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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (May 18, 1918)
THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1918. L7 IENNIE M'KOON RETIRED TEACHER, CALLEDTO REST For Thirty-Five Years Teacher and Principal of Public Schools of This City. Miss Jennie M. McKoon, for 35 fears teacher and principal of Omaha public schools, died at the home of her late Irother-ln-law, Samuel Rees, Thursday night. Miss McKoon suf fered a broken hip five years ago and had been confined to her home more or less ever since. Miss McKoon is survived by a sis ter, Mrs. N. A. Stanton, of Fulton, N. Y.; a neice, Miss Henrietta Rees, with whom she resided, and a nephew, SamueV Rees, jr. In all her school life she missed but two days from school, and that was because of the death of a nephew. Miss McKoon was born June 24, 1836, in Herkimer county, New York, her father and mother both being born in the same county. She re ceived her education in Osage county district schools and in private schools and Falley seminary, Fulton, N. Y. Came to Omaha in 1869. Miss McKoon came to Omaha in 1869 to help her sister, Mi9s Henriet ta McKoon (later Mrs. Samuel Rees), to grade her private school. At the opening of their private school. Hen rietta was called to the position of teacher at the old Jackson school and accepted. Miss Jennie McKoon con tinued the work in the private school during the fall and winter, when she. too, was called to fill the position of teacher m a building in the vicinity of the Union Pacific railroad grounds near the present depot. In the fall the new South school was ready for use, and she with her sister and others teachers under Prinn'nal TTntrhinsnn helned to erade the Omaha schools, the South School beinz the onlv one having the higher grades at that time. , bhe continued m tne service ior oj years without losing a day on her own account. She held tht position of prinicpal for 30 year. She was on the retirement list for a number of years, but had kept up a keen interest in the working of Omaha schools. ' The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon from the Rees residence, Twenty-second and Leav enworth, with interment at Forest Lawn. The family requests thai there be no flowers. Police Commissioner to Hold Conference With Col. Hersey City Commissioner Ringer will have a conference with Colonel Her sey of Fort Omaha relative to pro posed co-operation between federal and municipal authorities. . "I am confident that a satisfactory working arrangement can be agreed on between the local, state nd fed eral authorities in matters of common interest in Omaha," stated the euper intendent of police department. Mr. Ringer said he is interested n the drive against persons who are not engaged in legitimate or useful occu pations. Dr. Ford Back at Work After Severe Attack of Pneumonia Dr. M. J. Ford, proprietor of the Ford hospital, who has been ill for the last six weeks with a most severe attack of pneumonia, is again back at his work. Dr. Ford had about the closest call a man could have and survive, accord ing to Dr. Sachs, who had charge of his case. He was unconscious for 12 days. During that time be lost both of his ear drums, but these have been completely restored through the ef forts of Dr. H. L. Arnold. I VAUDEVILLE STAR TO EN. TERTAW bAAiMUiS i tm ii ' . 9 1 ' . ' Miss Sophie Tucker, "Queen of Vaudeville," has drafted herself and her famous ja band for a tour of the American camps and trenches in France. Miss Tucker is sacrificing a weekly salary of $1,500 to do her "bit." She has been active in rais ing the fund for smokes for the sol diers and sailors, and also cam paigned for the third Liberty loan. Omaha Real Estate is the best in vestment you could make. Read The Bee's real estate columns. OMAHA'S LABOR UNIONS PULL FOR RED CROSS DRIVE Organizations Pledge Full and Active Support in Standing Behind Their Service Flag. Labor organizations of Omaha will get solidly behind the Red Cross drive which will be pmcialy launched May 20. A meeting of laboring men was held at the University club Thursday night, at which representatives of every union belonging to the central or ganization were present. Speeches were made by heads of the different unions and all pledged enthusiastic support to the campaign. Attention was called to the fact that a service flag with 900 stars em blazoned on its white field hangs in the Central Labor union hall, repre sentative of the members of the or ganization who have enlisted in the different branches of Uncle Sam's fighting forces on land and sea, to bring about the ideal of world de mocracy which has been the dream of organized labor for years. 