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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 28, 1923)
Title Fans Flood Mail With Letters, Chatting, Praising, Slamming; That Shows They’re Interested i ■ l«CMv »nd THbanc SjthWhU N» Momt* < ftU*SRU. 7/. Title sleuths to the fore! The Individual to clap the beat title onto the nosey couple in the picture above, will receive the usual first prize of $5. Five second prizes of $1 each are offered to the next in line. The new scheme of conducting the title contest has proved so popular and brought such an increase of titles that It will be continued from now on. The present rules are as follows: Regulations. Write your title, your name and address on a piece of paper on a postcard, and mail It to the Title Con test Kditor of The Omaha Bee, Oma ha. Neb. Fiach contestant may submit as many titles as he chooses, but each should he written upon a separate piece of paper, with his name and address. No title may contain more than 12 words. The contest closes at midnight Wednesday. A New Broom. A new broom sweeps clean. And the new way of handling the contest swept up plenty of material for con sideration. We faced the array of mail on our desk with a sinking heart, but found It so interesting, es pecially the letters, that we were well repaid, as we think our readers will be. Can’t we have some more of those good letters from other Title Contest fans or friends in next week’s issue? The count, by states, of titles sub mitted this week is as follows: Nebraska .231 Iowa .:. 15 .'Missouri . 17 Colorado . 2 Kansas .a . 9 Total . 325 What has happened to the Da kotas and Wyoming? Tags Atlantic, la. Where, too, are the rest of our old friends from Atlantic, la? Our old standbys there seem to have deserted us. We think some of nyr readers might well follow the example of the trnmp in last week's picture and seek an acquaintance with the Atlantic Monthly. But we warn them to ship a stout anchor and a deep-sea sound ing wire if they go cruising In that literary ocean. Here goes, however, for what you are waiting for: FIRST PRIZE. “A Recent Issue Arresting Iji * bnr Activities,” Jennie M. Johnson, Ord, Neb. SECOND PRIZES. “A Periodical Excuse,” R. W. Powell, 607 West Twenty-fifth street. Kearney, Neb. “Putting the Stall in Install ment,” Mrs. W\ E. Fogenbauin, Geneva, Neb. " 'Sno ‘Small Feat,' halting lTp the Atlantic,” Charles Seehe, Coun cil Itluffs, la. ‘‘Irrigating a Rotten Rean,” C. I* Stewart, Geneva, Neb. "He Gleans as He Cleans,” Mrs. E. J. Connor, 5106 California street, Omaha, Neb. Mention—Honorable and Otherwise. “Hire Learning.” M. Hudlong. “The Pen Is Mightier Than the Blush,” E. Plnsk*, Ilaynrd, Neb. (Not to mention the linotype.) "Vocation or Vacation?” Harry Ratekln, Council Hiuffs, In. (If you can’t nnswer the question, we'll put It to a vote of the fans I "A Russian Soldiering rn the Steppes.'' J. K. Kerr, Central City, Neli. (Good answer, but what signs of rushln' do you e,ee in this gentle ma n ?) "A Corner In Literature,” p. Prince. (But no signs of a rise In prizes.) “Cleaner Reading.” Mrs. E. May. Omaha. (Tes. the Inside of the cup and platter may be all right, but the outside—oh, my!) “Dazed hy an Upper (class) Cut Illustration ” M. B. Pedersen, Otnnhe. "Adrift In the Atlantic, Not a Sale In Sight,” C. 17. Bump, Council Bluffs (What a n otion!) "A Clean Sweep for Hayward.” Mrs. .1. K. Morgan, Hamburg, la. (Madam, did you any chan'l "Literacy Versus Litter.” Mrs C. V. B. I!:i-ten. Kc-.-.r/ir-y, Neh. (Which One do von bet on?) ' Read 'Em and Sweep,” A»- P. I Adams Omaha. (Sweep no morel might fit the facts better.) "Time and ft Half for Overtime After Eight Hours,” Johnny Cardwell, 10, Fremont. (Oood for you. Johnny' Can you show your union card?) "Neck Deep in the Middle of the Atlantic,” Alex McKle, Omaha. (Man, man! Why, even the ocean is deeper than that, and as for the Atlantic Monthly—!) "Count Downanoutsky Finds an Old Friend,” T. C. Mullen, Omaha. (Page Madam Ponafldlne! We think you must have read the "Atlantic” some time.) “Babor and the Fruits,” Mrs. John H. Winfield. (And stolen fruit Is al ways the sweetest.) "A Jim Doll Man,” C. D. Clements, Wymore, Neb. (Oh, nautll nauti! Don’t you know you shouldn't speak disrespectfully of those who have been called to high office?) "Studying Bathing Beauties," W. H. Bonnes, Underwood, la. (Thry don't allow those things in the At lantic Monthly, however, they may be in the ocean.) "Intellectually, idleness Won't Work," P. H. Heuermann, Council Bluffs. (That, we believe, has usually been