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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-20
And Still
Gabby
Cabs
Hither and Thither She
Picks Up a Bit of jolly
Gossip for Friends
By GABBY DETAILS.

NOMMON sense, stable, durable.
non-frillable, sturdy wearable
shoes. All these adjectives are
whizzing over fashions wireless
from the east to the west-from the
national headquarters of the Y. w.
I. A. right to the eyes, ears-but
perhaps not to the taste of Omaha
women.
And this right after American
girls and women are tired of sturdy
uniforms, weary of army boots, and
just ready and glad to blossom out
into unsensible pretty things-just
when women smile at the sight of
bows on slippers, and welcome, even
occasionally, all ornamental if not
useful French heel!
But Harriet Wild, head of the
physical education of the national
board of the Y. w. c. A., who is
authoress of all these sturdy adiec-
tlves says "No" for American
women. She says unto them: Take
thou \these common-sense Shoes"
shoes which are guaranteed to make
one walk with a spring at 65; to pro-
tect one from corns, bunions, CAL
luses; to make ones feet beautiful,
health perfect and disposition happy
and cheerful
And she sets out to spread her
spirit of shoe bolshevism' unto the
uttermost parts of the States
Can't the American people get
away from following fads," saws Miss
Wild, and be directed by common
sense and comfort? The Chinese
are the only people | can think OF
who believe that the foot, to be beau
tiful, should be small, pinched up
and defofmed. | have seen women
IN this country whose feet nearly re-
sembled those of Chinese woman.s
which had been bound-all the re-
suit OF high heels and long, pointed
toes. One can't call that type Of
shoe barbaric or heathenish because
neither barbarians nor heathens
would wear them. But to allow peo-
PIE to continue wearing that sort of
thlng means torture, so that when
they are middle-aged they have to
hobble along instead of getting
comfort out of walking.
he human foot is beautiful"
says Miss Wild, therefore why no,
wear shoe which fits the outlines
of the foot?"
But cen though it may be true.
IT'S such a gloriously delicious feel.
ing after the strain and the wear OF
the past years of suppressed, SEN
si6le feelings that monopolized us
al to forget ito go on an UNSEEN
sible spree that includes high heels.
pointed toes, wide bows, n'every-
thing.
That's all the women ask-thev
have all nobly worn the low, stvlisI
heeled walking shoe and gloried in
1t, but when they hear Miss Wild's
words. why not common sense.
evening shoe ?"-then they ponder,
pause and pout bit.
us true that they might pos
ssibly abhor, then countenance and at
length embrace-but judging from
the streak of unsensible that's found
IN us all, it's question whether Miss
Wlld' revolution in shoes will "re-
yolve' many times before it dies, and
disappears.
isn't Yankee, neither is il
i French, it's positively not Ger
-, man" and far be it from being
ChInesembut it's the grand Dukes
mixture OF every kind of express
SION that fits. that these Yankee sol
diers are. bringing back with them.
NO wonder fond mother looks b..
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-20

