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Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18
sIGNPosTs OF PROGRESS


A newly invented ciearet holder has an
attachment which elects the burned end
Of a cigaret without danger of burning
the fingers.
Barnard college girls have made 1000
bandages and a large number of sweaters
and muffiers for the soldiers, and have
pledged $2,50o for foreign relief work.
Barriers extending along the ground from
one or both sides of a recently patented
roadway gate enable an automobilist to open
or close the gate merely by running his
car over them.
A sheet iron elbow which conveys warm
air from a gas range or oil stove burner
10 q new invention, the purpose of which is
to permit women to dry their own hair at
home after washing it. *
Water valves 12 feet in diameter and Sc
constructed that they will close automatic
ally in event of break in the pipe line have
been built for hydro-electric plant in Utah.
A world war course" consisting of a
series of information lectures designed to
throw light on various phases and problems
Of the war. is being given at the University
of Wisconsin.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18
A MOTHERS PRAYER.

Alice NJ. Lagergren In New York Times.
Men wonder as they see me still and calm
and smiling
As go about my work.
They know that have lost my son, my only
child,
And / widow.
How much more would they marvel did they
know
That in my heart there lives this hymn of
praise
God has been merciful to met! .sg
They do not know-thank God. how few
have known!--
The weakness that had led my boy away
Down dark bypaths of evil for time;
That though he had come back to me, re-
pentant
A shadow lay across the coming years,
Lest he lack strength 10 fight his curse,
inherited.
So. when his heart famed high with zeal
In those first days Of war, let him go.
And trusted over there he might grow
strens
For the long combat with his baser self.
Now I am left to face the years alone!
Yet nothing now can take from me the
priceless boon
OF his dear lettersl Nor the words his cap
tain wrote:
There was nc dner man in all the regi-
ment--
So self-contsinsd. 20 resolute, so kind .
And go my paii. Ia stilled In thankfuiness
God has been naereiful to him-snd me-"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18
Food Conditions in Germany.

Very little information bearing on the food
situation in Germany drifts beyond its borders
directly. The dominant central power conceals
its own troubles and those Of its allies from the
prying eyes of surrounding enemies. Now and
then a home paper blurts out dsagreeable
truth overlooked by the censors. Occasionally an
official document smuggles itself over the border
BY piecing these together much useful light is
turned on the dark spots Of prevailing conditions.
The grain crop of Germany this year is re-
ported in confidential circular cent by the CEN
trail food Office to different communities to be
4630,000 tons short of the inadequate crop OF
1916. A correspondent Of the New York Post,
writing from Zurich, Switzerland, where the Off
cal document was obtained, states the reduction
equals Is per cent of last years available supply
and one-sixth less than the normal crop of 1918
Last years grain crop, supplemented with the
loaded bins of Roumania, provided the normal
bread ration OF $50 grammes up to April last,
when the quantity was reduced to LIS grammes.
Additional supplies from Roumania this year are
unlikely, for the reason that one-third of the
country was not occupied by the invader and an
other one-third was battle ground when winter
seeding should have been done. Besides, Aus
tria, Bulgaria and Turkey are on short ratons
and look to Roumanian fields for some relief A
short crop in Hungary caused the latter to turn
down Austrian buyers, reserving all supplies for
home use.
A shortage in the grain crop officially admit
ted and potato crop far below that of 1916
clearly forecasts winter of shorter rations than
year ago. Supplies from neighboring neutrals,
owing to the American embargo. undoubtedly
will be much more restricted, if not wholly cut
off. Equally significant of the increasing food
stress is the return of Dutch and Scandinavian
workmen drawn to Germany by high wages
These conditions however, are not regarded by
experts as foreshadowing victory by economic
pressure, They indicate rather an early appiica-
tion of the policy which the Frankfurter Zeitung
calls "the elimination of the weaker part of the
population"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18

Militant picketing at the White House takes
itself too seriously. Members are obsessed with
the notion that annoyance and defiance OF author
ity fashions martyrs crown. What the picket.
ers really need is compulsory attendance at
schools to learn the rudiments OF orderly con-
duct and common sense
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18

The State Board OF Control declares il in
tended all the time that inmates of our state
institutions should enjoy Thanksgiving as usual
Explanation accepted The remonstrance against
giving these unfortunates still less than the little
they now have to be thankful for has done no
harm, just the same
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18

Above the tumult and the shouting OF pro-
hteers and prce-hxers rises the affiuent dignity
OF wool. Untouched by laws and regulations
mutton's overcoat recnes on the top shelves and
fills the Aockmasters OF the land with golden glce
such as Abraham never dreamt OF.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18

A maker and breaker of ministries, Georges
Clemenceau returns to power as premier of the
new French cabinet, NJ. Clemenceau combines
dash, briliancy and fearlessness three traits
which render control of legislative majority ex-
ceedingly precarous.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18
Storyettc of the Day.

