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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (July 26, 1918)
THE E: OMAHA. FRIDAY. JULY 25, 1918. i 1 DELATED TILINGS FOR LEGISLATURE t up iiji. iipi.rmrii Til lllll.IIIL.il m tB fa m mm MM M -; aSBaweaa W saw Applications for Place on Pri- mary Ballot Still Coming in ' ' To Office' of Secretary Of Stale. . - From a Staff Correspondent ' -Lincoln. July 25. (Special.) Al though the time for filing for office expired last,Saturday, applications to go on the Fallot' are still coming in to the office of the secretary of state and 'are accepted. ' ' v: 7 TnHav T. W. MeKissick of Beatrice accepted a petition which came in last Saturday .tor tne nomination tor tne -state Senate from the Fourteenth-dis- , trict . ' ; -" " ' ? davit from the county treasurer ; of , Lolfax county showing tnat -j. k. Henry had paid the fee on July 17, as a candidate for the democratic nnmin-tinn tnr th nfnat. for the . '.Tenth district, reachld tht secretary or siaic ims auciuvuu. Charles W. Orr. who filed from " tne Sixth senatorial district as a dem ocratic candidate for the state sen - ate,, withdraws his name.; Hitchcock Makes Trouble in . ' Lincoln Federal Labor Bureau Lincoln, July 25. (Special.) Not- long ago J., L. McGrew oi the depart ment ofr Labor at Washington came to Lincoln and located an employ ' ment office in the Lincoln labor tem- -v pie. After having gone oyer the. to cal jituation Mr. McGrew picked the labor temple location as the best, fit ted for the activities df the bureau. The rent is free to the federal govern ment Trouble immediately arose be tween the federal office and the bu s ' reau of statistics presided over by Norman at the state house. .Norman wanted to run the federal office as a branch of the-1 state bureau, although . the federal government selected the employes and paid all the expenses. On this proposition the two bureaus v could not agree. Norman made a 1 trip to Washington. . Senator Hitch cock hangs around Washington. Then an attache of the Lincoln federal of fice visited Kansas City, where the director of federal employment offices tor Nebraska makes his -headquarters. "The next move was that Mr. Cowles, , who had been in charge of the fed eral office -for some time, and a most willing and efficient man, was re- moved anda protege of Senator Hitchcock was appointed in his stead. Soon after the change in managers the question of removal of the bureau from the Labor templewas agitated , by the new appointee and Norman and another attache of the federal of fice.) There isn't anybody else in Lin coln urging or suggesting a change. Lincoln unions are protesting to the Federal Department pf" Labor and to President Wilson. . Two' Fremont JVomen '' . Leave For War Work Fremont, 'Neb., July 25. (Special Telegram.) Miss ' Clara and Miss Margaret Schneider, two Fremont young women, who have been select t ed for Red Cross canteen Service ' work overseas, have been notified to report and will leave tomorrow for New York. They expect to sail some time soon. The Misses Schneider have been prominent in Red Cross activities since the war started. They 1 are leaders in social circles. Their lister, Mrs. Etta Schneider Turner, is. a member of a Red Cross, unit now in France-. - , Kansas Woman May Die : After Motor Car Crash Lincoln, July 25. (Special.) Thelma Thiessen of Marysville, Kan., -was seriously and perhaps fatally in jured yesterday when a car in which weVe riding Julia Sicox of Oklahoma City and Carl Schmidt and his sister, Edna, was struck by a street car in the north part of the city and almost completely demolished. ': , . Banquet for Selects. Fremont. Neb., July "25. (Special Telegram.) Members of . the draft contingent who will leave for Camp Dodge tomorrow were guests at a banquet at the Hotel Pathfinder this evening. Fremont business men and friendsbf tht young men were hosts. Congressman Dan V. Stephens was the speaker. T. L. Mathews was toastmaster. . ,.'- v Platte Republican Meet. Columbus, Neb., July 25. (Special , Telegram.) Platte county republi cans held an enthusiastic convention here today and passed strong resolu tions concerning the war. : Congress man Sloan, candidate; for. United States senator, spoke for over an hour and made a very favorable impres sion, this being his first speech in this city. - "' y Pastor's Father Dead, Fremont, Neb!T July 25.