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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04
, RED CROSS SEALS.

am the Red Cross Christmas
Seal!
The careless eye sees me as a lit
tie patch of merry colors, with
rough edges and sticky back. The
careful eye sees in me courageous
knight, valiant for health.
am a pioneer. Before my un.
relenting blows the wilderness OF
ignorance, indifference and misinfor-
nation is being conquered. In its
place I am erecting the edihce Of
cnlightment, set III broad fields of
energy, basking, in the benefcent
rays of knowledge.
am snatching the wells Of super
stition from the eyes Of those who
refuse to see.
In my strong hands | take the
tender. conhding hands of children
and lead them into paths Of health
knowledge.
send my ministers forth, daJ
after day, further and ever further
into the dark realms of inertia ant
complacency.
Because I am the Red Cross
Christmas Seal you know me only
one month in the year. You sha.
know me throughout all the day:
and weeks and years of your life
You shall know me as the Modern
Health Crusader; as the Schoo
Nurses; as the Public Health Nurse
as the Public Health Clinic; as the
Open Air School; as the Tubercu-
losis Sanatorium; as the Tubercu-
losis association.
am an inseparable part Of your
every day life.
am the Messenger of Good
Health, the Herald of the New Day
of Right Living.
| am dumb; but | am eloquent fof
Health.
| am your knight.
Command me.
I am the Red Cross Christmas
| Seal!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04
French Authority
Would Protect
Motherhood
By PROF. "A. PINARD.
(Leadins French obstretrician just elected
to the Chamber Of Deputies on plat
form Of maternal welfare.)

pleading French obstretrician just elected
to the Chamber of Deputies on plat
form Of maternal welfare)
By Universal Service.
Paris, Dec. Sit is most crafty
ing to note that the international la
bor> congress at Washington has
drafted convention protesting
against women working during the
period of maternity.
This is an important step in the
right direction at time when the
late President Roosevelt's sagacious
prophecy of race suicide is rapidly
materializing. ~
The results of the economic diff
culties arising from the war, social
abuse and artificial birth control
have spread with alarming rapidlty
The hight cost of living has been
followed by the high cost OF child
bearing, making children a luxury
the expense of which is almost pro-
hibitive.
The situation threatens the exist
ence of the country and it requires
the most drastic program of legal,
economic and moral reform to avert
the danger.
This program should include:
|. An immediate international ma
ternity convention with the object
of studying the problem and draw
ing up international laws encourag-
ing maternity.
Z. An educational campaign-each
nation preaching the dignity OF
motherhood and proposing that the
same signs of respect be paid pros
pective mothers, who stand for the
future of the nation, as are rendered
the flag, which stand for pas
glories.
8. Protection of motherhood by
means of state school and hos
4. Protection of childhood b,
provision of state funds for rearing
the children of the poor and stat
schools, not only for mental Blu
moral and physical training OF al
youth.
. S. Penalization of celibacy and ar
tifcial birth control by state con
fscation of the fortunes upon tn
| death of persons unwilling. to as
sumo the responsibility OF con
H tinuing the race.
The application of such a pre-
gram, the adoption of which will b
\ inevitable sooner or later, will with
H in a few generations not only III
\ crease the white race to such pre-
1 portions a. to obviate the "yello'
\ peril" but through the education {
/ women to the sacredness of the
H supreme function, so improve tn
/ hygienic and moral atmosphere int
H which children are born as to pra,
h tically abolish hereditary weakness
H disease and vice. In short, it Wi
H remake the white race.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04
Library Books Available.

The Omaha Public library is still
serving the people of this city,
despite the fact that their building
and all branch libraries are closed:
They have arranged for supply OF
several hundred books at the fol-
lowing stores: Marsh's PHARMACY,
Twentieth and Lake; Walker
store, Twenty-fourth and Ames:
Kearney's pharmacy, Thirty-second
and Arbor streets. These books may
be drawn out by any adult, whether
holding card or not, subject only
to the usual rules regarding circula-
ton. Hours are the same as tor
retail stores, 10 a. m. to S p. m. The
library will exchange the supply OF
books frequently, so that good va,
riety will be assured to patrons.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04
ral,

Mr.. Craik is director of the Folk
theater which promises to be one Of
the strong movements i'll Omaha
this season. A temporary organlza.
ton has already been effected. a
meeting was held at the home Of
Miss Kate McHugh Tuesday after
noon at which names for the ad-
visory board and working commit,
tees were suggested. Lee Saltow
secretary for the organization will
arrive in few days to take up his
work.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04
Miscellaneous Shower.

