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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

spectators as an Elinor Glyn pro-
duction. True, the wedding service
does not impose a specific obligation
TO kiss but usually the contracting
parties are more than willing 10 en-
act the pretty role Although we
may safely assume. that in the ma
jOrity OF cases the practice has not
been wholly neglected during the
period OF courtship. there Is an IN
expressed recognition OF an abrupt
change in the flavor. II we may so
la bel the delicate term. IN the caress
simultaneous exchanged with the
marriage vows In France, where
young people are not permitted the
liberty accorded In this country, the
picture NAV be truthfuliy named
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

a pretty girl when ne can and for a
woman 10 vicariously enjoy the kiss
IS which the popular hero OF the
movies places upon the virgin lips
Of the heroine in the last reel.
Whether kissing should be regard
ed as beneficial or harmful wholly
depends upon who is doing the kiss
ing. II you happen 20 kiss your own
husoand-well and good; - II you
are kissing some other womans hus-
band, you are placing yourself liable
for trespassing on other peoples
property.
True. there are women who are
liberal in the broadest sense OF the
term with their husbands. but there
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

The First Kiss" but here in Amer
lea the number IS tactfully ignored.
Probably the first year the neces-
sity Of kissing for the young husband
and the luxury of the caress FOR the
bride are happily united but as time
rushes forward. even among the
most romantic the kiss gradually
SINNERS down 10 an inoffeasive EVIL
dence OF friendliness-sOmethins
Ike the pat you give 70 a faithful
dog. No reproach meant FOR dis
play OF a more ard pt emotion would
be in opposition 20 natural laws.
Probably IL is from this lack OF the
SAVIOR peculiar TO original participa-
ton. which prompts a man 70 kiss
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

are too many others who though
not caring much themselves for such
frivolous things as kisses, flare up In
righteous Indignation n some one
else attempts the courtesy. Better
play safe. those OF you who justify
your actions By questioning that
which wlthholds pleasure from a sex
whose chief need is for sympathy.
Coming 20 the conclusion OF this
more serious discussion viii broad
~ speaking classify kisses as con
vention DEGREES a. perfectly proper.
as failing within the realm OF neces-
sity while ali others though widely
Continued on page I'D
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

MT. and Mrs Charles T. ZE ~-.
Mr.. and Mrs ward l. Mack. Nr
and Mr.. a. n. Weller. lTr auI Sire
II. 2. Shock. Mr and Airs e T.
Bonds. lfr and Ms 2. II Potter
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

The marriage q Miss Nine
Hutchinson. 6RuEhtsr q 1dr. and
Hrs. Walter Hutchinson 1s05 IAN
Ooln way z. and Loo Cunningham.
OF ERshart, con Of Lfr. and Mrs. Ed
ward Cunningham, OF Pieroe-On. IND.
took place Saturday morning a. q
O'olOCi< AZ the parsonage Of the Flrz-
Evangelical church. Mlshawaka
Rev. : H Evans. Officiating The
bride, who was Unattended. wore
becoming gown OF dark blue beaded
gsougette with dark Ia, and her
corag g was q Russell ross SIR
q I'd Mns Cunningham LETT al noon
for Chicago 20 take a lake TIP a1i
will De az home after Octobsr 60
EIkhart
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

Geraldine Hagerty and Jean Vans
lee. 1893 Miner 81. entertained -
friends Saturday afternoon Games
ard acontest featured the afternoon
the favor being won By Anna Ra6er
Light refreshn eDts were served.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

Twelve members OF The Waneta
Sewing circle enjoyed an ali day
picnic AZ Porswatcmi park Friday
Plans were made during the busincss
session Tor a card parry 20 De given
a. ". o. W hau Tuesday afternoon
Sept 8. The neat regular meeting
wiz be held IN two weeks a. .hs
home OF Mrs s. Clark. s19 Eizhth
81. River Park.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

Mr.. and Arrs. A. B. Thlelens en-
tsFtS1ned informally twenty guests
81 dinner last evening az the Cham
o Lakes Country club
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-27

