS, Dec. 1.-THE next war"
has come!
Already Paris is in the thick OF ii
and it's going to embroil the whole
world
Who's fighting?
The dressmakers on one side and
the stocking makers on the other.
What's il all about?
Well. the dressmakots insist
they're going to be longer and the
stocking makers insist they're going
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18

novelties.
For instance. stockings decorated
with birds, dragon flies. butterflies
and flowers have been introduced
And new openwork styles have been
brought out.
And for the modest maiden who
wants to wear short skirt ami con-
ceal her ankles at the same time
they've devised ankle wells. an
adaptation Of the pantaleti
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18

NEW YORK. Dec 17-Ah. yes.
YOU have those delectably small fea-
tures-rather regular. toO-theH
your lovely soft, glossy hair must
be done Naturalization.
The Helene. from the couture die
tator. Madame Louise of Nestie's. is
a knot. slightly reminiscent Of the
once popular psyche. Grecian in line
and exceedingly kind TO the woman
whose nose is quite straight
For this very simple couture the
hair is parted in the middle for only
a short distance toward the crown
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-10-26
WHEN A WOMAN TELLS
by RUTH AGNES ABEIINo
Chapter LxIV-John Ames Is Mental Wreck.


n know-John's gone madr'
Lila Amcs' voice was cool and stcely.
she looked as Il she was about to lose
her own reason.
mo. II isn't quite that had, is Just
4 mild case of collapse and physicians
who are attending him think that II
he IL given the right care he win come
back" Tom assured her.
where is he, mus, go to him"
l.ilas words were coming fast. but
che was composed. Under strain the
woman who seemed ~ like a hit 81 this.
ncdovn had remarkable hold on her.
self. I marvelcd at the change which
had taken place In her within the pas,
week.
II must see him." earnestly.
1T won't do any good to 20 rushin.
out there now" Toms voice was easy;
''he wouldn't know us not any ~ 10.
I have hccn out today. was out yes.
ur,iay lie didn't know me-"
i.ila's drawn face was evidence Of
her suffering.
do you think tina, by tomorrow you
viii he able to take an automobile ride
and would the doctor allow it.' Tom
was speaking 10 me.
"why,'I replied In that foolish way
women have ~ answering questions
BY asking another. But II seemed
rather strange subject 90 bring In
inst then. when Lila had 50 big a
problem.
Because. thought II you were. we
might all drive out together and bring
John in-for think bringing him
home II the only thing that will Sc,
hin s,raight-bringing him to a real
home" The last came very slowly.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-10-26

same thing and held a consultation
about vha, to do Tire wors, 81 Il was.
,ha, as soon as sedkc and his brother
had finished thar oysters. they pro.
lecdcd IA pun orcn some Others. which
disappeared IN the same manner.
Bu, something was going a. happen.
Right over their heads "a btr fat worm
came dangling n worm on something
On the end Of line. 9
Curly was just about o. take a nip
n II when Nick called. Look out Don't
touch Il. It's dangerous
Tub Terrapln said 'Pooh. II looked MI
right. He'd "a notion To- try II himself +"
Well said Nick. you may know
something sbou, the Sca Mr.. Tcrppin.
but I've lived many Year, ON land. Let's
wait and see what happens"
Pretty soon the wurm wlgglcd away
from the 50 weed grove and over 10
the oyster led where Spike Slarflsh
was fcas'lns. There II hung. right over
Spikes head.
Ito be ContinuedJ
=. Copyright 1921, y. y. A. scryiceJ
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-10-26

And II win he real home this
time" Lila promised.
And now. Mrs Amcs. ia like TO
talk with you a little while alone"
rom smiled az me and then came over
To the bed. Tomorrow. dear perhaps
there viii b. time for our talk" lie
touched my hand and then was gone.
Tomorrow thought. Always now.
days something in,crvcncs. II appear.
I'd that Tom thought ~ me last ~ all.
and liz, all women In love pltlcd my
scif-though know that going to Mrs.
Amcs' assistance was the finer thing
Tor him Ia do.
And then fell to wondering what
he wanted to talk over with Mrs. Amcs
what could he have TO tell her that
I could not hear,
Wondering. I went 20 sleep.
Later that afternoon Lila came Into
my room. I was sitting IN the window
seat enjoying the warmth of the sun.
~ can't walt until tomorrow. when
We start To get John" she said.
DO you know where he isg" ali.
sently.
AT a little ssnitarium In the ooun.
try about 20 miles from here. He knew
what was happening to himself. lie
went alone after telling Tom the night
81 the party that he might co." she
said.
She didn't have 10 saw that she was
rcmorscful. Her voice told more than
words could have told.
And then a question which had been
In the back of my mind al morning
came 10 the surface. A. much as
know II would pain her. felt tina,
I must know.
TO he ContinurdJ
Copyright. 1921. y. T.. A. Scrviccl
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-10-26

