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Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-20


theory that it is far better and
cheaper to prevent fires than to put
them out or punish those responsible
for them. The department has been
active in inspections and has caused
the removal of large number of
firetraps and other hazardous condi-
tions; is enforcing the laws and Or
dinances now in effect and is seeking
through a campaign of publicity to
develop public sentiment which will
authorize still stronger regulations
against the fire waste and will even
tually hold responsible those to
blame for fires. AS a part of this
campaign the fire marshal depart
ment maintained a fire prevention
booth at the recent state fair at Lin
coin, where a great deal of literature
bearing on fire waste was distributed
Fire Waste Day i'm Schools
One of the most important devel-
opments is the setting aside of one
day each year for the consideration
of the fire waste in the public schools
and by commercial organizations,
with the cleanup feature usually
added. This plan has already been
adopted by a score of western states
and Nebraska can claim the honor of
being the first to inaugurate Fire
Prevention day by law. 1t has set
aside the first Friday in November
for that purpose, and elaborate prep
arations are being made for its OBJ
servance by the State Fire Prevention
Association and by exercises in the
public schools and by commercial Or
ganizations.
The statistics of fire insurance
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-20


of the farmers and greatly enlarge
the demand for insurance protection
on the farms and in the country and
terminal elevators. Profit from the
soil inevitably finds it's way through
all the avenues of commerce to the
different lines of trade, and will be
reflected in larger stocks carried by
merchants and in more liberal pur-
chases by consumers, all of which
values will eventually require the
protection of fire insurance. There
are, however, some adverse condi-
tions, due to restrictive laws, demor-
alization in rates, excessive competi-
tion and burdensome taxes, which in
crease the cost of the business, all of
which furnish dark side for an
otherwise rosy picture.
An Unfortunate Feature
The unfortunate feature of this,
from the standpoint of state pride, is
that so few local fire insurance COM
panies are left to enjoy this insurance
prosperity. The adverse conditions
above referred to have worked
against some of the companies whose
business was restricted largely to Ne
braska, and they have succumbed to
the triple handicap of inadequate
rates, high expenses and vigorous
competition from companies doing a
much more general business and
therefore able to operate on more
narrow margin in Nebraska. Only
the companies with superior manage
ment and strongest financial re-
sources have survived, and their
growth is handicapped by legislation
which makes it impossible for them
to maintain adequate rates and keep
expenses to the minimum. Only re-
Gently, for instance, the two great Or
ganizations of fire insurance COM
panies have agreed upon plan OF
cooperation whose purpose is to re-
duce the cost of insurance by elm
mating certain unnecessary expenses.
This reform has been demanded by
the state insurance departments OF
the country and by the business in
terests. Nebraska has a law, how
ever, forbidding fire insurance COM
panies or agents to combine or agree
in the matter of rates or commissions,
and under this law the Nebraska in
surance department has served notice
on the companies that if they are
found enforcing the agreement they
will be vigorously punished. The re-
suit is that the companies are unable
to reduce expenses in the state, and
at the same time are forbidden to CO.
operate in the making and main
tenance of rates, although the fire
insurance business, of all business in
in the world, requires the broadest
possible basis of experience for the
determination of an adequate and
equitable rate.
To Reduce Fire Losses |
Under these circumstances it is es-
pecially gratifying that the state has
esta blished a fire marshal depart !
ment whose purpose is to reduce the
losses, which are the most important !
element in fire insurance cost. While |
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-20

This Company Acts as:
Executor under wills.
Administrator without a will,
or with the will annexed.
Guardian of a minor or an
incapable person.
Trustee to execute trusts, dis
burse life insurance, or hold
funds impartially.
Repository for trust and court
funds.
Agent in the management of
property.
Receiver or Assignee in busi-
ness embarrasSments,
Registrar and Transfer Agent
for registering, transferring
and countersigning St ock
Certificates, or bonds of Cor
pOratlOnS or municipalities.
Trustee Under Bond Issues.
Financial Agent in the hvest-
nent ofFunds in first mort
gage loans and bonds.
Wills draaon, cared for and filed .oithout
charge aOhere named EGeo,tor or Trustee
Ctty Loans can be made By this company at lou
interest rates and upon favorable TERMS Be-
fore borrowing elsewhere, obtain our rGtes
Our mortgages are TaU. free in Nebraska
You are cordially invited to consult with
our officers in any matters involving the hand
ling of trust funds, property and investments.
We feel that our twenty ty-six years experience
in handling of funds for Trustees Estates and
private individuals has furnished us an equip
ment that is of great value for the careful, eco
nomical and proper handling of all estate mat
ters and trusteeships.
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Omaha National Bank Building
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-20

