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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-19
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS

I served % months in an aviation
camp in Texas and during that time
saw 113 flyers fall TO death. and kent
On flying myself While I am not
considered in the category OF "a
lighting man" I herewith enter my
application for membership i'm the
Legion. Am I eligible?
was drafted and sent to a medi-
cal detachment at base hospital
i'm the United States. where l serv-
cd for is months. Went through
the hu epidemic on about three
hours sleep in a. and helped carry
about so spinal meningitis cases to
their last sleep. can I join the Le-
gion?
Yes-you did your bit.
was wounded overseas and have
Just discovered I was eligible TO vo-
cational training. For four months
my application has been in. Can you
speed it2
We can. Letters nave been sent
cut 10 several sources rather irk-
some on the red tape of the Veterans
Bureau and your claim will receive
early attention. The American Lee
gion maintains a national service
division which works "a hours a day
on just such cases as yours. And 1t
works
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-19

mander. The committees recon-
menGations undoubtedly will be &C
copied by the delegates and work
ON the memorial will start soon.
A budget Of Legion expenses for
the coming fiscal year will be pre-
sented by the national finance COM
mittee Plans will be adopted for
the Legion to lend further assistance
i'm the rehabilitation of veterans. a
committee will report on the subject
of memorials i'm the United States
TO soldier dead.
other Discussions Planned.
An interesting report will be that
OF the Oriental committee. which has
spent months in an exhaustive study
Of the question of Monaghan immi-
Iration and particularly the Japan
csc problem on the Pacific coast.
The directors of the American Legion
Weekly viii meet to consider policy,
finances and development
a formal dinner TO all visiting Lee
gionnaires and public officials will be
given on the night of January 20. An
inspection bv delegates of the ma
tional headquarters offices and an
initiation by the Societe des 40 HON.
mes ct Cheraux. Will be part OF the
convention program
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-19
MEMBERSHIP OF
LEGION DOUBLED
IN FEW MINUTES
Unique Methods Used in Sc.
curing Post Development
in Oklahoma.

This is how they do it in Okla
homa," said Dan s. Hollenga, Ma
tional Director Of Organization Of
the American Legion. when he re-
ceiyed the results OF the first week
Of an Oklahoma legion membership
campaign in which 1919 eX-service
men have been signed up.
Here are some of the ways and
means utilized by the Oklahomans
More than one hundred members
we're added to the post at Duncan,
on the first day Of its membership
campaign when the city "hoOdlum'
wagon carried delinquents before a
self-appointed judge who could SEE
nc other bond except a 1922 mem
bership card in the Legion. Hun
dreds followed the city fire depart
Nment on a run to the heart Of the
city, only to see a barrel of blazing
tar and State Commander Hugh 3.
Davis and Chaplain Walter Douglass
ready to make membership speeches
Duncan merchants have offered
prizes Of $500 TO new mem beers.
Takes Five Minutes.
I4ulAlOliu IUcl hOuDAEA 10 Allt.llAUNA .
ship in five minutes. Inviting all
ex-service men to a banquet, the
post officers filled them with chicken
dinner and had them listen to ad-
dresses by the State Commando
and State AdJutant J. c. Chatdeld.
After the talks. checks on al local
banks made out TO the post with the
amount OF the dues inscribed were
passed out to the veterans. All they
. had to do was 10 sign their names.
The same feature was staged b.
OEemah post, while the post at Enid
offers an automobile of a popular
make to the lucky Legion recruit
The mayor OF Cushing has set aside
American Legion Week" news
papers of the city have published
the mayors proclamation and are
running daily stories OF the pro
eress of the membership drive.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-19
MUST DISCARD OLD
LICENSE BY FEB. 1,
CHIEFLANE WARNS
No Leniency to be Shown
Motorists After end of
Month, Warning.

