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Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11
One Year Ago Today in the War.

A state of war was declared in
Finland.
Total Turkish casualties reported
as 1894 in past 10 days.
Federal food administration at
Washington announced that war
bread would be fact in United
States after December 10.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11
Storyette of the Day.

The late Sir Herbert Tree was
persuaded last winter in New York
to attend a matinee given by a
stragedian of the old super-demon-
strative school.
The tragedian distinguished him
self under Trees observant eye. He
roared, he CRASHED his teeth, he tore
about : the stage like wild Prus-
sian when the bread ration is re-
duced.
Between the acts Sir Herbert Wis
tied him. He lay back in an arm
chair in profuse perspiration. He
looked up anxiously from the towel
with which he was drying himself
he looked up hoping for a word OF
praise; but Tree only, said, in his
most fippant and airy tones: -,
"How we'll your skin actsP-
Rehoboth Sunday Herald.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11
Wants Closer Quarantine.

Omaha, Nov. 9.-To the Editor of
The Bee: Would like to ask Health
commissioner Manning why it is
that scarlet fever, diphtheria and
other contagious diseases are quar-
antined and members of families
who have "flu" are allowed to run
at large? JAMES DAVIS
1887 Marcy ST
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11
Away With the Tax-Eaters.

Republican members elected to the legisla-
ture have work before then, that will be Of
great benefit to the taxpayers of this state as
against the great horde of tax-eaters placed at
the public crib by laws passed by previous leg
islative bodies. Either Nebraska must have a
house cleaning or taxes will increase from year
to year until forbearance will cease to be viz
tue and taxpayers compelled to move out.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11
Hymn of Victory.

1t tickles me to beat the Dutch,
But l will not be rude
And shout too loud, or crowd too much.
When sinners are subdued
Since truth is vindicated. tho,
am we'll satisfied, yea, DO.
Where now the royal diadem
Worn by the Douglas boss?
And where the doughty Gilbert M,
Whose fame has suffered loss?
And where are those whose shady tricks
Returned them less than nothing?
Blk in State Journal
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11
Let's Get Together.

Now that the political machine has been
busted in Nebraska and the personal feelings
have been relieved of some of the bitterness,
wouldn't it be fine thing if the people would
forget that we have gone through a heated
political campaign and dwell once more in unity
just as good citizens should? Someone had to
lose and so far as we have been able to ascer-
tain the democrats have shown themselves to
be the kind that can taste defeat and come up
with a smile-Columbus News
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

Omaha must not abandon its effort to secure
municipal home rule. If it's worth fighting for,
it's worth fighting it out to finish, no matter
how long it takes.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

We believe the republican landslide is due
in a measure to the prediction appeal Of
President Wilson for the election of democrats.
Republicans did not relish the unfavorable re-
Election on their representatives in congress,
firm and Consistent support. The president fol-
lowed his adjournment Of politics with too much
partisanship to either win or force support of
the Administrators candidates in the election.
-Wayne Herald
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11
Where, Oh, Where?

Now that the smoke of battle has cleared
away" will it be in order to inquire the where
abouts of one William Jennings Bryan, three
times candidate OF the democratic party for the
presidency, who in the past, has never missed
an opportunity to close the campaign in Ne
braska with speaking'tou of the state? Will
any of the main cogs in the Mullen-Hitchcock-
Gooch wrecked machine kindly answer?-Be-
atrice Express.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

The president of the new Bavarian republic
is said to be fine speaker. Such talent may
secure his election, but it will take more than
that to develop his power. The Germans have
had enough-of talk from the top.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

The Huns long range terror" gun ought
to be planted muzzle down in Potsdammerplatz
as an enduring reminder to future generations
Of the futility of trying to scare freemen into
submission,
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11
The t(,uest NJ Honor.

