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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (July 22, 1923)
Women Launch Campaign for Equal Rights New Amendment to Constitu tion Proposed at Confer ence in Seneea Falls —Making History. By Universal Barrie*. Seneca Fall*. N. Y., July II.— Women sitting in Judge'* seats, oc cupying executive and legislative'of fices. Women wearing the robes of min ister* and bishops, voicing their opin ions in church conclaves. I Women studying the professions In the biggest schools and universities. Women driving locomotives, man aging hotels, directing banks. Women representing the govern ment abroad as consuls and ambas sadors. Women conducting foreign trade, navigating the open seas. Women, In fact, doing everything that men do, receiving equal pay for equal work, and barred by law from no physical, mental or spiritual ac tivity they wish to pursue. This is the picture of American womanhood when "equal rights” have been granted the fair sex by the government. Wants New Amendment. A picture, graphic and colorful, painted for members of the national woman's party »n their assembly here today by Alice Paul, vice president. Miss Paul proposes that her sisters In the cause Join forces for the pur pose of having passed a 20th fed eral amendment giving "equal right*” to women in every phase of their complicated life. And on the cheers of 200 women from every state in the Union, her proposal was carried to the roof of the little brick church where the elsn was assembled. There was no dissenting voice. United they stood. "This is not a new idea,” Miss Paul told them. "It is 75 years old. It was born in 1S4S when Mrs. Stan ton and Mrs. Mott, with a few other brave *ouis, signed their declaration of Independence in this very town. W« have tradition and the example of intrepid leaders back of us." Proposed Amendment Simple. The proposed amendment is phrased in the simplest possible language, In jn*t 18 small words. "Men and vomen shall have equal rights 'tiroughout the United States and every place subject to Its Jurisdic Mon.’* And the word "rights” is Inter preted to mean duties a* well as p-lvllege*. Specifically, the amendment Is ex pected to do certain thing* for "Oman's status, things embodied 1n 'he principles of the party. It would give women the right to enter every occupation and every school open to men. It would make them eligible for the same governmental appoint ments, promotions and salaries. It would do away with a double moral standard. would place women on buries* would give them the same fTty inheritance law* and equal to make contracts. *ould Retain Own Name, nan could retain her own name marriage and her contribution •<. the upkeep of the family would he recognized and respected. Rhe would be as muoh the bead of her household as her husband, and her service* would not be considered the possession of her spouse. Her property would be her own • nd she would have a 50-50 say in the control of that owned Jointly with her huaband. The matter of citizen ship would be within her choice, and the right of divorce on the same grounds as the husband would be bera. Mother and father would con trol the children together. And what Is called very Important, the woman would he received Into the business and economic world after marriage with as many rights and privileges and duties »s her husband nqw enjoys. Elevators Receiving Crain. •peetat IHspetrtl to The omoho Bee. Columbus, Neb.. July 21.*—Platte county elevators have began to re ceive grain from the farmers which testing at from 57 to 68. Although • little light, Its milling qualities are excellent. The average yield la run ning about 15 bushels to the acre. There There seems to tie no Inclina tion to farmers to hold wheat. Har vest hands are scarce. The wages offered are from $4 to $5 a day. Six Chances to Win Cash on This Picture I and Tribune Syndxat*—Dta Mo ***SA imm 1 ■ ■ f ,4 r ft Title Picture No. 3. Six prizes are offered again this week for the best title for Picture No. S of The Omaha Bee's title content. For the best title $5 will be awarded. Contestants submitting the five next best titles will each receive $1. Here'are the rules: All titles must be written on postcards addressed to the Tltls Editor. The Omaha Bee. Titles which are en closed in envelopes will not be considered by the Judges. Titles must be