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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-12
IMPORTANT NEWS.

little over three years ago young lady IN
Stockton, California, swallowed a needle Inasmuch
she suffered no Inconvenience she promptly for
got the incident and married.
The other day her p months old baby cried in
cessantly and rubbed its shoulder. The mother
thereupon removed the needle which she herself had
swallowed three years before.
Physicians vouch for the truth and accuracy OF
this bit Of news which comes over the wires other
physicians and all mothers will find it interest
Ing subject Of debate and speculation.
1t will arouse as a matter Of fact much more
interest than what is happening today Near
East between Turkey and Greece There will be
those Of serious minds Will lament this fact and
declare It to be shame that newspapers print un-
important things.
Those who take this slant on the incident will
revise their opinions if they really follow to the
logical conclusion the true meaning Of this incident,
and admit it is the important that could
be printed
That little babe is the Potential Civilization. It's
feeble cry of protest voice Of rebellion against
evil inheritance.
II the needle transmitted at birth, its physi
cal being, bringing pain 'and discomfort, what Of
the mental. moral spiritual tendencies which find
expression and reality in being?
II this incident be then certainly there IS
every reason to believe that character that is
being formed in the souls the girl of today will
be passed on to the generation of tomorrow.
Under that view Of life its possibilities bobbed
hair, rolled stockings, pictures rebellion against
old established conventionalities have mean
ing than merely passing fads and fancies
With that possibility in sight the impressions
upon the cells of the boy and the girl in the
high school will have much more important in
huence uron the future than whether Greek or
Turk takes possession of a city the Bosphorus.
VIII the weakened will power of the girl who is
led by the passing fances Of the moment become
supineness in her sons ten fifteen years from
now, rendering them unable to resist temptation
when they become in the latter part Of the
century? VIII the race be one Of weddings that
car trace its decadence pampering by parents in
the present day?
or will the great growth Of popular education
give to the brain cells Of the next generation such
concentration creative to lift civiliza-
ton to new levels?
Imr ortant news deals with stories that have ther
conclusions not tomorrow next year, but in the
centuries to come That needle. after ALL may not
be so trivial as 1t appears
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-12

susceptible of answer. If you mean
which is the more powerful, a steam
engine or an electric motor, the
answer is neIther, if both are rated
to deliver the same horsepower. A
horsepower is a horsepower, wheth-
er developed by an electric motor, a
steam engine or a water wheel. Each
type of machine has different char
acterisucs, however.
Q. What is the mining scale in
the central competitive field now?
A. In this field. which covers
Ohio, Illinois. Indiana and western
Pennsylvania, ne scale is as fol-
lows: Laborers (day) S5.77; pick
miners, Slip per ton; machine
mining. "a to 9S cents per ton; ma
chine runners, u to "A cents per
ton.
O. How is 1920 written in Rom
an numerals? How is one million
written?
a 1920 MDCCCCXX. One mill
lion is written by placing a bar, or
straight line, over the letter M. A
bar placed over letter is the Rom
an notation, increases its value a
thousand fold, thus one thousand
times NJ, equals one million.
Q. How much Of various kinds
Of oil products will 100 gallons of
crude oil produce?
A Approximately the following:
Gasoline, 25.5 gallons; kerosene, 90
gallons; gas and fuel oil, AIS gal
Ions; lubricating OIL 4.3 gallons;
was, 81 pounds; coke, 6 POUNDS;
asphalt, 12.1 pounds; miscellaneous,
by-produCts, SO gallons; losses in
refining, 4.6 gallons.
@. What was the first legislative
assembly ever called in the Ameri-
can colonies.
A The first assembly in Amer
lea was established in Virginia in
1919. This was held in the little
church in jamestown.
@. Can a 4-cyHnder automobile
motor be used in a 45-foot fishing
launch and If so, what horsepower
must it be?
A The II. s. Bureau Of Stand
ards says a 4-cylinder automobile
motor, or preferably a heavy duty
motor, such as used in a truck. can
be used in a 45-foot fishing launch,
il properly installed. The horse
power necessary is more or less gov
erned by the speed regulation OF the
Draft which Is 70 be operated. the
construction Of hull and general de-
tails Of the boat. II is suggested
that perhaps a 2O-horsepower motor
with propeller attached will give
I
Q. Is confederate currency OF
any value TO collectors?
A. Confederate money IS prac-
tically worthless because there is a
great deal OF IL in the country and
il IS not rare enough or old enough
J TO have much value.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-12
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home without a chance
I did not stop TO ask the lad his lit
tie tale 10 tell,
There was no need OF that because
knew the story well,
She never gave a chance TO me-"
that sentence held IL all;
A hundred times I'd lived the scene
in days when 1 was small.
a broken rule, a teacher vexed. hot
rage where calm belonged.
A guilty judgment blindly made-a
youngster sadly wrOnged.
I still can see the little chap upon his
hOmeward way,
she never gave a chance TO me, -
I still can hear him say.
And so I write this verse for him.
and all girls and boys.
who shall their tutors now and then
disturb with needless noise.
Be fair. YOU teachers Of our land in
every circumstance;
Don't let some little fellow say he
never had chance.
Copyright, 1922, BY Edgar A. Guest)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-12