Continued on page ID
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01

erfu propaganda AZ work 20 discredn and emascu-
late tho National services; no other satisfactory
PLANTATION Of the present conditions can be ad-
vanced.
IF this is true the Services viii be unable 10
counter it alone. The public VIII have TO come 10
tho rescue Of its Army and It's Navy against such
unmanly attacks II the nation Is have
petent hands and brains 70 defend IL in the fu-
ture"
II this paper accurately gauges public opinion.
there IS OF a reason behind the sentiment than
can be traced 10 any definite work Of propaganda.
The people have never had any reason to suspect
the loyalty the public spirited sentiments OF those
who wear It's Uniform.
But the public has never welcomed the thought
OF a profession THE republic
II has believed that it's safety Hes in the readiness
Of the ordinary citizen leave his pillow in the
furrow signs Of danger and t5 rush the defense
OF the flag.
II has believed that its greatest bulwark Is in
the hearts Of men who believe in liberty and who
want liberty
This nation was peopled by those who came TO
this land OF liberty 70 escape the tyrannies OF
monarchy and the chief foundation of such
monarches a large army OF professional sol
diers with compulsory service.
The repugnance OF the popular mind to a large
standing army is not so much a of its cost.
ANNDbA44lAch
that the professional soldier Ia linked in the mind
with systems OF government foreign to the Ameri-
can ideal
The people know historically that the build
ing up OF large class Of professional soldiery has
always been followed by series Of expressions at
home and a likelihood of wars with other nations.
The whole trend of thought is toward the elm
nation Of the standing army and surpanting it
with other forces Of defense.
The sole purpose of army, in this republic, is
that Of defense. We not interested IN attack
weaker nations or the forcibly taking OF other
lands
Nations builded the theory Of empire have
far different for their armies than has America
and their theory such armies are essential and
necessary
This country welcomes the thought Of any plan
which will make every citizen better able to de-
fend his flag in the event Of attack.
has approved the PlattsDurg idea training
men in the arts OF warfare-but It has ap
plauded any effort to make Of its citizens simply
soldiers.
The people are jealous Of their ideals and their
traditions. There is hostility to the services
but there is a hostility to any program which
contemplates a professional military class in this
country.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01
Mrs. Solomon Says

How long. on ye Cynics. viii We
continue 70 scott at the follies Of the
married. and to taunt them with
your ow-you're-in-it?'
For, verify. in the school OF Expe-
rience. Marriage is the finishing
course. wherein a man acquireth
subtility and a woman getteth wis
dom and diplomacy. And, until the
Steam-roller Of Matrimony hath
passed over them. a youth and a
damsel are as fields OF stubble ana
highways OF uncrushed rock
Consider. how a Bachelor CROW
eth" and poseth anc docth stunts
for the admiration of women. Con
slider. how a damseI "dramatizeth'
herself. and piayeth A role for the
delight and confusion Of men. For.
70. the woman hath not had her
Vanity extracted. nor the man his
Ego suppressed.
And. unto them, all the world IL
but a stage. and all the other men
and women merely onlookersi
Yea, they are 50 brilliant IN their
own conceitl
But marriage reduceth the con-
ceit. and cureth the readiness. Il
toneth down. the opinions smooth
eth the SHARP points or the wit, anc
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01
IMPORTANT NEWS.

out or tho great grist Of hopeful prophecy for
1922 which comes from statesmen. diplomats fnan-
cers labor leaders and forceful women, the word
or Luther Burbank brings the most important news
Known the wizard Of plant life this aged
man says that he is on the threshold OF new dis
coveries beside which his former achievements will
seem insignificant
The past year has not been unimportant with
him Re has developed new strawberry larger
and more luscious. and giving greater yield. That
means more food for all the people
TIE has developed new flowers a new sunhower
whose seed may supplant wheat in some localities
kind OF flax that adds TO the clothing supply.
The quest of food is the first OF occupations The
great benefactors OF the race have been the ex-
plorers who discovered new areas that added to the
universal supply Of sustenance.
A Burbank announcement means that there will
be less hunger fin the world. for his work adds to
tho productivity OF the earth by creating species
Of plant life which add TO the total of supply.
Has he learned the secret of the desert those
great arid areas that are now useless? Has he
learned 20 train the cactus that It win be the
friend not the enemy OF man? Has he discovered
some new development Of the potato. or Of wheat
whereby there viii be twice the production that
man has had heretofore
Just as civilized man Is the result Of develop
meut which increases his power. so the develop
,uations do not hsht Hungry men do.
Some day. perhaps the strawberry Will he the
size OF pumpkins the apple grow TO enormous pro
portions. the wheat yield reach hundred bushels
to the acre. These are the real ciyilizers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01
GOVERNOR IS
AGAINST Il. s. HAND

