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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-19
Answers to Yesterdays Quiz

1. In addition 10 the Tripon which General
Allenby's army has Just captured, there n
town of TrpOli in southern Greece and
iripoIl on The North African shore * tie tie
Mediterranean -
2. An orifamme II the sacred banner Of 81.
Denis. banderole Of red silk received by
early French kings from the abbot Of 81
Denis for starting war In q hguratiye
sense the word describes anything material
strukge.
s. "Is Brabanconne" Is the national hyn. ' Of
Belgium.
4. Izzst Pasha is the new prime minister Of
Turkey. -
g. tn: and srs Is sa s'si q he Hssss s::
Q. Theodore O'Hars's welI-known poem, .sTne
Biyouae q the Dead" waa written IN
memory OF the American soldiers who fcil
at the Battle Of Buena Vista In the MsxI-
Ex-President Taft is u native Of Ohio.
Q. soerates. the Athen!an, philesopher, lived b
the iattet part Sf the afth and the 1rs6
part OF the fourth century d. o.
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-19

1t has become altogether impossible for
the Huns to "see by the dawn's early light
what so sadly they saw by the twilights
last cleaning. Cross-country running is un-
favorable to any such pictorial permanency.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-19

No. Wilbur, my boy. you needn't think
because Congress passes a billion every now
and then that you can rightfully escape
skipping any OF your obligations 10 help
produce the final one of the Liberty Loan
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-19
The Lesson
for Governments

The record OF British
The Lesson heroism in the present
for Governments war will shine through
all history TO inspire
men as long as books are written and read.
The French have passed through successive
infernos and always have been able to smile
even in the midst of fire one of the noblest
and saddest chapters of the war is the story
Of the Russian armies that went TO their end
without arms or leaders in the early days of
the cataclysm. One conviction is inevitable
after survey of any days war news. When
governments can become as noble, as gem
erous and as valiant as the peoples whom
they often misrepresent the world will be
safe not only for democracy but for all the
other things that make life worth while.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-19

A minister without portfolio is not un-
common. but 1t looks as though we would
soon sec the congenial sight of a Kaiser
without portfolio.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-19

Food conditions in the dual monarchy
have been variously reported, but the truth
10 coming out at last with the knowledge
that Hungarys restricted diet has been re-
duced to invectve.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-19

Even though II was the British who re-
deemed Belgium IL was inquest ionably the
Yank method which so effectively ousted the
Huns.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-19

Foch took Laon. Now it's up to US 10
take the Loan--wfrrout stint or limit
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-19

Despite their alleged deficiency in air
planes, the Germans are still setting lively
standard in flight.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-19

IT is evident that Reehsraths will leave
a sinking ship of state
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-19

The season for Brussels sprouts is fast
becoming ideal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-19

America is to get her lost hour back on
October 81, but Germanys Is forever unre-
turnable.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-19

Carl Alderman reports that shipload
NJ American underwear and winter cloth
ing has arrived at Vladivostok for the
Czechs.
very practical way for Uncle Sam to
iudorse a Czech. sOCRATES.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-19

GEORGE G. PIERRE tells us that
~ Uncle" Dave Lane is in good form.
George was never known to say anything
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-19

Here is the best Liberty Loan epgram
we have seen. It comes from a certain
island at the mouth of the Hudson River
and is signed by Sol Satin:
TUe Htut has one foot in the 0rdre and
the other on banana peel Bomb him
Dorm and In lcith Bonds
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-19

The record of British
heroism in the present
war will shine through
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-13
AMERICANS ATTACK
ON 20-MILE FRONT

