H if- W.J tv f HOLEPROOF HOSIERY , For Men and women in silk, silk faced and lisle soled with wear assurance ..VAJWS.Vi,. ,V-5 I Jf ot V I We are making a host of friends with these hose that are so beautiful and wear so well. Their long service makes them first choice for economy; their exquisite colorings a delight to good dressers. A girl baby wnB born Wednesday to Air. and Mrs. May, who rosldo at 108 east Eighth street. Think "ED" when your Watch needs repairing. Ho is nt Frator's and fixes watchos RIGHT. Miss Zolla Dorram has accepted a position at tho Brooks studio during tho Chrl8tmns rush. At tho most opportune time comes tho salo of furs, womon's suits nnd coats at Tho Leador Mercantile Co. Miss Elenor Schultz has resigned as cashier at tho Hub and accepted n position at tho froight house. , Motor gloves for "him" many dif ferent styles. Edwards Reynolds I90., 90-4 Dr. 13. v. Thompson, returned Tuos day from Denver whoro ho had been spending a week visiting frionds. 100 articles and nothing over $2.00 on table No. 2 nt tho Stylo Shop. J. C. Askwlg .returned Tuesday fr6m Donvcr whore he sporid'sdvcral days looking after buslnoss Interests. Hlrschfold's, tho store of practical gifts for men. 94-G Guy Swope returned Tuesday from Omnlfci where ho spent tho week end visiting and transacting business. When in North Plotto atop at the New Hotel Palace and Cafo. You will bo treated well. 58tf Mrs. H. A. Chambers and son, of Koystone, spent Wednesday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Coates. It is not too lato to order magazines for Chrlstmad presents or for your personal reading. Mrs. P. G. Rector, phono 537. 95-2 Silk Holeproof for Hen, $1 and up; Silk Holeproof for Ladies, $1.75 and up. THE HIRSCHFELD co. The Store of Practical Gifts for Men and Boys. PHONE 118. Store Hours 10 to 5. LOCAL AJSD PERSONAL Flmtl for Whisky Possession. Victor J. Schuler was found guilty yeHtorday In Judgo Trncey's court of tho illegal possession of whisky nnd of being drunk and was lined ono hundred dollars and costs, tho latter amounting to something over sixteen dollars. Schulor, who formerly work ed at tho Durbin garago, but quit n month of so ago, was driving an auto In which wns found a bottle of booze, and a .charge of tho illegal transpor tation of liquor wns also preferred, but this charge could not bo mndo to stick, otherwise tho car could havo been confiscated. ::o:: This year practically all of us will bo a bit more lavish in 'giving to our families and friends. Buy wearable articles and whoro your monoy will reach; at Tho Lender Morcantllo Co. ::o:: K pry body Gets Coal. Tho supply of coal this week is ample to supply all applicants nt lie fuel office, which Indeed Is fortunate considering tho nhMsunli coin- wdnther Yesterday tho supply oh 'band wns such ns to warrant tho commlttoo to fill orders In largor quantities to town rosldonts, 1000-poUnd lots being Is sued Instead of 500-pound lots. This docs not mean, however, that furthor conservation of coal is not necessary. For some time to come tho supply will be limited and the Hd will be kept on. :;o:: Lost On Saturday, November 29, bowcen tho Baker school and North Platte, balo of binding twlno branded Dorryborry & Forbes. Finder will leavo at Birgo's lumber office for re ward. W. A. Frazler. 94-2 : :o Thirteen Inches of Ice. II. M. Cathers, superintendent of the P. F. E. company, reported thirteen Miss Redford loft Tuesday for her ; inc'ics of co on tho Union Pacific lake homo In Missouri where she will visit east of t?wn. Mr. Cathers stated ho W n.rn0 nnMl M.n nlfv anlinnla rn.l TCndy to begin Cutting tllO iCO open. I tho storo of practical 94-G Hirschfeld's, gifts for men. For Sale Radiant hard coal" stove. 