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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 21, 1924)
j Iowa Town Torn V by Quarrel Over Danish Teacher l; • ■“ ~ ; Split in Two Camps by De ] t mand for Dismissal of Instructor Who Led ? • to Student Strike. Special Dtftpatrh to The Omaha Bee. Kimball ton, la., Nov. 20.—Marie Midgaard, physical culture teacher in the schools here, will appeal to ; the state superintendent, ngalnst the * decision of County Superintendent i j. Augusta Heckner, who held that Miss { • Midgaard must no longer teach tn * * the public schools here because she doe* not speak English well enough. This town Is divided Into two hostile *' • camps on the subject. According to * r Carvel G. Mueller, the division is < ^about 3 to 1 tn favor of the teacher. * ■ "About 60 of the children want her J < and 20 do not," hp said. "The ‘cream j J of the town favor her. Division of I f the parents is about the same pro J S portion as that of the children. j * “She speaks English well enough ■■ » and she knows so much about physical culture that this town Is very fortunate to get her for $75 a f J month. She came to this country j t over a year ago with a troupe of 33 f J of the finest Danish acrobats and * * toured the country. Four other for t t mer members of the troupe now hold J ‘ physical culture positions In large * , schools In the east, two of them in I', New York City. She could get twice s J* the salary in another school, but we . j want here here.” I » The pupils opposed to Miss Mld 5 J ganrd “struck" recently because they J ». said her limited command of English * , made it impossible for them to learn. t • The board expelled them. They were 5 « reinstated under a writ of mandamus jf . secured by parents. Kimballton is a town of 870 and Is * t 80 miles northeast of Council Bluffs 5r i and center of the largest Danish set * j tlement in the country. Farm House Burned. J ■ Bloomfield. Nov. 20.—Fire of un I / known origin destroyed the house on t the George Fisher farm, two miles j t northwest of here. - - ■ Do You Know a Good "Wise Crack?** It Mav W in a Cash Prize for You J___ The Omaha Bee Co-Operates With Orpheuin Star in His Search for Bright Lines; Actor Insists Girls Must Be Theme for Readers’ Offerings. f~ These Rules Govern ff ise Cracks Contest Purpose—To furnlnh Billy Ctlaaon, the Orpheum comedian, with "wlM crack*” for hie act. Pint Prl*«*—$5 in ra*h for beet “wlw crack.” Second Prlie—M In caeb for eecond best “wlee crack.” Third Priip—ft In caeb for third best ”w1*e crack.” Ten prlte* of two eeate to the Orpheum theater. (lone of Content—-Fridas', November SR. Mail your “wine crack*” to the Wiw Crack* Kdltor. The Omaha Bee, In ftabmltttnjr ”wi»e crack*” be *ore to enclose your name and addreoe. —--—' Have you a bright, snappy “wise crack" up your sleeve? It may mean a prize for you. Here's the plot. Billy Glason is coming to the Orpheum next week. Billy is what 1* known as a "wise cracker." He Just bubbles with flip remarks. He's got a good act. but Billy Is one of those comedians always looking for something new. So he conceived the idea of getting a little help from some of Omaha's original humorists. He wants a new supply of "wise cracks" from Omaha. So If you know a good "wise crack" send it In to the Wise Crack Editor. The Omaha Bee. You may win the first prize of $5. If somebody has a better one you still have a chance to win the J3 or $2 cash prizes or one of the ticket prizes and two tickets to the Orpheum is a pretty good prize in itself. If you don't know a "wise crack,” think one up. It Isn't hard. For instance: "My girl is a typical flapper. Sne bobs her hair, powders her nose and says: ‘Clothes, I'm going down town, if you want to come along, hang on!' ” See how simple it Is? About the Girls. Oh, yes, be sure your "wise crack” has something about the girls in it. Billy’s act Is all about the girls. Of course, Billy hasn't anything against the girls, quite