Q.-How can get the details Of
the shop crafts decision that caused
the shop crafts to strike?
A-Write to the Secretary, United
States Railway Labor Board. 303 City
Hail Square Building, Chicago, III.
for a copy OF their decision.
(Which are the leading wealth
lest states?
Anew York. Pennsylvania, ILL.,
nois, Ohio, Massachusetts.
Q.-What qualifications are re-
quired for a position with the L. s.
Bureau of Mines?
A.-This depends entirely on the
position An engineering degree, and
several years experience in mining
are required for most positions. For
further particulars write TO the L.
s. Civil Service Commission, Wash
ington. D. c.
Q.-Is It possible TO take a picture
Of the moon at night with an ordi-
nary kodak?
A.-This Is possible but 1t requires
such a long exposure that it would
not be a true picture. The camera
remains stationary while the moon
! is moving, and as a result the pic
ture will show the moon as a very
elongated oval instead OF a near
round This method is not satisfac-
tory. In printing pictures taken with
an ordinary kodak. the photographer
usually cuts a piece Of paper with
a circle about the size Of the moon,
he places this over the film and the
| exposure shows the moon as round.
O-What Is a bread and butter
letter?
A letter thanking the host and
hostess for their dinner hospitality.
A reader Of this column asks for
information on organizations or indi-
viduals which give aid to students
10 help them through college. Any
other reader desiring the same infOr-
nation may obtain II by writing TO
our Washington Bureau, enclosing
cents in stamps for postage
(Which of Cadman's compost
tons is considered the bestl
At IS difficult TO say. inasmuch
as this is a mater Of individual taste.
Judging It by its popularity, The
Land of the Sky Blue Water" would
rank first.
| Q-What are the FIVE largest coal
! producing states IN the L. s.?
An the order Of total prOduc-
ton, the following: Pennsylvania,
West Virginia, Illinois, Ohio and
| Kentucky.
Q.-Was Man-o'-War ever beaten,
and II so where ana when?
A-Man-o'-War was beaten IN the
/ Sanford Memorial ct Saratoga, Aug
|l3. 1919, by Upset.
O. Which IS the most powerful
when confined, comparing them IN
size. speed and pulling power
steam or electricity?
a. The question as put IS not
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-12