party Mrs. Hearst had given for the
Daughters of the Revolution. The
woman who told the story expati
ated on the magnificent place and the
splendid silver, the luxury of every
detail, and the little boys eyes grew
round with anxiety.
When the visitor who told the
tale had gone the little bow sat
down at pretty desk Mrs. Hearst
had given him and wrote her a let
ter, telling her that he wished she
would not spend so much money
or company for if she kept on do
ing it he was afraid. she would go
to the bank some day and find all
her money gone.
The little boys handwriting was
not very good-he was only 7 years
old or so-but his letter reached
Mrs. Hearst and she read it aloud
to her great dinner parties again
and again and laughed-but there
were tears in her kind eyes when
she laughed and she always said
i'll her sweet voice, that had some
how Tilt in it, like the burden of
an old song:
You see ! am not without a
good practical friend to advise me-"
He is gone too, the little boy. who
wrote the letter to Mrs. Phoebe
Hearst because he loved her and
was afraid she was doing something
that would make trouble for her
| wonder if he was waiting on the
other side of the dark river to slip
his chubby hand in hers and tell
her how glad he was to see her
again.
How many there must be who
crowded to the bank of that mys-
FERROUS stream we, none of us have
seen, but all must cross some day,
to meet and greet her with deep
love and joyous welcome.
Boys and girls, old men, little
tired of living, women whose
hearts have. not beat in youthful
JOY for many years, students of the
university, teachers of all kinds, all
up and down this broad state Of
ours, rich and poor, the great and
the humble-they are all sad today
for their dear friend has gone.
Her charities were as broad as
the sea and as silent as the quiet
night.
She gave and gave and gave and
with every gift, no matter how
humble, went loving thought.
She didn't talk much about re-
ligion-her whole life was a PRAYER
and thanksgiving and blessing.
Endowed with a brilliant mind
and broad vision that was almost
prophetic. acquainted as she was
with the world and the great and
mighty of the earth she yet was
as simple in all her ways as any
simple woman.
With nothing to think of but her
home and her children.
She never forgot that she was no.
always rich woman and she was
just as eagerly interested in the
trousseau of little school teacher
somewhere in the country as sh.
was i'll the splendid wardrobe of
some gay-hearted young debutante.
She would shop all day to find
exactly the right dress for the little
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Easter Greetings

And what more beautiful Easter greeting
could be given the public than a picture
of this little fairy. Mary Claire Matthews,
whom God sent to Mr. and Mrs. Francis
J., Matthews just three years ago. Her
beauty is haunting, sweet. 1t Is these
divine gifts that keep men from becom-
ing beasts and turn the whole, world to-
ward Heaven,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-20
A Great Soul Has Passed
On To The Land of
Eternal Lilies
Little Children From Coast to Coast Must Spend Their
First Easter Without the Gifts of
Mrs Phoebe Hearst

AS lover of humanity and little children
worshped from Each
glad beautiful adult she
happiness and iesto the children she gave Egg
Hunts Bunny PARTIES Just this year.
the soul of called to the valley lilies
The world will be deprived of her Easter paw
Mrs Hearss memory Nothing beautiful and moth
be said of this beloved following
article Black who knew her well
By WINIFRED BLACK
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-20

Where did you get those arms and hands?
Love made itself into bonds and bands.
But how did you come to us, you dear?
God thought about you and so I'm here.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-20

Where did you come from, Baby dear?
Odt of the Easter skies into here.
Where did you get those eyes so blue?
Out of the sky as / came through.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-20
il il W0man,s Work IL The World III Il
The Easter
Children

Christ the Lord is risen,
Chant the Easter children,
Their love-moulded faces
Luminous with gladness
And their costly raiment
Cleaning like lilies.
But last night wandered
Where Christ had not risen,
Where love knows no gladness,
Where the Lord Of Hunger
Leaves no room for childhood.
And today I wonder
Whether l am dreaming,
FOR ABOVE the swelling
OF their Easter music
can hear the murmur,
Suffer all children"
-
Nay, the world is dreaming, d.
And my seeing spirit
Trembles for its waking
When their Savior rises.
To restore lilies
To outcast children.
Elsa Barker.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-20

TT isn't Yankee, neither is !,
French, it's positively not Ger
man" and far be it from being
Chlnese.,,but it's the grand Dukes
m'Nture' OF every kind of express
SION that fits. that these Yankee SOL
dlers are bringing back with them
NO wonder fond mother looks b..
Continued on Page Two,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-02
BUILD MANY NEW VESSELS
-Four Million Tons Of Steel Ships Ex-
:, :. peeted to Be Completed
This Year.. y

Washlngton.-Steel< ships built In
American yards this year are expected
to total at least, 100000 tons. 8 The
output according, to Shipping board
officials, will exceed by zoo, 900 tons the
combined construction of both steel
and, wood bottoms last year, and is
expected to make good Chairman, Hur-
ley's prediction of steel merchant
marine under the United States flag,
comparing favorably with the best
merchant vessels afloat. and capable Of
competing with the merchant nayies
of all nations.
The great production In steel ton
mage this year will be the result of the
tremendous preparations started under
the impetus of war Making ready for
the possibility Of a proiongation Of hos
Titles, the shipping board developed
building ways by the score to offset the
destruction by submarines. Many new
ships were turned out, but the new
yards were unable to demonstrate their
capabilities Immediately. AS the work
has been organized and experience
gained, the output has grown steadily
with the full results becoming appa-
rent only just now.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-02
:.
AT THE
RI THEA'T E RS:
"THE5PUoR RICH MAN."

