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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 21, 1917)
THE BEE: OMAHA. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, -191T. 9 1 By MELLIFICIANov. 20 Shall Milady Carry Knitting Bag? Wanted, a transparent knitting ba$l It -would seem that unless one is found the knell has been ' sounded for those popular receptacles . which are almost large enough to accom modate a grand piano. . Omaha merchants complain that shoplifters are using the knitting bag to stow away stolen goods. One well-known firm in the city lost $1,500 worth of goods in one week. Al ready in the east knitting bags are barred in the stores. Mrs. Harvey Newbranch, who .lieads the knitting work of the Na- tinnal Sirviro easre. wji told bv a shopkeeper when the knitting fad first 'struck Omaha that every woman who brought her knitting bag into his store was under surveillance from the moment she entered until she depart ed. When nine out of every ten women began to carry their knitting bags; the ;a$k assumed impossible proportions. Yesterday Mrs. Newbranch was seen at Red Cross headquarters but Aithout her knitting bag! "Abandoned your knitting bag?" she was asked. "Not a bit. Mine was stolen from me," Mrs. Newbranch explained. This industrious knitter was de ploring the loss of her bag, knitting and all, as much as the shopkeeper his wares. . . Omaha women who are clicking diligently for the Sammies will find it very inconvenient to leave their work at hnmf when on a shoooinsr tour, for they can so easily knit a row or two while resting or waiting for a friend in one of the stores. Mrs. F. A. Cas tle ven knits while she stands on a corner waiting for a car. Mrs. A. W. Jefferis, chairman of the knitting section of the Red Cross, is not disheartened by the new law, howeyer. Mrs. Jefferis thinks the rule a good one and does not believe t will impede the knitting .industry In the least. But, . cheer up, knitters! None other than the editor-in-chief has come to the rescuel He suggests knitting bags of fish net I Christmas Seals This year's campaign for the sale of Red Cross Christmas seals is launched by Mrs. K. R. J. Edholm, Nebraska agent. A new ruling places the sale of seals at army posts under special' jurisdiction, so Mrs. R. L. Hamilton, wife of Major Hamilton at Fort Crook, will have charge of the seals there and Mrs. Max Fleisch mann at Fort Omaha. Mrs. Hamp ton was formerly Lincoln asjent. The Outlook club of Gothenburg, Neb.f has the dintinction of making the first contribution in this 5tai tj the fund for fighting trench turbercu losisr The clubr which is htaded by Mis. J. S. Wals,-now -state treasur-erj-sent in the proceeds from - last year's sale of seals to this fund. Rcjd. Cross Christmas seals, head quarters are . at 4$3 Brandeis theater bu'fding. - ' Garments for Refugees.' . Women in charge of the refugee work which is a branch of the Red Cross', announce that anyone who has old garments which are in good con dition may leave them at, the First Presbyterian church, Thirty-fourth and Farnam streets. The garments were formerly left at the War Relief rooms, but women of this church have taken this branch of the work as their "bit" : this winter. The clothing will be sent to the French and Belgian refugees who have been left destitute by the ravages of war. Anyone who is especially interested m this work is invited to meet with the women of the Presbyterian church. on Fridays, when the afternopn is spent in sew ng for this cause. Eighty-five women ere present last Friday. For Bridal Couple. Announcement is made of the mar riage of Miss Martha Chew of Con ad, la. and Mr. Mathew Tiernan of fexarkana. Tex., which took place Monday afternoon at Council Bluffs, Justice Cooper performing the cere mony. , , The young couple are now the ?uests of Mr. and Mrs; Howard S. Hall in this city, but will leave short ;y for Texarkana, where they will make their home. Mr. and Mrs. Hall will; entertain it dinner at their home this evening n honor of Mr. and Mrs. vTiernan. Covers will be laid for 10 guests. 3oard of Missions. A call has been issued from the tri ;nnieal gathering of the board of mis ?rens to all members of the women's auxiliaries of the Episcopal churches in the United States to join in a pil grimage of prayer beginning Sunday, November 25, and extending to Satur day, December 1. This week will mark the closing of a pilgrimage of prayer which has extended all over the world. On Saturday, December 1, at noon from 2:10 to 12:30 the closing pray ers will be said at Trinity cathedral, v Owing to the. world war this pilgrim age of prayer lias special significance. Call for Sweaters. , The knitting unit of the Omaha Wo man's -club will meet Wednesday at 2:00 p. m. Mrs. Cotton of the Red Cross will be the instructor and all members are urged to come and bring work, as this is a. call for more sweaters. Manikins at Charity Ball. T Mrs. A. L. Reed of the benefit ball committee for the Child Saving in stitute, which will be given Friday evening at the Fontenelle, announces the following attractive young girls and matrons who will take part in the fashjon parade, which will be a new feature at the ball: Mesd nines Mesdam.s - CJlenn WhSrton. " E. John Brandeis. Fred Hsmilton. Harold