Miss Edna Gulick was fonoree
at miscellaneous shower given Sat-
urday evening at her home. Those
present were Mrs. V. E. Quick, Mr..
and Mrs. B. ]. Brinkhaus, Mrs. Mel
lie Martin, Misses Edna Quick, Ella
Scott. Nettie Hull, Blanche Dunn,
Thyra Svendsen, Lulu Smith, Ora
Smith, Margaret Midday, Lillian
Anderson, Messrs: Chris, Paul and
Ellis Svendsen, Ray Sorensen, Rex
Quick and Harry Gamble.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04
Personals

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Barker, I'd,
announce the birth of a son at the
Ford hospital Tuesday.
Miss Gladys Wilkinson of Lin
coin will spend the weekend in
Omaha.
Miss Grace Sorenson leaves Sun
day to spend week in Davenport
Ia, where she will tell stories to
children.
Mrs. R. c. Jordan and daughter
Laura, left Sunday for San Fran
cisco, where they will join Mr.. Jor-
dan.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Wilson spent
several days last week in Lincoln
as the guest of Mrs. w. A. John.
| son.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04
Remove Wrinkles.

TO remove the wrinkles from silk
waists, such as. Georgette or crepe
de chine, which have become mussed
from lying in a drawer or from be-
ing packed in travelling bag, shake
out, then hang over a hot radiator
or register for few minutes. The
mussiness will disappear in re-
markable Wav.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04
For Mrs. Whyte.

Mrs. Charles c. Howe entertained
at an informal kehsington at her
home Wednesday afternoon in
honor of her sister, Mrs. Joseph
Whyte, who leaves the first OF the
wear to make her home in Kansas
City. Pink chrysanthemums were
used through the rooms. The
guests included Mesdames Harry
.,noer, Frank Matthews, Joseph
Lawrence, Francis Turner, B.
Turner, Ned Woodland, E. Woodland
and the Misses Harriet Binder and
EVELYN Whyte
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04
Vinegar Vagaries.

If out of furniture polish add a
little vinegar to water and wipe fur
niture with chanois cloth. When
making cake try adding one table
spoonful of vinegar with one level
tablespoonful of soda dissolved. 1t
will take te place of eggs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04
Benson Woman's Club.

Mrs. c. c. Beavers will be hostess
TO the Benson Woman's club at her
home, 341i North Fifty-eighth street,
THURSDAY afternoon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04

Hugh's appearance before the
Drama league Monday afternoon at
the Blackstone hotel. About lOO
members were present to hear her
on THE Dramatic .Monologue, and
they declared that her readings were
xceedingly interesting and her elu-
cidatiou most helpful.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04

"How Life Begins" a moving pic
ture film which was recently seen
here through the efforts of DR.. Jen-
ME Callias, will be shown in Valley
the latter part of the week if condi-
tons permit. DIR. Callfas is plan
ming to bring the picture here for a
second showing for the benefit Of
those who were unable to see it
the first time it was given in Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04
Woman's Club Departments.

Mrs. L. F. Easterly of the art de-
partment, Mrs. R. L. Frantz of the
home economics and Mrs. w. E..
Shafer of the music department,
Omaha Woman's club. announce
that their respective departmental
meetings will not be held on Thurs
day
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04
SOCIETY

tuesday, evening, in honor Of Mrs.
Lyman Splitter of Toledo, O., who
is a guest at the Barton Willard
home. Yellow chrysanthemums
formed the centerpiece. The guests
included Messrs. and Mesdames
Louis Clarke, Barton Millard,
George Redick and Mr.. Marcus Cur
ran
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04
Tea at Fort Omaha.

Mrs. c. A. Meanwhile of Fort
Omaha entertained at tea Wednes-
day afternoon at the Officers club
Tea roses were used to form the
decorations. Besides the women Of
the post, the following were guests
Mesdamcs w. D. Burton, Jules
Stephen, Harry Mann, O., T. PITT
and Ora Daily.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04
loan of Arc Club.

The Joan of Arc club has post
poned the dance which was to have
been held Thursday evening at the
METROPOLITAN club.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04
con Thursday with Mrs. R. B.
Zachary.
Baptist Bazaar.

