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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 23, 1924)
All Should Aid in Illiteracy Fight, Says School Head I>ducation Is Sole Hope of American Democracy, Asserts Margaret K. O'Toole. Margaret K. O'Toole, principal of Ijothrop school, Is interested in the sybjeet of illiteracy. She prepared a paper for education week. She be lieves that education alone can pre pare the way for better understand ing of the duties as well as the prin ciples and opportunities of a democ rhey. ; She believes it Is tile duty of every good citizen to arouse an educational conscience in those who need to be stirred. .Miss O'Toole’s paper follows: . "The term illiterate as used by tfle census department means the in ability of persons over 10 years of age to write In any language. Gener ally speaking, however, illiterates, ns a class are supposed to be those who have received no schooling what ever. Illiteracy itself is due in part to' the lack of educational opportuni ties In earlier decades of our history or to belated chances in out of the way districts. "The surgeon general's report on illiteracy in the draft some years ago shows that 700,000 men between the ages of 21 and 31 could neither read nor write. This means that one sixth of thfe entire army we recruit ed seven years ago could not read an order of their superior officer or write a letter to the home folks. t "There are today in the United States millions who can neither read nor write and other millions who can not read and write English. A vast number of our Illiterate millions, though born here, are as ignorant of American traditions as they are of those of the faraway fatherland. Nebraska Hanks Twentieth. “Here in Nebraska we may be bet ter off or the problem may not be so acute. In 1920 our state ranked 20th with 1.4 per cent Illiteracy; but even this is too high, as figures go to show that the average Amarican has just a little better than six-year course Our slogan must he "No Illiteracy.” "In a representative government like ours, where the welfare of the people as a whole rests upon the in telligence of the Individuals In the mass, the education of the citizenry is the one way to make democracy safe and keep liberty securely en throned. "One of our first problems is to be sure that all can speak and under stand a common language. Unless they are familiar with English, they will never catch the spirit of our patriotic songs that breathe the life of free America, nor will the solemn ity of the words they utter be brought home to them whfit- tb$r say: ‘I pledge allegiance 1<V fife’ frag of ‘the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands; one nation Indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.’ Home, Church, Movies ( ail Help "Education alone can prepare the way for a better understanding of the duties as well as the privileges and opportunities of a democracy such as ours. Formal schooling is democracy's best tool and Amer ica is looking with anxious hope to t-he school to banish Illiteracy. This ths function of education as per formed by the school. Home, church, p|nyground, cinema should further ®t*e work and help determine the char acter and tendencies of the citizen, but the groundwork belongs to the school. ("That this is both true and rec nilized is evilent from the purpose of rlh ucation week suggested by the Na tional Education association and spon sored by the American Legion. “As Illiteracy is a menace and edu cation the antidote, the National Edu cational association, the greatest sin gle influence In educational affairs in the United States, has made the re movel of Illiteracy the first provision in Its educational jrogram for America. Work is Duty for All “This is not a campaign In which we are free to enter. It is not a social uplift stunt: it is rather a duty com mon to all to extend a helping hand in the work of arousing an educa libnal conscience in those who need to he stirred, to give every one in every walk of life an opportunity to fit himself to take part Intelligently in the affairs of the community of which he is a member. "The public schools of various kinds owing to their place in the stat». their co-ordination and their effici ency, are naturally the center and source of the activities of such a campaign. "What they can accomplish over and above the splendid work they are doing most, of course, be done after the usual hours. To a gratify ing extent, night schools are solving tty) problem, emancipating the II literate and bringing him Into the realms of knowledge and power. Opportunities for All "Here are the opfc ortunities for adults, for the man or woman who failed to find them in earlier years and for the foreigner who lias found his way