davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17
President Wilson's Message to the People.

How closely the war will touch on all activi-
ties Of life in America is simply set forth in the
presidents appeal to the people for hearty and
cheerful cooperation with the government in its
great undertaking. Mr.. Wilson gives wise and
sober counsel to each individual and his words
should be needed. The address does not partake
OF the hortatory quality Of of the presidents
earlier public utterances but is limpid state
ment OF situation that must soon be realized
by all. Its careful reading should stir the latent
patriotism of the country, more deeply, il any
thing, than fervent oratory, because it is sue
cinct summing up OF what was meant when he
declared to the world two weeks ago that Ameri-
cans would not choose submission as the alterna-
tive to war.
1t is not to be expected that some will not
take advantage of the opportunities afforded to
extract profit from the war, but this message hints
at stern determination on part of the president
to check any exhibition OF individual or group ra-
pacty to the end that the war shall not be turned
to source Of private gain. On the other hand,
all are adured with impressive earncstness to con-
tribute by special effort and sacrifice to make the
general burden as light as possible and the issue
as sure as the cause is just. Americans will thus
be awakened to keen sense of what they have at
stake and the president will find the response as
hearty as his counsel is timely and good.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17
Economy in Shopping,

Whether the country is at war or in peace
people must live, and to live they must buy the
necessaries and comforts of life.
The only way to economic in buying is to
purchase the best goods at the lowest market
prices, and the only way to take advantage Of spe
cial price offers is to watch the announcements
day by day OF merchants who advertise in the
newspapers.
At no time more than the present will careful
reading of the advertising columns of the family
newspaper pay better dividends. Not to take ad-
vantage Of low-priced offerings of what you need
is the same in result, as reckless extravaganza or
wful waste.
Another thing for those to remember who
want to economic in shopping is that the live
up-to-date merchant, who must have volume Of
business to justify selling on small margins, is the
merchant who makes use of newspaper advertis.
ing to command the attention Of large numbers
Of patrons.
Only by scanning the advertising columns as
carefully as the news columns will our readers
get full returns from their newspaper.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17
-
The Battle of Arras.

The great engagement which is for the pres
ent described as the Battle Of Arras has not yet
progressed far enough to give definite idea Of
its full effect. 1t has made certain that the Allies
plan for their spring campaign was not seriously
disconnected by the Strategic retirement" Of the
German forces from the western front. The vigor
and persistence of the attack compares with the
great drives of Won Hndenburg and Won Fall
kenhayn against the Russians in 1915 The task
is much greater, however for the German army is
far better equipped for maintaining rear guard
defense than was the Russian. As military ma
neuver it will serve for students as fine ex-
ample OF major tactics. So far as it has pro-
crossed the success OF the drive is quite as MUCH
seemingly, as the experts hoped for. The prob
hem Of the attacking army becomes more difficult
as the German line shortens, permitting the con-
sodation Of defense and the easier preservation
Of communications. The outcome of this great
battle will surely do much to determine both the
course and the duration Of the war.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17
People and Events

The joke is on potato king in Maine. Last
fall he wanted hivver so badly that he bar
gained to give 400 barrels of potatoes at $1l5 a
barrel for Ford, delivered Immediately. agreeing
at the same time to hold the potatoes for the
trader until March, The trader sold the potatoes
for 50 barrel, or $500, which puts the car we'll
into the limousine class.
Several emphatic warnings heavily under
scored have gone out to food retailers in New
York City that any attempt at gouging under the
cloak of war will bring down the weight of civil
law, possibly martial law II both fail there re-
mains the Roman law, guaranteed to loosen the
tightest grip. New York authorities expect a
move from Washington to check spectators in
cereals at Chicago, Minneapolis Omaha and Kan
sas City.
Like voice from the dusty past comes the
Greensboro (N c. Daily Record carrying at
the masthead the name of AL Fairbrother as
one OF the propretors. The elders of newspaper
dom OF Nebraska recall Fairbrother the husky
and trenchant pencil pusher who affected the
long hair of professional scouts on the news
trails OF Omaha and Lincoln thirty odd years ago.
He has been southern newspaper vocalist for a
quarter OF century and turns out big, breezy
paper for town of 10000 people.
Talk about finding money! The biggest find
i'll recent times is reported by the executors of
the estate of Albert F. Whittemore, a recluse
of West Roxbury, Mass, who lived alone for a
quarter of century. Currency was found hang
ing on nails in his home, stuffed in wall cracks,
in the pockets of clothes and bundles of bills and
securities in the bottom OF trunk. All last &C
counts say the cleanup totaled $llS000, and the
searchers are looking for more. Whittemore was
veteran of the civil war; real estae agent and
| bachelor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17
Puzzles the Willing.

