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Middletown transcript., 1922-07-15

When going up a hill a driver should
not wait until the engine almost stalls
before shifting to lower gear.
Clean every working part of the car,
particularly the parts underneath,
which many motorists forget ever eX-
list.
piece of an old inner tube placed
between the cushion and blown-out
patch will remove much Of the fric.
tion between the two fabrics and pro-
long the life of the patch Indefinitely.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-15
Perfectly All Riaht.

Doctor" said the business man, 81
will double your fee If You will pre-
scribe for my wife summer at the
seashore.
"All right; I'll do 1t at once"
"Fine! What had you intended to
prescribe for herr"
"a summer at the seashore."
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-15
Arithmetic Buus.

Captain-What are you scratching
your head for, Rufus?
Colored Private-Aw, sab, I got
arithmetic bugs in my head.
Captain-What are arithmetic bugs?
Colored Private-Dat's coolies.
Captain-Why do you call them
arithmetic bugs?
Colored Private-Because dey add
to my misery, dey subtract from my
pleasure, and divide my attenshun. and
dey multiply like the dickens.-Ex-
change.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-15
OVERCOME RATTLE OF DOORS
Effective Method Is That of Sending
Hinge as Shown in Illustration
Herewith.

The doors of many automobile
bodies, paSticularly the light cars,
loosen up after considerable running
and cause disagreeable rattle. Rub
ber-head nails. or strips of rubber cut
from inner tubes. are frequently used
to take up the play between the door
and frame. A method that is more
effective and requires minimum of
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-15
Testing for Leaks.

Compression leaks In an engine are
more noticeable at low than at high
speed. If an engine has good compress
sion there is springy resistance when
cranked by hand, although the best
way to test the compression is by use
Of gauge.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-15
Different.

do you think we ought to finanM
foreign enterprises"
perhaps" replied Mr.. Dustin EtaNsS
"but that's different from calling D.
foreign enterprise to dictate how -
shall spend our money"
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-15
As Times Chance

"Do you remember the wicked old
dance halls in Crimson Gulch?"
"Yes," replied Piute Pete; "and I'm
here to say them old dance halls
would have had to close up If they
tried to put on some of these here
modern Dances"
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-15
A Eoohorn Conclusion

Mr.. Beach Cat his seashore cottage)
My dear, please tell our daughter to
sing something less doleful.
Mrs. Beach-That's not Helen; that's
the foghorn.-Boston Transcript.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-15
H (sISMl ssfoet G. oss,e
'':'::: ~::.:. &aqTs - -
A Simple Remedy for the Rafting ot
Automobile Doors Is to Bend tn.
Hinges Slightly.

work is that of bending the hinge, as
shown, using wrench with a pad be-
tween the jaws to prevent marring
the paint. The hinge so bent also as
sists in opening the door, the spring
like action swinging the door partly
open when the catch is Released
Popular Mechanics Magazine.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-15
His lncoqnito.

A man, arriving at an English hotel,
was asked, according to custom, to
register his name.
The stranger took up pen and
wrote "The King Of SPAIN"
The clerk was surprised. The
manager made inquiries, and, ap-
preaching the visitor, said, Excuse
me, sir, is this your writing in the
book?"
"Yes, SIR" replied the visitor.
But" continued the manager, you
are not really the king of Spain,"
to which the visitor replied, mo; but
I travel under that name-it is my
incognitoI'
H. L.. l.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-15
Y0lI Can Wall IN C0MF0RT

II you Shake Into Your Shoes some ALIENS
FOOT=EASE, the Antiseptc, Healing pow
der for shoes that pinch feet that ache.
1t takes the friction from the shoe and
gives relief to corns and bunions. hot, tired.
sweating, swollen feet. Ladies' can wear
shoes one size smaller by shaking Aliens
Foot=Ease In each hshoe-Advertisement.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-15
A Beauty Hint

A tire that "belles out" just above
the point where it touches the ground
should be inflated Immediately until it
10 well rounded.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-15
USE TRACTOR ON
TRIP TO CANADA
Party Of Settlers From United
States on Way to the
Land Of Big Crops.

Settlers on their way to and through
Canada do not always rely on the
railroads for transportation. Here,
for instance, is photograph of a
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-15
Nothinu Secret.

