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Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01
WHAT THE COUNTRY NEEDS.

Well into the second year since the great
world war was stopped, the people have not yet
fully eomprehended the extent of the damage
done, and consequently do not vision clearly
the future. Naturally, the worst passions Of
man were loosened by the war, which shook So
ciety to its depths, and envy, hatred, covetous-
ness and selhshness have ruled to greater ex-
tent than in normal times. I'm going to get
mine!" has been the rule, and deplorable results
have followed.
Americas part in the war did not rest on
selhshness. 1t was truly high spirit of sacri-
flee that called our people into exerting their
might, but it was exerted on the side of justice
and right and for the frmer establishments Of
the everlasting principles of human liberty. The
sorry part Of 1t that along with all this wonder
full exhibition Of altrusm came too much Of
greed and self-seeking. Out of the prosperity
that has come to US as a nation we have so far
reaped mostly extravaganza and luxurious in
diligence.
The time is here when America must grd
up itself for peace as it did for war. The men
and women Of this land no longer can evade
their individual share of responsibility for con-
ditions by star-gazing or bending their eyes on
beautiful visions Of world redeemed. Home
problems demand their attention, and the do
mestic affairs of America will again become
healthy when the sturdy characters Of Ameri-
cans has again assumed control. This problem
is individual; it can not be divided nor evaded.
Unless each Of us takes it home and honestly
considers it. the solution will not be reached.
American institutions are safe, because
Americans are on guard now as never before.
The common sense of most still Is beacon light
that will guide the country safe. But neither
cynical disbelief nor optimistic eredulity will
lead US out of our present perplexities. Only by
earnest work, circumspect behavior and prudent
management will our national life be brought
back to its fair health. This calls for service
from each, the subjugation Of self, and con-
tinuance of that exalted spirit that made
America invincible in war;
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01
The American Legion and Others.

After the armistice was signed in 1918, va
rious starts were made to organize a society
that should perpetuate the great army through
peace time. These, finally merged into the
American Legion. Its birth was hailed by the
loyal soldiers who had followed Old Glory in
France as we'll as by those who had not been
sent abroad, but who served with no less zeal
at home. The patriotic purpose of the organ
ization appealed to all. Being non-partisan, non
seetarian, and non-everything that would inter-
fere with its great object, it drew to its MEM
bershp rolls the great majority of the ener-
getic, active youth who made up the magnificent
fighting force.
In the pursuit Of its objective, 100-per cent
Americanism, it has run foul Of certain efe-
ments, whose sinister activities were felt be-
fore and during the war, and whose misguided
followers persist in. doing things that do not
bode we'll for America. These have set about
forming counter-moves, organizing groups that
have q political purpose in opposition to the
Legion. Real or fancied grievances Of the sol.
der against the service are seized upon and
magnifed, slanderous reports secretly circulated
are employed to undermine the influence Of the
Legion, and every form of seduction is being
resorted to induce young soldiers to enter one
of the societies that oppose the great organiza.
ton witch has declared for pure patriotism and
opposition to any form of attack on the coun
try's institutions.
Young men who really followed the colors
will do we'll to, carefully weigh the specious
pleadings of the gb-tongued "class conscious
orators who now persuade them. Many Of these
fellows performed their military service in the
Disciplinary Barracks At Fort Leavenworth
from whence they were released when Secretary
Baker so graciously granted amnesty to the
slackers, restored them to duty and gave them
honorable discharge. Take look at the mill
tary record of the man who tries to tell you
what had thing the American Legion is. There
may be reason for his crouch that he is no,
anxious to have coma 70 the surface.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01
A Tribute