The republicans are now looking for the
fellow who induced the president to issue that
appeal. They feel that he is entitled to sit at
the head of the banquet table and to enjoy at
least one un-Hooverized meal at their expense.
Beatrice Express.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

Prince Max assures those Germans who are
fortunate enough to be away from home that
they were lucky to be so situated. Those in
termed in America surely were.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

One spy system, somewhat damaged by use,
might be obtained on reasonable terms on
application to the keeper in charge at Will
helmstrasse. Its former owner has no further
need for it, having changed his business
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

One of Henry Ford's dreams came true at
last. 1t was postponed four years, and Frau
Schwimmer passed out of it entirely, otherwise
it is as good as new
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

If "Nicky" were only alive to see Willy
now, the sight might console him for wha
happened at Pskov
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11
A Prophet There Is.

big Jeff" was elected to congress from the
Omaha district and it is safe to predict that he
will be candidate four years hence for Senator
Hitchcock's shoes.-Fremont Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

The reds are to have trial at government
in Germany, and we most devouty hope they
will do better than they did in Russia. y
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

Putting Bertha Krupp in Jail will not recall
any of the shots fired from cannon made at
Essen, but it may remind some of the other
German plutocrats Of what is ahyad of them,
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

Omaha is expected to dig pretty deeply to
produce its share of the consolidated War Com
munty Service fund, but watch the people do it.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11
In Omaha 30 Years Ago Today.

Mrs. Ella Clifford and daughter Of
Elnwood, ILL.,, is in the city, the
guests of Mrs. P. ]. Nicholas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pepper OF the
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

It was the crown prince, you may recall
who said this was silly war" but it became
serious enough for him and his family.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

Urging German civilians to be calm is not
likely to produce any sense of security among
the populace disturbed by the sight Of its i'm
perial army running for its life.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

While waiting for Germany's answer, will
it be in order to wonder if Colonel House is
also to represent America at the peace council!
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11
The Nebraska Landslide
Some Consolation.

Defeat has its consolation, because it might
have been more serious. Just think of the
aiser!-Aurora Sun.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

The ex-kaiser might find laugh now and
then by looking over some of the speeches he
made four years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

The democratic congress starts on its last
lap Tuesday. Just watch it hustle to wind up
business by March 4.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

Another thing that will go out with the
lIohenzollerns is the goose STEP" Both were
freaks.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

You think great saving is effected by
letting women do mems work."
Yes; in ways we didn't anticipate.
We can now cut down sisters overalls to
fit little Observation-Disclosures Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

Wonder if the Hun cut off the hgh-power
current while the late Kaiser Bill made his way
through the barbed wire fence into Holland?
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

Mrs. Blowit-I could have married four
OF the wealthiest men in town
Her Husbard-Why didn't you, The
whole -FOUR might have been able to pay
your dress bills.-Chicago News
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

Keep the boys smiling, over there and here,
by helping out the war service funds.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

The old strategy of git thar fustest witt
the mostest men" is now working wonders il
Europe.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

How paradoxical Is success in life"
What do you mean?"
why, a man generally finds there 1,
room at the top by going to the bottom
OF things. Chicago Post
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

OF course you noted what really happened
in Berlin when the news OF our election reached
there
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

Omaha may need domestic relations court,
but il needs a lot of other things even more
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

This is the same Reichstag that endorsed
the war in 1914, but it knows lot more now.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11
MIRTHFUL REMARKS.

saw your husband passing the srowl.
er the other day."
my husband never goes near q saloon,
I'd have you know"
II didn't say he did. All saw him
do was to walk by the bulldog next
door. "-Baltmore American.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

Come across for the War Work!E
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

Aged Criminal (who has lust got a life
sentence)-Oh, yer honor, I shall never
live to do 1t.
Judge soothingly)-Never mind! Do
as much of 1t as you can.-Boston Tran
script
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

"rhey call our American army unsea
soned troops"
We'll. they were fairly we'll mustered
in, have plenty Of pep and now every
body admits they are the salt of the
earth."-Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

Willie-Paw. what Is meant by strait
ened circumstances.
Paw--Straightened circumstance, IN
highbrow for being down and out, my
son.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-11

