South Bend News-Times, Volume 37, Number 358, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 23 December 1920 — Page 6

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DECEMBER 23. 1 920

FIELD FOR REAL REFORMERS. This la a pre.it pra.m for reformer. With myriad devices to make the world Utopian, a multitude of arpirlnp organizations are projecting themselves into the foreground. They are directed and supported by mn of many types: practical and inir. radical, sensible and fanatical, sincere and Insincere. They propose various programs; stricter motion picture censorship, Sunday blue laws, prohibition of tobacco, and a constitutional amendment declaring this to be a Christian country. In most cace the agitators probably believe that what they propo.-j la an important contribution to the publio welfare. The difficulty lies in rnuking the multitude tee it that way. To Kain this end, certain sums totalling millions of dollars are being ralaed, by which th people-are to be "educated." Th! reformers have a hard row to hoe. At a time when the average man 1 conscious of a number of pressing ntds that cry out for relief he is not likely to respond enthusiastically to the attempt to make him beliovo that other things are more important. It is too bad that the reformers do not pool their trength behind the things that the people need, instead of behind things which they are not sure they want. Among the things the people need, and for which the reformers could light with a clear conscience, are: More and better homes in the eitle. More and better schools in tho country' district?. Iower federal taxes by spending lesa on war machines and pome other government departments. Conservation of resources, particularly our forts ts. Tin 50 tak are quite enough to challenge the ablest reform organiiations In the nation. With betttr schools and homes, lower taxca, and protection of our inherent wealth. th poopl would be far happier and better satisfied with themselves and ihir lot. A happy people will not go far wrong. They might be able, even, to dispense with a reformer's chalk '.ine.

GETTING CLOSER TO CONSUMERS. Uefore business had reached tho present perfection of system, farmers would haul their produce to town and sell either to consumer direct, or to irroceiT. who would take a small protlt In passing the &oodi? on to their latror.j. This method has Wen almost generally abandoned f"r the more complex, and also more expensive, one of having pveral person take profits between the time the farmer hel'. hi produce and its arrival in the homo of the consumer. In many casts thes-j prrli's are shown to be out of proportion for the service rendered. U Is admitted, of course, thru few farmers can rford to take the time required to dlsposo of their stocks direct to consumers, ro they prefer to Hell to the jobber who visits the farn anil buya an entire crop, or to the grocer, who becomes the distributor to the public. The complaint of both farmers and consumers is thit the middlemen are taking more than a fair profit lr. the transaction, and there is an insistent demand that brokers und othtr. who do not actually handle the farm products le eliminated from any participation in the business. The renate and hou.-v have passed a measure that would permit farmers to .ell under the cooperative I lan without Incurring tho pernltief- of the Sherman anti-trust law, and it is iilrely that it will oon become a law. Growers cculd market their produce in bulk through a farm agenry und Jtdl to grocers direct, or to ror.mr in quantity. If such a plan should suet eod in eliminating interest" which are taking unejrr.ed pror.ts from the distribution of fo'd pre tits. It will have served well both the grower and or.sumer, who are equal sufferers under the present system of moving food froio the producer t the home table.

Jr, an-I the days lost were cut down to 10,114 a v.'nr. Hv hundred employes of a New York factery did the work it had taken 6 0 r to perform after frh air was introduced a.s a factor in efficiency. .Mavbe those figures don't mean much to you. What does mean a great deal, however, la your own :it.lth. and that of your family. Guard it. It is easy. It merely means that you should s'eep with a window open cvrry nlffht even the coldest nifthts. You should have some air circulating in the room whereever you a-e, ;,nd as soon as you go outdoors yoi should not hunch down Into your coat or furs, but throw up your head, take a deep breath of the crisp, frsh air, and put disease to flicht.

The Tower of Babel

By BILL ARMSTRONG

THIS IS AN ELEVENTH HOUR APPEAL TO TOWER READERS IF YOU HAVEN'T SENT IN YOUR BIT YET FOR A HAPPY CHRISTMAS AT THE CITY RESCUE MISSION, DO IT NOW TOTAL OF FUND IS NOW $1,054.