-(Special Telegram.) Rev. George Tyner re turned from Toronto, Canada, where he was called by the death of his father. The elder Tyner was 81 years of age and is survived by six daugh ters and three sons, one of whom is in the Y..M C. A. service in France. . Nephew Dies -in France. v Fremont, July 25. (Special " Telegram.) Dr. Grant Reeder re ceived a telegram ; from relatives at Tipton, la., announcing - the jieath from pneumonia of his nephew, 'Sergt. John Reeder, of Tipton,- la., who was with the American forces in France. . ' j .... , 1 v Dr. Buchanan to Ueport. ( Fremont;1 Neb.; July 25. (Special Telegram.) Dr. E. A. Buchanan re ceived instructions to report at Camp Meade, Md., foa duty at the base hos pital. Dr. Buchanan recently was commissioned a captain in the medi cal reserve corps. : . The Parisian $15 Sale will be the talk of the town. Read about it on Page Five. S Two Pounds Per Capita Monthly Sugar Ration Beginning August 1 Washington, July 25. The Amer ican public was asked by the food administrator today to go on . a sugar ration 'of two pounds per capita monthly beginning August 1, to meet a world shortage and to care for the immediate demands of the military forces. The American public at present is on a three pounds per capita radon monthly. Household rationing will . con tinue voluntarily as at present but public eating places will be required to observe new regulations effec tive August 1, permitting the use of two pounds of sugar for every 90 meals served. ' Unless the consumption of sugar is reduced both by householders and the public generally, the food administration warns, supplies for Belgium, the Red Cross, Young Men's , Christian association, Knights, of Columbus, Salvation Army ' and tyner organisations working for the welfare of Ameri can military forces in Europe can not be maintained. Soldiers at Fort Robinson Will Have Big Library Soon Chadron, Neb., July 25.-(Special.) The American Library association has appointed Mrs. Elizabeth O'Linn Smith to install its library; at Fort Robinson. It is sending her 500 new technical and reference books: Miss Templeton of the Nebraska State Li brary is sending 500 books of new fiction (loaned) and donations are be ing received at the Chadron library from every one intereste'd. . Over 2,000 books wifl be placed on the shelves, at Fort Robinson in the two rooms be ing prepared there under the direc tion of Major Poole, commanding offi cer, .there are now 500 men at the fort with 600 more to arrive shortly. The Daughters of the "American Revolution of Chadron have given two evening entertainments to the oldiersat their, armory, which have been most enthusiastically received. They give another next week.' Dodge County 1018 Draft Men Want to Be Exempted Fremont, Neb., July 25. (Special.) It is estimated by a member of the draft, board that upwards of 90 per cent of the 1918 draft class of Dodge county, numbering 144, asked for de terred classification on agricultural or other grounds. The board has finished classifying the selects, plac ing 121. In Class 1. Of the 144 men the claims for exemption of 62 have been forwarded to- the district board at Omaha. BEGINNING FRIDAY, JULY 26TH, We Will Offer Any Straw Hat in the House at One-Half Price PANAMAS BANGKOKS LEGHORNS BALILUKS ONE-THIRD OFF "The Store Brownin CLOTHING, HATS i viiiiirsHiraiirojFw ami GEO.'T. WILSON, Mgr. The New LIGHT-FOUR $1125 f.o.b.DeirvU Beautiful in Design Thoroughly Modern Mechanically Right ..Y. V A' The Bonney-Yager Auto Co, N tvcUbakar Distributors ; '-2550-S4 Firnam St. ; ' 1 s Omtka, Ni. f I ALBION AVIATOR TO GIVE LESSONS DROPPING BOMBS Manderson Lehr Assigned to Aerial ' School Established Behind Allied Lines on Western Front. . Albion, Neb., July 25. (Special Telegram., Parents of Mander son Lehr, noted aviator of this city, who haf done such brilliant work on the western front in the past year, re ceived a letter from him today to the effect that he has been given a new assignment - The letter was written from some point on , the front "over there," a week ago Sunday, and he states he has-been assigned to an aerial school back of the lines for the purpose of instructing aviators in bombing work. This would indicate the mobiliza tion of a large number of men and machines-at the point where training takes place and that large squadrons are to be instructed in special offen sive work-in which the bombing