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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 6, 1923)
Grand Island Has Record-Breaking o Livestock Sale Over 6,000 Cattle Offered at ► Auction—Crowd of 3.000 to 4,000 Attejids Big Barbecue. Special Dispatch to The Omaha Bee. Grand Island, Neb,, Oct. 5.—Be tween 3,000 and 4,000 people lunched at the Blaine Horse, Mule and Cattle company’s barbecue at noon today, fully 600 of them being active buyers at the ringside for the big sale of feeder cattle, hogs and calves put on on by the Blaine company, following the Grand Island llorse and Mule company'* sale of blooded stock on Thursday. The cattle offerings were all the way from the Panhandle country of Texas to white faces from northern Montana. The auctioneering was "fast and furious” from 10 this morning to late evening. Over 6,000 head of cattle were offered and it was the largest sale so far held in this market. Representatives oj farmers’ and drovers’ papers present declare the event unique in the history of the cattle and feeder business, the attend ance and sale offerings being far be yond expectations. Oinahaus Will Go to Japan to Cover Quake for Papers .John G. Davies, Omaha cigar sales man. and Orval ti. Right, South Side High school senior, leave Omaha this week for the purpose of writing news stories and taking pictures of the Japanese disaster. The young men announce that, a number of eastern newspapers have requested stories by them, as well as pictures. Right was one of the leaders in gathering material for the "History of Omaha.” made up by the civics class of the South Side High school a year ago. Mr. Davies is the author of several photoplays and short stories which have ap peared in Omaha. * C. U. Law School Seniors Elect Class Officers Fred Mancuso was elected presi dent. Archie O’Brien vice president and C. Lundt secretary and treas urer of the senior class of Creighton law school Wednesday. More activities will he carried on by the present class than any preceding class has attempted. It Is planned to organize a strong backing for the Creighton football ream this year. Creighton is trying to obtain membership In the Missouri Valley conference. Lutheran Missionary Body Names Officers Columbus. Neb., Oct. 5.—With one exception all of the officers of the Woman's Missionary society of tho German Nebraska synod of the United Lutheran church during, the past year were re-elected for another year at the dosing business session of the fifth annual convention held here. Following are the officers: President, Mrs. E. Walter, Lincoln; vice president, Mrs. Martha De Freese, Hastings; recording secretary, Mrs. A. C. Flotow, Columbus; statis tical secretary, Mrs. W. W. Ernst, Columbus; treasurer, Mrs. M. Schroe der, Leigh; literary secretary, Mrs. D. Johansen, Bennington; India lace work secretary, Mrs. McDaniels, Hastings. It was left to the officers to decide the place for the 1924 convention. -» Shipment of Baskets Is Infested bv Boll Weevil Wilber, Neb., Oct. 5.—A local manufacturing company is investigat ing a peculiar Incident which oc curred to a carload of baskets which it recently shipped to an Omaha firm. The shipment, upon arrival at its destination, was found to he infested with boll weevil, the baskets literally being "alive’’ with the pests. As the baskets were said to be constructed out of first class native lumber, the derstand the situation, until it was manufacturers were at a loss»to un learned that the car in which the baskets were shipped had been used for wheat shipments. The boll weevil apparently had been In the wheat and had remained in the car after tho wheat was unloaded. Kansas Elevator Burns; Loss Placed at $10,000 Special It;.put eh to The Omaha Oee. Beatrice, Neb., Oct. 5.—The Farm ers' elevator at Marysville, Kan , burned yesterday. A considerable amount of grain was destroyed. The loss was placed at $10,000, partially covered by insurance. Norfolk Man Owns World’s Champion Duroc-Jersey Norfolk, Neb., Oct. 5.—Telegrams received here today are to the effect that Nebraska owns the world’s grand champion Duroc-Jersey hog. This honor was won at the Peoria National swine show, Peoria, 111., by W. H. Rasmussen of Norfolk. Ewing Woman Elected Head of Sixth District W. R. C. Norfolk, Neb., Oct. 6.