In measure unknown 10 any other
portion % Texas. the Panhandle and
Plains areas are everything In common.
u would be- Impossible 20 advance the
interests Of one community. generally
speaking. without rejecting bcnefi, TO
all the others. This II naturally a grea,
livestock and poultry territory. with
soils rich. deep and productive from
which TO grow supplies % grain and
forage for their maintenance. with the
maximum degree Of profit. The prob.
lens ~ the farm are no longer ex.
ciusivety those % the farmer. on the
other hand. they address ihemselye.
to every thinking man. regardless Of
the line II endeayor IA which he \.
firectly engaged. The successes ana
the losses OF the farmer are natter.
" concern to all thinking citizens.
Farm diversity. crop rotation. revised
,illage methods. all have their place.
IN the program that mus, demand the
attention II the people az a whole. with
commonly shared success. a. the Ut.
innate goal.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-10-26
-CONDITIONs ARE MENTAI.w

II one were 10 look for hard.
headed business man devoid Of freak.
ish frills a mentality" doubtless Frank
Kcli Of Wichita Falls would have a
prominent place In the first rank. And
yet. during his visi, m Amarillo. he II
quoted as declaring that present and
reccnt,y past undesirable and de-
pressed business conditions are large
u mcntalr'
This statement might mean but little
coming from lesser personality than
Frank kell. development wizard 81
Wichita Falls. but from his lips Il is
~ 6eep significance. Time after time
asscnsion has been called TO the fact
that psychology has great deal to do
with conditions. To some this state.
mont 10 the height az folly. but 10
others. there IL n depth In II. that can.
not BE- ignored. And now comes Frank
kcll recognized NJ at the top u the
list Of community developcrs-sinancier
and Ifomosor Of marked ability and
ever widening fame. with his endorse.
mont a the IDEA.
u win be recalled that Mr.. Keli de.
clarcd that the North Railroad Is not
q vain OF visionary scheme. He ex.
psesscd the belief that u 'can and
ought 10 be done" which n Frank KEEL
h really interested In Il. Is another way
~ snyinE 1t viii he DONE A big man
vintoning In terms % blEness. great
possibilities for community OF great.
nesp. In q description Of Mr.. Kell and
his conception Of this city ard the de.
velopment that 10 possible here during
the neat several years. railroads out
81 her. being one Of the elements
throush which real expansion should
ana must come.
while u may he that Mr.. Keii win
never take q dominant part In develop
mont activities In this city and the sur.
rounding territory. none must over.
lcok the fact that has work In connce.
tIon entcrpriscs In and around Wichita
Falls. entities him 10 consideration ny
those citses desiring n program tha,
VII unquestionably lead to progress
In view of these facts. Il is always IN.
sercssing TO have Mr.. Keil In Amarillo.
He is man q vision. one whose
visions have lead to accomplishment OF
the most desired order.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-10-26
hrs PIT ISSUE OVER.

The people az Amarillo have en-
couragcd and bull, up system ~
public schools that II crcdi, to all
concerned. These schools are no, the
results Of the work Of any one man,
hut rather are they the composite
evidence 81 the efforts of all Who have
In any way contributed to the advance.
ment Of their present state OF cx.
cellcncc.
Nor would u h. fair 10 those now
engaged In the work ~ the schools and
the SUCCESSORS to follow them. 10 AS.
sumo that the greatest heights have
tccn reached. fur unqucstionahly this
would b. lacking In fact. The heights
already reached must be- merely the
foundation stones for bigger. better.
and more excellent achievements. The
schools. like other enterprises and In.
s,i,utions of Amarillo. are forward look.
ing. The United States at the time
George Washington was president. had
made wonderful progress. having
thrown of the rule II foreign king.
and established an independent form
ot government. but although these
were extraordinary achievements. aud
marked distinct era not only In the
national life ~ this. but for other
ccuatics II was just the beginning OF
great program. which In reality is far
from complete at present.
80 with the schools: Those who have
engaged In this work FOE the com.
munity. In times past. have wrought
nohly and well. all things considered,
but they have closed no one esenue OF
worthy endeavor. They have but
served their day and generation. and
the program Is yet young. No one
would attemp. to say that many mis-.
takes have not been made by those who
have Administered the affairs OF the
schools. None would be so unthoughted
ss to condemn those making these mis-.
takes. for To "crr IL human. 20 fogive.
divine" Even the mistakes. have been
stepping stones to securcr heights. for
they serve as warnings as the days
come and go In carrying forward a
most important work In the interes;
% the entire community.
Now. the people IL this community
are confronted with the necessity OF
accommodating an expanding student
body. and this makes imperative more
buildings. The School Board. faithful
servants Of the people. after much
careful thought and consideration. have
called an election 20 determine n the
community viii vote an issue of $500.
900 In bond Cor the requirement Of
land the erection, aud equipment of
buildings 90 care for the growth de
mands placed against the schools. That
this proposition will h. endorsed over.
whelningly. there oanno, h. doubt.
The people are for and behind the
schools. and there IL no question that
they are convinced ~ the wisdom of
the Board In determining the aggregate
amount. and In calling the election 10
have their findings approved.
IL j. to h. hoped that the patrons
and friends Of the schools viii endorse
our bard TO the fulles, extent. The
bond issue will carry. but II should do
80 In such measure Ms 10 10 N vose NJ
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-10-26

tain a. 10 the mos, desirable course.
Rails WINS very reel ccn,ot 10 ~
founder. and the south Plains coun
Try ~ greatest possibilities. John Rails
was no gutter as these who huckcd
him IN his enterprises arc me aud all
able 60 testify. Ne fcught rs man
frhtr for that which be conceived to
H. rlghi. and now an that portion "
the territory mourns loss that viii
hong b. felt.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-10-26
FORwAnDxD ms COMMUNITY.