Shelton, Neb., April Ito the
Editor of The Bee: l was very much
interested in your editorial in The Bee
of April 10. Confusion Not Lack of
Patriotism" I had thought perhaps
it was only in the smaller towns that
recruiting officers were unable or I'M
willing to give definite information.
AS a specific instance, there are here
six young men, all high school stu
dents, nearly all this years seniors,
who have been anxious to enlist, but
about the only answer they receive
is book printed in 1918, in time of
peace. Are we to understand that
enlistment in time of war will be I'M
der the same conditions as then?
These boys have all grown up to-
gether and are anxious to enlist in the
same line and stay together. One Of
ficer tells them this will be done, an
other says not. One tells them they
will be sent to a training school for
the coast artillery if they wish; an
other says immediate service. Now
please tell us what are they to do.
Can We not have a better under
standing of things. There is no lack
of patriotism, but there is much con-
fusion.
This is not intended as a criticism
in any way nor to discourage enlist
ment, but just a plea for little light
and clearer idea.
AN INTERESTED MOTHER.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17
Heals Skin Diseases

1t is unnecessary for you to suffer
with eczema, blotches, ringworm, rashes
and similar skin troubles. A little zemo,
obtained at any drug store for Csc, or
$l!OO for extra large bottle, and promptly
applied will usually give instant relief
from itching torture. 1t cleanses and
soothes the skin and heals quickly and
effectively most skin diseases.
Zemo is a wonderful, penetrating, dis
appearing liquid and is soothing to the
most delicate skin. 1t is not greasy, is
easily applied and costs little. Get it
today and save all further distress.
The e. W. Rose Co., Cleveland, o.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17
@zAee},;;1
-&1wAa5H
Why Not Universal Training?

North Platte, Neb., April Ito the
Editor of The Bee: A great deal Of
the opposition to universal training
is due to a misconception of its mean
ing and effect.
We believe that an intelligent dis
cussion of the proposition would dis
sipate the greater part Of the oppo-
sition.
AS we understand the general staff
plan: The regular army will be main
tanned on the same basis it is now,
depending upon volunteer enlstments
to keep up its strength. 1t being main
tanned in sufficient force to garrison
defensive works and to do such po-
lice work as falls to the lot of an
army.
The object of universal training is
to provide a trained reserve that will
be subject to service only in case of
an emergency.
Under this plan every young man,
when arriving at the age Of 10, will
be required to report for one years
training. This will be part of the
young mans education and will sup
plement the compulsory common
school, He becomes a student in a
school maintained by the government,
provided at the expense of the gov
tI ilIllCll WIN HlltilCi, IlCulCcl
attention and competent instructors.
At the end of the years instruction the
young man graduates and is returned
to civil life, better man physically,
mentally and morally. 1t is expected
that under this plan at least 100000
men would report each year, take the
years instruction and graduate into
the reserve. where they would be sub
ject to call in an emergency.
This reserve would always be avail
able on short notice and the fact that
we had these trained men that could
be modified on short notice would be
an insurance against attack.
Then aside from the military bene-
fits we believe that years training of
this character would improve the mo-
rale of the nation, make better citi-
zens, make men who would be more
efficient in any walk of life that they
might be called to.
THOMAS C. PATTERSON.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17
This Day in History.

1770-Mahlon Dickerson, governor
of New Jersey and secretary of the
navy under jackson and Van Buren,,
born at Hanover. N. ]. Died in Nor
ris county, New Jersey, in 1853.
1777-Captain John Barry captured
the British vessel Edward, the first
American prize of the revolution.
1790-Benjamin Franklin died in
Philadelphia. Born in Boston January
II, 1906.
1S0S-France, by the Bayonne de-
cree, directed the seizure of all Amer
lean vessels in French ports
1S17-Seven Luddites-malconten
who went about destroying labor-sav-
ing machinery-hanged at Leicester,
England.
1S59-French troops entered Pied
mont in war against the Austrians.
1S65-West Point, Miss, captured
by the federals.
1S67-The North German confed-
GRAFTON adopted federal constitution
1916-Captain Fritz Won Papen and
others indicted for conspiracy to de-
stroy the Welland canal. sas,-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17

500 bushels of apples, which he is rap
idly distributing.
Mr.. Croft will hereafter be known
as Judge Croft. because he has Just
taken his oath of Office before W. G.
Schockey. notary public.
Frank L. Buck and Ida R. Sexauer
were licensed. to wed by Judge Nc
Culloch.
Thirty teamsters employed by Con-
tractor Ellis in building the power
house for the Omaha Cable railway at
Twentieth and Harvey made demand
for an increase of so cents per day
and the demand being refused the en-
tire number quit work.
Colonel Will Visscher has arrived
and will make this city once more his
home. engaging in the newspaper bust
ness.
George Marshall, a lumberman liv-
ing on west Farnam, was thrown out
of his buggy at South Omaha and
severely injured.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17
Bad Humor or Poor Taste?

