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Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-15
Pastures Fine,

Pastures are reported in the best con-
dition ever known Sugar beets are bet
ter than the average. Alfalfa has sut-
fered greatly on account OF the rain The
cutting Of the first crop had been started
when the rain set in and. as a result. the
harvest was delayed. The forage that
had been cut nearly all rotted. there
having not been enough sunshine TO per-
NIT of Its being cured and stacked.
The rain during the week covered every
portion OF the state and in many locali-
ties was torrential Throughout the
southern part of the state many stations
reported four to four and one-half inches.
with few less than one inch.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-15


Continuing, the report adds:
There Is no doubt put that the esti-
mates are conservative. On the McCook
division. especially is this so. The large
crop on the very west end of the Kansas
branches and over all other parts of the
division would Justify higher estimate.
On the Alliance and Sterling divisions.
which take in the extreme western and
northwestern portions of Nebraska, with
the same method of figuring as is adopted
for other parts of the state, the condition
of the. wheat at this time is estimated at
125 per cent.
During last week there were a number
OF Isolated sections. small in extent
where, hail did considerable damage. In
section of country five miles west of
Broken Bow, an area one-half mile wide
and thirty miles in length was visited by
very destructive hailstorm. In a small
section just over the line in Colorado and
in the visinity of Hillrose the wheat crop
was totally destroyed.
UnfavOrabIe for Corn.
Dealing with corn. the report takes IN
all the state. 1t Is asserted that Last
week was decidedly unfavorable for the
growth of the plant Late planted corn
rotted and the ground will have to be
replanted. On rough land many of the
fields are badly washed. Early planted
corn is up. but the growth has been
slow. BY divisions TIE condition is re-
ported as follows. the basis of figuring
being on the ten-year average at this
season of the year and for the purpose
II being placed at 100.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-15
WHEAT CROP TO BE
THE GREATEST EYER
Burlington Crop Report on Nebraska
Wheat is the Most Optimistic
Ever Issued.
CORN IS A LITTLE BACKWARD

The Nebraska crop report issued
from the headquarters of the Bur
lington lines west of the Missouri
river, covering the grain belt of the
area that includes the whole of the
state, and for the week ending last
Saturday night, is the most optimis-
tic of the year. 1t indicates a bumper
wheat crop all through Nebraska,
and has this to say:
The harvest is twenty days away.
with every field in the district
soaked with wafer. The rain and
low temperatures have disposed Of
chinch bugs, Hesslan fly and other
pests. And while there is no doubt
there may be some damage here and
there from one cause or another, the
general result is no longer in doubt"
Estimating the condition of the average
wheat crop at 100 per cent during the
past years at this season of the year. by
divisions. the average is now placed as
follows:
Division. Pet. Division. Pct.
Omaha. Wymore ......... .102
Lincoln, ,lOl McCook ,.,...,.. 40
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-15

W o. Hudson of New orleans, a mem-
Der OF the national directors, the man
who never smiles. Is carrying his own
genial yet smileless face about the con-
vention floor,
The daily Alaskan., 1915-11-06
NOTICE TO
 TAXPAYERS

The assessment books of all taxable property In the town of Skagway, for the year 1915, are now in my hands, and taxes levied upon same are now due and payable
 Taxes upon Personal property will become delinquent on the last day of November, 1915, at p. n. Taxes upon Real property will become delinquent on the last day ot February, 1916, at 6 p. m., and unless such taxes are paid upon botu real and personal property on u. before date of delinquency, 20 per cent penalty will be added thcre-o and interest charged at the rIte oc eight per cent per annum. All taxes payable at the office of the Town Treasurer, at U. 8. Court House, Skagway.
 MARTIN CONWAY,
 Towp Treasurer. 1I-l-11-1S-l5.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-11-06
O-Q-O

In compliment to Mrs. II. J.. Lediard and Mrs. Paul H. McClel- land, Mrs. E. J. Shaw gave a very delightful afternoon tea on Tuesday The hostess was assisted by Mrs. F. J. Van de Wall. A tempting re pasc was served and the guests en- joyed a social chat with their sewing and embroidery. Those in yited were Mrs. Hermann Miller, Mrs. F. 2. w LowIe, Mrs. c. ". Zinkan, Mrs Fred Dav.es, Mrs, Eliza beth Blanchard, Mrs. V. A, Peter son, Mrs. Martin Conway Mrs. W. C. Blanchard, Mrs. N. E. Black, Ms. F. J. Van de Wall, Miss Agnes c. NIosfat and the guests Of honor, Mrs. H. J. Lediard and Mrs. Paul McClcllaud.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-11-06

Skagway i8 to be congratulated on good show houses and good shows. At the Pop" this week many are Following the crOwd' and the crowd was not disappointed, for the thrilling pIay-seyenth installment- of tho Trey of Hearts" with tho Female of the Species,' and other attractions have drawn big crowds to this popular plaate of amusement.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-11-06
-O co.