—rMs. Estella Cuger of Ewing, Neb., was elected president of the Sixth district, Wom en's Relief corps, at the 12th annual convention held here. Clear Water gets next year's convention. Roads Promise Safe Travel for Shippers Here Will Remove Dangers in South Omaha Yards That Face Stockmen Who Ar rive Late. Following a midnight inspection of safety conditions on railroad trains in the stockyards on the South Side Thursday, Attorney General O. S. Spillman anil Charles A. Randall, railway commissioner, yesterday met railroad representatives in Omaha and obtained promises that safety conditions would be bettered. The trip was made at behest of CADILLACS The value of a good name is your protection and ours. In purchasing a Cadillac car know its condition, its future performance and past lifk. Ours alone is a SAFE PLACE TO BUY. SEE OUR RE-NEWED # CADILLACS For sale and guaranteed only by J. H. HANSEN Cadillac Co. HA 0710 Farnam at 26th Now YOU Can Own HOOVER CLXCTMC SUCTION SWUSUI At Unusul Terms *2d°w» $5 Monthly This offer i« only made for a limited time. Come in or phone today. Tha^ are going fait. Nebi««kdj£j Power C A SALE BEYOND COMPARE! Smartest of the new creations in DRESSES Satin Bark Cantons Satins , Chiffon Velvets Tricotines Poiret Twills Clianneen Navy Black Brown Sand ffnod Cinder Chestnut Bottle Green Frocks ho distinctively styled, so exquisite in their richness of fabric and cleverness of style that they are bound to win your admiration instantly. To be able to offer such wonderful dresses for only $25 is made possible through a very fortunate purchase. A buying advantage you will share in with enthusiasm. i Second Floor Nebraska, Wyoming and Dakota stockmen, who object to danger con fronting them In walking one and two miles down the railroad tracks when they strive in Omaha on stock trains late at night and early In the morning. A police sergeant was de tailed to accompany the two officials on their tour. "There Is no doubt that the present method of letting stockmen off way down on tnose myriads of tracks is dangerous,” Attorney General Spill man said. "We have received assur ances from railrods that they will either run trains UP the track far enough so stockmen accompanying trains can alight at a station or at a safe, well-lighted cross street." Next week Attorney General Spill man will go to Washington to argue the state’s side of the Smith bread law before the United States supreme court. On October 15, 16 and 17. he will preside at a conference of at torney* general from all states, in Chicago, assembled there to compile Information and arrive at methods to better control the oil industry. Now that cooler weather is ap proaching and oatmeal is again pop ular, try adding a few raisins every now and then for a change. Robbers Obtain $ 1,000 Loot at Clatonia, Neb. Nperial Pi.patrh to the Omaha Bee. Beatrice, Neb., Oct. 5.—Rdbbers last night entered the hardware stores of A. Cl. Klndsch! and Relcher ft Hun eeke and the garage of Rokar ft 8<rauhe at Clatonia. Net) , and escaped with f 1.000 in loot. At the Kindsohi store a diamond, guns, knives and silverware were tak en; guns, knives and flashlights from the Relcher & llunecke store, and tires and other material from the ga rage. Out of a total population of 55,000, 000, there are no fewer than 1,400,000 fishermen in Japan. Films Developed Free in our Kodak De partment, when prints are or dered. Main Floor Tea Room Special Luncheoi 60c Weiner Schnitzel a la Holstein. Seventh Floor COMING! Week of Oct. 8th to 13th First Great Anniversary Sale Under the New Manage ment. According to our usual custom, the photographs of Ak-Sar-Ben’s twenty-ninth Queen and King will appear in our 16th and Harney Sts. window as they are being crowned. Special Sale of Rosaries For October, the Month of the Rosary Beautiful, medium sized, fine qual ity, imitation stone beads, mounted on a rolled gold chain, witn rolled gold scapular medal center and cross. Decade beads capoed with gold. Amethyst, garntt, topaz, sapphire, crystal, emerald, jet, Jasper, moonstone and rose from which to choose. Each rosary is packed in a plush lined box. 98c Each Carries a 10-Tear Guarantee To each customer purchasing one of these rosaries we will give ab solutely free a copy of "The Rosary or Crown of Mary," by a Domini can Father. This is paper covered and illustrated with 15 laige Ulus-, trations of the Mysteries of tha Rosary. Male Floor Choose From These Smart Sports Coats Inexpensively Priced at The need for a medium weight wrap, one that is smart, yet serviceable enough to withstand any amount of wear, is filled by the garments in this group. ij Tan Golfin Plaids and Stripes j Belted styles with large patch pockets insure warmth and comfort. Straight-line models, fash- / ionablv slender, with side-tic effect. There is a splendid assortment of models from which to choose at these low prices. All sizes for women and misses. Fur Collared Sports Ccats Are Priced Up From $45.00 Third Floor Women’a Sport Hose Pair *18 Fine merceriied yarn* in fanc> weaves. Plain and combination colors including