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The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1921-01-28
Mechanical Courtesy.

Mr.. Coldcash Cat phone)-Hello.
Observation-Disclosures I'm trying to
get some service.
operator-But I'm ringing your
party.
Mr.. Coldcash-You little fibber. I
haven't given you the number yeti
Judge.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1921-01-28

You will never make mistake By
talking to n man about himself.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28

lege OF Surgeons. In London Is that endless life is
all impossible and that medical science will
very probably bring about conditions where this will
Toe the common fate OF man
The forces which bring about decay being
understood and studied and the remedy applied
that the body is renewed.
Insurance statistics show a rising average OF life
with each Development Of civilization
But pleasing the prediction may be TO those
who find this earth pleasant place and who have
great hurry about welcoming the Great Adven-
ture. there is Of coursa a joker to the prediction
Of the endless life.
For while years may be prolonged it will never
possible TO proIong youth. says Sir Arthur who
declares that yearnng for the endless life is unde-
sirabIe a form of madness. he writes:
The desire for the extension Of the span Of
life is a form of madness, and if people
would only think Of the condition Of life they would
never entertain the idea"
The search Of Ponce de Leon for endless youth
is as futile to science today as st was when he be
Ieved that it might be found in spring whose
would miracuIously preserve the bather from
the ravages of time
Longer youth is not impossible however. to those
who can keep alive their enthusiasms.
Longer youth belongs him who learns not TO
waste youth in dissipation, in waste in futile
things
Longer youth Is possible TO him who knows how
to keep his heart Young and his mind open to re-
ceive things.
Every today lives not five years. say the
insurance statistcians longer than did his grand
father but at least five times long
The early pioneers who came from the east to
settle in South Bend took seven or eight weeks TO
make the journey. Today by train less than a day
and by arplane tomorrow, only three hours stand
between this city and the seacoast on the east.
While science is endeavoring to solve the problem
of the endless life practical persons will turn
their minds the effort keep. their enthusiasts
and interests active and to taking advantage of
each opportunity for multiplying experiences-for
time is but the measure Of experiences meaningless
the idle or the pu~poseless, and important only
I'D those who use j, well.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
IOUR 4OuF-

This holiday season, Christmas to New Year is
Tho best period O: the whole 81 weeks of the calen-
lar II operates a ma 5net, ruling the wanderers
back toward home.
No matter how fl. you may be from home on
Christmas or Vie week following your spirit is with
the homc folks
eau is home from college. Mary. the stenog-
rapher catches interurban out of the city bound
for turkey dinner with pa and Travelling sales
careful not 10 miss the train that takes
them to wife and children. Brother Bill and Uncle
Jake who hadn't been heard from for months man
age to get the wire with a special delivery
letter or package
That is the real spirit of the hoTdays-the rising
of Home sweet-Home once a year above everything
else, sending the great word forth that the nght
still is shining from mothers window.
The most unfortunate person in the world right
now is the wanderer who couldn't get home for the
holidays"
It takes the holiday season make US realize
there is no substitute for home
The rich city bachelor may have an apartment
and clubs with luxuries that were denied squan-
derers from Du Barry the caliphs of ancient Bag
dad The flip of finger he has food delicacies
from all over the world all the comforts devised
by science, and the last wo.d in service.
Yet during the holidays he would trade all this
for the humble home and sweet-faced mother that
exist only in his memory
Grandfathers old chair needs upholstering
The springs coming through the seat 1t
creaks. 1t Yet grandfather wouldn't ex-
change for and easiest chair of the mil
lionaire's club. The old arm chair fits the crick in
his back. It's solid comfort-blss. And it's home
Conveniences are not always comforts The
clubs steam heat regulated by thermostats is life
less alongside pas old base-burner or the roaring
logs in the CRATE.
Ice water. served on silver salver doesn't taste
as good a drink from the rusty lineup at the well
back home the farm.
home may be without modern conveniences
but institution it is the greatest luxury in the
world.
Travelling statesmen know this, all days of the year
It takes Christmas and the week following TO bring
the value Of home to the wanderers who have
srayed to the far the earth in the quest
for adventure and fortune.
Only thing more useless than man around the
house on a holiday is two men.
-o
An income IS what you can't live without or
within.
Now that we know why chicken crosses the
road. why does one cross her knees?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
4 PLEN FARMING.

