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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16
WHERE DOES GERMANY COME IN,

The president, some of the senators, and
many of the unofficial advocates of the "swa-
low it whole" plan for disposng of the treaty
have insisted that any notifications in the text
as submitted will subject US to the humiliation
of approaching Germany for new treaty.
Why they do not make clear.
Germany has nothing whatever to say with
regard to Shantung; the question of the voting
power in the assembly does not affect Ger
many. as that country is not yet and may never
become a member of the League of Nations;
the relation between the constitution of the
United States and Article X is not a German
affair, nor is the Monroe Doctrine or our in
sistence on the right of regulating our own do
mestic policies and of determining what ques-
tons are domestic and our own to deal with
Senator Hitchcock in presenting his minor
ity report disposed of the whole question very
neatly. He said Germany was told when to
sign and where to sign. The defeated foe was
not consulted as to terms of the treaty nor is
it at all likely that he will be. In what better
position is Germany today than at any time
since the armistice was signed ten months ago?
The power that compelled acceptance of the
terms offered still is potent.
No notifications of the terms as they affect
Germany has yet been proposed Assertions
that we will have to go to Berlin, hat in hand
to beg for treaty are ridiculous efforts to
befog the public mind. Our dealings on this
point are with our associates in the war. Nor
is it in any sense unreasonable to ask that they
make some concession to America. England
France and Italy are friendly and Japan pro-
fesses tn he What DANGER can he found in
going to our friends with request for reason
able notifications of the language of the treaty
on points that need clearing up? In any event,
the German bugaboo is straw man. and will
soon be withdrawn from public view.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16
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side and had helped him to climb
on the mules back.
Thank you," gulped the prince.
It's harder to swim than l
thought"
IFS easy-if you know how"
replied Billy.
And easy to drown If you don't
know" added Peggy.
From across the waters came the
song Of the mermaid. calling to the
prince:
Come to me. o my prince, strong and
Come to me on the crest of a wave
The prince gave little groan of
despair.
how-how?"
"Hee-haw! Just stay on my back
and III take you there" brayed
Balky Sam.
Beware the mermaid" She
may he a siren who is Turing you to
harm" warned Peggy. but the
prince did not heed her. Balky Sam
shook his head to get the water out
of his nose. and set out for the
rocky island at a rate which would
soon have left Peggy and Billy far
behind if Billy had not made an
other quick grab. This time he got
Balky Sam by the tail and hung on
for all he was worth. And as he
went by Peggy grabbed Billy by the
back of his waist She felt that the
prince might need to be guarded
against his own folly.
So they set off to find the mer-
maid, with Balky Sam snorting and
padding like a steamboat and Billy
and Peggy towing along behind like
barges following tug.
1t was a good thing that Peggy
and Billy got into this tow, for the
rocky island where sat the singing
mermaid was far out in the lake
much further than they would have
dared to swim alone.
Sweeter grew the song as they
drew near the rocks and clearer
grew their vision of the singing
mermaid. She herself was all un-
knowing that they were near, for
the waves hid them from sight
"Ah. but she is wondrous fair"
murmured the prince, and Peggy
and Billy agreed with him. Never
had they seen more charming
maiden.
What did tell you?" trium-
nhantly hooted Judge Owl, who had
flown along with them.
Prince of dollars. prince OF my heart
Cruel is the fate that keeps us apart
So sang the mermaid And the
answer came Unexpectedly for the
prince sat up straight on Balky
Sans back. stretched out his arms
toward her and cried out loudly:
NO fate can keep us apart |
come, | come, my beautiful mer-
maid love"
The mernaid'S song ended in
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16
County Orouuiya!iou

What counties in Nebraska have
supervisors and what counties have
commissioners II. $.
The following 80 counties are un-
der the township plan Of government
and have supervisors: Adams, Ante
lope. Boyd. Buffalo, Burt, Butler,
Clay, Cunning, Custer. Dixon, Dodge.
Fillmore, Franklin. Gage, Hall, Har-
Ian, Holt, kearney, kno%. Merricli,
Nance, Phelps, Platte. Richard"on.
Seward, sherman. Valley, Webster
and York. All other of the IS coun-
ties have commissioners.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16
A WINDOW.
(By The FOntenelle.)