RE insurance hopes to enjoy
it's full share of the pros
perity which is in store for
Nebraska. The bountiful
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-20

Wits daaaon, cared for and filed without
charge sOhere named Eueoutor or Trustee
CSty Loans can be made By this company at lou
interest rates and upon Favorable terms. Be-
fore borrowing elsewhere, obtain our rstes
Our mortgages are Tao free in Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-20
To Reduce Fire Losses

Under these circumstances it is es-
pecially gratifying that the state has
established a fire marshal depart
ment whose purpose is to reduce the
losses, which are the most important
element in fire insurance cost. While
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-20

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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-04
years younger

America lives a man OF seyenty-hye
who recently took a two hundred
mile walk in three days, stopping
only for short rests OF a Few hours
He returned home. having rid him
self OF a bilious attack.
Another seventy.yearold youth
walked OF the rheumatism in a ram
BILE from San Francisco to New
York.
Therein lies one Of the greatest
values Of the walk. II eliminates
lingering. seif.made pelsons from
the systsm.
An excess OF uric acid Is Just now
the fashionable affliction. No one
suffers from II who Is an habitual
walker. Rheumatism and govt are
caused by the settling of deposits
about the joints. Those deposits OF
poisonous matter are not permitted
10 form II there Il a thorough elm
ination BY means OF walking and
much water drinking.
Indigestion In Its various forms
can be corrected. especially In the
earlier stages. by waking. In con
nection with careful diet. Indiges-
ton is physical failing. especially
peculiar 10 women. Walking, By
bringing into play unused muscles
and by making deep breathing
necessary, a. walk always does.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-04
:. Tght-Etting :.

G oMEHow mother had never quite
~ cottoncd to Angeiina's young man.
Many a time she had meant to have Il
cat with him. and at last an opportu.
nifty arose.
Mr.. simpgins." she began impress.
lively 4 am informed by an aequalnt-
anee that you are employed by a arm
of pork batchsrs-
The young man looked pained ana
crestfallen. but quickly recovered m,
composure.
Yes, that Is 50. Bur he faltsr.a
And" went on the old lady. trsm-
bling with indignation. ..yot led Anre.
lima to believe that you Nere ! COS.
tumierI''
The detected swsnker blushed again.
but he was q quick witted young mar
and Inspiration came 70 him.
Well" he replied defantly, -and a
am. You see. put the tights on tss
ssusageS"
Prompt collapse Of mother and mn.
tuai forgive-and-ferget when ths
laughter subsidized
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-04
No. t6g- MAlE<iH@ as q
BY E1rms. Lima GaMaliepi, the Most
Famous Aivispa Beauty.
.[R@fl@w@iP of HealtI

So make ready for your spring
walks. II you have walked much in
the Winter. walk more In the
Spring. II you have taken one
walk day in the Winter, take two
In the Spring. II you went out In
the morning, in the Winter. go out
twice, in the afternoon also, in the
Spring. II you haven't formed the
habit Of walking. this is a good
time to begin. Spring presents
more objects Of interest than any
other season. No soul slumbers so
deeply that 1t does not awake in re-
Spouse to the sight Of growing
things in the Spring. While the
Winter walk was necessity the
Spring walk is a luxury.
IL you walked a mile in the Win
ter. walk two miles in the Spring.
II you walked one hour a day in
the Winter, walk two hours a day in
the Spring. The gentier air of the
Spring will make this easy. Besides,
the body requires its annual house
cleaning, and the sweet air Of
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-04

and cheeks glowing. q smile Of
enjoyment upon her lips. the at.
mosphere Of satisfaction with life
about her. Almost invariably /
have beard her reply: II walked
here" or = have Just had the mos,
delightful walk
The walk ID cheaper and It's Of.
feots thousand times more lasting
than any cosmetic. II throws Of
the engeloped cloak Of iassitude
that hides beauty. No woman is 20
attractive when she Is llstless AZ
when she Is thoroughly and happily
alive The walk awakens the sleep.
ing or submerged seif. II makes
life under any circumstance seem
worth while. And q woman, 10 keen
her beauty, must always think life
worth while.
have seen a woman start on her
walk pale, dull eyed, with The
dropping lips that give the appear.
ance OF greater age. and have seen
her return from that walk an hour
later, her sallowness replaced By a
clear pink skin. her eyes youthfully
bright, her lips eurlins upward, the
sign OF content. her step sprinKy.
BY the magic Of the walk she
seemed ~ least Ave years younger.
Most OF the famous pedestrians live
to an old age. In . small town In
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-04
Candles That Grow on Trees