Percy being down to recite at the
temperance concert, stood up to do or
die. He got along all right until he
reached the words "He stood beside
her bier!" Then his memory failed
him.
HE stood beside the bier!" he re-
peated, trembling. =
The evil spirits on the back benches
murmured one to another.
HE stood, beside the bier!" groaned
Percy, and drew moist hand across
his dripping forehead.
go on!" yelled a voice from the
rear. It'll get flat while you're wait
ing, you fool!''-Buffalo Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18

The Palestine end Of the allied campaign re.
ports the capture OF 1000 Turks in 20 days.
Lucky Turks! Captivity means living rations
and deferred funerals.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18

Lord Northclfe talks right out in meeting
with blunt yigor and fearlessness. The compli-
ments for the United States woven into his
epistle softens with the light artistic touch" Of
the low bow the hammer swings of the pen.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18
Let your light shine, but don't waste coal.

Petrograd's shade OF red is distinguished by
its yellow streaks.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18
Timely Jottings and Reminders.

Danish societies in the United States
today will celebrate the Danish ma
tional holiday.
Many of the larger religious de-
nominations Of the United States will
observe the week beginning today as
''Home Mission week."
The semi-centennial anniversary of
the founding of the Confederate Home
and College in Charleston, s. c., is to
be celebrated today.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18

In looking over the food price tags Of the
country the Department OF Agriculture found
precious few marked down figures. The child
like innocence of the announcement glimpses a
delicate grade of department humor
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18

But the people over here are more likely to
get on to the kaiser's friends in the United States
senate and to get them before they get those red
eagles or black eagles or other eagles.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18

In severe cases of cold feet no doubt the fuel
administration will honor all requisitons of-the
State Council of Defense.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18

With an excess of freight offerings there
only one course open to traffic managers. Wa
essentials must move first
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18

Enlarging the Venetian lagoon to head off the
invaders suggests smooth Italian translation
Of "spurlos versenkt." ..-
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18

A Mexeanized Russia gives the new democ-
raey the hoarse hoot.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18

Norway talks of boycotting everything Ger
man. Talk will not patch the torpedo holes in
Norway's sea commerce.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18

The drive for the Y. NJ. c. A. war fund went
over the top" and then some Next!
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18

Washington announces that meat prices are
higher than year ago. Some news, that!
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18

Contractor-It didn't cost ME cent to
have that ditch dug.
Friend-How was that?
Contractof-T told all the boys IN the
neighborhood that they could dig trench
Puck.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18

Matt Erzberger regaes the war worn at home
and abroad with the assertion that Germany has
quietly crossed the political Rubicon and in the
space on five days changed from an autocracy to
democracy" The yoluble centrist leader is
gifted beyond the average exponent Of kultur. He
can picture political revolution without removing
the fog from his glasses. He is the same joyous
optimist who, in 1914, throbbed with glee over the
coming OF "England's little army" and promised
to drive it into the channel with "a few regiments
OF retired German cripples." Matt overAows with
Simplicissimus humor when he tries to be serious.
Caruso may be pardoned for rejoicing on get
ting back to the United States. The American
hoy nffies siwavs iuAnres friendiv low
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18

electric lights and 100 gas Jets illumed
the place, and 5000 people passed
around the interior of the store.
Mr.. Balch rendered a grand recep-
ton to his guests at the Barker on
the occasion of the opening of the
new and commodious Office and dining
room. which he has recently added to
his place.
Judge Reuther Vas given a delight
ful serenade by the South Omaha
band in honor Of his 3Sth birthday.
A concert was given at the residence
OF Mrs. Frank Colpetzer, under the
direction Of B. B. Young and Madame
Young, for the benefit of the First
Congregational church organ fund.
Judge Hopewell returned from a
week spent in Sarpy county and Judge
Croft returned from Washington
county, where he has for a week been
trying to clean up the docket of that
part of the district.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18
The Day We Celebrate.

