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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 17, 1922)
President 1 Forecasts Still K * Better Business Milwaukee Kail road Head Predicts Further Economic Stabilization—Tclb of Equi[mient Orders. A continued stabilisation ami im provement of general business condi tions was a forecast fop 1923, made •esterday afternoon at the Omaha dub by 11. K. Jtyram, president of the Hhtcago, Milwaukee & St. Paul rail Mr. Byram stated, that as a railway xeoutlve, be was pleased to ndte an inprovcment In conditions affecting armors amt stock raisers of this west ■rn country. ",\Vo are deeply concerned in the Ipm IjJ e of the men who produce the *f>ai|| Mr. Byram asserted. “We now that our interests are closely ■dentified with the success of the farm |rrs and the stockirven. We all prosper •together." , The head of the Milwaukee rall Boad stated that he observed signs ®>f business finding a substantial basis, rind by business he says, he means (transportation, production and other ^activities. ; Speaking more partially as a rail 1J oad man, be added that he believed ■ would l>c a fine thing for all if ?here could be a letting up of ad legislation for railroads and PPnnte sincere .effort to try out the Raws already enacted, f Discusses Railroad Faming*. Mr. Byram discussed the Esch f'ummlns law briefly, stating that Hhere still remains an idea in tlte mlmls of some that this law contin ues to guarantee to the ralWids a return of 5 3 4 per cent. He notes that in fact the railroads have been earning a maximum of slightly more than 3 per rent, not on capitaliza tion. but on valuations as fixed by Interstate Commerce commission, •njt stntcd that his company has .’{ranged for the purchase of 7,300 new boxcars and 75 locomotives tn 1923, at a cost of nearly J20.000.000, program which Is interpreted as in dicative of the Milwaukee's policy of extension. Free Shoe Fund Total * Swelled by Rabbit Hunt i (t i.lil iimnl ironi Pa,, On,.) i-;,., misfortune ami poverty, waiting, waft ing for the shoes they need so much! “There me six of us children and mamma is awful sick and the l>aby \v:i» sick and my papa is nearly blind and we haven't hardly any clothes and no shoes. If we only get shoes we can stand1'/ It I guess. We thunk the good I*ople.” Each Cass Investigated. That is a typical letter. Every ease iis carefully investigated by George Carver, school truant officer, or the teacher (without cost to the 10very cent given this fund goes to l>uy shoes for children in desperately poor families. Nobody gets any "rake off. ’ All’s for the good work. Already acknowledged ......,. .f 1,904.66. R. W. IIult■■inn . 5.00 f url II. IMviier, Blulr, Neb. 2.00 t hIvIii Schtiltx, (Mof. Neb. 1.00 til rum IVrn Haxhy, Odur Bluff*- 1.00 i Robert Vance lluiby. Cedar lllufft 1.00, Veru IV. Koblilnw, North loup,. . 2.00 i IInirt» Neumann . 3-00 Arllne mid 4'atherine McClintork rnwi.ee t'ltj, Nfb. 1.00 Mr*. 1. 1.. R. 2.00 >1. II. s. . 1.00 F.IUuheth F. Dither, Hasting*. Neb .. 5.00 II J. \hruhum* . 10.00 Mr*. Nlilmer.. . . .. 2.50 Hannah and Kllen Nrb, Haight, N*»b .. 2.00 A Friend. 4sihbt>n, Neb . 1.00 siiilli* M. Thomp*on, IVllMOAville, Neb. .. X 00 >1. ,1. Merrill . 5.00 Brit* Delta Della . IS.00 A. Jl*. 1.00 Mrtf. Ho*« N'el*nn . 1.00 Uk^ DUtrlct .Mother* C lub . 5.00 Mr*. F. A. Drake '.. . 1 00 A. Whealy x. 1.00 Mall Clerk* at Burllngtoa Term I nitl ... 11.00 4 art 0. Wlltaey, Mlnden, Neb. .. 5.00 llenet olent Patrlotle Order ef Doe*. Omaha Drove No. 1 ...., 10.00 Mr*. Frank B. Ilunnlcutt, IUI tlrege. N eb....< . 1.00 Agnra M. Ilarrlfton .5.00 •V. K. Ilanwen, Urlinf. la. ...» 1.00 Mr*. 4'. C\ Howe . *. 