Tho Eagles Mate" drew crowd ed houses at the Nugget this week, and while the mystery of the "Clutching Hand" is solved in the minds of many, the interest IS still intense and many flOcked to see the Iutes irstallment. Other films of equal interest were shown. In the Eagles Mate," there was enough of he primitive cave man to hold the audience in suspense as to what would happen next, and gave a good portrayal Of life in the Tennessee mountains.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-11-06
-O--O-O-

The Teacher association met in the lecture room Of the pub lie school or Friday evening, and au who were present had an op-
 portunity to see the work done by this Very hard working body of citL- zens oi Skagway, From a tinHd un- termed band of last year has grown d thinking organization that is read
 to cope with all questions of today that makes for better conditions everywhere. It has been said that the public schools are the jack screws that lit the world, and it is encouraging to see the many i'm proyements that each year are be- ing added to the schools by the earnest teacher of down to date thinking. After brief business session in which the routine work was gone through in accordance with parliamentary exactness, a number or questions were ulsCUSS9u pro and con by those present, and
 then au able paper was read by tho Reverend L.. |. Pedersen on "Ed- ucation of the Hand" This paper dweIt especially on the work being done by boys ill the schools of Skagway and other schools. A look at the kitchen of the domestic science department will convince any one, even the most skeDtical, that good work is being done there and some of these young girls will assume the duties in kitchens of their own and will do So with a feeling of q know how" and they will find that the feeling of ineX- perience has vanished before that
The daily Alaskan., 1915-11-06

The invitations given by the Arc tic Brotherhood bidding the mem- bers and friends of this organiza- tiou to be present at an Installation Ball. was in compliment to the 1n- coming officers to celebrate Hal lowe'en. The installation was post Doned, but the Halloween festlYi- ties were of the most up to date as well as time honored. The con- mittee on decorations are certainly to be felicitated on the success of their efforts, for never in the his tcry of the Brotherhood has the pretty A. B. hall had more unique an5 appropriate setting for fair ladies and brave men. In the centre of the ceiling ts suspended a real dug out canoe and from the bottom of the canoe streamers or black and orange-HalloEe'en col ors-were carried to the side walls, alternating with rows Of brownies billikins, pumpkins, jack O lanterns witches and various other weird and wonderful things supposed to be abroad on this suspicious night Each little figure was cunningly H. Iumlnated with 0 small electric light Tn tbe centre of the room and suspended from the canoe was a large figure that may have been to represent the god Of luck, or of prosperity, for 1t was a fat and jolly creature Of most fantastic shape and proportions. Ia an appropriate corner was a VerY realistic moon with the proverbial witch astride a broomstick riding daringly across ebe face of fair Luna There were daisy chains of orange and black testooned grotesQuely with smalI goblins; black cats, posed in many ways, brooms small and great, and many more wonderful things were there in may numbers, and with the handsome trophies of the ogranlza- lions grouped about the assembly room. tbera was nothing more to be desired In the way of adornment' Near the entrance 10 the ball room was a pretty booth handsomely decked h. Halloween wonders and from which choice fruit punch was generously dispensed by dainty hands throughout the evening. The music was good and the floor was par excellence. The refreshments under the supervision of Chef Un- gefroreE and his able spouse, were all that could be desired by the most fastidious and epicurean pal ate. This was quite a formal gath erIpg and none were admitted with out an invitation. Evening clothes were much in evidence; many beau tifuI Eowns were worn by the ladies and ~he conventional evening suits for the steruer sex were worn on this occasion. This happy and Joyous event marks >an era in the Arctic Brotherhood and exempll- fies the true feelings of the or ganization-the Fatherhcod of Gol
 , AL. r7rofbarbo5 OF Mau--and Sc let t continue. With the in coming officers with Colonel W. L. Stevenson In the Arctic Chiefs chair there will continue to be har- mony without which nations as well as small organizations will fall by the way, for house divided againSj itself cannot stand, therefore let peace and harmony reign supreme
 -O~-o-.-G-
 ,,S s-t sy,gp ySi F -T TTTl
The daily Alaskan., 1915-11-06
TOWN TOPICS