W. L. Masterman, the tea and coffee
man. is celebrating his 57th birthday
Russell Harris, civil engineer and
president Of the Western Contractors
Supply company, is 81 years old to-
day.
Henry Lee Higginson, Boston bank
er and philanthropist, now in the
limelight as patron of the Boston
Symphony orchestra, born in New
York City S3 years ago today
William J. Flynn, chief of the
United States secret service, born in
New York City so years ago today.
Frances Cochrane, member of Can
ada's new union cabinet, born at Clar-
enceville, Quebec, 65 years ago today.
Carl Vinson, representative in con-
gress Of the Tenth Georgia district,
born near Milledgeville, Ca, "a years
ago today. -,
Fred A. Britten, representative in
congress of the Ninth Illinois district,
born in Chicago 46 years ago today.
Leslie Mann, outfielder of the Chi
cago National league base ball team,
born at Lincoln, Neb., 2e years ago
today,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18
This Day in History.


1679-The royal province Of New
Hampshire was incorporated.
1776-Congress approved Of a lot
terry bill to defray military expenses.
17S5-Sir David Wilkie, who won
rank and fame as painter of the
commonplace, born in Scotland. Died
at sea. near Gibraltar, June 1,,1841.
1S02-Jonathan Worth. governor Of
North Carolina, 1866. born at Gull
ford, N. c. Died at Raleigh, Septem-
ber S, 1869.
1S60-The Georgia legislature voted
I,0O0,00O to arm the state.
1S61-General Halleck took COM
mand OF the western department of
the United States army.
1S65-The italian Parliament met
at Florence, which had been decreed
the temporary capital of the new king
dom.
1S90-First battleship Maine was
launched at the Brooklyn navy yard.
1914-United States steamship Ten
nesee fired on by Turks in Smyrna
harbor
1915-Flotilla of British submarines
passed from North Sea into the Baltic.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18
[ [IODAY]
One Year Ago Today In the War.

One Year Ago Today In the War.
Bulgars evacuated Monastir on the
approach Of the Franco-Serbian army.
Canadian troops on western front
accused German officers Of 'unspeak-
able treachery" In battle.
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dell Rudd have re-
turned from a trip Of four weeks in
the east, during which they visited
their old home and number Of other
places.
The doors of the Continental Cloth.
ing house on the northeast corner of
Fifteenth and Douglas streets were
thrown open to the people. Thirteen
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18

No doubt later publications tell what hap
pened to these grand gift enterprises. 1t is his
tory that the Pattee people got into all sorts
of trouble. Some day somebody with time and
industry on his hands will write history OF the
lottery in the United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18
DOMESTIC PLEASANTRIES.

"a word to the wise is sufficient" went or
Mrs. Flubdub.
That's we'll understood" said Mr.. Flub
dub. "Such being the case, why do you kee,
jawing at me ?"--Louisville Courier-Journal
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18

Caller-You seem to be very strongly h
favor OF vacations.
EinpIoyer-I certainly am. They teach
employees that the office can exist without
them.-Life.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18
BRITAIN IN WAR TIME.

Last July the British food controller
granted substantial increase in the brew.
age Of beer to meet harvesting needs. A
similar order was issued last month con-
tinuing the harvest output for three months
as . concession to miners and munitior
workers. All beer brewed is Of reduced
strength, known as light bitter" and sells
over the bars at 4 and pence per imperial
pint.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-18

"Times have changed"
'In what way"
II can remember when the firm used tc
fire a man: now 1t asks for his resignation"
Detroit Free Press,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
Rice and Sausage Balls

Season cooked rice with salt, pep per and cheese. Put into baking dish, sprinkle grated cheese over and on top place number of tiny balls made from country sausage. Smoked sausage cut in slices and placed on top is also good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
Lemon Dressing (for
 Fruit Salad)