u tbare we're turned loose in the city Chicago,
1000 rats infested with bubonic plague germs
there would be a panic in every city and the fact
would be bIazoned from the front page Of every
payer.
II there should come clicking over the wires the
news that 10000 rampant reds had organized TO
kin and destroy the militia and regular army would
be put on guard.
Yet the factt that 10000 counterfeit whiskey
labels had been found in one little shop in state
street store in Chicago gets 20 words of space and
is received as unnportant.
IL Is not news because these labels are being
printed by millions in every large city, labels which
are 20 be pasted bottles of poison and used
TO deooy those who desire evade the prohibition
law and pay fabulous prices for what they believe
20 whiskey
Those labels VIII go bottles Of rank poison
concoctions OF some alcohol drugs. ether and color
Ing matter 10 give them the taste and color Of the
forbidden whisky. but much worse than whisSey
that there Is no comparison
Every bottle IS FILLED with insanity. madness and
death. This poison traffic is killing directly and
indirectly hundreds OF
The mere finding OF these labels should be
,varnirx 10 the whiskey drinker that he takes his
life in his hands when ne tries to evade the law.
The danger of arrest s,isht. But there is almost
the sure certainty that the stuff is counterfeit, is
poisonous in dangerous.
Men who are patronizing booueggers who pretend
49, have the "real bonded STUFF should be interested
i'm these counterfeit labels
they mean that the real article is gone. the
SUPPLY exhausted. never 10 be renewed
Those who insist on poisoning themselves VIII find
other chemicals cheaper and just deadly bat not
more deadly.
The bootegger who became national character
when he pedded hidden supplies after the law went
into effect has graduated into confidence man and
retailer Of hidden poisons.
A more honest and efficient enforcement Of the
law Is demanded by the exposure OF the character
OF goods now sold well as by amy respect for law
itseIL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
OtherE ditors Them Ours
HOW POLITICS WORKS.
(kansas City Sfar)

washington dispatch announces that the atti-
tude OF the public the proposed four-power treaty
is being studied by democratic senators who would
Ike 10 fight the treaty. They believe that By the
t.e the holiday is ended" the dispatch SAYS
they v'l be in better position than now 20 Judge
whether they would find enough sentiment against
the treaty Justify them i'm attacking it,"
This is routine dispatch The writer Of Il
takes IL matter Of course that senators would
watt 20 whether they could get anywhere before
going record against the treaty. Every person
familiar with Washington knows the attitude de-
sCribed is a common
This is reason why congress is not more high
ly respected in the nation There are members who
viii make fight for what they believe Is right
without regard 20 the outcome. Put the majority
wait what good politics dictates Is the treaty
popular? They viii speak eoquently for IL Is il
likely be unpopular? They VIII find it fun OF
inquity. Is It a wonder that there are so many
sneers at politicians?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
More Truth
0Thdn PO0tru
ElY James 3 MQNta6lfc Z

THE ROMANCE OF TILE SEA.
Sailor" said I, to the sun-browned
lad
With the mariners rolling gait.
What glorious cruises you must
have had
From Oporto to Behring Strait
You have seen the flying fish skim
the foam
Where the Gulf Stream rippled
blue,
And the cachelots spout in the dark
ling gloam
CAS- I've read that they often do).
Tell me Of every thrilling cruise.
Talk Of the life you've led"
''The movies was good down to
Newport News
None better" the sailor said.
But, sailor" I cried. you have
seen whole fleets
Of the Portuguese Men o War.
You have heard the whine Of the
brine-wet sheets
AS YOU beat off a leeward shore:
You have cleft a track through the
green sea moss
While il chung 10 your rusty prov,
You have glimpsed the CLEAN Of the
Southern Gross
AS IL rose on the starboard bow.
From ri Chi Ii 70 Manfanzas Bay
You have breasted the rolling
tide"
There's plenty O. hootch down
Havana way
Swell Ticker" the tar replied.
But what Of the equatorial sun
To the SOU sou west Of Spain.
And the desperate time when the
spindrift spun
In the terrible hurricane?
What OF the Gains. when YOU toss
ed for days.
And never a breath OF breeze.
And nothing az all 10 attract the
gaze
But a desert OF empty seas?
You have dropped your anchor IT.
bights and sounds
From Brest 10 Van Diemans
Land"
Il seen Babe Ruth at the Polo
Grounds"
Said the sailor, "the Brighter fan
ned"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
OUR GUESS WOULD BE THAT
THERE Is SOME WHITE
NuIl. AROINn CLOSE