516 east .Fifth. Phone Black 140. Loren Purdy, of Sutherland, was a business visitor in town Tuesday. For Rent 6 room house GOO east Fifth. Phono Black 140. , Ernest Rincker spent Wednesday In Kearney looking after business mat ters. Beautiful silk pajamas would make a wonderful present, Edwards-Reynolds Co. 9G-4 Miss Alpha Miller, of Hershey, was a guest this week at the M. McFarland home. Everything for tho motorist that will make his Christmas a happy one. Edwards-Reynolds Co. 9G-4 Charming mid winter trimmed hats In our millinery department, in charge of Miss Little, at 25 to 50 per cent be low worth. Tho Leador Morcantllo Co. C. E. Jones returned Tuesday from Denver where ho had beon looking af ter business matters for tho past week. Can you think of anything that will please tho housewife more than n piece of furniture? Maloney, has" just tho thing sho wants. Mrs. Chas. Dill, who had been visit ing relatives In town for a few days, returned to her homo in Chicago Wed nesday. Charming mld-wlntor trimmed hats in our millinery department, In charge of Miss Little, at 25 to 50 per cent bo low worth. Tho Leador Mercantile Co. John Mackintosh returned home Sat urday from Kearney, as the military academy was to close on account of the shortage of coal. Tho fabrics used In Manhattan Shirts nro positively not obtainable in other makes. Wo are exclusivo deal ers for North Platte. Edwards-Reynolds Co. 9G-4 Conductor F. L. Lawrence has been in a critical condition for some time past with neuritis of tho nerves. It was said yesterday that his chances of recovery woro slight. The Style Shop for useful Xmas gifts. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Keaton, of Red Stone, Mont., who for the past two weeks have beon visiting their sister. Mrs. E. S. Davis, left Wednesday for their new home In Denver, It Is the substantial, enduring gifts that will show your good judgment PhvBiHnnn rnnnrt nnto n fw mspgland receive tho warmest appreciation ftf tnnnslfla In tho p.lt.v .anil Rfivnrnl easoS All our Stock is made Up of gifts that moan someuung. w. it. Aiaionoy uo. If you aro looking for a presont forj of scarlet fever. This is tho year for useful Xmas presents and tho Style Shop has storo full of them. but that tho railroad company was not at present in position to furnish him with tho necessary number of cars to haul tho Ice from the lake to tho houses. ::o:: Tho evenings aro long and thoro is no place to go. Why not got that Patho machine, tho most perfect phonograph made. W. R. Maloney Co. VsiMc A're"l)ylng. Duo to the snow storms and extreme cojd, weather of tho past two weeks, thero has beon quito a loss of cnttlo In western Nebraska, Lincoln county stockmen being among tho losers. One firm that is running about n thousand head northwest of this city is reported to have lost nearly ten per cent of the herd, while other ranchmen havo lost' a smaller percentage. ::o:: uoou old winter is with us now. Why not buy your winter blankets? Cotton blankets are selling at $2.45, $2.95, $3.45, $3.95, $4.45 and up. Port wool $5.85, $G.95 and up, nnd the 100 per cont wool $12.35, $14.85 and up at The Leader Mercantilo Co. ::o:: Presbyterian Church. The combined services of tho Pres byterians and Methodists at the Pres- terian church: Sunday school at Iff a! m., and preaching at 11 a. m. There will bo no evening services. Let all members remember tho morning wor ship and bo in their pow. ::o:: Tho now lato arrivals of women's coats and suits aro on sale at Tho Leador Mercantile Co. nt a saving of 20 to 40 per cont, or a saving of $10 to $35 on any garment you buy of The Leader Mercantile Co. ::o:: First Lutheran Church. Morning worship 11 o'clock, sub ject "Tho Hallmark of Mcsslahshlp." Special music. Sunday school at 9:45 On nccount of tho fuel situation thero will bo no evening service. REV. C. F. KOCH, Pastor. MeC Bull raekenV Christmas Number