davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10
HERE AND THERE.

The rail journey from Constantinople to
Bagdad requires fifty-four hours.
Russian railroads protect ties and tele-
graph poles against decay by soaking them
for several months before use in strong
brine.
What are believed to be the most durable
highways in the world have been made in
France Of concrete composed of iron shaw
ings, cement and sand.
To enable man to work in smoke or
gas for short time there has been invented
a combination mask and hat. the latter act
ing as a fresh-air reservoir.
To enable woman to examine her shoes
or the bottom of her skirt, there has been
invented a mirror to be set on the floor and
adjusted to any desired angle.
A stove that is rubbed with rag that
has been soaked in paraffn instead of with
ordinary backing becomes bright and
glossy. This shine will not rub off.
L. c. Johnson is Pomona valley agri-
culturst who has about 100000 cabbage
plants growing, and he expects to be
crowned the cabbage king of southern Cali
fornia.
The fox nearly always takes his nap dur
ing the day in the open fields, along the
sides of the ridges or under the mountain,
where he can look down upon the busy
farms beneath and hear their many sounds.
There is an opportunity at the present
time to introduce American medical and
scientific books into the market at Am
sterdam. Holland. Books written in Eng
lish are being extensively used by Dutch
university students.
According to invoices certified at the
American consulate general at Rio dc
Janiero, Brazil, the exports Of manganese
ore to the United States increased from
244,946 metric tons. valued at 2,S8o,1o7. for
1918 to 496,498 tons. valued at s7,92s.869,
for 1915
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10
Labor and the War.

Much Of the effectiveness of the United
States in its venture into war will depend on the
harmonious operation Of its varied industries, To
secure this, the National Council Of Defense is
working out plan to prevent labor disturbances
while the country is at war. This can be accom-
plished by means which are readily available, and
to which the council is confidently turning. Par.
ties at interest will be required to submit labor
disputes to proper boards, and there secure ad.
justment for any complaints or grievances that
otherwise might lead to strike, operations Of
plants involved to continue without interruption.
This will secure to the public the benefit of con-
tinuous service, and obviate any possible danger
at home from disturbances arising out Of labor
difficulties, The scheme has the support of com.
mon sense as well as of patriotism, and might
well be so arranged as to continue it after peace
has been restored to the world
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10
Nebraska Press Comment

Neigh Leader: If Colonel Bryan thinks his
peace plan will work he might try il on the war
ring wet and dry factions of his party in the Ne
braska legislature.
Seward Blade: The democratic senate has old
Judas backed clear off the boards in betraying
the people who elected them. You can never
trust democrat when it comes to carrying out
platform pledges.
Albion News: II now appears the people of
Nebraska were badly stung when they placed
confidence in the democrats to carry out their
wishes on the booze question. These democrats
said they were opposed to prohibition, but would
carry out the wishes Of the people expressed at
the polls. Their pledges were evidently made
merely to secure election.
Ord Quiz: Everyone of Bryan's paramount
issues has been curse to the nation, every one
was wrong at the time and so proved to be in
later years. But of all these efforts this one is
doomed to be the final and worst. Even the
thousands who always blndly follow him wher-
ever he leads will be too ashamed Of themselves
after this latest of his folies to follow him again,
Organism is committing suicide in its Peace at
any price" attitude.
Fort Calhoun Chronicle The United States
senate hasn't anything on the Nebraska state
senate, by Heki The former had its twelve "wi-
fur members, but our dignihed body has nineteen
of EN-. Isn't it extremely fortunate that we al
ways have few profound Statesmen" on hand
to tell the common herd that they don't know
what they wanta The Nebraska state senate as
now constituted is about as representative of its
constituency as was the deposed czar of Russia
of his subjects, and deserves long long vaca-
tion--which It will doubtless get.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10
"Plant an Acre"