Familiar with the use Of files?" auer-
led the manager Of the applicant for the
typist's berth"
quite" was her, reply; father kept a
hardware store."-Pearson's Weekly.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-12
EUROPE FACES DIRE
FOOD AND FUEL SHORTAGE
be just possible to raise the absolutely
necessary meat ration.

be just possible to raise the absolutely
necessary meat ration.
The relation of the general economic
breakdown to agriculture Is indicated
in both England and Germany by mat
tiers affecting the supply of agricultural
machinery. In Germany there Is q
most serious shortage Of all kinds Of
agricultural tools and machines, be-
cause the old ones have worn out and
there is neither metal nor manufactur-
ing capacity to provide new ones.
In England the complaint particular
ly concerns the supply Of motor plows.
The government long ago promised
that thousands Of these would be fur
nished in time to put a greatly in
creased acreage in cereals under cult
walton In 1918. Now when the fall
blowing season Is on II develops that
want Of shipping or other reasons have
prevented the delivery Of anything like
an adequate number of these ma
chimes.
A Dresden physician who is quoted
as an authority, has recently dis
cussed the German food situation as
regards the requirements and supplies
Of various classes Of consumers. He
finds that children up to eight
years Of age are receiving a reason
ably satisfactory ration, but the
amount allowed to those from eight to
eighteen is utterly insufficient and that
the shortage seriously threatens the
physical vitality of the next genera
ton.
Some Of the German jurisdictions
have recently announced that newly
married couples will be granted a
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-12

Little Princess Jeanne, youngest
member Of the Italian royal family,
photographed while on visit to
wounded soldiers recently, returned
from the Italian battlefront. The
princess is one of the most popular
members Of the kings family, espe-
cially with the Italian public. She Is
idolized by the soldiery.
double food allowance for the first six
weeks Of their married life! Else
where provision has been made to
double the food allowances Of nursing
and expectant mothers.
The effort to find fodder for animals
has started the professors on many
Investigations and inquiries. Doctor
Degen, director of the seed testing sta
ton in Budapest, claims to have dis
covered two valuable articles Of fod-
der. He writes:
"The searush (Bolboschaenus mari
timus) was known, as regards the part
above ground, as fodder equal in
value to straw. Recent experiments
have, however, shown that the tubers
growing on the roots underground are
far more valuable. They come very
near to the horse chestnut In the
amount of raw protein, raw fat and
starch contents, without the bitterness.
II they are used for the manufacture
Of spirits the wash. either wet or
dried, can also be used for fodder.
'"The pond bullrush (Schaenoplec-
tus lacustris) also contains valu-
able underground organ. The horizon
tai roots, containing a great quantity
of starch, form a good concentrated
fodder. If used in distilleries the
wash Is not so valuable as that from
the searush. But In a time of need
1t Is a raw material that can be used
for various purposes"
Milk famine confronts all Europe.
The situation has long been bad. and
grows steadily worse everywhere.
There is constant and increasing con-
fiict between the various state and mu-
nicipal authorities dealing with the
food question throughout Germany. In
this regard the German situation is
much more complicated and difficult
to handle than the English.
The state and municipal govern
ments in Germany are very jealous of
their authority In their respective ju-
| risdictiOns, and the federal authorities
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-12
After the War,

In 1914, the old world, as we know it.
suddenly became without form and
void, and darkness was upon the face
of the deep; but now We begin to be-
lieve that all the time the spirit Of
God was moving upon the face of the
waters, and that presently he shall
say, LET there be light" writes Mar
garet +. Montague, in the Atlantic.
The first act Of the great drama was
war and blood and destruction; but
now there begins to be great hope
fiarinS through the darkness in many
different quarters, and voices of many
watchmen set upon towers begin to cry
the glimmer of daybreak. Perhaps the
world, sailing a dark track, has all
along been headed toward a great con-
summation.-"Time's burst Of dawn"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-12
Chance to Marry Free.