lie never buys a pennys worth ex-
cept at bargain saIes"-
The air in his vicinity is always
filed with walls.
He says that every well-knOwn brand
OF goods - merely junk:
That all he advertising talk is Ger
tainly the bunk.
There isn't any sort Of goods that
you can mention 10 him
Bue he can prove that very thing
was merely made 10 do him.
His "bargain-counter" garters broke
when he was at a dance.
His bargain-counter motorcar
broke down at every chance:
The bargain counter" IA. ne wore
just look at IL yourself
He'd worn II only once or twice
since Il had left the shelf.
His bargain-counter" overcoat was
full Of moths and things
He'd made himself believe that lies
are all the adman brings
He didn't seem TO know-this bird
who bargain-hunted ever
Tha- shOpwOrn goods are not the
kind Of which the adman clever
Asserts the things he says in print
in magazine and paper
To buy these goods while nice ana
new is quite the proper caper.
A bargain price on stuff" as is" be-
speaks a value lowered
To buy the culls, then raise a kick.
bespeaks a mind untoward.
And yet the foolish bargain hound
goes buying on his way:
He doesn't buy the nice new goods
his merchant shows today.
Instead he waits in shabbiness and
makes his eagles scream
Until the goods are Old: and then
you see his eyeballs CLEAN.
He buys the goods when they are
junk, then lifts his mournful
walls
This chap who never, never buys
except at bargain sales"
SOME QUESTIONS WE'VE Al
WAYS WANTED TO ASK.
% Who wakes the bugler IN
the army?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-12
PROSPERITY AND BOOKS.

Hugh walpoIe. famous English novelist. comes TO
America bringing his own theory OF the reason FOR
faIlinS sales OF books his country He
blames il upon hard times
There has been a great falling of in the sale OF
oction OF the better class owing the tightness OF
none due % the heavy income tax" saws Mr.. Wal
mole with this heavy drain on their resources
peoDle are naturally compelled 20 economic and
the book trade has suffered in consequence. While
this has had a serious effect the sale OF fiction
hooks OF a serious tyre have suffered stiu worse"
Let no one disagree with the explanation for it
i based upon other observations than his Pros
peritv widely distributed. has always been power
for greater education and self development
The worried man. the who Is pressed by ne
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-12

OF food and clothing and comfort. Until his
terial wants are satisfied. the average man thinks
little Of reading or Amusement His worries Will
not permit
Perish ans fear that stringent times national
impoverishaent VIII destroy the demands Of men
Tor rea. education.
Lei De hoped that while he Is in this country,
tac novelist viii take time to get a view Of Lincoln
raspltter reading by the fi-ker or the pine knots
Il is not probable that he ever bought a novel But
he found his needs satisfied the mental food that
built up character and rower.
some things poverty does destroy. Others it never
touches
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-12
Other EDITORS Than Ours
PRIVATE RIGHTS AND STRAW HATS


New York magistrate announced from the
bench it IS the privilege of any American citizen
TO wear a straw hat any old time he likes TO
1t n the winter time. II all the time. The
MAGISTRATE ne would send Jail assault the
next straw hat smasher brought into his court.
small matter. 20 be regarded humOrOusly? Not
at ALL a very serious matter. The grave subject
concerns individual rights Are we TO have no in
dvidual rights? Must everybody conform to uni
form custom under penalty OF having his head
broken, his clothing torn? Americans TO be
reduced 10 a Chinese universally. in which one
American can no better be distinguished than
coole from another? Il any eccentricity, any de-
parture from a standard, any variation from the
type be suppressed, not by collective disap-
prevail merely, but by the violent agency OF city
toughs? When street hoolgans undertake 10
social conformity TO majority customs, things
come 20 pretty pass.
What. all this ado about straw hat Yes 1t
important all that Eternal vigilance is the
vigorous people do not tend 20 become like
another as peas in a pod. Such tendency Is at
the expense not merely OF individual rights but Of
individual initiative. one Is associated with the
other The latter disappears with the former
decree. intangible but despotic. forth
against the wearing OF a straw hat in city street
after September 10 and disorderly persons enforce
the prohibition. II IS but piece OF the stuff which
a majority. unless checked by its own enlighten-
ment. viii practise upon the minority. Majority
rule is thing; majority tyranny another. And
themselves moderate and also respectful private
rights. A tyrannous majority but commit them
selves TO tyrannous over-rule the end OF which Il
ensavement
Let any body a straw hat winter well
summer, II he likes. II is sign!
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-12
The IOwergfBabQlS S
ec31 Bill hrnstron5 - y

