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About The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (April 23, 1919)
T II K I) A I L Y NK 13 It A 8 K A N nAVINO GOOD TIME BUT HOMESICK FOR UNI OF NEBRASKA (Continued from Page One) plants. The "penslonat" 'where I am staying has no furnace, but Instead has a little stove In each room and tenants have to buy their own fuel and tend their own Area. The rates aro all without heat bo whatever you burn Is so much extra. It seems prim itlve indeed to have a stove, a box of wood, and a sack of coal In the room, yet surh Is the common practice here. Yesterday I had business with the Dlrektor of one of the wealthiest and largest corporations In Christi ans, and even there the offices are Unl. Hall at Nebraska 35 years ago. heated by small stoves, as was old The American Legation here has the same old fashioned plan of heating. That means that halls in hotels or public buildings are all cold, and even the rooms are not kept nearly so warm as we are accustomed to. And there Is a reason in addition to the climatic condition, one from the realm of Eco nomic Geography. All the coal and coke used here must come from other countries, mostly from England. Bitu minous coal now costs about $30 per ton to the consumer and coke nearly the same. I suspect that If we had to pay such a price we might not shovel into the furnace quite so liberally as we do 'now. 'Our business hours Here appear very odd and, I might say, nonsensical at first blush to an American. Busi ness places generally do not open un til 9 a. m. and It is almost impossible to get breakfast at a downtowncafe be fore that time. The first class cafes serve breakfast from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m., dinner from 2 to 5 p. m. and sup per from 7 to. 9 p. m. with theater sup pers after that hour of course. Our hours at the legation are from 9:30 a. m. to 2:30 p. m. and from 5 to 7 p. m. At first, as I stated before, this struck me as being a ridiculous cus tom but now I am beginning to see some reason in it. Here the mornings are very cold and raw and disagree able while the evenings even In the winter are quite pleasant. The un heated houses are not at all inviting in the morning and the bed is mighty comfortable. One naturally Is averse to Jumping out of a warm bed to dress In a cold room and so the operation is delayed. The outside is raw and un cheery until the sun has shone awhile, so why hurry? On the other hand the afternoons and evenings are pleasant. From now until nevt October the eve nings are said to be splendid and of course until Sep'einl?r they will be long and bright. Thus many factors combine to shift the period best liked for work with the result, that our com mon hour for retiring is near mid night and for getting up is about 8 a. m. Thus you see Geography offers its explanation for the business hours of the Norsemen and In some way we might explain the famous "night life" for which these northern cities are noted. "I did not intend, however, to make thus a discourse on geographic influ ences for I do not feel at all like giv ing a college lecture tonight, so 111 write just a few more personal hints before closing. Living expenses are very high here and I am sorry to have to admit that the rumors which I re fused to believe along that line are all tco true. One cannot live even very b'.imb!y at less than $5.00 per day for room and eats alone. And such living as we are used to in Lincoln would cost much more. I have not had a jlice of white bread In Norway as yet, and no butter, not a glass of milk, no cream, and only once have I had a beefsteak. But on the other hand, there is plenty of black bread, whale fat margarine, potatoes, peas, and fish. Salted meats are now coming In and apples from Oregon and Washington are plentiful, costing 10c to 15c a piece. During the last two weeks or anges from Spain have arrived In large quantities and are of very rea sonable price, from 7c to 10c each. Dried fruits, apples, peaches, apricots, and raisins from the U. S. A. are here at prices about 75 per cent above those in the States and are about the only 'confectionary' obtainable. Choc olate is just beginning to come in, and people stand In line every morn Ins at the chocolnle candy stands to buy their 20c worth. So far no other candy has ben obtainable due to the agar shortage. But conditions are rapidly improving now and I can no tice considerable change even in the la' month. "American goods are certainly all th? r??e here. Store windows have grat placards announcing the arrival il goods from the S. A., such as 'Amerikanske Skotol Ankommet,' 'Amerlkanske Clgaretter Her" o. s. v. Among the atitos I have seen the fol lowing Amerli an cars In use: Tlerce- Arrow, Hudson, Bulck, Steams-Knight, Overland ( Chandler, Empire, Dort, Dodge and Ford. The American cars now seem to be the favorites, and even in motorcycles the heavy Amer ican type Is swinging Into the lead. And, so It Is In a great many lines, American goods are accepted as the best. Only In textiles and cutlery do I