Pointing out the supreme Importance in war
of an adequate food supply, President Marsden G..
Scott of the International Typographical union
says in a letter to the World:
Uncle Sam can enlist the men and he can
buy the ammunition and the guns. But Uncle
Sam cannot manufacture potatoes or beans or
onions, or turnips The home guard can.
Organize the home guard in Plant Acre
army"
The most important duty for this crop season
is that of the American farmer-fortunately with
certainty Of profit to spur his energetic put in
seed every possible acre OF spring wheat, to make
up for world scarcity and bad start in the win
ter-wheat states. But Mr.. Scott outlines form
of national defense peculiarly appropriate for city
and suburban jewellers who control land in small
areas
This home guard everyone not on sick bed
can join, regardless of age or sex, and with the
fine consciousness that they are defending their
flag and country no less in the fields and truck
gardens than in the trenches or munitions fac
tories Not one in a hundred OF the people of
the United States will have any fighting to do, but
for the ninety and nine who stay at home there
is the equal obligation OF doing their duty to the
nation as it presents ITSELF and one urgent aspect
of that duty is to help feed the country.
Not everybody can 60 into the trenches and
not everybody can plant an acre, but nearly
everybody can add his individual bit to the prod
ucts OF the sail, with the result of safeguarding
the nations food supply and possibly safeguard
ing Europe at the same time from the danger Of
famine.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10
Shortage of Farm Labor.

West Friendship, Md, April $40
the Editor of The Bee: Insomuch as
the federal and state authorities have
called upon the farmers to raise
bumper crops this year to save the
country from famine, and insomuch as
an overworked educational system has
driven so many from the farms, the
farmers Of Maryland are beginning to
petition their governor to have state
compulsory education law suspended
for boys over IL years of age for the
rest of the year that they may go to
work on the farms.
The state school board and the gov
ernor have already shown an incli-
nation to unite upon the agreement
and If they do so the farmers will re-
ceive the equivalent of thousands Of
men workers for the farms.
Insomuch as all the states are in the
same straits for farm labor. the Mary
land idea should be taken up by all
every county having a petition of its
own. Some Maryland farmers have
seen the compulsory education law,
just lately operative, so detrimental
to their calling that they are deter
mined to demand its repeal at the next
session of the legislature. Thus 1t is,
as 1 stated forty years ago, war or
revolution would ultimately show the
bitter fruits of compulsory education.
FRANCIS BUCK LIVESEY.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10
ACTIVITIES OF WOMEN.

Women are now driving the mail vans
IN London.
A national congress Of business women Is
to be held in Chicago next summer.
A vocational congress for college women is
to be held this month at the University Of
Montana.
1t Is no violation Of the law for women
to smoke in public. according to = recent
decision of New York magistrate.
The only woman in Boston who is licensed
to drive an auto truck 10 making use Of her
unique privilege to help recruiting.
The $4,000 confederate monument erected
on Shiloh BATTLEFIELD by the Daughters OF
the Confederscy 10 to be unveiled next
month.
The Massachusetts, Nurses club Is plan
ping the erection In Boston of club house
which will be the largest and best equipped
Of its kind in the country.
For the first time in the sixty years Of
It's existence, the New Orleans academy Of
science has elected woman president. She
Is Mrs. Elliot J. Northrup. wife of profess
sor Of Tulane university.
Oficials Of the Boston elevated railway
are anticipating emergency measures where
by women would be employed as conduc-
tors on cars in the event of the drafting OF
the men employees for military service.
Three young women, members of fam
iles Of United States marine corps officers.
have been working industriously every day
at the marine recruiting tent on historic
Boston Common for the purpose of stimuat-
ing enlistments in the corps.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10
A SONG OF THE DoUGHBoY

Have YOU ever felt the thrill
And the tremor and the chill,
That goes pusing and a-throbblng up
Mans spine,
When he hears the tramp of feet,
From the soldiers in the street,
And sees the khakicolored lads In line?
Hava YOU ever choked on dust,
Heavy laden as with rust
From the plains Of Arzon' or Mexico,
Or shifted the salty breeze.
From our cruiser guarded seas,
And watched the starry emblem from be-
low?
Havc YOU ever cleaned a gun.
Or chased Greasers on the run,
Or fought pack Of dirty 1gorettes,
Or seen your comrades fall.
Just before the bugle call,
And heard the last death-gurgles in their
Threats?
Have YOU ever had friend
Go with Courage to the end,
Or a grandsire who stood up for human
rights
Or son or help-mate true,
More than life and all to you,
And who did his bit and suffered in the
fight?
II you've e'er been near the army.
Then this saying won't alarm ye,
It's proverb from the gen'ral to the
ranks,
That one never loves the flag,
Tho he talk and tho he brag.
TIL he's fought for It, and rsked his
arms and shanks."
L'ENVOr
Well scrap for our pennon,
Our symbol of right
TIL the last would be conQueror's crushed
Well give our last blood,
And our strength and our might,
Tho our men from the land may be
brushed
For the lights to the strong,
And to men with the CUTS,
To hold up the name Of the nation;
Let no evil or wrong,
No Ifs, ands or butts
Keep our flag from eternal salvation!
Chicago. FREDERICK LESTER.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10
Storyette Of the Day.
WHAT WOMEN ARE DOING