Pritchett. W, N. Chamber , Ko B. Towle. X' A. Meyer. D. C. Bradford. Misses Misses Harriet Smith. Elizabeth Reed, ftegina Connell.' Gertrude Meti. Florence Neville. Menlo Davis. Illzabeth Davis. Mary Meiteatn. largaretha Grimmel. Emily Keller. " Veddimr Announcement. Mr. and Mrs. J J. Welch announce he marriage of treir diuglitcr, Kath irine, to Mr. Fred L. Schmidt of rioux City, vhi:h took pla.e it Dem ' ing, N. M., November 14- Reverend Father Joseph performing the cere- Soliloquy of Modern Eve One's library, large or small, is a good index to character. Has your child a chance to become a Star in the Heaven of Thought? By ADELAIDE KENNERLY. Seems almost impossible that parents should object to their children reading, doesn't it? But some of them do. I have heard parents say: "It looks stupid for Maude or Harry to sit-around and read when they could be knitting or playing or doing something more mechanical." There are born artists, musicians, writers, philosophers, teachers, et al. And how can any of these develop without a wide vision-without reading while young and as they grow older, adding travel and experience to their store of knowledge? Why, even the good housekeeper of today reads. If she runs her home scientifically, or systematically, she must read what the experts thost who, have made it a study have to say. She reads all she can find on the science and art of home-making. A good idea isn't worth much unless passed along to others. There is but one way this can be done and that is through publication. No money ever was wasted in good books or magazines unless the books and magazines were not read. No time ever was idled away in reading unless the material was mere trash! No child ever was harmed by reading if the matter was wholesome and instructive. We are all in the process of learning and those who do not read have narrow opinions based on notions instead of knowledge. They make statements without statistics and they judge without judgment. It has been conceded by good authority that all mental impressions are gained before the age of 21; after that they are sifted and developed. Therefore a child that is impressed with the value of reading before the. age of 21 has a good chance to become a star in the heaven of thought. One's library, large or small, is a good index to character. Deming for some time, as Mr. Schmidt is in training there as a member of the Iowa ambulance corps. Concert for War Relief. Approximately $15d was realized from the concert given by Miss Adelyn Wood and Miss Dorothy Morton Monday evening for the benefit of the Armenian relief. Midwinter Recital. The proceeds from the annual mid winter recital, given by the pupils of Miss Mary Cooper, will be donated to the war relief this year. The af fair will be given some time during the Christmas holidays, the exact date to be announced later. Future Events. Mrs. C. H. Savidge Will b'e hostess for the St. James Orphanage Sewing tlub at her home Thursday after noon. The A.ve Maria club of the Holy Family parish will give a card party and dance Wednesday evening at their hall, Eighteenth and Izard streets. PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Grove are now at Excelsior Springs. Mrs. N. B. Updike and Mrs. G. J. Ingwersen are spending a few days at Excelsior Springs. Miss Lucile Dennis spent the past week with relatives in Lincoln. Mrs. William Ellsworth and Mrs. Joseph McCIeneghan left Monday evening for Tampa, Florida- where they were called ty the serious ill ness of their sister Mrs. J. A. Cum mings. Mrs. Cummings formerly lived in Omaha, but since the death of her husband, Dr." J. A. Cummings, fbe has made her home in California and Florida. Mrs. F. W. Fitzpatrick is ill at the Presbyterian hospital Y. M. a A's Work Covers All Classes i Of Fighting Men It is a source of wonder that the Young Men's Christian association workers can devise so many forms of wholesome entertainment as they do. There is comparatively little preach ing in the crowded Young Men's Christian association tents, but there is a wholesome atmosphere there al ways, and men who never went to church acknowledge their debt to their Christian hosts. On week-day eve nings there is much singing of pop ular stuff and the old and the new patriotic melodies; on Sunday eve nings the patriotic airs are inter spersed with hymns. Preaching, of course, on Sunday evenings, vet such as" a young' man of any religious Re lief is sure to find interesting and morally profitable. On any night in the week it is a comfortably weary young soldier who is under his blanket at taps'. Through the day he has done a man's normal amount of active work, and has surely had an evening of pleasure suited to his individual temperament if he can be satisfied with simple, wholesome en joyment. H. Irving Hancock, in Les lie's. Bu1tet Delicious" H$flgo) Business Girls Will Mobilize for War Work At the Y. W. C. A. Real meaning for battalion of death will be given and the plan of action outlined. Major Maher be lieves that the demand for the bat talion now under organization is the indication of a need on the part of the girls for a real outlet for energy, enthusiasm and patriotism. Uncle Sam and out American boys would not allow girls in the trenches except as a last