Chief Of Police Lane issued warn
ings Wednesday TO the motorists
who have not yet secured their 1922
license plates. The Hoosier state
Auto association. with present head
quarters in the office OF William
HapL, 207 s. Main ST., has announced
that in all probability Saturday Will
be the last day for obtaining licenses
from the office. and Chief Lane
stated hat delinquerts will not be
treated with leniency.
The license bureau opened for
business Dec. IA. 1921. and since
that time over 5000 licenses have
been issued. only a few have
ignored the opportunity 10 secure
their plates without sending TO In
dianapolis for them, and the an
nouncement of the closing Of the
bureau will undoubtedly bring in a
few more of the stragglers.
Unwiliingness on the part of some
automobile owners to hurry tier
application for licenses. according tG
Chief Lane. may precipitate their
arrest in the near future. Orders
have gone out. said the chief Wed
nesday. to apprehend motorists not
showing proper licenses on their
cars Feb. / and thereafter.
Last minute delay may make /.
embarrassing for motorists" said
Chief Lane. THE police department
/ has been given orders to bring into
! court any offender"
! Recently instructions were issued
\ by the state auto police, granting
until Feb. 1 as the last date old Ii
censes will be permitted. This datt
I has seen set for the final equipmen
Of cars of proper lenses and. &C
cording to Chief Lane Wednesday
motorists who fail to equip thei
machines as provided by the new
stat eheadHght Jaw, will be liable t
/ prosecution.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-19
EXPECT SESSION
TO FORM PROGRAM
Live Stock Shippers to Meet
With Farm Bureau Of
' ficials Friday Afternoon.

At the conference Of St. Joseph
county live stock shippers, Manager
directors and officials of the farm
bureau, in the court house Friday
afternoon at 1870 o'clock, il is be-
ieved a definite program will be
adopted to greatly increasing the
scope Of operations
]. H. Hull, district chairman OF
the farm bureau. and c. Z. Paul,
member state live stock committee,
it is understood, have prepared ten
tative plans which will give further
support to the success Of the Ma
tional Live stock Shippers and Ter
minal association. Thomas II. Jack
son, president OF the county organ
ization. declares the movement 10
handle live stock shipments through
cooperative marketing at the large
selling centers is proving successful
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-19
STATE LEADERS
OF LEGION PLAN
BIG CONFERENCE
Will Arrange for Census of
Every Ex-Service Person
In Country.

BY american Legion News Service.
INDIANAPOLIS. Jan &c. r.
Forbes. Director Of the United
States Veterans Bureau. will come
as the personal representative OF
President Harding TO the conference
or American Legion officials 10 be
held Aere January 90 and q. Judge
* NJ. Lands will be one of the
speakers.
Legion representative will include
an state commanders, adjutants and
national executive committeeman,
chairmen OF standing committees and
national officials The national exc
cutive committee of the American
Legion Auxiliary will meet concur
rently.
The main purpose ot the meeting
is 20 arrange for a census of every
eN-serviCe man and woman in the
country The plan that national
commander HanfOrd MacNider viii
present 10 delegates calls for per-
sonal interviews by Legion canvass
ers Of all veterans The census will
DE known as a service and compen-
sation campaign and is modelled aft
or the Iowa plan successfully used
I'm that state when Mr. MaCNider
was commander there. After apprO.
val by the convention the census
win be undertaken At once. Tho
country Will oe divided into districts.
with Legion committeeman to SUI
pervlse. Districts will be small
enough so that thorough canvassing
can be assured. Legion volunteers
will work under the committeeman
and Will visit every house and inter
view every veteran.
Discuss Compensation.
Questionaires will be used to as
certain. first. what form OF adjusted
compensation is preferred of the five
offered I'm the pending federal bill
Veterans have the option of cash
payment. paid-up insurance. voca-
tional training. aid i'm buying a home.
OF aid in settling land Information
as TO preference obtained by means
of the questionaires. will be of vast
assistance 10 the government i'm max
Ing provision for payments, Mr.
MacNider has plan whereby veter.
ans will be given the option OF turn
inE their compensation payments
into general fund 60 be admins
tered ny the Legion and ont or which
loans vii be made 10 disabled. UNI
employed or needy comrades lie
believes this fund will total several
million dollars Cauvasscrs i'm the
census viii ascertain how many vet
Grams will loSl money 10 this fund.
Every one who has a claim of any
sort against the government win be
assisted in presenting 20 and obtain
ing quick settlement Veterans will
be asked 10 tell what they desire the
Legion TO accomplish and sueges-
tons received are expected 60 be Of
immense benefit % national officials
To Consider JoblCss
The subject OF unemployment also
viii nc considered at the convention
and some means devised whereby
the Legion can assist nationally I'm
placing eN-service men in Jobs 4
committee viii bring in q report on
the memorial proposed ion honor -
The late r. W GaIbraith. who was
tiued while serving as Legion COM
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-19
QUICK RELIEF FROM
CONSTIPATION
Get Or. Edwards Olive Tablets