The hour of the Christian Science service has been changed from II o'clock a. m. to 7:30 p. ID.
 John Bjoraseu, enc of the White Pass force is at the White Pass hospital wi.1 a severe cold.
 Losr-Nugge. maple leaf pin. Finder please leave at this office aud receive reward. ll-6-St.
 Mrs. p. sommars. of Log Cabin, B. C., returned l9 her home yester- day after a ten days visit with friends at Fr. ". II. Seward.
 Chris ya,ko, 8 White Pass eal- ploys is confined to his home. sui tsrirg from a severe cold. He is reported to be improving this morn ing
 Agent D5r:ero, of the Humboldt Steamship company states that the Hum5oll, will be in this port some time tomorrow afternoon or even- .rs.
 Miss Ina Jero,amen. of Fo.t Seward. passed through saagway earoute to Log cabin. where she will be the guest of Mrs. P. sum mers Ter the coming week.
 There will be a regular meeting ct the Skaeway Volunteer Fire de ra-tmeut az Fire Hall No. at S:80 o'clock :bts evening. All members are earnestly requested to bg present
 The aa-5or boat Peterson of Fr ". H. Seward, made the regular trip to this city today. She brought u9 the following passengers: Mrs. Wiuterbergcr and little son Donald, Mrs. g. 3I Pressing, Miss Madeline Hocke,c. stephen sheldon and sg-gt. Dennis.
 "The Great Stroke. a World Film corporation production, in five parts. to be shown on the screen tonight and sunday night at the Popular Picture Palace, from the prospectus, bids fair or fulfilling the claim saat it is a most remarkable and desUerateIy daring play.
 Bowls have not been holding the attention Of the erstwAIe euthu- stasts th2s season as tu years gone by but tlts may be accounted for by the fact that the weather has been mild, and indoor" sports have not gained control over the more exhil.raJtug outdoor exercises. Dur ing the past week but two goo or ever scores were made. Jack Huntlsy rolled 204 as high for the men, while Mrs. Prosper II. Ganty with 2OC sus- aimed the women's re puJatiou as knowing the game,
The daily Alaskan., 1915-11-06
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

Christian Science Service will be held Sunday at seven thirty p. u. in the Alaskan building.
 Subject - ADAM AND FALLEN MAN.
 The public Is welcome.
 Sunday school 12 o'clock m.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-11-06
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.

Services conducted by the pastor Sunday morning at Il o'clock, and evening at 8 o'clock. Congregation al singing. Sunday school at 1915. Everybody is cordially invited.
 l.. Fl. Pedsrssu, Pastor.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-11-06
U-O

Mrs. J. NJ. Hart and her daugh- ter, Miss Ethel Hart, who have been the guests of MT, and Mrs. ". II. Henson for the summer, left on the Princess Sophia for their home in Chicago. Mrs. Henson Is Mrs. Hart's daughter.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-11-06
OO-

Mrs. Harold Talbot, accompanied by her son Dick. arrived on the Princess Sophia from Prince Rupert, where she had been for an extend ed visit with her parents, MT. and Mrs. James Haslett.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-11-06
sr5AqwAY COMMERCIAL CLUB

SILINWAI CDf-NEfLDIttAI N14V"
 There will be ! meeting of the skagHay commercial club st the city nall. Monday, Nov. 9th, at D. a. Al the members are re- quosted 10 be present. Business of importance that will interest the general business people Of skag- way, to come op,
 17-5-8t THE SECRETARY.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-11-06
HAIR NATURALLY ABUNDANT.
When It Is Free og Daudrun, 1t Grows
 Luxurlantly,

When IL Es Free Og DaudruiI, 1t Grows
 Luxurlantly.
 Eair preparations and dandruT cures, as a rule. are sticky or irritating affairs that do 10 earthly good. Hair, when not GlssaseG. E-0ws naturally, luEuriantly. Da2Srur ss the cause Of nine-tsnths ot sll hair trouble. and dandrUE is caused by n germ. The only way to cure dand- run is to kill the germ; and, so tar, the 9aIy hair preparation that will positively destroy the germ is Newbro's Herpiclde-- absolutely harmless, free from grease, fediment, dye matter or dangerous drugs. g; alIays itching instantly; makes hair glossy and soft as silk. Destroy the sause. you remove the effect" Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c. in stamps for sample to The Herpiclde Co.,. Detroit Gich.
 One dollar bottle. guaranteed. , Al tII drug scores.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-11-06

simple fact of knowing, If more of tho towns people would attend these meetings more good will come from such attendance. Just 90
The daily Alaskan., 1915-11-06
CHURCHES
CATHOLIC

Mass and Instruction at 9:30 !. m.
 Sunday School 2:2O D. n. Evening service at 7:3O. hI are cordially invited.
 Fr. ?. F. TuIneil, 5. J.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-11-06
-O-O--O-

On Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Kindeu were invited to luncheon on board the s. s. Burnside, the guests of Sergeant Brock.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-11-06
OO-0

Mrs. L. II. Pedersen returned on the Princess Sophia from all ex- tended visit to seattle and other coast cities.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-11-06
Week in Society
(CCntlnued from page 8.)

Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Kindell were dinner guests O Mr, and Mrs. w.. Fl. MulyihllI on Monday.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-11-06

One dollar bottle. guaranteed. Al tII drug scorea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-08
DEX ter

At Dexter Grange Saturday evening
there was work In the Third and Fourth
degrees and a fine program arranged by
Miss Lillian Spinney was carried out. \
piano duet was played by Carolyn Dag
gett and Mildred Bentley. A reading,
Aunt Jemnlimma's Courtsaip, was given
by Glare Goliath. Geneva Aowater
gave a very much enjoyed character
song and reading by Mrs. Louise Rob
inson won the usual hearty applause.
A piano solo, Rocky Brooklet. was given
by Velma Oliver and character song
by Charlie Crawford won hearty ap-
planuse. a memodrama entitled. IAN
is not gold that glitters.' was the clos
ing number Of the program, presented
by four patrons.
The attempted litigation over the al
1owance of the will Of the late Julia
Dolloff OF Dexter has subsidized by with
drawal of the heirs, and the will has
been allowed. The estate amounting to
nearly $1,000 under the provisions Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-08
ADJUSTMENTS
CITY HALL
Weatherwax Brothers Highest Paid
Vocal Quartet Before PubIie-A Ire
mendous Hit Everywhere.

Although commanding the highest
price Of any 1yceum male quartet now
before the public, the Weatherwax
Brothers. who are coming to city hall
next Friday evening, are extremely
modest young men and heve never
been known to boast of their ability.
Many Of the country's leading must
cal critics, however say that they are
the best male quartet in America.
They also appear in a trumpet quartet
which wins the admiration of all
lovers Of rich and heroic music, while
the company contains two unusual
impersonators and humorists.
The Weatherwax Brothers go at
their work like hungry men going to
good dinner. The audience quickly
catches the Zest Of it and when the
boys stop-no matter how long they
work-the hearers feel that they want
a lots more and that the artists could
have gone on indefinitely in the same
varied and delicious vein. They are
distinctly and definitely themselves.
A great improvement at the advance
ticket sale at city hall will be the dis
tributing by lot Of cards designating
lNe positioAS III pace at the several
ticket windows. These will be given
out to all who are at the city hall box
Office at Gas Tuesday evening. Feb. 9.
The sale opens at O'Clock. 1t is the
fairest and most satisfactory plan
ever used at large advance ticket sales
and does away with all waiting in line
for the sale to open. Seats for the Bos-
ton Symphony Orchestral Club (com-
ing Mar. 1D can be obtained at the
same tine.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-08

Will goes to the First Baptist church
OF Dexter in trust. the income 10 De used
for the benefit of the church, except the
household goods and furniture.
The annual roll call and banquet OF
the First Baptist church will be held
Thursday, Feb. IS. Supper will be served
at Z O'Clock 10 which all church members
and their families are urged to be pres
ent. The supper will be followed by
musical numbers and an address ofter
which the church roll call will be called
10 which present members will respond
and absent members are asked to send
written messages.
Edmund Pooler has taken possession on
the barber shop on Wall street which ne
recently purchased Of George Locke
NJ. Pooier was at one time proprietor
of a shop in the Wyman building but
for the past year has been living on his
farm near North Dexter.
Mr.. and Mrs George Dustin left Thurs
day for Lewiston where they attended
theannuai ladies' night at kora Temple,
Mystic Shrine. Friday they went to
Portland whore they will pass the week
END.
The oG!cers Of Wassookeag Chapter. o.
e 5. held i, meeting at Masonic nall
Fri lay evening to arrange for the next
regular meeting OF the order at which
tn ere will be degree work on two cam
ididates refreshments will be served
a. the close of the session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-08
BELFAST

