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Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09
Buffalo County Farmers
Cautioned on ''Less" Days

Kearney, Neb., Feb. 8.-(Special J.
Farmers of Buffalo county have been
cautioned by the food administration
against violating the meatless and
wheatless day rulings when holding
sales. 1t has been reported that a
great number of the sales held. when
luncheons are served the farmers,
whole wheat buns have been used on
Wednesdays and meat is served in
sandwiches. The County Council OF
Defense met yesterday. its chief con-
sideration being that of reporting on
the county agent plan and hearing
this matter discussed in open meeting.
A committee of the council. in touch
with the county situation, recon-
mended that the council endorse the
county farm demonstration or agent,
this being followed with discussions
and vote. Twenty-six members OF
the council voted for the agent and
six against. There were present 100
farmers who took part in the discus
sion. Petitions are now to be cir-
culated oyer the county for the re-
quired number of signatures and then
the supervisors will be called upon by
a farmers organization for financial
helm
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09
Nebraska Four-Minute Men
Rank Third in United States

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. S.-(Special. y
The Nebraska branch of the division
of four minute men of the United
States committee on public informa-
ton is now the third largest in the
country and "in no state" is better
exemplihed than in Nebraska" the
spirit which has enabled this arm of
the government to do its work, is
the statement of the director of the
division, William Mccormick Blair,
in his letter of greeting, sent through
Prof. M. M. Fogg, state chairman,
to the 1000 and more Nebraska four
minute men on the occasion of the
four minute men conference here
January 18 and 49,,
"On January O." says Director
Blair, "our records showed that the
state of Nebraska had l62 local
chairmen enrolled which gives our
organization third place in point OF
number OF local organizations among
the 48 states and the territories of
Alaska and Hawaii in which our
work is now in full swing. Every
state organization is now pledging
its redoubled efforts and you must
keep Nebraska in the lead"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09

Agriculture has promised to find,
money may be raised in the potato
country sufficient to equip small
commercial plant and put it in oper-
alton.
Potato starch can be made at home
with little trouble, according TO Mr.
Pugsley. 1t is only necessary to
wash the potatoes, as by immersing
them in tub of water, and then grind
them UP. The ground potatoes are
then mixed with water and allowed
to settle. The starch goes to the bot
tom. The residue on top is skinned
off and the water is then poured off
More clean water is added and the
mass thoroughly SIRED up. The water
is again drained off. After two or
three such rinsings white starch
will result.
Substitute for Wheat.
Potato -four, which has been advo.
Gated as a substitute for wheat flour
varies somewhat. The potatoes are
cooked and then peeled. The pota.
toes are usually cut into thin
slices, allowed to dry and afterward
they are ground up into -four. One
of the principal differences between
potato starch and flour is the fact
that in making the starch the pota'
toes are not cooked. Potato -four
has the cellular structure in it as wei
as the starch.
As far as Lincoln is concerned, Mr.
Pugsley has assurances from Mayo,
]. E. Miller that any association o
growers can come to Lincoln and sci
their potatoes without any city tax
In peddling from cars they would b,
subject to the restrictions of the rul
ings of the commerce and railway
commissions. In most cases th'
growers would probably rent store
room temporarily to hold the product
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09
Nebraska Municipal
LEAGUE in Convention

Fremont, Neb., Feb. S.-(Special
Telegram.)-The annual convention
of the Nebraska League of Munich
palities was held in Fremont today.
Seventy-hve delegates were here, This
afternoons session scheduled for the
high school auditorium, was trans
ferred to Hotel Pathfinder on account
of the storm. E. V. Parrish and ohm
L. Kennedy OF Omaha described fuel
and food conservation situations and
methods. ,
Speakers this forenoon were Gilt
ford Rein, ]. F. Rohn, Ralph Weav-
erling, J. c. Hartigar, Mayor Harry
Villars of Tecumseh, II. E. Clifford
of Grand Island and c. N, Brown OF
Sutton. City officials of Fremont
gave the visitors banquet this eve
ming at the Pathfinder. George F.
WOLF, was POSTMASTER and responses
were made by E. R. Gurney, I. (.
Abbott and Roland F. Ireland.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09
TO USE
NEBRASKA SPUDS
TO MAKE STARCH
Expert on Way to Lincoln to
Give Advice on Rest Way to
Make Use of Excess Crop
in Northwest.
tFrom a Staff Correspondent }