Yolks of eggs.
 IA teaspoon dry mustard. 1-2 cup sweet milk Juice of lemon. l pint double cream. Put lemon and sugar in double boiler and cook to a thick custard When cool pour over cream after it has been stiffly whipped Blena with fruit and serve
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02


 qaanLte o eftove Il usedU 0 the emy of themad o elanden $ HASHBy h meat for this hash which vii perhaps add the cost of the bone When buy 0 article used The should chopped and with sata ingredient Pill baking 0 sprinkle o This in winter time
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
Chicken Gumbo

1 chicken.
 1 dozen pods okra medium). 8 ears corn.
 1 onion.
 6 large tomatoes.
 2 Irish potatoes.
 3 quarts of water
 Put into spider four slices of bacon and fry out grease. Take out bacon, dredge chicken (cut as for fryingl with flour and saute in bacon grease. Then pour over chicken one quart of boiling water and cook until it falls from bone While the chicken is cooking put vegetables on in the remaining two quarts of water and cook until done. Cut chicken, when done, into fine pieces and add with liquor to vegetables. Thicken, season and serve.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-17
RED CROSS NOTES

The Richville women have led in
getting the Red Cross work started
They have the pajama suits allotted to
them and well under way.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Reed have gen
erously offered the use of their little
bungalow for the headquarters Of the
Red Cross of Manchester Village ana
the rooms are now being put in order.
Meanwhile the garments were cut on
Tuesday and work will be begun at
once. Yarn for those who wish to
knit will be ordered in a few days.
The Baptist Church very graciously
offered the use Of their commodious
vestry room for general work room
and headquarters for the use of the
Center and Depot groups of workers
and six women were busy on Friday
cutting the garments. 1t was an
nounced that the room would be open
for all who would'help on Tuesday af-
ternoon.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-17
Estate Of MARY WRIGHT PLUM.
MR.

Order Of Notice Of Foreign VIII.
State Of Vermont, District Of Man
chester So.
The Honorable Probate Court for
the District Aforesaid:
To All Persons Interested in the Es-
tate Of Mary Wright Plummer late Of
the City of New York in the State Of
New York, deceased, leaving Estate
in this District GREETING:
At Probate Court holden at Man
chester, within and for said District
on the Goth day Of April, 1917, an au-
thcnucatcd copy of the last Will and
Testament and the Probate thereof OF
Mary Wright Plummer late of New
York, in the County Of New York, in
the State Of New York, deceased.
leaving estate in said district,--duly
proved, allowed and established in the
Surrogate's Court for the County and
State aforesaid, was presented TO the
Cour. here, that the same instrument
may be allowed in this State as the
last viii and Testament of the said
decedent, and that the said copy may
be filed and recorded in the Probate
Court for the District of Manchester,
aforesaid, agreeable 70 the statute IN
such cases made and provided:
And IL is ordered by said Court that
the oath day Of May, 1917, at the
Probate Court Office in said Manches-
ter, be assigned for all persons inter
ested to appear and contest the allow
ance Of such instrument, and the FL
ing and recording of the copy of said
viii, and the Probate thereof, as
aforesaid, If they see cause; and that
notice thereof be given by publishing
this order three weeks successfully in
the Manchester Journal, weekly
newspaper published in said District,
previous to the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified
TO appear before said Court, at the
time and place aforesaid, and to con
test the allowance of the said instru--
ment and the filing and recording Of
the copy of said Will and the probate
thereof, as aforesaid, il you have
cause.
Given Under My Hand at Manches-
ter in said District, this 26th day of
April, 1917.
85 EDWARD GRIFFITH, Judge.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-17
Estate of EDWARD HUGHES
COMMISSIONERS Notice
he IInJorcinrnd hauinu haan

lOHlfillSSlC1tTS 4NOtlCe
The Undersigned, having been APP
pointed by the Honorable Probate
Court for the District of Manchester,
Commissioners, to receive, examine,
and adjust the claims and demands of
all persons against the estate of Ed
ward Hughes late of Dorset in said
District, deceased, and all claims ex-
hibitcd in Offset thereto, hereby give
notice that we will meet for the pur-
pose aforesaid, at the late residence of
the decedcnt in the Village of East
Dorset in said District, on the Both
day of October next, from / o'clock
p. m, until a o'clock p. m, on said day
and that six months from the Both
day Of April A. ID. 1917, is the time
limited by said Court for said cred
itors to present their claims to US for
examination and allowance.
Dated at Dorset this 30th day of
April A. d. 1917.
GEO. Z. SEXTON,
GEORGE COPING,
Commissioners.
Elmer A. Warner, Administrator,
East Dorset, VT 3-3
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-17
RED CROSS WORKERS CLIP
AND SAVE FOR REFERENCE
All Garments Must Conform to Ger
tain Standards


