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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 24, 1918)
1 THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 1918 9 t f !L " FR nn a if ii i KINKAID ASKS IF FARMS WILL RETAIN LABOR Shalfenberger Also Has Ques tion to Put in Regard to Calling Boys for Early War Service Washington Bureau of The Bee, Washington, Aug. 23. (Special Telegram.) Debate on the so-called man-power bill, extending the army draft age limits to 18 ana 45 years; brought a large number of spectators to the house today. During the speeches of "hairman Dent of the military affairs commit tee who presented the views of those favorable to the McKenzie amend ment, which creates two deferred classes, one from 18 to 19. the other from 19 to 20, and making the 18-19 class to be called last, and of Reore sentative Kahn of California, who is opposed to the amendment, interroga' tions were offered by several Ne braska members to certain statements of both Dent and Kahn. Denpends on Boards. Interrupting Mr. Kahn Judge Kin kaid asked: "Inasmuch as the govern ment employment agency for the employment of farm labor fell short this year, one-third of the amount of tarm labor required, does this bill al low the War department more lati tude for making provision for the necessary farm labor than the present lawr Mr. Kahn replied: "I feel confident that the various boards charged with the necessity for making regulations will do their full duty under the law and in accordance with the best inter ests of the people." Referring to a remark of Congress man Kahn at to the part England has played in the war, Representative Shallenberger took occasion to say: "We expect to raise, as I understand it, 5,000,000 men by the action of this draft. How can he explain this sit uation, when England raised an army of 6,000,000 men in i country with one-half our population, before it took a boy 18 years of age? Why Call the Boy? "Is it an indictment of the courage of the men of America when, wth a population twice that of England, we have to. take those boys ;n order to make up an army of 5,000,000, when England raised an army of 6,000,000 men without taking a single boy?" While Congressman Dent was ex plaining the attitude of the military affairs committee toward the War de partment, in amending he bil by putting in a deferred classification clause, he said it was not the inten tion of the department to call, the boys until needed. To this Mr. Reavis replied by ask ing: "It will not hurry the call of these boys to classify them, will it? They will not be called to the colors any quicker by reason of being classi fied under this bill?" To this Mr. Dent replied that they would hot. Hun Propagandist at Work Against Allies in Siberia By Associated Press, Vladivostok, Aug. 23. German agents of which Vladivostok is full, have made futile efforts to hamper the unloading of transports. Twice they have called strikes of laborers engaged in the handling of stores. The transports, however, have been successfully unloaded by soldiers. The German agents even have gone to the extent of approaching the men and attempting to dissuade them from participating in military activity "for the restoration of the czar." In the absence of any control, the Ger man agents and other agitators have had a free hand. They have sought to spread belief that the fact that Ameri can troops are still aboard their trans ports is due to mutiny and refusal to land. The attempt of the malcon tents to bring about a strike has failed to materialize on account of discord in their ranks. The enemy has two gunboats in active service on Lake Hangka on the upper Ussun. They are manned by Germans and Red guards. Poles Make Many Demands Upon German Government Amsterdam, Aug. 23. A dispatch to the Frankfort Gazette from Vienna says the minimum demand of the Poles, submitted during the recent conference at German main head quarters called for the maintenance of the present frontier; the incorpora tion of certain Lithuanian territory as compensation for the cession of three Lithuanian districts in the govern ment of the Suwalki; access to the Baltic, the neutralization of the lower course of the Vistula river and the railway along it; recognition of Dan zig as a free port; the abolition of the present divided Austro-German administration of Poland; the trans fer of the financial administration and government to the civil government of Poland; the increase of the Polish army to 20,000 men; the immediate calling up of one class of recruits, and finally the transfer of the re gency to Archduke Karl Stephen, a cousin of the late Emperor Francis Joseph. Wireless System Planned; Japan to United States Tokio, Aug. 23. The installation of a