JUST bit OF wood and birdland
Just little clump Of fern;
ret a city day is gladdened
Nv the grateful burst OF song
someone gives this happy vision
of the heart OF things worth while;
someone In the world of tumult
Thought to give this little smile.
NO commercial tone engages
In the setting OF the scene;
no one buys these wares for cages
From their fairyland Of green.
-MOLLIE D. CHESNUI
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16

Americans continue to make great sacri-
fees on the altar of carelessness the FIRE losses
recorded for the last few weeks being entirely
too large. Destruction of food and building
material at this time is as deplorable as though
it had occurred during the war More vigilance
is the only remedy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16

Talk about the potato yield of 100000
bushels for Nebraska being only half crop
is nonsense. The yield for 1918, the biggest on
record and especially stimulated by war condi-
tons, was only 10,300,0O0 bushels, which fact
suggests that the present seasons harvest will
be very near normal 1t is by such loose state
ments with reference to crop yields that en-
courages the prohteer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16

Stenographer Bulltt's statement rides" so
far ~ denials from either Mr. Lansing or COL
onel House are concerned. People viii appre-
ciate their silence.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16

"Jitney" ice stations close record year.
Now let the Water board take steps to extend
the service, so that all who wish may get benefit
from it.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16

New records for receipts of live stock at
the local yards look good at first, but back Of
them is the specter of denuded ranges which
must be restocked before normal conditions
can come again. Legislation will not help this
situation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16

Mr.. Bullitts chapter of history concerning
the Paris doings was not listened to by any
democrats, greatly to their present dismay.
Feisning indifference to committee proceedings
occasionally costs something
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16

How and where to park autos on the streets
Il worrying the city commission. One good
thing to keep in mind is the right of the public
to use the thoroughfares for passage Of traffic.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16

An American aviator has mounted to $4,000
feet and finds the air getting warmer up there.
This may be refuge in winter time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16

Former Field Marshal Won Mackensen is
reported interned at Saloniki. How art the
mighty fallen, indeed!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16

Omaha amateur ball players have kept the
city on the sporting map, if the profes sionals
did fall down on the job.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16

The mayor should worry about being
"booed" at Sunday bali game. The umpire
has stood it for years.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16

An increase of $260Oo000 n local bank de-
posits for the year is fair indication of the
measure Of prosperity hereabouts. And an in
crease Of SCI 100000 in loans shows the dollars
are not idle.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16

Governor Coolidge has the right idea as to
.policemen's unions, and the courage to uphold
the dignity of the Commonwealth of Massachu-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16

Amateur wireless operators may listen i
but not talk, for the war is not yet over i
America.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16

Senator McCumber's effort to split the diff
ference between the majority and minority re-
ports amounts to just about that much and
no more
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16

You will have to admit that Policeman
Brigham was busy boy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16
DREAMLAND
ADVENTURE
By DADDY.
"rHE CHARMING MERMAID"

peggy. Billy. Balky Sam and Judge
Owl so to see mermaid who sits on the
rocks in a lake and sings to 4 handsome
prince. Drawn by her song, the prince
jumps into the lake. seeking to answer
her call)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16

Morals" that must be supported by thug
gerry and murder is not good for any com
munity.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16

little cry OF fear. her eyes grew big
in alarm and all Of a sudden she
vanished, One moment she was
there, radiant in her beauty as she
sang her love song. The next mo-
ment she was gone. and the empty
waves Tapped the rock where she
had sat.
Tomorrow will be told what appears in
place of the mermad.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16

Having reached Portland, the president is
not going much ilrther west, unless he puts
out to sea.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16

Omaha voters will be asked to say whether
new Jail is wanted, slight concession from
the commissioners.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16

Omaha started off the Jewish relief fund
very happily. The hard work is yet to come.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16

D'Annunzios politics show signs of de-
cadence, whatever may be said of his dramas.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16

Omahas regular police force will now go
on duty.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16
You should know that
The Federal Land Bank in Omaha
is one of the leading institutions of
its kind in the United States.