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 8.-(Special. j.
Assurances that an expert in the po-
tato starch business will be sent to
Nebraska within a few days have
been received by Director c. w.
Pugsley of the agricultural extension
service from the United States De-
partment of Agriculture. One pro-
posal is that the vast quantities of po-
tatoes in western Nebraska be turned
into starch.
Mr.. Pugsley estimates that there
are 2,s00 cars of potatoes in the hands
OF growers in Nebraska. Last year
these growers were asked to increase
production. They did so and now
cannot find a market for their pota-
toes. Unless some means is found
in the next few days to turn to good
account the supply, production next
year will naturally be decreased.
All Buy Potatoes.
Consequently Mr.. Pugsley asks that
as far as possible those observing po-
tato day on Thursday of each week
buy Nebraska potatoes and thereby
help out their own state. Such po-
tatoes as are now selling in western
Nebraska are bringing IS cents to 90
cents bushel. Western growers are
reported to be willing to take what
ever the market price may be in order
to get rid of their stocks.
Potatoes from western Nebraska
can be shipped to Lincoln great
deal cheaper than can potatoes from
Minnesota or other states that have
been suggested as possible sources of
supply for potato day. The freight
rate from Gordon in Sheridan county
is II cents per 100 pounds, from Kim
ball l9 cents, from Scottsbluff 2C
cents, and from Alliance II cents. The
freight rate from Red River, MINI,
is so cents a hundredweight, from
Crookston, Mimi, SO cents, and from
Sabin, MINI, % cents. Mr.. Pugsley
believes that potatoes from Nebraska
can be sold at a much cheaper price
than can those from other states.
Starch Business.
The potato starch business seems
to be one of the most probable means
of handling the potato crop. The
extension service believes that witt
an expert, such as the Department OF
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09
PRICE SENDS HOT
ROAST OF SENATOR
FROM NEBRASKA
Lincoln Lawyer and Democrat
: TeIegraphs President Wilson
Hitchcock Is Lending Aid
to Nations Foe.
From a staff Correspondent.)

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. S.-(Speciai)--
William B. Price OF Lincoln is in-
censed over the address made by Sem
ator Hitchcock last Monday. Alter
conferring with many citizens from
different parts of the state he wired
President Wilson as follows;
"senator Hitchcock's attitude does
not represent loyal and patriotic e'ti-
zens of Nebraska. 1t will not lessen
our ardor or activities to aid in max
;nu the world safer for democracy
Your endorsement OF and Secretary
Bakers statement satisfying. SEN
ator's statement gives comfort 70
alien enemies only. Clements ioya'
Americans. :, a..
In a statement Mr.. Price said that
Inc investigation made by the senate
committee was very unfortunate. IN
that II had forced the administration
Ia reveal many things that could not
be OF benefit to the public, but OF the
greatest value to the country $
enemies. He has no objection to the
senate making any investigation that
will aid and assist in strengthening
the government, but in crisis like the
one through which we are passing the
examination should be guarded with
the greatest secrecy, he says. Con-
tinuing Mr.. Price says, alter citing the
circumstances of the fight in congress
and what the administration has ac-
complished: :.
Notwithstanding all this, Senator
Hitchcock and a few OF his colleagues
have tried to make it appear that our
war machinery is In state OF total
collapse, thus giving aid and comfort
to our enemies, and at time when II
would do US the most harm and them
the most good, for the reason that
there has been some indication that
the social economic and political sys-
tenn of the central powers was in
great confusion and almost to the
breaking point, and there was some
probability of the rehabilitation OF the
Russian government. This condition
was brought about mainly by the
splendid statement made by President
Wilson defining the war aims OF this
country. No doubt, before now the
German government has circulated
from Senator Hitchcock's address
millions OF extracts among the Ger
man people and the army and also
throughout Russia, with view oi
showing that this government Is in a
deplorable condition and not able to
render valuable assistance to our al
lies.
"The scheme which Senator Hitch
cock and his committee propose could
not possibly accomplish the purpose
for which it was intended, and woult
not add any strength to the president
because the three men proposed in tht
bill would be appointed by pres&
dent and under his direction. The di
rectory part of the bill would cause
confusion and divided authority, which
is always deplorablc under such cir
cumstances.
Senator Hitchcock and few who
are aiding and abetting him do no
seem to grasp the big things that ar,
necessary to make this war a success
but what's the use? In every crisi
through which this government ha
passed we have had them with us
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09

