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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (May 9, 1923)
To Further the Development of Nebraska and Omaha Snugly tucked away in the hearts of Nebraska’s hardy pioneers was the spirit of Ak-Sar-Ben—a handful of courageous, loyal boosters for the devel opment and betterment of Nebraska and Omaha. This splendid spirit of loyalty and sincerity to fur ther the development of Nebraska and Omaha was apparent in those early days—it manifests itself TODAY in the biggest and best boosting body the world has ever known. i When Ak-Sar-Ben was started, in 1892, the popu lation of Omaha was around 80,000. The total bank clearings for that year were $140,452. TO DAY Omaha has a population of 204,000. The bank clearings for 1922 were $1,981,529,000* This wonderful growth and development has been due, in a large measure, to the aggressive, con structive “booster spirit” of Ak-Sar-Ben. Ak-Sar-Ben needs 6,000 men—fellows who are willing to roll up their sleeves and make Omaha a city of 300,000 in 1930--men of the type who have made this splendid city possible. You want to be a part of this wonderful organization—-you want to join ranks with red-blooded men who do things in a big w ay. The answer to Omaha’s fu ture growth lies with You and your willingness to work with Ak^Sar-Ben for a bigger, better Omaha. Men of Omaha—if you believe in Omaha—if you believe in the spirit that has has helped to make Omaha the city it is today---if you want to be a part of the Biggest, Best, Boosting Body in the world---join Ak-Sar-Ben now. Gus Renze’s cowboys will call on you during this big round-up for 6,000 new members—greet them with a smile and your membership. If yOu join Ak-Sar-Ben for 1923 you will have the assurance that your 1924 membership will cost only $10. If you miss 1923 your membership for 1924 will cost $15. Obey That Impulse! Join AK-SAR-BEN Now . This advertisement made possible by the following prominent Boosters for Ak-Sar*Ben: WALTER W. HEAD J. H. HANSEN CADILLAC CO. PITTSBURGH PLATE GLASS CO. FRANK JOHNSON EPSTEN LITHOGRAPHING CO. TRIMBLE BROS. H. A. WOLF CO. CHAS. O. TALMADGE W. B. T. BELT JOHN DEERE PLOW CO. GEO. A. ROBERTS WATERS-BARNHART PTG. CO. CARPENTER PAPER CO. KIRSCHBRAUN & SONS CHANGSTROM MOTOR CO. JOHN L. KENNEDY DAVIS-O’BRIEN-COAD MOTOR CO< FORD TRANSFER & STORAGE CO* R. A. Ford, Mgr. O. N. BONNEY MOTOR CO. HENSHAW HOTEL SANFORD HOTEL CONANT HOTEL L. G. DOUP CO. Manufacturer* of Mattress#* and Upholstered Furniture