The city commission has duty, also.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16

sterling is equivalent to $500 in American
money, which brings the shilling to little over
q cents. The German mark is figured in this
article as equal in value to the English shilling
Editor Beel
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-16
Keeping House IN Berlin
From the London Times.

Berlin, July % [By Mail.)-As was passing
down the Fredrichstrasse today my eye was
caught by crowd Of people which suddenly
collected in front of delicatessen shop.
1t was only with difficulty that one could
get near enough to see what it was that at
tracted so much attention. I heard exclama-
tons of wonder and admiration, and on look
ing little more closely saw-a bunch of ba-
nanas which the shopkeeper had just hung up
in the window and which was novelty to the
Berliners, who for nearly five years have seen
not trace of this fruit, once so plentiful and
cheap in the capital
The smiling faces and little jokes made it
quite evident that the banana was recognized
as symbol of peace and that the delight felt
at its presence was due to the evidence it at
forded that the blockade was thing of the
past.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-11-19
Work in flrst degre at the X F.
lodge next Monday night.

work in first degre at the X r.
lodge next Monday night.
%. a. Durham is a business Wis
itor in Des Moines this week
Mrs. M. F. Leroy was visitor
in Chicago several days last week
Hubert Carr was visitor in Chi
cago last Saturday.
Read what McKeag Brothers say
about their bread In their advertise
ment this week.
Earl Hutson OF Waterloo was q
guest OF his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
d. Hutson. the first Of the week.
Miss Maud Hun and Miss Blanche
Robinson were visitors in Des Moines
last Friday and Saturday.
Norman Pierce spent Saturday at
Ames, and witnessed the football
game at that place.
Mrs. A. Wilson and daughter. Miss
Maurine. left Tuesday night for points
In Nebraska, where they visit with
relatives and friends.
Rev. A. w. Caul, formerly pAsy
tor OF the Baptist church Of this city,
was visitor in Manchester Tues
day.
Robert Hutchinson, a student at
Grinnell college. spent Sunday with
his parents Mr. and Mrs5Jos- Hutchin-
son.
Thomas Norris. student in the
state university at Iowa City, spent
several days last week with his par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Norris. 81
Mrs. Arthur Middleton and son Of
Canton. Mississippi, arrived here last.
week for visit In the homes OF Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. W. Miller and Mr.. and
Mrs. Hugh Middleton. Mr.. Middle
ton and daughters will arrive here
next week for visit with their rela-
tives
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mccormick
were at Galena, Illinois, Monday to
attend the funeral OF an old time
friend Mr., w. p. Swing, prominent
hardware man, and for many years
a travelling salesman, who made Man.
chester on his trips. Mr.. Swing is
well remembered by large number
of Manchester men, and the news OF
his death will be received with keen
regret -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-11-19

, Mr.. Geo. Corliss of Independence
was business visitor in Manchester
Monday and was guest of the Man
chester Commercial club at dinner
on Monday evening.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-11-19
HULLE GIVES IOWA MEMORIAL

"The Iowa Memorial Union is q
very great project, and should com
mend itself to the people Of our great
state who are interested in preserv.
ing its history" So writes Congress.
man Harry e. Hull from Washington
to Fred w. Sargent. chairman Of the
Union, which Is conducting cam.
paign this month to raise $1,000,000
for memorial building at the Uni
versity Of Iowa In honor of the sons
and daughters OF the university who
served in the Civil War, the Spanish
American War, and the World War.
when the report OF the last great
war is written" says Congressman
Hull, Iowa will be found among the
foremost OF those states that gave
their wealth and their sons to pre-
serve the democracy of the world.
Other states are AL prepared to per-
petuate the memory Of those brave
sons so that future generations may
know their deeds Of heroism and val
or. It is not only right, but proper
and its duty, for the state Of Iowa to
do likewise, 80 that we shall occupy
our rightful place in the history Of
the nations. No more effective way
could be devised to accomplish this
object than the formation Of such an
organization as the Iowa Memorial
Union.
The University Of Iowa reaches
out to all portions Of the state. Its
alumni are numbered by the thous-
ands, and to perpetuate their deeds
in the arrives Of the university Is to
perpetuate the history Of the state.
! sincerely hope that an who have
studied at the university will lend
hearty support to this worthy prof.
ect."
The million dollar campaign will
reach its elimination in the week Inn
mediately following November 21-22,
which is Homecoming time for the un-
iyersity. All over the country where
Iowa graduates live there will be at
that time q general canvass.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-11-19
CON ] S
interesting News Items fren The
Manchester Democrat Regarding
People Who Had Important Part
Lii Early Activities Of the County.
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
NOV. %, 1899