black, navy, black and gold, brown and silver.' Mali Floor Women’s Knitted Bloomers Pair 85C Fine quality lisle bloomers, raadi; with elastic In waist and knees and reinforced at joints of wear. In white or flesh Sizes 5 to 7. Sizes 8 and y are priced, Sic. Second Floor Chenile Dotted Veiling Yard 35c All over chenile dotted reiling in a wide assort ment of new and charming colors. Main Floor Kid Gloves Only finest qualitv skins are used in fashioning "Chateau" gloves, which are sold in Omaha only at Burgess-Nash. 1! and 16-button lengths, with embroidered backs and P. K. stitching are priced *£50 *000 at .. O aad O Short gloves with flare cuff, very smart, come In brown, beaver, mode and gray; $nOO pair . Q Radium-Broadcloth and Tricowear Costume Slips, $3.95 Full length 50-inch slips with 3-Inch hem made bodice topped style with shoulder straps of self material. Very servlcable for they are made of the best materials. "Trecowear" le a knitted fab ric that hai weight enough to prevent Ita crawling up, yet la ■oft and hangs gracefully. Black, navy, brown. "Broadcloth-Radium” is an exquisite fabric that Is well adapted to slips for winter wear. Gray, tan, navy, black brown. All sizes, 36 to 44, In black, navy, brown. Iiml FImt * Sale of Neckwear $i.m Lpaulette, Jenny and Petei Pan collar*, daintily made ol net and laces, some are trim med with embroidery and iac . es. These may be used on any neck line. Main Floor Luggage Specials Box Trunks Hat Boxes $ 17.50 $8.00 5-p!y Herkert and Mel gel's box trunks made with solid brass corners. Fitted with two trays and fully lined with cloth. Regular 127.00 value. Round style patent enamel hat boxes with bound edges. These are large enough to be used for a suit case. Regularly priced ?i: 00. Main Floor Shop for the Children Saturday School Girls Brushed Wool Sweaters Miles 6 to 14 $4.= to $5.= Smart little brushed wool coat sweaters made with roll collars or “V” necks, In straight line or belted styles. All have conveniently large patch pockets. Plain tan. red and blue or a combination or red and white and tan and brown. Coat Sweaters $7.50 Hearlly knitted red coat sweaters mads with large roll collar, large patch pockets and belt These are a practical garment fo< skating and other out-of-door wear. Cap and Scarf Set *3.- to *4.n Brushed wool sets In plain colors or com binations. • Third Floor Gym Bloomers Of Sateen Pair $1.49 rw e n t worn wtr Gymu ulu m Bloomers: ] made of good qual I Ity sateen and equipped with the famous “Patented Governor Fasten er" at the waist ind knpe, making I them instantly ad I Justahle, elimlnat I ing strain and thus insuring wearing qualities. They are exceptionally full with ample pleats to give the skirt effect Ml sizes. Second Floor Fresh Candies From Our Own Kitchen Patties, assorted flavors, _ 1 Ib. 35C Cocoanut Bon-Dons, vanilla and chocolate.3}>C Creamed Brazils .. .<})C “Jack O’Leather” Suits! With Two-Pairs Pants $ £ 750 There's a piece of soft, pliable washable leather In the seat, knees and pockets of each suit. This re inforcement at the wear-points pre vents wear and doubles the life of the suit. Made of all wool materials In the season's most approved styles for boys. These suits are no more ex pensive than ordinary clothing. Juvenile Novelty Suits $8.” Oliver Twist, Middy and Balkan styles In plain or a combination ot Jersey and tweed Sixes 2 to S. Other novelty suits, #.'*.00 lo “J.u kit moiar HATS AMI TAPS 81.25 l«> 83.05 These hats and caps fea ture all that ts new tn pat tern* and shapes and art specially priced. i Pied Piper Shoes for Children and Growing Girls Smart School-Girl Oxfords, $6.85 Nl*e» 8!« to 7. The squared toe, the sole so flexible that it may be bent bark lo meet the heel, the flat w alking heel with built up arch—these are fea tures enough to make them popular with even high school and college Strls. In ratent, #7.50 Male Floor High Topped Boots j lain ami toe niuclier stylo lace shoes built on nnturo Inst. Como In smoked calf that Is easily cleaned, ami looks well with white block ings. Also In black and brown and two-tone combina tions. Sires fi to 8 ...83.50 Sires 84 to 12. 91.00 High top shoes of patent leather with smoked elk top and patent cuff Lace style. Sires *4 to 12. *5.00 Sires 124 to 2..$5.75 Underwear, Hosiery For Children Waist, Union Suits Each $1.00 Ankle length, high necked and long sleeved suits ofV.nedlum »eight fleece lined cotton* All are ‘inlahed with garter attachment* hits eliminating an extra waist Sire* I to 14 year*. “Holeproof" Hose, Pair 50c Medium or heavy weight lisle hose in btark white, and cordovan. A very serviceable stock Ing. Sires fi to 8. Sties 84 to 10 are priced at Me. n.m nM>