etirf ' On account of the coal conservation Drug Stores ore only open for gen eral business from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. You can readily sec how difficult it is to handle all of our patrons in such few hours. We urge you to do your shopp ing at once and if you aro going to mail packages, bear in mind that many trains have been discontinued and later mailing may mean delivery some time in January, avoid tho rush. Do your shopping now. "When you pay a social debt with 1(fife2& Chocolates you get large returns in appreciation. Do you owe some one a box now? Practical Gifts Go-$Rars J ,1 .-. , f. , . f , u , $3.25 BUM-olds $1.50 to $6.50 Box Paper 75c to $3.50 Evcrslmrp Pencil $1.00 to $5.00 Thermos Bottle $3.00 and $5.00 Lunch Kits C . . $4.00 Perfumizcr $1. to $4 Flashlights $1,35 to $2.25 Hot Water Bottle $1.25 to $3.50 Toilet Water 50c to $2.50 We have life size dolls, dressed like a real baby. They say Mama. Each $15. Parker Pens arc different other self fillinc and still can he used from any if the rubber barrel is broken. The lucky curve insures a steady flow, no blotting, and always ready to work. A most useful Chrismas gift. $2.50 up to $10. (SAFETY-SEALED) FOUNTAIN PEN ' '. 1 " Ivory Combs, $1 to $1.50. Ivory Hair Brushes. Kent all Bristle Brushes $C to $12.50. Durham Duplex Safety Razor, $1 and$3. Auto btrop balety uazor, $5. Gillette Safety Razor, $5. Ever-Ready Safety Razor, $1. Gem Safety Razor, $1. , Service that Serves McCracken D rug Family Druggists. Company Phopp Number 8. HOTEL McCABE BUILDING. NORTH PLATTE. a' "him," save worry and time by trying I first at Edwards-Reynolds Co. 9C-41 For Sale Largo Radiant Homo hard coal stove. Phone Black 140. 95-4 Sf ' Vj rttf ji?" THE H VERS AIL CAB i 1 I I ! Full and Running Over Our stock room is full of genuine Ford Parts. We have an assort ment of parts that would enable us to build either a Ford passenger car or a Ford One Ton Truck from the ground up. Then too, those parts are Ford-made each according to its use so that they are exact dupli cates of the original parts now in your car, and will give the same con stant hard wear. Our shop is equipped with up-to-the minute tools and machinery, specially designed, so that we can properly and promptly take care of your repair work from a minor adjustment to a complete overhaul. And the mechanics who will do the work for you are men who understand the Ford mechanism and who know the Ford way to do the work. We are authorized Ford dealers; wo not only give Ford service but we sell Ford cars and Ford One Ton Trucks as well. So, it is easy to understand that we have more than a passing interest in your car. Drive to our garage for Ford Parts, Ford Service or Ford Cars Come to authorized Ford headquarters and be on the safe side of depen dable repairs. Ford Touring $000. Ford Itondster $575. Ford Sedan $875 Ford Oupolet $750. Ford Tiack $500. All with starter, F. O. B. Detroit. HEND-OGIER AUTO CO. Insist on Genulno Ford Parts LOCAL AND PEIiSONAL Geo. W. Diener, who for many years lived in Plant precinct and recontly moved to southern California, has purchased a placo near National City and will make his futuro homo In tho land of -sunshine. J. K. Crow, who lived south of town and went to Cali fornia a short timo ago, tints also bought a homo there. Dr. Howard Yost, Dentist, TwJncm Building. riiono07. 77tf Despite tho repeated Indications of tho Intention of President Wilson to return tho railroads to thoir owners Docember 30, tho boliof 'provails that action will bo delayed If congress falls to enact legislation boforo that dato Tho president is (planning to send a special mossago to congress on tho general subject within a fow days. Call 212 for frosh groceries. Dick Stogemann. 