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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-24
"The Billion Dollar Infant Industry"

That is something for the investor 10 make
note of-the film producing business in the
L. 5. seems not to be affected adversely by
conditions" In peace or in wartime the
business continues on the increase
The fact is the business is still i'm its i'm
fancy. Better pictures being produced.
Bigger profits are being made every year
Original investors an good film company
stock have made profits running up 10 hun
dreds of per cent. The opportunities for YOU
in this direction greater now than ever
before Those who invested eight or ten years
ago, when the business had not yet found
itself" took long chances. Today the situa-
ton is quite different The business is on a
firm. solid foundation The profits admittedly
are extraordinary The only question for you
to decide is the merit Of the particular propO-
sitlon put up to you.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-24
Pictures That Have Paid
100000 to 100000

If we produced in year but one picture
like "Gloria's Romance The Battle Cry of
Peace" The Black Box The Diamond
from the Sky The Master Key" The
Broken Coin" "Kathlyn." your investment in
this company would earn from 80 PER CENT
TO 200 PER CENT OR MORE PER AN
NUM-.
The Eternal City" Damon and Pythias. d"
The Last Days Of Pompeii." The Jugger-
naut." Judith of Bethula,' are among those
S1OO, 600 year.
Traffic in Souls" is said TO have cost about
$4,000 and to have earned more than $1,000
600 to date.
THE Birth of a Nation" which cost S150-
900 to produce and which people clamored TO
see at 81 apiece, will likely make over $1,000
900 before il runs out
"Cabiria' and "Neptune's Daughter are
each reputed TO have made more than $25O,-
600 to date.
The Sea Wolf" by Jack London. is said
to have earned $3.50 600 the first year
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-24
.NT TIE ORPHEUNf.

The new bill opening at the or
pheum today features Chic Sale. in
AN original collection of rural
types ranging from youth 70 Cd
age and artistically presented in an
entirely different manner from that
seen here before. on the same pro-
gram Will be seen Ralph Whitehead
and company. musical comedy fav-
Orites: Ruby Cavalle and company.
three clever people in songs. dane
ing and musical specialties: Bevan
and Flint, comedy singers and talk
ers and The Dares. novelty acrobats
This bill will continue for the bal
anCe of the week.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-24
Where Every Dollar
Made 1907

Ii is reported that the syndicate back of
The Million Dollar Mystery has already
paid its stockholders over 700 per cent on
the par value of the stock.
Exploits Of Elaine" Romance of Elaine"
and 'Peris of Pauline are reported 20 have
made 100000 profits.
George kleine is said 10 have made $500
900 in one year from the American rights to
QUO Nadis." which was produced in Italy.
on the basis Of such profits as those quoted.
the earnings on capitalization OF $500. 900
would be follows: 500. 900 profit would
mean % per cent-S50O. 600 would mean 100
per cent-S1 600 600 would mean zoe per cent
so 0O0,0 would mean 400 per cent.
OF course all pictures do not Weld such big
returns as those mentioned. At the same
time. don't overlook the fact that these profits
refer TO the earnings only on single PLAYS or
serials
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-24

Up TO half dozen years ago practically the
only phOtOplay theaters remodeled
stores. The prevailing admission fee was
or o cents. The number of houses that regu-
larly charge ID or % cents has been con-
stantly increasing Fifty-cent and 81 fees for
feature photoplays have become quite com
one play has had record runs at 50
seat
In this country alone five billion ad-
offices.
In 1914 according to the L. s census. Ss5,-
100000 feet Of film were produced in this
country-77 900 miles of it-sufficient to
circle the earth at the equator more than
three times.
The export of American film is steadily in
creasing Since the start of the European war
the increase has amounted to over 10 per
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-24
Pay In Full, or Only So
Down, as Preferred

The proceeds from this stock offering viii
be used only for the legitimate needs OF the
business.
Consider carefully an the facts and be-
lieve YOU viii agree that this is offer such
as BIS seldom presented 10 the puhic-We
might say "the opportunity Of a lifetime"
If the profits in the movie business you've
heard about seem too good 10 be true" dis
count them much YOU like and the
earnings YOU would reasonably expect would
still appear much larger than you would hope
for from any other investment YOU have ia
mind. would they not
Consider the condition Of the ZiegfeId
PhotOplays Co tOday-what the company has
and what it has done-dO YOU not believe tine
proposition much surer than that of the
average corporation that has not set reached
the dividend STAGE And wouldn't you prefer
coming I'm nOW-iustead OF waiting until the
shares are selling at twice or three or four
times the present price-or after the capital
zatlon has been increased (Which is possi-
bilitl after the "cattiDg OF thc melon 20
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-24
THE ZIEGFELD PHOTOPLAYS CO.