Ed. J. Beaudway. the widely
known fruit and produce man. sends
US the following item. which should
be OF interest to many Of the Gus
toners:
LONDON. Dec. ia Buff Or
pington cock at a poultry show
in the Agricultural Hall at Isling-
ton has laid an egg. This bird be-
gan it's career with all the attri-
butes OF a sure enough hen. II
laid eggs and cackled over them
in timeIhonored fashion. It's head
plumage and habits were all hen
like. As it grew its conformation
underwent a subtle change. 1t be-
gan TO grow d cocks comb sprOut-
ed a cocks tail developed spurs
and crowed in appropriate Occa-
sions-but it continued TO lay
eggs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
.mBcrtOnBrdleyS
"a Daily Poem
- 80 JUSTICE
= AT LAST

1t was an 1rate gentleman
Came in the laundry door
His countenance was full of wrath
In fact, the guy was sore!
Bring FORTH he said, bring forth
the fiend
To get his just deserts.
Bring forth to me the demon fell
Who sticketh pins in shirts!
my linen cometh back 10 me
Clean-washed and snowy white.
'GadzoOks,' cry. in the evening
dress
will fare forth tonight
Il take my dress shirt from its
place,
Then suddenly perceive
There are ten pins in either cuff
And twenty in each sleeve.
Again start 70 rut it on,
Again my speed I check
To take six pins from out the tail
And eight from out the neck,
And when I don that shirt at last.
That shirt so white and slick,
Some 90 pins I've overl ooked
Begin 20 scratch and prick,
And when l change shirts at night
Or when the day begins
II matters not. I always find
The shirts are filled with pins.
Then hale me forth this fendish
cove
Who pins these shirts Of mine.
Bring forth the gink who'd make
OF me
a fretful porcupine,
And when you've hailed him forth
at last
To suffer for his sins.
I'll shoot him with a blunderbuss
That's crammed with Laundry
pins!
Then shall I sit in ghoulish glee
And laugh at what I've done.
While he removes ten thousand
pins
Removes them, one by one"
It was an irate gentleman
Came In the laundry door.
His countenance was fun OF wrath
In fact that guy was sore
Copyright. 1929
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
BRIEF NEWS OF THE CITY.

bfNlIAf y ENS VI lftE NII1.
Mort Infield, vaudeville perfor-
mer. was over at the midnight sup
per John Scharnberg threw for the
performers and the press. Doing a
burlesque Apache dance, he sat
down on a hot radiator. he stuck
to his post for ten seconds or so.
then let out a whoOp. II was too
hot for him.
What's the matter Mort2" in
CURED Dorothy Doll.
I've got waffles from sitting on
the radiator" said Mort.
Let us take occasion at this time
TO inform all the folks that James
". Cookeae. chef at the Y.M.C.A..
assisted by Mrs. Cookeae. worked
their heads off last week preparing
the turkey and other goodies for
the big Christmas party for the
youngsters OF the City Rescue mis-
sion. Mr.. and Mrs. Cookeae had
been overlooked previously as two
I of the people who were instrumental
in making the party the grand sue
cess that II was.
Frank A. Herring. the well known
Eaglet editor sends US the following
bill, which will be paid when we get
rested:
Dr. VIM. r. Armstrong
TO FRANK Z. Herring
For 1-3 Col. Copy Switched
from Frank Z. Herring a
col. rates $500
20ec discount TO fraternal
brother 40
| tf 90
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
dust FOlRs @z G6S Hsssz

Just a bit better and just a bit squar-
er,
Not quite so ready to censure and
blame,
Quicker to help every man in the
game,
Not quite so eager mems failings to
see
Lord. make a regular man out Of me.
This I would like tc be-just a bit
truer.
Less of the wisher and more of the
doer,
Broader and bigger more willing to
give,
Living and helping my neighbor to
live;
This for the New Year my prayer and
my plea:
Lord, make a regular man oHt Of me
Copyright, 1920
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
EnR THE NEW YEAR

FOR THE NEW YEAR
This 1 would like to be-braver and
holder,
Just a bit wiser because I am older.
Just a bit kinder to those I may meet
Just a bit manlier taking defeat;
This for the New Year my wish and
my plea;
Lord. make a regular man out OF me.
This I would like to be-just bit
finer,
More OF a smiler and less Of a wilmer
Just a bit quicker to stretch out my
hand
Helping another who's struggling to
stand;
This is my prayer for the New Year
10 be:
Lord, make a regular man out Of me.
This I would like to be-just bit
fairer,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
BOSSES.
lDenver F,NpreSs.