know whether the candles are real
ones or not. The candle-like fruits,
suspended from the bare stem and
branches by short, slender stalks,
dangle in the air. and give to the
ere the impression Of . vegetable
candle-maker's shop.
This impression" says DR.. Rose,
the Government botanist. is inten-
SIZED as night falls and numerous
arefies move among the fruits. 1t
10 not surprising, perhaps, that the
ignorant traveller should be in
formed by the more experienced ma
tives that the srefies perform the
duty Of lighting up these candles
when Illumination Is required BY the
wild denizens OF the Jungle.
These peculiar fruits are Juicy and
have a peculiar spplelike odor. They
are good to eat
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-04

relieves this condition. Whatever
clears the internal organs clears
the complexion. Whatever natu-
rally clears the internal organs
brightens the eyes. Whatever pro-
notes deep breathing lays In q new
stock OF vigor. as we fill our cellars
with coal In the Winter.
But the youth renewing power Of
walking consists chiefly In its re
plenishing the tissues. making new
cells and muscles from new and
fresh blood material. Walking Is
like tearing down the shutters and
doors and loose old boards OF a
building and rebuilding It wlth
fresh material.
The daily walk or walks are
boon TO the nervous woman. |
know no women who so require the
tonic OF walking for the nerves as
American women. and I know few
who take so little OF II. A bad state
OF nerves Is not only debeautifytng.
but is aging. No woman can afford
70 humor and coddle her nerves.
For nerves are another name for
moods, and moodinsss stamps the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-04

It is believed that the tree would
thrive In Florida. southern Louisiana
and Mississippi. where the climate
is warm and damp-not very unlike
the climate Of the southern part Of
Luzon.
The other tree Is native Of the
Isthmus Of Panama. and is one OF
the most remarkable trees Of the
tropics. II is known as the candle
tree" most appropriately. inasmuch
as its aspect. when its fruits are
ripe, Is that OF . tree whose
branches are covered with candles
much after the fashion Of Christ
mas tree.
SO close. indeed. Is the resem-
hlanee to wax candles that travel
lers. seeing the tree in bearing for
the first time are often puzzled TO
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-04

"o HOOK and feel young. walk'
In the youth OF the year
prolong your own youth BY
daily walks II you have the haDl.
Of riding everywhere break II. for It
70 a bad one. and walk everywhere
within the bounds OF convenience or
semiconvenience.
II you are shopping. walk to and
from the store or from one to the
other which you visit. II you are
making informal calls. walk You
will make far better impression
by the brightness OF your eyes and
thu, radiance OF the vitality you ex.
uds than by the greater elegance Of
toilet to preserve which you must
drive or take car II you have
some neighborhood eirands don't
climb into the stuffy cars to save
time. Walk hrlskiy TO your desti.
nation. When you must 80 any.
whsre don't think instantly OF q car
that Will carry you a few blocks.
Form the habit Of thinking OF the
walk and how II win Immediately
improve your appearance.
There Is no means OF freshen-
ing Up and reawakening beauty M
stantly like the walk. @fIow well
you lookl" ! have heard several ex-
claim at once as a woman entered
the room. her head lifted. her eyes
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-04

YMA0fNE a city OF a million or
more Inhabitants hesieged BY .
= powerful army--as Paris was
besiesed BY the Germans In 1870
and. instead Of being starved int
submission, the city was devastated
BY 4 scourss Of smallpox or typhoid
Developed from disease germs re-
leased By the enemy's bursting
shells
The war laws Of nations have not
succeeding In preventing the oeea'
sional use Of the mutiiatlng dun
dun bullet Evidently those laws
are not considered very binding. for
the Britain Admiralty are nov en-.
gagged II investigating the chemical
Warfare system OF shells which.
falling among the eneuiy's army or
feex. viii scatter germs Of cholera.
typhoid or smallpox among the de-
tenders of o fort or the garrison
ana poulace OF heleagured town
Such horrors OF deatb and de.
srruction are the invention. Il is
stated. Of q beneyolent-fooking old
gentleman. with white beard and
! mid blue eye. His description OF
chemical warfare and the part his
discoveries VIII play IN It was con
veyed to . party Of retired officers
g. follows:
Chemical warfare Is at once the
newest and the oldest form Of hght-
Ing. Il Is an elaboration and 9
highly skilled adaptation Of the
Chinese 'stink-pots' and the Greek
Gre Of the Middle Ages
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-04