The Dentist-There, now! No one
on earth can tell that those are arti-
fetal teeth.
The Patient-My dearest chum can
tell. And she will.-Judge.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-15
Objection TO Scrappinf

OpJectIon TO Scrappng.
Mermaid-What is that sign you
put up?
Neptune-Visitors are forbidden to
throw ships in the water.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-15

One who can see nothing Bot -
own interest, misses It.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-15
Tragedy.

"Riches have wings"
"Yes, but bad judgment brings q
many nose dive"
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-15
ISkin Tortured Babies SleepI
| Mothers Rest |
| After Cuticura |
Soap Csc, Ointment rs and soc, Taleun zS


Refined Married Women Can increase The1C
Income-Experence unnecessary. Send nannsy
S. Antoville. ISL E. 49th ST., Brooklyn, NJ q.
out purgatives. Free trial. Representative
wanted in unoccupied territory. Karmsl La.
boratory, 1921 18th. N w, Washington, D. G.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-15

Every boy believes that some day
he will be able to lift half-ton.
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-15


starting
watern capital
liumper apane and exhibited
Middletown transcript., 1922-07-15

Two heads are better than one
except in the family.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-17
RONAR LAE,S YLCTORY.

Engands general election has resulted In an over
whelmns repudiation o. Lloyd-George and the
Georgian policies Tor the cine being the more
conservative leader Andrew Bonar Law with a sat
isfactory working majority in parliament. VIII die
tate the policies q the British empire
That he elections resulted in the Conservative
party. headed BY Bonar Law. winning control OF
The government IN view OF the peculiar party con-
ditions England. Is a greater reputation Of
Lloy d-George than IS apraren; first glance
returns Il has rarely happened IN England in past
years that any OF the numerous political parties
has IN Itself been able 20 secure a majority In par
lament Control OF che government has been Sc
cured by coalition between two or more Of the
leading paroles. Loyd-George's own government
was coalition.
Even Engl-sh political experts doubted thai Bonar
Laws Conservative party would command a ma
Jority with the British electorate and the opinion
that Iloyd-GsorEs would be a controlling figure IN
the new parliament was frequently hazarded The
insigniheant support won BY the former premier
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-17
WATCH YOURSELF.

A California girl has just received a judgment for
s52s35 for a broken leg. This young lady was run
down by an automobile driven by a wealthy individ-
ual who the time much the worse for indul-
sence IN bootleg whskey. The jury said that this
girl--and she is not a dancer nor model nor en-
gagged in any OF those professions where the beauty
Of her limb might be an actual asset, but s a plain
sedate school teaoher-had been damaged TO this
extent through the accident, setting a new record
OF value upon even a part Of The human body
The incident IS significant only as it m SHIT bring
10 your mind some thought as TO Just how much
money you would take for the Gripping Of an arm
or leg or the binding Of an eye. II you decide
shat the normal use OF any OF these parts of
your body could net be conn ensated for IN real
cash. you might then ask yourself how much
caution and foresight you exercise IN preserving
them.
No matter what sort OF work YOU may follow,
no matter what occupation IS yours. every moment
and every hour Of your complex life brings its
menace and It's dangers. This Is especially true OF
those that are engaged in Industrial plants where
the whlriing wheels Of gigantic machines are con
slant menace to those who thoughtful
careful
In one OF the local plants. the prohibiting OF the
use OF cotton gloves by workers who had preferred
TO guard their hands against the oil and dust TO
the chance OF danger IS said to have reduced the
number OF accidents By nearly 75 per cent
You might also ask yourself as to what care you
are taking OF your eyes Are YOU over-straining
ehem7 Are you using them in a manner which VIII
destroy your vision? This California teacher prob
ably never gave a thought as 70 the value OF that
limb as long as was safe and normal Injured,
crippled Tor life. the jury places upon it value
far beyond the accumulation OF lifetime Care
fulness ls a trait that night wen be developed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-17
EARRING ORENTALS.