in this office by midnight Wednesday night . Titles must not exceed 12 words in length. One person may send in as many titles as he wishes, but each ons must b« written on a separate postcard. Now get a pencil and write a winner. Chadron Wins. The 35 prize for the best title for Title Picture No. 2 goes to Chadron. Neb. Jean Farnsworth, 362 Main street of that city, carries off the principal prize with this title: "Three Ladles, Three Laddies, One Swing and One Malady.” These titles won prizes of 31 each: "Three Squatters Ready to Press Their Claims.” By H. T. Kroeger, Extra, la. “Three Belles Waiting for Some one to Ring 'Em.” By M. E. Klein, Burchard, Neb. “A Fruitful Occasion; a Date, Three Peaches and Three Pairs.” By C. Seebe, 522 Seventh avenue. Council Bluffs. “Engrossing Menu—Three Lobsters and Three Chickens.” By Mrs. F. H. Baxter, 418 South Twenty-sixth street, Omaha. "Three Jacks. Three Queens and Six Hearts.” By Mrs. L. L. Green, 2801 Creighton avenue, Omaha. Many Good Ones. The title judges had quite a Job on their hands In selecting winners. Here are some that almost rang the bell and are given honorable men tlon; “A Little Rushln’ on the Steppea," By C. B. Nelson, Atlantic, la. “Three Hits and Three Misses.” By Margaret Huber, Kearney, Neb. "Transmitter and Receiver," By Mrs. George Back, Gothenburg. Neb. “Two on the Step and Won In the Shade." By Margaret Quinn, Bush nell Neb. "Summer Boarders and Home Are Bored.” By F. B. Lafferty, Sioux Falls S. D. "Three Thorns Among Three Rose buds.” By Mrs. J. Bloom, 1030 South Twenty eighth street, Omaha. "Three I'ulrs with a Run In Hearts.” By Fred McConnell, 620 North Eighteenth street, Omaha. "The Court House,” By Mrs. J. H. Armitage, Chappell, Neb. "Parktd to Spark." By Mrs. A Christensen, Decatur, Neb. "Sittings In Open Court.” By C. L. Stewart, Geneva, Neb. "The Three Parasites (Pair o' D. Appleton & Company Announce the publication of a New Novel by HAROLD BELL WRIGHT THE MINE WITH THE IRON DOOR MR. Wright is, in sober truth, the most popu lar of living writers. Of each of his novels there has been sold an average of one million, two hundred and sixty-eight thousand copies. From all information available this forms a record in the sale of any one author’s works. This book—“The Mine with the Iron Door”—is a romance of adventure laid in the Arizona Desert and mountains. It grips you with its story of human hearts struggling toward happi ness. It is a novel sincere as Harold Hell Wright is sincere: as thrilling as life can be to a man and a girl when mystery veils the past and present danger sweeps through the lonely, beautiful Canyon of Gold. Seek adventure under the wide skies with those who / people the Canyon of Cold. Harold Bell Wright / gives you his greatest novel—unsurpassed for / n sheer human appeal. UV / it Now D. APPLETON AND COMPANY X , \ / wherever nooki 35 Weal 32nd Street, New York y^ g0ld. $2.00. Sight*).’’ By Mr*. E. N. Jones, Grand Island, Neb. "The Army of Occupation.” By Mrs. George E. Schmid. 3682 South Twenty fifth street, Omaha "Three Flappers—Three Hicks— Boredom.” By M. C. Brown, S0T1 South Thirty-fourth street, Omaha He Trie* Poetry. "Be He Short—Be Ho Tall, "For a Flapper—He Will Fall." By P. Prince, 210 South Eighteenth street, Omaha. “Bases Full, No Chanos to Steal." By E. W. McGowan, Lem a. Neb. "A Three Party Line—All Wire* Busy," By Nett# Budler, 2636 La fayette, Omaha. "Nut Sundae With Peaches, Pears and a Spoon.” By Louise Cuyler. 3028 Lincoln boulevard, Omaha "Pa (1) Red Peaches and Lamons With Dates." By Harry Piburn, Mal vern, la. "The Bobs and Bobbed," By Ethel Richt, R. F. D. 3, Omaha “A Play In Three Acta” By H. L. Corderman, Griswold, la "Pairs That May Become Coupled," By Mrs. Emella Kropaeh, Oscsola, Neb. "SI* of a Kind. All of One Mind.” By A. WssIHn, Uehllng, Neb. "Veranda Vamps " By Mrs. James Davidson, Springfield, Neb. ‘’Bualnes* Is Good, Thank You, 8ay* Cupid." By Mrs. James Klnkead, 2603 pierce street, Omaha. "Bases Full." By Albert Llndblad, Jr., 6824 Ersklne street, Omaha. "A Trey of Heart* " By Mr*. O. R. Gretzer, Council Bluffs, la. Five Just Alike. Another Front Porch CanYpalgn.” By A. O. Klttell, 315 North Thirty fourth street. Omaha, Similar title* were turned in by Chauncey H. John son, 8812 North Thirty-third street, Omaha; Wallace Witg, 1S04 Missouri avenue, Omaha; W. V. Delohoy, J87J Titus