resort, but there is a second line of defense as far-reaching as the trenches which calls for service as patriotic and sacrificial as the boys are giving. Miss Brewster, who by request has worked out the plan, and under whom the battalion is now organizing, says she is willing totgive any amount of time to drilling and organization of girls who are really going to serve Uncle Sam. But for those who are simply wanting to imitate the spec tacular part of a soldier's life and omit the geniuine patriotism that calls for real service and sacrifice for their country, she has no time. GOOD COATS PLENTIFUL Reports come to us of scarcity of "desirable" coats at prices within the bounds of reason. Some say they've looked everywhere and not found the "right" coat others say the coats here are fiv to twsnty dollars nearer right prices. It's true that good and better coats are selling here at half the "usual" profit it's a fact you should know it's a fact which earns for Thome's the reputation of a safs store. 125.00 Coats, on sale at. $19.73 S3 0.00 Coatl, on tale at $34.60 $40.00 Coats, on sale at $29. SO $50.00 Coats, on lala at $39.50 A Fsw "Very Luxurious" Coats Still Higher The "Thorney." way to "fine duds" also affords "golden" opportunities in bewitching blouses. $3.75 Blonses, on sa'a st $2.98 $5.00 Blouses, on sals at $3.98 ,$6.60 Blouses, on sals at $4.95 A Few Very "Elaborate" Blouses Still Higher. Mail orders are not solicited it's the most unsatisfactory method of buying. Approvals are taboo'd unbusinesslike and several other "un's." Charges are frowned upon as not based on sound economics. Come in and try on the pretty things bring your friends you are welcome to look or buy. SZ2. 1812 FARNAM STREET . ome Economics fifeJ bg Save the Fats The fourth great .injunction of the food administration is to save the fats. A special aid in this request is the present very high, a!nost pro mo.nve. price or au tats on tne marKct. beyonrt tne price check on our ir?e of fats, is the knowledge of the need of fats for other than our only culinary purposes. Our armies need fats in their daily rations, our allies need fats, and our munitions industries need fats for the manu facture of nitro-giyecrine. The facts are perfectly clear, there is no gain saying them our only job is to fall into line intelligently and cheerfully to reduce our use of fats. We arc particularly asked to reduce our use of butter in cooking. If you want proof of that fact, let me tell you a little incident. Recently I became involved in an argument on that very point, and finally wrote to Miss Katharine Blunt, who is connected with the food administration at Washington, D. C. I told her of this article which I intended to write. She could not get a letter back to me on time- so she felt the matter important enough to send me a tele gram from the food administration to the effect that butter conservation is especially important. So I give you the direct word of the food ad ministration on that point To understand the fat situation from the health point of view, it lis necessary to know the use of fats in the body. They are needed for just one purpose mainly, to give us heat and energy. The starches and sugars periorm tne same runcrion in tne body; but weight for weight,. a pure fat gives more than twice as much fuel value to the body as a pure starch or sugar. Hence fats are a particularly valuable food in cold weather, or for persons doing heavy muscular work, as onr soldiers are. While theoretically fats are valued for the same purpose as sugars and starches, it is impossible to substi tute sugars and starches entirely for fat, and retain health. Also, in some fats, notably butter, there is a sub stance which is absolutely essential for growth. For this reason, butter should be used on the table so far The battalion is to have a real signif icance. Its purpose, requirements and line of action will be discussed at the open meeting Thursday, No vember 22, at 8 p. m,, in the Young Women's Christian association audi torium. Every employed girl in the city is invited to attend. No girl will be allowed to enlist unless she be willing to take the four pledges requiredl I LIP READING For slightly or totally deaf adults. For Particulars Address, EMMA a KESSLER NO. 4, FLO-LES APTS. Corn or 30th St. and Capitol Avt. I. tflfcOO Coata, on tale at $49.50 $76.00 Coats, on sal at $64.80 $90.00 Coats, on ssl at $74.80 $100.00 Coats, on sale at $84.60 $ 7.80 Blouses, on sale at $6.45 $10.00 Blouses, on sals at $7.75 $12.00 Blouses, on sale at $9.75 AT 1YXIC0XE ABCH. Jrma. 3f. Grass as possible where there are children in the family. Ways of Saving Fats. One of the best and easiest ways of saving fats,is to reduce to a minimum the use of fried foods. There is no doubt that fpr some peopic at Ieast fried foods are difficult of digestion Patriotism and health combine here. Contrary to public opinion, food fried in deep fat is more digestible and uses le.s fat than food which is cooked in a small amount of fat in a skillet. Still doughnuts, croquettes, fritters, etc., are not war-time cook ery and should not be indulged in ex cept as an occasional luxury. The use of less pastry, rich cakes and cookies is along this same line of economy in the use of fats. Save Every Bit