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Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-06
Popular CamoufGge in
The Old Colonial
:, Furniture
Furniture

All the grandest pieces OF furniture
] and plate we can pick up now are
sworn to be- genuine colonial" bu
the colonial settlers would probably
sit up and take notice il they were
told that any one connected these
relics with them. Some of the colo
mails of later days may have had theil
pampered moments, but the most
typically colonial kind of furniture
is the backless, hardwood bench, tho
narrow board supported by clothes
horses on which they ate, and the
wooden trencher, piled high with
steaming stew, from which the whole
family made hearty repast.
In fact, one of the things about the
early days in this country that would
seem mbelievably primitive to us is
that the folks OF those days never
had enough, even of their rough
wooden or copper utensils, for the
food, Let alone enough fer each per-
son to have one for himself. But
tae question is: Would you rather
live in an age where there were not
enough utensils for the food. or in ar
age when there was not enough food
for the utensils? There are two sides
to everything.
Colonial Table.
People of the Colonial period sat
down. not to the mahogany chippen-
dales and sheratons that we tondly
ascribe to them, but to rough boards,
about three feet wide, and the chill
dren usually did not sit down at all.
1t was not considered good for chill
dren, nor respectful on their part; so
they stood heavily through the meals.
and ate, what was given to them, and
all of it, and said not word. 1t was
this kind of training in youth that
made the Pilgrim Fathers such good
company in their later life and pleas
ant to live with. Often the children
had to stand behind the chairs of the
older members of the family and take
Svtat food was handed tc them.
y Knives and spoons were at pre-
dunn, and the use of fork at table
was the colonists idea of almost
oriental luxury. CWtSi diiu oi ~
tankards were passed around for
every one to drink FROM, Glasses,
saucers, covered dishes, china in any
form, were unheard Of.
A little book of rules for children.
which must have frightened many a
childish life, was printed about the
time of the revolution, under the title
of "A Pretty Little Pocket Book." "
These were some of the things re-
quired of children:
They were never to ask tor any
thing on the table; never to speak un-
less spoken to; always to break the
bread, not to bite into whole slice;
never to take salt except with a clean
knife; not to throw bones under the
table. One rule read: Hold not thy
Sknife upright, but sloping; lay it
down at right hand Of the plate, with
end of blade on the plate" Another:
Look not earnestly at any person
that Is eating" When children had
eaten all that had been given them:
if they were moderately satisfied"
they were told to leave, at once the
table and the room.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-06
Facts One Ought to KNOW

Washerwomen OF New Castle, Pa,
have raised their price from s. to
$3.50 day.
Twenty-Five thousand women are
now employed at the famous Wool
wich al jenal i'll England.
The republican state committee of
New York has taken steps to organ
izc women's division of the party.
For the first time in the history of
the Portsmouth navy yard women and
girls now are employed i'll the indus
trial departments.
Miss Helen P. Mccormick. New
Torks first woman prosecuting at
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-06
Rue Bread

Rye bread is by no means war
bread, because in peace times it is
used in many homes. in preference
to wheat bread. Because of the heavy
demand upon the nations wheat
supply, more rye bread should be
made by the housewives, according
to today's bulletin from the national
emergency food garden commission,
working in conjunction with the na-
tion's food supply.
The proportion of rye -four and
wheat -four needed in making rye
bread will vary according to personal
taste from one-fourth to three-fourths,
or even more or less. The more rye
-four used the heavier, frmer and
darker colored will be the bread. The
following recipe gives a little more
than thirds of rye -four, and the
bread will be quite firm and dark
colored. This is enough for two
loaves:
u cup lukewarm water.
cup water
III cups white flour,
cup skim milk.
l tablespoon shortening.
2 tablespoons brown sugar.
1 teaspoon salt.
SA cups rye flour.
All measurements are level full
Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm
water. Stir together the white -four
and cup of water and add the
yeast to make the sponge to stand
over night. In the morning scald the
milk and add the salt and shortening.
When cool add this to the sponge
and work in the rye flour, either in
the pan or on the bread board. Knead
we'll and let rise to double its bulk.
Then mold into loaves, let rise again
to double its bulk and bake in a mod
erately hot oven.
Cornmeal may be substituted for
one-fourth of the rye -four, if desired.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-06
Pajan,as for Negligee