Without raising tire specter OF the yellow
Peril" and leaving out % consideration the posi-
biity % fnteraationaI complications thar may
veloD. the recent decision Of the United States
Supreme court IN barring japanese from the right
OF becoming naturalized citizens one OF the most
important that tribunal has handed down In a gem
Grafton.
It's importance VIII probably be greatly scountsd
outside OF those states on the Pacific coast where
the OF commercial domination by the
Orientals has been principally felt The fact how
ever, that the United states Supreme court has
finally aided these states their struggle for con-
tinuanee Of American control Of American property
and industry Is a significant one
The extent OF the influx or Orientals into Cali
fornia- washington and Oregon. despite attempts
at rgid endorsements OF exclusion laws Is not gen
orally appreciated. the startling fact rema ms
chat thousands and thousands square miles OF the
productive land the Pacific coast s
under cultivation, principally by japanese. The
innate characteristics Of the people Of this nation
make It impossible for Americans to compete
cessfuy with them in the Amer fields Of indus
Try which they enter. Their habits of thrift. their
endurance their lower standard OF living all these
factors combine enabling them TO make
greater profit in cultivation Of American land than
Americans. with their higher standard living.
can make.
Their savings are promptly put back into more
land. because they viii outbid Americans for prof.
erty and the endless chain OF turning profits back
into land will ultimately have but one result the
complete domination OF the entire coast. The coast
states have realized all this. They know only
well that these Orientals could become real
American citizens They know they cannot think in
American terms and they know that the ambition
OF the japanese TO become American citizens has
but purpose that OF receiving property rights
that go with American citizenship
For years the people OF the Pacific coast have
fought against the growing menace OF Industrial
domination by the japanese. Their fight has been
sing1e-handed in great measure, just because
OF the apathy or ignorance Of the rest OF the
20 the danger that not only confronting the
coast states but IN the long run the entire nation.
The court case Just decided. by which the rights
OF naturalization and OF holding property denied
the Japanese the important sep the federal
government has taken to back up the Pacific coast
people their night against dangerous menace,
and II should he regarded by every American
vindication OF their long struggle.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-17

ties. how was light supposed TO be
transmitted from the sun and other
stars to the earth?
A. Descartes supposed light 10 be
due 20 a pressure transmitted in
simultaneously by an Infinitely elastic
medium filing all space.
Q. What are pearls?
A A morbid product formed from
the pearly nacre of the interior Of
the pearl mussel and other bival-
YES. The formation Of pears is Of
ten due to the irritation caused by
the presence of a grain OF sand or
some other foreign body lodged be
tween the mantle Of the animal and
the she'll; an extra amount of pearl
matter is thus secreted and forms
roughnesses or projections on the
inside OF the shell.
@. What causes snoring?
A. Snoring is caused by sleeping
with the mouth slightly open and
breathing through the nose and
mouth with a rafting vibration Of
the palate which makes the noise of
the snOre.
@. Where was Paul Revere born?
A In Boston, Mass.
@. How did our surnames origin
ate?
a. The majority Of our surname
come from the various dialects of
Middle English. that is from a Ian
zUage very different from our own
ia spelling and sound and full Of
words that are now obsolete and Of
other forms that have now com
Dletely changed their form and
meaning. These came about in the
following ways: Cd a personal name
from the father or ancestor. as, for
example. John. the son. or the son
Of John. gradually changing to
Johnson: CD Local from the place
Of residence, as William OF the Wood
or William de Ia Moor, this is by
far the largest class of names; 90
Occupation or trade names as Rich
ara, the Spicer; Henry. the Tailor.
gradually the" was dropped and
the name became Henry Tailor etc.
(4) A nickname, or bodily attribute.
as Robert the long; or James. the
short; such names became Robert
Long. etc This IS the explanation
OF sUrnames, for as society beCam
more complex, Il was necessary 10
have some further method OF nam
ing the different members Of a social
group.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-17
MUSICAL NOTES

Hearing Mrs. J. A. Rode and
Josephine Decker sing at the XII
wants club yesterday, we were 50 i'm
pressed with plans for the Sunday
concert Of the South Bend sym
phony orchestra. which start the
ON ng Sabbath. that we would have
bought a ticket for the series ex-
cept that we didn't have time TO
wait 10 buy a ticket. but having TO
meet a man we tried TO escape
through the hotel kitchen.
A committee conared US as we
were passing the kitchen stove.
stood Us On our head. and finally
after a great deal OF shaking out
rolled the necessary two dollars for
a ticket which takes you into the
entire series.
Which means that we will now
grace all OF the entire series OF
sympathy concerts with our pre-
sence other musical organizations
viii appreciate the use Of the word
sympathy in place OF symphony,
when this information reaches them
Concerts start next Sunday. at
High school auditorium. Come early
and avoid ticket scalpers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-17
Just
WIFE O'NIINE.