Some prisoners were taken at differ
ent parts OF the sector.
The first wave OF American troops
met with little resistance and at 4
o'clock the second American wave
was in possession OF several points Of
the German first line.
There are some indications that the
Germans are Withdrawing their ar
tillery, although II is more probable
that they are going to fight hard be-
fore driven out after enduring a stiff
ing barrage OF more than eight hours.
The Germans at some points are in.
creasing the volume OF their big gun
FIRE. but Intellectually.
The Americans, in their drive,
reached the first detectives at some
points an hour ahead of schedule
time. Seven hundred prisoners have
already been taken.
All along the line the advance has
been carried out on schedule. Near
Mai.erais the troops went ahead
against machine gun FIRE by crawling
and tanks were sent to their aid.
To the north Les Eparges hill
and the neighboring hill 322 were cap
tured; numerous of the enemy sur
rendered at the latter place.
The American casualties have been
remarkably low.
Berlin Has Little to Say.
Berlin, via London, Sept. 1.-THE
German high command has little to
say of the American drive in the,
St. Mihiel sector, merely mentioning
the attack in its official communica-
ton tonight and the fact that fighting
is still going on.
German Front Weakened.
With the American Troops in
France, Sept I'm their frantic
efforts to stem the tide OF the entente
allied advance the German high COM
mand has been taking divisions out
of quiet sectors around Verdun and
in the Woevre and Lorraine. where
they had been sent to recuperate, and
is putting them into the line after
a very brief rest.
In certain sector four German
divisions were withdrawn after five
weeks. They went to a reserve area
for FIVE weeks OF rest and then re-
turned to big battle.
In July another four divisions were
withdrawn after being in quiet sec
tor Tor five weeks and a half. They
were allowed to train only two weeks
before being engaged again.
In August six divisions were with
drawn from quiet sector, but il
was not until they had con-
sumed seven weeks that they were
reconstructed. They were then thrown
back into the battle almost imme-
diately and they were not allowed
complete rest in the reserve area
Thus, ii is evident, that while the
length OF time necessary for a dec
mated division to recover becomes
greater the lack Of electives makes
it necessary for the German high
command to engage a Reconstructed
division in battle without even a few
DAYS of that complete rest which Is
only possible In reserve area.
The Intermediary between a quiet
sector and a battle zone has been |
entirely abandoned.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-13
PERSHING TO SPRING
The HUN TRAP

TO meet the bulge from the east and a
grim trap is being drawn about the
enemy forces that remain in the sail
ent. II was only 20 miles across the
mouth OF the pocket and the reports
tonight showed that this had been
closed into less than IS miles.
Through that narrowing gap the
German forces In. the depth OF the
salient must escape; and to withdraw
without confusion, that might turn
the retreat into a rout, they must
shake off the French forces which are
battering them all along the St. Mihiel
front.
On the face Of tonight's reports,
officers here believed there was
good promise that General Pershing
might succeed in closing the neck
Of the bag and trapping considerable
force.
Large Force Engaged.
The American attack, as II now
shapes up. is a major action, ii is
said, and there is no doubt that the
strongest American forces yet em-
ployed are engaged. Possibly quar-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-13
TANK FLEETS LEAD
U. s. ARMY ATTACK

moved in that direction and the
Americans went steadily forward.
AT ] o'clock the tanks had
disappeared amid smoke cloud over
the ridge in front of Seicheprey.
The Germans have offered very
little resistance to the advancing
Americans. Occasionally a stray
machine gun or automatic rifle has
been discovered, but it is apparent
that the enemy has Withdrawn his
main forces to second line, which
possibly he will defend with GER
tain degree of tenacity.
Ills artillery has been firing from
behind ridge which runs in front
OF the American line, but he is being
pursued by tanks, which At one point
lost only one out OF As and that got
stuck in the mud.
The Americans are pressing for
ward in fine style and slowly closing
in the extreme ends Of the St. Mihiel
salient"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-13
Bethlehem Plant Fails
To Abide by Wage Award

Washington, Sept. l2.--While pre-.
pairing today to hear representatives
Of the union sheet metal workers
threatening a general strike east Of
the Mississippi river on account OF
conditions at the Bethlehem Steel
plant the war labor board received
message from the Bethlehem com.
pany which II Is understood failed to
meet request for an immediate and
full acceptance Of the recent boards
wage award,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-13
Polish Question May Lead
to Downfall of Count Burian

Copenhagen, Sept. l2.--No solu-
ton OF the Polish question has yet
been found. according to the Berlin
Vossische Zeitung. and the matter
will be- taken up at the Berlin con-
ferences between Admiral Paul Won
Hint1e, the German foreign secretary,
and Baron Burian. the Austro- Hun
garian foreign minister.
Rumors of Baron Burian's impend-
ing resignation. says the Vossisehe
Zeitung. are due to his determination
to insist upon an Austro-P Polish solu-
ton Of a union with the dual mon
archy. a solution which. as is well
known, finds no favor in Germany.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-13