900 Stars in Flag. The leaders pledged that they would stand behind the men represented by the 900 stars with their money and energy, a strong line of defense and a potential arm of activity for the Red Cross. Women of the Red Cross who are behind the church movement call at tention to the fact that Red Cross donations will be called for in all of the churches of the city Sunday. When the Baby Needs a Laxative- No one know better than the ever-watchful mother the natural doctor of the family in all the mall illae that when the baby is out of torts it i usually due to indication or constipation. ! It it always well, in any of ita illneste, to look for this cause. The diet may have to be chanced, but before good can result from it, the bo well muat be moved. ' The mother hat the choice of many medi cine cathartica. purgative, bitter-waters, pill, phytic, etc But the little body doean't need auch harth remedies for they wrench the ayttem and do only temporary good, to often followed by an unpleasant reaction. A better plan it to employ a mild, gentle laxative of which only a little it required. There it a combination of aim pie laxative harba with pepain told by druggiiU under the name of Dr. Caldwell' Syrup Pepain that thouaanda of mothers have uted successfully for baby's constipation and ita accompany ing ills, auch at belching,- wind colic, rett- The nursing mother will also find it ideal for herself, and it is especially important that aha be free from eonttipation. Synip Papain it guaranteed to do at prom ised or the druggitt will refund the money. Thousands of cautious families have it in the house, secure against the little ilia. Dr. CaldweWi bYRUP PEPSIN The Perfect 11 Laxative NO INCREASE In aplta of enormous tnefeaaed laboratory ata oSi to tha War tha tnanufacturaia of Dr. Caldwell a Syrup Papain are aaerirkinc their profit and absorbing tha waf taaea so that thia family luativa may remain at tha pro-war prica pt 50c and II a larga bottle. So sold by d nif (iU ior 26 yean. FREE SAMPLES' Dr. CaldWTa Sjrrtrp Papain b tba larfavt aaDiog liquid laaasjwa la America. If yea kaa aaaar aaod it and would Ilk to aVapla It before buyta, aand yoor addraa ior Ire trial kettle to Dr. W. B. CaldwaU. k Weehinton St., MoobeelloJ 11 If yoahavebabieein the faouly aaod for a copy si "fa Can of to Baby."- Bee Want Ads Are Business Boosters. :'f If We Are Coming With the Dollars 100 Miliom Strong That Will Be the Answer to the Call from the Red Cross The Drive will be on in a few days, and it should be ended in a few hours. We hope we will not hear the hackneyed phrase, "It's Nothing But Calls and Give." Some will perhaps change it to "I'm So Sorry, But My Income Tax Falls Due Next Month, and it's Pretty Heavy." For God's sake don't give that answer when you are asked to give for the Aid and Succor of the Boys Over Yonder. They offer their All on the Altar for You and Me. Their income tax won't bother them very much. "The quality of mercy is not strained, it droppeth as the gentle dew from Heaven," blessing alike the giver and the givee. Is it not amazing that a nation so ready to adopt the gentle Will and almost claim him as their own, should be so merciless. Part of the camouflage game they have fooled the world with. They never could in their hearts, have had any use for Shakespeare. Oh, Attilla, how we have libeled your memory in recent comparisons; if your shade hears us, accept now, our apology. Let's Talk of Clothes and Things We Need The needs of the hour. It's Wash Goods now. Gool, clean, tubby fabrics. In the West Aisle you'll find them holding a reception. 28 colors (count 'em) in 40-inch Voile sheer and attractive. 40 Cents the Yard Here is a Special. A gathering of odd pieces; novel weaves, unusual designs; fabrics such as Voiles, Crepes, Or gandy, etc., handsomely printed. 69 cents. Sold before for much more. We Could a Hosiery Tale Unfold Would rouse your interest and awaken your desire; suf fice it just to state : We have the wanted Whites. The colors, too, to match the gowns, boot or slippers. Still able to show Mercerized Thread (i.nfashioned) 59 cents the pair. Mercerized Lisle, full fashioned, for 75 cents the pair. Pure Silk with Lisle Tops, all shades and Black and White, $1.00.pair. 1 And for yet a little while the old number 198 at $1.50 pair Knit Underwear! Regular and out sizes, 69 and 79 cents a suit. These are the lace trimmed Union Suits. Rather a rara avis in the Under wear business these days. We would urge a morning visit, but it isn't a bit of use; we know you'll come when you feel like it. And you'll be as welcome as the flowers in May. - Men! Just a Word in Your Ear We have already bought our stock of Shirts for next Autumn, and we want to say to you that a decent Shirt for less than $2.00 is likely to be all-fired scarce. We happen to own a fine assortment of Shirts made from Madras and Percale, laundered with soft tuffs and they go on sale Saturday