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About The Red Cloud chief. (Red Cloud, Webster Co., Neb.) 1873-1923 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 13, 1917)
- V RED OLOUD, NEBRASKA, CHIEF Q mmmximixmzmm V 4 -$-& S Qift i S- Shop E&vkp and got ttie J&enefit of FrBsh Stodkd & 0 V The Early Shoppers are benefiting by the Complete Assortments of Christmas Merchandise Later the assortments are more or less broken. " There are no disappointments for Early Shoppers. m ssss-A KSlSfiftJ y i i L ""HM . 1 vf'yt itf .X- lukl I iw afe&di mWrn 1 Rrt li I i l I) JSJL f i 9 I 1 i. Georgette Blouses There will bo no truce of disappointment. In her "Thank You" If you send her ono of those handsome, stylish, now mouses, In Navy liolghm-Ulue Muiao, White, Rose, at from M f0,$f, 10.50. Silk Petticoats Lovely Silk I V'ticoats at from 81 .V) to S7.00, nnil they too liiiiko elegant gifts Pretty Neckwear There's n 'dainty aekiumledgmHut tf her llkiitu fnrtiin beantl f til combined with the useful in u token sHei'ted from our bioad neckwear assortments, Ladies9 Pnarses The latest Xiiiiih Styles. Thu.se also would niaho very ac ceptable flftH. rim ill' C7 HfSSSSSSUmi CVdtEFSVCSttC CVfKUOCOTTCZK The Oath of Allegiance, j The State Council of Defense is very j earnestly urging upon the foreign born' citizens of Nebraska the lojul suppoi t j of the Kovoniineut of their adoption ' Tlio followlnir oatli which thivv tonic when they wore admitted Into the'Ject; I iliui I will support and defend tlio family of citizens of the United States I "V'lV Al.-'oii1., .8 i .f. lnC U"'!U1 . ' , ...... , ' states of America against all enemies places large responsibility upon tlioe ( rreK im, doioestlc; and I will h.-nr who havu assumed tint obligations true faith and allegiance to the same." gssssKf&ms, I Christmas wJ c Is something we all enjoy, especial ly if we give something useful and worth while. We have in stock a gfeat many things that make usefulful presents, such as Pianos, Sewing Machines, Rocking Chairs, Davenports, Book Cases, Rugs, Library Tables, Buff as, China Closets, Kitchen Cabinets, Mirrors Pictures, Smoking Stands, Pedistals Magazine Racks, Foot Stools, Etc. Come hi and look over our slock and let us shoiv you these Good Values ROY iSATTLEY 1 Furniture Dealer Licensed Embalmer Jg B3S3m3mi Exclusive Selling Agents for Gossan! Corsets Ireland Gloves Korach Skirts Drew Shoes For Women Munsing Underwear "Eiffel" Hosiery Duck Brand Rubber Footwear which arc covered by it: 'I hereby declara on oath that I absolutely and entiu-ly renounce and abjure all nltegiiitice iiiul fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, htate or sovereignty and pin ticulaily to 'of whom 1 have heretofore been ii sub- Greeting & Jft cV An? ft LADIES COATS OFF --anti they arc going fast. We have many garments that arc choice of our stock in these that we offer at this Special Price S12.50. 15.00, 10.00. 22.50, 25.00, 28.00. 30.00. 32.50 now figure at 25 per cent off Also CHILDRENS CLOAKS at these REDUCTIONS. &i,J4 vs -1 Red Cloud, iZXMVltr.,C!ZX.VyLV?l i.A;i.T raTr:. 3,o MWi'raijnignTTOiwnrarea'.PM rHE RED CLOUD CHIEF Rod Cloud, Nobrnaluv tUDLISHISD HVEUV THURSDAY CntcrrU In tlio I'oiUolllco at Itul C loud, Nub an Hocoml Class Matter A H. MoARTHUR M K. QUIOLKV i.. MI.H CUK ONLY DKMIIUU.VTO PAl'KU WRIISTCK COUNTY IN So The People May, Know Following is n copy of a letter 1 I mailed to Itev !' M. Druliner, in rciilv to Ins criticism regarding my i-nr to I tlio Kcd Cross As tho UiUiend 'gentleman does not see, lit to even acknowledge the Mime, peisonally or othcrwiso, I am publishing it so Unit tlio goueral public cm form their opinion on tho subject, -either