The negligee gown will no doubt,
always be the preferred garment
for the leisure hours at home, says
the Dry Goods Economist but pa
jamas are fast taking on ruffles and
frills that place them in the position
of rival to the negligee.
One model has a suggestion of a
hustle made of ribbon.
Another type consists of flesh satin
pajamas and slip-over-the-h
tunic of flesh crepe de chine. The
tunic is finished with wide founce Of
Venise lace, back and front, and there
are pockets made OF satin ribbon.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-06
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for the Susan B. Anthony amend.
ment. providing for nationwide sui.
frage, any time it might come up it
the United States senate. .
The war has increased the price 0.
coffee in Italy to so cents a pound.
Matches first began to be used ii
the United States in the early '30s
when they were sold in boxes con
tanning IS for Is cents
In recognition of the extraordinary
opportunities and vast responsibilities
that are now pressing upon women,
a Brooklyn law school has decided
TO establish, at nominal cost, course
of lectures in elementary law for
women.
Italy has a total area almost eX-
actly equal to that of the state of
Nevada.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-06

torney. is SO years old and has been
practicing law since 1912.
Miss Gertrude Doebach, chief clerk
to the president of the Northern Pa
cihc railroad, is probably the only
woman in railroad work to occupy
such high position.
Mrs. Thomas ]. Preston, jr,, for
merly Mrs Grover Cleveland, is one
of the first women to be honored
with membership on the executive
committee of the National Security
league.
Senator Reed Smoot has declared
himself in favor OF woman suffrage
and announced his intention to vote
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-06
The Debutante


Polly with wind-tossed hair,
Fond OF her bull and collie,
Golfed in a manner rare
She was my chum, was Polly.
Now she calls golfing folly,
Riding and shooting pail;
Cares not for lob and volley--
Polly came out last fall.
Debutante debonaire.
Gone is her manner jolly;
Carries an ennuied air,
She was my chum, was Polly,
Algy and Perce and Cholly,
Trail her from ball to ball;
Only mincing dolly
Polly came out last fall.
Eyes for the heart a snare,
Lips like the Yuletide holly,
Careless ofwhat she'd wear
She was my chum, was Polly,
Go-as-you-please and lolly;
Where is her old-time thrall?
Gone, by the beard of Ali
Polly came out last fal.
L'Envoi.
Drown me in melancholy,
Lose me in Pluto's halll
She was my chum, was Polly
Polly came out last fall.
st. Louis Globe Democr;
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-06
Diplomacy.

Papa, when you are diplomat
you try to make the other fellow be-
lieve everything you say, don't you?
mot exactly, my son. You try to
make him believe just the. opposite
of what he thinks you really intend
to say, and even then you are lying
to him. ."-London Answers.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-06
A SOap Economy

If little pipe clay be added to the
water in which clothes are boiled a
great economy in soap will be ef-
fected, and the clothes will be whit
ened without being in the least in
iured.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-06

Lux is not a cake of soap, not
a Clipped soap, not a soap pow
der, but wonderful f1akes-pure
and transparent.
Even in looks it is not like
anything you have ever seen.
Why soap for fine launder-
ing should be in flakes
Soap should never be rubbed
directly on fine fabrics, for the
rubbing weakens and will event.
ually destroy the fabric. ..
In flake form, Lux melts the
moment you throw it into hot
water, andmakes instant lather
which dissolves dirt without rub
bing. Lux is so completely solu-
bic that not the slightest trace of
soapis leftin the garment toyellow
it. Lux will not harm anything
that water alone will notiyure.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-06
Holp to Use Eggs for Salads