at $1.19. There will be those who will buy 2, 3 and 6. How about you? Look through your Shirt stock and be wise. 1 Last time we wrote of sizzling weather and sticky under wear the thermometer dropped almost to freezing next day. If we thought we could woo Rain as easily we would try our hand. You can bet your last simoleon you won't need your flannels for a while. For comfort we have Knitted Lisle and Cotton in all good shapes. Nainsook and other weaves in Athletics Would ye woo Morpheus? We have opened up and have placed on sale Men's Muslin Night Robes, cut full, good length and of summery weight, at $1.00 each for Saturday. Come. Take the Elevator Now With Me I would tell you of dainties in Lingerie for women of re finement. Bloomers blossom forth as first choice perhaps for now. No extra bulk of material. Snug and trim, the appealing gar ment. Softest cotton garments in flesh and delicate colorings. Crepe de Chine and Wash Satin, $2.95, $3.50 and upwards. Bewitching Crepes done into Bloomers, flesh tints, nar row hemstitched ruffle, $1.39 is a special price for now. Shadow-proof, petticoats of white in full ruffle or the shorter athletic shape. The shadow feature is a necessity. Sateen . . $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 Bedford $1.75, $2.50 Mercerized Venetian, $3.50 Wash Silks, $2.95 to $5.00 and $5.00 Delays are foolish as well as costly. Newest things in nightf wear. Pa jama Gowns, in tints of flesh, sky and lavender. They are cool, comfy and so fetch ing. $2.75 to $5.00. Down in the Basement A display of Abalone Glass Saturday. Fruit bowls, flower bowls, bon bon dishes and vases. 79 cents each. Bud vases, 25 cents; mustard jars at 65 cents. Here-is one place where high prices won't scare you. The stellar event of the Spring season is here, the time when we make the, $25.00 Suit price. Saturday We Will Include a Lot of Dresses Stylish Suits, this season's crop, and Dresses in the latest mode. Materials and colors most popular. An event of importance, which this year of grace, or is it disgrace, should not be lightly passed. Just as sure as eggs are eggs if you are interested in Suits or Dresses at a bargain price, you'll lose out if you wait until the afternoon. 15 or 16 High Class Model Suits to sell Saturday. Poiret Twills, Tricotines, Sedges in Navy, Khaki and many other popular shades. $42.50 on Saturday. They were $59, $65, $75 and indeed as high as $87.50. Aristocratic Gingham Dresses, all the rage, are here. White Wash Skirts, an early purchase, at least one-third under present market prices. $2.98, $3.95 and $5.00. The Kilpatrick Blouse Stock Is different. Meant to be different. The Custom Tailor 1 air is here. A chicness, if you please, utterly foreign to the or- dinary shop. And we have lots of them to choose from. Al though we don't aspire to having the biggest 'stock, Best is more in our line. Sheer white beauties, Organdies, Voiles, Lingerie. So attractive and summery. . Silly Prices Saturday, as Usual, on Toilet Goods Pebeco Tooth Paste, 33 cents; Hind's Almond Cream, 34 cents; 25-cent size Amolin Powder, 18 cents; 'Colorite or Jetum, 19 cents; 47 cent White Rose' Glycerine Soap, 15 cents; Non Spi, 33 cents; Jergen's Violet Glycerine Soap, 3 for 25 cents; Colgate's Tooth Paste, 23 cents; Physicians' and Surgeons' Soap, 8 cents; Woodbury's Facial, 19 cents; Wright's Silver Cream, 17 cents; Palmolive Shampoo, 44 cents; 2 cakes of Soap free; Palmolive Cold Cream, 22 cents; 1 cake of Soap free; Rubber Cushion Brushes, 59 cents each. Eat Sweets and be a Patriot! Is it Possible! The women, bless their dear hearts, wouldn't touch any thing with a forty-foot pole if they thought it wasn't patriotic It is possible to cater to, your sweet tooth and not be unpa riotic. Hoover says so. We quote: There are at least four groups of candy made from absolutely wholesome ingredients which are plentiful. Here they are: Chocolate and Cocoa Candies with centers of nuts, fruits, fruit pastes, marmalades, jams and the like, especially-the old-fashioned Chocolate Creams and the uncoated Soft Candy, such as Nougatines, Turkish Paste, etc. Second group includes hard boiled Candies, such as Lemon Drops, Stick Candy, Fruit Tablets, Peanut Bars, Peanut Brittle, Glace Nuts and the like con taining a large portion of corn syrup and molasses. The other 2 groups we'll mention next week. It goes without saying that there are Candies in name only, which, by any other name, would taste as sweet. Cobb's is so different different in ingredients dif-' f erent in makeup different in taste different in purity. It's Cobb's. The kind that Hoover would approve. That threat ens to make Omaha famous, which has an international repu tation; fit for kiddie3 to eat and loved by their elders. Cobb's telephone number is Douglas 51. Are you ready to use it? I -