n snort time ago Information was
sent cnt that John n. Rails is dead.
This Information came as n shock 20
these Who had known John Rails. He
might not have been called a great
man BY thoee In the outside world. hut
- was big In his home community.
Never did man stand more strongly
behind his home town than ala John
Rails Nothing was too good for the
sown Of Rails. and the imprint Of l,s
founder was upon II from the first
In q very real way.
n 10 perhaps not making the state.
ment too strong to say that rails {.
the most outstanding town 81 it, size
n the Plains country Of Texas. a FAC,
clue TO the fIrcless efforts Of the man
Who founded Il. With a spirit OF de-.
vo(ion To the community. John Rails
prorhimsd the greatness ~ the terri.
TED, and through his endorsement.
moay addrd settlers were brought both
- the town snd country.
None Who visited the town Ct Ran,
dging the life time Of the founder. win
espr fnreef the pride and pleasure ex.
hIo1eed ~ john Rails. Visitors in
Isolls. wcs~ guests of the founder. and
he made II plain that he deemed Il an
honor to have people come IN from
rther PARTS Of the country % see the
thriving httie city In the South Plains
~ TEXAS
oahn tails Was n hard worker: he
~ man with ldsas. and these be
49, - s,srd behind. even when
~ = M hs<i friends wcrr uncer-
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-10-26

An atinosphcfir uis'
turlancc OF some In.
tcnsity. accompanied
by light local show.
crs and cooler wealth.
err ovcrsprcads the
eastern slope Of the
Rocky Mountains.
Western Texas. tho
Plains States and tho
Irelon ~ the Gulf. An
area ~ high pressure
|accompanics, Nv llght
local rains, and I'm
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-10-26

Getting In line Cor the good things
that are sure o. come IN this city and
section. Is q pcsiime that should he.
cinoe popular. ~ ali-excep, the pro.
fessionsl waiisrs who fail TO see any.
thing worth While In any rainbow OF
promise ~ prospective development.
Unfortunately every conmua.iy has
specimens Of thls breed.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-10-26

Amarillo l. going 10 make city.
finally. IN spite az the prsslrnisn that
II sometimes 40 much In evidenc. about
the streets and In the business houses.
but n this were transformed Into the
sunshine Il optimism the state OF city.
hood would H. reached fsr quicker.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-10-26
NOI1CR 10 THR PUBl.lO.

Az erruneoue rsfse~eion upon tne
sAA0olrs. Standing. o. reputation Of
any. lbcvl1uaL firm. eJncsrn OF cor
Vssoalen. that nay APPEAR In the col
uaao = Ths NswA yin ~ gladly cor
sssosA vhsa allsd 10 the attention Of
IT, G1itoe. II y not the intention Of
Tt nsvspapse 10 vrcngfully us~ Or
ln1Bo ana Individual urn. co~csrn o.
e0pWas,ca ana corrections WI Be
nals where warranted A. prominently
- - NJ wronsfuIly yub,ishsd refer
saco - article
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-10-26
Pat Skinner BUYS
Words Calf Crop

Pa, skinner of Medicine Ledge. Kan.
this week bought $500 steer and hclfcr
'al,so from q. r. Word of Amarillo.
tn price Icing about $40 head. aud
delivery to he immediate. The calves
ore from the Clarendon. husband ani
ralo Duro ranches ~ Mr Words.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-10-26

Mori of the lee In England II trans
not'cd FROM Norway In special fast
wooden ships.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-10-26
THE WEATHER
WEATHER FORECAST.

Amarillo and vicinity: "Wednesday
fair. ~, AAsu
West Texas: Wednesday fair.
synopsis of Weather Conditions.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-10-26

BETTER THAN SILVER
AND c0LD,-Codline. with
eonisntment 10 great gain. For
we brought nothing into this
world. and Il 10 certain we can
carry nothing out. And hsv.
ing food and raimen'. let Us
Herewith be eontent.--l Tim.
o,hy 6; 6,7.s.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-10-26

!. cosyrirhL 1874, \. Il. a. scrviceJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28
President Orders
Coordinate Buying
by L. S. Departments

washington, July 21-An eXecu-
tive order to coordinate purchasing
for the army, navy and shipping
board and permit transfer of sur
plus supplies from one government
agency to another, was signed today
by President Harding. 1t was under
Director Dawes of the budget bureau
and divides the country into zones
corresponding to army corps areas
for supply purchasing with a gener-
al purchasing agent for each area.
all working under a purchasing sup
ervisor in Washington.