In 1916 there were 1,lO2 2,882.O6 acres
added to the assessment rolls and in
1916 840,S29.94, making a total of D.
6l4,623.40 acres added to the assess
ment rolls in the past three years.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09
Fairbury Rail Official
Works on New Time Card

Fairbury, Neb,, Feb. S-(Special.)
--Trainmaster w. w. Cameron is in
Des Moines. Ia, assisting operating
officials OF the First district in prepar-
ing new time card that goes into
effect Gil the Nebraska division of the
Rock Island, February II. A number
Of important changes. it is said, will
be made in the new card.
Engineer A. ]. Kelley and Con-
ductor w. B. Huston, who have
handled these runs between Council
Bluffs and Linconl for FIVE or six
years. will return to Fairbury for serv-
i've out of this point.
The Nebraska Railway commission
spent nealy all of last week in Fair
bury going over data in the superin-
tendents Office here and conferring
with Superintendent H. F. Allen.
Several operating officials from Des
Moines, Ia, also attended the local
conference.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09
County Chairmen Meet to
Discuss Next Liberty Loan

Grand Island, Neb., Feb. g.
Especial. "A meeting of the county
chairmen for the next Liberty bond
drive was held yesterday with the
following in attendance: Merrick, G,
II. Gray; Hall, r. r. Horth; Howard,
z. /. Andrews; Greeley. Thomas
Lanning; Valley, E, M. Williams;
Sherman, w. F. Mason; Buffalo,
John w. Patterson; Dawson, NJ. H.
Brown; Custer, E. 0. Morris; Loup,
Robert Rusho; Blaine, T. G. Ericsson;
Logan, w. H. Quade; Garfield, T. l..
Davis.
The following counties we're not
represented: Thomas, Grant and
Sheridan. The chairmen OF these
are respectively: Thomas, w. M.
Fennigan; Grant. Charles Fennigan;
Sheridan, c. H. Rudy.
There were also present state Of
fleers Thomas c. Byrne. 0. T. East
man, Of the Federal Reserve bank,
and F. F. Folda, secretary, all OF
Omaha. Plans were formulated for
the drive.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09
L,up County Red Cross Holds
First Benefit Auction Sale

Taylor, Neb., Feb. ESPECIAL. -
The Loup county chapter of the Red
Cross conducted its first benefit auc-
tion Saturday afternoon. As a re-
suit OF the efforts of the solicitors
over the county. chattels of all kinds,
from roliy coaster TO notorious
"Jake the mule" sporty bucking
burro of Loup valley fame battered,
Grated and conveyed in Ford, came
travelling into town, all to 60 over
the auctioneer's block. Two hundred
articles were knocked down to the
highest bidders during the afternoon.
resulting in total for the sale Of
$Lls822
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09
Hammond Speaks Before
Large Crowd at Sidney

Sidney, Neb., Feb. 8.--(Special.)
The last of series OF patriotic ad-
dresses delivered by Ross L. Ham
mond of Fremont in the extreme
west part of the state was made here
at the opera house. Delega-
tions came from as far west as Pine
Bluffs, Wyo.. and as far east as Og-
allala. A choir, led by Prof Lewis
opened the meeting with patriotic
songs. Mr.. Hammond's address was
devoted largely to graphic descrip-
tion OF his recent trip to the war
front in France.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09
se,dler., Home Notes.

Grand Island Feb. s.--(speciai ,--The
funeral services Of George Petro took place
yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the
home chapel. IN charge OF the Rev. A. A.
Smdt OF the Presbyterian church Of Grand
Island. Mr., Petro was a late member of
Company u. Indiana infantry, and was 50
years Of age at the time of his admittancs
to Burkett in 1903
number of the members OF Burkett
have taken advantage of the favorable
weather OF the past few days and have
hiked to the Third city to attend to shop
ping and other business matters.
Max Liebler Ia entertaining for q few
days an oil time friend.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09
At Special Prices
The list below reveals wonderful values