An inquest has been held in the two
recent fires under the direction Of the
| board of engineers OF the Belfast fire
department as follows: In the case o.
fire which destroyed the house and build
ings owned by Mrs. Juliette Ames, the
fire was pronounced TO have been due
to defective chimney. In that OF the
| house two barns, the latter containing
hay and farming tools. owned by Mrs.
L. F. Bass!ck, in East Belfast, the
cause is unknown. The buildings are
said to have teen valued at $500 ana
covered by insurance.
The next meeting OF the Travellers
Club, scheduled to be held at the home
Of Mrs. James II. Howes, in High street.
will be held, instead, at the home Of
Mrs. Fred Waldo Brown in Cedar street
The program: Papers, English Folk
Songs. illustrated, by Mrs. E. 5. Pitcher;
"LiIchielt and DR.. Johnson, by Mrs.
John r. Dunton: reading. En- glish Home
Life. Mrs Edward J. Morrison. Mem
Der. will please note the change in ulace
of meeting.
a BUSINESS meeting OF the Woman :
Hospital Aid was held Friday az the
Carter, who with her enthusiasm and
activity is putting new life into the So
cicty. 1t was voted that IN the future
the regular weekly meetings shall be
held in the Bel asst Woman's Club room
on each Friday afternoon, beginning on
Feb 10; thai these meetings shall be
open TO the public ard that competent
teachers shall be present each session
to teach Auction bridge Several tables
will be arranged arl all who play will
be charged 1oc for the afternoon. Those
WHO wish 10 sew viii pay five cents. and
a sewing machine will be taken to the
room for use in hospital work. Tea and
WATERS viii be served BY the hostess ap-
pointed for each week. 1t is thought in
this way that the Aid may add nateri-
ally 70 its revenues and at the same
time TO its membership. although it is
not necessarily TO Join the society TO at
tend these meetings. Outsiders are very
welcome AMI the game Will be taught
according to the latest rules. Those who
have considered the matter believe that
it will work oat very successfully as
there are many il the city who do not
play Auction or play an Indifferent game
who wish TO improve their game. CT-
ing to the fart that the club room was
already engaged for the 18TH, the next
regular meeting. viii be held at the
home Of Mrs. Harry L. Kilgore in High
street. TIE first meeting in the Belfast
Nooman's Club room will be as stated,
on Feb. 18th. The Aid has taken on a
new enthusiasm this winter ard plans
to accomplish a good deal the coming
year Last year was very 81 .cessful also
and the society is one Of the greatest
possible aids to the Waldo County hos
pital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-08

Exclamations and interroga tons al
ways follow the announcement that ].
W. Germans musical productions are
under consideration. And small wonder
since his name has long been insepara-
bly, linked. in the minds of theatre 60
ers with high standards at small prices
Having catered for many years to
the cream Of cultured America he
knows exactly how to serve the many
dainty morsels that flow in constant
SUGGESTIONS from the pen Of Americas
foremost Satirist, Matt OFT a creator OF
mirth- provoking absurdities, the kind
that not only awaken the latent risibtl-
tiles. that completely unhinRes the
floodgates of laughter. yet never in
such q way that the hearty laugh is
coupled with the blush Of remorse
See J. W. Germans Musical Come
dies while you may. They are the en-
bodiment of clean, wholesome comedy
that is bristling with sparkling sur
prises and trimming with shocks OF
pleasure from start to finish.
Popular prices 10c zoe, soc. Matinees
and evening shows at usual time
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-08

DR.. N-illia'm s. Thompson of this
city is looking forward with pleasure
to the reunion of the graduates Of his
class Of rs at Bovdoin College in
June OF the IS members of the class
there are IS living. Others now living
in Maine who were of this class are
Seth NJ. Carter Auburn. Melvin A.
Floyd Of Portland. William G. Hun
ton Of Readfield. Edward s. Osgood
and David NJ Mcpherson Of Portland.
Robert G. Stanwood of Arson. Wilson
Nevins Of Falmouth and Judge Fred
erick A Powers of HoUlton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-08

Many new facts OF historical impor-
lance have been learned recently
through the papyri. Authentic sur
yivais Of the Decian persecution Of the
Christians in the third century have
come TO light in the libelli, as they
were termed. the certificates issued to
suspected persons after they had sac
rifced publicly to the pagan gods. For
dynastic history the papyri are OF
much importance in all periods, often
giving new information on points OF
chronology and nomenclature. Any
history Of the Ptolemies must neces-
sarily be full of references to the
papyrus evidence, and for the Caesars,
too, it is often valuable, not only on
account of the information afforded:
but for the way one is brought into
touch with events.