Mrs. Mary F. Lampman has been town
clerk Of Pownal. Vt. for twenty-five years.
Girl students Of Simmons college have
voted to give up their social activities In
case of war and devote their time to work
for the government.
Miss Rose Young. q New York newspaper
woman. has been chosen to handle the mil
lion-dollar fund beaueathed to the suffrage
cause by the late Mrs. Frank Leslie.
"well wear last springs suits and give
our money to our country" has been adopted
rs the slogan Of the New York women's
society organizing for military service.
Mrs. @. G. Schroeder Is the first woman
member Of the Indiana Grand Army Of the
Republic, having recently been admitted to
the regular membership by Farragut post
Of Evansville.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10
This Day In History.

177S-The Ranger. in command of
Paul Jones, sailed from Brest on a
memorable cruise.
17SO-General Clinton began the
siege of Charleston. s. c.
1S06-General Horatio Gates, who
was accused of plotting to supplant
Washington as commander of the
Continental army, died in New York
City. Born in England in 1928.
1S14-Wellington defeated the
French at Toulouse, the last battle Of
the Peninsular war.
1817-General John c.. Robinson,
distinguished war veteran and COM
mander- in chief of the Grand Army Of
the Republic, born at Birmingham,
N. Y. Died there February IS, 1897.
1S62-Federal forces took Fort
Pulaski, Ga.
1S63-Federals under General Cor
don Granger engaged the confederates
under General Van Dorm at Franklin,
Tenn.
1S71-Notable celebration for Ger
man unity and the return Of peace in
New York.
1S92-Five hundred cowboys set out
to exterminate the cattle thieves Of
Wyoming and Montana.
1902-Body of Cecil Rhodes buried
among the Matoppo Hills.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10

who, at great risk, saved a little
child who was playing on the track
Just ahead of the engine.
The citizens of Omaha rendered a
banquet at the Willard hotel to c. X,
Coutant, the retiring postmaster. and
C. V. Gallagher, his successor. at
which the following guests were pres
ent: Mayor James E. Boyd, ]. H.
Willard. ]. C. Gown, F. w. Gray, E.
l.. Bertrand, W. F. Gurley, Lewis S.
Reed, John Grant, W. F. Bechel,
Thomas H. Daley, Thomas Swobe, G..
e. Pritchett, J. c. Calhoun, e. M.
Bartlett, Elmer r. Frank, C. S. Mont
gomery, F. R. Morrissey, M. Lee and
H. H. Moynihan.
Workmen are busy moving away the
old frame buildings on the southwest
corner Of Thirteenth and Jackson, in
which Louis Heimrod's saloon and
feed store have been situated. Mrs.
f. LANCE intends to erect three
story brick store on this site.
The departure of the National Opera
company was delayed for half a day
and the ballet girls ESQ the boys say
spent the time dancing with Station
Agent Haney and Officer Duff Green
when business was quiet at the depot.
Ed Gerke filed complaint in police
court stating that some Of his neigh
bors were afflicted with the habit of
playing ball in his strawberry patch
on Burt street.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10
Eternal Vigilance the Price of Safety.