" life o'Mine day af er day
Cheering me along the way.
Patient. tender, smiling, true.
Always ready 20 renew
taltering courage and TO share
All the day may bring of care.
Dreaming dreams wherein you see
Brighter years than are 10 be,
Calling paltry pleasures fine
That's you always, Wife oMine.
Wife o'Mine. we've shed some ears
WITH the passing Of the years,
Mourned beside our lovely dead.
But somehow you've always said
You and / could bear the blow
Knowing God had willed il so;
And you've smiled 20 show 70 me
Just how far You meant 10 be.
Smiled % keen my faith IN Inc
That's you. always. wife o'Mine.
Wife oMine. long years ago
Once 7 promised you would know
Luxuries and costly things.
Gowns u silk and jeweIed rings.
And you laughed as though YOU knew
Dreams ike tha, could not come true.
Now perhaps they never VIII.
But ] see YOU laughing still
Welcoming me with eyes that shine
That's you always. wife o'Mine.
Copyright. 1920
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-17
FISH
(Niemphis Press.)


A Iarge-mOuth- bass weigh ng IS pounds ounces
was caught by O. c. DOnehey. in Lake Serpentine
Fla Largest record.
This may not seem important 10 you but TO at
least 00O. 600 Americans u is the interesting
happening for months. A chronic angler would
trade a few years OF life Il catch a bass OF that
size part culary a small mouth black
Consider ng the different things that different
people are Interested In. it's easy understand why
It's difficult to get a general agreement on any
thing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-17

We encountered Charles B. Sax
in a hot argument with the litEe
page boy in the Oliver lobby yes
terday p. m. We inquired into the
cause OF the trouble and learned
that Charley had paid the boy so
cents TO have himself properly PACED
and that the boy had doubled eros
sed him and had PACED him but
twice. We think that Charley's posi-
ton was well taken and that he was
within his rights In calling the
young man down properly
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-17
Other Editors Than Dur:
LEAKS.

Psychiatrists cont nue. invest cations summed up
in this question: What kind Of pencil marks do
YOU make when phoning? Some draw circles,
others make stars. honeycombs. and on
This is more than absent mind edn=ss, II is a
nervous leak" according experts mental s.
eases. L a twin-brother OF nervous drumming
with fingers or toes and a distant cousin OF the
moron mania Of writing in public places
&c wacchfu and curb these tendencies, keep
nerves under control the experts caution
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-17
The Tower Babel Sc 81
* ST.!
.G1 Dill Arnstron6 ss51es
Bill A1nstron6

may soyer. the premier music
an OF Elkhart vas in our midst for
a few minutes Thursday James
town when ne bumped into a limb
OF the law II seems that Jane
,r.ed TO persuade Traffic Officer Big
BIZ TO purchase one OF his saxo-
phones.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-17
REDEMPTION.

This world will never be brought to anything like
its normal happy SELF with marching armies, bat
tleships-or schemes.
There is only recipe for the redemption of
the world-and that to get a fun measure of love
and desire TO others into the hearts Of every
body.
seIfshness-and selhshness alone-is the great
besettng sin of the world!
Happiness is able to come to you and fill you
to overlooking. so that you will feel in your
heart you VIII have find it in the first place
by giving # to some else.
Yes my friend, we all want to be happy That's
what the miner prospector has in mind when he
gives up all and digs the earth But, though
he wins he is disappointed. For wealth can't give
happiness. That's what the writer. the artist, the
orator. the statesman thought he after-but
after long while he learns that only simple service
rendered in the behalf OF others give him any
reaction that gows in his heart
The mother hnos genuine happiness in her baby
for she feels that her very heart and body have
gone into the bundle of life within her
Appreciation makes you extremely happy, for you
get back what you have unseIhshly ven away
Europe unhappy, tired, discouraged. and full of
fear-because the nations there each want
something that the other has instead OF wanting
give what the other needs The peoples "in Flan-
ders Field" understand and weep every night as the
sun goes down
And that is the trouble in America-too many
people see something in the pocket Of the other
fellow which they want.
The sad grim tragedy OF this human life OF ours
is this-hungry. crying hearts!
Don't say that God has gone away, that He isn't
around any You have 10 where He is
and He Is wherever human need IS You Him
where there is work be done and service TO be
reformed
Find him and your own redemption will become
a factl
Philip Valentine ray s52,s35 for rum ng
over woman. He certa My was her Valentine.
In Duquon. H.. trained Ion bit miner. Just
another evil result OF the coal shortage.
Your luck may DO bad but a Frenchman has been
jailed 10 times.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-17