to our midst. Their work is made congenial by the cordiality , of the teachers, and all are happy In the work. "With such experience in the cause of literacy, our way is elear. We must extend the work. The public school system with its organization and equipment can and should be utilized to the limit In the effort to extend the benefits of edueatlon to all. "In the campaign against Illiteracy or Ignorance, many means have been suggested, all of them good In their way and In their place. A first step, however, is to remove indifference or antagonism on the part of some and ■ to point out to others the ad vantages and benefits to be derived ; from the opportunities offered. ! "In a community like this, our best plan Is to encourage Illiterates to take snd use the chances offered them of bettering their condition, of breaking out of the prison house of j ignorance in which they are entomb ed. Age Is No Bar. "Should any hesitate on the score V age. we can assure them tha* sige is no bar, for It is never too Iste *o learn, as approved In the case of *7 Mr. and Mr*. I. W. Malm. 65 and 67 years of hr« respectively, who upon recent arrival from Sweden enrolled in a Minneapolis night school." But why do you auk mo Should this talo ho told To men Brown old. Or *ho are growing old? Ah. nothin* Is too Into Till the tired heart Tlaa ceased to palpitate. "The great Lincoln, when ■ boy. wrote on a fly lenf of his well-thumb ed copy of Shakespear, ‘I will study and prepare myself and some day my chance will come. Note that he did not say'may' come, but ‘will' come. Lincoln knew that he was the cause of all the chance that would come to him, that he was his own maker of opportunity. What was true of Lin coln is true of us nil. Study, prepare, and the chance will come.” MARGARET K. O'TOOLE. Drivers Warned Against Slippery Tramwav Rails More Thau 1,100 Men and Women Attend Omaha Safe ty Council Night Classes for Drivers. A warning to automobile drivers against slippery street railway rails was issued Saturday by the Omaha Safety council. In fall and winter, dtimp weather and falling leaves cause steel surfaces to become slip pery, causing a rise in the ntiinher of traffic afccidents if automobiles drive in the strpet car tracks. Driv ing on the rails by automobiles sweeps from the tracks the sand placed there by the street railway company. More than 1,100 men and women have attended the weekly meetings of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers school In the city council chamber. At the meeting Monday night at 8, H. W. Peters, Davenport garage will speak on "Power Plant Cooling System,” L. C. Schlebel of the Omaha Motor Parts company on "Clutch, Transmission and Differen tial;” and George E. Douglas of the Douglas Street garage on "Garage Accidents, Hazards,” The Central High school orchestra will play. PARENTS’CLUB AT WALNUT HILL Miss Jessie Towne, Central High school dean of girls, addressed the newly organized Walnut Hill Parent Teacher association last Wednesday at Walnut H1U school. Mrs. Robert H. Bloodgood, president of the Field dub Parent-Teacher association, and Mrs. Wallace, president of the Minne Lusa Parent Teacher association, also spoke. Officers of the Walnut Hill associa tion are; Mrs. H. J. Knudsen, presi dent; Miss Cassia Roys, first vice president: Mrs, II. 11, Henshaw, sec ond vice president: Mrs. Wayne Raw teli, treasurer: Mrs. Frank Twlss, recording secretary: Mrs. S. J. Em blem corr 'spending secretary; Mrs. R. L. Pennlnc-ton. chairman courtesy committee; M -a. J. 11. Hunt, chair man mend.-', ship committee;'^ Miss Mary Clcland, chairman program committee; Mr. F. A. Manatigh. chairman publicity committee, and Mrs. J. A. Ik^e. chairman social com mittee. SCOUTS MAKE TRIP THROUGH CITY J . Boy Scouts of Omaha made a visit through the Iten Biscuit company plant and the city Jail Saturday morn ing. A series of educational Journeys will be made by the scouts to various j industrial and business places in the city, including the Northwestern Bell Telephone company. tlordon-Rainalter Candy company. Ford Motor com pany, Rive Stock exchange and stock yards, Fnion Pacific shops, and others. JUNIOR MOOSE PLAN MEETING A father and son meeting will be held Sunday at 2:30 at 117'y North Sixteenth street under auspices of the Junior Order of Moose, A. R. Payne, local governor, presiding. All fathers and sons are invited. ‘‘Franklin Booster” Appears. The first issue of the Franklin Booster, published hy pupils of Franklin school, has been issued. Robert Hastings is editor; Rodney Bliss, treasurer; Leslie Vest and Lloyd Jones, advertising managers. Report ers from the eight grades are Jose phine Monheit, Lloyd Jones, Howard Fischer, Jean O’Leary, Helen Mr Nanny, Ehner Pollard, Helen Me Oague and Jean Hulke. ABVKRTISKMKNT. FITS OREPILEPSY REMEDIED Discovery by Dr. Fred E. Grant Proves Most Terrible Cases of Fits or Epilepsy Can Be Remedied. WILL BE SENT FREE! Wander* have been accomplished by D.