At the moment of his government being
granted full recognition by President Wilson
Venustiano Carranza maladroitly defends his own
course by an indirect attack on the United States.
His message to the Mexican congress is decidedly
-natured, so far as its reference to this country
is concerned This attitude is much to be re-
GREETED, for Americans have most sincerely hoped
that the first chief" might restore tranquil life
and orderly activity to the country over which
he is now set as the constitutionay elected ex-
ecutive.
Carranza's reference to Henry Lane Wilson
shows lack Of information, If not genuine malice;
the Mexican president should know that American
consuls are nowhere responsible to American am
bassadors or ministers, but are directly under the
State department. Mr. Wilson might have made
suggestion to Consul Sman, asking him to
ascertain the disposition Of Carranza, then gov
ernor of the state Of Coahula, as to the Huerta
succession to Madero, but it is certain that Mr..
Wilson did not give any consul instructions as
to how to deal with any of the Mexican leaders
The United States did not at any time recog-
nice Huerta nor hold any official relations with
him. Henry Lane Wilson left Mexico City very
soon after President Wilson was inaugurated and
American affairs there were left in charge of
Nelson O'Shaughnessey. Visits of John Lind
William Bayard Hale and other emssaries from
Washington to intrigue against Huerta and f.
nally in favor of Carranza followed too closely to
justify the insinuation that turks in Carranza's
recital.
The Mexican presidents statement may pass
current with his own folks, but it is open to chal-
enge, and is only now reverted to as proof of his
poorly concealed antagohism to the United States,
sentiment he will have to give over if he is to
make Roadway as chief executive of country
sadly in need Of our help in its reconstruction.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17

kept me awake nights and l got dis
Outraged and worn out.
"When l read of Cuticura Soap and
Ointment l sent for sample. I pur-
chased more, and in six weeks she was
healed" (Signed) Mrs. Robert Cops,
100 w. Central Ave, St. Pail, MINI,
August %, 1916.
While Cuticura works wonders in
most cases Of skin troubles its properties
are so mild and so deicately combined
that it is also ideal for everyday use in
the toilet, bath and nursery.
For Free Sample Each by Return
Mail address postcard: "Cu:icura,
Dept. H, Boston" Sold everywhere.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17

Just month ago Berlin served notice on
watching world that the German retirement on
the Somme was "a great strategic undertaking
which promises to revolutionize warfare on the
entire western front and constitute one of the
most decisive moves of the war" In the light of
events the Berlin statement stands forth as a
notable prophecy of allied progress.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17
Veteran Who Is Willing.

York, Neb., April 12.-To the Edi-
tor of The Bee: l am veteran of
the civil war and would like to raise
a company of our boys for border duty.
I am II years old. stout and hearty.
Have given four and a half years to
protecting Old Glory and can give
more of my young life.
M. L. Cowgirl,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17

Chemical science comes to the front with sun
flower oil equaling in value the product Of the
hog and the olive. Hail the joyful news, At last
the floral queen Of the roadside, weary of david
ling for a place in the sun, yields its benehcent
secret and joins the forces Of practical humanity
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17

That Union Pacific bridge across the Missouri
is both lucky and unlucky. Two spans were once
blown into the river by tornado, just as two
spans have now been dropped in by the water TAX
ing out the supports-but in neither case were
any lives lost nor anyone injured.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17

The president defines service to mean 10y
atty in action, along the different lines of econ
omy, conservation, increased production and rea-
sonable sacrifices for national success. The more
heart put into the response proportionately
greater is the pleasure Of the duty
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17

The fire record for March sounds cheerful
note for insurance people Rising temperature
outside eased the pressure for artificial heat and
reduced losses to less than half of January's
total, and cut February's record by $l20OO,o0o
The aggregate losses this year slightly exceed
the three months record OF 1916 and stands $685.
100000 above that Of 1915. A sharp revision
downward would be distinct Improvement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17

The short ballot movement makes progress
Nebraska voters hereafter will not be burdened
with choice between meaningless names of
presidential electors. Before long the ballot will
be short enough to take off the party circle.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17

A unanimous vote for the S7000,000O0o war
bill by the popular branch Of congress serves no.
tice on whom IT may concern that Uncle Sam
means business from the start. When the hour
comes for shooting silver bullets we'll be there
with the goods
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17

worse, and ! wasAtoId it
was eczema. The pimpies
became red and finally
spread over her face and
became a hard crust like
a scale. 1t was very irri-
tating and itched a good
deal, and she was disfig-
4 .. CI
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17

The repeal of compulsory foreign language in
structon in the schools is said to have failed for
fear OF offending the feelings of German Ameri-
cans. What about the feelings of Americans of
other ancestry md of the taxpayers who foot the
bills? Z
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17

II the bone-dry conferees had only first SAM
pied the goods about which they disagree the
flow Of conversation would take on melower
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17

The Frankfurter Zeitung let's the cat out Of
the bag for the home folks when it says that
constant pan German saber rafting has been to
a large extent the cause Of world hostility to Ger
many" Persistent bullying works its own down.
fall .f
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17

II the pleasantly is permissible the capture OF
Lens should make it easier to see through to the
end of the war!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17

1t is question whether Governor Neville's
threat of an extra session OF the legislature is
more horrfying to the lawmakers or to their con-
stituents.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17

Stirring news from the west front emphasize
the growing difficulty of holding back the Gag
OF Sycamore Hill.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago Today.

