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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-03
French Successful in Often
sive Along Three Mile
Front.
COUNTER ATTACKS
BY GERMANS FAIL
Attempts to Regain Positions Lost to
French in Somme Region Are Un-
successful = Berlin Admits French
Have Penetrated German Lines on
Monacu Farm-French Also Make
Progress in FIeury Sector.

The operations along the Somme,
on the western front, are momen-
tari'y transcribed In interest by
the situation at Verdun.
Yesterday the French, taking the
offensive, made an attack along
three-mile front east Of the
:Meuse, capturing several German
trenches. Paris today reports this
ground held against a series Of
German counter attacks.
Progress by the French in the
Fleury sector. northeast Of the
fortress, also is announced, to-
gether with the capture Of 1,1O0
Germans in the fighting on the
east bank of the river since Aug. 1.
In the Somme region the Ger
mans have made renewed attempts
to regain positions they were,
forced to give up to the French in
the Monacu farm sector, near the
river. on Tuesday night. These
failed, Paris declared, and the new
positions between Monacu farm
and Hemwood were organized by
their captors.
Similarly a German attack south
Of the Somme near Estrees was
futile.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-31

Nebraska is the greatest state in
the union," said he. Il mean that
from every standpoint. 1t is better
situated for the development Of more
kinds of activities than any state
care not what one you name.
Some day there will be Nebraskans
Boosting about the versatility of in
dustry here-and they will point for
proof to a multitude OF industries
which we now think impossible.
The southeast counties of the state
have the best soil in the word for
apple and fruit growing, 1t is du-
plicated only in two other portions
of the world and then only in small
ways. Nebraska's loess soil Is sew
eral hundred feet deep and will run
US forever.
mo better agricultural section ex-
lists than in northeast Nebraska and
the south Platte country from Lin
coin west to Hastings and along the
Platte river throughout its course in
this state. We will get dollars out
of the soil in years to come where
we get only a dollar now
"The irrigated section is just open
ing its eyes. From now on it will
awaken to the tune of several mill
ions per year, in steady growth,
THE sand hill regions will be worth
infinitely more some day than they
are now. Gigantic industries will
thrive there. Trees will cover the
town plats and the country will be
green from its abundance of water"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-31
"Old Doc" Condra, Mixer

How would you like to have the
title OF high priest OF state boost
ingl"
Looks alluring, doesn't it7 Sounds
nice, too?
But II you see how it's earned you
may feel like baking at becoming a
candidate for the honor.
The only chap in the state upon
whom the title fits easily, and who
BY common consent OF a myriad OF
other mighty disciples of Nebraska
boosting, deserves it is Dr.. G. Z.
Condra OF Lincoln.
Now DR.. Condra is member of
the state university faculty and those
who do not know him may think OF
him as secluded from the rest of the
world and utterly incapacitated as far
as mixing with the world at large is
concerned.
Not bit OF 1t.
doc" Condra is very much OF a
mixer. He rises early every day and
retires late. He is on the move con-
stantly and accomplishes things on
the basis Of efficiency to the nth
power.
He is here, there and everywhere.
He has covered practically every foot
Of ground in the state, knows more
stuff about the state, first hand, than
any other individual and can speak
more impressively and appealingly
about the joy and financial advantage
Of living in Nebraska than any other
individual.
He is the chap who took some
10000 feet of film on various indus
tries Of the state. 1t was he who OBJ
tanned movies Of dozen men whose
names are famous in the various
walks of life iii the world-Dr. Bes-
sey, the botanist; Charley Mann OF
Chadron, among others before they
passed on---and It was Doc d. Con-
dra who led to the discovery of the
potash fields near Alliance; II was he
who suggested ways and means for
making the sand hill region a Gar
den Of Eden and who is working upon
that problem yet; it was he who
shared with Frank Odell the boost
ing Of the big red apple Of Nebraska,
and it was he who spent days and
nights and rights and days going over
the state gathering information on
the geological formations to be found
in the various counties.
The doctor is too modest in telling
about himself One cannot get an
interview from him on things he has
done. The only thing he will talk
about is the state. For instance, If
you can sidetrack him for few mo-
ments some day you can have him
fire this. at you-and then deny it if
you dare:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-31
CITY HALL, GOVERNMENT SQUARE