C2) Who cuts the BARRIERS hair?
CD Who shines the shoe sinners
shoes?
CD Who raises the Cain when
the banker is overdrawn at his own
bank?
60 What has become OF the o;c
timer that used 20 buy his drinks
two for a quarter, and keep tab on
his cum so he would know if he
still had one coming2
(6) Where did the Gold Dust
Twins disappear 10. and the pretty
little kid in the ads Of long ago that
seemed to spend all his time floating
around In the bathtub on a bar OF
Pears soap
CD What's become OF the guy
that used TO predict that the movies
couldn't last?
(S) Who was the old fashioned
presidential candidate hat came out
for office on a straight forward
promise or supporting a soldiers
bonus?
co After the next presidential
lection:-What became Of that can
didate. anyway?
(1O) What has become OF For
mer It. Earl Reeder?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-12
81 EDGAR a. GUEST.

SHE NEVER GAVE Me A CHANCE
1t happened that came along as
school was letting out
And laughing boys and smiling girls
raced everywhere about,
But two there were who walked
along the road in front OF me
And one young head was bowed 70
earth a troubled lad was he.
And as I stepped around the pair 10
hasten on ray way;
she never gave a chance TO me-" I
heard the youngster say.
Oh. have been a boy myself, and I
have been 10 school
And I have suffered punishment for
breaking many a rule.
I've worn the brand OF mischief and
been written down as bad.
So I could reconstruct the scene
the teacher and the lad.
The swift. avenging punishment. the
stern and angry glance.
The blot Of shame upon a boy. sent
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-12
THE NEXT YOU KNOW, HE'LL
BE OUT AT HOLLYWOOD.

We stepped into the Blacklist one
he other night with John Burke
the real estate man, and were
amazed TO see on the screen the well
known likeness of John Haberle of
the Hammer club.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-12
KeHICOOd Blankets

A new shipment of Kenwood Blankets,
prettier than ever before, has just been
received. Every thread Of these
blankets is pure selected wool. woven
to double the thickness of the ordinary
pair of blankets in the generous size Of
72x64 inches. They are Preshrunk
from 100 to Y inches which not only
assures against further shrinking but
makes the blanket heavier and tighter
in weave The Kenwoods come in
pretty plaids, all colors, also plain
shades to match, each one bound with
three inch heavy satin ribbon to match
1895 and $l0.95 each.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-12
S4.95 and $3.50

Bed Comforters light and fluffy with
pretty floral coverings and plain sateen
borders extraordinary values at S495
and $3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-12
nNU-NF. AS ADVERTISFD.

Look at that girl! She resents
your impudence. What could be
more touching than the mettlesome
way in which that frail child defends
her honor against a grea. brute
like your"
"Nothin' dom DO. TIL jane amt
made no hit with me. I'm wearin'
Paris carriers and no mettle can
touch me-"
Charles 3. Sax was an Office caller
yesterday a. m. Mr.. Sax subscribed
for the paper again for a year as
usual, paying us in turnips and
Union Pacific stock. b..
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-12
The NeWs-Times Bureau of
Questions and Answers
QUESTIONS ANSWERED


10 Of
Y C
be Unsigned letters viii not be
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-12
COmtorters $500

Bed Comforters, double bed size, filled
with clean white cotton. good quality and
designed covering and nicely quilted at
500.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-12
5000 and S9.95 n Pair

