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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03
Foreign Rate. S1.85 per month.
JANUARY 3, 1921
TOO MANY BOOKS.

"Of making books there Is no end" said Solomon;
"and much study is a WEAKNESS of the flesh" What
would he say II living a the present day.
when books are being written in such
bers that the american Publishers association il
disturbed and says it is going to try to persuade
authors down their output
The publishers are disturbed because they can
not sell all the books that they publish. But the
reading public also has ground for complaint Amid
the enormous outpouring Of publications the
reader is bewildered. Some have merit; others
trash; but all are praised by the publishers The
reader, unable distinguish between the good AMI
the bad, likely not chooses of the latter.
Wbereupon, in disgust n says. with Lowell. What
a sense of security in old book which Time has
criticised for u.s." and goes the library and picks
out Old volume when next he feels in the mood
to read a book. This is no doubt the explanation for
the discovery reported by publisher that whereas
the average American family buys 600 daily news
papers in year It buys only two books.
X regretted by the publishers that the newspa-
pers do not give attention to book reviews.
As much notice should be taken OF a new book, IT is
said. as OF a rlay. But the output of books
is so tremendous that if an attempt made
to review them all there would not be much space
left important
The remedy fer the situation lies with the pub
fishers Let them use greater discrimination in the
selection of books for publication; let them refuse
to publish trash; and the public will soon learn that
when a book is recommended it has merit Then
there will be fewer books left on the publishers
hands
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03
COST OF A CHEAP WATER PIPE.

Complete figures the recent typhoid epidemic
IN Salem, o.. afford impressive lesson on the
folly OF a pennywise policy in municipal affairs.
That epidemic traced to a broken tile pi[e
through which the city obtained its supply.
In laying the pipe line. tile used instead Of
iron because it meant saving Of 81 500. pipe.
properly cemented ould not have allowed the dis
germs to leak in from any infected place along
the route. The city also saved $1,000 year by
glecting meteorological supervision OF its water.
That saving of s2,5OO cost Salem. according to a
careful calculation. less than s450.OOO in actual
money. The estimate includes public and private
expenditures for the o patients, loss Of
tine by wage-earners funeral expenses for so
deaths. value of the lives lost at $4,000 average
valuation per person, and business losses due to
lowered earning power and avoidance of the city by
outsiders. 1t takes of all the Jain and
What happened in that little city OF u 900 people
might happen anywhere If similar economy were
practiced The only cheerful thing about it is that
through Salems bitter experience many another
community may be saved from similar visitation
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03
More Truth
Than Poetry
By JAMES J. MONTAGUE

THE ROUNDER'S RESOLUTIONS.
I'm going to tackle tasks I've long
neglected.;
I'm going to heed the counsels Of
the wise;
Mistakes I've made are going to be
corrected:
Dreams 1 have dreamed I'm going
TO realize.
My energy shall never be diminished
With all the zip that's in me 1
shall try
To do the work that I have left un-
finished.
While idle wasted hours hurried
by.
Ny putting has been bad-I'm going
TO mend II,
And when again I stand upon the
tee,
The pellets going where I want to
send il;
I'm going to play the course in
eighty three.
And at the track I'm going to pick
the winners
And keep my money off the hal
and lame;
I've had the costly luck of all be-
ginners
But in the future I shall learn
the game.
And what I gain by winning on the
HOSES,
AS there is not a doubt that shall
do,
I'll use in making up my poker
must get even with that pirate
And all the money that win al
poker.
Though very great the sum is sure
TO be,
I'm going to give TO some smart
clever broker
And let him clean the market up
for me.
I've loafod too much-I've wasted
time and money
Around the hive Of life I've been a
drone.
While busy workers gathered in the
honey
Rut now I mean to come into NY
own.
Good resolutions these-it's hard Ia
make 'em.
And harder still It is 10 see 'em
Though,
But ere a month has passed I'll
likely break EN-
Which will not trouble mel al
ways do.
Copyright, 1920
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03
SIGHT SINGING.