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THE WEATHER ALWAYS FINE. Man was made to live outdoors. Nature did n; invent bas burners, steam-heated apartment houses and factory buildings. Man digned those things, and man must mke the best of them. IJut let's not cer!oop. the necessity of getting as much good, c'.eun. wntde..me fresh air in our systems as we can. The disv.erf s most common from unwholesome &ir are .ntluenza, pneumonia, bronchiti. diphtheria and tuberculosis. And coJds Collis are the prevalent ailment ami the mo: easily avoided. It inn't the cold wintry air that gis you a cold, it's your clumsy efforts to dodge i:. the doctors t-ay. Th"se other diseases usually jrrow out of colds. It is herauswe mHw the gerrr t be introduced into otir r.-es. mouths, throats and lungs, and then d''n'l get chough go.-d air to kill them. Kmpjeyen of thf l'nltwd Slat s pension bureau in Va.-hinston Ust is,73 working days a year through lllntfi. A ventilating vstcm u put in tho build-

THE STEEL BOYCOTT A MENACE. Hinister, insidious warfare, worse than the strikt, and more dangerou to the country as a breeder of diontent, dissatisfaction, and perhaps bolshcvism. Is the kind of light for the "open hop" being waged by capitalism employing "closed shop" methods. The open shop question la at least open to debate. An honestly "open" shop may be, as many of its advocates insist, the most "American" solution of the labor problem. At any rate, there can bp o legitimate objection to any busine.? man or institution urging the open shop, provided legitimate method are ueed. The methods which I'res't Grace of the Ikthlehem Steel Co., however, admits that organization is using la behalf of the open nhop are neither American nor legitimate, because they involve a flagrant u.' of the boycott. According to Mr. Grace, his company will not sell structural steel to any builders In the New York and Philadelphia districts who do their work on a union or closed hop basis. This is not only an improper attempt to dictate to customers In a matter that is none of the seller's business. It Is precisely such a boycott as business men have fo often condemned when labor used it against them. If a labor union has no right to declare a boycott or strike against a business institution merely because that Institution uses materials made by non-union labor, and the big majority of Americans? agree on that point, then assuredly manufacturers have no right to declare such a boycott aa this. It U tit for tat, but retaliation does not get us anywhere. Right Is right and wrong is wrong, no matter by whom practiced. If we are ever to have industrial peace, it will pot be the resmlt of such coercive methods as tljln.

THE ICELAND FAIR. Tho world's fair which it is proposed to hold in Iceland next year will hardly attract the crowJs that came to similar expositions in America, but at least it will eerve to let the rest of mankind know something of a too little advertised country. Iceland is as poorly named as Greenland, thos; familiar with both island3 assert, for although it is true the land of the sagas is no stranger to the bleakest of arctic weather, it has its pleasant seasons, and its peofle are by no means ignorant Ksquimaux. The exodus from Scandinavia to Iceland a thousand years ago presents one of the most roman'io speetacles of all history. The exiles, refusing O submit to the domination of Harold Fairfax, lied from Norway, and they and their descendants founded a republic of no mean pretensions in statecraft. It was not a democracy. Puch as the United States, but an ariMoerati republic, to be ruled by tho wisest and most just men. Unhappily, the pioneers could not always agree as to who was wisest and who most Just, and when they disagreed they fought. So the republic was a failure. IJut it was a bravo failure, and if the emissaries of the nations do indeed gather at the Thlngvalla, the plateau sacred with island memories, or at Reykjavik, the capital, the world will doubtless find as much to learn from Iceland, as Iceland lias to learn from the world.

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bottom. Rroih.-r Dird bis more thtn 250 poor unfcrtut.rtrs, SO per c.-nt of them child-en, who deserve a bttter Xmas than they will get, m- ! ss Tower of i.le readers take the o.e rubber bind off the- bankroll and shell out. This money Tower readers are denoting will be used for warm clothing and other ihir.gs the kids need. This i your last chance to do something rt al, this year at least, so' come across and enjoy your Christmas celebration to the fullest.

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Ttal to date SI. 05 1.21 If vou have not already been informed of the big" idea reg-udiru: the Tower of Habol's Christmas plan. lure it is in a nut shell Hay Rird is tho man that's hem running the Citv Hscut' Mission here on I'ast Jefferson boulevard for a good many years, and believe us. that miJ- . . 1 .s bee i rur riirhi frem top to