Hard-boiled eggs that are to be
served in cold salad should, directly
after cooking, be placed in cold water,
This will prevent the outside of the
yolk from turning dark, condition
that often detracts from the appetite.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-06

iTA1LORED is scarcely the word
| for this rolled brim, topped with
- goura, at the right. yet nothing
could be smarter for the tailor maid"
with either suit or dress. The stock
and jabot are of white satin. The
black tie disappears in order to give
the row of white buttons chance
to fall in line.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-06
What Lux is Not

In fake form, LUX can be kept
pure, concentrated soap. In this :
form there is no need for any air,
any moisture, or any kind of
"filler" which has no cleansing
value. Lux needs only to be
used in small quantities owing
to its absolute purity and won
derful richness in lather.
Nothing like it ever made
before
The process by which LUX is
made is used only for Lux.
Once you have tried it you will
never be satisfied with anything
else for fine laundering.
Get a package from your gro
Ger, druggist or department.
store today and try it yourself.
Lever Bros. Co., Cambridge, Mass.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-06

NOUQUETTISH and demure. is
| the hat below of bronze velvet
~ with its softening fold of tulle,
through which blue eyes look bluer
and brown eyes browner, NEST pas"
The white satin collar is faced with
cloth of gold.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-06

A RTISTIC lines and simplicity in
n trimming distinguish the dress
- hat TO the left. 1t conforms to
almost any neck finish. high or low.
The collar OF flet lace adapts itself
to the hat of severe or dressy lines.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-06
Is Your Style Among Them?

THE girl with beautiful hair, . in
stead of hiding it under bush
- el." as so often happens, should
adopt the line of hat above, which
shows the sweep of her shining foif
fure. A good hat for fur collars this is,
because the brim gives the pose of
the head a chance to reveal itself.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-06
DIRECTIONS

TILL in the order form which
i is a part Of this advertise
ment and forward with remit
tance.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-02
The Markets
EARLY RALLY IS
Not MAINTAINED
Stock Prices Rebound At
Opening, But Weakness
Develops Later

New York, Nov 2-The precautions
adopted by the Pittsburgh stock ex-
change, disturbing rumors regarding
the foreign situation and q sharp rise
in exchange on the Scandinavian
countries, induced further selling dur
ing the first hour on the stock ex-
change today. Prices rallied again,
however, on the strength of steels and
shippings, after which trading lapsed
to minor proportions. The general
bond market was Irregular, but Lib
erty As were steady at par, the 3M's
selling at 1918 to 99.s2.
Prices rebounded vigorously at the
opening as a result of the curb placed
on short selling by the authorities of
the exchange. United States Steel,
yesterdays weakest feature. opened
with a single lot Of 10000 shares at
9S to 90, q maximum overnight gain
OF 4B points. Advances of to 4
points were made by other steels, cop
pers; equipments and shippings. Bal
timore e. Ohio led the rails, rising Az
points. Norfolk e. Western rose 4,
Canadian Pacific and st: Paul so, and
Chesapeake q Ohio 3. Many of these
gains were materially shaded before
the end of the first half hour.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-02

try ever saw, through the valley of
the Seine river to Paris. Saw the
Eiffel Tower Travelled on from
Paris mot stopping) along the val
lev Of the Marine, arriving here at
IL D. m. Here is a city OF 5000 peo-
pie. Hearing the French band which
led us as we marched through the
town. all the people came out In their
night robes to cheer us. Some recep-
ton. even though 1t was very dark.
Never any light in this country at
mighty 1t was almost impossible TO
get through the streets the people
were SO glad TO see us come here.
Went to bed in the barracks-tired
and so hungry.
August Is. Sunday. one-half day
spent cleaning up. Freedom from
TO 8 D. m. First freedom we had
since leaving Chicago. Wine is part
OF French rations Cheer tool. This Is
too much for few Of the soldiers
and some make fools OF themselves.
Not nor any of my pals.
Here is where we give 1t TO the
French people. They would give us
anything. Children want to hold our
hands. Every one of us has a dozen
bows and girls following. 1t is EVIL
dent that we must learn the LAM
guage. IL is no wonder the French
never leave their own country. They
are fine people. | never enjoyed
myself sightseeing so much ana
broke at the same time. stove Pipe"
committee promises us pay day every
day but it. has failed to come. There
are dozens Of hospitals here and
OF German prisoners.
Three Germans attempted to get
away and now they march six hours
every day with 81 pounds on their
back and eat bread and water.
Yesterday we paraded before Gem
eraI Gounarud, a famous Frenchman
who has but one arm and one leg.
When at parade and we are at pre-
sent arms and the band plays the
Star Spangled Banner, Il makes 3
cold feeling creep up q soldiers
spine. You folks at home, never for
get to salute the colors or our ma
tional air. II will be q favor 70 Us.
Tomorrow we begin to divide for
our work. / 60 Tuesday to a certain
place not far from here and about
fourteen miles from the war. Must
close. Remember, the more mail
get from home the better Il Is for
HENRY E. HURD.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-02
SOLDIERS Led
ON Wild CHASE
Helena Now Seeing the
Mysterious "Airplane'
"Hovering Over City"