The annual bazaar Of the Benson
Baptist church will be held Thurs
day and Friday, December 4 and S,
at the Easy Furniture store,
Twenty-fourth and Cunning.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04
A. C, A. Domestic Education.

Domestic education section of the
Association of Collegiate Alumnae
will meet Thursday afternoon at
| 80, with Mrs. Roby Maxwell, SOLO
Underwood avenue. s
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04
Longfellow Chautauqua Circle.

LongfelIoW Cndutduqud Cllc1e'
Lcngfellow Chautauqua circle will
meet Thursday evening at 7:30 with
Mrs. w. B. Howard instead of the
public library, as scheduled. The
lessons will be chapters l6 and II in
America Among the Nations"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04
For Mrs. Merrill.

Mrs. Luther Drake entertained
Informally at luncheon at her home
Wednesday in honor Of Mrs. An
thony Merrill French. Pink roses
formed the centerpiece and covers
were placed for nine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04
prettiest Mile Golf.

Prettiest Mile Ladies' Golf club
met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs.
Thomas Rich and elected officers for
the year as follows: President, Miss
Lillian Paul, vice. president, Mrs. f.
J. Cochran; secretary, Mrs. V. B.
Benedict: treasurer, Mrs. r. R. Page.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04
For Miss Halloran.

Mrs. Clyde Roeder entertained in
formally at a bridge party at her
home Wednesday afternoon in honor
of Miss Florence Halloran Of Salt
Lake City, who is the guest Of Mrs.
c. Louis Meyer. Ophelia roses
we're used through the rooms and
six tables were set for the game.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04
C v M A.

The c. Y. M. A. has indefinitely
postponed its dance to have been
held Wednesday evening at kel-.
Pines.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04
Theta Phi Delta.

The Theta Phi Delta fraternity
will meet Friday evening at the
home of William Camper.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04
U. S. Grant Elections.

The U. S. Grant post and the Re-
lief corps elected officers at their
regular meeting Tuesday in Me-
mortal hall as follows:
Commander, Capt. Joseph Malli-
son; senior vice president, Hobart
Williams; quartermaster, D. M.
Haverly; sergeant E. A. Parrnelee;
officer Of the guards, Lou Pixley;
officer of the day, Irwin Wilson.
For the Relief corps: President,
Mrs. Emma Longnecker; senior
vice president, Mrs. Marian Wright;
junior vice president, Mrs. Lola
Richardson; treasurer, Mrs. Gurtha
| Armbrust; chaplain, Mrs. Martha
Davis; conductor, Mrs. Emma
Biehe1; guard, Alice Sreeves.
Delegates to the department con.
vention at Broken Bow mex
spring: Mesdames Jennie Cole
Mamie Tribbey, Elizabeth Melias
Isabel Munger. Alternates: Miss
Cort Stern, Mesdames Emma Bich
Ell, Ida Mason and Ella Norbert.
Drama League Number.
Words of appreciation are being
heard in behalf of Miss Kate Nc.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04

Wear goggles when using clean
ing hu;ds--like ammonia-which
give off irritating fumes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04
Gamma Phi Beta
"How Life Begins ~

A luncheon will be given Satur
day by the Gamma Phi Beta.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04

For Mrs. Splitter.
= Mr.and Mrs. John Redick enter
tanned at dinner at their home We'd
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04
Dainty Custard.

A baked custard is 4 good item n
school lunch; 50 are table raisins
and fresh nuts.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04

Mrs. Flora Philleo and her moth
er, Mrs. Hebbard, who have been
visiting in Illinois for the last two
months. returned to their home in
Omaha Wednesday,.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-04
P. E. O. Sisterhood.

Chapter T, of the P. T. 0. sister
hood will meet for | O'Clock lunch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-20
DRAWING THE LINE.