IV Tili: KDITOli'S MAIL. Tow r of R ibel, Care of Rill Armstrong. News-Times. De re sir: When i rote you last i thought that would be all. but since then the Elks called a special meeting and inishated me which caused to to rite you this letter and svnd special delivery $5 number C413S3300-A-which i want you to applie on Mr. RircTs Rescue mission fund. I kind-a investigated Ids work and And that he is c'.oing real Missionary work. I mus: sny i feel a better man today after taking that lniashun. The obligation the prayers the singin and the organ play in wa grand. I want to tell you i am a much better fellow today. I was around to tho hank tho other day and asked if they could give me exchange on the lard above and they s-tid they could not. The only kind of exchange they thought i could take with me was platinum, because where i wa going that would be the only aing that wouldnt melt, but it would be awful hot to handle. So you see what you get on this earth you cant take with you. I cant see why these- real rich fellows around here cant kick in a little because they cant take it with them. Well Rill I have known you for a longtime. Have been around with you purty near every day but did not no your name. You ought to no me now, but some day next year i will introduce myself. Yours for the last time, Xoah Goodfornothing. Dear Rill:Ht en so tarnation busy just didn't get time to get this In tho mail. Hut It'll get to you all righ:. 1 guess, in time fur the kids get tiie benefit. Just take this check to any good rbank in town, mention my name, and then duck. Then come up to the orfice and I'll probably have to cash it myself. Good luck. Rill. Reeder. Mr. I 'ill Armstrong, Care of Tower of Rabel, NewsTimes, South Rend, Indiana. Dear Friend Rill:I am enclosing herewith my check for $5.00 to add to yourChristmas fund. Trusting this will make some poor kid happy, I beg to remain Sincerely your friend, Harry Scanlon. Rill Armstrong", Tower. South Hend. Ind. Dear Rill:I paw John Smogor squeaking down the street the other day, so that I still have hopes that he's going to send in something for The Tower's Christmas fund. The way John wan squeaking, I figure that he'll send at least live, so just go ahead and tell Rird to start spending the money. Here is my live. Yours truly.

CURBING RECKLESS DRIVERS. . The prosecuting attorney of a county In Ohio has tiled charges of assault and battery against the driver of an automobile whose machine struck and injured t-vo persons. The claim is made that the driver did not take ordinary care to avoid the accident. The charge of assault and battery, resulting from hitting a person with an automobile instead of a club, can, it is claimed by the prosecutor, be sustained under a recent derision ef the supreme court of the state. The penalty in Ohio for carelessne-s in driving au automobile Is a fine of $23. but under the charge of assault and battery the driver may be lined and pent to the workhouse for .six months. A reckless driver might not be cured by lining him the maximum for carelessness, but it would be quite another matter if he should be sent to the workhouse. The largo number of pedestrians and drivers of automobiles injured by reckless automcbilists makes it desirable that something be done to curb the carelessness that is shown by many persons in the use of high-rowered vehicles. If the Ohio prosecutor is able to sustain his charges in court, he should be able to create 'i wholesome regard for tho practice of care in the operation of automobiles. Driver who are careful are in Just as much danger as pedestrians, and It Is to tlnir inWrest that tho careless ones be reFtl alntd. o Every Important statesman who was in power w hen the armistice was signed has now been shelved except Rloyd George. How much longer will he last?

More Truth Than Poetry By JA.MES.J MONTAGUE

JUST FOLKS By EDGAR A. GUEST

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The threat of industrial war over the "closed hop" would hardly materialize If there were more closed mouths. oIt does not surprise any discriminating pernon to learn that there is also an unusually big crop of nuts this year.

ne of the most annoying ways to grow old is to wait on connections for a, iong-dietance telephone all. o Ireland do- not seem to b? a ery promijdngr held for insurance agent, just now. - a . Any careless driver will tell you that he runs a lot of ri?ks from others on the ttreets.

TIIH TRFACHiniOlS cow. When ole Ruck Rlodgetts cow comes home, Her eyes with flame a-flicker. Her jowls all white with drippin' foam An' snullin of red liquor. The revenuers stcn that she Was darned unusual frisky.

An o they knew that Abner Ceo Was makin' moor.shine whisky. If they went climbin up the hill. There's rothin' much they'd see there I'fir neither Abner r.or his still.

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there; He has a mighty crafty way Of duckin his pursuers. The more especially when they Is these here revenuers. Next day. when Rossie started slow To wander up the holler. The revenuers seen her go And started out to foiler. An' when the brute began to run. Like kids go after dinner.

They 'lowed, as each grabbed his pun; !

"We got thrt blamed old sinne rl" An' then she hit a quicker gait, Iet out a joyful beller.

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straight Down old Judge Jom-s'es cellar. An' t'.i.U is why the good old Judge. Who's down on evil doers. Has always had an awful. grudge Againnt them revenuers: (Copyright. 1920.) Suspienous. Germany's plea for a loan would be a little more convincing if she wasn't planning to iy annuities to the members of the Hohenzollern family.

IXTROSFFCITOX. I have the subsiance of a man, The possibilities of good, I know his fashion and his plan. And ceuld be manly if 1 would. Ruth brawn and brain were given me. Then way should I a hireling be? I see tlo self-same? sun and sky That every man of greatnes-j sees. He cannot see in walking by More beauty in the xlowers and trees, I can as cleat ly hear as he The song birds" morning melody.