than-usual dividends ID should be noted in
this connection. however. that IL rs the policy
of the company 20 put ont only such pictures
viii come up TO what has been set down as
the ZicgTeld standard.
4 very important consideration from the
stockholders viewpoint is the small capital
zation of the Ziegfeld PhOtOplays Co. a half
double the dividends that could be paid IL the
company were capitalized at million dollars
And there are film producing companies can't
talized up to $25.OOO.000.
Future plans OF expansion may warrant the
Ziegfeld company in increasing It's capitaIiza-
tion TO several millions. That would mean a
substantial stock dividend IN addition 10 any
cash dividends that may be earned-and that
is one of the very strong reasons for securing
Ziegfeld stock at the present time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-24
LOANS ON FARM LANDS.

Loans bearing interest at the low
rate of per cent will be made by us
on good productive farms which meet
with our requirements II you eX-
pect 10 borrow money soon, arrange
ments should be made without delay
so that YOU may take advantage of
this offer
All loans will be made for a term
OF five years. with the privilege of
paying the principal. or any part
thereof, i'm even hundreds of dollars
at any interest paying date,
Further details can be secured by
letter or we shall be pleased to
have you call at our office
THE STRAUSS BROTHERS co.
-AdyL LigOnier. Ind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-24
ONE DEAD AND SCORE
INJURED IN OIL FIRE
Standard Oil Tank EXplOdcs and
Causes Heavy Prop
erty Loss.

CHICAGO, Aug. PA fire and
explosion in "A local Standard oil Co.
warehouse containing $4,000 gallons
Of gasoline and Kerosene Wednesday
resulted in the death of a. r. Young.
foreman at the storehouse. serious
injuries 10 eight tiremen. lesser in
juriCs TO "a score of other fremen,
and material damage which was es-
timated at between $4,000 and SIS
600 when the fire was got under con
troll at six O'Clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-24

COPENHAGEN. Aug 22.-The
Countess Won Bernstorff, wife of the
German am baSsador TO the United
States. is on her way 20 join her
husband in Washington. She came
here from Germany and sailed from
this port on the Scandinavian
American liner, Frederick VIII
Representative of the American
and German legations were present
at the dock when she sailed.
The countess has been in Ger
many since August. 1913.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-24

An Illinois corporation. with an Authorized
Capital of $5OO,OOO-5O 600 shares of $40
each. Full Paid and Non-AsSessa ble-Offers
exceptional profit possibilities Considering
the company's assets and what has been &C
complished to date. the proposition should APP
peal TO those seeking a safe investment as
we'll as unusual profits.
There is No Preferred Stock. No Bonds, no
Mortgage or other fixed debt All stock is
alike: all will participate fully in the earnings
of the company.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-24
Would You Invest $1Oin
This lfYou Were Reasonably
Sure of Hundreds % of Profits?
Here's Most Unusual Offer, Enabling You to Own
Ground Floor Interest in the Greatest Industrial Marvel
of the Age-"The Movies"-at Only $40.

You ana people know general picture
rapidly
Also that many men have accumulated considerable this business Yet
tunes the made and
Mr. Seg with
he mfio
start? You've that
do
Laemme a capital
mlonaie
others independently
of
cult like
altogether is il nota in of omiSa
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-24
Seldom Does So Desirable
An Investment 0ppOr-
tuRity Reach the Public