PORTLAND. Me-, Dec. Glow
eminent Interference IS threatening
the independence Of individual states
and encroaching upon state rights,
Gov. Percival Baxter declared in an
address here.
Gradually the federal govern
ment is reaching out and getting its
grasp on the states activities" said
the governor. at does this by dol
ing out considerable sums Of money
on condition that plans approved by
the federal government are adopted.
Gradually fl has been encroaching
on our school department and those
departments having to do with
roads, health, forestry and fisheries.
1T is strange that the question Of
state rights, the rock on which the
country split so years ago, adopted
then in the south. is taken up now IN
the north. Very few persons realize
that gradually the federal govern
ment is going to invade most of the
state departments and take away
their independence"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01

ing % leave 90 fiat % struggle
through a hard winter as best 4
could without them. These resolu-
tions were presented 90 the confer
ence the next day. and graveiy re-
turned 90 the correspondents by the
official press agent. as n part Of that
DAYS conference communique.
Since then the only news has been
that the conference is stll deadlock
cd.
Some form OF trade agreement
may come out Of the Dairen affair.
but e. is not believed here that 60
win involve formal recognition by
Japan of the Chita government
While professedly non bolshevfk.
Chita Isl supposed 20 be under the
wing OF Moscow. and 90 IS said in
Toxic that not the least Of JapaRs
purposes in sitting. on the lid AZ Va
.adivostock and Far Eastern Siberia
IS 90 choke or any possible spread OF
bolshevism 90 the shores OF Nippon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01

hleth the rough edges Off the tenn
per.
Verify. verify. the Married Wo-
nan hath acquired an understanding
CT Man, and hath learned 10 bear
with his idiosyncracies. she hath
acquired the skill 10 tip-toe cauti-
ously around his vanity and 10 avo.I
treading upon his nerves and his
tender spots. The spinster seeketh
70 dazzle his eyes; but the wife
knoweth when 10 substitute soft-sos D
for paprika, sugar for spice. and
sympathy for sparkle.
For. all the vanity and self-assur-
ance Of maidenhood have been
crushed out OF her and turned into
the wine OF amiability and the milk
OF charity.
And, even as woman. so is a man
filled with self-glorffcation and
whims and ideals and childish con-
ceits.
Marriage giveth him an under
standing OF women and hlleth him
with liberation. II maketh him less
scintillating. and more soothing.
less soul-distracting. and more en-
durable. Yea. while The married
state robbeth him OF HIS dash and
his spice and his swagger. IL taketh
away also his seB- complacency and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01
If Shakespeare Wrote for broadway
BY James J. Montague