Lorain, O.-Mayor L. NJ. Moore of
Lorain has been mayoring two years,
and has not yet performed marriage
ceremony. Now he wants to marry
some couple before he becomes an
EEK" and before his powers as a matri-
monial splicer expire.
II have read up on the require
ments and believe I can do q good
job" said the mayor.
"All that I need is a couple. 70 the
first applying will marry them free.
and give the bride q present"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-12
JAPANESE BUILD
ESQ SHIPS A YEAR

Tokio.-Japan is able to build
$50 ships a year. their tonnage
totaling 100000, according to
a government statement. The
shipbuilding business of Japan
has had an unprecedented
growth since the beginning Of
the war, and on September
there were 113 shipbuilding
slips owned by AZ firms, besides
"a slips which are building and
will be ready before the end of
the year. These facilities are
more than three times as great
as at the beginning Of the war.
Each slip is capable Of turning
out a ship of more than 1000
tonnage In less than a year.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-12

DR.. Georges WE'LL, who was a MEM
Der of the reichstag for Metz, was I'm
Paris just before the outbreak of the
war and instead of returning home to
face certain death or Imprisonment
he at once enlisted in the French army.
He is now attached to the corps Of in
terpreters and has been lecturing in
England.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-12
Business Failures lin Holland.

. Consul Frank w. Mahin reports
from Amsterdam that the number o,
business failures in Holland durins
the first nine months of 1917 was 679,
In comparison with ZOE and 1859 dur
ing the corresponding periods of 1915
and 1915, respectively. The number
also declined in 1915 compared with
1914. Failures have decreased abcuf
one-haf since the war began
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-19
TWO SIGOURNEY
PIONEERS ARE DEAD

Sigourney, Feb. 16.-Death entered
the home of two of the oldest families
in Sigourney within the last twenty
four hours. On Thursday afternoon
Samuel S. Carr, one OF the pioneers OF
this community passed away at the
age OF 81 years. He leaves surviving
his widow and one granddaughter Of
Minneapolis Funeral services will be
held from the residence on Saturday
morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by the
Rev. c.. r. Zimmerman Of the Meth
odist church, to be followed by inter-
ment in Pleasant Grove cemetery.
On Friday afternoon at his home in
northeast Sigourney Louis Fry died at
the age of 50 years. Mr.. Fry leaves sur
viving his widow, one son Henry Fry
and four daughters. Mrs. Furmaster,
Mrs. Hurst, Mrs. Van Fleet and Sylvia
at home. Funeral arrangements have
not definitely been made. but will like
ly be held on Sunday morning. Both
these gentlemen were highly re-
spected citizens of the community and
had been prominent in local affairs and
numbered their friends by their ac-
quaintances.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-19
.PARADES GIVE
WAY TO WAR
RAILWAY CONGESTION sPoiLs
PLANS FOR WAsHfNGToN's
BIRTHDAY DELIBERATIONS

Washington, D. c. Feb. 16-Railway
freight congestion on eastern lines and
the necessity OF moving the last contin.
gent of the national army will proven.
any extensive movement of soldiers to
cities for parades on Washington's
birthday, Director General McAdoo ex-
planned today. In a letter to Major
General John Biddle, acting chief of
stan, the director genera, declared
that it would be impossible to trans
port the 315th infantry and the 312th
artillery, Pennsylvania national army
troops, from Camp Meade to Phi;a-
delphia for a Washington's birthday
parade.
Thousands Of passenger cars and
locomotives will be required for the
movement of the last contingent of
the national army to training camps
beginning February % and these are
being assembled in all parts Of the
country. In some localities where
congestion is not serious, troop move
ments for parade purposes will be
possible particularly when camps are
located only few miles from cities.
The director general is eager to pro-
vide for such movements wherever
possible and will instruct regional d.
rectors to make every effort to trans
port the troops unless the movement
of more vital supplies would be ham
pered.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-19
KAISER TRAPPED.
bYTR0TZKY|SM
Bolshevik Leaders, Course
Creates Unhappy Worry
For Germany.