its reputation.) "I.abor Temporarily Suspended,” A. J. McKay, Omaha. (The suspen sion might become permanent It the boss should happen along.) “Where a Boaf on the Job Is Ac ceptable to a Poor Fish," M. C. \ Weaver, Denver. Colo. (The poor fish seems to be deep in his element.) "A Pest Between Obstruction and Instruction," K. Adams, Benson, Neb. (And the end thereof is destruc tion—if that boss turns up.l "The Street Sleeper," Richard E Hoye, Omaha. (And dreaming pipe dreams, too.) The Side Line*. We are happy to introduce to the rest of the title contest lovers the writers of the following letters. He Won $7 In 1’riee*. Dear Mr. Contest Editor: ^Vour kind invition to contestants to ^'rite to you gives me the much desired opportunity to ’fees up and say that through the kind indulgence of my friends 1 have been aide to get one of my brain children recognized for nine consecutive Sundays, most fre quently by honorable mention. How ever, I have had the privilege of see ing checks to the amount of $7 come in my general direction and that helps some. But last Suaday I ran In on a blind siding where there wasn't a darn "tie" in sight. How ever, I shall not "rail" at this one failure, but will continue to bombard you as usual with my cuetomary batch of select and fancy titles. Washing the Title Contest a con tinuation of past success In boosting circulation, cutting the postal deficit, land tying a can to Old Man Gloom I in general, I am expectantly. WALT ADAMS. Omaha, Neb. How did the friends help out, Mr. Adams, by lending their name*? Kindred Spirits. Dear Editor: In this case It looks as if education were a detriment to labor, tut one should never begin some thing till the job on hand Is finished. I have a great sympathy for this man. I belong to the laboring class myself \nd know how hard It la lay aside an interesting article before It Is finished. E. PINSKE, Baynard, Neb. Put her there, brother! W# think we are a laborer too, and we have suffered from that same difficulty. A Sympathetic School* Ma’am. Dear Title Editor: How glad I am you are giving ua a chance to talk! There la nothing I miss ihore, since taking my holiday from achool teach ing, than the opportunity to talk, with no one to atop me. I think title contests are (treat fun. It Is easier and more kind to use my gift of aarcasm on the weekly pictures than It used to he on my poor patient pupils. I like to take the picture for the week downstairs while I iron. As a happy thought strikes me, I scribble It down and go on Ironing. The check I won may not have bought me a baby grand but It brought me a thrill. Tours gratefully, DORIS JAMIESON. Omaha. A Puzzled Reader. Dear Sir: I am enclosing my first Hat to your contest, as I am a recent subscriber to The Bee. The picture for Sunday's contest I do not Just understand, whether the old street cleaner is really Interested In the book, or whether he )s killing time. 1 think my list will cover either or both Ideas. Respectfully, MBS. ELLA BROWN. Hopkins, Mo. Either or both Ideas are all right so far as we know. We haven't any thing more to judge hy than you. But we hope he enjoyed the magazine, for we are afraid that If he read It as an excuse to kill time, his excuse won't make much of a hit with the boss. Come hack again! It often takes sev eral attempts to land a prize. An Appreciative Shut-In. Title Contest Editor: To a “shut in" like myself, your pictures are very interesting, and provide a pleas in pastime, taking, for the time be ing, one's mind off one's troubles. When I first saw this week’s of fering, I thought it was too deep for me, but as I looked at it and studied it, ideas came flocking to niy mind like flies to the sugar bowl, and here I nm. MRS. Ci IA REES SNYDER, One of the nicest things about the contest is that it does bring pleasure to many persons like yourself. You will greatly increase your chances of winning if you will write each title on a separate piece of paper, with your name and address upon it. Do come again! Dikes Bright Idea*. Title Editor. Omaha Bee: A good idea. I try to have one each week. Your new arrangement Is one. For some time 1 have wanted to pass a remark with my titles, but feared in doing so I would outlaw my stuff. I have noted with keen pleasure the different titles submitted weekly. Quite frequently tlie authors printed are acquaintances. Really, it Is the best department in the paper, aside from the real news section, which tells of the doings of the outside world. Al'hough I do not win every time. I have had my share of luck and thoroughly enjoy