That is the joyful cry. Of thousands
since Or. Edwards produced Olive Tab
lets. the substitute for calomel.
Dr. Edwards. n practicing physician
for Il years and calomeIs Old-tim en-
envy, discovered the formula for Olive
Tablets while treating patients for
chronic constipation and torpid livers
DIT. Edwards Olive Tablets do not
contain calomel hut a healing. soothing
vegetable Laxative
No gripping is the keynote" Of these
little sugar coated. olive colored tablets.
They cause the bowels and liver 20 act
normally. They never force them TO un-
natural action.
III you have a clark brown mouth
had breath-a duh. tired feeling-sick
headache - torpid liver constipation.
youll find quick. sure and pleasant re-
suits from one or two Of Dr. Edwards
Olive Tablets az bedtime
Thousands take them every night Just
90 keep right. Try them. 1jc md Soc
Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-19
Income Tax Blanks NOtC
Ready for Distribution

II YOU made returns Tor Your IN
como tax last year the blanks for
making them again this year will be
;nailed TO you, in the near future,
according to NJ. G. Cummings, inter-
nal revenue collector A number Of
the forms have already been sen:
out. ard others will be mailed as
soon as they are received here.
Those who have never before filed
returns VIII be required to come to
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-19
MAC NIDER VISIT
BRINGS MEMBERS
TO LOCAL POSTS
Credit TO Citizens for New At
titude Toward American
Legion.

Hanford MacNiders coming 20
South Bend gave not only the people
OF this community but Legionnaires
as well a now idea of the calibre
OF their organization. as attested to
in personnel Of its officers.
MacNider made a ten strike by
his humanness and his eagerness TO
he Of help 10 all veterans of the
World war. regardless Of veteran
organization affiliation AT Health
win he was buddy; here he was a
buddy. From the moment he
stepred from the 1852 train at the
New York Central station TO the
hour Of his departure for Indianap-
oils. he was zone of absolutely
for us"
Impetus 80 Membership.
over a million members nation
ally nowD--pald up" declared Com
mander MacNider, as he discussed
the membership in South Bend.
And wen add a thousand the
next few months" declared Post FL
nance officer Harry Engle.
Engers declaration was not with
out foundation. MacNider's coming
to South Bend signalled a helter-
SHELTER movement to join up with
the all inclusive 100 percent Ameri-
can spirited veteran organization OF
the World war.
Mishawaka. Elkhart, Goshen. Blu
/ chanan, Niles and other nearby
posts report increased membership
owing to the presence here of the
/ legion chief
[ Citizens Deserve Credit.
To the citizens Of South Bend
whose spirit made possible the great
demonstration for ex-service meT
/ goes much OF the credit for the in
creased interest in the American
/ Legion. on all sides one hears OF
older men and women who backed
the soldiers during the days ot
t7-1s. seeking 10 interest friends il
/ the recognized veteran society.
To these citizens. headed by
! Bishor. John Hazen White, A. z
Erskine, Frank L. Herring. Louis J
Hammerschmidt. John Chess Ellis
worth and the many others who vol
unteered their services TO make tha'
event at Studebaker's a 100 percen
| success. goes the things of the legiOr
here and elsewhere for the cominG
of MacNider and for the effect O
his coming and the reception com
/ bined.
Every effort will be made to keeI
the legion on that high plane which
the public expects it TO keep. Ever!
word Of that invitation from thest
older men to seek their davice or
I civic, state and national matter
will be accepted sincerely. TO-DAY
the legion is sold to the people o.
South Bend as it never has beer
sold. and it's future as a factor ii
the community is decided.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-19

According 20 word from the CHI
cago headquarters OF the naticna.
active preparations are under way %
establish agencies IN Chicago and
pittsburg. the main markets patron
lied by shippers Of this section l.
is argued that breeders by selling
products direct eliminate various
charges which are counted n the
cost under conditions now obtainins
on several Of the large live stock
markets.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-19

-he office in the postonlce for their
blanks
Preparations are being made for
the real business" which will be
gin Feb. ] and in the meantime
those IN charge OF the office say
they viii be glad 10 give any infor-
nation or help that might be need
ed relative TO the requirements and
the filing out OF the blanks
Il is best TO get any doubts clear
cd away before we get too busy. %
said Mr.. Cummings when the
folks begin to line UP from here
down 10 the corner we won't have
much time 20 answer questions"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-19
NEW YEARS RESOLUTION
BROKEN

He had determined TO go through
another year with the old watch IN
til he heard about the SchUell Plan.
At this jewelry store on w. Jefferson
Blvd. you can trade in your old
watch and get credit on a new one.
It's a mighty intelligent plan. Why
don't you do IL? ST
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-19
buds, Whizbangs and H. E.
From the St. Joe County Sector