In the passing away Of Mrs. Char.
lotte Foster Campbell, the world has
lost true, loyal, consistent disciple
OF ''The Greatest Thing in the
World"-love. In the 18th chapter
Of the First Corinthians we find St.
Paul's wonderful symphony on love-
But 1t awaited writer of our
time to interpret the apostles
ecstacy Of thought and to bring his
meaning nearer to the heart of man.
The spirit Of this noble gentlewo.
man was imbued with the light
this chapter-a light that shone far
and near.
Whoever enjoyed her intimate
companionship took away a new and
deeper meaning of the significance
Of life, a spiritual influence that was
transmitted to all who came in
contact with her.
Children, so alert to divine the In.
ward nature, were thus Influenced,
and they would trip to. her door with
garands. wreaths and baskets of
flowers. and unobserved, leave them
as if they had been handed down
from heaven with fragrance divine.
Charlotte Campbell, thy 81 years
were 1925 and more days of bless.
ing to this world. Thy body lies in
peace, but this love you lived, "The
Greatest Thing In the World" Is ever
active and operative, lighting us to
the goal OF the soul--the promised
land. Thy good I adore. Thy Cod.
like nature I reverence. Thy love
strive to pattern after. You were
benediction to the world. If long
life, in which aspirations found ex.
preston In constant acts Of kind.
ness to others, brings its reward,
then. surely you realize the poets
prophecy: II
Then shall the eood stand In immortal
bloom,
In the fair gardens OF that second birth :;
And each bright blossom, mingls it's per-
fume
With that OF flowers, which never
bloomed on earth.
r. n w
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01
Iz,c R..ym
The Bee Reflected by Its Historg

1t is awkward to think Of The Bee without
Rosewater. For 48 years The Bee has been
under the name Of Rosewater. This separation
Of the Rosewaters from The Bee means lot to
the old timers Of this city and state.
From \ labor standpoint the Rosewaters,
both Edward and Victor, have long string Of
friendly relations with organized labor. Except
tor short scrap in the early eighties over the
measurement Of type. then set by hand, the rec
ord OF The Bee Is as clear as whistle
From a sentimental standpoint Victor Rose
water should never have given up The Bee, but
from business standpoint he did the thing he
thought he ought to do--just like we all would
90, perhaps.
No business man in Omaha was greater
slave OF his business than Victor Rosewater.
ne obeyed the eight.hour rule religiously--that
is. ne permitted himself to consume eight hours
at home and to and from the Office. The rest Of
the day he was on the job. Even when this
much labor 10 performed in ones own shop.
after while it becomes a monotonous grind.
Nc one can change the history Of Omaha
ana Nebraska No one can separate the Rose
big things that have been accomplished in the
city, and state that go to make that history.
In whatever business Victor Rosewater
takes up the Western Laborer wishes him
good luck and prosperity What Mr.. Updike
will do as publisher of The Bee remains to be
mensely successful, it is said He need not
have had newspaper experience, but he must
have 4 good eye to select practical men to do
the things he wants done with the paper. No
doubt he has ideals in his mind. The only
advice we would venture to offer him is that he
cut loose and do the things he thinks ought to
be done, regardless Of whether his competitors
favor or oppose them. Then in about year he
will be able to get along without anybody's
advice; Don't look for precedent, Mr.; Updike;
smooth sail on the uneharted sea Of journalism.
=Westsra LAborsH =
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01
ODD AND INTERESTING.

Coal is cheaper in China than any
where else in the world.
Picked grapes are considered Z
great delcacy by the Syrians.
Newfoundlanders are said to have
the finest physique Of any English
speaking people.
Four hundred thousand diamonds
are cut every year In one Amstsr-
dam factory alone.
The cocoanuts Of the Malay penin-
sula sometimes produce pearls that
are highly priced by the natives.
Some Of the new millionaires IN
Japan have taken up golf. which
they play on links maintained In the
most approved style.
All the houses in the poorer quar-
ters Of the capital Of Honduras are
made Of mahogany, which 10 the
cheapest wood there.
In England the only civilian who
has right to pass through march
ing troops Is the court physician on
his way to royal residence.
Among the Burmese the posses
sion of a white elephant stands as a
sign ana SVHlDOl OF universal SOW
ereignty. Every Burmese king longs
for the capture OF such treasure
during his reign as a token that his
legitimate royalty is recognized by
the unseen powers.
The mound-shaped nests Of the
jungle fowls Of Australia, In which
the eggs are hatched by the heat of
the decomposing vegetation, are
sometimes Is feet high and 1b0 feet
in circumference. They are believed
to be the largest nests made by any
creature.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01
The Betterment of Agriculture