avenue, Omaha, and W. C. Sutherland, Shelton. Neb. “Three Bobs and Three Bobbie*.” By Charlotte Tropell, 4814 Davenport street, Omaha. The same title wa» submitted by Margaret E. Peters, 1013 South Thirty-third *treet, Oma ha. "Three Pair*, Three Peaches and Three Nuts." By W. R. Laughn. Grand Island, Neb. "Fruits of the Reason, Peaches and Pairs.” By Jessie Bryer, Wol bach. Neb. "Dates with Nuts” By Virginia Capelt, Council Bluffs, la. FRY’S CLEARANCE SALE —Still Going on—and Crowded All Day— — NOW — Our Finest Summer Footwear at Drastic Reductions Ladies GROUP NO. 1 A WONDERFUL ASSORTMENT— > Of Stylfs In Fine White Nile Cloths SATINS PATENTS SUEDES Black Kids kins Brown Kidskins Brown Oalfskins Strapped . 'XOil§ud(i iwuuufni Sandals 19 Oxfords Sport Styles GROUP NO. 2 T» to W*0 value* I reduced to GROUP NO. a $fi45 Rodocod to \J = J I For Children, Boya and Misses All Bummer Footwear Reduced to About (V^^Gost and Some Less MEN Every Pair of Oxfords Reduced Up to IS 00 value* QpT yir Reduced to. 09.40 t’p to lid Valuea /? A p* Reduced to. 00*49 BROWN — BLACK WHITE-PALM BEACH ] ValuM up to $7.00 c* * Reduced to. Vi *» »*' « Better Come in Monday FRY SHOE CO. Corner 16th and Farn&m Street* “Holding Hands When Hearts are Trumps.” By Walter A. Conner, Springfield, 111, “Peaches, Prunes end Detea." By Anna UofT. Nebraska City. Neb. “Peaches, Pears, Datss arid Nute.” By Robert Rule. Jr.. Falls, City, Neb. “Pates, Pairs and Peaches But How About the Demons?” By Mrs. J. M. Urengl*. 8133 Calhoun street, Omaha. “Every Laddie Has His Lassie.*' By M. E. Lovell, Hastings. Nab. Lilah Denton of Edgar, Nsb.. turned this title around. Her'a was “Every Lassie Has Her Laddie." "All Space Occupied.” By Mre. J. H. Connor, Franklin, Neb. “Work Ahead for Parson Bavldge.-' By M. A. Pillsbury, 2499 Fontenelle Blvd. "Seats of the Mighty.” By F. M. Johnson, 123 North Thirty-third street, Omaha. “Puppy Love.” By Mr*. W. W. De Voe, Missouri Valley. Ia. Brief City News Acquires New Auto—G. Bessman, 5907 North Sixteenth street, is now the possessor of a new touring car. He acquired it at the Retail Grocers' picnic at Krug park last Thursday. R. K. Klnnirigham, 829 North For tleth street, gathered in a radio eet. Tmohas Leaves Firm—An an nouncement of interest to Insurance men was given out this week, that Rowland P. Thoma* of -the Sboles Dunbar-Thomas company had severed his connections with that firm, and joined the Foster-Barker company, taking charge of their bond depart ment. Mr. Thomas will solicit all lines of Insurance, giving particular attention to the bonding business. Theater Magnate Who Started at $6 Per Week Expires Percy G. Williams. Founder of Keilh Circuit, Dies on Country Estate in New York. JSaat lalip, N. Y., July 21.—Percy O. Williams, who started life In Baltimore aa a "stage struck kid" with a )6 a week Job. as theatrical utility man. died at hie estate, Pins acrea, today. Internationally known aa a vaudeville theater owner and producer. Born In Baltimore 68 years ago, Mr. Williams got his first Job from Colonel Sinn, who was manager of the old Front Street theater there. Later, when Sinn came to New' York, to take over the Park theater, Brook lyn, Wllllama came with him, work ing aa a member of his stock com pany at 112 a week. Accumulating a small stake, Will iams finally sent several shows on the road, only to go brpke and be driven to fhe patent medicine busi ness to recoup. Finally he built the Orpheum the ater here and in a few more years had established a string of a dozen vaudeville houses. He sold them In 1812 to tb« Keith Interests for a price reported to have been $12,000,000. Mr. William* drew heavily on the old world for talent, bringing to thle country, among othera, Veeta Vic toria. Veeta Tilley and Albert Cheva lier, who recently died. He also brought Mrs. Lily Langtry and Mrs. J. B. Potter to America for toure. Mr. William* i* survived by hi* widow and one *on. Harold G. Will ie ms. Bushels to Bo on Basis of Weight in Pennsylvania Harrisburg, Pa., July 21.—Bushed container* for various food commodi ties will be changed at once In this state to comply with the McCaig act, just signed by the governor. In some cases the consumer get* more for his money while In others he gets less. A bushel of apples under the new act must weigh 48 pound* Instead of 45 pounds; barely 48 Instead of 47 pounds; cranberries 82 instead of 40 pounds; cucumbers 48 Instead of 50 pounds; green peas, unshelled, 28 in stead of 58 pounds; tomatoes and turnips 56 Instead of 60 pounds. ^ ou May Be Wrong. Cincinnati, July 21.