From London, Ems. comes word that sight-sing-
ing has fallen of sadly in the schools. Pupils seem
not 10 possess any ability in reading music. or 10
have had that ability neglected until it is lost
committee OF leading musicians has been inyestigat
ing situation the primary grades training
schools Its report establishes certain interesting
facts.
The decline in sight-snging ability has come dur
ing the past 90 years Today there barely 80
dents entering the training colleges who can read
music at sight as compared with 100 students two
decades back. Choir masters and teachers of solo
singing ind that valuable lessons and time must be
given TO teaching the reading instead Of voice-tran
ms. one of the reasons given for this change in
the music work Of the schools is that there are
not enough music masters TO so around to all the
schools and grades. and that the ordinary teacher
either has not the time the ability teach music.
This is interesting in view OF the fact that in many
cities in the United states sight-snging
ing more common. Children in the grades OF most
Of our public schools today read music sight.
while older members OF the same family who pass
- through the schools recently Is years ago
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03
BAD PSYCHOLOGY.

ANY American blessed with reasonable
health who insists taking his troubles
seriously should be sentenced TO six months in
Europe. where there are real troubles ana
where life itself is daily battle for
istence."
SO says the New York World. with full justifca-
ton. Misfortune like prosperity. is always compare
tive. Happiness is judged by contrast with misery,
and misery by contrast with happiness. The intense
gloom that has been gathering this country
during the last few months is natural and inevta-
BILE consequence of shutting our eyes to what is go
ing on elsewhere. interest in foreign conditions
desirable If for other reason than to show what
q blessed land this is and how lucky its people
Herbert Hoover who knows business and social
conditions In both Europe and America. says that
half the trouble with business is psycholog ica"
Probably than half the trouble with the Amer
lean nation a whole is psychological 1t has been
engaged in gloomy concentration it's misfor-
tunes Any alienist will tell how bad that is IN the
OF individual 1t is just bad for nation.
The individual remains sane and normal only by
checking Up his thoughts and feelings with
those OF other individuals This time the year
when inventories taken. Let Americans take
national inventory checking up business and social
conditions here with those OF the old world and
learn how vastly richer and happier they are, and
how intellectually better is their prospect for the
ture Then Americans will stop feeling poorer and
more wretched than those who really have some
thing be wretched about
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03
The Horoscope
SUNDAY AND MONDAY,
TAN n u

Splendid auguries dominate on this
day with every forecast OF good for
tune and happiness. both in business
affairs and in those OF the home and
the heart. All testimonies point GO
success and satisfaction. The mind
may be illuminated. with a leaning
10 the occult and metaphysical.
Those whose birthday II IS have
the prophecy Of a successful and
happy year. A child born on this
day may be clever. though quiet. and
will be fortunate.
Monday may prove 20 be an active
day, but one beset with small wOr-
res and disappOintments. L may be
inadvisable 10 risk money IN any
sort Of venture. as Jupiter is inim-
ical and Saturn. also, lends a
thwarting ray. There IS some dan
ger forecast for deceit and treach-
cry. Those In employment are more
fortunate. and II qualified. may push
for increase or promotion. Cores
pondence and contracts are favor
ably aspected.
Those whose birthday It is have
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03

had very little OF such training. This is a matter
for rejoicing in America
The English investigating committee concludes
its report with these words:
1T be remembered that the
jOrty OF the 100000 children in our schools
may never have the use OF piano other
musical instrument, and II they off from
the most readily available OF acquiring
knowledge of musical notation through sight
ednging they may always be debarred from
trance into the realm OF practical music"
Ii j. hoped that the progress made in the
schools Of Ibis country will be lost To be able
read simple music sight and to join !n group
and choral singing is a Joy which nobody should be
made to forego because of neglect in childhood.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03
JUST FOLKS
THE NEW YEAR.
By EDGAR A. GUEST