for or against inc. Red Cloud,. Neb., Doc. ltli, 1917. Rev. Drulincr: One paragraph of your "mention" in last week's issue of the Argus in forms mo that I have violated federal laws in advertising the fact that I would give a per cent of the sale price of every South Bend range sold by me prior to Dec. 15th to the Red Cross. First, I must state that a similar proposition was offered to the buying public through tho columns of the lo cal papers some time ago and the pro prietor of the Ulisincss house adver tising said percentage donation was not denounced throuerh the columns of tho press. Seeing that wo arc in tho wrom? I willingly offer apoligies to this worth) organization for my error and do I hereby disconttnuo tho offer made. understand that you urc an officer the Red Cioss and in this capacity .jou have tlio right to censure my action in this matter, but as a mini -- icr oi tno iopci your tunics are sii,- poai-u in uu max. or icacning mo woid of God and laboiing in tho behalf of your fellow men and willing at all times to extend the hand of friendship iu ilium, vny tint you not quietly step into the store and privately tell me that I had made an orror--comu to me as a friend as I had always iuiiivuu iijniii yuu -as pucn : THIS 1 think would have been much more Christian-like and in keeping with the' le.iciiuiga oi nun wnoiu you protess to follow. I do not liupsltnn vnm nblltl In nssumo the duties of tlm lfol fvni.J offico but I do question tho mnnnor iii Was it tho voice of the people of thi'isjn,l,ut',,e8 ,,mt Inspectors arc- going entire Webster county that proclaimed U oil her take or tax the supply of you tlio one for tho office? No .! hm,w. ,.n.iii..n ti. .,.......,,., . wnicn you weio placed in this off co you tlio one for tho office? No. 1 l'Om What I CHI loain 11 u-nu iinl IV... desire of the people of Webster county or tho people of Red Cloud. A num ber of Red Cross enthusiasts, about Son Nebraska 'TJfCVii.'S'iiBJviiMi vnii-. bf twelve, held a metinc one mornincr nt the Methodist church and selected t httfin MMtnm 4limr itialml 4-n mi 41... various" offices'. ' I as mnir other citizens, am of the opinion that it was the voice of the people of the county, as a whole, that should select the "';" ".' i.4..l ",u. i""".0 ' ,00'!8 ,IKG ' ' iuuk it upon meinseivcB 10 ac- .i,, f i,.,,t .,,, , , . complisli, at a private meeting, what tluo to '"'""P'Utation and labor short l'unt.isitKii ; tho entire body of people should ac- n8- T'lis ib lentllly understood when vviii;uoii l, i UUWll 1IIUUU1IIK . JrJ ,,0iubt lhG sam,:(lcsile Prompted you to denounce me through the press as did prompt you (we understand) to devote the first thirty minutes of tho liourin your pulpit (supposed to be rZ?t Ct m Punching the word of i slfUlfan?ilyTUetS "' yU1- Regarding tho offer I mado I wish ' to state that since it is 'contrary to law 1 have withdrawn "the same. T ll.llo4 Il.nl. .... ...Ill 11.-1 have placed me in a bad light with mv li 1 1 .1 1. i iiiii. vim v. unn rnnr uni i iuaiuiiiura in mis mniicr, as it win jeopardize my reputation for fair tlealing with my customers, and trust you will take the necessary steps to right the wrong you have done me, both in a social and business way. GEO. W. TRINE. ...ftlnH...n II i . . " ,, ,f, II County food administrators met in Omaha last weok for a school of in struction by (lurdon W. Wattles, Federal Pood Administrator for Ne braska, Each county head will immediately appoint an executive committee con sisting of representatives from all parts of the county. Tho first duty of the administrator will be to Ox prices on certain food commodities for the oounty, Thoe prices will bo fair prices and will .be tho