new high-powered wireless system between Japan and the United States is actively occupying the Department of Communications. The present Japanese high power station communicated direct with Hawaii. The proposed station will work with a station on the Pacific coast, the site of which prob ably will be near San Francisco, a distance of 4,600 miles. This will be one of the longest direct wireless services in the world. Details of the project will be announced soon. Commissions For Enlisted Men. Washington, Aog. 23. (Special Tele rram) The following appointments In the United States army have been made: ' C. M. Williamson, Lincoln, Neb, malor, adjutant Hsnerai's department; Helit" Haugen, Fort Dodge, la.. Archibald L. McMillan. Ames, la., W. S Reeves. Sibley la., enlisted men to be second lieutenant engineers. Howard Armstrong, Omaha; Lawrence Gray Donald. Grand Island: Harry Wilson Gibson, Lusk, Wye; .lames S. Swlnglcy, Marshalltown, la., enllfted men to be second lieutenants, quartermaster department. Carl Eberhard Carstens, Ackley, la., iecond lieutenant, chemical warfare service: URQ EVERYBODYS STORE Friday, August 23, 1918.- -STORE NEWS FOR SATURDAY- -Phono Douglas 2100. School Days! School Days! Dear Old Golden Rule Days QCHOOL starts Tuesday, September 3rd, and in anticipation we inaugurate a series of special value offerings which will be most helpful to Mothers who are called upon to get the children ready. ill; A Bit of History About Omaha Schools The first school in Omaha was taught by Miss Julia A. Goodwill, the term beginning on July 1, 1855. One room of the old state house being util ized. The building used as the capitol was designated by Gov ernor Cuming, as "'the jrick building at Omaha City," indi cating that there was probably only one brick building in Omahp at that time, located on the west side of Ninth street between Douglas and Farnam, and later occupied by the first general offices of the Union Pacific Railroad company. This school remained in ses sion until December 18, 1855, when Miss Goodwill was com pelled to vacate the room for the assembling of the second session of the first legislature of Nebraska. There was 'little Latin and less Greek" in the school cur riculum, but a taste for learn ing was inspired and a practical knowledge of reading, writing and arithmetic was acquired by the pupils. Who can doubt that the won derful progress of Omaha is largely due to the good sense of the pioneers who in reverence of learning built the first public school in 1863. It was a small frame structure of one room located on the southwest corner of what is now Jefferson square. Children those days went to school clad in homespun woven by their mothers. The cloth was coarse, lacking the finish of the factory cloth of today, and the garments were extremely clum sy compared with the present day style and workmanship. Nothing more closely paral lels the progress of the city than the evolution of the coarse, ill fitting suit of homespuns into the fashionably cut, yet sturdy garments worn by Omaha school children today. And we, of the present day, cannot fully con ceive the wonderful advance ment of the Omaha public school system, which in a pe riod of about sixty years is accredited with being among the foremost in the country. And so it is with merchandis ing from the pioneer ways of "barter and trade" it has ad vanced to a point where we are proud to offer you the service of a store whose motto is "greatest service to the greatest number." May we be of service to you in pre paring the children for school, Tuesday, September 3? Let Burgess Nash Do Your Amateur Finishing All work left before 12:30 ready next day at 11 :30. Like wise all work left before 4:00, ready next day at 3 :30. Brownie Box Camera: No. 2A, $3.50. No. 3, $4.50. No. 2 Cart. Premo Camera $7.00 No. 2 Auto Browny, $8.00. We carry a complete line of fresh films, all sizes. Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor. l THE School Girl's Corset Is most important. If it is not the right style or properly fitted it may be the cause of un told suffering late in years. We give special attention to the proper fitting of corsets lor growing girls, featuring such splendid makes as: "Modart Lace Front," "Thompsoins," "Warners," Bien Jolie," "Suc cesso," and Ferris Waists" and corsets. The morning hours, 8:30 to 11:30, are reserved for school girls and every garment fitted regardless of price. Burf ess -Nash Co. Second Floor I I j ' The Answer to the School Shoe Question at $2 to $6 PROBABLY no more per plexing question confronts mothers than that of suitable shoes for their school children shoes which will give satis factory wear. We have answered this ques tion with a splendid stock of serviceable, comfortable