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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24
The Plant of Victory

1t has been said that the bellgerent nations
look upon the potato as the plant of victory.
Whether or not its food value entities it to such
a cognomen, it is certain that great consideration
is being given it, In Germany, where every
activity OF the government has been with refer
ence to future war, there has been much atten-
ton paid to the cultivation of the potato and to
increasing the acreage and yield 1t furnishes
food for the people food for their live stock,
alcohol and starch for industrial uses.
England now has potatoess tables, and can
not hope for relief until the new crop comes on
the market This however, is due to failure in
the home crop and shortage the world over. 1t
seems strange that England does not have as
large an average as ireland, and the area planted
to potatoes in the whole United Kingdom does
not equal that of Germany. The government at
last seems to attach as much importance to the
vegetable as Germany, which, as said by an
Englishman, has for years worked for war
through potatoes" and the last crop was a
failure. Britain will now establish price above
the usual market rate, and guarantee it to grow
ers in the coming season. By making it profitable
it is expected that hitherto unproductve land will
be utilized, and the potato will help to win the
war. Egypt also is asked to do its bit; Italian
seed has been distributed to- Egyptian farmers
with pledge to sell certain amount to Britain
at profitable price.
We, too, have our potato troubles while facing
war. Our crop was only two-thirds success.
The exorbitant prices recently demanded in the
large cities of the east were not caused so much
by the shortage as by interference with transport
taton, which gave private greed an opportunity to
shear the public. But the supply is short, and
Canada cannot relieve the situation materially be-
cause of its poor crop OF but 100000 bushels,
compared with the record crop of S5,500,000
bushels in 1914. h..
Unlike the belligerent nations of central and
western Europe, however, the United States has
substitute in its corn crop. This cereal has a
greater food value than the potato. But, with the
exception of the old south, where it is staple,
the people OF the United States have not learned
to cat corn, and continue to pay high prices for
potatoes Indications are that the early southern
crop will not be as abundant as usual. Therefore,
instead of paying high prices until the local crop
| comes to market, people might find living costs
less oppressive If they tried to utilize some OF the
hitherto neglected foodstuffs like corn, and help
! 10 win another war.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24
Nebraska Democrats and the Mails.

1t was too much to ask. perhaps, of the demo-
Gratis in the the Nebraska legislature that they
do something for the state that requires criticism
Of the national administration The honorable
senator's Of the same political. party as the post
master general are seemingly welded to the no.
ton that the liking can do no wrong" At any
rate, they decline to go publicly on record as
requesting in the name OF their constituents that
the mail service be, restored to something that
approaches efficiency 1t is not urged that Mr..
Burleson indulge in any extravaganza, or that he
cling to methods that are outworn or unservcea-
bic. II is only asked that in his enthusiasm for
economy-and eficiency-hc does not overlook
the fact that Gripping the service and thus ham
pering the business OF people who depend on the
postofice as means for speedy and reliable
communication is not the better way to accom-
plish savings or usefulness. Conditions in this
part Of the country and west of here are bad, and
are getting worse. 1t is not an exhibition OF
fault-fndng to insist that mails be moved with
more Of expedition and certainty Of dispatch than
now prevails. Partisanship can 60 too far, and
this submission to the dictates Of the postmaster
general, just because he happens to be demo-
crat, is about the limit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24

was so long foretold Daniel, the
prophet, also adds unmistakable signs
of happy import to the world concern
ing the resurrection and places it at
a time "of trouble such as never was
since there was nation even to that
same time" Glorious deliyerance! Let
not anyone who reads these lines stop
until he has taken his Bible and read
the twelfth chapter of Daniel.
Why, the Jews. who are today a
nation without any country, are about
to see the great waters Of the Jordan
as they stand upon either side while
they are about to pass through be-
tween the waters of trouble into their
promised land once more.
Glorious deliverance!
Jew and Gentle will soon have to
revise their creeds about the Messiah
and the second coming of Christ, and
also their views on the first resurrec-
ton.
Now disappear tyranny superstition.
Ignorance! Come light of truth and
food the world with glory!
THE MAN IN RED APPAREL
Pastor of the Little White Church.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24
Tractors in Use on Farms,

