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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 12, 1921)
THE DEE: OMAHA. WKDNkSDAY. .1 12, IW21. Death Report First Notice of Diphtheria Case "Mudcnt Who Attended Victim Absolved of BUme by Dean of Medical College. Phyllis Preston, daughter of Oscar Preiton, 847 South Twenty-first otrect, died yesterday of diphtheria, at her home. She had been under the care of G. B. Stryker, senior at the Univer sity of Nebraska medical college. Health Comminioner A. S. Pinto de clared yesterday afternoon the fate had not been previously reported ai diphtheria. H telephoned Ur, Irving S. Cutter, dean of the medical col leg', for the facta in the cae. Dr. Cutter absolved Stryker from all blame. "The Preston case was one of the out calls of the college free dis pensary to which Stryker wis signed," said Dr. Cutter. "He has been' doing thia work for several months, v4 has acquitted himself satisfactorily in every way.. Culture Found Negative. "He was called Saturday night to the Preston Lome and found the girl had been sick since Wednesday, lie examined her throat, and found she had what appeared to be a case of tonsillitis, but to make sure, he took a culture which he left at Dugan's drug store, Seventeenth and Doug las streets. Sunday ' morning the I health department reported the cul ture negative. On receiving this re port, Stryker did not see the case until Monday morning. "The girl did not appear to be improving, and he railed a hospital staff physician. The child died shortly after the staff physician ar rived. Order Disregarded. ' "In addition, Stryker gave orders that the child was to remain in bed. While he was in the house Monday morning, the girl came into the kitchen and asked for something to eat This, in itself, might have been sufficient to cause death in a diph theria patient. "There is a very definite epidemic of diphtheria in Omaha, and while we all are in sympathy with the ef forts of the health department to bring it under control, it is a shame it has not been corralled fore th" It is also true that although the health department was notifies of the girl's death at 2 p. m. Monday, no one from ,the health department vis ited the house until 9 a. m. the fol lowing ("ay. ' "Mr. Stryker it absolutely blame less in every way for the girl's death." There is absolutely no one to blame in this matter," Mr. Preston tola Mr. Stryker last night. " I know you did your best." Omaha Music Verein's Bazaar Opens Tonight Beginning this evening, the Oma ha Music Vereitu which - comprises the united- German "singers of Oma ha, wijl.hold a bazar - at its dub house, corner of Seventeenth and Ca$s streets. A special program has been prepared for every eyen'ng, and an original Cabaret will be . given Saturday evening and Sunday after noon and evening. The Swedish Singing society,' 'Norden," in a spirit of comradeship, has agreed to assist by rendering a fine program Thursday evening. The proceeds of the bazar will be used to reduce the indebtedness which still rests upon ,the club house. . . ' Herman Russell Wins Aero Congress Wireless Prize Herman Russell, 13, 520 South Twentieth street, has a wireless set to tinker with now, presented to him . byhe management of the Interna tional Aero congress for selling : $248.63 worth of aero congress stamps last week, the largest sale by any jioy entered in the competition. Cornell Alumni Luncheon Omaha alumni of Cornell univer sity will hold the first of a aerie of monthly luncheons tomorrow noon at 12:15 in-' the University club, "Boutins I Value Glv!ng Store Big Bargains in Sewing Machines , Floor samples, demon strators and used machines, in good running order, will give very satisfactory serv ice.' ' - . I Howe Machine.. Sll.CO 1 Eldredge Pavewav. . .$12.50 1 Paveway, almost new $18.50 1 Singer, good order.-. , ............ . $18.75 1 New Home...;. $10.50 Get . one of : these ma chines "now. And as usual, you nake your own terms. G?'JBg77PIZ (Z 3 Cafeteria Special For Wednesday Spare Ribs and Sauer Kraut oa. with potato dumpling, uUC IwitM NMb DotUJr Store About the Shop Suggestions of Interest Boys Blouses, 79c In percale and madraaes sizes 6 to 16. Excellent val ues at 7c. Surf m-NUi Dewiuielrt Store Boys Union Suits, 95c. Elastic ribbed long sleeves, ankle length. Sise 6 to 10, 79c. BurgcM-Nuk Dewtir Start Men's Shirts, $1.00. Factory samples, slightly soiled, in madras and per cales, French cuffs, 14 tt to 17,11.00. ' Burf.M-NMh Dowft.Lirt Star Our Tunic Blouses. These new blouses: The "Jupon" are quite the most delightfully new things imag inable. We are showing them on living models every after noon from 1 to 5 p. m. Tb Burgeai-Nath BIoum Shop, Third Flow " Wonderful Sale of Zeno Coats for Kiddies of 1 to 6 Remarkable Group of Zeno Sample Coats: $3.95, $6.95 There are the daintiest imaginable tiny coats of white and pink wool crepes, silksand cashmeres, with hand embroidered collars and hand-feather stitchings. Lined with silk and sateen. Many interlined. Priced while tney last at about wholesale cost. $3.95 and $6.95 each. Our Underwear Keeps The Whole Family Breezes with a nip in them remind us that winter's on the way. Our styles and as. sortments are complete in Superweight cottons, fleeced lined cottons, woolens, silks and woolens for women; and for boys and girls of 2 to 16. Women's Superweight Union Suite of a fine combed yarn, made with low neck, without sleeves, and ankle length. Sizes 4, 5, 6: $1.75. Sizes 7, 8, 9: $2.00. Girls' and Boys' Union Suite Waist union suits for boys or. girls, 75c Boys' suits,-part wool, $1.25. Fleece-lined union suits for boys or girls, 75c and $1.25. Women's Samples and Soiled Undergarments in cottons, woolens and silk and wool. AH styles and women. Not each size in style. '-: Btn-foM-Naafc Hooter? Shoo Mm Floor L II A Further And Strap A Presentation Wednesday BurcoM-Nath lafaat'a Shop Com Women's Fine Wool and Silk - And all-wool union suits, made with low necks and no sleeves or with Dutch neck and elbow , sleeves. All sizes reduced to $3.95. Women's Wool and Cotton Suite of a good weight, made with low neck and without sleeves regular sizes: $2.00., Extra , sizes, $2.50. Purchase Pumps at : $7.95 l These smart walking shoes are proving quite the most popular and correct footwear of the season. We have an almost unlimited choice of styles and leathers at this most reasonable price. Patent Leather Bearded Two Strap Pumps, flat heels. Taa Calf, Two-Tone Strap Pomps, flat heels. Black Calf Blucher Oxfords, flat heels. Brown Cuban Oxfords, , Cuban heels. i - - f Skm EVERYBODY STORE Suits :3500:$3950 The whole offering is one in which diversity of style and rich ness of material vies with beauty of coloring and excellency of workmanship. There is individuality in each model although all are built on long slender lines that give youtr ful dignity. Some are smart be cause of their very simplicity ard beautiful tailoring and some be cause of their embroidery and fur. The quality of the material? and of the splendid Crepe de Chine and Satin Linings cannot be emphasized too strongly.' In: Trlcotine Seldlne Duvet de Laine Mousy ne In: Seal Black, Brown, Navy, Taupe and Sorrento Sizes for Misses: 16-20, Sizes for Women; 36-44. BurM-Nh Suit 5up Tklro Floor Half Price Sale of Zeno Winter Coats: $6.95 to $18.50 Coats in. box and fancy styles, made in all colors in velours, chinchillas, velveteens and wool mixtures, t Trimmed in smocking and with fur or fur-trimmed ' collars. They are lined with silk and sateen. A re markable group of manufacturer's samples now of fered at approximately half price. The prices range fom $5.95 to $18.50. Cunning White Chinchilla Coats defy winter" winds. Of lovely, soft materials, some sateen lined, they are to be had in a box style, $3.95 Bonnets and Hats , Bonnets that are lovely frames for rosy baby, faces are in white silk or velvet in a variety of colors. Hats in beaver, velours, felt and velvet are in as many shapes and styles as grown folks. All are wonder fully low priced at $1.00 to $7.95. Third