THE SUNDAY BEE: OMAHA. JULY
9.
1922.
5-A
Child Labor Evil
Is State Problem,
Declares Hoover
If Delinquent Minority Will
Not Act, He Favori ConotU
tutional Amendment to
Eradicate Child Waste.
By ARTHUR SEARS HENNINO.
Omaha Hm UmiI W lr.
Washington, July S. A warning
of the national peril involved in the
increa-iiig itmUncy to "Irt I'ncle
m ilo it," iiiMcad of the itatfi
that outjht to do it. was uttered today
ty Seeretjry of Commerce Hoover
in the roune of an interview on
the subject of child labor.
I'nlrss this tendency to tubittitute
national for local self-government is
checked the cnc of local respon
sibility will be dettroyed and the
foundation of social progress under
niini'd. in the opinion of Mr. Hoover,
Yet he favor a constitutional
amendment to eradicate completely
the evil of child labor in those back
ward states in which about JOO.lHiO
children are employed, if there ap
pears to be no other means of ac
complishing the purpose. This
would be tht ease, he holds, of the
choice of the lesser of two evils.
Minority in Middle Ages.
I asked the secretary what rem
edy he would propose for the child
labor evil now that the supreme court
has held unconstitutional the two
laws passed to end the employment
of children.
"Every well wisher of children
must feel deeply the failure of the
last effort in national prevention of
child labor," said Mr. Hoover. "A
study of the situation as it stands
will show that a majority of states
have forward looking and effective
laws in child protection; that some
others have enacted legislation that
at least goes part way. But there
is a minority that are still in the
middle ages in their attitude to child
hood. "Child labor in these backward
states is competitively unfair to in
dustry in the states that have re
sponded to the moral and social
ideals of our people. But far beyond
this, the moral and economic results
of debilitated, illiterate and untrain
ed manhood and womanhood that
must spring from these cesspools
where child labor is encouraged and
is legitimate, infect the generation.
Local Responsibility Best.
"All of us would agree in the
wish that the sense of local govern
ment and local responsibility in our
country were such that ach and
every state would advance it:lf to
the forefront of progress in this "-0
vital question. It would be far be
ter for the future of the republic if
this were true, for I know of noth
ing more disheartening than the im
pulse and justification given to the
centralization of government by con
tinuous failure of local government
' in matters that affect the nation as
a whole. With the growing popu
lation and growing complexity of,
our industrial and social life, the
constant resort to federal control
for solution ot ainicuines wm yy
undermine the very basis of social
progress by the destruction of sense
of local responsibility.
"However, if it is impossible to
secure this necessary safeguard to
our people by bcal government I
am one of those whu ton.nkr the
loi.ee in our sense of local respon
sibility are lets than the loe to
the nation s a whole, and if all eLe
full I stind for amendment to
the federal constitution that will
give the necessary power and au
thority to compel action in the stales
which are negligent of their responei
bilities. Let tit have our eye open
to the fact, however, that the ne.
cesiity for sa doing is definite
step m undermining the autonomy
of local government and the ncri
lice in this autonomy that a few
states are imposing in all the whole
will only open the gatee of encroach
ment through the constitution every
time some local social cetpoo mut
be drained. It is with this thought
in mind that I should like to sug
gest to you that final effort be
made to bring all states into line
to abolish child labor. If that can
not be accomplished quickly, I re
gretfully join with thoe in favor
ot federal action.
Child Waste a Blight.
"Clearly if economic waste is rep
rehensible, waste of child life
whether viewed economically or in
term of common and universal bet
terment is a blight that in its nieas
sme is more deplorable than war.
"It may be worth recounting that
our system of individualism can only
stand if we make effective the su
ttreme ideal of America. This ideal
is that there shall be an equality of
opportunity for every citizen to reach
that position in the community to
which his intelligence, abilities, char
acter and ambition entitle him. I am
a strong believer in this progressive
individualism as the only road to eco
nomic, social and spiritual safety and
to human progress. Without this
temoerinnr Ideal that America has
evolved, individualism will not stand.