(ChrlSt1an Science MOnitOr.)
1t is perfectly obvious that if
everybody is going to insist on the
acceptance of their own ideal or a
league Of nations, no league of ma
tons will ever be born. 1t is only
necessary to contrast the views of
the dissident senators in Washing
ton with those of the socialists to be
sure of this. What is already deyel-
oping is a sort of Battle of the
Bridge, where those behind cry
"Forward!" and those before cry
Back" Some one, then, in the
very nature Of things, will have To
make sacrifice; indeed, in the ma
ture of things, every one will have
to make sacrifices. The man VINO
really has the future of humanity
at heart finds 1t easy to sympathize
with those who see, or at any rate
imagine that they see. their whole
conception of nation lettering like
the walls of Jericho. 1t is also easy
to syInpathize with those VINO
would build into the league the hall
of the parliament of man. Still, the
one may be unnecessarily pessimis-
tic, and the other over optimistic.
At any rate the line has TO BE
drawn somewhere. Why not where
the peace conference has drawn It ?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-20
Brad's Bit O. Verse
CONCERNING LIES.

II is a noble thing 70 say Il never
told lie" 1t is a passport in it
self to mansions in the sky. 1t is
a virtue that is rare, a halo worn
by few, an angel dream that is so
sweet 1t scarcely can be true. For
have you never walked about with
Trouble by your side, with Disap-
pointment at your heels and An
guish as your guide, and meeting
thus some worthy friend have
struggled TO look bright, and when
he asked "How's everythin?' rave
answered him "All right 8CS
have you never racked your brain
DER problems that perpleXed, when
every failure that occurred you
thought you'd be the next, and YET,
though buffeted by Fate and all her
measly ilk, when some one said
"How's business, Bill" have an
swered Fine as silk" All, It Is
good to tell the truth. and no one
loves a crook; but there are lies
that never reach the great record
ing book. 1t is no crime to hide
your griefs and push your cares
aside, and make the best Of every
thing, with brave and manly
pride.
GLEN BRADSHAW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-20

the Office. But of course"
What can you doF" inquired
young Mr.. Ladd, with a token of
friendly interest in his face,
81 understand the typewriter
and can take some dictation," said
Luella
The young man seemed to pom
der. He asked her name. She gave
it as Verona Tresham, feeling the
deception excusable.
Tell you, Miss Tresham," spoke
Robert Ladd, after a pause, there
is not much to do here, but I was
thinking of advertising for some
one to take charge OF the Office
when I am away and type a few
letters occasionally. You see.
about all I have had to do was to
go over my fathers papers, and
sort them out and clean up a lot
of useless rubbish. What's left Is
/ nhis old desk yonder," and Lu-
elias eyes glowed as they rested
on the battered old receptacle
pointed out by the speaker. MY
father owned a great deal Of city
property and my main employ
ment is looking after mortgages
and rents"
Luella felt that providence was
indeed helping her as she left the
Ladd office, engaged to report for
work the next morning at a rea-
sonably good salary. The dead
mans papers! In that desk. Had
the son discovered the possible one
covering the dealings OF the old
lawyer with her father?
Ever these thoughts were In her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-20
T1HllE DAILY SHORT STORY

demanding payments mutually
agreed on. II I made no move,
and even if this Arson Ladd never
troubled US again, should be liv-
ing under constant dread. Seem
ingly I shall go to the city and
earn my own living, but all I am
thinking of is probing the mystery
of my fathers dealings with Arson
Laid, lawyer, Brooks building
Springfield
So Lucille Morse left ner pretty
native town with no confdante as
to her real purpose except Acton
Brill. whom she knew she could
trust. She was a sensible girl, and
lovely, too, and she found board
and lodging with respectable old
lady on the edge of the business
section Of the city. Then she To-
Gated the Office of Arson Ladd.
Several times she passed its door,
reading his name upon tts panels.
She found its sole occupant to be a
young man whom she took for q
clerk. Then she summoned her
courage to attempt the plan she
had formed in her mind.
Can I see Mr.. Arson Ladd -
she inquired, being now near
enough to the supposed clerk to OBJ
serve that he was a very handsome
and pleasant-faced young man.
Il am his son, Robert Ladd, -
came the explanation. MY father
died several weeks since. Did you
have some business with hint"
why, not exactly" answered
1uella. 81 had heard of him and
wondered II he needed my help In
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-20