of enemy supply depots and ammuni tion dunfps will be done by American aviators on a larger scale than has heretofore been possible. Fremont Organizes Two First Aid Nursing Classes Fremont,- Neb., July 25. (Special.) A class in first aid and home nurs ing has been organized and classes will be held three days weekly for six weeks . beginning the first week in August Dr. George Haslam will give instructions in fitst aid work and Miss Gretchen Schmidt will instruct the nurses. Mrs. Otto Pohl is in charge. Already there are enough applicants for two classes. DbrJge County Farmer Flies Big Service Flag Fremont, Neb., July 25. (Special.) J. G. Shaffer, prominent farmer of the Hooper vicinity, has had a flag pole erected on his farm from which flies, Old Glory arftt a service flag with four stars. Three of Mr. Shaf fer's sons are already in the service and another now residing at .York is in the draft. v .Hooper Lutheran Church Takes Down German Sign Fremont-Neb., July 25. (Special.) The Lutheran church at Hooper re moved the German letters over the front door of the church and re placed them with English. of the Town" King & Co AND FURNISHINGS J A PPEARANCE, economy, A comfort, simplicity, com pleteness with a construction which has earned the description, "mechanically right' these are the outstanding features of the New Studebaker-Light-Four. It has remarkable roominess for a car of its size. Driver and pas7 sengers can stretch out zt? ease. You can ride in it all day with out feelingjcramped or crowded. And it is obviously Quality car undoubtedly the lowest-priced Quality car' on the market. -40,000 miles'of severe road-tr;als have proven its staying qualities and shown what the car will do. Friday and Saturday Saving '.'Sates v TlfFV ipuS Tk-I? TMI'-fi r1 , 1( V S Supply yourself with all you need, but exercise stocks, and you will be able to practice economy wise economy and get all you need. The' Diggest Business Centers Here Because ot Greatest Stocks ind tenet. Pri::r Qomen 's, Misses' and eh ildren 's Ready -id -Uear At Prices Within the These are exceptionally, good days to get remarkable bargains in good Ready-to-Wear where stocks have become somewhat depleted and odd lots appear, we have grouped them together and re-pricedihem fpr a quick cleara way and with the wholesale prices of materials where it is today, you will appreciate the savings. It Extra Special Notions And Sewing Needs Stock up on Sewing Needs at these very low prices: Bias Tap, large bolts . . 4c Safety Pint, best qual ity, card ......... ...3c Rick-Rack Braid, a bolt 4c J. O. King'. Thr.ad, 9 spools for ........... 25c 200 Yards Bastings, 9 spools for . . . , 25c Pants and Skirt Hang rs, each So Dress Clasps, card. . . . .3 Me Hooks and Eyes, card. .2c Large Pieces Garter Elastic 8c Hat and Romper Elas tic . lc Red Cross Knitting Cot ton 5e Imported Wash Edging, 2 bolts 25c 1 Basement. Shoes For Men, Women and Children. With the indications for, higher prices oa footwear than have pre vailed in years, and with government curtail ment of manufacture almost an assured fact, A prices, like 'these on good footwear should make everyone stock up for future as well as present needs. Men's Oxfords, $2.69 White rind Palm Beach, lace or . blucher style, English or nigh toe; hand welted soles; best hot weather shoe; sizes 6 to 11, .regularly, $3.50, at $2.69. Tennis Shoes, 69c to 98c. Rubber sole and heel; 5 eye lets, black or white, good grade; for men, sizes 6 to 11; women and boys, 2 to 6; Missesr8 to 2. Barefoot Sandals, 89c With tan calf uppers, stitch down soles; also white calf skin; sizes 8H to. 1.. ,; a Mary Jane Pumps, 59c. ... Misses' and Children's Mary Jane Pumps, ankle straprno heel; rubber soles, wide, roomy toe; sizes from 8 to 2. "'. C' Tennis Shoes an4 Pumps, 98c " Women's White Tennis Shoes and Pumpd; a sample line of about . 200 pairs, in JJxfords and' High ..Shoes, also Mary Janes, worth up to $2 per-pair, on one big square, at 98c. : Bpy Harvest Shoes, I $1.00. ; Tan and Ooze Suede leather, sewed sole, no seam, no heeL Sizes in this lot run -from 2H to 7. .y Basement. Girls' Tub Dresses-I7hitc and For Wear Right Now and School will surely pay mothers v Colored Dresses, sizes2 to 6 and 6 to 14, values td $1.00, QCg special at . . . . ... ....... White Dresses, sizes 2 to 6 and 6 to 14, values to $2.00, AE , special at Colored Dresses, sizes 2 to 6 and 6 to 14, values to $2.00,l A A special at.' vlvil Women's $8.95 to $15 Dresses SILK AND SATIN . , GST? u Here's a Very Exceptional Offering ' Scores and fecores of styles to choose from f every k Dress up to date; of Crepe de Chine, Taffeta, Fine Silk Poplins,', etc. Many of these Dresses have the v dainty Georgette sleeves. Smocks and Tvliddies ......, - . All the Middies and Snocks in the Basement, divided into these lots: ? Te -... 