Wool Bed Blankets, all pure wool blank
cts both in warp and filing, have block
plaid patterns. Old Rose, Lavender, Tan
and Blue. in sizes 66x80 and 7Ox80 at
5000 and 1906 pair
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-12
$3.50 Pair

All Wool Bed Blankets which weigh over
FIVE pounds. Pink blue and gold plaids
with three inch Soisette binding at $3.50
pair.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-12

The Wear-Well Blanket is one of the best
wool finished blankets made All colors
in pretty plaids and bound with three inch
Soisette Size 66x8O and 7Ox6O at $4.25
and $4.55 a pair.
Putnam patriot., 1922-08-04
DIES oS TRAIN
Springfield Woman Stricken as -Shs
 Approaehes Putnam Station

Stricken II ia the drawing room section of the Pullman car on Bos ton-bound train. Tuesday afternoon as II passed through Pomfret. Mrs Della T. MeKeon Prior. 3s, was dead when the train reached Putnam Mrs Prior. who was a Springfield. Mass. resident. was on her way in company with her sister and Q nurse. from Hart ford to Boston. where she was 60 con. sai, a specialist She had been treat ed at a Hartford hospital and w.s he. Heved well enough to make the trip to Boston.
 She was stricken suddenly. how ever. and died within a few minutes Dr. F. F. Perry was summoned e af. tend the woman upon the arrival ot the train in Putnam. but he pronoane- ed her dead upon a superficial exam nation Dr. MorrelI, medical exam ineT, viewed the remains and gave permission for burial.
 The body was taken in charge by q Putnam undertaken and later sent e Springfield, where the husband of the woman awaited its arrival
Putnam patriot., 1922-08-04
FINE POMFRET MEN
 WHO VIOLATE LAW
Assess Levi Miner Ssl For Hav- ing Still and Whiskev In
 House
Joseph BeIisIe Pays Ss2 For Selling
 Moonshine 10 George Fulton

Levi Miner and Joseph Belisle. both of Pomfret. received fines last Friday for violations If the liquor laws. the twe being arraigned before Justice of the Peace Bryden at the instance of Officer William r White Miners fine aud costs amounted to ssi and those of BeHsle footed ug Co S52
 Officer White. accompanied hy Geo. Fulton. paid surprise visit to the place of Miner Friday afternoon, their search disclosing a still and a keg partially filled with moonsh.ne whiskey. Both the still and whiskey were taken away by officer White.
 4 visit vas also made al the place of Daisy Champaigne. bur nothing of [ contraband nature under the Federal prohibition amendment was found b. she thorough searching of tine house
 Mr Fulton purchased pint of moonshiue from Belisle. the evidence 70 obtained being Used in the trial Of Beiisle before Justice Bryden-
Putnam patriot., 1922-08-04

nurses down the staifease indistinctls vi-ible from wHare Jas. A Parody of Twinkle. Twinkle. Little
 Star Tripping. tripFag. little stars HoW 1 wonder ae5 y0u are. Tripping down the tairs so light All arrayed ia pane. pure white There are only fH6 more flights Fore your breakfast looms in sight Then. oh. take os. big bhe Because you'll ree1 f before night
 GEO F. SHAW
Putnam patriot., 1922-08-04
COMB SAGE TEA IN
 HAIR ID DARKEN I.
It's Grandmother Recipe to keep her Locks Dark.
 Glossy, Beautiful.

The old-time mixture of sARe Ia and Sulphur for darkening yrsv streAked and faded har Is grand mothers recipe, and folks are a.a5s using II to keep their haIr a good. even color. which is quite sensible. a. We a-s living in an age when a youthful aD. peAranee Is of the greatest advantage
 Nowadays. though, we don't have the troublesome task Of gathering the sage and the mussy mixing at home All drug stores sell the readv-t0-a4s product. improved by the addition of other ingredients. called aWyeth's sass and Sulphur Compound l. is verg popular because nobody can discover | has been applied. Simply moisten your comb or a soft brush with if and irax this through your hair, taking one sna.l strand a, a time; by morning the zrag hair disappears. but what delights tas ladies with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. is that, besides beautifully darkening the hair after few app.lca tions, 1t also produces that soft lustre and appearance of abundance which is so attractive.
Putnam patriot., 1922-08-04
LANDLORD ORDERS
 REMOVAL OF SIGN