ter OF million American troops eth.
err are in action or in close reserve.
The advance OF the eastern jaw rests
on wide base. Reports indicate
that it had broken through at the
first rush until General Pershing could
bring cut cavalry screens on both sides
to- prevent counter-attacks on his
flanl;s. The very width OF his battle
fine, however, tends to protect him
and also to give his initial thrust the
power that will carry it across the
road that is the only line of retreat
for the Germans in St. Mihiel.
To many officers the action start
ed today is but the forerunner of
greater blows to come. They an
tcipate that General Pershing will
follow UP without delay the clearing
out OF the St. Mihiel salient with &C
tons of greater scope, probably d.
rected toward the capture Of Metz
With such an advance. it is said, a
French thrust from Verdun and along
the front between Verdun and Rheims
would go naturally and the great
to force the enemy out of
all northern France and much of
Belgium would be well under way.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-13
Church Meeting Postponed.

A special meeting OF St. Andrews
Episcopal church set for tonight has
been po"+no"0d because of the PERISH
ing celebration.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-13
Kaiser Praises Himself
for Efforts to End War

Amsterdam, Sept. l2.--Speaking at
the Krupp rnunition works at Essen.
Emperor William declared that every
one in the remotest corner OF the
fatherland knew that he had ''ieft
no stone unturned to shorten the
war as far as possible for your peo-
pie and for the entire civilized wirid."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-13
Premier Lloyd George
Suffering From Chill;
TemDerdture Ts Hi0h

Manchester, England, Sept. Ia
II was officially announced late
tonight that Premier Lloyd George
Is suffering from chill. He has a
high temperature and may be pre-
vented from fulfilling his engage
ments in his present tour Of Ian
cashire, the statement adds.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-13
Austria Claims Success.

Vienna, Sept. 12--(Via London.)
"a successful attack on Tomrorica
ridge. in Albania, gave as possession
OF the enemy's position At few
points" says the official statement to-
daysby the Austrian war Office.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-13
To Honor American Women.

Washington. Sept IA monu-
ment in Paris in honor of the women
of the United States is to be erected
by French women. committee of
whom notified the American Red
Cross today Of the movement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-13
Two Flyers Die In Fall.

Dallas. Tex. Sept. 12.--Leut. Par
ker Bruce Of Chicago. and Lieut.. An
thony A. Sego of Kentland, Ind.
were instantly killed here today when
an airplane fell near Love field. Lieu
tenant Bruce was an instructor and
Lieutenant Sego was flying cadet.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-13
Former Fremont Man Dead.

Fremont, Neb,. Sept. l2.-Frank
Harmon, former Fremonter, Is dead
at his home in Baker. Ore. Mr.. Har-
mon for several years had been man
ager for the Eastern Oregon Light
and Power TO.
The Lamar register., 1918-12-25

In my wardrobe, I am sure. have
very notable Kriss Kringle disguise"
Thus II was that Robert Merrill. ex-
Dumpty. set juvenile Belleville wild
with delight that memorable Christ
mas eve.
"Ynu have won all hearts" enthused
Mr.. Arnold Drew to the great star of
the occasion. you have gloriousIy
saved the day. Of course you will be
my guest"
Robert Merrill hesitated Then he
glanced at four little happy-faced chill
.dren in the Drew automobile. Per
haps | can make up Christmas spe-
cial for those cberubs," he said.
For two hours at the Drew home
Robert Merrill fascinated the little
ones. He exercised the best that was
in him of Grimace and contortion to
set them wild with delight. They were
singing carol at the plano when Mr.
Drew beckoned. led him into small
room and proceeded To II closet
I'VE have a jewel of "A governess for
the children aud this Is her sewing
I""Hi' Nv N"ui' s'ihS I" 'iblh'l.
This may be acceptable after your
arduous exercise" and he set decan-
ter and glass on the table
He was almost startled at the sud
den change thar came over his guest.
Robert Mcrrill's features grew stern.
Il want to show you something" he
said. and barred one arm. Across its
surface WIS revealed date. Ten
years back you note it? The circus
tattoo man did that. II commemorate
ed the day when realized that my
reckless way had brought me to pow
crty. had cost me Il loving wife and
two little cherubs. Ten years-twenty
IA lifetime. still will seek them the
world over TO atone for my cruel neg
The Lamar register., 1918-12-25