Helena, Mont, Nov. 2.--SeveFal hun
dred soldiers at Fort Harrison, near
this city, we're called from their bar
racks at an early hour this morning
and sent to search for an airplane
which was reported to have fallen
into the fields surrounding the fort
shortly a9tnr a. m. Up to daybreak
no trace of-the machine had been
found.
The conductor Of a freight train
reaching this city at 2:1B O'Clock re-
ported that he and his crew had seen,
in the bright moonlight, an airship
fall into the fields quarter of a mile
east of the fort. A moment later there
was an explosion and II was believed
the engine OF the airplane exploded.
For several weeks residents Of Hell
ena have been excited by the appear
ance OF q mysterious alrship over the
city. The craft always appeared about
Z D. M. and all efforts TO identify Ii
were futile.
Last night the machine was fred on
from within the city, and plans were
made TO procure some high power RI
fles to IRE on the craft Il its visits
continued
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-02
new WEAKNESS
IN CORN MARKET
Opening Is Lower and
Moderate Declines Fol
low During Session

Chicago, Nov. 2.-Fresh weakness
developed in the corn market today as
a result more or less of weather con-
ditions. Business lacked volume.
Opening prices, which ranged from
to y C lower, with December $1.17 and
May $1.12M to $l.13, were followed by
moderate further declines.
Oats showed heaviness. influenced
mainly by corn.
Provisions Jumped In consequence
of the big reduction in warehouse
stocks here. Attention was given also
to sharp advances i'm the value OF
hogs.
Increased receipts of new grain in
the southwest and renewed notice of
- fact that no exports of corn would
be permitted except under license
brought about additional downturns
later. The close was heavy, Ia TO
SMc net lower, with December $1.1bA
TO $115% and May $1.10h.
~ ..~s1n
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-02
PLOT TO ABDUCT
FORD'SGRANDSON
Federal Agents On Trail
OF "Sicilian Anar-
chists' Association
(Bv Associated Press.N

a
Detroit, Mich, Nov. 2.-It became
known today that federal agents in
Detroit are investigating an alleged
plot to abduct or Kill Henry Ford IL,
infant son of Edsel Ford and grand
son of the multi-millionaiFe .manufac-
turer. A letter demanding $4,000
from Edsel Ford, as the price for the
baby's safety, was turned over to
postoffice inspectors several days ago.
1t is understood that one man has
been detained and that several arrests
are impending.
. The letter was signed, "Sictlian An
archists' Association. It demanded
that the money be sent to Gus Adams
and said it would be called for at the
general delivery department. A youth
who called at the general delivery
window for a parcel for Gus Adams
was taken in custody, 1t is reported.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-02
LETTERS FROM THE
BOYS IN The SERVICE