Usually ir is only the few fortunate
ones ION the inside" who have such op-
portunities as the one here presented.
The important thing Is 10 invest AT the
right time. BUY while the company D.
still young. when the stock can Dee mad
at low price lf.you wait too long YOU
may have 10 pay several times that
price. CAS- "A matter OF fact. 10 is now
impossible to secure shares of many of
the film producing companies az any
price,.
Of course. on the other hand. the
stock IS more speculative if one invests
while a company is wholly in he forma-
tive or experimental stage. nc is safer
10 wait until that period has been pass
ed But then NJ Is unusual TO be able TO
buy stock on the basis upon which Zieg-
field shares can now be purchased In
other words. when a corporation OF this
nature has made such progress as has
the Ziegfeld PhOtoplays CO.--with the
money. time and effort contributed by
the orsanizers-it would he more i'm
keeping with the customary practice 90
sell this stock TO the public at "a higher
price than these shares are now offered
at or 60 incorporate the company az a
larger figure than the Ziegfeld Company
is capitalized for
You are not invited to join an or
ganization that has not vet moved into
its studio. that has not vet secured its
cast OF actors, that has accomplished
nothing and has nothing to offer YOU
but promises. And YOU are not invited
TO take the risk that was taken by the
men who had faith enough 70 invest
their own money at that time. and who
have brought the business up TO the
present highly satisfactory stage
Read every word OF this advertise
ment-see If YOU don't agree this is the
right time 20 invest In Ziegfeld stock
from the standpOints both Of safety and
of biz profits.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-24
Ziegfeld Studies Producing
Capacity to be Doubled

The ZiegfeId PhOtOpiays co. has at present
a capacity OF 1000 feet Cor i've reelsD OF FIN
ished flm per week-Or approximately ESQ
reels per year. And liz is the intention TO
double this capacity So figuring the pOssi-
bilities from another standpoint-the stand
point of quantity output-the profits are SO
large on Just the average run OF phOtoplays
as to warrant the expectation of much better
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-24
Act Promptly, or You
May Be Too Late!

our advice is that sou send Zoo Your -lh-
scriptiOu without delay. while you can secure.
this stock al $40. Remit the $40 fu advance
and we viii send YOU stock certificate prompt
ly by registered mail or ask us 10 hold your
remittance DO uays. if YOU prefer this VIII
give YOU ample time 90 read the Prospectus
sent you. and % make any Investigation SOU.
like Then. f not convinced it's the best Sf0
investment you've ever made We win upon
request return your money at once.
III you wish. YOU can pay FOR stock ir
equal monthly instaIlments send only g.
now. using Coupon At lower left-hand corner
but don't wait. you may be disappointed
All subscriptio are subject 20 prior sale
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-24

If you want 10 learn more
about the Ziegfeld proposition
before subscribi write ar
once for Prospectus. giving
facts concerning the Company,
Views OF Studio and Offices,
Portraits Of Ziegfeld Players.
etc.
You won't see this advertise
ment again. Fill out and mail
either coupon Cor write let
teri at once.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-24
GOES DRY BY ONE VOTE
County Commissioners Rule Bick-
nell Election Was square.

NINCENNES, Ind. Aug. 24-That
Bicknell was voted dry by one vote
at the local option election on Aug.
was the fnal verdict of the cOun-
hearing evidence TO sustain charges
of illegal voting. brought by both
sides
"Salsad" sOftens water. Cleans.
ask groCers.-AdVt.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-15
Russians Announce
Gains Against Turks

Petrograd (Via London), July H.
Important successes for the Rus
slams in the Caucasus are announced
in the official communication issued
by the war office tonight, as follows:
After hand-to-hand combats the
Turks were driven from heights east
of Paiburt and now are retreating.
Our offensive west of Mamakha-
tun continues successfully. After a
violent night battle we occupied a
series of heights southeast of Mama
khatun. The Turks attempted to take
the offensive but were thrown back.
Pressing closely upon the enemy, we
took the villages Of Djetjeti and Al
mali"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-15

pany from refusing to pay the inspee-
ton fee be denied. ,,,~.,, .;
Referee Morning says in his report
that the state for more than fifteen
years has been collecting more than
double the cost of actual inspection,
and that the profit to the state has
been so unreasonably large that the
practical operation of the law has
been that of revenue measure rather
than OF legitimate inspection enact
ment
His report sustans the contentious
of the' standard Oil company and
other oil companies that ceased pay
ing fees on the ground that the in
spection law is in reality a revenue
law, and therefore void because it vio-
lates the constitutional provision pro-
viding for equal taxation.
He sustains the contention of the
oil company that the section OF the
state oil law fixing fee should be
adjudged null and void and that the
state of Nebraska and its officers be
perpetually restrained from enforcing
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-15
BRIEF CITY NEWS
"Towneend's for sporting Goods.
Goodrich Garden Hose--Morton 4 So