The annual meeting of the Omaha
Rowing association was held at Hud-
sons hat store in the Willard hotel.
Mr. Clarkson presided and w. Wake
ley acted as secretary. The following
officers were elected; President, Jo-
seph r. GARRISON; vice president, II.
B. Hudson; treasurer, w. C. Wakeley;
secretary, o. H. Gordon; directors,
Charles Deuel., p II. Allen and George
w. Tillson. Guy r. Doane was
elected captain of the club, W. R. Nor
rls first lieutenant and H. B. milford
second lieutenant.
J. L. Ratekin has returned from
trip through Missouri He brings back
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17
WORN OUT MOTHER
TELLS OF BABY'S
PIMPLY ECZEMA
Became Hard Crust Like Scale.
Very Irritating and Itched. Kept
Awake. Cuticura Healed.

when my baby girl first became ill
] noticed a tiny pimple on one Of her
cheeks. | paid no attention till il became
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17

The surprising speed OF the allied force, on
the west front may be due to desire to hurry
the glad hand TO the socialists waving olive
branches at Berlin.@ A Am 3
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17
.[TODAY]
Proverb for the Day.
A drowning man catches at straws.
One Year Ago Today in the War.

One Year Ago Ioday III tDe war.
French aeroplanes carried out eX-
tensive bombardments behind German
lines.
Austrian assaults repealed by the
Italians at Monte Colo and by the
Russians in Galicia.
Germans attacked north of Nerdun
with an entire army corps and cap
tured a salient at Chauffeur wood.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17

1t looks as il the weather man were at last
enlisting for spring drive on the backyard gar
den plot.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17

Once more the august state senate is de-
minded that its presiding officer does his own
thinking.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17

Brother" Carranza just now feels mighty in.
dependent, but he will talk in different tone a
little later
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17

Up and at EN-, patriots! Fall in the line OF
march or dig in the potato trenches.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17

It is up to the embattled American farmer to
save the country and some Of the old world.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17

The essentials Of successful war are men,
money, munitions food, and Uncle Sam has EN-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17

Waste not! Willful waste is only roundabout
way Of giving aid and comfort to the enemy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17

Suggestions for increased federal taxation re-
mind US that after digging in we'll dig up
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17
SMILING LINES.

Women can endure pain more heroically
than men. l know by experience"
Are you a doctor?"
mo; shoe salesman."-Puck.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17
HARRiS-EMERY co.
Des Moiaes

has the following respon-
sible positions open and
invites applications from
fully competent men and
women who are looking
for advancement.
Experienced Floor Man
ager of undoubted ability,
capable of assuming full
management Of floor and
salespeople.
Head of stock and assist
ant to buyer in Drug Sum
dries and Toilet Goods De-
partment.
Head of stock and assist
ant to buyer in Ribbon
Section.
Experienced Lace and
Trimming Saleswomen.
Experienced VIC m ms
Neckwear and Handker-
chief Saleswomen.
Address comm u n j a.
tons to Superintendent,
Harris-Emery Co., Des
Moines, Ia.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17

at costs lot more to live than 1t used
to-
We'll, good heavens. man! Just think of
the big, rip roarin' show you're getting for
your money.'-Boston Transcript.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-17
Timely Jottings and Reminders.

Timely lettings and Reminders.
By order of Baron Davenport, the
British food controller, the people of
London today will experience their
first meatless day.
One of the first incidents of the re-
assembling of the British Parliament
today will be an official welcome to
the United States on its entry into
the war.
The saloon issue will go to another
stiff test in Illinois today, when be-
tween thirty and forty cities and towns
will take vote on the liquor license
question.
Musicians and music lovers from all
parts Of the country are expected at
Birmingham, Ala, today for the OPEN
ing of the biennial convention and
festival of the National Federation of
Musical Clubs.
The value of improved highways in
war will be leading topic of discus
sion at the fifth annual convention Of
the United States Good Roads asso-
citation, which begins its sessions today
at Birmingham. Ala.
Houston, Tex, today will become
the Mecca for hundreds of representa-
tives of the hardware trade. the occa-
sion of the gathering being a joint
convention of the American Hard
ware Manufacturers association and
the Southern Hardware Jobbers asso-
citation.