1t purchased the Burr block, a stone
corner of Twelfth and o streets. II
is now remodeling the same com
pletely inside and out and making a
twelve-story affair out Of it with
modern offices~complete. .
Another insurance company which
has made phenomenal increase in its
building eight stories high at the
business during the last two years is
the Old Line Insurance company.
This company's premium receipts for
1918 amounted to $l4,l2o. In 1914 it
increased to Sl25,946, but in 1915 it
jumped to the very nice sum of $780,
900. Probably this is better show
ing in increased business than that
OF any company in the state.
The Woodman Accident Insurance
company is another company doing a
good business. 1t is one OF the old
est companies in the city, being or
ganized in 1890.
The Pioneer Insurance company is
another company with its main office
in Lincoln. This company is one OF
the best in the state and occupies the
full second floor OF the Nebraska
Central Building and Loan associ-
alton building.
And so on down through the line
of insurance companies which are
adding a great deal to the business
interests and prosperity Of the capital
city.
Building and Loan association have
a part in the business activities of the
city. Among the most prominent
which are adding to its upbuilding are
the Occidental Building and Loan,
the Nebraska Central Building and
Loan, American Savings and Loan,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-31

City Park Attractions

of water mile long and half a mile
or more wide, giving the best Of op-
portunities for boating. And then,
too, is the salt water bathing pool.
Few people have had the pleasure of
bathing in natural salt water. At
Capital beach is large pool of water
big enough for several hundred to
bathe in at the same time and in
places deep enough to drown if you
want to. This lake is kept full from
an artesian we'll which taps the salt
beds which underlie the beach. 1t
is treat to take bath and you
should try it.
Then there is Electric park with
it bright lights. This is a fine nat
ural grove fitted up with modern con-
veniences for dancing and one can
also boat ride in the river which runs
through it. A fine program of at
fractions is put on free there as we'll
as at the other park and one cannot
fail to have fine evening by attend
ing either of these parks.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-31

In connection withtheamusements
at the fair, perhaps it would not be
out Of place to refer at little greater
length than mentioned elsewhere
about the two big, attractive amuse-
ment parks, only ten minutes ride
from the city.
Many people from out in the state
have little chance to enjoy the real
attractions of a-good park unless they
visit Omaha, Lincoln or some other
city of considerable size. 1t is con-
siderable of a treat after the siren
uous work of the day incident to state
fair sightseeing, to be able to go
somewhere and rest out in the cool
air or perhaps take boat ride on the
water.
The opportunity will come to the
state fair visitor when he comes to
Lincoln and he can visit either or
both of the parks before he leaves.
Capital beach is a beautiful place,
with its fine shade and its large body
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-31

feet long and normally not fatter than
a broom handle.
The minute that sightseers stop in
front of its glass house it first seems
to become obsessed with the notion
it is another Charlotte of the Hip
podrome ice ballet and begins to
throw itself into grapevine twists,
figure Fights and capital SIS. There
were hopes yesterday that it could
also write its name with itself, but
this feat seemed beyondIt.
When it takes a deep breath or
something, however, is the time that
its great mental and physical gifts
are displayed at their best. One mo-
ment the crowd yesterday saw a
snake an inch or less in diameter and
the next moment it was Zeppelin.
All four feet Of snake begin to
swell until the body measures from
three to four inches in diameter from
head to steering gear. The snake
will remain inflated for some time
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-31

Bank clearings for 1915 over the
previous year increased over $8,000,-
600, the total being $1l8,406,43l.
Lincoln is the home of some Of the
most solid insurance companies in the
country and has one of the largest
life insurance companies in the west,
the Old Line Bankers Life. This
company has been making a steady
increase for the last twenty years and
now owns its own building with a
suit Of palatial offices in which are
employed over 100 people.
This company has assets amount
ing to $9600,000, which has increased
in the last fifteen years from $40S, $40.
This 10 itself is an indication Of the
growth Of the company and speaks
well for its stability.
The Security Mutual Life is a com
pany which also has a part in the up
building Of Lincoln. A few years ago
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-31
WATCHING A VIPER GET BAD
Grapevine Twists and Pulled Up
Stunts Performed by I'M
ported Snakes.