'"rowusend's for sporting Goods.
1 Goodrich Garden Hoae---Morton 4 Son.
Electric Fans. s7.5o-Burress- arandSn Co.
Have Root Print lt-Now Beacon Press.
Half-karat White Diamonds, SIS. Edholm
"Today's Movie Program" classified sec
tion today 1t appears In The Bee exclu-
stvely. Find out what the various moving
picture theaters offer. a'
Dr. Leary on J0b-Dr. william Leary has
started his work as medical officer in charge
OF Municipal beach, He will put the life
guards through a series Of drills.
New Potatoes Lower-Peck, 15 lbs, 1sc;
large Princess sliced pineapple, 2oc. 8 for
CSC. Sese Basket Stores Display Ad on
Page IL.
Man Robbed in Jail--Charies Burmester
Of Grand Island, arrested for minor Of
Tense, was robbed Of 80 by his cellmate of
the city jail. Burmester reported the theft
to the police.
Heat Victim Reconsideration Tondle,
1245 North Fourteenth street, who was
overcome by the heats&t Eighth and Jones
streets. will be able to leave ST. Josephs
hospital by Saturday.
Illinois Central Official Here--General su-
perintendent Cliff of the Illinois Central, with
headquarters In Chicago, Is In Omaha en-
route to the mountains for a vacation He
is travelling In his private car.
Boost for Local Business Is a good slogan
for everyone interested in Omaha. 1t should
be your motto also, and when coupled up
with an office In The Bee Building means
sure boost for your own business.
Damage Suit Transferrcd-The suit OF
Walter Keller against the Union Pacific
railroad has been transferred from the
state to the federal court. He seeks $685.
900 for injuries sustained at Fremont.
Here with Doctors speciaI-H. NJ. Foye,
city passenger agent for the Northwestern
in Chicago, 10 visiting In Omaha. He is
accompanying several special cars carrying
a large party of eastern doctors enroute to
the Yellowstone National park for sum
mer outing.
Luther League Picnic-The Luther league
Young Peoples society Of Kountze Memorial
Lutheran, church gave picnic in Miller
park Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Nearly 200 attended, including delegation
from the Benson Lutheran church and a
few from other churches Of the city.
Dance at Lincoln-Prof.- W. E. Chambers
has gone to Lincoln with seventeen Omaha
children, who will give classic exhibitions
Of dancing at a carnival being held at Cap
ital beach under auspices Of the Royal Or
der Of Moose. The children are between 6
and u years Of age and are chaperoned,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-15
Allies Still Winning
... BATTLE Of Europe"

London, July 14-There was very
little news today Of the battle of Eu-
rope"-a term commonly applied to
describe the new co-ordinated en-
tente allied offensive on all fronts.
But the British official statement to-
night shows that heavy infantry and
artillery fighting has been in progress
and has enabled the British to main
tain their pressure against the Ger
mans and advance the line at various
points.
The British forces at Mametz now
are within 800 yards of the German
second line. The French forces are
separated only by the narrow Somme
valley from the German third line
through Peronne and Mont St. Quen-
tin and both armies are doubtless
engaged in preparations for the next
attacks. g..
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-15
Congressman Reavis
Marches In EIkS' Parade

Baltimore, July l4.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-C. F. Reavis, Nebraska con-
gresham, marched with the Wash
ington delegation in the Elks parade
today. Nebraska lodges failed to
enter, although some lodges had one
man representations. The marshal Of
the parade stated that the several Ne
braska representatives here felt that
as they were neither very small or
very large in numbers, they would
help the parade more by boosting it
from the curb. One hundred and
twenty-five thousand persons wit
messed the pageant.
Tonight the Nebraska delegates at
tended the drill teams and visiting
bands contests at Riverview. To-
morrow morning they leave for home.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-15
Company Owning the
Wilhelmina Wins Out

London, July l4.-Vlscount Mer-
sey, arbitrator in the case of the
American steamship Wilhelmina,
which was seized and placed in prize
court on February II, 1915, today
awarded 978,400, approximately $780,
600, to the w. L. Grace Commission
company of St. Louis, owners of the
cargo. This composes virtually the
entire amount claimed from the Brit
ish government by the Green COM
pany, which asked for 986,l6l, while
the British government offered only
933,l42 and twelve shillings as com
pensation. Interest at the rate of 5
per cent also will be paid from Sep
TENDER IS, 1915, to the date of the
payment of the award.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-15
Searchlights on Hills
Upon Mexican Border