understood and less appreciated. II
ia this. that on either side OF the
Missouri river. covering its great
valley from Kansas City, north. lies
the largest body OF the most fertile
soil in the world. It is what scientists
call the "Loess Deposit" Only one
ether area can be compared with 1t,
that being the yellow soil OF China.
which was practically identical, and
beginning centuries before the
American continent was discovered.
has ever since fed It's hundreds or
millions Of people. With such vast
treasure at our door, should not
every good citizen be jealous OF IT'S
safety and be anxious to guard II
against all enemies, the greatest or
these being degenerate politicians
tools Of the profiteers, in both
commerce and labor, and Ignorant,
indolent or indifferent farmers. :.
Both marketing and labor condi-
tions must be radically changed for
the better IL the farm abandonment,
which for 20 years has been going
on at a constantly increasing ratio,
even In the best states Of the corn
belt, be checked. We not only need
better farmers, but. more farmers
The manual labor available for farm
work is wholly inadequate. An
abundance Of this properly directed
would at the same time materially
increase the farmers profits. reduce
the cost Of food and increase the
growth Of Omaha, not only by In
creasing its trade, but by stimulat-
ing all other industries.
One thing more ! would add,. tnat
the best SOIL chemlsts teiI US ma
for at least century, WIN proper
tilth neither potash nor pnosphoIous
need be applied 10 TINS soli, anu Una.
through alfalfa, otner clovers anu
legumes we may, win sHlaii ex-
pense. draw an apundance OF nitro
gen from the ar anu ny proving un.
DER straw ana corn stalks anu py
putting our parnyaro ana STOCK yaIu
manure pack on the lano' 70 suppiy
humus, our present ylela OF ceIeals
nn.S .mas ~ ~ Un'y 49,. AZ 81 nnr,.
20 Iii,no;. anS s,ots. furthsr ..st
.xn.riamns has .hnwn That II "a.
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nuar,, .no, 10 -, ,;d',ai VIZ tla az
se, svely inuI. iuuai @ li.eseu it.. ~ II. 'ie up.
pulluiils VI our cl.y any state. en.es
spon .iie ,iew veal WIN d m hAeu anu
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Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01
Camphor
Witch Hazel


There is nothing better for sore.,
weak or inflamed eyes than common
witch hazel, camphor, hydrastis,
ETC., as mixed in Lavoptik eye wash.
The camphor and witch hazel soothe
and relieve the inflammation; the
hydrastis and other ingredients have
tonic and antiseptic properties. We
guarantee a small bottle Lavoptik
to help ANY CASE weak, strained
or inflamed eyes. Aluminium eye
cup FREE.-Sherman & Mcconnell
Drug Stores and all leading drug
0ists.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01
TODAY
The pay I'VE Cclebratc,

Edward A. Cudahy, president the
Cudahy company. born 1880.
Charles Metz, Metz Brothers, born
1851. ..
DR.. Henry B. Lemere. oculist. born
1872.
William Proudfoot OF Goderich
and Toronto. one OF the new nom.
bers OF the Dominion senate, born In
Huron county, Ontario. 81 years ago.
Hon. Philippe Roy Canadian gen.
eral commissioner in Paris, born at
ST. Francois. Quebec, SO years ago.
Warren S. Stone. grand chief Of
the Brotherhood Of Locomotive En-.
gineers, born at Ainsworth, Ia, so
years ago.
Victor Herbert, celebrated band.
master and operatic composer, born
In Dublin. Ireland. 81 years ago.
Henry Miller, noted actor, man
ager and producer, born In London
60 years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

The lone bandit who held up the mail train
may be certain that his future is assured. Uncle
Sam never gives over pursuit Of man who
monkeys with the mails.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01
SAID TO BE FUNNY.
what 10 q public servant pafs
"OuU 10. She has worked for