CcOntiniied from Page Two1
Boat was manned by Chinese 50 we
were able to buy a cup Of tea and a
cake.
August III. Landed at French port
at 1880 a. IN. / was detailed az
guard Of money. Rations are hard
tack and corned beef. Regiments
marched and camped on edge of city
while details reload supplies on
train. Twenty carloads. My safe was
put on train at 1880 p. m. and ] was
given leave 70 take in the city for
an hour. Being broke all could do
was look. The Stove Pipe" has fall
ed to pay us as yet
August 49, Spent the day. after
sleeping on the floor Of the car, rid
ing through the most beautiful coun-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-02
BATTLE
Is EXPECTED
tcontinued from page ID

army was in movement toward the
newly established positions farther
west. During this prodigious move
ment of the main front and the rear
guard. which can only be sketched
In the broadest outlines. some Sec
tions sustained shocks OF exceptional
intensity. The commanding height
OF Monte Nero, which the Italians
had occupied after deeds OF great
valor, was defended against on
slaughts from three sides which
gradually grew to development.
Added to this was the suddenness
OF the surprise blow from the north,
which developed into a turning fire
before the southern armies and also
on their extreme flank, gradually ex-
tending to their rear. 1t was to
exericate the troops from this situa-
ton that the retirement began all
along the extended advanced position
occupied by the Italian army within
Austrian territory.
This line stretched roughly from
Plezzo (Flitsch) far in the north,
Moufalcone on the Adriatic. The
second army occupied most Of the
front above Gorilla. the third army
that below Gorilla.
Retirement Shielded.
The retirement was accompanied
by shielding operations OF the rear
guard which poured q deadly IRE into
the advancing columns and at the
same time destroyed powder depots.
arsenals and bridges with the double
purpose OF giving time for the with
drawai Of the Italian heavy guns and
OF preventing the capture Of military
stores.
born resistance on the Eainsizza
plateau and heaps OF enemy dead
mark the lines OF their advance.
Around GIobo ridge q rsaelseFi
brigade. outnumbered five TO one.
held back the enemy while the main
line had an opportunity TO get its
retreat "a motion
il one of the mountain passes s
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-02
DULUTH RECEIPTS AND SHIP
MENTg.

Duluth, Mimi, Nov. 2.-EleyatoT
receipts of domestic grain: Wheat
III, 900 bu., last year 14es 40Oi barley
1880 bu., last year 10000; rye 1850
bu., last year 1890 bu.; flax $500 bu.,
last year 165, 400.
Shipments Wheat $4,000 bu.. last
year 1900 bu.; barley 197,700 bu.' last
year 1880.
Elevator receipts OF bonded grain:
Wheat $500 bu.. last year 4,OOOi bar
ley 1900 bu., last year 1,400.
Shipments: Wheat 1900.
Duluth car inspections: Wheat. Nos.
1 and northern So; No. 3, z; other
spring g.; durum s; hard winter ];
mixed Is; total wheat 81, year ago 81
flax z, year ago 96; mixed grain /
oats 2; rye z; barley 8; total of all
grains III, year ago 30; on. track
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-02
NEW YORK PROVISIONS.

New York, Nov. 1.-Butter1 nrmeFi
receipts s, 725 tubs; creamery, higher
than extras A4A a Ash extras Ca
score) AN @441z; firsts 42h GA; sec
onds 40 al az. Eggs, Arm; receipts Dbl
cases. fresh gathered extras 4S@49;
extra firsts 45@47; frsts 41@44; sec
onds 5000; state Pennsylvania and
nearby western lIennery white flne to
fancy T2@T8; do brown sac so. Cheese
unsettled; receipts 1854 boxes: state
whole milk flats fresh specials 22m
22h; do average run 20A @21.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-11-02
PRISON TERMS
FOR SOCIALISTS

sioux Falls, S. D., Nov. 2.-Prison
sentences ranging from one year and
6ay TO two years were imposed on
fvanfy-six German Socialists, con-
Slotted here last week for conspiring
IA obstruct the selective draft, in fed
ersf court here today, and fines rang
aaainst them. August Friedrich, al
reed leader Of the conspiracy was
fred 81 1000 and sentenced to I'VE
veare in prison. Notions for q new
trial were denied. The men viii be
WORTH Kaas