THE NEW YEAR.
liked the old-style New Years day
When friendly calls we used to pay,
An with our friends we sat about
TIL twelve TO let the old year out,
An then with racket an with din
We proudly let the New Year IN:
The oldest heart back then was
stirred
By smuin' face an cheerful word,
An none would pass the day unless
He'd wished his neighbOrs happiness.
Back then we set the day apart
For special service Of the heart;
The most important job we had
Was maxim other people glad,
An shown 'em by word an deed
That spite O. difference of creed.
or rank or place or wealth or fame.
They had our friendship just the
same;
An just TO make our meaning clear
We wished 'em all a glad New Year.
No distance was too far to go
Along the drifted lanes o snow
To greet an old friend tried an true
An all the old time joys renew;
We'd sip their dandeliOn wine
An smack our lips an call il fine,
An eat at every stop we made
Some fancy cake the women made,
An then we'd wish 'em everything
OF joy a glad New Year could bring.
like the old style New Years day
An wish IL hadn't passed away
No printed card can take the place
OF friendly hand an smilin' face
Or kindly glasses raised to clink
A pledge o. friendship as men drink
Each others health an softly tell
They hope the Year will treat 'em
we'll
Nothing has equaled, after all,
That good old fashioned New Years
call.
Copyright, 1920
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03
Cuts, Burns
HamIIn's Wizard Oil . Safe First
Aid Urea saonS

How often lockjaw, blood poi
soning, the loss of an arm or leg,
or sometimes even life itself, re-
suits from the neglect of a burn or
little cutl Hamlin's Wizard Oil Is
a safe and effective first aid treat
ment. 1t is a powerful antiseptic
and promptly applied to wounds of
this kind will lessen the danger OF
blood poisoning. Keep it handy.
Wizard OIL IL good dependable prep
Aration 20 have IN the medicine chest
FOR nrst aid when the doctor may be far
away. II IL soothing and healing and
quickly drives out pain and innamms-
ton 81 cases OF BprsinA bruises. cuts.
burns. biteS and stinEa Just as reliable
too for stin neck. sore feet. cold sores
esnker sores. earsehs and toothaehS
Generous size bottle 16c.
II you are troubled with constipation
or sick headache try Hanllin's Wizard
Liver Whips Just pleasant little pink
pllls st druggists fer teS, Guaranteed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03
SANTA'S ACCOUNT

Santa Claus has made up his Christmas accounts
for America, and they interesting The dear OLD
saint 800 100000 worth of this year.
hfths OF which were OF American manufacture. thus
putting United States we'll the head of the in
dustry,
The Japanese provided s1ooOo,oOo. the Germans.
SIS 600 900. and France and other European nations
the rest. Germany's toys were mostly lead soldiers
and wariike playthings
According to a report issued by the Toy Manufac-
turers OF America, this years sales indicate "a
healthy optimism and return TO more normal
ditons in the home" People were not afraid to buy
generously. but they bought with judgment. Few
warlike toys were purchased Expensive toys were
sought only by the very rich. People OF moderate
means bought simple things OF price commensurate
with their incomes. The year before. workngmen
veled IN extravaganza
SO Santa Claus closes his brooks. serene in the
knowledge that the country is sound In spite Of
gloomy views. that children are happy. and that
their parents are settling down to normal serenity
and common sense.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03
Wool and Cotton
Underwear

During these frosty days. DR.. Jaeger's
Underwear, 1000 pure wool will be a
comfort to both men, women and chill
dren.
Ladies wool union suits in natural and
white Different weights and qualities
From 1919 to $500.
Ladies' Cotton Richelieu Underwear,
good medium weights in all styles Dutch
neck elbow sleeve. ankle length; low
neck no sleeve, ankle length; low neck.
no sleeve. knee length; round neck, elbow
sleeve, ankle length; high neck long
sleeve, ankle length. We also carry this
medium weight in the bodice top and
ankle length.
Childrens Union Suits in cotton and
wool. natural and white. $500 to $40.
Childrens vests and pants in natural
and white at $l25 to $l.95 each.
Stephenson's shirts and drawers for
men at $3.50 to 5000 each.
Stephenson's union suits for men at
$3.50 to $500.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03

the possibility Of a successful year
if they handle their money matters
with care. Those in employment
have excellent prospects. A child
horn on this day may be clever, YER
satile and successful IN whatever
may be his employment.
Copyright, 1920
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03
WRONG AGAIN.