Francis K! Bushman, and Beverly
Bayne, two of the. eleverest of screen
stars, will be seen today at the Rex
theatre in, the delightful Metro ro-
mantle drama, r"The Poor Rich Man. 3"
A witty and delightful plot Is de-
veloped in this play where the breezy
western heroine, Arizona by name
played by Miss Bayne, comes to New
York and is rescued from a most I'M
pleasant experience by Vantyne Car
ter, the son Of a multi-millionaire.
or course a romance develops which,
however, is surrounded by so many
obstacles that it seems the ultimate
happiness of the young couple is far
from secure. Added to their troubles
is the fact. that a fluffy and blonde
vampire has an eye for the Carter
fortune. However fate takes a hand
and the tangle is unravelled to the
satisfaction of >all parties except
the vampire and the ivillian.@ The
many adventures and exciting hap
penings which go to make the plot
are cleverly and delightfully."- depict
ed by these two noted stars and they
are admirably supported by a, cast
of sterling, players among whom are
Stuart Holmes, Sally Crute, William
friedrich, CT. Williams, julius Cow
les and Louis l.. Wolheim.
Charles J. Brabin made the pro-
duction under the personal supervi-
sion of Maxwell Karger, director gen
eral Of the Metro studios.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-02
ARBUCKLE.N"LOYE."

Aside from the fact that the theme
is in itself surprising one, Fatty"
Arbuckle's newest Paramount CON-
edy. Love-" which will be shown at
the Grand theatre, is replete with in
novations. To tell Of these in ad-
vance would be to rob the spectators
of the pleasure they are certain to
derive from the picture itself, which
Is said to be one Of the best in which
Fatty has been seen III many months
The story is bucolic in nature to a
large extent and a: farm was rented
by the comedian for has outdoor sets.
The village types TIL 81 lifeson the old
farm, love and lalIghteTand adven-
ture galore, intV7swhfch+ the husky
but 1uckless swain fails at every
turn. it is said, mike this one Of Ar
buckles most amdsing pictures. s.: =
Pauline. friedrich in her newest
Goldwyn picture Zone Week of Life"
together with Fatty" in "Love'swill
make one of the strongest programs
ever seen in local theatres.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-02
LIMIT THEM TO ONE WIFE
British Columbia government to Per.
nit Hindus to Bring Over
Their Families.

"a Vancouver, B. C.-British Columbia's
Hindu population will be increased
through the passage in parliament Of
an order in council permitting Hindu
residents Of this province to bring
members of their families into Can
ada.
The order limits each to zone wife
and their lawful offspring" Polygamy
will not be tolerated. enc provision be-
ing that certificates must be obtained
proving that the immigrants are law
full wives or children of such Indians"
: The principle Of reciprocity and ap-
preciatiOn of India's war sacrifices
we're determining factors In the pas
sage Of the order at Ottawa, it II
stated.
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YANKS LIKE, HUN POLICE LIDS
Soldiers Rush German Policemen
When They D0n Their Pre- :,
war Helmets.