5.00 Mr. and Air*. Hurry Mutoelnian, 0*ccl»a. Ne|» . 20.00 hnnt ami Betty ,loe C'amoii, Osceola. Neb . 10.00 Mr. end Mr*. ( lyde C». Court nip. D*eeoln. Neb .;. 2.50 I. ii die* n{ O'. Ik* 4 lull ... ]. 10.00 1«. M. 1*.. 4'nliiinhu*. Neb . 2.00 No Name. Ttlalr, Neb. 1.00 fj. . 5.00 M*A. S.. Dcninan, la. . ,v..'. 5.410 M, II. 4i. lireen. Hading*. Neb. 5.00 1,1. Thieawew, Jeanen. Neb. . . 5.00 ML l.umley . 2.00 ■"^0*. 1.00 H. (1.00 Cn*h . 1.00 Our Bn by lto)s . 5.00 Mr*. Do lie 1.00 A Friend to the Kiddle* . 1.00 A Friend . 5.00 Mr*. tieorge N. done*. B renter, N*b. 2.00 Tuskemnra Camp Fire Cslrl*, Kandolph. Neb. 9.00 4#eorge larier . ,75 Dundee School . *.95 4 entrnl Park School 8.X2 1 Air*. HenJ*nlti H. Baker . . *\.oo Anne R. 1'ndeland . . . 2.00 The live Wire tin**, Beemer, Neb. 0.95 M. ft. 4 ., Module, la. . 1.00 II. F. Knho . 5.<H) Mr*. E. B. S.. Oakland, Neb. 5.00 tirade* of Public School, Plain view, Neb. 9,47 AVIIIImiii Frailer .. . .. 1.041 A Friend. Overtoil, Neb. 2.00 Rev. W. C. William* . 5.00 Baker Ice Machine Co., Isc. ... 15.00 K. B. R. .. lOO A. M. L. . 2.00 IVUner Rahhlt Club. Winner. Neb. 35.47 IV. B. Sadllek. Schuyler, Neb... 3.00 Mr*. I.. T, llorrocha. Bristow, Neb. 2.00 4‘. 4 . Calkin*..4 100 No Name, Almerla. Neb. 2.00 II. A|. MUby, MUnouri Valley, la. 2.00 Friend* to 1.title Folk*. 4>nhko*h, Neb. 2-®® Metropolitan Dining Room. 10.00 ^Friend . 2.00 'fTutml . The need is still very great. I If you think you can spars some thing to put warm shoes on the cold | feet of these little boys end girls In their wretched homes, send what you I ANNOMCEMENT! I 7 o’clock till 9 p. m. is • good I time to select musical instru 1 arEnta and for your conveni f ence this store will be OPEN EVERY NIGHT UNTIL XMAS (DAKPOBD { U/ MOjritr Cof 419 South 19th Omaha I Opposite Thompsoa-Baldeo cap and l>o assured it will go right to relieve and make happy atone poor child. | Address. "Free Shoe Fund. The Omaha Bee, Omaha, Neb.” American Legion Notes Russell O. Hughes Rina culb *111 meet at legion headquarters Wednes day evening at 8. to arrange for gal lery practice at which to select a small-bore rifle team. A dinner dance will be given at I the Omaha Athletic club Wednesday evening at 8. by the local volture of the 49 and 8 society. The adjutant has letters from John i F. Strueba, David Carson, J. C. Har ris, Harry Kuhn. .1. F. Mendon and ! Harry Austin. Tho adjutant wishes the address of I Joseph Slnnius. Unofficial returna indicate the bonus failed lo carry In Oklahoma. The adjutant expects application blanks for the bonuses granted by Iowa. Illinois. Montana and Kansas sometime In January. The Auxiliary hospitalization com* mlttee distributed fruit, candy, maga zines and smokes to the following last week: I.ord Lister—Mrs. Jennie Iievlne. vie. Hot—Peter Haneon. IlancorU, la.; James 11. Nell, St. Louie; B. M. McUalllard, : Omaha; W. J. Wllaon. Omaha. St. Joaaph—Mra. William Mettlen, vis itor—J. W. Britton. Wise Memorial—Mra. A. H. Mayer, via ttor—Randall Beart. Bellevue, Neb.; Jo seph Ltnr, Omaha. Four Christmas Parties Will Be Given at C. of C. Junior Division to Entertain “Newsies"—-Women’s Di vision Also Will Stage 1 Party. Omaha men and women who make ujf Omaha's business world still be lieve in Santa Claus and the spirit of Christmas. This is proved by the fact that four Christmas parties are to be given at the Omaha Chamber of Com merce this week and business men who can quote current prices in all commodities much better than they can "The Night Before Christmas" will romp and make merry in Santa Claus costumes as they distribute Christmas gifts to all. The first party is to be given De cember 20 by the members of the women's division and the chamber Is to be beautifully decorated in Christ mas colors with a real Christmas tree trimmed and lighted. Charles Gardner, who in every day life Is Samson, secretary to King Ak, will be Santa Claus and distribute presents to every member present. A Christmas supper also will be served. Chamber members will celebrate ' their annual Christmas Cheer purfj l»ceembcr 21 and after a Christmas 1 dinner of roast turkey, cranberry i sauce, mince pie and other g.Mxiirs. IV. E. Xosbit. Ben Marti, Dr. \V. 