-. Fred E. Grant'* discovery of a home treat ment for fit* and epilepsy. Investigation bear* out hi* claims that fit* are need les* and that the worst esses yield to proper treatment. Among thousand* of other* who swear hy thi* treatment, W. S. Hilton of Went worth, Mo., testifies that he ha* found relief hy following direction*. It has now been two years since Mr. Hilton took u drop of medicine. He say*: "I am well, haven’t hud to tnke any of your medicine for two years and have had no return of symptoms. I am truly thankful and will always praise your methods." Now everyone ran try the same treat ment that, ha* been so effective for many former sufferers, In the privacy of their own homes without it costing a cent*. Just send your name, age, addrens and de scription of your care to the Dr. Fred F.. Grant Go., 807 Keyntone Bldg., Kansu« City. Mo. Don’t Squeeze Black Heads—Dissolve Them Squeezing and pinching out blackheads make the pore* large and cause irritation. Blackhead* are caused by accumulation* of dust and dirt and *ecretlon* from the skin jand there in only ane safe and sure way and one that never fail* to get rid of them a simple way, too that is to dis solve them. Just get from any drug stoic about two ounces of calonite powder sprinkle a little on a hot, wet cloth nib over the blackhead* briskly for a few sec ond* wash off and you'll be surprised to see that every blackhead has disappeared, and the skin will he left soft and tha pores in their natural condition Our Toy Shop Is Open Toys Bought Notv Will Be Carefully Packed and Delivered Christmas Eve. O-O \ Fitted Cases for those Tvho must travel to their Thanksgiving din ner. Savings of 20 per cent to 30 per cent. Ladies’ black grained Traveling Cases with silk lining and tor toise shell fitted, removable, fold ing pullman tray 1 Q '■JC cases, complete ..... l/« / J With fittings in lid instead of separate case, the 1 n PA outfit is .A / Unfitted Case j Pfj with tray . .„. Ladies’ Over Nite n pa Bags . ../. O--O Trunks at Prices That Register Savings An excellent full size Hartmann Wardrobe Trunk with complete equipment. "?Q C/A Special at .«3V.OU With blue moire lining and five nickel trimmed Po drawers .JO.”'/ 18-inch Black Enamel 1 QP Hat Boxes ...........0.7Z) Handsome chocolate brown Glad stone Bag with padded corners and smart 1 O 7C hardware .IV. / D O----O A Cift Made From Cretonne Is both acceptable and appropri ate, eloquently expressing your wish to please. Many custo mers are making laundry sacks, darning pockets, shoe hags, doily rolls, pillows and handkerchief cases. Prices, per yard— 50c 68c 1.00 , o--—Lo Drapery Trimmings Much used in the making of Christmas gifts, are shown in large variety. Table Covers, Lamp Shades and Bags, all can be trimmed from this depart ment. Gold Galloon*, per yard, 10*. 15*. 25* and up. Cretonne Edge*, per yard, 15* and up. Lamp Shade Fringe, per yard, 1.00 and up. Picture Cord* from, each, 1.25 to 5.00 per pair. Lamp Pull* from, each, 75* to 2.00. Gold or Silk Taiael* from, each, 50*. MAIN F 1,0011 o-o Fringed Curtains Very desirable dining or living room curtains in filet, super filet or casement effect in ths much favored Egyptian colors, priced by the pair for this sale at only— 2.65 3.25 4.85 6.85 o-o 1 Overdrapery Materials Plain, figured and iridescent ef fects in artificial silks and sun fast fabrics. In many shades of blue, rose, gold, mulberry and green. 116, 45 and 50 inches wide— 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.65 1.95 Bring your measurements ■— there are many bargains, V I SIXTEENTH AND HOWARD STREETS o-o Five Hundred Excellent RUGS in a Sale That Really Saves You Money The products of Bigelow-Hartford, Alexander Smith, Whittall, and other well-known mills form the bulk of this offering. The qualities are such as will give you real satisfaction. Designs and colorings present a broad and pleasing choice, while the prices are such as will enable you to see that immediate action, on your part, is both necessary as well as being mighty profitable. * 9x12 Wool Wiltons Choice of 21 up-to-date patterns and color schemes executed in excellent wool yarns; each rug with a linen fringe. Regular values, 95.00 to 110.00, now— 79 9x12 Seamless Velvets 9x12 Heaviest Axminsters 9x12 Body Brussels There is a wide choice in this big pile of rugs. Every one of them a real bargain. Regular values, 57.50 to 69.00— 47 9x12 Axminster Rugs A choice of 75 patterns and color combinations, including small neat patterns, large Oriental designs and a few florals. Regular 32.50 and 35.00 qualities, now— 27L« Remarkable Values in Smaller Rugs 27x52 Good Axminster Rugs in small patterns and band end borders. Plenty to choose from. 3.15 27x54 Extra Heavy Axminster Rugs in Oriental designs .. 