Eagle Pass, Tex, July l4.-The mill
tary authorities today are placing
searchlights on hill tops and other
vantage points near the Mexican Dor
der here. These will make it prac-
tically impossible for any military &C
tivity to be conducted near the Dor
der under cover of darkness.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-15
OIL INSPECTION FEE
DECLARED ILLEGAL
Referee Morning Holds Law Is
Revenue Producer and
Violates Constitution.
SUSTAINS STANDARD OIL

Lincoln, Neb., July l4.-In a report
filed this evening with the. supreme
court. w, M, Morning, the referee
appointed by the court, declares the
inspection fee imposed by the state
against the Standard Oil company is
illegal and recommends that the in
junction suit instituted by Attorney
General Reed to prevent the oil COM
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-15

the collection OF the present oil in
spection fee.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-15
Deutschland Carries
Diamonds, it is Said

London, July LIT has been
learned from a good source, says
Reuters Amsterdam correspondent
in dispatch today, that the principal
object of the voyage of the German
commercial submarine Deutschland
to the United States was to convey
cargo Of diamonds which it had
been hitherto impossible to export.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-15
Won't Tip Of Allies.

Washington, July l4.-State de-
partment officials said today that
while it would be impossible to pre-
vent dissemination of news regarding
the time of the merchant submarine
Deutschland's departure on its return
trip, all possible steps would be taken
to prevent violation of neutrality
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-15

A large assortment Of women's
"A 2-clasp, double tip silk gloves,
in white, black and colors with en-
broidered back; also 16-button
length, double tip silk gloves; all
first quality, formerly priced to
$1.00, in one big special group for
Saturday, choice, Soc.
Burgess-Nash Co.-Main Floor.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-15

w OMEN'S Union Suits, low
w neck and sleeveless; fine
white cotton; regular or extra
sizes, umbrella lace knee, SOC kind
for 39c.
Women's Csc Vests, l5c
Women's Vests, low neck and
sleeveless, white cotton or Isle,
25c value, Saturday, 15c.
Burgess-Nash Co.-Main Floor.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-15

through transmission OF military in
formation from this country which
might be of service to enemy warships
waiting off the coast.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-15

Washington, July 14.--Informal negotia-
lions for settlement of border disputes be-
tween the United States and the de facto
government of Mexico are progressing IA
vorably," Acting Secretary Polk said today
after his second conference with Eliseo
Arredondo, Mexican ambassador designate.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-15
Former Omaha Man Reported
Killed With Canadian Troops

Dispatches received here tell of the
death on the front in France of Pri-
vate Michael Cound, who is said to
have lived in Omaha at one time.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-06-29
THE AMERICAN PRISONERS

Seventeen American troopers of the
10th Cavalry are now "interned" at
chihuahua, Mexico, haying been
taken prisoners in the fight at Carri-
zal a few days ago. 1t is stated that
they are being we'll cared for, and the
Mexican consul at Ell Paso Is report
ed to have given assurances that they
will not be executed, The status of
these men should be settled as quick
ly as possible. Ii the attack at Car
rial was unproYoked and unwarrant-
ed the American prisoners taken
should be promptly released upon the
demand of this government. If q state
of war does not exist between Mexico
and the Unlt,d States there can be
no warrant for holding the troopers
as prisoners. If the defacto govern
ment regards the Carrizal engagement
as An act of war by this country JUS
tifying the taking and holding of
prisoners their retention can only be
warranted on the strength of a formal
declaration to that effect. 1t would
seem that the status and treatment
Of these seventeen men may deter
mine the issue of peace or war be
tween Mexico and the United States.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-06-29
LAW is IMPROVED

The privilege of increasing home
stead holding from 100 to 800 acres,
the additional tract to be selected
anywhere within a radius of twenty
miles from the original holding upon
which the claimant resides, is the feat
ure of the new 800 acre homestead act
which has just passed and which gives
claimants many privileges they desire
in the western part Of the state. This
materially modifies the additional
entry act" Under the old law, a land
owner might increase his holdings to
800 if he could secure land upon which
to file which adjoined his holdings. The
new law allows the selection anywhere
within twenty miles of the original en-
try, but instead of giving the privilege
to the land owner as under the old law
it's limits such privilege to che actual
resident upon the land originally filed
upon.