"ous i.. she has worked for svsr,s
body Il the Observation-Disclosures Globe.
Smith l. very proud Of his looks. Isn't
he7" said Brown.
Yes" agreed Jones. III. has mors gold
Rne.s. ~ ''s 5ouras nsH s ana NJ TrSans sS'
Haven't you ever drunk rainwstsrf"
We'll. II that's the kind you put in our
milk ] have" replied the woman at the
back door-Yonkers Statesman.
Hubby---Yes. dear. bronze is very
tough and lasting material Why do you
Young Pride-Nothing, only Farmer
Jones writes that he is sending US one OF
| his finest bronze turkeys.--Judse.
Mrs smith, an, how's your faee2
goes. Sometimes / ave II, an sometimes
I 'aven't-sydney Bulletin,
"You told him to diet" said the young
ives ] told him to eat only the very
plainest fooe and very little OF that,
"Do you think that will holp himG"
IT will help him pay my bill."--Boston
Transcript.
Johnny--Pa, what Ia influence'
Pa-Influence Is what you think You
| have until you try to use it.--Lifc.
Hs-old Grogsby told me today that
he sincerely regretted his misspent
she--rm delighted to hear that he's
repented at last--Colunibia (S c. State.
Husband. that Chinese visitor seems
deeply interested In our Chinese room"
Yea, he says he never saw anything
like that In China."--Louisvills Courier
Journal.
'Now II you could Just hit It right by
composing the words for a popular song"
urged his friend. you might get inde-
psndently rich"
II know It," he groaned, but. alas. I
am educated" Oregonian.
Binks-Ths under crust to that chicken
pie you brought me was abominably
tough.
Waitsr--Thers wasn't any under crust
10 that pie, sir; II was served on a paper
plato and you've eaten it.-Houston Post,
Marriage Is . failure" said the cynie,
with . sneer.
mo wonder" replied the Philosopher.
Look how many inexperienced people 10
In for it'-London Answers.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01
Thirty Years Ago In Omaha.

Amended articles Of incorporation
were filed by the Nebraska Central
Railroad company increasing the
capital stock from 100000 to $4,-
100000.
There were so trade unions In
Omaha.
The engagement was announced
Of Mr.. Louis Littlefeld and Miss
Ethel B. Lake.
Mr.. Harvey w. Schaschke. the as.
sistant general secretary Of the Y.
M. c. A., resigned to accept a call to
the general secretaryship Of the
Macon (Ga.) association.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

Pursuit Of the sugar profteers has merely
developed the fact that somebody Is manipulate
ing the market The housewife would = lot
rather see the sugar.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

Ex-service men will lose nothing by looking
up the military record Of the man who seeks to
get them to join an organization that has =
particular political purpose.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

Fifty millions will be allowed to buy food for
starving Europeans, but not cent to establish
business credit. Uncle Sam is generous, but not
sucker.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

The Baltimore wife who aided In securing to
this country the English girl and her baby for
which her husband was responsible showed .
kind OF forbearance as interesting as it is rare.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

Nebraska is said to have more telephone.
than the whole of Great Britain, where the sys
tenn is part of the postSfice and run under rec
fane.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

The constitutional convention IS jettsoning
. lot Of stuff mixed In with its cargo, and It
begins to look as if what is finally brought to
port will be worthy Of consideration.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

The only place where Herb Hoover.
nomination has caused much excitement Is il
the New York World Office.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

Bread prices are going up in Chicago as -four
cost is coming down. Something out of gear
here.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

and Omaha will soon know what it will hav,
10 20 to court on.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

Intelligent farmers OF America know when
they have had enough, so it is no surprise that
they ask for = return Of the railroads to the
ownera
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

British military authorities finally officially
admit that the United States had an army in
France when the armistice was signed. Ger
many knew it long ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

Well, here's February, with its holidays ane
high winds, and one additional day this time.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

II the weather forecast holds good Monday
should be good day for the groundhog.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

We may be able to get sugar on 4 doctors
prescription some day.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

big Bill" Haywood is due for another dose
of delayed justice.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

Mrs. Jones (commiseratingly)--w
Mrs. Smith, an how's your face7
Mrs Smith (iugubriously)--It comes an
goes. Sometimes / ave Il. an Sometlmss
I 'aven't-Sydney Bulletin,
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01
What The Bee Stands for.
Brace up; winter is half gonel

The Lane cutoff was not built for that pur-
pose, however.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

''Now II you could Just hit It right by
composing the words for a popular song"
urged his friend. you might get inde-
psndently rich"
II know It," he groaned, "but, alas. I
am educated. Portland Oregonian.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