There is no equality of opportunity
where children are allowed by law
and compelled by parents to labor
during the years they snouiu receive
instruction; there is no equality of
opportunity unless this instruction is
made compulsory by the state. There
is no equality of opportunity for chil
dren whose parents are not restrained
by law from exploiting them.
"Let me also add, out of some 26,
000,000 children between 5 and 16
years of age in America the use of
child labor su tar as it retards educa
tion of children, probably affects less
that 300,000 children. This number
is 300,000 below the ideals of Amer
ica but no other nation can show so
small a proportion."
French Publish Genoa
Conference Memorandum
Paris, July 8. A "yellow book"
has been published by the French
government on the Genoa confer
ence. It contains 41 documents, in
cluding the order for the conference
issued at Cannes, the invitation of
the Italian government, the French
memorandum, the report of the ex
perts from London, the instructions
to the president of the French dele
gation a.'id 'the German-Russian
treaty. The document totals 186
pages.
Parson Policeman Nabs
Seven Autoists First Day
Fairmont, W. Ca., July 8. Rev. M.
J. Pritchard. a Methodist Episcopal
minister, temporarily without a
charge, has been appointed, at his
own request, a member of the Fair
mont police force. He is now serv
ing successfully as a traffic officer.
His first day's duty resulted in the
arrest of seven tratfic violators.
Gordon Selfridge Is
to Build New Castle
London, July ".Gordon Selfridue,
merchant prince, owner of Lan
downe House, fiiiet residence in
London, inhabited bv patrician fam
ilies for generations, it discontented.
Not satisfied with what he has, he
Is bidding himself a dream-home
a ca.tle in the air.
"It is my hobby," said Selmdge,
in my own mind. Tht? I a"tl in ( Roiiun t-niperor reen with envy,
the cleverest arc hitevt in I ngUnd, Itut all In the air.
and they nude me all kinds of 1U ' Nevertheless, SrHfidge walks
drawings drawings that, looked at, . through the p4ciu halls daily in
'hint an airy hobby. It will never gave one the (eelin.s of luting lul miatiiiatioii. Sometimes he ascends
materialise, but 1 love thinking about a perfect summer' vaannu, , vUt,A siaiiia.es. wandeis
it" But there it is, last! complete, .. . . .
"Some year, ago I began to won- with drawbridge, stately ;..,., '' '
der what a really perfect castle would gorgeous gardens, marble uirc.r.. every now and ihci he makes won-
be like. And I planned and planned marble baths which would turn a 'deiiul alterations in the dctigns-
bul they only amount M nuiVs
the plant!
in
Lremh government to an Engt'sh
'company, according to a repoit in
tin? ciintiurnul edition of the Lon
VrtnAi Hotel re Sold to J"" ,u,,,v M4'1 ,Vy "I',, loi
r rem li noiru .rr mmi m f!r41t;, lf (4m,,i,rii and
Hritih by (ttveriiment ,i,r' t uiuuii.i ihe U.mi A.tona i
',r lulv H.-1-uur .mi.orH.it ( the hr-iduiurte.. of the Krpaiatu.iL
hotels in the fcloile ditiat which
loriuerly belonged to lienmw pro
mir ( n have been sold by the
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SOMETIME soon there will be an occasion
when you would love to dazzle your
friends with an unaccustomed beauty
and radiance, and enjoy for one glorious night
the adm'irins.hotnage of everyone
yyoII this is not imoossible3 Lournay has de
1 . a j "t., fcV.ii- -will An more in an
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hour to improve your appearance than ordi
nary treatments do in weeks. It is a facial pack:
composed of famous beautifiers such as al
mond meal, balsams ot benzoin and myrrh,
and crushed lupin seeds."
As" the Masque dries, it 'drawH impurities
and particles of dead cuticle from the face and
makes the skin taut so that wrinkles disap
pear. When you remove it, you- see a new
and lovelier 'you" smiling back at you from
the mirror clear-skinned, aglow, with the
freshness of youth!