EEDS OF two very remarkable
trees have recently come to
the Government Plant Bureau
through the hands OF orr agricul
tural explorers. Both Of them might
be called light bearers. though In
ways somewhat different.
One OF them is the pill" nut tres,
which grows In the southern part
OF the island Of Luzon. and nowhere
else in the Philippines. II Is quite
large tree. and It's seed 10 described
IS extraordinarily rich In favor. An
the Americans in the Philippines
think II the finest nut grown. When
the nuts are roasted. II Q lighted
match be touched 70 one OF them.
II win burn ike o lamp" 90 rich 10
1t In oil
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-04
Beauty Questions Answered

| wish you had told me whether
you are in your usual health. The
vigorous constitution usually grows
strong hair.
would begin upbuildlns the gen
ersl constitution by eating more
ncurlshing food. taking more rest,
breathing more deeply and perhaps
taking one of the iron tonies, pref.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-04
Disease Germs Instead
Of Bullets in War

Its chief advantage Il that.
whereas modern weapons depend
entirely on impact. chemical weap.
ons do not In other words, a she'll
In chemical warfare 10 near enough
TO Kill q man II II lands . quarter
OF mile away.
Take, frst Of all, the fumes that
blind, This 10 q discover Of mine
] call 'Blindite.' II was an acct.
dental discovery with which 1
nearly blinded myself. So powerful
10 Il that you couin get enough In.
side an ordirary 303-ip Metford buI.
let 10 blind all The people IN an
ordinary l5xi2 Il. room.
Another feature Of chemical war.
fare 10 the fogsheil. The insredl.
ents In this shell turn the atmcs.
phere Into dense. heavy Cog for han.
dreds !of yards round the spot At
which they burst.
The Gre shell Is charged win
material OF somewhat siew oombus-
tlon. Wherever it burs,s the air m
round Is full Of little blazt-x specks
like storm Of red-hot dust ira
temperature Of the air would Be
raised to a degree At Which human
nfs could not endure. anl en- nlssa.
zines would be exploded
Other chemicals I cave which
when burst In a shell would cause
instant death from poisonous fumes.
and there Is the poszibiiity-ouite
simple 10 coneeiye-of filing \
shell With germs or baeillL whica
would GIL the enemy's sfnosphers
With dreadful diseases. poison their
water supply. or set UP On epidemic
more deadly than any battls In Ire
history Of the worid@
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-04
Do You Know
That

Britain. France. ana the United States
together could pot into the neld a
framed army Of nearly aooo.0Oo men.
with e.soo ganA The joint navy would
amount TO over go 700 men. ana over
Loo warshipxA Together the three
countries ogn more than ene-tsnth Of
the land surface OF the globe. and num-
Der more than ons-third OF its inhah.-
tantS.
Tuenty OF the prettiest girls Of the VII
lar. OF Perry. Okla. are Offering kisses
~ n. general manager Of the Oklahoma
raiIways IN exchange for 9 new station
A. Their native village.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-04
There Is no means of freshen.
ing up and reawakening
beauty instantly like
the walk"

but Of habits. II you have q slug.
gish temperament It reveals itself
in slow and slouching walk. That
was keenly observsnt man who
once said to another: "You could
borrow money on your walk" The
man to whom he addressed this
compliment had q strong. erect
figure. and q light. quick step with
a long. powerful stride. It was q
walk that begot confidence. The
walk would give to money lender
reasonable security Of the long life
and ability Of the pedestrian.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-04

Dorothy writes: my hair Is fall
ing out In handsfal. | have tried
several hair tonics without the
slightest improvement
AS It grieyes me greatly 10 find
I have Just one-half the hair / had
q few months ago. ! will greatly
appreciate any advice you viii give
me-"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-04

IDA you come out well % chrisinas
morning. wIlllsr'
yea ar. set more things than any
Ct my brstaers o. ssstsrs-
rIn6cedi How did thAt hsppsnT'
Il cot up two hours before thsy cld--
Tia short-siEhted LAdy--I don's care
fer your hznsnss this mornlnx Mr.. yssss
That seems 70 be the only ripe one.
TAILS ny thumbl'
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-04

Spring will aid In this work by
sweeping the lung cells clean.
II you are not an habitual walker
begin with a short walk and in.
crease II a little every day. Always
stop before you are tired.
Walk regularly. wearing stout
boots, rubber oyershoes when 1t Is
damp or raining. and being well
wrapped to fortify yourself against
sudden changes OF weather. and
small. close hat securely pinned SO
that you viii not add 10 your ap-
parent age by making the frown
wrinkles that always follow wear
ing a wobbly hat A few young
women walk bareheaded to i'm
prove their hair.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-04
Wrong Again.