$4,000 Queen Anne Rock
ing Chair, in solid ma
hogany, upholstered in
wine red velour, priced,
at ....... S25. 90
$41.0O Wing Rocker or Chair,
solid mahogany frame, uphol-
stored in wine red velour,
at .............. $500
$S4.0O Solid Mahogany Arm
Chair, upholstered in Japan
ese Damask $4,000
$4,000 Adam Chair, in solid ma
hogany, with cane wing back
and loose cushion seat. priced
at 90
$500 Hi Cane Back William
and Mary Arm Chair, with
blue velour cushioned seat,
at ..............S29.5O
$4,000 Hi Cane Back Adam
Chair and Arm Rocker, with
velour cushioned seat, priced
at ...,....... .S33.OO
$500 Solid Mahogany Arm
Rocker or Chair, in mulberry
velour; your choice, S19.75
$4,000 William and Mary Solid
Mahogany Arm Chair, with
Hi Cane back and cushioned
seat .............S $500
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09
Farmers Neck Broken in
Fall From Load of Straw

Beatrice. Neb., Feb. S.--(Special
Telegram. )--Vencil Malicky, Go years
old. farmer, living four miles south of
Barneston, this county, was killed
yesterday when he fell from load OF
straw. His neck was broken BY the
fall. He leaves his widow and 10
children.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09
Farmers Club DenounCeS
Senator HitChCock'S Attitude

Central City, Neb, Feb. 8.-(Spe.
cial.)-At a meeting of the Farmers
club Thursday a set of resolutions
was adopted denouncink Gilbert M.
Hitchcock in his attitude toward the
government at the present time. This
resolution expresses emphatically the
sentiment OF the farmers of this
county
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09
Many New Land Tracts
To Add to Assessment Rolls
tFrom a Staff corresponhent.)

Lincoln, Feb. S.--(Special.)-Cer-
tihcates received from the various
land offices by State Auditor Smith
show Loo new tracts of land to be
added to the assessment rolls of the
state for a total of 60,9ll.40 acres.
The land offices reported the follow
inn for each nf1ce.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09

$4,000 CHARTERED Golden
Oak Rocker with auto
spring seat and loose
cushion back of Spanish
leather; special price,
at $500
$1,000 ~Quartered Golden Oak
Rocker, with Spanish leather
auto spring seat; special
price ........... .SS.75
$16.50 CHARTERED Golden Oak
Rocker, with auto spring seat
and back, upholstered in tap
estry, as illustrated; special,
at ...............S1O.OO
$17.00 CHARTERED Golden Oak
Arm Chair. with auto spring
seat, special. 90
$1,000 CHARTERED Golden Oak
Rockers, with auto spring
seats, upholstered in Spanish
leather ...........S9.5O
$500 CHARTERED Golden Oak
Arm Chair, with black leather
spring seat .......S12.5O
$4,000 Spanish Leather Over
stuffed Rocker, with soft
spring seat $500
Solid Mahogany Wing Arm
Rocker, with cane seat and
back, like cut. $3.50
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-17
IBERIA CAMP NO. 1888,
UNITED CONFEDERATE
VETERANS.
Capt. Z. ]. Oarstens. U. CIV.

Capt. Z. J. Carstens, U. G. V.
Dear Sit: Your Committee begs
leave to submit the following pre-.
amble and resolution:
The members of our Camp are
again called to mourn the loss OF
one OF its most valued members,
y the death Of Comrade Octave
Loaviere, who departed this life ID
tals, bis home city. at about noon,
August 10th, 1918.
Like most chivalric sons of Lou
nlana, though then he was but a
mere youth, Comrade Octave Lou.
were, Immediately answered the
'call Of his country, and volunteered
private, Go. 1, Third La. Cav.
s'ty, under the Confederate Ban.
-, which he followed to the
is'eom OF Appomattox.
After the close Of hostillties, he
warned to his native place in the
tss.nt Out interesting little town
ratoutville, where he spent
.eet OF bis active life, remov.
Z thence to this City.
4ae deceased left at bis demise,
ehlldreD, who ere orr respscted
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-17
CMdren Cry
F0R%ETCHER's
Q a 8 QRIA
THE GERMAN
BEATITUOEs.

1t IS not known whether the fol
lowing creed was composed by a
German or by foreign student OF
GeTmanism. 1t has the ring of
genuineness; it is not far fetched
or oveIdrawn. The military mas
teTs Of Germany have acted upon
this creed, and the German Army,
their disciples, has lived up to it,
Eye have heard how 10 OldeD
times it was said, BLESSED are the
meek, for they shall inherit the
The earth; but | say unto you
Blessed are the valiant, for they
shall make the earth their throne
And ye have beard men say
Blessed are the poor 10 spirit;
but say unto you. Blessed are
the great 10 soul and the free in
spirit, for they shall enter into
Valhala.' And ye have heard
men say, Blessed ere the peace.
makers; bat | say unto you,
Blessed are the war makers, tor
they shall be called, If not the
children of Jehovah, the children
of Odin, who is greater than Jeho
vah.'"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-17