Keeper Charley Snyder of the
snake house up at the Bronx park
200, got a new bunch yesterday for
his old scheme of crossing the hoop
snake with the puff adder, and there
by turning out a constant supply of
living tires for automobiles.
For the first time in the experience
of even the noted snake expert of
the Bronx park reptile house, DR..
Raymond Ditmars, snake came to
the park yesterday which can blow
itself up like a Wall street bull
market.
The snake was sent to the zoo by
a party of naturalists now in South
America looking up specimens for the
geological society. 1t is about four
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-31

The past year showed marked ad-
vancement along business lines in
Nebraska, but this was particularly
marked in the city of Lincoln where
deposits in the banks OF the city
showed an increase Of near $1,500,000.
The nine banks of Lincoln have all
done good business and this has
continued so far in the present year.
Just to give some indication of the
business done by these banks the sur
plus and profits of each is given:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-31
Why She Was Leaving.

why are you leaving US. Maryf Ha\r
emit treated you right7"
"Oh, yes, ma'am. have been treaties
beautifully. But you only keep two scr~
wants"
well, what of that7 You don't find this
work hard, do your"
"oh, no, ma'am. But. you soc, I've al
ways lived where there were four servantA
And that suits me better, on account OF my
fondness for bridge, na'am. Boston
Transcript
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-31

then, or until it reaches decisions
that enough is enough. Thereupd%.
it collapses with the suddenness ~
general hullabaloo of an automo&E
tire.-New York Sun.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-31

Madam" said ths doctor to the motheFs
'you should send this child to the country
for several weeks each summer"
81 am sorry to say, DOCTOR" she returned,
that we are not rich enough for that
'Then," suggested the physician.
her sent by the fresh-a air fund"
"oh, doctor" exclaimed the woman.
are not poor enough."-Boston Transcr!N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04
HAROLD SEWlALL
BRINGS GOOD NEWS
FROM THE WEST
Oath Times. Nov. 2.)

Hon. Harold M. Sewall arrived home
this morning from a weeks trip through
Ohio and Indiana with United States
Senator-elect Frederick Hale and brings
enthusiastic reports of the progress of
the Hughes campaign. The leaders fee,
assured of carrying Indiana, New York
and New Jersey and the tide has turned
in Ohio for Hughes.
Mr.. Sewall had the pleasure of address,
ing big rally in Wausen, the seat of
fulton County, Ohio, substituting for
Congressman Longworth who was unable
TO NIL the engagement. The meeting was
heid In one of the halls made famous by
PRESIDENT Mckinley In his campaign.
Mr.. Sewall during his speech referred to
the late Hon. James G. Blaine of Maine,
and says the audience applauded enthus-
siastically On his return home he stopped
off in New York and he says that New
York is practically conceded to Hughes.
No president was ever elected who did
not carry New York state.
Mr. Sewall will remain home to vote
and leave on the noon train Tuesday for
New York to be present at the receiving
of returns there He says that election
night In New York is the most interesting
and exciting event of the year and he is
looking forward to assist in the jollifica-
ton which is being planned on the vic
tory of the Hughes and Fairbanks ticket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04
w. N. HIGGINS DIES
AT WINTHROP CENTER

Winthrop Center. Me-, Nov. s.
SpeciaD-William N. Higgins, former
ly Of Sabattus died at the home of his
son, Frank L. at Winthrop Center,
Thursday, Nov. 2, of cerebral hem
orrhage. Mr.. Higgins was born at
Livermore Falls, Feb. "a, 1888. and was
for many years a resident of Lewiston.
He served during the Civil War as a
member of the 23d Me. Inf. and the LIST
D. c. Cavalry, later consolidated with
the LIST Maine Cavalry. He was pro-
NOTED to the Office of sergeant Feb. 16.
"a, and was wounded at the battle Of
Reams station. June 26, "a. He was
employed for a number of years in the
cotton mills at Lewiston and for the
last few years acted as fireman at the
Sabattus mills until within a year or so
his failing health caused him to give up
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04

pork on top. Cover and bake half q
day. Remove the cover IN the morn
ing, when warming for breakfast. ana
let the top brown.
To make the brown bread that ac-
companies the beans. either not OF
sliced and toasted. spread with plenty
of butter, take two cups OF sour milk
in one. Dissolve heaping teaspoon OF
soda, and when 1t foams add one cup
sweet, rich milk. one cup corn meal
one cup rye meal. one cup New Or
laans molasses and q little salt. Mix
we'll and turn into buttered mould and,
covering tightly, steam four hours.
Then bake slowly one hour. Serve hot
or cold.
Even buckwheat cakes are whole
some when made well. To make them
in the old-fashioned way mix together
one quart of warm water. one tea
spoonful Of salt, one tablespoonful of
molasses, one half a compressed yeast
cake. Add buckwheat -four for batter.
and let rise until morning. Then pour
from large spoon on hot griddle.
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I
mo BITTERNESS
i'm THE HEART OF
&c. {. EMBREE
Jas He RET|REs.