of Meat Fat. The drippings from meats are far too precious to be wasted. They may be saved for use with other meats or they may be clarified and used more generally in cooking and baking. To Clarify Drippings Place fat from meat or soup in a saucepan, cover with cold water and a pinch of baking soda. Bring to a boil and boil five minutes. Let cool and re move Cake, of fat which risr to the top. To Render Fat Carefully trim off all pieces of fat that accompany meat. Cut fat into small pieces. Place in a saucepan with cold water to cover, bring to a boil and cook slowly until the fat, when pressed in a sieve, will yield no further fat Strain through cheesecloth and let cool. When cold remove the cake of fat from the top. To Save Bacon Grease Cook bacon slowly in a heated skillet.' As the fat V Will THE OMAHA BEE INFORMATION BUREAU. FREDERIC J. HASKIN, Director, Washington, D. C. Inclosed find a 2-cent stamp, for which you will please send me, entirely free, copy of "The War Cook Book." Name Street Address City dries ont strain it through cheesecloth into the jar in which it is to be kept. I p. this way the fat is kept without danger of browning or burning and the Karon is superior, more nearly like broiled bacon. Substitutes for Butter. Those of us who have explored the new country of "butter substitutes," have returned from such journeys un hurt and, in some cases, even enthusi astic about our findings. We find the vegetable shortenings produce very palatable results and that oleomar garine is very like butter in quality and flavor. The vegetable oils are a little more difficult to work with than the harder fats, especially in baking, but they can produce very good re- suns wun a nine practice. Ana let I me ask in a whisncr. Is it such a crime to turn out a cake that is excellent on every count except that the butter flavor is lacking? One must he a veritable slave to the palate to refuse good food because of a slightly dif ferent flavor. Quantities to Substitute If using oleomargarine in place of butter, use equal quantity. It using any other fat us.c, one-fifth less, that is, three level tablespoons taken out every cup of lat used. t Table Economy in the L'se of Fat. There are still many people who re fuse to stint themselves a$ all unless personal economy demands the stint ing. There are all too few of us who are using as little table fat as we might and still remain well nourished. How many of you use only gravy on potatoes? How many of you use very little, or no butter on bread if jam or marmalade js served? How many of you use more syrup and less fat on your griddle cakes these mornings? For the one who can answer the pa triotic "yes" to these- questions I am afraid there is at least one other who cannot Get out of the slacker class if you are still in it. Wk -$M hi n A vA m iiiliilttisMMseifri.sWii J You Save t For a Soldier? Ertrj American horn can save enough food to keep an Amer ican soldier strong and fit. Will your home do its share? There is no need for sacrifice. Eat as much as necessary. Cat wisely. Save food and save money at the same time. Help the cause and help yourself. THIS FREE BOOK TELLS HOW The North American will send free to any of its readers, one copy of The War Cook Book." The War Cook Book" is something; more than a cook hook. It is an up-to-the-minute cook book for practical patriots, telling what America needs, and exactly how the American home can serve her. "The War Cook Book" tells how to cook food that b nourish ing, tasty and cheap. It tells how to plan balanced meals that will keep the family healthy. It tells how to save the foods that will win the war, and what to use in their places. It is full of valuable information from cover to cover. It tells in a few clear words, the vital points of the great Food Conservation Campaign, which is a great part of America's war work. "The War Cook Book" is official published by the United States Food Administration. Send for your copy of this book and learn how patriotism and economy go h??A in h!d. Pfirjember At Is absolutely free. Just send your name and address with a 2-cent stamp for return postage. Use the Attached Coupon State Unique Donation From U. S. Woman To Boys in Trench For the amusement of soldiers prob ably no more unique donation was made than that of $50 from a woman for granhaphone records to equip a tank. There is something grotesque about the music eminating from this weird iron caterpillar. Oother dona tions have not lacked an element of the picturesque, as for instance the supplying of a hospital in Paris which was filled with African troopers with 700 fans. They were so appreciated during the sumtnei that the hospital appealed for more An accordion was sent to fill a specific demand. One French officer re quested games for his men. Whai sort? In one regiment in which most of the soldiers were fathers of fami lies the preference, for some reason or other, was for bowling. The trench, it must seem, does not rnak a bad alley if a few balls and pirn will liven a dull period. Possibly a change of noise is agreeable! What's the use of Billy Surrday com ing to Washington -if congress is not in session? Washington Herald. Tho Last u IrUiniicireJStuciio NOW JjpCATEt Mt Jlr DMU BUI UMNO '1 I v III It III! II I 1 i