~ NOvs ~ ASSSw./
A farewell reception was to be CIV
en- Rev G. r Lusk and wife at the
home Of Nj. and Mrs. W. g. Beeman.
A. A. Anderson and daughter had
gone to Ottawa. Kansas. to attend the
funeral Of the formers sister, Mrs.
C. p. Crane. 1.
St Patrick's church at Monti had
recently been enlarged and ornamen-
ted
Ralph Durham had been advance
agent for the Salisbury Orchestra but
had resigned.
Mrs. Geo. Toogpod had just moved
into her new home. The home is now
owned by Mrs. Eliza Russell.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-11-19
4 BIT or HISTORY

The first national corn show was
held in Chicago in 1907 under the aus
pieces Of the business men Of Chicago,
This brought together. large exhibits
Of corn and grain and Was deemed
worth while. At that time anational
corn association was organized and
took up the matter of holding national
corn shows. The next shows were
hold Ct Omaha III 1908 and Ia 1909.
The show Wa then moved to Column
bus. Ohio, In 1911. The next national
corn exposition was held u Columbia,
8. C.. IN 1913. The exposition then
went to Dallas, Texas. IN February
1914. Since that time NO national corn
show has ever been held. Il Va
toand tlek cqRn salA grain interests
appre ciated the show and made large
and worth while exhibits. On the 9TH
u hand. II was not possible to ct
: sufficient number Of people to It
tend the shows TO warrant the hold
ing OF THO same. Or y fha9cs them
In the proper way. For this reason
they were discontinusd. !
Il has been the feeling for I great
many years that ! corn ana grain
show could DO held In connection With
the Internationally ivs Stock Expesi-
ton The 1iya atQck bQainsss 4.
founded upon tue grain and hay crop
lofo country. LtSTSA6ck men are
GPintsfested ID the development slsssain,
And forage crops. Since these two ins
|tarestss work hand "A hand, there is
every reason why they should be join
"a and oprated together.
h Dean G. y Curtiss was elected
president Of the international Live
Sock Exposition Association this past
var and at once proceeded to afTSn9e
.Ior an international CDsin and Hay
AShdw, He approached the Chicago
Beard OF Trade. which body 1greed'
to contribute 10000 ID cash prem-
iums. With this % basis the live
stock management agreed Ia meet the
overhead expenses. All Is now under
way, and there are big prospects for
q fine display. In addition 70 COM
petitive exhibits, there will be large
number Of educational exhibits at the
master show. to be held In Chicago
from November 29th to December 9Th.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-11-19
FORTY YEARS AGO.

November IL, 1913
The new Masonic Temple was to
be dedicated about December 18th.
The Dickens club was to meet with
Mrs. w. N. Boynton.
Rev. J. P. Barrett had rendered his
resignation as pastor Of the 'Congre-
gational church.
Gerald, the year old son Of J. M.
Haran' had fallen from horse and
broken his left arm.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-11-19

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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-11-19