fellow townsmeD. Mr.. J. A Lou.
Were, and Mrs. Marcel Moran, r.
siding in Patoutville.
Comrade Octave Lonviere was a
true patriot, q faithful friend,
kind of heart, and consistent I'D
principles, Q cultured gentleman
of the old school He held price
less the sacred ties which bind the
brot herh0Od of man. and the deep
respect due to the gentler sex.
Wherefore, Be 1t Resolved:
That ia the demise of Conarade
Octave Louviere, this Camp has
lost one of it's most valued mem
bers. That we extend to bis be.
reaved family our sincerest gym
pathies, hoping That after recelv.
ing this severe blow, the hand OF
fate may deal gently with them.
Respectfully Submitted,
Your Committee:
J.B. WINTERS,
H. H. FURR,
L o. HACKER,
Chairman
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-17
TRUE COURTESY.

True courtesy is "the beauty of
the heart.' How well it is thai
10 class has a monopoly IN thi,
kind OF beauty; that while favora
bic circumstances undoubtedly d.
render good manners more coH
mon among persons moving ID
higher rather than lower spheres
there should nevertheless be no
positive hindrance to the poorest
classes having good manners.
Here is an illustration of true 20
likeness exhibited by both classet
of society. One day, in hastily
turning the corners Of a crooked
street in the city, a young lad,
ran with great force against
ragged little beggar boy, and al.
most Knocked him down. Sop
ping as soon as she could, SHE
turned around and said very kind
Iy to The boy, II beg your pardon,
my little fellow. am very sorry
that | ran against you"
The poor boy was astonished
He looked al her tor a moment III
surprise, and then taking off about
three quarters of a cap, he made
low bow and said, while a pleas
ant smile spi cad itself all over hie
face, You can have my par0iDg.
Miss, and welcome; and the nex,
time you run agin me, you cab
knock me clean down and I won'i
say a word" After the lady had
passed on be turned to his compa
MON and said, 81 say, Jim, it's lht
frat time | ever had anybody ask
my parding, and l. kind o. took mt
If my feet. "-Ex.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-17
LOANS TO FARMERS.

President Wilson has placed at
the disposal Of the Treasury and
Agricultural Departments $5,0OO,.
900 to enable them to furnish aid
to wheat growers in certain sec.
tions of the West who have lost
two successive crops by winter
killing and drought. The Federal
land banks will act as financial
agents of the Government to make
and collect the loans.
This fund is not intended to be
lent to farmers who have banking
collateral; the action of the Wal
Finance Corporation 10 urging the
banks to finance such farmers and
its promise to support them in
such financing, it is believed, will
amply provide for them.
Loans from this fund will be
made to Individuals who have not
banking collateral, and only where
it IS necessary to enable a farmer
to continue to grow food products
The money Will be advanced upon
the crop of wheat or substitute
grains planted on the land, and no
loan will be in excess of SO per
acre and DO applicant financed be-
yond 100 acres.
The use of the fund will be un
der the joint control of the Treas
ury and Department of AgIicul
ture; as the machinery for the
work Is already in existence, no
substantial delay is expected.
The cooperation of local banks
aud local associations and indivi
duaIs ls looked for.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1918-08-17
THE FOURTH LIBERTY
LOAN

The campaign for the Fourth
Liberty Loan will begin Septem
Der % and close October 10. The
result of the loantwill be watched
with keen interest in Europe, not
only by our associates in the wa,
against the Teutonic powers bat
by our enemies. 1t will be re.
garded by them as a measure of
the American peoples support of
the war.
The German know full we'll the
tremendous weight and signifi
canoe Of popular support OF the
war, of the people at home back
ing up the Army IN the field. As
the loan succeeds our enemies will
sorrow; as it falls short they will
rejoice. Every do''a' subscribed
will help and encourage the Ameri
can soldiers and hurt and depress
the enemies Of America.
The loan will be test of the
loyalty and willing 0ess of the PEG
pIe of the United. States to make
sacrifices compared with the vii
lingness of our soldiers to do their
part. There must be and will be
no failure by the people to meas
ure up to the courage and devO.
ton Of our men IN Europe Many
of them have given up their lives
shall We at home withhold 0ni
money! Shall we spare our dollars
while they spare not their very
livesi