Some notion Of the change that has taken
place in modern farm practice with the coming
of the gas-driven motor may be gained from a
statement made by the Department Of Agricul-
tire. The department finds that 34,72l tractors
are in use on the farms Of the United States.
Illinois leads the procession, with Kansas and
Texas following in order. This is far from the
final displacement of animal power in farming
operations but it is significant Of the readiness of
farmers to adopt newer and more convenient
ways of doing their work. The tractor has proven
its adaptabty to the requirements Of farming
when carried forward on an extensive scale, and
its reliability as source of profit Is well main
tanned. Its use is so far restricted, in some sense,
to the big farms, but the little farmer will learn
to use it in time and the machine will take the
place Of the animal as source of power in agri-
culture. asia
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24
Wooden Ships Coming Backe

Is man again to turn to first principles in the
matter of navigations From the east comes word
Of the projected revival OF wooden ship building
to meet an emergency created by the war, and
the proposal is seriously discussed. Since the
time the troglodyte straddled log and ferried
himself across an antediluvan stream wood has
been ready recourse for man when he wanted
something on which to float his goods or gear,
Half century ago ship builders turned to iron,
which in its turn gave way to steel, aud the
boilermaker succeeded the carpenter as the prin-
cipal artisan in the shipyard. A crisis in mari
time affairs has brought problem that must be
solved, and possible return to the original type
impends. Wooden ships are built more speedily
than steel and cost less. They may not be equal
in speed, but in some ways have advantages that
will be appreciated by owners in these days of
U-boat activity. Life in abandoned wooden ship
yards will not be an unwelcome spectacle.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24
ReeoRnition to Russian Republic.

In giving prompt recognition to the new gov
eminent of Russia President Wilson has done 4
gracious act 1t is far too early to predict as to
the permanency OF the Russian republic but all
earnest Americans are hoping that it will weather
the storms it must meet. and that it will come
through its dangers strong and vigorous. No
people in all the world is more deeply concerned
in the supplanting OF despotsm by freedom than
are Americans, and none will more cheerfully
encourage another people in efforts to obtain
that measure of liberty we enjoy. An ancient
bond OF friendship exists between the United
States and Russia that will be strengthened if
affected at ALL by the turn of affairs in the late
empire. Problems that must be met and solved
by the leaders OF the Russian people are well
understood on this side, and the progress OF the
new government will be closely followed. Even
IL it does not Immediately approach the ideals Of
democracy as closely as we have done, the fact
that it exists is proof Of the high aspirations Of
the Russian people, on whose fidelity to those
ideals the life of the republic depends. They
will have the benefit of our experience, and may
thus avoid some Of the mistakes we have made,
and will always have our sincere and helpful
friendship.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24
Voluntary Press Censorship

That the press OF the country will cooperate
heartily with the Army and Navy departments
in their desire to prevent the publication of infor-
nation of naval or military movements that might
be of value to an enemy nation is foregone con-
clusion.
As an adjunct to the countrys welfare, the
press associations can perform a character of
service as useful in this way as is so often done
through the prompt and accurate transmission of
information. Each function is valuable at its
proper time.
1t has been suggested that, with regard to the
omission from the newspapers OF the dates OF
sailing of merchant vessels, agents OF foreign
countries wishing to utilize this knowledge for
their own ends will find way OF obtaining it.
This, however, does not lift the obligation Of
silence from the newspapers, and II Is safe to pre-
sumo that in this, as well as other lines OF pub
iicity, no laid or comfort" will be given to the
enemy through newspaper channels.
The enterprise of the various press associa-
lions has often been made the subject of much
comment and some criticism. That they have
ever divulged official or governmental secrets for
private benefit or gain may be doubted The
iasco OF the recent "eak" furry went far toward
discussing public opinion of its errors OF judg-
nent on this score. Rather have the news gath
erers been scrupulous to a point of loss at times
when coming into the possession OF confidential
news. They would prefer not to have informa-
ton Of that character, since they usually obtain il
from other sources which do not impose secrecy
and are consequently bound by honor not to use
Il because Of the earlier confidence
In the event of trouble the newspapers will
PRINT Ill the news that is conducive to the welfare
Of I've government and Of the people and no more
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24
SPRING ON THE WIRE.