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Superintendent w. A. Ottilie is
now making calls on the rural schools
in nifty Ford touring car which he
bought Of J. M. Jones & Sons, and,
which, by the way, Is equipped with
self starter and storm curtains. Mr..
Ottilie can be more comfortable. in
his jitAey on cold day than the av-
eraxe business man in Manchester
can hope to be In his Office where
he has to depend on steam (?) from
the city heating plant
Every housewife in Manchester
and vicinity will be vitality interested
IN the large advertisement of the w.
d. Hoyt Company. appearing on an
other page Of this issue Of The Demo-
crat. The Hoyt Company Is telling
you something about the Maytag Multi
Motor Washing machine, which light
ems the work Of the women In the
home. A motor driven washing mach
inc is as necessary in the modern
home as anything one could think OF.
II. A. Strickland leaves the first Of
the week for Lavina, Montana, and
will eat Thanksgiving dinner in the
home Of his son. Percy. Mrs. Strick-
land has been in Lavina for four.
weeks, and during that time they have
had four full sized billiards, with
plenty of snow for good slefghing. Mr..
and Mrs. Strickland will go to Calf
ornia later in the winter and thus es-
cape shoveling coal.
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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-31

might as we'll begin searching for
her at once" went on John. Imme-
diately they started toward the back
entrance through the tunnel.
Bridget, having finished her prayers
at the side of Ethe's bed, got upon her
feet and drying her eyes with her
apron, sadly left the room. Scarcely
had she closed the door behind her
than the door of the large closet
which the girl had used, opened softly
while into the room stepped the
leather jerkined Hermit, bearing the
Unconscious girl in his arms. Carry
ing her to the side of the bed, he laid
her gently upon it, then with tender
smile opened the door leading to the
living room and peered into 1t. Find
ing it empty, he stole within and con
,cealed himself just in time to escape
the eye Of the returning Irish woman
So close had been his escape that the
door to Ethel's room was still NOV
ing slightly.
! sThe door!" she cried, covering hel
face with her hands. by the blessic
Saints tbs moving. IT'S her spirit.
Seeing his chance to escape, the her
init was quick to avail himself Of It
;Slipping back into the room of the girl
,he entered the closet, raised trap ID
the floor and disappeared through it,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-31

Aroused by Bridget's cry, Morgan
and the Spider hurriedly entered the
chamber of the girl, Bridget following
trembling at their heels. One glance
at the bed halted them as though they
had run into wall, and rendered
speechless by the sight that met thei1
eyes they stood staring. Throwing her
self upon the bed, Bridget clasped the
girl in her arms, her cry arising aloud
and shrill.
'Merciful hivens. 'Tis herself alive
: and warrum."
Lord! what a fright you gave US,
Ethel" cried Morgan, apparently over
joyed at seeing her alive. :Ten US
about it." One shoe off and one shoe
on, she sat up, smiling family.
'While I was in the loft I heard
voice which could not recognize say
that John was in the Devils Pocket
and I went to find out. I heard an
explosion as I entered, and knew no
more until just this moment. Where
is Mr.. Davisr' Solemnly the Hawk re-
piled.
"He followed you in-well, he Is
buried under half the mountain"
With gasping cry her head fell for
ward upon the matronly bosom OF
Bridget, and for some moments no
sound was heard save the sobs of the
younger woman and the consoling
whispers of the one who held her. Sud-
denly Ethel freed herself and sprang
to her feet, her tears gone; deter
mination upon her face.
II am going back to look for him"
With a quick glance at his confederate
the Hawk replied.
"very we'll. You and Bridget get
YOUR horse and Mr.. Bellas and / will
follow you with the tools and ropes"
At once the women departed from the
room, leaving the plotters alone once
more.
"Of course somebody carried her
here, but who" muttered Morgan
"Suppose we ride to the top Of the
hill and take look about?" Together
they left the house.
From the crest Of the hill they look.
ed down upon the mouth of the Pocket
where the two women were already
working Intellectually at the pile. Sud-
denly Morgan, glancing down a ra'
vine in another direction, saw cap
with an eagle feather in it arising from
a hole, and raising hiS gun fired quick
ly. With a jerk the cap disappeared
and with the Spider at his side the
Hawk rushed toward the entrance
where the cap haI been, and rolling
a great boulder over the mouth Of the
orifce. the Hawk mopped his brow
as grin spread over his face.
"Tha. will keep that cursed Indian
there until he starves. Now let's 60
down and help the girls get Davis
carcass out"
For an hour the two men and two
women -;orked side by side, accom-
plishing little and wholly unaware that
within the other cave Davis and Rain