'I, Wilcox and J. X.. Duff>\ dressed ns j Santa Clauses, will take presents ' from the Christmas tree and distrib ute them to the members. Members of the goodfellowship com- ! niittce will have their Christmas cele- 1 bration December 22. There will be , the usual Christmas dinner, distribu- ! tion of presents and lots of fun. The three parties will bo enlivened j fcy the singing of Christmas carols by j the members and special music by musical organizations who will con tribute to the program. What promises to bo the real big Christmas party at tho chamber is the one to be given by the members of the junior division the night of De cember 21 for tho newsboys of Omaha. Every newsboy in Omaha is Invited to attend. There will be a big Christmas dinner and each youngster will receive a gift. A1 C. Scott, chair man of the executive committee, and Mayor* James C. Dahlman havo been invited to attend. In addition to the dinner, the “newsies*’ will receive candy and nuts aud a 'special enter tainment has been provided for them. A Babylonian cfay tablet of about 2100 B. C., which contained an account of the fall of naan parelleling the ac count of Genesis In many particulars, has been deciphered by Dr. Edward Chiera of the University of Pennsyl- I ranla. Bee Want Ads Bring Results. will open it— tomorrow— the finest furnishing goods shop for men— women —in the « •»> r K ■ • *. . ....... *• ... .1. - # ^ $ t . A correct Haberdashery for the man and young man who would be correct in his ap pointments. A Hosiery and Underwear Specialty Shop for the woman who requires quality. Ideally located for convenient Christmas shopping. A visit here tomorrow and all the tomorrows hereafter will reveal the pulse of fashion, for your following. We will sell you nothing save recognized goods from world-famous makers. Opening Day Monday, Dec. 18 • • To offer the newest, most-to-be-desired things, and offer them FIRST will be the policy of this shop. Those who favor Leon’s (World Theater Corner) will be always a " step ahead, yet ever in good taste. for the ladies Silk Underwear Kayser, Phoenix and Futurist. Silk Hosiery Gotham Gold Stripe, Kayser and Realart. Complete line of fancy Handkerchiefs. for the men i Phoenix and I n t e r woven Hose. Stetson Hats. Superior and Lewis Un derwear. Fashionknit Neckwear. Arrow Collars. Leon's Has Its Own Little Corner in the World World Theater Comer Bwmtet Columbia Grafonolas Store Open Evenings ■ Make This a Furniture Christmas Because furniture, as a gift, combines utility with beauty; because it serves to carry your message of good cheer, love and friendship years and years after most Christmas gifts are gone and forgotten; because it represents money spent wisely—furniture is truly the greatest gift of all. Good furniture is not necessarily expensive, as is quite evident from the extensive and splendid display you'll find on oui several floors at value-giving prices, but extremely meritorious in quality and style. The pieces illustrated here are in the best of taste—of simple, refined design, free from cheap ornamen tation—it is practical furniture and