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v! and 366 Fifth A
Avpniir. New
asiu w suss -
York; has sent a personal representative to
our store. You are cordially invited to call
and see a demonstration oi.uie wunt
Masque, so that the next time you array your
self for conquest you will know just how to
use this wonderful beautifier.
Present This Credential
to our Toilet Goods Department and for $1.00 you
will receive one jar of Lournay Creme Au Citron
.Lemon Cream) and one package Lournay Beauty
Masque (regular price $1.50.) This offer is posi
tively restricted one to each customer, and credential
must be presented by the person receiving.
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Address
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BURGESS-NASH
Company
ToOrt GooJ StMoa Mla Floor
JULY CLEARANCE SALES
Wonder Square
Printed Voile
36-inch voile of all color,
beautiful patterns. Priced,
while COO yards last
Yard, 10c
Burfus-Nuh Main Floor
BHBGESSr
Hash ten
EVERYBODY STORE"
Free Radio School
Special inatruetora are con
ducting elBHai1 on Monday,
Vi'dnclay find Friday after
nnoni. Tor bi'ifinner and
for advanced builder.
Burir it-Nh Fourth Moor
July Clearance
Girls'
Dresses
At Exactly
l2 Price
Our "better" dresses
dainty little frocks for tiny
tots of 2 to 6, and delight
ful models for girls 6 to 14.
The fabrics are:
Imported Broche
Georgette Organdie
Voile
Gingham
Burtest-Najh Third Floor
Girls'
Kiltie Skirts
Made of Domestic
Rajah in white and
colors. The skirt is
pleated, the straps are
fitted with adjustable
buckles.
Priced $1.85
Bnrga-Nuh Third Floor
July Clearance Sale
White and Sports Silks
The strongest values in years thousands of yards of silki at 4, to s off regular
pricing. The assortment is remarkable ; the fabrics of the usual Burgess-Nash quality.
Both plain and novel weaves in white, sports and street shades are included.
Canton Crepe
40-inch width. Splendid
heavy quality in white only.
Yard, $2.95 to $4.95.
Satin Canton
40-inch white Sonia satin
crepe with high luster.
Special, yard, $3.95.
Honeycomb Silk
40-inch width. Favored
sports silk in white. Priced
Special, yard, $2.75.
Gros de Londres
35-inch width white Gros
de Londres. Very finely
corded. July sale price
Special, yard, $2.25.
Crepe de Chine
40-inch width. Heavy qual
ity of very crepy weave.
Yard, $1.19 to $2.95.
Coronado Satin
40-inch width. White and
black in soft, rich quality.
Special yard, $2.45.
Iona Crepe
40-in. Oyster white silk and
wool sports crepe.
Special, yard, $3.45.
White Glimaree
Newest of sports silk in
rough pebble weaves. 40-inch
width. Our July sale price
Special, yard, $3.95.
Miami Sports Satin
40-inch white sports satin
in seven handsome patterns.
Special, yard, $2.75.
Satin Relda
A charming quality of
white satin in 36-inch width.
Special, yard, $2.25.
Chenille Crepe
40-inch width. All-white
or white with colored designs.
Special, yard, $3.95.
Silk Homespun
36-inch white homespun for
smartest street and sports
wear. Our July sale price
Special, yard, $1.59.
Art Srjorts Satin Yard, $2.19
40-inch width,, art sports satin in white and black. High luster.
Burge-Naih Silk Shop Second Floor.
250 of Our
Better
Blouses
Reduced to
y2 Price
Although some of them
are slightly soiled, all are
wonderful values, for the
majority are models of
which there is but one of a
kind. There are tuck-ins
and tie-backs fashioned of
Batiste French Voile
Crepe de Chine
All-white and cqjors.
Extra sizes included
at i price.
Sizes 34 to 52.
Burieit-Nath Third Floor.