Washington, D. c.. Feb. 1e-Ofdcia!
Washington's opinion Of bolshesik
Foreign Minister Trotzky's decision
for no war and still no peace with Ger
many is that Trotzky, whether know
ing 1t or not has placed Germany in a
military and diplomatic predicament.
Movements Of German troops from
the Russian front have been stopped
and it is believed by military men
here that no further withdrawal Of
forces can be made until Berlin de-
cides on a policy toward the bolshe-
wiki. Such Official reports as have
been received do not say clearly
whether the Rehabilitation OF Russian
troops has been continued, but they
do indicate a reorganization Of the red
guard.
Germany, by repudiating the no an
nexation policy, officials here think,
has widened the breach with German
socialists who cry for peace. They
also think Germany will be forced to
60 totthe aid of the Ulrainians if the
bolsheviki attack them
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-19
HAS HAND BATTLE
WITH LARGE WOLF

Bellebue, Feb. 16-One Larry
O'Brien, living near Worthington. in
Dubuue county, recently had an exper-
fence he will not soon forget O'Brien
tracked a fox to it's den and set a trap
for it. Returning a few days later, he
found the trap had been carried away,
and following the trail he found the
trap and fox, but the latter had been
partly devoured by wolves.
He followed the trail Of the wolves.
and it led him to the same den in which
the fox had been trapped. He set the
trap for the wolf, and wheE he came
back the trap had been carried far back
in the den.
Here O'Brien showed he was no cow
ard, for he crawled back into the den
for ten feet, and grabbing hold of the
VOLTS tail, tried to pull it out. The
wolf turned and Bit him in the neck
Then began two hour underground
struggle, the man with only his bare
hands and strong arms. pitted against
the snarling cruelty Of the wolf with it's
sharp teeth and nails. Nearly exhaust
ed, O'Brien finally got hold Of the wolf
by the neck and choked 1t to death.
When he reached home. he was COW
cred with blood from the scratches and
wounds.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-19
SOME WOMEN INSIST
ON SERVING FRUIT

Eddyville, Feb. 49, The different
church societies have recently re-
ceived communications from the gov
eminent officials advising them to
conform strictly to the laws OF con.
servation and omit serving when it
would be classed as fourth meal.
The sentiment Of the societies in
general favors the suggestion and
most of the churches have decided to
discontinue during the war. Some
through their interest in the church
and the societies OF the churches be-
lieve that it would be best to con-
tinue serving but that only fruits or
food stufs should be served which
would in no way interfere with the
laws Of conservation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-19
Poles RESENT
BEING ROBBED
Germany Codes a Valuable
Portion of Territory
to Ukraine.

London, Feb. 16.-There IS much
feeling against the central powers
in Warsaw, the capital of Russian
Poland, and great excitement prevails.
according to an exchange Telegraph
dispatch from Copenhagen. The work
men are said to be planning demon
STATIONS. The streets are being pa
trolled by soldiers and policemen.
Much feeling has been aroused in
Russian Poland over the Ukrainian
peace terms by which the province of
Cholm, formerly contained in Poland.
was ceded to the Ukraine. A dispatch
from Amsterdam Friday reported a
Berlin newspaper as saying that the
Polish members Of the Austrian par
lament were embittered against
Austria because of the peace arrange
ments. In addition to losing Cholm,
Poland was to be stripped of Lodz and
Dombrovitza and access to the sea
was refused the Poles.1
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-19
TOWN PEOPLE WANT
WORK ON FARMS

Waterloo, Feb. 16.-That men with
their families are willing to desert
the bright lights OF the cities and
towns and the picture shows for life
on the farm is strongly emphasized in
a want ad by Fairbank farmer. The
ad brought forty replies In one day,
thirty-two from Waterloo. three from
Cedar Falls, with scattering returns
from other towns.
Some Of the men, apparently
realizing there would be more apply
ing than could be accommodated, re-
quested that their names, in case
they were rejected. be handed to
other farmers needing help.
Many farmers in Waterloo who
have been living in retirement ara
planning to return to the country and
till the soil next season.