mind during the rest of that week
A natural impetuousness influenced
her to set at work at once to in
vestigate that old desk, but it was
locked and she knew that she must
use caution.
The next morning Mr.. Ladd an
nounced that he would not be at
the Office the next day. The first
thing the following NOR ming Luz
ella set about investigating the old
desk. She worked at its locks with
a wire until she had it opened. She
was exploring document after doc
ument when Mr.. Ladd entered the
once.
why. Miss Tresham, what is
thfs?" he inquired bewildered.
Luella stood aghast. Then her
usual composure deserted her. She
felt guilty and helpless under the
gaze of her employer. She burst
into tears and told her whole story
Samuel Morse" he repeated
the name after her. why, de-
stroyed the papers in that matter
a month ago. You poor. faithful.
but mistaken child. Your father
did indeed pay money to my ia
Their, but It was to protect the
memory and family OF a dear
friend who sold my father a forged
note"
The reaction from the tense
strain of fear was too much for
Luella. She tottered and Robert
Ladd caught her In his arms. and
then and there pity. tenderness,
real interest. surged up IN his soul
- he told her how he loved her,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-20
CURRENT COMMENT

as long as there is an oversuppiy
politicians are always looking for
way to appease the hungry.
In the matter of motion picture
censorship, if there is any public
demand for the proposed board pro-
vided for in the bill before the Hi
nois legislature, the State Register
has yet to come in touch with that
demand. Motion pictures today are
cleaner all the way through than
ever before. The film companies
realize that the success of their
business depends upon the quality
of goods presented. If the motion
pictures were deteriorating in
moral tone, public sentiment would
demand their suppression. There
are laws enough on the statute
books to prevent the showing of
libelous, obscene, indecent, i'm
moral or impure motion pictures.
Police powers are sufficient to cope
with any situation that might arise.
Does any one think for a moment
that the motion picture companies
are going to court public disap-
proval by turning their business
into demoralizing influence? The
fact is the creation of state censor
ship could do nothing but what can
be done today, except to give ar
bitrary powers to a board, which
could be prostituted for personal
aggrandizement. and place an ad-
ditional financial burden on the
motion picture theatres.
The agitation for state board of
motion picture censorship is not
backed by public sentiment, and the
bill now pending in the Illinois
state legislature should be decisive
ly defeated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-20
HQart @pHOm0
u NRC. ELIZABETH THOMPSON

you saw that he was getting serious
kind way that you could only be a
friend.
/ believe that the soldier who
does not care for work will change.
Encourage him to get at something
and let him believe that you have
faith in his ability to do big
things.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: One night
two boys were coming to see me
and SO l had my girl friend come
over. If / had known the kind of
girl she was l would not have done
it, because she set out to get the
boy / liked from the first.
She and the other boy went home
together and left my friend and me
together. After they had gone he
told me that he thought my girl
friend was a peach" I was SO
angry that l told him if he was so
Grady about her be could go with
her and didn't care.
Now they are going together and
he does not come to see me. What
can do to win back his friendship?
l am heart broken. BLANCHE.
You made your mistake when
you showed that you were jealous.
Let the boy go this time. In the
future have enough confidence in
yourself not to worry when boy
shows interest in some one else.
The chances are that his interest
would be temporary and that after
a few hours with the girl he would
return to you, his old friend.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: have
been going with a fellow who has
just returned from camp. He acts
as if he thinks a lot of me, and ]
don't care much for him. Please
tell me what l can do to learn to
like him. Or should stop going
with him when he asks me?
PINKIE.
Since you do not like the boy,
stop going with him. There is
little chance that you could force
yourself to enjoy him. He might
just as well learn the truth now
as later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-20
FINDING OUT,
(By Evelyn Lee.)
Copyright 1919, by Western News

Copyright 1919, by Western News
paper Union.)
you make me Taught" spoke up
Acton Brill, a cousin of Luella
Morse. why are you going to dig
up a dead issue that is shelved?"
at has been crying matter to
me-" answered the young girl ser
iously 1T worried my father near
ly to death; 1t has been on my
mind ever since he died. 1 do not
know what dreadful secret was in
voiyed, but while delirious father
referred to 1t. l feel it my duty
to look into the matter. He was
a good man. was father, as both
Of US know, but there might have
been a misstep, a temptation in
the past placing him under the
power of an enemy, a blackmailer.
No, cannot rest until know the
worst, and I am determined to get
the facts concerning this mystery,
which certainly darkened my ia
theirs life"
"But IL your father was unable
toefree himself from what you be-
lieEe to be the euorfion of a per-
son having some hold upon him,
how can you hope to succeed?"
81 have my plan.S replied Lu-
ella, the spirit of resolve and cou-
fldence in her steadfast eyes. IT
know the name of the man whom
he has visited year amer year. I
have found some letters he wrote
ito father They are -terse, sharp,