tain Standards
There is no guess work about gar
ments made for the Red Cross. Every
one has its explicit size and shape
All cloth garments are cut and plan,
ned at headquarters and made under
careful supervision or directions. Knit
garments must comply to certain
standards and materials must come
through headquarters. The following
directions are officially sent out by the
National Society to aid in the making.
Knitted Socks-Running in size
from ga TO 1871; cast on loosely
and knit loosely.
Material required Six ounces 3-ply
yard, four No. II knitting needles.
Cast on stitches, 20 stitches on each
of three needles. Work in rib of knit
2 and purl 2 for 43 rounds. Work II
inches in plain knitting and no shap-
ing.
For the heel put 80 stitches on the
first needle, then equally divide the
remaining stitches (rcquired for the
instep) on the second and third
needles, both Of which should be left
until the heel is finished.
On the 30 stitches knit alternately
row plain and row purl for 80 rows,
always slipping the first stitch. To
turn the heel knit Is, slip /, knit /,
pass the slipped stitch over the knit
ted, turn, purl s, purl 2 together, turn,
knit s, slip /, knit /, pass the slipped
stitch over the knitted, turn purl s,
purl 2 together, turn, knit s, slip /,
knit /, pass the slipped stitch over.
Continue working in this manner I'M
til all the stitches are worked in, leav-
ing the 8 stitches on the needle under
the heel; knit the 2 center stitches to
gether.
For the instep, follow on with the
first needle, and knit up 10 stitches
on the side of the heel; knit on to the
second needle the 80 stitches which
were left for the instep when start
ing the heel; then, with the third
needle, knit up 10 stitches on the other
side Of the heel while adding from
the first needle.
Knit rounds plain, then begin the
knit the third and fourth !!
stitches together from the end Of the
first needle, and, on the third needle,
knit 2, slip /, knit /, pass the slipped
stitch over the knitted. Do this in
every third round until there are Is
stitches on each of the first and third |
needles. Knit without shaping until
the work measures inches from the
heel.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-17
Estate Of MELINDA SMITH
Order of Notice VIII

State Of Vermont District OF Man
chester. SIS
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District Of Manchester To all persons
interested in the estate OF Melinda
Smith late OF Manchester IN said Dis
triet deceased. GREETING:
At a Probate Court holden at Man
chester within and for said District on
the Tth day OF May, 1917. an instrument
purporting 10 be the last VIII and Tes-
ament Of Melinda Smith late Of Man
chester in said District was presented
to the Court aforesaid. for Probate.
And IL Il ordered by said Court that
the glsi day OF May, 1917. at the Pro-
bate Once in said Manchester. be
assigned for proving said instrument;
and that notice Thereof be given 10 all
persons concerned. by publishing this
order three weeks successfully IN the
Manchester Journal a newspaper circu-
Ia;lng in that vicinity. IN said District
previous 10 the time appointed
Therefore. you are hereby nntined 10
appear before said Court at the time
and place aforesaid. and contest the
probate OF said will, " you have cause.
Given Under Ny Hand at Manchester
an tAid District this gth day OF May.
1917.
"a EDWARD GRIFFITH. Judge.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-05-17
EAST DORSET
South Village

Lester Roberts went to Claremont
N. H., Tuesday where he has employ,
ment.
John F. Petty of North Adams
Mass, called at V. A. Nadeau's Sun
day last.
l.. d. Buffum was in Bennington
Tuesday.
Mrs. G. f. Livingston was in Man
chester, Monday.
Earl Ellison of Woodstock, w..
called on Frank Benedict, Sunday.
Mrs. John Harrington is caring for
Mrs. Emma Jameson, who is i'll.
Mrs. Arthur Sessions of Manchester
Center, called on her aunt, Mrs. Louis
Buffum, Tuesday.
William Moreau arrived Saturday
from Worcester, Mass, to spend a
week with his family.