householders' guide in determining whether they are paying a fair price for tho necessities of lire. Mr Wattles gave Ills county ad ministrators wide latitude in carrying out the provisions of tho Federal Food Act. Ho alio urged them to hold county-wide meetings and many of them, emphasizing tlio needs of volun tary ooorporatlon ofevery true blooded American, The county administrator will be a busy man this winter ami as long as war lusts. There Is nothing to the rumors that honie-oauiiDtl vegutnbloj and fruits are Ui'bo inspected or confiscated by tho government.. Roport received by the Agricultural K.xtontion .Service of the State University Indicate- that rumors aro being spread abroad in tho state, by persoii3 misinformed orpro-Geiman homo products. Tho government pro poses t-j stop hoarding products in warehouses but this does not apply to products made for homo consumption. Why Not Make Slippers It Is not the cost of a gift that counts so much as tho timo spent on it. .Slippers made by you have an evidence of thought fulness und comfort. Lamb wool holes for Men, Women and Cliildron. Pair G0e down to 30c. Also a handsome lino of Ladle' nnd Men's felt slippers. Infant's Wear Don't fqi-et the wear. babies Wool Blankets A kooiI wool bl.uiket makes a kooiI gift. 80 00. Just n case of these iTtved in timo for Xuias. Theic were delayed iu dolivciy so for Xuiai presents they ato par excolence. r- i For A Man's Christmas Xmas Neak weiir , 5qc Xiims llandkerchief'n, liuio linen . ..'.'..'.'.'.'.'.'. iVru. I.M...1.1 II II i.i .... t...JdrtK. 1VI1IIHI IHIIIIKCrCIIIUIh Tl yftirwl M '1D..1 p.ji nt " Phages 10 aOlOierS HOW otZ VT ,,T , , PMt ol''ce deparMnont is going to lum.lla to largest volume of mail ever handled in tho history of tho department nnd is ROff to do it with ii borinus handicao "" VUIIOIUVI U1IIL IV I " IlOW LtlKlnV l!.l.. 000 cars a day hauling supplies to tlio ,iii.., . . " , n,,litiirr cantoiimonte, exclusive of t,,0Se use(1 '" hauling munitions and supplies to the seaboard. I h1ue uf tho .lifUcuties there need -" dhsapoln.mcnts if we all do our blt "O"'- Begin the mailing of Christmas package now. I. ...K ih, (mim r Ul Incltne thu outlid of Do not open until ChristuiHS Have every package which ia intend ed for military contonmont in tlm mails by not later than eight days before Christmas. E L Men's Half Hose, sensible jjifts, mercerized '..'.' ."!..3oo & Fiber Silk -ISo. Merino ami pure wool at:J5 to'hscpaii rk Wirthmore Waist M I Special $1 AASF 1 Value PvVm y, Wellworth Blouse " rfF 1 Sped ft? AA MifMOR 1 Value 9Wv dL 1 W STEVENS IF you want your home Sore or garage wired let me furnish you an estimate on the job, complete. Everything : Electrical Our prices are right, workmanship the best and material guaranteed. We order any special fixtures you want and install them satisfactorily. Let us figure on yoi'r next job. c WO Wo have everything iu Infant's Sguew . . .--t, .w.-w rsM: UrtlVfMLW'VAlWrt vuA"rs.v?c XaBrailJMirTaarw-.rTrTrr.rTrT- Have uvtr.v puckago which Is intend ed for an otllce iu an adjoining state in the mails by Ilecember 17th and far listant states by tho 11th. 11. (.'. Li'thtm, Postmaster. Advertised Lcl.cr List The following Lstfio list, of unclaiin cd lettoisat the post olllce iu this city for tho week ending Deo. 13th, 1017: If not called f6Y before Deo. 27th. they will he sent to tho dead letter oilice Lyle Deeaon, Nora Carlson, O. h. Johnson, Geo. V, Mitchler, Mrs. J. L. Mailoy, M. L. Piituun, iMis, Uyroii Stevens and Mrs. Alice Serivner. H C Li:t.iox, I'. AI Exhiioraling Burlesque; Vaudeville tlH AImm rillid tth rnltjBlrli. Fubbt Clot oi. Corgm tqnlpifi. 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