The chief apprehension of wartime disturb
ances in this country-entertained by government
officials at Westinghouse OF damage to bridges,
transportation lines, arsenas, munition factories,
ETC., by concerted or individual assaults by Ger
man agents or sympathizers. We have had some
of this heretofore in different parts Of the coun-
try and similar outbreaks have been experienced
in other countres--in Canada and South Africa,
for examples the means employed by the Ger
man war lords to hit back For this reason, and
properly so, every precaution is being taken to
protect these important and vital instruments OF
the nation at war and to forestall possible lawless
attempts OF this character.
If being forewarned is to be forearmed, then
no great destruction can be wrought along these
lines and the German strategists may conclude
that nothing is to be gained through such guer-
rilla warfare. In our own judgment the rebound
of anything that might look like systematic and
organized effort to blow up our bridges or de-
stroy our factories or wreck our public buildings
would be instant and far-reaching. Nothing would
so instantaneously excite the resentment Of the
great body OF Our people, or unity them more SOL
idly, than an internal warfare waged through un-
official agencies, and German military leaders
ought to know enough to know this. We would
not believe they could be so foolish except for
some equally foolish things they have heretofore
DONE
Neither the foolshness nor the futty Of it,
however, must be allowed to support a,sense Of
false security on our part. Eternal vigilance is
the price of liberty and also of safety
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10
DEAR MR. MSlbSN,
7 AANE LEY M WIFE AeIeR
TAlRN YEARS OF MARRAEn NSE-
DN 7 70 R\GM?
! --MR. BAlSERYooAG
w
rs A PERSONA AFFAIR, Buy
kFrR THIRTY WEARS, I Trims
SIZE WAS N%IlNlEo 70
| Two WEEKS NOTICE

They say that Miss Snapper is going to
marry an army officer"
WELL l should think that man who
makes a business Of war might be able to
get along with her,"-Chicago Post.
She-John, your friend, Smith, has a
very queer way Of expressing himself.
He-How do you mean?
She-He said the young man you were
talking about had great staying powers
that he was going some.-Baltimore Ameri-
can.
1.-THE Glithers baby threw a bundle of
stock into the fire yesterday morning"
What loss! 1t was destroyed, OF
course?"
mo, Glithers bought the stock from r
promoter. 1t was too full of water to burn
Birmingham Age Herald
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10
&zAee5Ym
-&ASr9c5%
demonstrates Against Rumor Ped
ding

Lincoln, April ITO the Editor Of
The Bee: How much worse is it to be
mildly disloyal through love for ones
native land than 1t is to peddle false
stories impeaching the loyalty of
American citizens who happen to have
been born abroad? For several days
have encountered distressing rumors
Of the arrest and Imprisonment Of
prominent men Of Teutonic origin, and
l have found. upon investigation, that
without exception each of these
rumors was a lie. Is there not some
punishment somewhere prescribed for
this apparently vicious sort of libel
and SANDER? 1t seems to me mop
perfume that the loose-tongued mis-
chief makers should at this critical
period be allowed to run at large.
believe that fragrant disloyalty will be
and should be promptly punished by
law. | feel confident that among the
sturdiest in upholding the government
will be many representatives of the
people who are thus being slandered.
JOHN G. MAHER.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10

Active recruiting and enthusiasm among col
lege students features in a striking way the first
week of war. The fever for service is nation
wide. Even in the University Of Wisconsin, de-
spite Senator La Toilette, 1000 able-bodied
young men are taking military training under
federal officers. There, as elsewhere, vast num-
Der Of trained men will be ready for efficient
service at the coming training camps.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10
CHEEKY CHAFF.

whats the trouble between young Mrs,
Flubdub and her husband"
Her husband tried to keep something
from her"
'"Oh, men will have their little secrets,
They are not serious"
This was serious He tried to keep s.
from his last weeks pay."-Louisville
Courier-J ournal.
Here. ladies and gentlemen" said the
guide lis the place where Lots wife looked
back and was turned into a pillar OF salt
IT don't see any signs OF her" observed
one OF the tourists, looking around.
The gentleman will remember" re-
sponded the guide, that we have had a
number Of rain storms since then '-Boston
Transcript.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10

Cleanup week in Omaha promises to be a
marvel of municipal efficiency. The laundrymen
having deferred their state convention to next
week insures the pcrpcxed city dads the coop
Grafton of experts and thoroushgong job radi-
ating goodness in front and rear.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10
The Day We Celebrate.