find our products In the background. English made cloth has the limelight while Sweden, Germany, and England are all nearly on a par In steel goods. But America Is represented In the lat ter because the Gillette Safety Razor Is sold everywhere. I Bhould add also that Waterman's Fountain Pens, Col gate's Soaps, National Cash Registers and Burroughs' Adding Machines are very prominent. "Well I must close. I am feeling fine, learning much, and having an Interesting time of it, but homesick for the Unl and home surroundings once more. ithinK i can return mere and be very content when my turn comes next fall. Greetings and kind regards to you all. As ever, "N. A. BENGSTON." "P. S. We get our mall every Tues day morning from a mail steamer that plies between London and here. My mail leaves Washington every Wed nesday so if you address me In care of the 'Bureau of Foreign and Domes tic Commerce, Washington, D. C, the letter ought to reach me within the shortest time possible. N. A. B." OMAHA ErUCATIONAL EXCURSION ASSURED (Conl liun.l from rage One) Those that go on to the city proper will have theu- lunches provided by their group guides. All students wil meet at the City Auditorium at six o'clock, and after supper there wil be a reception there with a variet- of entertainments especially arranged for the occasion, Including a dance. Railroad Fare Only Expense The only cost to the students will be the railroad fare, $3.56, since car fare, luncheon, and supper are pro vided for the visitors. "If we are to have the state-wide co-operation so essential to the high est development of our Institution, we should take full advantage of an occa- ion like this, which offers a splen did opportunity for extending our ac quaintance and for increasing the sympathy of different parts of ou state for the University of Nebraska," says Chancellor Avery. BIG SPEAKERS EXPECTED AT STUDENT CONFERENCE (Continued from Tage One) of the finest experiences that a student can. undergo To represent the Uni versity of Nebraska at a large confer ence like this, where about one hun dred other universities and colleges are represented, is a unique pleasure and privilege. All men students are eligible to go, and any one interested will be gladiy furnished additional In formation at the Universitq "Y" As sociation office. . i PERSONALS Elmer Hanson of Shickley visited at the Phi Gamma Delta house Tuesday. Marian Thrush, '21, is ill at the PI Beta Phi house. Gerald Beck of Omaha spent Mon day at the Phi Gamma Delta house. Helen Weiniger of Burlington, Colo., is a guest at the Kappa Kappa Gamma house. Dwight P. Griswold, '14, of Gordon, is visiting at the Alpha Tau Omega house. Margaret Miner, "22, is ill at the Alpha Phi. George Geib, '13, was at the Alpha Tau Omega house Tuesday. Otto Zumwinkle, '16, is spending the week at the Alpha Tau Omega house. Mary Elizabeth Graham, who has been a guest at the Delta Delta Delta house, has returned to her home In Oiualin. Mrs. R. E. Carr of Springfield, Neb., visited her daughter, Faith, at the Al pha Chi Omega house Monday. Silver Serpent Special Silver Serpent meeting Wed nesday, at six o'clock, at V.'oman's hall. . ' i if, ,-J : X ..: - ' ' i - 7 V rrV ml ., w . ' I syR UmSARANAC A Flornhelm - .yfa of th Time 7 X , Y,Vai rTrfrfTTTTtbv W m Y JUS? A Tlie Importance of Personal Appearance sppqjjOUR friends judge you by what you are, others by -low yu -k' majority trust to their first impression, so take, this into account when you select wearing apparel depend on appearance as well as personality to make the riht impression. fJ Men who know the importance of personal appearance have a decided preference for The Florsheim Shoe, for to be properly dressed requires good shoes, perfectly fitted, and Florsheims are ac cepted as the highest standard in style and fit. There's a big difference in shoes both in looks and in value you'll notice it when you wear Florsheims and Florsheims cost no more than other good shoes. Sold in Lincoln exclusively by I FRED SCHMIDT & BRO. 917-21 O Street Think of the Dollars You Can Save, With Suits, Dres r- s Dolmans & Coats J? At OFF Coming at a time when selections are still at high tide, this sale will appeal particularly to the woman who has not completed her spring and summer wardrobe. You will admire the "style smartness" of the garments, the splendid qualities and superior tailoring. The Suits All our Spring Wool Suits In models for women, stouts, styl ish stouts and misses are re duced. There are tricotlnes gaberdines serges wool Jerseys, etc., in the popular shares of navy, black, tan, sand, etc. The Coats All our beautiful Spring Coats, Capes and Dolmans are featured in a full range of sizes. Whether you look your best in tricotlne wool velour silver tone crystal cord serge or poplin you will find it here in the leading shades. The Dresses You will want at least one dress and this saving applies to all dresses in wool jersey, tricotlne and serge. Also all our Silk Dresses in taf eta, crepe de chine, tricolette satin, beaded and printed Geor gette, combinations of materials,