—if you see a man with a bulging hip pocket, be careful how you come to certain con clusions about it. It may be his Bible. An official of the Salvation Army says there are more people Interested in the Bible than ever before. The book, according to this person, is very generally carried and very often by people where the Bible would be looked for last. ^ m MBMiM W * Squinting :an be avoided by wearing prop jrly fitted glasses. Our Special Large, round Sheltex SPEC TACLES or EYE GLASSES. Distance or near vision. $6.00 BIFOCALS, distance and near vision in one lens. Lenses only, $7.00 Santa aervica in our South Sida Stora, 24th and N Streeta Flitton Optical Company 13th Floor Firat Nat. Bank Bldg. Phone JA 1953 BEE WANT ADS BRING RESlLTi. 100 Genuine Crex Grass RUGS Due to late shipment from the mills, we find ourselves in pos session of a hundred grass rugs, that should be sold before Aug ust 1. In order to make it well worth while we ere offering these rugs to our customers at greatly reduced prices. Extra hea^y De Luxe quality in excellent colors and patterns. 9x12 Do Luxe .818.00 8x10 Do ..810.75 6x9 Do Luxe.812.75 4-6*7 6 D. Luxo .87.75 9x12 Medium weight.. 812.75 8x10 Medium weight. . 811.50 6x9 Medium weight ... 88.50 4-6x7-6 Medium weight. -85.75 9x12 Light weight.87.95 8x10 Light weight. ... 80.95 36x72 Light weight.... 81.95 30x60 Light weight.... 81.15 O-O This is the YORK --a very popular Brunswick Model Executed In English Brown Mahogany or American Walnut, the York is specially designed to meet the demand for an instru ment of the Console type which occupies a limited floor (pace. Inquire about YOURS Monday Our Budget Plan enables you to make con venient monthly payments. O--O The Two for One of Lamps Thin sale has proven very popular, and we have added a number of lamp* that have previously been shown in our Decorating Department. The opportunities are ns follows: With every Junior or standard floorlamp, priced from $45.00 to $10.50, we will give absolutely free a bridge lamp of your own choosing, value $25.00. With every junior or standard floor lamp, priced from $50.00 to $05.00, we will give absolutely free a bridge lamp of your own choosing, value $20.50. With every junior or standard floor lamp, priced from $67.50 to $75.00, we will give absolutely free a bridge lamp of your own rhosing, value $22.50. SIXTEENTH AND HOWARD STREETS I Use our Budget Plan to pay £ Due to the moving and reconditioning of our mattress factory and to consequent minor changes planned in the construction of all our mattresses we have decided to replace our entire retail showing of these goods. This is to be accomplished by August 1 of this year, and in order to clear out the present stock all our Mattresses will be sold this week at l/t off regular prices Every style and grade of mattress is in this sale. The regular prices, due to our direct factory connection, are at all times very low indeed; the discount creates values that no family in Omaha, likely to need a mattress during the next six months, can afford to ignore. The N ew Prices will afford you mattresses at Regular. S*l« Trie* Slumberland, $9.75 8 7.30 Retina ....$12.50 80.35 Re*.$15.00 811.25 Omar .$18.00 813.50 R*»u!»r. S*!« rric* Service _$19 50 $14.65 Empress ...$24.50 $18.35 Ruiltwell . .*27.00 $20.25 O. & W. .. *29.50 $22.10 Rffular. S*!» Pr f* Non-Stretch $82.60 824.35 Superb* .. $39.50 829.65 Astor -$49.50 837.10 I'eerlew . $4*.50 836.33 Thirty-Five Overstuffed Arm Chairs and Rockers One-Third Off This extraordinary offer is mads because the pieces can no longer be “matched up.'* but in other respects their value is unimpaired and in the home they will make wonderful chairs and rockers for both living room and library. $68.00, .. $45.35 $135.00... $90.00 $145.00... $96.65 $95.00.. $63.35 $54.00... $36.00 $92.00... $61.35 $125.00... $83.35 <7«i oo <v> on $158.00...$105.35 $41.00... $27.35 $63.00... $42.00 l'7'n" Jr.Jii $48.00... $32.00 $12.00... $28.00 $88.00... $58.65 ' ‘ 55500 $59.00... $39.35 $87.50... $58.35 $79.50... $53.00 $81.50... $54.35 $146.00... $98.35 $62.00... $41.35 $60.00... $53.35 $89.00... $59.55 $66.00... $37.35 .$49.00... $32.65 $112.00... $74.65 $115.00... $76.61