II the possession Of a symphony
concert ticket next Sunday will
change a rough neck, we're afraid
we will be mistaken for either
Father Long or d. Monger in the
near future.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-17

If all the people that didn't vote
for Mr.. Beverage because they
didn't want him 20 have 10 be dis
appointed IN not getting TO write the
life OF Lincoln, turn around and pur-
chase the work when It IS complet
ed Mr.. Beveridge will undoubtedly
be setting, what we call pretty. An
ancially. We are awfully glad OF
this. We always like 10 see every
body doing well, regardless Of
politics.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-17
The News-Times Bureau of
Questions and Answers


can &
Ine TimesW C
lOs cents in stamp
letters will answered all
hdentiaL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-17

Jake Heckaman made us a tempt
ing offer for the ticket-six haircuts
four shaves and an egg shampoo
we're standing pat so far.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-17

probably just surprising to the former prem
Ter himself to political rrognosttcators who still
retained hope the fiery Welsh statesman.
At this distance analysis of tho state Of mind
of the British electorate Of particular impor
lance, but general fact stands out. There is a
remarkable similarity in the Of governments
in this country in France and in England since the
Wartime administrations one after the other,
have been relegated 10 civil life. Wilson, Clemen-
ceau. Lloyd-George all have yielded unm.stake-
able demands of the people, LIoyd-George, with
his dominating personality survived longest but his
fall the less Inevitable, and 1t just as
crushing that of his allied associates
Bonar Laws victory Is not much victory for
what he and his party stands for It is exem-
pnfcauon OF the trend Of the times. 1t is true
incidents the direct of the
overthrowal Of Loyd-George in parliament. but his
reputation by the entire body OF English people
indicates that these incidents but ind cations
of the feeling the people. They wanted change.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-17

The temptation to sell IS very
great
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-17
TODAY'S TALK
THE POWER OF CONTRAST
BY George Matthew Adams

sameness and med ocrity mob themselves Being
leaderless qualities. they naturally get nowhere
But eontrasted with interest and superiority they
may serve as milestones to mark your way
When chap happily whistling his way
past Us he hobbies along with his one leg and
crutches. at once become aware OF our good
fortune with two legs and no crutehes. TEis power
OF shames and drives US to hcInIlty--or
should.
In ike manner. our own troubles fade and Dis
appear as come in contact with someone else far
worse OF than we.
No matter what you are going through. there is
someone always who is going through something
thlt would make your difficulties Fgmies in
contrast
Because dark discouraging
shadows wrapped about failure, We are doubly in
spired the light.
Learn TO measure experience. Contrast events as
they Place the old against the Then
build better than etherl
Contrast is a god-power to the inventor No
sooner does he bring out something that is i'm
70 surpass his work
The farmer boy contrasts his quiet. summed-u up
days Of country toll with the exciting tales OF city
OF the out-of-doors.
We think too much IN cross-sectons instead OF
circumference
II Is valuable asset, however, TO be able to con-
trast conditions. circumstances and modes OF
thOught-and 70 make the pictures thus formed,
arouse you TO your most worthy efforts
Because is dark and gloomy today shall
welcome love sunny tomorrow all the more
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-17

oh. Mayor Seeb'rt, give us
etrnr 9Th
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-17

Albert is understood TO have sold
all his lumber except enough for g
desk 10 write the life of Abe Lin
coin on
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-17

B. B. Cleaners. I2s n. Lafayette
316-322.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-17

Club Birdsell and Charley Bailey
were having an earnest discussion
over where Andy Weisberg pro
cured the lumber 20 construct the
way between the oliver hotel and
the annex. Charley ended the dis
cussion by Offering the opinion that
the lumber came from Beveridge' 5
platform.