Paris.-When German officials IN
the cities occupied by the Americans
issued orders for policemen to don
their prewar uniforms they didn't real
izc what an attraction boche helmets
have for Yankees.
German policemen were rushed all
along the Rhine by Americans who
couldn't resist the temptation to- cap
tnre helmets from the heads of live
Germans. AS consequence Of the
,onslaughts made upon the policemen
American officers asked German off,
eials to discontinue the use of helmets.
ii Ordinary caps are far less attractive
thon helmets as targets for snowballs
and peaceful German policemen are
now able to walk their beats In safety
anti quiet.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-02

Bemld has the top in the Victory Loan had
been expected would Again citizens of our thriving little
city have demonstrated their genuine loyalty and patriotism
and the same emphatic which resulted in
scrpons in the four previous campaigns It is noted that
employees contributed largely to the total which
emld about $4,000 it's quota Crookston
Lumber Company employees subscribed spendidy Bemid
proud to the first cities the United States to
oversubScrbe its quota to the loan.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-02
AMERICA REAL MELTING POT

Major General Leonard Wood regarding possible
Republican presidential candidate in discussion
universal Training National Service that present this
vital Importance to the United States and that adoption
the principle will "a stronger national spirit bet
understanding between the and classes OF our peo-
pe between labor and capital Jew and GENTLE immigrant and
native born Catholic Protestant Universal training he
Thinks twill do than anything that has been attempted to
iron out those shallow differences which often from
understanding appreciation and sympathy between the
different groups and classes of lit
tie in the beginning but often leading and
friction and finally to open hostility"
Bring people together shoulder to shoulder Labor
Capital the and the native born East and West
North and South and let them know each other General
while they preparing for service with single to the
nations welfare Once thrown together UNDER
conditions you will find that these little differences will dsap
pear the south wind There influences
than becoming each other talking
things
IF there anything good them-and there
of good than bad in all classes our popuation- will
Men, they work fair weather and Storm
the march and in the watches of the night discussing
e problems gradually to know and understand each
other going destination and the whole
and at heart acaued largely the
ambitions the hopes and fears Standing in the ranks
striped Of all artificial distinction, indeed Of all distinctions
other than those which given by character ply
standards each other wealth
try but by character and by the which each
does the days work and by the which each lives
to American standards and ideals By this those high
standards which who love America establish ndicve
the best Amercansm'
In conclusion General Wood says that in universal training
he believes Twill be found flame hot enough to make Amer
what she not and has the would
which into population fused into one homo
geneous mass of Americanism."
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-02
GRAND TONIGHT.

One Of the oldest themes in the
world, yet always interesting because
OF its universally, is found il" Temp
tation." the Paramount picture STAR
ring Geraldine ,Farrar which. will be
shown at the Grand theatre tonight
only. Miss Farrar plays the role of
Renee Dupree, a, singer, who, through
sheer force Of wall power and person
ality, lifts her career above the con-
slant temptations to which she is ex-
posed, and becomes famous through
her own efforts, and those of young
Julien, a composer, who has written
an opera and is trying to have it pro-
duced by Otto Muller, an impresario
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-02
125 men MADE BLIND
Yankee Soldiers Lose Sight In
Battles In Europe.
No Cases on Record In Which Soldiers
:" Lost Both Arms and
-. Both Leqa 49,:

Neutrality-suspicious. were but 125
cases Of total blindness and fewer
than 1000 amputatlons In the Amer
lean forces engaged In the war, 1t Ia
stated by the bureau Of war risk in
gurance in an announcement concern
Ing the bureaus activity In supplying
crippled soldiers and sailors with arti-
dcial limbs and in otherwise caring for
the wounded and disabled. Not even
all Of the 1875 cases OF total Blindness
cited, it Is stated, have yet been de-
clared as permanent by the medical Of
ficers in charge. Relative to amputa-
tons. denial Is made, on the authority
Of Surgeon General Ireland and Col.
Charles E. Banks, chief medical officer
Of the war risk insurance, that there
were any cases in which men lost both
arms and both legs.
There have been more than 500 ar
tiflcial limbs furnished to disabled men
to date by the bureau under the pro-
visions of the act Of congress.
upon being discharged from war
department hospitals as unfit for furth-
er service, all men disabled as re-
suit of injury or disease suffered In
line of duty, are entitled to the bene-
fits of the war risk insurance act" the
statement says. IF their condition
demands further treatment they are
entitled to medical attention in one of
a large number of hospitals now be-
ing established throughout the coun-
try, to be operated by the public health
service.
IF a man is disabled, but his con-
dition needs no further medical atten-
ton, he may secure from the bureau
of war risk Insurance monthly COM
pensation.
Medical experts of the bureau make
examinations of all who apply for
compensation and rate their physical
condition present and potential and de-
termine. the percentage Of handicap
which each suffers as wage Garner
rs result Of his disability. The rat
ing given is carefully considered in fix
ing the compensation, which will be
paid monthly to the man and his de-
pendents."
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-02
THREE HOURS SLEEP
Woman Declares That Enough In Any
1wentv-Eour