One night had wireless from the long
belated spring.
/ dreamed j saw a bluebird and heard that
bluebird sing,
But when I Weakened, off It few-T cam
not tell you whore y-,.
And sundogs capered round the sun and
frost was In the air: ,
And then 1 sadly sighed and said, "Ah.
pity tits, tits true"
Tho prophecy the grounding made when
he made his debut.
One morning recently woke abruptly from
my dreaming.
And through my windows came a food Of
gentle sunlight streaming;
And with the sunlight came a voice the
message glad repeating
OF that well-remembered wireless that
set my pulses beating:
And near my window on wire sat har-
binger OF spring.
II was a real bluebird and I heard that
Omaha. BAYeLL NE TRELW
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24
Is 1t a Prophecy Come True?

Lyons, Neb., March 21.-To the
Editor Of The Bee: AS a liberty-lov-
ing, peaceful American citizen. with
faith in both the Old and New Tesla
ment Scriptures. wish to clasp hands
with DR.. Benjamin Israel and rejoice
with him in what he says in The Bee
and to assure him that I. too, am
looking with him for great good to
come to the whole world through the
recent revolution in Russia. The doc
tor expressed his splendid hope in
these words: "This salvation, II true,
is an indescribable Joy to all freedom
loving people"
'If true"-why doubt It? AS con-
firming basis of its truth let me quote
from the Hebrew Scriptures as written
$500 years ago (thereabouts) in which
the prophet foretells the very name
of the deliverer of the Russian Jews,
and of course with them a much larg-
er deliverance for the whole world
also.
Listen: Daniel says: "And at that
time shall Michael stand up, the great
prince that standeth for the children
of thy people,
The very name, Michael. the great
prince"-who can deny that it does
not have its complete fulfllment in
the calling Of Michael Alexandrovitch
to the throne of Russia at this a time
of the end Of the Romanoff dynasty.
Never a clearer prophecy fulfillment
occurred. Why not have not tens of
thousands Of Jews who have so long
been looking for their Messiah. and
other thousands upon thousands of
Christians who have been looking for
a second coming of Christ, read and
proclaimed this event over the world.
1t was flashed from the east even
unto the west" with lightning speed.
Fifty years ago many of us in the
United States would never have heard
of this great event. Our government
itself would probably not have heard
of it for a period of six months.
To these words in which the name
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24