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THURSDAY, RFC. 23. This day is under the government of a single Lunar transit the square aspect between tho Moon and I'ranvs. This makes for a day of sudden and abrupt visitation, with the ten-

ldency to make unpremeditated changes, removals or Journeys, none

of which may be expected' to turn out well under uch Inauspicious planetary rule. Under th peculiar rcijn of Neptune opposition Venus,

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trim. I Vae the strength for every test; I hae no crippled spine or limb! Of what are other men possessed Who rise to fame which 1 mus; lark? What is it that has held me back? Reason? I have the power to think, I learned the self-same things ar school. I know the use of pen and ink, Life has not dubbed me yr-t a fool; And yet a hlrrling I remain While others wealth and fane- attain. As others think you have not thought, As others dared you would net dare. With what God gave you have not wrought. Or in life's glory you would shnr You would have conn- to greatness, too. Had you but willed great deeds to do. (Copyright. ir.fU

unusual, irr. gular, even eccentric s:;ii.i;i"us mar be looked for in the realm of motional experiences or in the pre fessions Involving thhigher artistic and inspirational expression. Roolry, art, --.o ecially music jf a i '- h order, and all mystical psychical facilities may fel the i:imulcs of exaltation under thl.particularly Tne astral vibration. It in a rul for genius, inspiration and romance. Those whose birthday it Is have the forecast of a restless and roving year, and one notable for unusual or romantie' experiences. Try to b quiet and attentive. A child born on this day may be unsettled, anl fond of rovinr. The -ages -ay a boy should join the navy. He ni'ty b romintic and adventurous.

Store Open Evenings Until Xmas Store Closed Xmas Eve.

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Many Luggage pieces have been reducfJ in price conforming to the new market or below.

Your planned trip to the South, to California. or even short holiday trips are well accompanied by a brand new piece of Luccae-e. Folks who travel want finest materials but of the latest cut and workmanship besides. Yon will ind YYy man's Daylight Basement Luace Shop well tilled with the Hand I.u.ifce you like best.

This Luae Shop is the home of Indesfructo and N. V. P. Trunks, famed for their strength, beauty and convenience.

A Visit from You Will Be Welcome From Second Floor

Knit Jackets Crocheted and Knitted Jackets, all wool yarns, in all sizes, both plain colors and combinations. From S3. 00 to $6.75.

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Knit Petticoats Unit Petticoats in light and dark colors, plain bottorms. From $1.25 to S 2 . 7 5 .

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Store Open Evenings Until Xmas Store Closed Xmas Eve. Bed Spreads Reduced for Christmas Buyers

Bed Spreads, hemmed, at S1.5o, S2.5; S2.95, 53.25, $4.50 and up to Sto.oo.

Bed Spreads, scalloped, cut corners, in Honey Combs or Satin, at S3. 50. S4.oo, $6.00 and up to $10.00. Bed Spreads in pink and blue, hemmed and scalloped with cut corners, at S4.50 and S8.50. Bed Spread Sets, in tine heavy Satin and Honeycomb weaves, scalloped, with cut corners Bolster to match at $5.5o and $9.50 per set.

Blankets Make Excellent and Useful Xmas Gifts We have a large assortment and all at greatly reduced prices.

S4.00 Blankets S2.95. S7.00 Blankets $4.50. Sb75 Blankets $5.75. 50c Crib Blankets 29c. $1.00 Crib Blankets 7c.

SI o.oo White Wool Blankets $5.5. $13.50 Wool Plaid Blankets S9. 75. $15.00 Wool Plaid Blankets SI 1.25. $1.25 Crib Blankets S5c. S2.00 Crib Blanket- $1.35.

Outing Flannels - Shaker Flannels - Muslins Sheets - Cases - All at New Low Prices

Heavyf yard wide Outing Flannels, new patterns, were 50c, at 2 5c. Dress Percales, yard wide, light and dark colors, wide range of patterns, best standard grade now 22c. -Outing Flannels, 27 inch, good patterns very special at 15c. Bleached Shaker Flannel, extra heavy, sold at 50c now 25c. Bleached Muslin, yard wide, extra quality, sold at 40c now i6c. Unbleached Muslin, full yard wide, one of the best L L Brands made was 35c now 14 c.

Cotton Challie So inched wide, in beautiful new pattern? Pot quality at

Large Cotton Batts, 5-pound roll, ijr.j white cotton size 72xOu at Sl.io. Sheets and Pillow CaseM 72x90 Bleached Sheet 0 5c. .Slx90 Bleached Sheet $1.1 5. 72x90 Seamless Sheet si. 4 5. Slx90 Seamless Sheet $1.55. Daisy Pillow Caser 42x3 and 4v-. 29c

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