Employees OF L. s Steel corporation now own
S11S.OcOC0O worth II stock the business that en-
ploys them They are increasing their holdings
about 100000 shares a year.
This gives YOU proI hetic glimpse into the fu-
ture In time thrift Will develop TO the point where
employees Will by buying stock become CONTROLLING
owners OF the great corporations.
That may come sooner than YOU expect. Employ
ers are beginning realize That does his best
work when he is a part owner OF the institution
that employs him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
The Tower g)Babel f& -
* ss;:;;2
eG1 Bill Armstrong Es5se 1ss.
CUSTOMERS, Mr.. BIRD THANKS YOU
DEAR BILL.

DEAR BILL
would like to take this opportunity to thank the
many folks Who contributed so spenddly to "Bill'
Armstrong; Tower of Babel making possible for the
City Rescue Mission feed 626 at the Y NJ c. A., Sat
urdsy, the of Christmas, and also to take of
$50 mothers and babies at the Mission that night
have been IN mission work 10 years and this is the
biggest party staged for needy mothers and children
during my These folks will forget the
kindness shown by all who in any way helped to make
the party successful.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
HOW LONG WILL YOU LIVE?

Il the Biblical Limitation OF lie TO three score
years and sn" 20 reeeive new Interpretation as
being simply "the voice Of experience in those early
DAYS ana viii there come time when the physical
man may have an endless llfe7
The answer Of Sir Arthur Keith, q the Royal Col
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28

New Years cards and other New
Years novelties at the Book Shop.
1I9 y. Michigan 81. Stationery.
fountain pens, gold and silver pen
ellis at attractive prices. 35e-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
WE MISS EN-.

We hope they will end the confer
ence in a few weeks. so Mr.. Wells
can go back 10 writing novels.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
LIKE THE OLD-FASHONED
KIND.

The open door in China appears
TO have a wait attached 20 il.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28

Make one OF Goldie Mann's five
cigar stores your nesting place
downtown. 35s-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28

These are the days when you
spend most of your time exchanging
your presents and getting the right
sizes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
SIGN FOR THE DUBLIN ULSTER
POW WOW.

Monkey Business As Usual"
Copyright, 1927
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
RAY A. BIRD,
City Rescue Mission.

For penalty for Switching
copy published Before
release" date
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28
TOTAL.

go additional discount IL paid
before Dec IS, 1921 .O5
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-28

Now that know why a chicken crosses the
road. why does one cross her knees?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02
JOFINE. GDDlE ROSE. ,JR.
Richmond, Va, July 26, 1921.

MIR. John e. Rose, Jr, Councilman represent
ing Lee Ward, who is candidate for the office of
Commissioner of Revenue, subject to the Demo-
cratic Primary, August I'd, 1921, has been serving
the public for number of years, and enjoys
record of a conservative, yet progressive Coun-
Gilman
Our observation of Mr.. Rose has been that he
is always ready to lend his efforts to forward move
ments for the advancement of Richmond and the
votes he has cast legislative matters in the
Council have been consistent with economical and
efficient government always displaying the cour-
age OF his convictions without regard as to how
such votes would effect him politically
Respectfully submitted
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02

May 10. 1920, when Il party OF private
detectives were sent there to cvict
miners from houses of the Stone
Mountain Coal Corporation. lie WIS
charged with leading the people OF
the town. who battlrd with the de-
tcctivcs as they were about TO take Il
train for Bluehcid after the cvictions.
Ten persons were Killed in the fight
and Hatfield. Chambers and twenty
two others were indicted.
Hatfield Acquitted.
At the trial. which was held at
Williamson, the county scat OF Min
20 County. early this year. g. T.. Live
~ was one OF the most important
witnesses for the S:atc. He testified
that he had gone To MatcwIn soon
after the battle and. opening a store
there, had gained the confidence OF
many Of those mentioned In conucc-
ton with the shooting He admitted
on the stand that he was in employ
OF the detective agency whose men
had been killed I'm the fight. Lively
closed his store at Matcwan during
the trii,. which resulted in the ac-
quittal of Hatfield and his coInNtn-
ions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02
SOUTH IS TURNING
AGAINST CALOMEL
Mr. D0hs0n, the "I.ircr Tone"
Man, Responsible for
Change for the Better