Voile
Overblouses
A popular model
made of. good quality
voile and daintily
trimmed with lace and
embroidery. In all sizes.
Priced $2.00
Burjen-Naih Third Floor
A Manufacturer's Sample Line
Genuine Derryvale Linens
Stamped to Embroider
Hundreds of pieces of fine Irish art linens at 13 reduction. Each
piece stamped with original and exclusive designs. Included are:
Dresser Scarfs
Vanities
Towels
Luncheon Sets
and dozens of other pieces.
Center Pieces
Doilies
33V3 Discount
BurfM-Naah Art Neodlework Shop Second Floor.
During This Sale We Offer Our
Entire Stock of Lace Curtains
At One-Half Price
This remarkable offering means that you may select any curtain in our
stock at just half its original marking. Every style from elaborate
imported curtains to simple, less expensive nets is included.
Imported Duchesse Curtains Voile Panels with Filet Insets
Sectional Panels of Marie Antoinette Applique
Voiles and Marquisettes with Cluny and Filet Edges
At V2 Price
Burgess-Nash Drapery Shop Fourth Floor.
Linens and Wash Goods
Offer unequaled values at our July clearance prices.
Turkish Towels
Fancy colored towels, 2-ply
varn, size 20x39-inch.
Special, each, 49c
Huck Towels
Of Irish linen large size
with hemstitched ends.
Special, each, 59c
Bed Spreads
Full size handsome Mar
seilles designs, scalloped edge,
cut corners.
Special, each, $3.50
Table Cloths
A limited quantity of Irish
linen damask cloths.
Price
' Bed Sheets
Of fine round thread sheet
ing, large 81x90-in. size.
Special, each, $1.49
Center Pieces
Irish linen with hand-made
cluny edge. 18 inches in di
ameter. Special, each, $1.25
Remnants at V2 Price
One large lot . of remnants includes all short pieces
of table damasks and towelings. Excellent quality.
Derryvale Linen
Models
Beautiful pieces of "Derryvale" linen, hand
embroidered, are offered at one-half reduction.
Dresser Scarfs
Vanities
Towels
Luncheon Sets
Center Pieces
Doilies
And hundreds of other models.
V2 Price
Burgess-Nash Art Needlework Shop Second Floor
Kiddie Koops are Here
at Minimum Prices
Figured Organdy
Attractive designs on colored
grounds of pink, lavender,
gold and white.
Special, yard, 69c
White Gaberdine
An excellent quality in 36
inch width. July sale price
Special, yard, 59c
Printed Flaxon
A sheer summer fabric for
dresses and blouses, 39-inch
width.
Special, yard, 39c
Sports Voile
A choice of 10 color com
binations, 39-inch width.
Special, 69c
Wash Goods Remnants
All short pieces of both colored and white wash goods
Special at y2 Price.
Burf tts-Nash Scood Floor
Misses' and Children's
Oxfords and Sandals
Pair, $1.00
The oxfords are of fine quality white canvas with
white composition sole and low heel. '
Sizes 5 to 8, 82 to 11 and 1112 to 2.
Barefoot sandals are of brown lotus or elk in
Sizes up to 2.
No C. O. D's. No Refunds.
No Mail Order. No Will Calls
Burfess-Nash "Red Arrow Booth" Downstairs Store.
Comfort for Kiddies-Rest for Mother
Every mother should include on her "ready list"
a snowy white "Kiddie Koop." A softer or more de
lightful nest for a wee, tiny babe could not be wished.
This versatile "Kiddie Koop" serves at birth as a
dainty bassinet; for the growing child as a crib for
sleep and nap times, and as a safe pen for wide-awake
hours.
"Kiddie Koops" are easily moved
from room to room, upstairs and down,
indoors and out. They are protection
against sun and wind, and from floor
draughts. May we demonstrate our
"KIDDIE KOOP"?
Our Infants' Furniture Department is showing
many practical pieces of furniture
for the nursery
Burg esi-Nuh Infanta' Shop Third Floor.