77tf For a day or two past County Clerk Allen has been engaged in drawing warrants for those who served as Judges and clerks in tho primary and constitutional election. When It is stated-that there aro nearly eight hun dred of thoso warrants, It will bo seen that Clerk Allen has qulto a Job on his hands. Chairman Koch will sign theso warrants somo time within the next week. Tho French government has Issued a booklet entitled "Tho Homeward Bound." an eloquent trlbuto to tho Amoricans who fought on French soil, which has been put out ns a memorial. Tho supply of tho booklets Is limited, but it men of tho expeditionary force will leavo their names with tho re cruiting officor in room 238, federal building, such names will bo sont to tho recruiting officer at Omaha, who Issues the book. For Rent Good sleoplng room, 320) west Front. uu-'J ::o:: Mrs. Carpontor, of Horshoy, waa tho guost of rlonds in town yestorday. Special Kottlo rendorod lard. Brod beck's Moat Markot. 86tf Master David Wolls, of Sldnoy, vis ited with frionds in town yestorday. For Salo A good hard coal burnor. Phono 1224. 95-2 'OD oihuuojojv JOptraq oqx nnSoq btjij Sujddoqs HtrurjBiJijD FOB SALE My Little Six lliilck touring car In llrst class condition at a very reason able price, T. C. TATTEltSON, 2 liiilldlng and Loan Building. 91tf Wanted Middle aged woman for general housework. Work not heavy, throo children in family, everything mod orn; good pay and homo for right party. Phono or call on Mrs. J. E. Sebastian, 911 east Second street, tf ::o:: For Salo Sovon room modern houso, two full lots, fruit and shade treos, garago and other out buildings Easy terms. 320 south Elm. C. E. McLane. 92tf Mrs. Agnes Tcinplo Boyer, of North Platto, State Commander of tho Ladies of tho Maccabees order, terminated hor stay hero Tuesday and -left for Grand Island, whoro sho oxpects to remain for a fortnight and give her at tention to tho lodge of tho ordor in that town. Sho was In Loxlngtou a couplo of weeks and whllo here took part in Initiating a claBH of ton or twelve Into tho local lodge. Sho reports tho local lodgo In a flourishing condition and growing in membership. Loxin'ton Pioneer. LOTS FOR SALE I want to soli throo lots, location vory deslrablo, west 12th streot. Need tho monoy. J. W. LE MASTER . 90tf I was theru to nuikc n sketch of 'ficr. Luncheon wuh Just over, and she was talking to a little knot of women. Tho llrst words I heard, I slid quietly Into n nearby sent, werfl -'National Biscuit," recalling plea nntly my own tasty Uneetht Luncl lean. J iiiccu ncr, and ifortnhly as she spoke u nnd ears busy. t "Between the dark nnd daylight. sno wns quo bit of pause (teems wnitlng nnd Hstenlng- chlldron. Since they wx things, I'vo given that hcMss I V UV lilt is n Tvuried drcn'ft Hour like a feast, tiny toddlers there menu, sometimes Unceda Biscuit nd milk, sometimes Graham Crnck. rs Oatmeal Crackors or Lunch Bis nit. This is changed on snecinl occasions to Old Time Sugar Cook. Newwms and, rarest of re tinys when wo had See cream and pvero our VSPjZfS thoso n't Chlldnffl babies. First I had Then, when thes lo toddle. I itfp no 01)0.4 'P,r original, inh orerit goodness of Unor:da Biscuit is due to the superior materials and methods employed in the baking. The everlasting table goodness of U n e e d a B i s c u i t is due to security of the In-er-seal trade mark package. to up la t. item tea list loo-r ten ti pad of were wu Ilour. went on, "aro much MwBSji maiK. Tiiey are most lovubio uiott tractable after they've had something to cat. National Biscuit thtiutieri ulwnyn begin our Cull- ifelr NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY cina hour seem vy enough but always ways dainty. Bi ns' only National ihcult Products can be. Durlnc tha years when my babies were growing tip wo never missed the Chll. droit's Hour with its tnsty feast.