Every druggist In town has noticed
4 great falling OF in the sale OF Gallo
mel. They all give the same reason.
Dodson's Liver Tone is taking its
place.
'Calomel IS dangerous and people
know it" Dodson's Liver Tone Is
personally guaranteed by every drug
g.st who SELLS IL. y large bottle
doesn't cost very much. but IL IL fails
to give easy relief III every case OF
liver sluGg!shncss and constipation.
lust ash for your money back.
DodEon's Liver Tone is a pleasant
tasting. purely vegetable remedy
harmless 20 both children and adults.
Take "a spoonful at night ana wake
up feeling fine: no bi!iousness. sick
headache. acid stomach or cons,i-
pdied bowels. |; doesn't griuc or
cause Inconvenience all the next day
like violent calomcl. Take 4 dose OF
calome! today and tomorrow you WEI!
feel. weak. Sick and nauseatcd Don't
lose a Observation-Disclosures
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02
PRESENTERS OF REPLICA
ON LAST LEG OF JOURNEY

Members Of the commission which
presented NirGinia's gift to Great
hrl'ain. rer.ica OF the Ifoudon
slatu" Of Washington. which now
stands In Trafalgar square. London.
were expected TO arrive in Montreal
,'s' hiGht on the steamer Corsica. II
IS expected that they will come to
their homes In Virginia with AS Ii,tIc
delay as possible.
The members OF the party received
nigh h"nors during their stay abroad
not IN" least among which was their
reception by the King OF ENGLAND and
his conSort. and their incatin.. win
the popular young Prince nf Wales
lhcy we're also entertained by our
own Lady Astor, only woman member
OF the British Parliament. Friends
cf the commissioners are eagerly
awaiting personal narratives OF tho
trip.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02
D HATFIELD IS SLAIN IN
IN DUEL WITH DETECTIVE
rmcr Police Chief of Mntcwan
Dies on Courthouse Steps
"With Boots On"
MrANIoN ALSO is KILLED
|liccman Chambers Falls Dead
with Bullet In Heart When Pts
OILS Begin "A-pOpping" - II e.
mark Leads to Double Tragedy.
IRy Associatcd rrcss.l

WEIGH. ". VA. Aug. l.-Sid Hat
u Former chief Of police Of
icwan. and Ed Chambers. "a police
n OF that place, were killed in "a
fight In the courthouse yard here
rtly before noon today. II. G.
ely, private detective. and foIr
or persons. were arrested in con-
lion with the shooting.
Iatflcld and Chambers were saun-
nr down the street on their way
the courthouse just before noon.
IN they caught up with number
frlcnhs The whole party wa,
ut 10 enter tho huilding when they
Lively. who also WAS one OF 4
ty.
|ccording 10 persons nearby.
|cly ANA Hatfield exchanged greet
f. Then something was raid
eli brought on a quarrel. The men
|ncd grWttly excited ana were
ing loudly when .hc shooting be-
No one could he found who
lid say who fred the first shot, so
:kiy was il done.
Dead ON Courthouse steps.
he ucNt moment. Hatfield and
nhcrs were stretched dead on the
IS OF tin. courthouse. Hatfield with
bullet Ia his chest ana Chambers
y one through his head and one in
brcast.
any persons from the sourround-
country had come In To attend
1T and were Ia the vicinity when
tragedy occurred. They scattered
|hly and there were rumOrs that
|Imbcr had been slightly wounded.
these reports were not confirmed.
he sheriff at one" took charge qr
| situation and Lively VAS placed
Ter arrest. Efforts TO locate others
the Hatfield ANA Lively parties
e unsuccessful. but. 4, was cx-
cd that further arrests would be
g later. Arrangements We're made
tho coroncr'S inquest tonight.
Hnthrid Had Two Pistols.
was stated that iiatG"ld had two
OILS. one Of which contained moth
but empty shells. Chambers only
ono gun Some of the shells in Il.
vas declared. mad been fired.
Htncid was arrested las, week in
ncct!on with tho shooting up Of
town of Mohawk, " Va, abou, a
ago ana brough, 10 WEIGH. where
Sas placed In Jail. Chambers also
TO appear in court today in con
Ion with the same case. Hatfield
released on bail.
atneld Was chief Of police in the
g mining village OF Matcwan on