The Balcony Scene from Romeo
and Juliet: "a yard before Capulet's
house. Balcony above library win
dow. There is a sound OF an expen-
sive motor off stage. You can tell
IL Is expensive from the hum OF the
exhaust. IL that's doesn't convince
YOU the fact that IL Is in this sumptu-
Gus neighborhood ought 10. Take
one look at the house and you viii
be unable TO imagine a livver within
a block OF &c. The hum OF the ex-
haust ceases. and Romeo enters.)
Rome0-He jests at draw who
never lost a stack. CThis is a tech
nical joke. 1t will not be lost on
those who play the national sarEe.)
Juliet appears on the balcony.
Juliet-Capparently 10 the mcon)
Good looking chap. but a fast work
er. Even owadays they usually
wait 10 be introduced before kissing
you. CShe lights a cigaret)
Romeo-Helloi there Miss-er--I
say don't seem 10 remember your
name
Juliet-Aren't you getting a little
fussy? That didn't seem 10 deter
you from acting a little Of the cave
man at the party tonight.
Romeo-Well was a little carried
away. You never can tell what that
bootleg stuff Is going 10 do TO you
Juliet - (offended)-O so tina;
was 81 Well. you'd better run along
home and get your coop clear. When
7 want 10 be wooed by wood alcohol
III spend a few minutes in dads
wine closet.
RomeO-Don't get sore now, kid.
Honestly, I think you're a howl. Ia
be crazy about you if I was old man
Volstead himself Tell me your name
please do.
Juliet-It's a name you won't care
for
Romeo-Sure 7 Will. I'll inscribe
it on the tablets of my heart (asidcl
Golly. I'm glad that fellow todd me
to read one OF those Harold Bel
Wright novels. A guy certainly gets
a lot Of smooth stuff out of them.
Juliet-Very well-my name Is
Capulet Juliet Annabel Capulet.
ROmeo-(st eve do not
mean starting his motor. They al
ways start" when they are surprised
in plays and novels. And we are just
as good at starting them as the next
fellow. After his start. Romeo con-
tinues): The deuce you say.
Juliet-Qighting another cigaret)
Evidently your imbibing affected
your hearing. I do not recall that l
said anything Of the sort
Romeo-But-eay your name can't
be Capulet.
Juliet-Have It your own way.
Suppose you tell me what il can be.
Romeo-But that would make you
Old Man Capulets daughter. There's
only one family by that name in the
telephone book.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01
As a WidO7g Says

asks you, now, is your age-and most
OF us fb about that"
and all that the clergyman asks"
added the Bachelor, ''is IF you will
take each other, not WHY you will
take each other"
And all that your parents ask is
Can he support you?' or Can she
cook p"
And all that your friends ask"
grlnned the Bachelor, lis, What on
earth can they see in each other?' "
And all that the world asks" fin
ished the Widow, lis, VIII they
keep a car and a cook and "a cellar.
and are they worth taking upY
There are too many laws" she con-
tinued, designed TO keep us IN the
bonds OF matrimony, and not a
single one to keep US OUT, when we
are not fit nor ready, nor entitled 10
enter them. Why, a burglar can
call a clergyman right down TO the
Jail and marry a little murderette,
while they're waiting for trials. If
he wants to-"
mol" protested the Bachelor.
ITS been dOnei" declared the
Widow. ANYBODY is supposed to
be good enough and wise enough
and capable enough TO get married.
But, If you want a divorce, you've
got TO prove that you are entitled 10
it, and worthy of il, and can afford
all that. You've got to give
a sane REASON for it,"
"Oh yes, I suppose So" and the
Widow regarded the TIPS Of her sill
yer slippers on the fender, medita-
lively. You have to call it brutal
ity' when perhaps it's only that you
can't stand the way he whistles
when he's in the bath-tub; and you
have to call it. desertion,' when per
haps it's only that you can't stand
the brand of her perfume and her
lipstick. But you've got 10 GIVE "a
reason, whether you have one or
mott"
"Ah welli" and the Bachelor puff
ed his cigar laZily, haven't you al
ways a reason for divorce-if you
can only think what 1t Isl"
"Of course" acquiesced the Wi
dow. but you can go ahead and
marry, even when you CAN'T think
what your reason is"
Which is why most OF US never
think Of marrying. until we've lost
our reasoni" concluded the Bachelor
with q grin.
But the Widow only lifted her
eyebroks.
That remark" she said wither-
ingly would be reasonable grounds
for divorce in some states. Thank
heaven, here comes the cofeei"
Copyright, 1920
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01
MAKE ONE RESOLUTION.