Woman Declares That Enough In Any
Twenty-Four.
Three hours sleep in any "a Is
enough for any one. At least this is
the assertion of Mrs. M. E. Wishard
of Seattle, who says she has followed
this rule for the last Is years. =
my health is perfect, due to the
fact that I avoid coffee, drink only
one cup of tea day and sleep sound
~" she said.
Sixteen years ago she decided she
was not improving her time to the BEST
advantage, so she loaded up with bust.
ness enterprises. She obtained down
town hotel, boarding house, restau-
rant. and a grocery store, all of which
she personally manages. Three years
ago she build the halibut schooner ST.
loan. The vessel paid for itself in
the first year. After another years op-
GRAFTON Mrs. Wishard sold the vessel.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-02

be shown in the Elko theatre tomor-
row and Sunday, matinees and eve
nings. What is 1.-The greatest thing
in life?" The title which may ap-
peal as unusually comprehensive, is
suggested by the theme of the play.
The greatest thing is somewhat diff
ferent to nearly every person; but
Mr.. Griffith has selected what he be-
lieves to be the greatest thing for
the majority Of persons, as the foun-
dation for a drama Of fascinating
variety and arresting strength. Lii
liam Gish and Robert Harron are in
this new Griffith production. A
Smiling Bill" Parsons comedy and
the Elko orchestra are also attrac-
tionsNat the Elko theatre for Satur-
day and Sunday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-02
The British Kingdom. :,

Great Britain includes England
Scotland and Wales. It is called,
Great Rcitain in distinction from BIRTHS
tany (Bpetagne. Lesser Britain). In
the union with Scotland in 1907, Great
Britain became the official name OF
the British kingdom. and so continued
until the union. with Ireland in 1901.
Since then the form has been Great,
Rritojn md ireland 49, ,..,. *
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-02

A collection of garments from the
shops of Americas best makers, that
were made expressly for the discrimin-
ating women. Many of these arrived too
late for display before the Easter holi-
DAYS, and are now here priced far below
their original values. These garments
must be seen to be appreciated, and the
selection is still large enough to allow
ample choosing.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-02
New Suits, Cotes and Capes

Straight from the hands of the designers who produce gar
of Distinction have these sprngme suits
that spenddy fashioned and wonderfully low priced
MANY special values offered.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-02
The Better Capes, Goats ands.Dolmans

Suits that formerly sold up to $3.50
are now marked to sell at $500. Sizes
16 to "a. Just arrived from a famous
New York blouse manufacturer. 200
pretty georgette blouses, assorted COL
ors and sizes, and very reasonably priced
at only $685.. Other pretty blouses,
$3.50 to $500.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-02
QUITS" I'M TROUBLE,

Butts" Conroy In love with Mary
Mcdowell, niece of Prof. Mcdowell,
the eminet Jugologist. Mary's uncle
didn't care much for Butts" and
Butts" himself was in an awkward
position owing to the fact that he
had been engaged by friend, Frank
Morrison, to help the latter in his
own suit for Mary's hand. Oh Boy,
the trouble that Butts got into!
Carlyle Blackwell plays the role of
Butts" In Hit or Miss" which will
be shown tonight only, at the Elko
theatre. Charming Evelyn Greeley
appears in the role of Mary.
War Women of England" as seen
by Burton Holmes, the fen1ous travel
er and photographer for Paramount,
is also on tonights> program at the
Elko.
VARIETY AND STRENGTH.
D. w. Griffith's superb photoplay,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-02
VARIETY AND STRENGTH.

D. w. Griffith's superb photoplay,
"The Greatest Thing in Life" is to