others' wins. As for the disposition of the money won, the time limit of BO days on the face of the checks gives me emple time to show them to some of my friends and Inject pep Into them be One cfijioNeU) HIGH POWERED REOSIXES" New Phaeton Reo $1545 \\7ITH added refinement and a lowered price, the W Phaeton Reo most decidedly dives maximum purchas ed power to the open car dollar. An intedral side-winded windshield and elosely-fittind side curtains,—sad-proof and weather-tidht,—show considera tion for cold weather drivind Ultra smartness is expressed in body lines, stylish fitments and superb upholstering. Nickeled bumpers, steel disc wheels, electric clock, vanity case, unusual roominess,—• comfort was never more completely emphasized. Mechanical goodness in extra volume is due to a 50 h. p. six-cylinder engine, double-frame cradling of power units, greatly oversized brakes, new rear axle, dual toot control and a low-hun& chassis. J. M. OPPER MOTOR CO. <2558- Farnam St. REO DISTRIBUTORS Omaha, Nab. —REO >10^0^ ^ CQAiPA>^ fore 1 have to "cash in" at the bank and spend the money to keep on liv ing. T>. C. CLEMENTS, Wymore, Neb. We are glad you approve of our idea. We have enjoyed a great many of yours, i Wants a Prize. You desire a comment on the pic tures, so I would say that, without conceit, I consider my title, "The Bar Sinister.” superior to the title you selected for the first prize. The door way was barred and by a sinister looking individual. You probably know that there Is a term In heraldry, "The Bar Sinister.” P. PRINCE, Omaha. It is one of a player's Inalienable rights to crab the umpire. We can only say in defense, that while no expert In heraldry, we have heard both the team, "The Bar Sinister," and of Its significance. Schools to Close for Meeting of State Teachers i Omaha school children will Join In celebrating ths third annual conven tion of the Nebraska State Teachers' association, October 31 to November*. They will stow away their books and enjoy a royal .rest next Thurs day and Friday, according to Miss Belle Ryan, assistant superintendent of schools. Pupils at Technical High school will be excused for one day, Friday. Similar observances will be held throughout the state while other districts are meeting in Lincoln, Scottsbluff, Holdrege and Kearney. Members from outside districts as well as from District No. 2 are ex pected to attend. Officials of the Chamber of Commerce expect an at tendance of 4.000 or more. Many nationally known educational flgTh es will be here from other states. Every phase of education will be in troduced and discussed. Sectional Meetings. Departmental and sectional meet ings will be held In the morning and afternoon at various theaters, hotels, high schools, department stores and other convenient public buildings. All general meetings w-ill be held In the evening. There will be 15 different meeting places. A. M. Nelson of Auburn, president of District No. 2, will open the first session of the convention Wednesday evening at the Municipal auditorium. Governor A. M. Hyde of Missouri, who has attracted national attention by his efforts toward bettering the standard of education in the Missouri schools, will be present. Dr. Elwood p. Cubberly, dean of the school of education at Stanford university. California, also wilt attend. He Is the author of a collection of text books on education and has edited some of ths more prominent educa tional series of modern text books. Others who will attend Include .T. J. Tlgert, United States commission er of education; William B. lttner, who has planned half a hundred schools throughout the country; Mrs Isaac Lea Hillls of Iowa City, la., vice president of the National Con gress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher associations; K M. Hoaman state secretary of the Nebraska State Teachers' association; W. R. Pate. state president of the association; J. H. Beveridge, superintendent of the Omaha public schools, and Miss Lida B. Earhart, professor of elementary education in the Teachers’ college of the University of Nebraska. Special features. Special features of the .convention will be the commercial exhibit at Hotel Fontenelle and the art exhibit of Omaha schools at the city hall A special pageant will be given by Htudents of Omaha high schools si the Auditorium' Friday night. Reduced rates for Nebraska teach ers will be in effect on all railroads operating in Nebraska. Officers of the association for Dis trlcv No. 2 Include A. M. Nelson, Auburn, president; R. 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