Before leaving the State Of Maine for
other fields Of endeavor. I desire,
through the columns Of the Journal, to
express my thanks to, first the Journal
that has SO ably aided me in the work
in which have been engaged; second,
the membership of the Farmers Union,
and third, the public at large.
l would like to place them all first,
but think the above is the correct rat
ing.
/ On the 9Th Of December next, five
years will have elapsed since by in
vitation Of Reconnaissance Buckley
I laid the foundation for a strictly
farmers organization on a basis then
unknown in the United States. Prob
ably no movement ever received such
strong backing from the newspapers of
this State as did the Farmers Union of
Maine. In looking over. recently,
copy of an address in 1912 I find the
following: "Gentlemen-This move
ment is going to succeed as no move
ment ever before succeeded. We will
go from success to success and will
build an organization that will reach
from Kittery to Fort Kent. For few
/ years the membership will follow my
lead with feeling of gratitude, and
to them l will be a sort of Moses sent
here to lead them out of the wilderness.
AS time passes our success will attract
others who in the first place thought
the whole movement would fall fiat
and be forgotten. Gradually. will lose
ground and the conduct Of the organ
ization will go into other hands and I
will go to other fields''
That time has arrived, but it did
not come as quickly as I anticipated.
The beginning Of the end came two
years ago. The first fight had very
little II any effect and l survived the
ordeal and was able to advance the
movement more rapidly than before.
Inc second fight against me was too
strong and I went down under the
load and will leave the State filled with
thankfulness that I leave the Farm
ers' Union Of Maine on a firm founda
ton. 1 also leave it without one COM
plant. I have not violated any of the
principles protested and am willing
to leave the verdict to the farmers
and the State.
niSI cdIHe 10 maine Won
oereo II 1t were possible to impress
upon the farmers the idea wished to
convey. AS time passed the idea be-
came firmly rooted and the onward
march OF the movement could not be
stopped.
MY friends on the Board called me
Stubborn because would not yield or
give up my ideas and adopt theirs.
RMS l could not do, for had I COM
Piled then I would have been Obliged
to acknowledge that my plan and nv
ideas were all wrong. and I knew thew
were right for the results are before ms
g. E. Embree,
IA College Ave, Wateryille' Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04
HOUSEWIVES DAILY
ECONOMY CALENDAR
BY Frances Marshall.
Wholesome Dishes from "DOwn
East"

Downright, 1916 by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate)
OF late years it has come to be the
! fashion to regard all New England
cooking as unwholesome and indigest-
, ible and while we have been breaking
ourselves into a diet of Partisan and
Viennese origin-French pastry, rag
outs, goulashes and highly spiced sauc-
es we have been neglecting good old
country pies, bean-pot roast and boiled
dinner that are not a whit more bane-
full.
In fact native New England cooking
is harmful only when carelessly done.
and as it was primarily intended for
hard-workirg outdoors people, it ought
not to be INDUCED in too literally by
folk Of sedentary habits. But for the
average family what could be better
than the old-fashioned New England
boiled dinner based on corned beef
boiled gently for five hours. To the
pot in which it SINNERS are added then
four large white turnips and one large
yellow turnip cut in four, four carrots,
four parsnips, a dozen potatoes and a
head of cabbage. In other saucepans
beets and onions are boiled, and these
are added when done to the dish
Squash is sometimes served as well
with salt pork.
Another hearty dish called "Bean-not
Roast" is made from one and one-half
pounds of clear stew meat cut into
tWo-inch bits. Put into bean not and
cover. Set in oven two hours and bake
slowly. Do not add anything but one
half teaspoon salt. It will be rich. with
plenty Of gravy If cooked slowly. The
typical New Highlander serves it with
potatoes and hot slaw. Sometimes
when nearly done it is taken out of
oven and put into a good sized shallow
olsh' with thick layer of mashed no.
tatoes on evenly all over. 1t is then
SET pack In oven to brown slowly.
10 make genuine Boston baked beans |
soak large navy beans over night, then |
parooil them until tender; drain and fill |
the buttered bean pot, adding salt. pep |
per, and for one sort Tablespoonful Of |
sugar and for the other a cup Of mo- |
lasses Fill the pot with enough Of the !
oean water to moisten Thoroughly. and |
place piece Of we'll scored picked
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04
ARMY ELEVEN LEADS.
COUNTRY COLLEGES
INDIVIDUAL MERIT
Heavy Scoring Makes Remark
able Changes for Singles and
Teams.