The Rockefeller Foundation discussed $S,24o-
900 during the last year. More than one-fourth
went to war relief; $6li.o0o to health promotion
projects; $1,06s to medical education in China;
100000 to the Interstate Palisades park on the
Hudson river, and 100000 to various lenev-
olent purposes All these are commendable OBJ
jects, still the distribution causes dissatisfaction
in some quarters A few New York politicians,
unable to get their hooks in, seek to repeal the
charter and put the Foundation out Of business.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24
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Lincoln, March 20.-To the Editor
Of The Bee / have read the letter
of Mr.. Whitehorn, also your editorial
comment on same, and while Mr..
Whitehorn, as well as yourself, is
wrong on dates, he is correct on es-
sential facts. The law taking these
lands off the market was passed in
1897 and all leases drawn since July,
1897, have had the option OF purchase
removed. The reason for the passage
of the law was the loss OF large
amount of the permanent school fund
through the defaIcation Of the state
treasurer and no legal provision at that
time for the safe investment of the
permanent school fund. Since then
the laws have been SO changed that
the state treasurer Is required to keep
the permanent school fund invested in
per cent bonds of school districts and
municipalities and its cannot be lost
as 1t was at that time and the income
is certain and definite.
The only question is state landlord
ism or homes for the people. The
landlord is now receiving about 12h
cents per acre for his land and he is
paying no tax, while the average land
owner Is paying about 20 cents per
A.
the school land being an asset 1t is
liability under the present system.
Here are the facts as shown by the
reports of the state auditor and the
commissioner of public lands and
buildings:
The state has 1,s50,99o acres. or
2,579 sections, of school land and re-
ceives $207,935 per year rental, or
about 12h cents per acre. II these
lands were on the tax list they would
pay at least $125 per section, or $685.
375, in taxes. or $l14,440 more than
they now pay for rental. The land
lord might raise the rent and we might
pass a landlords lien bill to enforce
the collection Of same, but even If we
would go the limit we could not get
one-third as much rent as we would
get II the lands were sold and the
money was drawing per cent interest.
These lands, if sold now in the present
era of high prices. would bring from
SIS to 500 per acre and they would
not be sold as the lands Of the east
ern part Of the state were sold, but
would be sold to the highest bidder. If
these lands were sold at the low valu-
alton of SIS per acre we would have
1,650,990 times SIS, or s24,764,S50.
Five per cent interest on this tenn
porary fund ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 81, 23S,342
We now receive rentals. 207,s35
We lose each year. ................s1,O3 0. 407
We lose taxes at s125 per section. 322,375
We lose interest and tax each year. 81 ,3527s2
or more than six times as much as we
receive.
This has been going on for twenty
years and will continue as long as
state landlordism without taxation
continues, as no lease system has ever
been invented that would equal per
cent
How long do you want to continue
this robbery of the school children and
taxpayers of the state for the senti-
mental privilege of saying, 1--WE own
the school lands"
JOHN A. ROBERTSON.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24
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VIM HIM!

Bacon-I hear the general has taken
villa at Palm Beach.
Egbert-Yes, he seems more successful
than the one who expected to take a Villa In
Mexico.--Yonkers Statesman.
II suppose you put the big potatoes on
top"
mo need even to do that these days"
chuckled the grocer Most of my people
order by telephone "-Baltimore American.
There is nothing In this show to bring
4 blush to the cheek Of young girl"
You needn't make that a merit. The
girls don't wait for shows to get their
bushes when drug stores are TO much han
dior."-Puck.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24
HAPPY THOUGHTS.

man sat down to write out a deed, and
began with Know all women by these
presents"
You are wrong" said friend; ut ought
to be Know all mem"
IF all women know 1t, all men will
surely" answered the other.-New York
Times.
Paying Teller-So, you've Just been mar
ried. Miss oldgirl, and want the name Or
your account changed. May ask what bust
ness your husband IL INF"
"Certainly-he's a dealer In antiques
Puck
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24

In the early days Of the war Germany an
nounced that II was impelled to make war by
"the threats of e1arism against western civiiza-
ton" Czarism is dead for the present. A new
Russia takes its place in the sun. The main
object being achieved, why pursue the war
further1
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24

Talk about "treading the hot sands" is an
idle figure Of speech beside the actually. Con-
slider the Turks doing the real thing in Mesopo.
tamia. Theirs is not to reason why. Speed
records are not available but II is safe to lay odds
on their superior endurance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24

II is up to the men to step to the front II they
would hold their mastership as fighters. From
all sides and directions women are volunteering
for service. Unless greater speed is quickly
shown the erstwhiie lords and masters won't get
a look-in at the grandstand.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24

Another batch of Nebraska postmasters have
been confirmed by the senate, insuring these de
serving democrats" getting in under the wire
without competitive examination II anything in
this state is overlooked before the qualification
test order becomes effective, it will be only be-
cause the democrat with his eye on the Job has
been stricken blind.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24

A wall Of woe comes from the southeast re-
gardng an overproducton of rosin and fiat
market. Considering the boom in fddling, the
slump is surprising. Evidently the rosin makers
lack the tact to get together, revise the price list
upward and blame the war.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24