When we supposed the Fleet Cor
poration's motto was Ships Ships!
Ships! Shipsl" it really was Graft!
Graft! Craft"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03

Suts-former price up to $2879-$l750.
Suits-former price up to $5000-$29.50.
Suits-former price up to $65.0O-$45.00.
Suits-former price up to $89.5O-$65.OO.
Suts-former price up to 5.00-$70.50.
Suits-former price up to $l25.00-$8950.
Suts-former price up to $l75.00-$ 1900.
Dresses-former price up to $35.O0-$l9.50.
Dresses-former price up to $39.50-$27.5O.
Dresses-former price up to $59.5O-$45.0O.
Dresses-former price up to $89.50-$65.00.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03
WITH CHILE AND ARGENTINA
OUT.

It doesn't look al If the League Of
Nations would start with much of a
waiting list.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03
HARD LUCK THAT SHE CAN'T.

California would be the richest
state in the union If she could only
export her climate.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03
GEORGE WYMAN & CO.
q e Us-
5toef Open; m
Except aurdayc closed at
Ready-to-Wear Clearances
Lowest Prices of the Season

Coats-former price up TO $3500-S9.50
COats-fOrmer price up to $2500-$l 500.
Coats-former price up to $40 00-$25.00.
Coats-former price up to $6750-$45.00.
COats-former price up to $50 50-$6500
Coats-former price up to $l35. 00-$75.O0.
Coats-former price up to $l65 00-$ 5000.
Plush Coats-former price up to $5000-$25
Plush Coats-forrner price to $50. $3.50. so
Plush Coats-former price up to $ll0-$69.5
Plush Coats-former price up to $l35 00-$9
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03

II there was. picture please the
number OF arrests there would be
along the first week in January.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03
The Tower of Babel
BY BILL ARMSTRONG

Thank Heavens. there's no federal
amendment thus far against a per
son breaking their New Years reso-
lutions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03

Dame Fashion Will probably de-
cree felt boots next.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03

Liberty bonds may be low but they're still the
steadiest and safest securities the market. and
nobody ever loses them except the that
sells them
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03

We don't see how there can be
room for anyone else in New York's
underworld; there's so many moving
picture producers busy down there
photographing 1t at all times
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03

We could forgive a girl anything
but the wearing OF them dam buckel
arctics.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03

There was a young lady named
Banker.
Who slept on a ship while at anchor
She woke up in dismay.
To hear the mate say.
Wen. boys hoist the sheets up and
spanker!"
A correspondent asks Us 10 solve
this knotty problem:-
a young gentleman becomes en-
gagged TO a very beautiful young lady;
some little time before their pro-
posed we'd ing he learns she has a
wooden leg. Should he break 1t off ?"
We refer our correspondent respect
fully to Lena Pickle. Of The New
Idea.
Frank Jefferies was about TO take
an examination for life insurance.
you don't dissipate, do you ?"
ready for the tests Not a fast
liver. or anything OF that sort?"
Mr.. Jeneries hesitated a little,
looked a bit frightened. then replied,
In a small piping voice: Il some
times chew a little gum"
SHADES OF AL TENNYSON!
Dear Little Evelyn ImOgene,
Everybodys pet;
And the way she bosses Dad around
Is something fierce you bet.
She SEE Daddy dear / love you
Please come over here
I've little plan 10 tell you
To whisper in your ear.
Then she told about some children
Who were hungry, cold and sad;
Who never had a mothers love
And some who had no Dad.
They never had a Christmas tree
With toys and things to use.
They never had good eats. clothes,
And no money TO buy shoes.
Then Daddy stopped to think
and smiled
And said my own Dear little
Weentsy girl Papa's only kid
You bet I'll do this thing for you,
And now we know he did
YANKEE D.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03
Flannelettes

Ladies gowns in plain colors and fancy
striped pink and white and blue and
white. Sizes: 5. g and T.
Former price $4.50-clearance $2.25.
Former price $2.50-clearance $500.
Former price $2.50-clearance $I.75.
Former price $2.25-clearance $3.50.
Out sizes in hannelettes-ls. l2, 20.
Former price $4.50-clearance $2.25.
Children's Aannelette gowns from to
4 years.
Former price 2.O0-clearance $3.50.
Sleeping suits with feet from 2 to 10
years. Blue and white and pink and
white striped.
Former price $2.00-clearance $I.25.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03

Almost any man should be able to acquire moro
friends 81 the average kind than good him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03