Max Sommer was born April 10,
1884. He, together with his brothers,
Isador and Samuel. dispense groceries
and meats at Twenty eighth and Far
nam.
Edward T. Heyden has reached the
ripe age of As years today. He claims
Wolcott, Ia, as his birthplace and is
a member of the hustling real estate
firm of Hastings & Heyden.
Frank J. Haskell was born right
here in Omaha forty-three years ago
and is right here yet, being vice presi-
dent and treasurer Of the Love-Haskell
company as well as an eligible
bachelor.
Henry P. Fletcher. United States
ambassador to Mexico, born at Green
Castle, Pa, forty-four years ago to-
day.
George Arliss, one of the celebrated
English actors now appearing in
America, born in London, forty-nine
years ago today.
Robert Hunter, noted sociologist
and one time socialist candidate for
governor Of Connecticut born at
Terre Haute, Ind, forty-three years
ago today.
DR.. Lansing Burrows. one of the
noted leaders Of the southern Baptist
denomination, born in Philadelphia,
seventy-four years ago today.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10

II is not possible always to pick ones COM
pany, any more than to pick ones neighbors, but
since Russia has discarded the Romanoff dynasty
we can be quite satisfied with our company in
this war. y
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10

Never before has world food conditions guar
anteed farmers record prices for crops and stock
they can raise this year. The situation presses
for intensive cultivation not alone for ample pc
cuniary reward but also on the score of humanity.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10

Phantom raiders prepare the coasters for phan-
tom fleets such as sailed the deeps in Spanish
war days. Now, as then, scare gives agreeable
assurances of watchfulness at the 'front.' -.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10

The talk Of billions for defense strikes the
high notes OF war at the start.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10

In mobzing our resources and putting all our
national activities on an efficiency basis the post
Office and the mail service should not be over
looked
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10

Belated moves for political reforms in Ger
many indicate that Potsdam, heard something
drop at Washington and Petrograd.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10

The republic of Panama throws its war bonnet
into the ring and joins In the world battle for
democracy. Well may autocrats tremble. The
worst is coming!
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10

A declaration Of war on porch climbers hold
ups and auto thieves would arouse community
loyalty to the highest pitch.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10
[1ODAY]
Proverb for the Day.
A setting hen never grows fat.
One Year Ago Today in the War.

One Year Ago Today in the War.
Italians seized Austrian trenches in
the Trentino.
British took by storm trenches be-
tween Ypres and Lille.
German general offensive began on
thirteen-m mile front at Verdun.
Germany denied to American gov
eminent that steamer Sussex had been
sunk by German submarine.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10

No matter what Villa tries to pull off, he can
never again command the front page space that
used to be atshis disposal.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10

At this stage Of the game it looks as though
Herr Zimmerman took too large mouthful Of
Mexican chill.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10

The United States has not only the determine
tion but also the money and the men.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10

No need longer for Americans to cross ovel
into Canada to enlist in order to have part ir
the great world war for democracy.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10

Anybody now want to dispute the need OF
forthcations for the military defense Of Our Pam
anna canai
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10

Assurances Of the defensive condition OF Coney
Island relieves the tension Of national anxiety.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10

There are many ways to serve the country ant
way for which each is best adapted.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10

Nebraska is not the only state that can pu
on white mantle OF April snow.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10

Fair and warmer" is announced officially. The
seasons move and the weather man joys along
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10

Motto for Uncle Sam: when in doubt, take
no chances"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

The brick house on Farnam street,
opposite the Willard property, which
has been occupied as residence by
DR.. Womersley, is being torn down
and removed. W. F. Sweesey, who
owns the property, is preparing to
commence at once upon the erection
of business building.
Roadmaster J. P. Taylor Of the
B. and NJ. reports the bravery Of an
Omaha switchman named T. NJ. Egan,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10

A trihe early, perhaps, but, just the same, keep
the fly swatter where you can reach it/handiy.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10
Timely Jottings and Reminders.

Puget Sound shipbuilders confer at
Seattle today on the subject of build
ing merchant ships for the government
service.
Notable ceremonies are to be held
today in st. Johns Cathedral, Mil
waukee, in celebration of the episcopal
silver jubilee of Archbishop Messmer.
The Association of Collegiate
Alumnae Is to meet In annual session
at Washington today with representa-
tives Of all the prominent women s
colleges In attendance.
The supreme council of the Pi
Kappa Alpha, one of the most promi-
nent Of American college fraternities,
begins Its annual meeting today at
Jacksonville, Fla.
Storyette Of the Day.
"A great deal of what we call pleas
ure is largely imaginary" said the
ready-made philosopher.
II suppose So" replied the man who
was working on his automobile.
"Now. wouldn't you like to be able
to take long ride without having to
worry about speed limits or spark
plugs or tires, or anything at all?"
II should say sol"
well, here's a street car ticket
Washington Star.