gave her. she started in TO put the
house In order.
AT least wen be clean" she said to
herself. as she made broom and duster
fly about.
Some months before this time Henry
Mldgely had lost his position as book
keeper on account OF the failure Of the
firm for which he worked. They had
had no idea Of impending conditions
and were almost staggered by the
blow. The Mldgelys had four growing
children and every month had lived up
TO the salary. Mr.. Midgely had just
found another position. When Anne
wrote home she did not tell her family
Of their loss. and she bravely set her
self the task Of making up for the
months when debts had accumulated.
Christmas, That was the hard part.
Nothing for the childrenl They had
had such jolly times before. with pres
ents for everyone. Now she had more
work than ever TO do and less time for
making presents. even II she had the
money with which TO buy material.
81 shall have to tell Judith" she said
to her husband that night. when they
were seated by the lamp and the chill
dren were In bed, ''how sorry we are
that we cannot make her visit pleas
ant one"
at is too bad" said he. "Judith Is
such a slave to your father, looking
after his every whim and never think
Ing of herself. wish she had home
OF her own. | always planned to give
her a really good time whenever she
should make that long-deferred visit"
Judith arrived, her face shining with
happiness.
"As last am herel Are you quite
well. Annef"
"Oh, yes. dear" Mrs. Midgely's voice
had n strange note in 1t. Judith looked
up quickly.
"You don't look well. Anne What
is the matter?"
Poor Anne let the fioodgates of her
tears open and told Judith her trou-
hles.
ats only that we don't want you to
have a stupid time, Judith"
"Never mind about me-" answered
Judith. 81 am wildly happy just to be
here with you all. But l am glad you
toid me-"
The Lamar register., 1918-12-25

He turned to confront a sweet. patient
faced woman, whose eyes were fixed
upon the tattoo chronicle as though
fascinated.
at is truefr she whispered, and
tottered, and he caught her in his
arms, and the joy OF his own soul
seemed Impaired to that Of the lost
one found-his wifei
AT last !" his tones vlbrated. "You
believer You forgive? our little onesT'
safe in the care Of kind friends.
have tolled for them so gladly. think
ing you dead. My husband, you have
redeemed all those bitter. cruel years -
Arnold Drew. returning. stord spell
bound viewing the reunited twain
and C"mprehendinE.
'You will send for your little ones"
he said. 'and tomorrow will be for all
~ us the brightest. happiest Christ
mas day that loving hearts can make
i'll"
The Lamar register., 1918-12-25
She Couldn't Have II.

A small boy who was sitting next to
very naughty woman in a crowded
car kept smiling in a most annoying
manner. At last the lady could bear
IT no longer and turned to the lad.
Boy. have you got a handkerchief"
she demanded.
The small boy looked at her for q
few seconds. and then. in a dignifed
tone, came the answer: Yes. l ave.
but l don't lend 1t to strangers."-
London Chronicle.
The Lamar register., 1918-12-25

Christmas eve," he murmurcd. and a
smile. peaceful, reverential all good
Will and gentleness. told that his soul
was drinking in the sweet music Of the
distant bells. their notes mellow and
soft as silver beads dropped within n
crystal dish.
Fire! tire!' someone yelled "It's
the schoolhouse. No. it's Benton's
store" The man watched the firetruck
pass but did not join the rushing
throngs. He entered the hotel, sank
meditation. He was not aroused until
an hour had passed by Two men took
the chairs Just beyond him.
That settles Santa Clausi" spoke
one Of them.
"Much Of blnzer'
Enough to burn to ashes the Santa
outfit the store had ordered from the
city"
1--WE must rig up "A homemade
kriss kringle. then. There's no time
to lose. either. Those little ones will
be on hand at the hall in two hours"
The sad face Of their listening neigh
bor lit up with responsive sentiment.
Excuse me. gentlemen" he spoke,
but do understand that you are look
Ing for a Santa CinusT"
THAT'S IT," nodded the man nearest
TO him.
I'D like the job. I'd enjoy the jol-
lity. | am the Humpty Dmnpty Of a
stranded company. homeward bound.
The Lamar register., 1918-12-25

DOR Mrs. Alidgely sat in
her disordered living
room in an utterly hope
less attitude.
The Lamar register., 1918-12-25
PREHISTORIC VASE IS FOUND
Blasting for Drainage Ditch In ksbras
ka Uncovered . Remark
able Relic.