4 . 75c' and $1.00 Middies are now, each . 49c and 69c $1.25 and $1.39 Middies and Smocks are now. .... .95c $1.49 to $1.95 Middies and $2.39 to $2.95 Middies and Smocks are now.... $1.39 Smocks are now. .. .$1.95 2500 Men's Buy Half a Dozen of ThcGca Think of a price of 59c for a Shirt that is well made; ' i of good material and in just the style you want now for work or outdoor sport wearwhy not buy some of them ' for future use the price will never , be . lower. . ;LV,---: f ' v' Plain and striped madras, and tome with silk col- ' lars; all sizes in this lot and every man should V r - have some. A variety of .colors and patterns, to ' suitvery taste t , , Men's Shirts at 98c ' New -patterns and materials, in Repps, Madras and Sol aaftaa lit tliA Vtawi Vaaf wtalA ma11h m 4-4-nssA am a1. band styles; all sizes, 14 to Men's Union Suits, 79c Ribbed Union 3uits, long or short sleeves, ankle length; extra good quality, in ecru and white; all sizes, 34 to 46. f ' '- v , Basement. , '; r Boys' and Children's Wear If you will step here, right now, you will bl able to pick up( some exceptional offerings in ready-to-wear suitable for wear right now antf for school time as wen. , Boys' Suits at $6.50 In pay and brown mixtures, models; an opportunity to get iaier on; sizes o to i t. . . " y Children's Rompers, 55c White and Blue Chambray Rompers, low neck, short sleeves; elastic bottom; belt style; sizes 2 to 6 years., H '', Boys' Kniclcerbockers, 95c . Boys' dark gray striped' Knickerbockers, belt tops, side and , back pockets; well made, full cut and all sizes. , Hosiery One item that Will serve asKan example of values here: AT 39c A PAIR Women's Fiber Silk Hosiery in assorted colors, with double knees, toes an4 soles, seconds, and for that, reason, low priced. . - ' ' . - . Basamant . care in the selection from of Every PuroG to come here; and. purchase liberally. Colored Dresses, sizes years, values to $3.00; special at . . . . White Dresses, sizes years, values to $4.00, special at ...... I ... years, alues to $4.00,, Sport Shirts si ,18. in full belt; also some Trench a suit that will be worth more I zz 1 This Is the Economy Center of Omaha the biggest and Wit v Colored Days 6 to 15v . . 01 JWJ ,V"w 13 to 17 01 QR . . . 0 30 iVirM Hundreds to choose from all real bar gains every Skirt right up to date for style and general make Up. - :-y At $3.95 n -and $4.95 1 . Women's Skirts of Taffeta Silk, Fancy Foulard, Satin, All Wool Serge, etc in , two big lots at these ' extremely low prices. At 99c and $1.69 All the balance of Women's and Misses' , Summer Tub Skirts ; divided into two lots; r " dozens of styles, . , fancy and all white " inthis offer. . , Girls,' Skirts ; r At 69c Girls' Fancy White Middy j Skirts, values $1.00 and $1.25; spe cial for this ' quick clearaway, at the ex ' traordinary price of 69c B stamen t. The Domestics urass uinfbams,, piaias, checks and stripes, a yd. 35e Silk Fiaishad Poplinsr good k ' .Ma a assortment plain Shades, 29c 36-Iach Parcals, light an(J dark colors, special, yd., 29c Fancy Prlntad Drass Poplins, 36 Inches wide, yard. . 19c 36-In. White Skirtinr'(gen uine Wamsutta make), 50c value ............... 29c fancy t Printed Drass Voile, neat figures on white and tinted grounds, special, a yard . . . ............. i 19 Remnants Wash Goods, as sorted . long useful lengths,, at ................. 19c Mill Remnants of Whit Marquisette and Voila, spe cial, yard ...... . 15c 38 and 40-Inch Fancy Print ad Veil.,, all new 1918 styles; sheer and crisp; taps edge; 60c value, at, yd., 25c "'VC"' 'Basement '.' - Knit Underwear .Some : yery special of ferings for Friday. . V At $1.00 each. Women's Fins Lisle . Union Suits," in the three-piece style, In regular sizes in cuff knee" and extra sizes in lace trimmed.' f ,-. t At 15c each. Women's Cotton Sleeveless Vests extraordinary value. At 25c each. Misses'. ; Union ,' ' Suits, in sleeveless and. short sleeve styles, cuff knee; all sir.es. i Basement 1