Alexander Eaanesque. formerly sf North Gr8s7erorsaie and now of Boston. who recently married the sis- ter of his former boss had a sign reading -The Love Nest over his Revere Beacs ras.aurant. a few days ago. But the aen isn't there any more. for Alexa-aer's landlord didn't take kindly n t5s idea and ordered the sign rem9tFI
 A brief sketch sf 9 news story con- corning this asR episode .n Alexaad- zrs romance. a1 follows
 Alexander RamaHesqae. former bus boy in David T Walton. cham of Boston restaurzrt= and Who married his former boa aay haired sister last month. cannot eaH hi- Revere Beach bouleTara The Love Nest. % take lt from D- 4 " Kenuey. his landlord. who .eHpe3 I1 a few days ago and ordered fHe sejon of Rouman- Ian nobility ta 5santle the beautiful blue and WhIEe fHeasioa with letters foot high b. had hung over the honeymoon reztauraut-
 '.The Love Nee sign has been re- placed by one ttat states that ''the count" puts up lunches to take oat. and much larger sign publishes the fact that the Htfle iuachroom is CO be- known as "The oxford"
Putnam patriot., 1922-08-04
BUT A POOR BARGAIN

Charles broke the spell as iH de ected tone of voice. he sad.
 Miss Gla-er. l ioee you. but dare not dream of calling you mine. Tester day I was worth s50.000, bu, today by turn of fortane's wheel. Havt but a few paltry hundreds to call my own would not ask you @ aceept rs m .fy reduced state Farewell for .vf.
 A Charles Was about Co stHid. maurufaiIy away she caught hin an# eagerly cried
 "Goai gracious Reduced liks that What a bargain Of cours, take yon You might have kaown couldn't resist ..''-S Selected
Putnam patriot., 1922-08-04
Beng Cheerful Help, Bring Good
 Health

As both doctor and nurse say that =heerfulBess does much toward ones recovery. it Will be seen that am de-
 sg almost auy old thing to keep my na occupied and help them along. la the early hnur- uf one morning. the following nousensieal ines Wese sug- eested by tae passing of the numerous
Putnam patriot., 1922-08-04
JOHN BOYS, POMFRET, WINS
 SECOND PATRIOT SILVER CUP
LOCAL LAD DISPLAYS GREATEST PROGRESS IN DEVIL oPMERT AMONG Y NJ C. A. CAMPERS AND
 IS AWARDED PRIZES
IS AWARDED PRIZES
Camp Woodstock Being In Operation With Grea
 Success For One Month

aF.unlae Feu.a ara re1 tt.H+ afas- nmarE t9 sEare aitn IHs instructor W W l#H r.
 JstanHle If Wo5dsfoeE a cap4la Of Volunteer L4fe Saving Corps Captain DutenH.e gave .H- t=artan 1n the correct procedure 70 He followed breaking the several fot 4FaarIaE people zet ap9n their
 aers wa3e 1 the water n0w t5 saH- Ha#i f a pensn n ta= @azef 70
 .esaf1I s4an 70 tHe shore or ath=
Putnam patriot., 1922-08-04

B.eause te showed .He t erssre M develop
 second period af Camp
 conducted ag tfs E 7r tHr shores of B.aek Pond. IaHn Ea a Pomfret. cen ~ HH and drs Eatet V Bos aas awarded -7s fasaar f trf0i silver loving cap aad trs k1i5 watch fob Young Hel tse Hosf active aaH energetic member f tHr camp aaanR 5He aHa ts9=s.e af his right t9 possession 5f enc tf9pales