c. r. Buchholz OF this city has charge
Of . company of men who are dyna-
hitting a drainage ditch east OF here
about four miles. says the Falls City
correspondent OF the Omaha World
Herald. The purpose is to loosen the
dirt 80 It may wash and both widen
and deepen the ditch and prevent over.
flows. The dynamite shakes side walls
and bottom.
After an explosion the other day q
large portion OF the south side wall
caved down. exposing a large vase
about nine feet below the surface. The
workmen thought the pot might con-
tain valuables and made further In.
vestigation. which disclosed no Span
ish gold. but the pot itself is a fine eN-
ample OF the work OF the prehistoric
race which inhabited this section IN
bygone ages. The pot is blackened on
Its interior as II It were from fire. Il
was imbedded in sti1 clay and the
ground about showed no appearance Of
having been disturbed number Of
photographs OF the pot before II WAS
removed were taken to show the depth
and location.
The pot was found to be about eight
cen inches deep with an opening at tho
top about the size OF an ordinary table
plate. while It might measure three
feet in circumference at the middle.
Some distance farther down the rayine
some bones were found
The pottery was brought to town and
will be reassembled. as the blasting
powder used in the ravine had caused
parts to crack and drop out
The Lamar register., 1918-12-25
Asparagus 10 HeslthfuI.

Asparagus has often been called the
kings vegetable" 1t was cultivated
by the Egyptians. and the ancient
Greeks used II as q medicinal COM
pound.
We find 1t cultivated in Rome in
200 b. C.. Cato being one of the first
TO encourage its national planting.
Modern scientists agree that the
highly beneficial results obtained from
eating asparagus are due to its large
content of asparagrin. Physicians rec
ommend asparagus In cases of heart
stomach and kidney trouble.
The Lamar register., 1918-12-25

"Oh, dear" she sighed, 81 haven't the
heart to tidy. the house or even myself.
To think of Christmas only three weeks
away, and not one gift for the children
and no hope OF getting any. | am glad
they are at school can at least have
good cry"
just rs she was getting out her hand
kerchlef preparatory to enjoying this
unusual luxury she heard the post
mans step on the porch. Habit forced
her to gulp back the tears and 90. to
the door He handed her several let
ters. all of which she recognized ms
bills. with the exception Of one. which
bore the handwriting Of her sister
Judith.
"Anne, DEAR" she wrote. "ut last
can visit you. and shall be with you In
a few days"
"Oh. dear! Oh, denri To think of
Judith visiting us mt time like this,
when we can hardly manage. with the
high cost Of living. TO set the table, let
alone having a holiday timer
Mrs. Midgely indulged in the desired
cry, then, realizing there was much to
be done. she dried her eyes. and with
the relief that the shedding of tears
The Lamar register., 1918-12-25
Where He Got the Other,

A Boer who fought with the Brit
ish forces In the East African cam
paign was recently operated on for er-
traction OF bullet. Shortly afterward
an English surgeon remarked to him !:
by the by. we took two bullets out
of you. Did you know there were
twoT "Oh, yes" replied the Boer /;
zone got from the Germans and the
other from you beggars at Colenso."-
Manchester Guardian.
The Lamar register., 1918-12-25
ne nao learned IN the trencncs.

The guests took their departure.
vowing 1t the happiest Christmas of
all. Mrs. Midgely turned to her sister.
"Only think, Judith, I was afraid
you would have duh time. The chill
dren have missed nothing, and you
have been an angel of mercy"
"IInppiness has nothing To do with
the possession OF things" smiled Ju-
dith; "it is all a state OF mind. And
John and will have something to tell
you tomorrow, when he leaves for
the front"
The Lamar register., 1918-12-25
Complex Bookkeepinu.

The one fundamental principle un-
derlying all successful business is that
the cost must be less than the selling
price. In the operation OF this prin-
ciple agriculture is no exception.
Farming. however. is such a complex
business, and the different enterprises
making up the farm unit are so intri-
cately related. that 1t requires an ex-
pert bookkeeper to juggle the figures
and ascertain whether there has been
profit ar loss
The Lamar register., 1918-12-25

you brave. true mani" cried Ar
mold Drew shanIedly. and swept the
table clear and went back to the room
where the children Were. leaving his
guest TO recover his composure.
"Show met
Robert Merrill started with a thrill.