Thank Heavens, there's no federal
amendment thus far against a per
son breaking their New Years reso-
lutions.
II there was. picture please the
number Of arrests there would be
along the first week in January.
We could forgive a girl anything
but the wearing OF them dam bucket
/ arctics.
Dame Fashion Will probably de-
cree felt boots next.
We don't see how there can be
room for anyone else in New York's
underworld; there's so many moving
picture producers busy down there
photographing 1t at all times.
The reformers, who are advo-
| eating the Sunday blue laws. are
! said TO be late s,eepers. Sure, they
lay in bed trying 10 think up some
new method OF meddling. that can
De whipped into some kind Of a law.
Some Of the editors pooh. pooh
| the blue laws, with the explanation
/ that they can't do that" And
they talked in the same tone OF voice
about the 18th and some Of the
other better known OF the amend
/ ments.
We observed Tom Branden look
| ing up the weather reports for New
| York the other day. You know
| what that means
There were three Of four murders
\ in social clubs in New York city on
| New Years eve. 4 New Yorker
sure has a drowl idea Of the mean
ing of the word social"
For the love OF Mike. what's be-
! come OF James Middleton Cox? Even,
Joe Grand Leader doesn't seem to
be able 10 enlighten US.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03
Millinery

Unusual in shape are these Satin and
Georgette Hats which have just arrived.
All shades and attractive models. $500
to $1,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03
Wool Serges

40-inch all wool French Serge, navy
and black. Former value $500 at Sl.59.
50-inch all wool Storm Serge. sponged
and shrunk. Former value $3.50 at
$3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-03
DoneSticS

One lot heavy Wool Bed Blankets
large size. Pretty plaids in grey and
white. tan and white. pink and white.
This blanket sold at $l4.50 now for
1915 pair.
Wool Finished Blankets-regular dou-
bic bed size--pretty plaids-all colors-
heavy twiled weave. Was $500 now
$3.50 pair
Outing Flannels-a lot Of extra heavy
fine quality-all desirable patterns-good
selection-27-inch. Sold at the first of
the season for SOC yard-clearance 25c.
Bed Comforters-made Of extra fine
quality slikaline-toP and bottom with
plain satteen borders-hlled with pure
white carded cotton. Solo at $I0.50 TO
ST so now at S6.75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-24
SHELBY ARTISTS ID MEET AUGUST 3O-31.

Montevallo, August e3.-(Special) The Shelby County Baptist associa-
 ton will meet at Antioch church, near Columbiana, August 90 and 3l. The First Baptist church of Monte
 vallo at it's business meeting to- day selected the following messen- gers to this association: H. l.. Wool
 ley, Calvin Wilson, R. A. Reid, Mrs.
 R, A. Reid, Mrs. J. W. Randy, Mrs l.. c. Horn, F. F. Grove, Miss Hat
 tic Lyman, Mrs, Walter Mullsey, Mrs. D. r. Walker and Sam McGaughy.
 1t will be noticed that six odt os the eleven messengers are women, The Shelby county Association has
 for several years admitted women on an equal footing with men, and
 the Montevallo church was probably among the first churches in the whole country that gave it's women mem
 bers equal voting privilege with men.
 Pastor W. D. Ogletree has been
 the pastor of the Montevallo church for five years and three months. Dur
 ing that time a very gratifying progress has been made in all lines
 of work. During the past year the
 net increase in membership has been about Is per cent, and the contribu- tions have been greater than in any preceding year. The amount raised was: for home expenses, $2,s32.26; for Seventy-five Million campaign,
 sI,66s.7o: total, $4.500.a6.
 The apportionment for this church for the Seventy five Million cam- paign Is s1.500. It has therefore, gone over the top by s16S.70. This is a splendid record for church In a village of 900 population.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-24
JUDGE RnICKELL AT MOULT0N

Moultcn. August 2a.-(SpeciaI. )-- Circuit court, presided over by Judge Robert c. Brickell of Huntsville. con- vened for lawrence county Monday. X very heavy docket awaits the att tention eff the law at this time in the main minor cases. yet enough to take all the time of two weeks lf they r<cejvs attention. A number of lawyers as0 various nearby coun- ties ana teNAs srerin attendanee.