I'D Books nand grenade nearly
caused some trouble when one Of the
thousands" wanted to pull out the
fuse
Past Commander Art. MacDonali
spent most OF the evening II the
Canteen. Miss Studcbaker was IN
charge Of the cantcen.
George Ford former military
policeman. now a prominent banker
was neatly draped in his uniform Al
the big evening event.
a list e the absentees II the
party viii appear next week.
stew" Elbel failed to appear in
his gobs'' OUTFIT. The excuse was
that the weather here caused his
waist line to expand
Bill Armstrong. custodian of the
Tower Of Babel, and paid-Ip-Legion-
naire. failed 20 appear in mis- corpor-
ais OUTFIT He perhaps didn't want
to salute former Capt. Neal Byron
WEIGH Of his force.
Chaplain White has reversed his
collar and is now engaged in well
fare work for the post. The collar
viii be returned 10 dts normal posi-
tion on Sunday, according % tho
chaplain.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-19

OFFICERS OF SOUTH BEND
POST. No. 50.
THE AMERICAN LEGION.
COMMANDER
Otis s. Romluo
sth n. J. NJ. s Bldg South Bend
VICE COMMANDER
Harvey Klockow
South Bend
ADJUTANT
Ralph J. KeItner
South Bend.
TREASURER
Harry EnEeI
4o1 S. Mich. ST. South Bend
ASST. TREASURER
Jacob EnCel
401 s. Mich. ST.. South Bend
SERGEANT AT ARMS
r r. Beck
South Bend
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Wade T. Hardy
Joseph Cunningham
Dr. r.. L. Senseuich
DR. Arthur T. Knapp
Col G. s. Bullock
Jay White
&. r.. Macdonald
T. i. Roche
George W. Freyermuth
Chamber of Commerce
HEADQUARTERS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-19
MESSENGER BRINGS NEWS.

our buyer. now on a buying Trip
i'm New York City has wired US of a
very. very. fortunate purchase OF
high class coats and wraps. Exactly
100 beautiful fur trimmed models.
These wraps and coats will arrive
today and will be placed on sale
Saturday at great big reduction.
The Ellsworth store
=. S.-See tomorrow paper for
description and price 10
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-19
CORSAGES FoR FORMAL
PARTIES.

Our stock OF fresh cut flowers en-
braces some combinations that viii
be ideal for corsages. Sweet peas.
roses. violets, lilies OF the valley
all arranged in a fetching manner
Call williams the florist and place
your order now. S59-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-19

Increase your estate at once, You
can do this on the .slow-pay plan
easy. accommodating. satisfying. sure
Get details free by calling WALTER
FEGAN. J. NJ. S. Bldg S-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-19

Earl Jackson nearly had new
overcoat az the result or tho big
party" The owner. however. called
later
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-19


overcoat az the result or the big
party" The owner. however. called
later
Harvey Klockow. 'vce" com
mander. VIII be ga charge OF the
spring membership drive for the
1900 members Be prepared 90 an
swer the former cooks mess call.
Former capt. Romine and former
Major j. White. made exceptionally
uood traffic cops" az the !Stude-
bkaer building party. If they ever
get out OF a job thcy should see
Comrade Davies Of the safety board.
Wade Hardy after making several
attempts 20 reach tho X G. mess
tent on the fourth floor ended up az
ollie Clark's y. Michigan ST.. place.
Col Bullock has "A new collection
# stories for the next meeting
There seems 20 DC THREE good
reasons for the popularity Of the
Red Cross office as was evidenced
at the reception.
Fob" Snyder again demonstrated
the popularity of the medical corps
when f. comes 10 terpsicoriau en-
Its share Cf attention.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-19
ON THE MORNING AFTER.

For example VIC might take a New
Years party. After that even the
best Of us feel groggy. To clear out
the kinks in your system. to uncork
a lot of pep and enthusiasm, nothing
will have a better effect than
steaming Turkish Bath in the base.
ment OF the Formers Trust. 4-tf
All zoo cigarettes. 3 for SOC.
Engers. 33s-tf
1902 tin Velvet $1.35. Engers.
33S-tr
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-19

lie smoking tobacco. 15c. En-
gels 337-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-19
Change in Time
Effective
Jan. p, 1922


Train 40 "a now leaving south
Bend A. 40 a. M. FOR Battle
Greek and train No. 2S arriving
South Bend sol p. m. viii be
discontinued
Train No 10 arriving from
chicago VIII leave South Bend
for the east At 1901 a. M. i'm
stead OF 1925 p. u.
Train No. rs will leave south
Bend at 100 a. M. instead of
1907 a M. and run solid 10 De-
troif instead OF Port Huron arriv-
INK Detroit 500 a. IN.
Train 40. o for Port Huron
and Canada viii leave South
Benz 2.04 a. m. instead OF 2.19
a m.
For further Information apply
20 G. a. McNutt. Passenger
Agent. Phone Main g3.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-11-03
ODD FELLOWS NOW
LARGEST FRATERNITY