to the contrary In fact, but It Just happens that's his plot and he has to ayck to It. Of course, you can make It about your girl'a brother or your girl's father, like this, for in stance: "My girl's father is an im porter. He importe ivory. He's the head of his concern." * Just because the "wise crack" must be about the girls is no reason the girls can't Join in the contest. It's »l! fun, you know, and the more the merrier. "Remember, though. the "wise crack" must be original. Don’t copy It out of a newspaper or magazine or send in one you heard on the stage be fore. Also, this Is not a "she's so dumb" contests. Cracks about "My girl Is so dumb she thinks.” are to be excluded. g Some Sample*. To make It easier here are a few sample "wise cracks." "Women are smarter than men. That's why there are so many old maids." "My girl lives in Moonshine alley, but I love her still." "My girl has a 10 by 12 mouth. Eats at 10 and Is hungry by 12.” "My girl's name Is Wenowee. 'Wenowee eat, wenowee eat.’ ’’ "My girl eats like a canary. A peck at a time.” "My girl's father called me the flower of the family. He called me a blooming idiot.” That's all there is to it. Now hop to It and send in your wise cracks. Send in as many as you like. WHYTE FUNERAL TO BE SATURDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph Whyte, wife of Joseph Whyte of the Butler-Walsh Grain company, who died Wednesday at Lincoln, will be held at 2:30 p. m. Saturday afternoon at the home of her sister, Mrs. C. C. Howe, 4803 Douglas street. Mrs. Whyte became seriously ill a week ago and entered a Lincoln hos pital. An operation was unsuccess ful. Bee Want Ads Produce Results. ifllOiOl Oi OiOl (Si OiG Women on School Board Easier for Story of Fliers y Mrs. A. H. Fellers Plans to Follow Account of Globe Circling Flight I>dly. The four feminine members of the school board are looking forward to reading in The Omaha Bee the nar rative of the round-the-w’orld flight of the six army lieutenants, they said Thursday. "It will be k very interesting story, I am sig-e," said Mrs. Hazel Dunbar. "My husband saw them when they were here and the only reason 1 didn't was that I was in the hos pital." ”1 Intend to follow the narrative every day,” said Mrs. A. H. Fetters. "Aviation is a favorite topic tn our house and my husband is something of an aviator himself.” Mrs. Alice Holt man and Dr. Jennie Callfas confessed to the same desire to read the story. "Women have always thrilled to the call of adventure ever since the days of knighthood and long before,” said Dr. Callfas. "Women are, in fact, venturesome souls and quite as dar ing as men." "I think it will be very interesting and especially good and wholesome reading for children," said Mrs. Holt man. "It will Inspire with admiration and ambition. The narrative has been In the mak ing for weeks. Lowell Thomas Is the writing man who has assisted the avi ators in putting pen to paper to set forth the thrilling adventures of the history-making flight. f ' *\ 65.00 and 75.00 COATS and WRAPS Now 49.50 Now F. W. Thorne Co. 1812 Farnam V ^ a Oh fliffiOl ffiOiOi O A Ok Oi /tan *?y A Selling Extraordinary Stunning New Winter mDRESSES HI Unsurpassed Values at ||fll The Models §H Materials for tell the all fmfln story Occasions Quality a of these wide Pwj Dresses Selection Bengalines Crepe Satins Chiffon Velvets Chenille Georgettes Flannels Satins Cantons Brocke Twills Hairline Stripes n A Herzberg selling that again dent* ^ jl onstrates the unsurpassed value* J giving leadership of this store. r s Dresses for every occasion. Street, Bus- Every new and desired shade. A variety ;; iness, Afternoon, Dance, School Sports, of styles that is most certain to please. Dinner and Evening. We urge early selection Friday. Dresses—Sixth Floor In An Unusual Selling Friday— Luxurious Befurred J COATS ’’; An assemblage that is representative of the most pronounced values of the year. The |; assortments are exceptionally broad. * * il Furlaine