custom and tradition set aside this the first day
Of the year. the time for turning
new page in the book of life and ennbarlsing
rev parhs
out Of all the traditions this one has behind it
the biggest measure OF common sense and Of real
reason.
Il is true that today is not different from other
DAYS that there Sc no real end OF any year nor
the beginning Of any new one but that all life and
all history IS continuous
The makers OF calendars have from time TO
time. changed the days Of the month and the year
Some very important and very large sections of the
world have a different calendar and different
date. based upon religious beliefs. for the New
Year
To the wise. every day begins new year and a
new epoch. To the thoughtful each day the start
OF a new life. To the rurposeful each day Is the
start o. new life. To the purposefu1, each day is
a day OF resolutions
But Il IS fortunate that there rs one day the
year when all stop for moment to take stock
q the greatest business in the world.
For living Is the biggest business-and just as
business can run without taking stoc- and making
plans so no life be really complete which does
not occasionally pause to consider the accomplish
ents and successes the failures and mistakes the
omissions and commissions
Today the day when most and women
glance at the ledgers Of life and strike balance
sheet.
Let those who will scott at the making Of new
resolutions them that this the pastime OF
the weak or the foolish puerile thing for childish
minds
let those who wish blatanty announce their
periority to ordinary mortals and smugly smile at
those who cling this custom.
The making Of resolution in itself sign OF
growth.
The taking of a new vow is a symbol OF new
hope and new ambition
The pledging to a new enterprise is foundation
for a broader life.
The person who. on examining his life think
Of no manner in which he improve himself,
Is on the downward path.
That man or woman. so self satisfied with them
selves that they believe they are in need of
new resolution, is destined for disaster
But those who have the courage to face their
own souls and to VOW to themselves that this year
viii be a different and a better year still filed
with the Ifeblood of hope.
To makes but little difference what your resolu-
ton may be. Tt does not matter IT, when you reach
that decision. YOU know that YOU will probably
break
But It is important that on this day there be
striving for something else in life than what you
have.
tt s important that on this day you say to your
self that you VIII reach a greater height this year
than YOU did fin the just closed that YOU viii
avoid some Of the mistakes which have hampered
and thwarted your desires that YOU pledge yourself
to some new effort.
an ufe IS struggle. Il is the struggle alone that
counts And Just as there must be purpose behind
OH effort to guide and direct life so must there
he VIII 10 reach some desired end.
what win yot do with the next 3e5 days?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01
4 NATIONS RESOLUTION.

II there Is any one pledge that the American
people as a whole should take this time. it is
that no subterfuge be permitted sheve the
passing Of a law for the soldiers adjusted
pensation.
An honest nation ought to pay its debts and if
there he any debt that this country owes it is 10
the men who preserved it against attack.
The obligation is as plain as though it were evil
denced by Liberty Bonds-and be it remembered
that these men were the only security OF all the
bonds that were issued at the time they
written.
Had It not been FOR these men, these bonds
in the possession or those who purchased them.
would be worthless. and in the place OF paying in
terest upon them to the holders the nation would
be raging taxes, perhaps in German marks, in
IDENTITIES.
Because OF its insistence upon the passage of this
bill and its work in keeping alive the spirit which
prompted it's men, the nation owes large debt to
the American Legion.
It IS fortunate that congress authorized the for
nation an organization which should perpetuate
the spirit which the men who went into uniforms
carried with them to camp and battle field
That was a spirit of service and of devotion TO
the nation fine thing to be lost through
separation in civil life or disspated through lack
Of organization.
The wisdom Of congress in giving sanction iusti-
these men to call each other buddy is being per
petuated and continued.
The task which it attempted in civil life
heroic one. It tried and has notably succeeded in
aiding all the who took ND the uniform in the
hard road TO readjustment When some fell into
PATHS OF misfortune been there to aid and
help. When others found the competition for work
difficult, It has sought for employment.
It has stood. firmly and always for justice 10 all
OF justice on the part Of the people
Without work. It is quite probable that the
plea that the country is too poor TO pay the men
who saved It would succeed.
But the people know better. They are realizing
that deep injustice has been done between those
who were called to serve and those who remained
at home The word bonus" repugnant because or
its inaocuracy, Is disappearing and the money
which will be given TO these viii be raid as
a debt and a just debt
Whatever else happens at Washington in the year
1922. some law which puts the country a self
respecting basis be passed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-01
THE UNDERLYING CAUSE.

The Army and Navy Journal edited and publish
ca in behalf If the professional soldier. laments
,he public attitude toward what il calls the
Services"
'~rhe recent manifestations OF public hostility
toward the Army and Navy are disturbing and
puzzling." says the Journal
These National Services have dore nothing 20
Justify such hostility. At the core they are as Loyalty
American. as public spirited as high minded as
they az the crest Of their popularity brought
by the war wave Of patriotism
$50 reasonable cause be ascribed 10 the
seeming revulsicn Of public opinion against them.
Apparently there are many Inducements OF pow