Still, there is nagnum of consolation for
Senator Howell in the thought that he did his
derndest to pump needed sand into the craws
of pirates and buccaneers" What more could
brave man do?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24

Talk of war grows with the days in New
York. Public meetings and much fervid oratory
abound. Meanwhile the navy has accommoda-
tons for 10000 more men, but the orators omit
this important detail. s..
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24
Storyette Of the Day.

my brother bought motor here
last week." said an angry man to the
salesman that stepped up to greet
him, land he said II anything broke
you would supply him with new
parts" "
Certainly" said the salesman.
What does he WANT"
HE wants two deltoid muscles, a
couple of kneecaps, one elbow and
about half a yard Of cuticle," said the
Christian Register.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24

Patriotism bubbles at Boston. If the govern
ment will qualify its boost for soy beans and re-
store the baked variety to official favor the Hub
will turn on the steam and head for the front
trenches
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24

The moving hlger of time steadily diminishe!
the Importance Of the initial point" on omaha's
transportation map.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24
Timely Jottines and Reminders.

Chicago women are to engage in a
"uhnger parade" today in protest
against the high cost of living.
The final meetings of BILLY" Sum-
days evangelistic campaign in Buffalo
are to be held today and tomorrow.
Former President Taft Is to address
a preparedness meeting today at Bir-
mingham, Ala, and on Sunday he will
be heard at Nashville. ....
A notable wedding in Philadelphia
today will be that of Miss Frances
Watts, daughter of Ethelbert Watts,
United States consul general in Bel
GUM, and Theodosius Stevens of
Castle Point, Hoboken. f'
Universities, colleges and high
schools throughout the country have
been asked to send representatives to
a conference to be held in Chicago to-
day to promote the work, of the gov
ernment's military training camps the
coming summer. rs'.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24

Any old time the shipping interests Of Omaha
unite against freight discrimination and support
protests with action, the discrimination will
quickly end. United action brings results while
arguing fritters time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24

In session Of sixty-eght days the last con-
gress emitted 100000 words and printed every
one OF them. Still, the government breaches
economy in white paper to the country at large
and overlooks the waste at its door.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24

1t is gathered from advance remarks that the
state senate has considerable dry humor in stock
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24

According to Berlin, the retirement on tn,
west is prelude to victory" Which side
Your guess.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.
William E. Magner, the well-known
and popular barber Of this city, has
purchased the Paxton hotel barber
shop and reopened it in fitst-class
shape. Those who want a clean,
smooth and quick share will do well
to remember Billy"
The masquerade ball of the Young
Mems Hebrew association was man
aged by the following: DR.. E. E.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24
DON'T SUFFER
WITH NEURALGIA
Musterole Gives Delicious Comfort

When those sharp pains go shooting
through your head, when your skull
seems as if it would split, just rub a
little Musterole on the temples and
neck 1t draws out the Inflammation.
soothes away the pain, usually giving
quick relief. -
Musterole is a clean, white ONT.
ment, made with oil Of mustard.
Better than a mustard plaster and
does not blister.
Many doctors and nurses frankly
recommend Musterole for sore throat,
bronchitis, Group, stiff neck, asthma,
neuralgia, congestion, pleurisy, rheu-
matism, lumbago, pains and aches OF
the back or joints, sprains, sore mus
Giles, bruises, chilblains, frosted feet
colds of the chest (it often prevents
pneumonia). 1t is always dependable.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24

One Year Ago Today in the war.
Germans claimed capture of two
more trenches at Verdun.
Turks reported. British attack in
Mesopotamia repulsed.
British channel steamer Sussex tor
pedoed with Americans on board.
Secretary Lansing received entente
allies' refusal to accept proposals re-
garding regulation of submarine
operations.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24
...IODAY]


People with fatulent dyspepsia
should never take sweet beverages,
and more particularly those which
contain ferment, such as ginger beer,
homemade bitter beer and ales, be-
sides sweet wines and malt liquors.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24

Silently and effectively the leaven OF the
Declaration Of independence enlivens the world.