Flamingo New Zella Fashiona Veloria Lustrosa Ormandale We amphame the fed that every Coat in thU Tho quality of the Fabric, and Fur. mu.t ha feature offering wo. carefully .elected by our .ecu to be appreciated. Unu.uelly attractive own Coot Buyer from the high grade make, of line, and trimming., all richly lined. Perfect in Now York* Every Coat i. a typical Heraberg workman.hip and flni.h. Be here eerly Friday • ( Quality Garment. »« r«“r Co«* sulsatlea. ^ Coats-Fourth Floor Orchard-Wilhelm ' SIXTEENTH AND HOWARD STREETS w % Exchange Your Old Furniture for New, Through Our Exchange Department 9 Use Our Budget Plan to Pay Large Queen Anne Dresser As pictured with genuine American Walnut veneers, 42 inches wide, fitted with 24x28 shaped French plate mirror. A real value at— 39.75 0 Large Adam Dresser As pictured in genuine Ameri can Walnut with dust and mouse-proofed mahogany drawer interiors. 42 inches wide, fitted with 24x30 French plate mirror. Built to sell for 84.00. Our price while stock lasts — g A Queen Anne Dresser In two-tone American wal nut, 38 inches wide, fitted with 18x24-inch French plate mirror. Price prevails only while present stock lasts— 28.50 UNRIVALLED Dresser Values This sale constitutes a wonderful opportunity to purchase a good dresser in the size and style you admire. The fact that several of the numbers are taken from our Wholesale Stock and discontinued by the manufacturer enables us to make most SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS. Substantial \ y I But Inexpensive ° Unusual Dressers Dresser Finished in American Wal- Is the quaint Louis XVI nut similar to picture. type here pictured; done in . . . . penuine American Walnut Pnced ridiculously low and veneers with carefully fin according to size at— ished interiors and dust proof drawer construction, 23.00 26.50 56.00 Other Pieces to Match All Dressers Priced Equally Low This Big Queen Anne Vanity Dresser 48 inches wide, fitted with six roomy drawers and 18x 46-inch mirror and two lOx 24-inch wing mirrors. Done in genuine American Wal nut veneers— 65.00 - *' '* " ' ' ■" '■=“7"'~:=== —Vv This Louis XVI V anity Dresser Beats anything of its kind on the market, as you will surely agree when you set it. At— , 75.00 A slightly smaller sue— 65.00 imo Pairs oj Linoleum Ruttled Remnants P M ^ . Both inlaid and printed linoleums of all grades are offered J ■ •• -m 444b ^ ’n t*1'8 s**e *n P'*ce« large enough for small rooms. I I I V I III The major portion of this offering is derived from our ! Jill I ^^1 III wholesale department and the prices are consequently very -il || ^^ -A. JL. .A. JE. k-/ attractive indeed, being Half Price™ I C\/' n You can purchase Ruffled Marquisette and Hemstitched Voile Curtains complete with OT EV€tl EVSS S tie-backs, such as usually sell at 1.50. • *-v*V« 119 You can purchase Sheer Barred Marqui .... sette Curtains with ruffles and tie-hacks ^ II that usually sell at 1.95. ■ T* carpet * I.q You can purchase Plain Voile Curtains,* -E. "tV some with blue stitching, also Novelty | Striped Marquisette Curtains; all with l-X^^ ruffles and tie-backs. Regular 8.36 quality. J. m. 1 1 I 1 I. Jj ^ ^ 170 ^ ou c*n Purchas® Curtains of Marquisette and sections of rugs. as used by traveling salesmen, are /V with pin and medium dotted effects. offered in large variety at about HALF the regular price There are two qualities in this offering °f **u' '“bries. lou can get useful pieces at — • •••• .h., u—lly -HI .. 2.7». SM. 9 -A I -n Quantities Limited Comi Early ^ *•*J\S -i^V/ Better Blanket Values in blankets of genuine worth, honestly advertised. Fine Cotton Blankets. Site 72x80. 00x80 half wool blanket. Very 70xS2. A very good woo) and cot In good blanket colors and de soft, warm und bulky, in excel *on blanket in cross-bar design signs, finished very soft. Regular lent bedding colors and big hor- Fun-he'd w“h aTmart'llmtuind prica, 4.96. Special— dared check designs. ed-c. , 3.95 6.50 7.85 THIRD FLOOR l i