foot wear, built on lasts which In sure comfort and allow the growing feet to develop naturally. Don't worry longer over the question; bring the young folks here and let us fit them up. Prices range, $2.00 to $6.00 the pair. Burgess-Nun Co. Second Floor Our shoes are of all leather qualities and can be depended upon to en dure the hardest test to which your healthy boys and girls may submit them. A Most OpportuneSale ot Smartly Trimmed HATS $5.00 NEVER were styles smart or more becoming than the hats for fall, 1918. Never before this early in the season have we been able to show a clever style and give as good values as these are, at $5.00. Don't hesitate to see these becom ing styles at $5.00. Lids for Kids ,A most complete assort ment at the low price of $1.98 to $7.00. Burgess-Nash Co. -Second Floor Suit Modes of the Times Coats Medium Length $25. 00 WE feature a wonder fuj collection of the new tailored creations for Saturday, at $25.00. Some of the new fall suits have long coats and some short, but perhaps the suit with the medium length coat is the type pre dominating. Of such suits we offer a great variety, and they unfailingly arouse enthus iasm for their beautiful qualities and lines. The materials are of weight ideal for immedi ate wear and of a quality remarkable in suits so modestly priced. Burgess-Nash Co. Second Floor "C'mon, Fellers! It's Time for the Last Bell" THAT will be the cry of many a boy Tuesday, September 3rd, and he will have to hurry to keep from being tardy. Here are some late specials, having arrived in time for Saturday's selling, but not too late for parents to take advantage of and at the same time practice economy. Boys' School Suits, $8.9 At this price we feature a remarkable value in boys' suits with one or two pair of pants. The materials are fancy mix tures, also military and Norfolk styles.for ages 6 to 17 years. Other suits for boys, at $7.95 to $25.00. Boys' School Pants, $1.50 to $4 Splendidly made of blue serge, fancy mixture and corduroy, for ages 6 to 18 years, $1.50 to $4.00. Boys Shirts, 98c to $2 Made with collars in 'plain blue cham bray, black satin and fancy striped wash able materials; sizes 12 to 1412 at 98c to $2.00. Boys' neckwear at 39c and 50c Burfesi-Nuh Co. Fourth Floor Extra Special WOMEN'S Pure " Silk Hose $1.50 An extreme special Wom en's pure thread all over silk hose, full fashioned, full regu lar made foot, white and a few colors. This is a special lot, perfect except for oil stains, offered Saturday at about half price, $1.50 the pair. Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor. J ERSEY and Taf feta Petticoats, $5.95 A choice assortment of the new styles to wear with the new tailored suits. All the new shades are represented, includ ing navy, rose, Kelly, purple, tan, brown and flesh; also black and white and changeables. Burgess-Nssh Co. Second Floor Oat Go These Smart SUMMER SUITS At $9. 73 Garments Oiai are Washable or can be Dry Cleaned Extremely Reduced THEY have served their purpose here and must give- way for Fall and Winter gar ments. At the clear ance price they are an exceptional buy for prudent men who can look ahead to the cloth ing needs of next sum mer. The suits are splen didly made of a supe rior quality of kool cloth, in grays, tans, stripes and mixtures; wide variety of styles, measuring up to the BURGESS-NASH STANDARD in every way. 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The athletic styles are made of such materials as fine checked nain sook and cross bar madras. There's a big selection, and every man will find it greatly to his advantage to share in this offering. Belts, Men's Night Shirts, $1 Made of extra good quality light weight cam bric and cotton crepe. Some are fancy trimmed, others are plain white; cut extra full and roomy. Sizes 15 to 20 neck. Exception al values at $1.00. Men's Leather 39c Salesmen's samples; In black, tan and gray. Every one an unusual value at 39c. Burgess-Naah C Mala Floor. D U0NTANELLE Fabric Station ery, at 29c Fashionable stationery for all ordinary social usages, in deli cate shades of blue, buff, pink, gray and lavendar; also a sim ilar style in white. Put up in a box containing one quire, each, paper and envelopes. Special 29c Burgess-Naah Co. Main Floor. RUG and Toilet Goods Soecials m Senerco tooth paste, 19c. Colgate's tooth paste, 10c and 25c Euthymol tooth paste, 22c. Daggett & Ramsdell's Cream, 29c. Milkweed cream, 89c Pompeiian night cream, 32c. Frostilla, 22c. Pond's cold cream, 42c. Spiro powder, 22c Amolin Powder, 22c. Non spi, 39c Judin de Rose powder, 39c Wright's silver cream, 19c. Bathing caps, 29c. Milk of Magnesia, 44c. Jad salts, 54c. Williams' shaving Soap, 7. Lavoris, 22c. Burfess-Nash Co. Mala Floor. f 1 - ! I f i 7