4.75 16.00 and 16.00 27x54 Wilton Rugs in very fine patterns . 13.75 23.50 and 25.00 36x63 Wilton Rugs to match those above .19.75 i 24x36 Oval Colonial Rag Rugs. 3.75 30x60 Oval Colonial Rag, Rugs. 5.50 18x36 Hit and Miss Rag Rugs, neatly fringed . 49* 24x48 Hit and Miss Rag Rugs, neatly fringed . 95* 9x12 Finest Worsted Wilton Rugs Choice of 22 Chinese and Oriental designs in soft shades of blue, rose and taupe. Regular values, 122.50 to 150.00, now— 95 9x12 Heavy Axminster.Rugs Fifty-seven dependable rugs are in this assortment in Chinese, Oriental and small allover patterns. Many of these rugs are seamless. Regular values are 42.50 to 45.00, now— 3522 I 9x12 Seamless Velvets Slight imperfections are to be found in these rugs, but not of such a na ture as to affect the wear of the fabric. Eight good patterns in ex cellent colorings. Regular 29.50, now— 19 Carpet Made and Large Size Rugs 1^18.50 9x15 Plain Taupe Seamless De T.uxe Rug . 95.00 85.00 9x16 Plain Brown Reversible Klearflax Rug ... ..05.00 125.00 11-3x14 Figured Wilton Velvet, Carpet Made Rug .'..79.50 47.50 9x12 Figured Blue Velvet, Car pet Made Rug .37.50 150.00 12x13 Seamless Plain Taupe Rug . .97.50 52.50 6-3x11-3 Seamless Heather Taupe Rug .. 39.50 75.00 6-9x12 Medium Blue Wilton, Car pet Made Rug . -47.50 85.00 4-6x6-7 Seamless Taupe Chenille Rug, neatlv bound .22.50 18.5j> 4-6x7-6 Gray and Black Mixed Velvet Rug, neatly bound 13.50 Travelers Samples Of fine Wilton Rugs and Carpets In sections measuring 27x40 and 27x72. Such sizes are useful in a hundred places, including bedrooms and halls. Our prices are considerable less than half the price of the fabrics; per piece, 3.05, 4.75, 6.75 To Get the Best Selection Come EARLY MONDAY o-;-■ -O Handsome Living Room Suite Three Pieces Upholstered "f QQOO in Mohair, Complete . . . ±.y 0“ Built in our own factory with expert attention to every detail of de sign, construction and finish. Full front upholstered in plain mohair, with rich figured velour seat cushions. Sides and back in plain velour. A customer who spent three days shopping came in and left her order for two of these suites, one for herself and one for her daughter. Other Three-Piece Overstuffed Suites from 139.75 Fifty Different Styles to Choose From. o ■ ■> nr. A Wonderful Dining Suite V alue A value that cannot be duplicated for anything like the price. Suite includes a cleverly designed and arranged 60-inch buffet, a }Ux la-inch 6-ft. extension table, five chairs and arm chair with rich blue and gold tapestry slip scats. ? Hepplewhite Bedroom Suites j With Twin Beds ] You’ll admire every feature of this suite, executed in well . matched walnut veneers. There’s a very modern vanity . dresser, a chest of drawers, a desk, chair, rocker, bench { and the two twin beds; eight pieces in all for only— Same suite with regular style dresser in- 1 / A "7— * stead of vanity, and without bench. Seven r\U J ^ J pieces complete .x\JSmt - Same suite with regulai* dresser, chest, •*■*/' r\ \ chair, rocker and full size bed. Five I I I pieces complete .x\J*<J\s f Guaranteed Matresses ; Hotel Special Mattresses, full size, 23.50 Twin size .21.50 ‘ O-O ♦ * * « * ft # l Chairs or Rockers in this popular style, built by Sticklev Bros, to sell for 22.00, are offered MONDAY at— S' O-O. 1 0 0 - Simmons Steel Beds □; * j Luxurious ‘Cowell’ Arm Chairs j Wonderfully comfortable, I dignified in appearance and J built for real use through- j out many a winter evening, this chair is offered in fine velour at— 6822 ! In Mohair and Velour com- J bination at .70.00 In all Mohair at . .. 03.50 J Art j End Table j With a Book i Trough Substantially built of se- • lected gumwood carefully • finished antique brown ma^ hogany— 622 O'- o Slight Defects in Finish Bring Low Prices on Detroit Jewel 105.00 Keti Star I'.a;. Range, 1HxI8x12 oven, rust-resisting linings, semi- ZQ white porcelain .... t'7.JlvF Special Detroit Jewel tias Range, all white porcelain, ;s6xl2.75.00 7.Y00 Detroit Jewel tias Range, semi-xvhite porcelain, ivT?!2.69.50 112.50 Detroit Jewel tias Range, all white porcelain, iJ«8!!2.97.50 84.50 Detroit Jewel Gas ' Range, semi-white porcelain, * large cooking top, "Q . 15x18x12 oven . .. /V.C'VJ J 92.50 Detroit Jewel Gas J Range with 15\18\pJ oven. * all white porcelain, nickel trim, three standard and one ■ burlier. ..75.00 \ 150.00 Stewart tia$ Rancr. * i?niy and white porcelain; • nu »1 trim; porcelain-lined J 't I'yxl8\14; three stand iTir, •»« -sne giant burner; on.- sint.*C Vg 1 1 7 Cl 1 > burner; lighter, . . 1 I / .oU ’ \ ' *** * ..s