Floor sizes for ' of Oxfords Patent Lace Oxfords, plain toe for table $1.49 and flat heels. Heavy Brown Calf Oxford a, rubber heels. Black Kid Oxfords, round or narrow toe, Cuban heela. Black Boarded Calf Brogue Oxfords, flat heels. SHotwMaJa Floor One Week Sale of Housewares All the. Necessary and Convenient Things For the Home at Very Special Prices Furnace Scoops: 59c All ateel furnaea scoops with strong and durable handle, spe cial at 59e. " Lawn Rakes: 69c 24-inch lawn rake with galvanized - wire loop tooth just the rake for the falling leaves. Special at 69c Coal Hods: 49c Large size J a panes coal hods. Spe cial at 49c. Curtain Stretchers: $1.79 6xl2-ft sta tionary pin . stretchers with hard wood frames, at $1.7$). Galvanized Wash Boilers: $1:79 Size No. 8 galvanized boiler with wooden handles and tin cover. Spoxial at ' Copper Bottom Wash Boilers: $3.69 Size No. 9 extra heavy Cast Iron Skillets: 79c 3Z! Extra heavy, polished cast iron skillet. Special at 79c. tin boilers JT with copper ,; f""' III u. ( New Selection of Attractive Hats $g00 , $750 Moderate in price but equal in quality and style to much higher priced Millinery. Vel vet hats in black and a wide variety of shades Smartly trimmed with ostrich, ribbon orna ments or flowers. A Special Feature at $5.00 and $7.50. Buriou-Naih MUHntrjr Waffle Irons: $1.95 High . frame, round waffle irons, , made of cast iron. Special at 11.93. Cobbler Set: 95c Family size cobbler set, complete, set Special at 95e. Glass Rolling Pins: 95c crystal or opal glass rolling pins, with wooden handles. Spe cial at 95c. Dish Pans: $1.00 .White enameled, round sink dish " pans, 11 -quart capacity, three coats enamel over heavy steel. Special at $1.00. Dunlap Cream Whip: 8Sfc Silver blade; will whip cream, beat eggs and make may onnaise. Complete with bowl, at 89t. Clothes Pins: 30 for 10c Wooden clothes pins In 4-inCh size. Special at, 30 for 10c. Wash Tubs: 95c Large size galvanized wash tubs, with drop handles. Special at 95c.- Wash Board, 85c Brass scrubbing face, strong frame. Special at 85c Mop Sticks: 25c Common mop stick. Special at 2 Sc. BarfON-Nub HoaotfaniohlBg Store Fourth Floor Our Beauty Shop The Mack and While Room Offers export service in Marcel Waving shampoo, permanent avv, facial massago nd chiropody, ur-Nok swmr 9 Up mud rw Wlie re in Our October Feature Item Otter Greater Value Than Sale Merchandise A sale Is a th'ncr of the day er the hour. However great the value offered, it may pos sibly come at sn Inopportune time, and then the opportunity is gone. Never were greater values offered in any sale, than those values offered Untouch our October Feature Items, fr they represent the most desir able seasonable merchandise of standard .quality at far be low present retail pries. Greater values are not to be found. But that which mnkes their value greater even than their low pricing, is the faet that many of these items were bought in quantity that they are to be found in the various departments as long as they last they will be here for your selection, wbea you want them. Have you asked for eur October Feature Items? In whatever department you may be shopping you will find it well worth your while to ask to see the Feature Items of that Department. Shop Third Floor Galvanized Pails: 59c - 12-qt. extra heavy gal vanized pail with wood grip handle. Special ' at 59c. 12-qt. Chamber Pail: $1.79 Onyx enameled first quality gran ite ware pail, 12-qt. size. Spec cial at $1.79. Toilet Paper: 14 for $1 Crepe toilet tissue paper, large rolls. U roll for $1.00. , , ( Sunbowl "Simplex" Electric Heater: $J1.50 "Simplex' electric heater with ad justable bowl, removable element large size, complete with 8-f t. -, cord, $11.50. oil Heatera $fi WU "eaicr O.WO "Perf ection" Oil Heaters, in Japan finish. Easy to move abou t from room to room, specially useful for early fall before the fur nace is started. This fall's price.' $6.75. Oil Heater Wicks: 35c In all sires for "Perfection" oil heaters. Borgooi-Nooh Howard, Bet. 15t ani 16th. i " , '