Hostess Cat the party)-ariss Roh,n,o,
has no partner for this waltz Would
you mind dan=ing with her instead az
met
Havkard-on the contrary, I shan h.
only too delghted-
Then she cut him dead.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-04

''oaIns has had story accepted 4,
last" remarked journalist to q eoi-
league
surely not wss the reioinder.
Yes He went home a. ? o'clock thts
morning with an ssful yarn. ana hIs
wife believed IL"
why dsd you int that man VIVA
wanted to marry youf"
.sBecanss.- replied the prins donna
4 coaitn'f make ~ ny ninf vnsshsr
he Was IN love with ms or merely wanted
to hear me sing Tor notHnx.-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-04

erably In capsules TO spare the
teeth dlseoIoration. II you can al.
ford II, 60 to hair dressing parIor
and take electric treatment for the
scalp. This tonic 10 a good hair
grower.
Lime water .............4 ozs.
Glyeerine ............3 drains
Tineture of cantharides. ~ OF.
II the hair Is especially dry. this
is stimulating tonic. All tonics
should be massaged well into the
scalp:
Almond oil ..............3 ozs.
Oil OF rosemary ..........f OF.
OIL OF cinnamon. OF.
F. s. asks: "Will you kindly let
me know II there is any application
that will quickly develop the bust"
am besieged with letters con.
corning the treatment for this re-
gion OF the body. ! am asked in
many letters each day how to en-.
large the bust and In as many let
tiers how TO decrease II.
To enlarge them this method 10 a
safe one. With a piece Of flannel
rub round and round lightly In
circles. Continue this until the skin
10 warm and pink.
A valuable exercise for develop
ing the chest is one which aids in
deep breathing. Raise the arms
high above the head, keeping the
elbows straight.
Whatever exercises develop tho
chest will give the appearance OF a
larger bust. Many women look as
though they have large busts when
they merely have well developed
chests. This appearance can be at.
tanned by persistent deep breathing.
g. B. requests a formula for a
good cold cream and directions for
mixing It.
Almond oil ..............2 oxs,
Rose water z oxs.
Spermsceti ..............b or.
white wax ~ OF.
Melt the spermaceti and white
wax together in q vessel set into
warm water. When they are melted
pour In slowly the almond oil.
Take 1t on the fire while the mix.
ture is warm and while Il Is cool.
ing stir into 1t. little by little, the
rose water. Keep in a cool place.
]. Z. N. writes me: Il would like
to know Of rouge for day light.
would like a rouge that is like Ma.
lures pink In the cheeks. am de-
sirous OF getting 1t, nc matter what
the expense. / am q brunette and
have light skin and generally
have no color. But when I have
color, which Is deep blood red, my
friends say 1t makes a great i'm.
provement in me- Send answer in
. plain envelope, because my hus.
band objects to rouge"
So, dear J. =. NJ, do I. II YOU
must use rouge at any time avoid
1t during the day. Day light Is a
cruel searcher out OF cosmetics.
N. MEG. asks me to publish n
formula for removing superfous
hair from the arms and face.
Before attempting any more now.
erful remedies, wash the affected
spots IN q mixture Of equal parts Of
peroxide and hydrogen and water.
This Will bleach the hairs, maklna
them less noticeable, and will
weaken them % that In time they
should die.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-04

habit begin make them from Tn time you much
ing your body requires you should by Summer be looking your y
and youngest Nine Cavse with merely saying that walking
a Of youth. proves IT,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-04

tilt tihic "hV eohiPiotH
that they have stopping,
undeveloped figures would
take daily walks they
would see rapid improve
ment In the figures. For
walking teaches an up
right carriage. with chest
forward, chin up and
shoulders and abdomen
back. A good carriage ap-
parently subtracts many
years from those who
have before lacked 1t.
Walking further renews
youth by giving a light.
springy step. The walk Is
not only a betrayer Of age.