Addressing members OF Jefferson
hodge. No. 2, !. o. o. F.. last night,
past Grand Representative J. p.
Heinzeroth informed them that
more than seven million dollars was
spent last year by the order in re-
lief work in the United states.
Mr.. Heinzeroth told OF the form
ing Of the odd Fellows at Baltimore
With five members 1es~ years ago,
and noting that the present mem
bership exceeds five million. The
odd Fellows. he stated, Is the largest
fraternal organization IN tho world.
other short addresses were made by
Past Grand Representative A. c
Price; Past Grand Master G. NJ.
Whitesell and Noble Grand J. c.
Newman.
Mr.. Newman urged that every
member be present at the meetings
this winter. He said that the enter
tainment committee has planned
something novel and interesting for
each meeting.
Following the nesting thu mem
bsrs adjourned TO tho banquet hall
where cider. ginger cakes and cigars
were served
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-11-03

pockets7 A dozen questions arc
raised.
ostensibly. sootty is running a
ranch and appearing as a movie
actor Some weeks ago Scotty APP
peAred at the Grapeville ranch,
which, It was announced, he would
run for a Chicago capitalist. Then
n movie camera appeared and posed
in Death Valley scenes. With Scotty
went Sam. his "Blackman Friday"
and with whom he has been closely
associated on all his excursions en-
terprises and adventures.
In between ranching and posing
he trekked into the hills with pack
mule Efforts have been made 10
track him, but never have succeed
ed in locating his cache. while
scotty has never revealed the ioca-
ton OF his mysterious mins-or
whatever It IS. Indians Of Death /
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-11-03

By NEA Sexvice.
DEATH VALLEY, Cal.-'Death
Valley scotty," that most speotaou-
lar and picturesque OF prospeotors
for gold. has once more become a
mystery man.
He has reappeared near the
scene OF his famed gold strike OF
some 20 years ago. which started
his career for reckless spending OF
money.
His movements are again sur
rounded with secrecy. From time to
time he takes a four-mule team
and disappears into the hills. re-
turning with nuggets and specimens
OF high-grade ore.
Is scotty on the trail OF a new
bonanza? Is ne back at his much
discussed and almost mythical
miner" Is he soon to come riding
In from the desert with gold lined /
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-11-03
INJURED ROAD
PATROLMAN DEAD
Francis Ryan, Run Down
by Speeder, Succumbs
Afer Long Suffering
LEGS BROKEN AND
HURT INTERNALLY

Following injuries sustained when
his motorcycle struck an automo-
bile on the Philadelphia Pike. near
Holly Oak. on the night OF october
II, state Highway Policeman Fran
els Ryan. 81 years. OF 2117 Biddle
street, died in the Delaware Hos
pital early last night. The officer
was a new man on the force. He is
survived by his wife.
Ryan was chasing a car whose oo-
cupants were riding at a fast rate
of speed. As the officer neared the
party and shouted for them 10 halt
his machine was struck by a swiftly
moving automobile going IN the OPP
posite direction.
Both legs were fractured in the
collision. which badly damaged the
motorcycle. Ryan had been pa
tient at the Delaware Hospital since.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-11-03
EDEN LODGE WANTS
500 MORE MEMBERS

Plans for a drive for 5os oandi-
dates for the ceremonies in oslebrs-
ton on December OF the ffty-fifth
anniversary of the lodge We're dis
cussed at the meeting OF Eden Lodge,
No. 81, 1. o. o. r.. last night.
A committee from Christie En-
campment, 1. o. o. B.. wRs present
during the meeting and urged upon
Eden Lodge to join the enoamp-
ment, which Is a higher branch OF
the ODD Fellows.
Past Grand Representative p. J.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-11-03

Isaac, Past Grand Patriarch VIII
liam F. McClain and Past Chief Pa
triarch ]. H. Craig made addresses
and explained the benefits OF the
encampment.
The Anniversary celebration pro-
gram consists OF banquet and spe-
cial entertainment with the best
talent available.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-11-03

PERFECT ATTENDANCE PUPILS
The following children of Hamil-
ton Park, an annex to Rose Hill
school. made perfect attendance for
the month OF October:
Ruth V. Davis. Rosa Muzsi, Anna
Croes. Alvin Goldberg. clifford Filter.
Charles Muzzi, Samuel Muzzi,
James Blanchfeld, John Ford.