Young Pride-Nothing, only Farmer
Jones writes that he is sending US one OF
his finest bronze turkeys--Judse,
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

Johnny--Pa. what Ia inf1uence'
Pa--Influence Is what YOU think YOU
have until you try TO use it.--Life.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

Haven't you ever drunk rainwatsrf'
asked the milkman making conversation.
Well, II that's the kind you put in our
milk i have" replied the woman at the
back door.--Yonkers Statesman.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

Husband. that Chinese visitor seems
deeply interested In our Chinese room.''
Yea. he says he never saw anything
like that In China."--Louisvills Courier
Journal
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

Binks-Ths under crust to that chicken
pie you brought me was abominably
tough.
Waitsr--Thers wasn't any under crust
10 that pie, sir; II was served on q paper
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

Hubby--yes. dear. bronze Is very
tough and lasting material Why do you
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01
,ld him to diet" said the young

Doctors wife. a..
yves, ] told him to eat only the very
plainest fooe and very little OF that"
"Do you think that will holp himT"
,,h VIII help him pay my eiii"-boston
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

smith 10 very proud Of his looks. Isn't
he'" said Brown.
Yes" agreed Jones. He has moro gold
In his teeth than he has In the bank
Knoxville Journal and Tribune
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

Hs-old Grogsby told me today that
no sincerely regretted his misspent
youth.
She--rm delighted to hear that hes
repented at last--Colunibia Is. C.) State.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-01

Marriage Is . failure" said the cynie,
with . sneer.
mo wonder" replied the Philosopher.
Look how many inexperienced people 10
In for it"-London Answers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-06-15
HAS SCHEME TO
WORRY The WEEVILS
LAURENS FARMER is ABLE TO
MAKE THE COTTON STALKS
TASTE BAD TO PESTS.

Basing his theory upon the fact
that certain chemical elements placed
in the ground where sugar cane or
other agricultural products are plant
ed will have certain specific effects
upon the fruit of such plants, VIM.
B. Smith, a Laurens county farmer,
has written George o. Marshall ask
ing that he arrange for a demonstra-
ton in Sumter of the new method
of eradicating the boil weevil. The
efficacy of the new method is vouch-
ed for by Smith, who ayers that he
has tried it out with success in Lau-
rens, Wilkinson, Johnson, Dodge,
Wheeler, Telfair, Henry and Spald-
ing counties. He will try the meth
cd out in Burke county this week,
the letter says.
Recently Smith brought this meth
cd to the attention of Congressman
Charles R. Crisp, who referred him
to either Marshall or the postmaster
at Americas, with the statement that
either of these gentlemen would be
glad to extend him necessary cour-
tesies in connection with a demon
stration of the method.
"The entire vegetable kingdom can
be freed from all insects attacks,
Smith says in his letter, "and fruits
and vegetables made better for man
and beast. 1t is easy to so fertilize
sugar cane that you cannot eat the
syrup and it is just as easy to ferti-
lie it so you cannot tell the syrup
from honey. The same can be car
ried out in the entire vegetable world,
and this is the basis of my work"
In another portion of his letter
Smith says he will furnish free for
demonstration purposes a combina-
ton of certain chemicals which are
to be put in the ground with the cot
ton and the effect of which is to
make the sap of the cotton plant dis
tasteful to the boil weevil. In this
manner he asserts the weevils all
leave the plots where this plan is fol
lowed in search of palatable food,
Just as doves and other birds seek
grain fields, where the grazing is
easier whenever food becomes scarce
in the vicinity where they are located.
ted.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-06-15
ONE KILLED AND SCORE
INJURED IN TRAIN WRECK

CHICAGO, June 14.-One man
was killed and a score or more in
jured today when the Pere Marquette
"Resort Special" bringing weekend
parties from Michigan summer re-
sorts, crashed head-on into an east
bound freight train in the South Chi
cago yards. The dead man is George
Bateman of Grand Rapids, Mich,
conductor of the passenger train.
Railroad officials say some one left
switch open, allowing the freight
train to run in on the westbound
main track, directly in front of the
passenger.