New York. Nov. 3.-As result OF ene
heavy scoring in number OF too'oah
games last Saturday, the leadership III
the struggle for individual and team
scoring honors show some remarkable
changes Southern and Western elevens
have wrested the premier positions ITO"
eastern In the total point compeutioh'
while a Western player, now at the
United States Military Academy heaus
the list Of star individual performers.
Oliphant Of the Army team. with "
touchdowns, II goals and one field goal
has amassed so points while Gerrish'
last weeks leader. has fallen to second
place with seven points less. CofaH OF
Notre Dame is third with s. and NC
Creight of Washington and Jenerson'
fourth with 81. Devitalis. of Brown Is
the best Of the eastern scorers, with Cap
tain Mueller of Cornell a close second.
Georgia Tech has collected 800 points IN
five games which gives the southern
eleven a big lead over Minnesota in Sec
ond place with 236. Vanderbilt Is tnlro'
one point below Minnesota.
Penn State and Syracuse are the two
eastern teams to pass the 200 mark. A
number of other elevens are closely
punched between 1874 and $50 points and
the contests Of the coming weekend are
likely to develop further changes In the
standing Of the teams.
The holders of long runs for touchdown
records include Moss of Rensselaer, Poly
technic 100 yards; Oliphant. Army. Sc
wards: Beck. Penn State, IS yards ana
his teammate Robb, with similar dis
lance, Brooks, Colgate. 80 years; Whiting
Mariette. IS yards and Smith. Clarkson
Tech so yards.
Teh leading e1evens IN total points
scored and the highest individual scores,
are as follows:
College Games Points
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04
active work.

active work.
He was man of good Christian
character, a steadfast friend, kind
neighbor and a loving parent and will
be sadly missed by ali who knew him
He leaves three sons, William F. d
Sabattus, Frank L. and George B. Of
Winthrop Center, two sisters, Mrs.
D. hurry of Yarmouth and Mn
Sarah McDuffee of Portsmouth, N. H
besides grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Funeral services vii
be held at the Free Will Baptist churcl
at Sabattus Sunday, Nov. at p.
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SOLON

This town has been saddened by the
accidental shooting of L. L. Patterson,
one of its prominent business men,
which occurred early Thursday morn
ing at West Forks. Mr.. and Mrs. L.
L. Patterson were staying at Comber's
Inn and Mr.. Patterson and three other
guests started out to look for game be-
fore breakfast. AS has happened so
many times before, one of the party
thought he saw a deer and fired, the
bullet passing through Mr.. Patterson's
head. He lived only short time. The
body was brought to his home in this
village. late Thursday afternoon. where
the funeral services will be held Sun
day at 10 A. NJ. Besides the wife above
mentioned the nearest relatives are his
mother, Mrs. Ora Judkins of Athens
and his daughter. Harriet.
The principal and both assistants
from Scion high school attended the
State Teachers convention in Portland
and they report a profitable session.
Mrs. Rachael Hopkins
Mrs. Rachel Hopkins, an aged resi-
dent Of this town, died at her home
Thursday. She had been in failing
health for some time and the end was
not unexpected.
The woman's Club met Wednesday.
Nov. /. at the home Of Miss Alberta
Whipple.
George and Evelyn Fogg OF Corn
vile and Miss Gladys Fogg OF Au-
burn are at the home OF their sister,
Mrs. Carrie Patterson. called by the
death of their brother-in-law, L. L.
Patterson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-04
Mrs. Rachael Hopkins

In Wieliczka. near Cracow there are
houses built Of the salt which 10 aound-
ant In that vicinity.