ideal for those wishing to give something that will remind the re cipient of the giver for years to come. Our showing at this time is most complete and we know will meet any requirements you may have. iU Pieces for the Living Room It is surprising to a great many people who visit this store to learn what excellent quality •is to be obtained here in living room furni ture at value-giving prices. Davenports from $98.75, odd fancy chairs from the Windsor type at $18.00 and $20.00 up to the more elaborate styles ranging in price from $25.00 « to $50.00. End tables, davenport tables at t $34.75, library tables in the different period 1 styles from $19.75 up. Sectional bookcases ' can be had at $6.00 a section in mahogany or oak, or a regular library case for $35.00. There are hundreds of other pieces here suitable for the living room that would be acceptable gifts. Gateleg Tables in Endless Variety Here we have a splendid example of a dropleaf gateleg Table, which has become to be regarded as indispensable in the correctly furnished home. Its utility lies in the fact that the leaf can be let down and the table pushed to one side when not required. You will find many hand some pieces of this style of tables here ranging in price from $10.00 for a dull antique mahogany pattern on up by easy stages to the more elaborate extension gateleg ► tables at $58.75. The English Wing Chair and Rocker pictured here can be had in mahogany with upholstered seats at from $26.50 up. We’ve many other patterns in Rockers that can be had from $4.50 up. IL Spinet Desks In Mahogany or Walnut / The Spinet Desk, now so popular, can be found here in a variety of styles and sizes, including the original design as well as the new Italian adaptation in the dull or waxed finished mahogany. We’ve made special efforts this season to show a larger variety in this line and are fortunate in being able to quote much lower prices than formerly. As an example, we are showing a spjendid desk of this character at $19.75 and from that up to $60.00 and $75.00 for the more elaborate pat terns. Foot stools may be found here selling for from 79c each to $7.50. For the Little Tots A number of things for the comfort and con venience of the babies and little folks are to be found at Bowen’s. There are Cribs from SS.50 up in ivory or white enamel. Baby Carriages $23.75 and up, Go-Carts and Sulkies from $3.50 on up, Nursery Chairs $2.50 and up, High Chairs $3.50 up and a number of other articles which are quite nec essary for the contentment and happiness of the children. A White Enamel Child’s Bed on the order of the one illustrated can be had for as low as $11.50 and a Baby Yard, pic tured, can be found here at only $3.75. We’ve many other items that would make appropriate gifts for children, one a Rocker for $1.75. Day Beds A practical gift, one the whole family would enjoy. We’ve a good selection, in Cretonne, Tap estry, Velour or Mohair— $33.75 to $95.00 Floor Lamps, Junior Lamps and Bridge Lamps, up from $12.85 Smokers' Cabinets Many patterns of Smokers’ Cabi nets, gome with humidors, while others with handles like illustra tions. . • • $2.75 to $20.00 ! RUGS and DRAPERIES Appropriate Rugs and Draperies have much to do with the artistic environ ment of the home. In addition to meeting your requirements from our well-chosen stock of most approved materials in the rug and drapery lines, we are prepared to assist you by affording you the benefits of our experience and wide knowledge of these matters, which we freely offer. We can give here a few only of the many value-giving prices at which you can select appropriate presents in rugs and draperies. 27x54 Velvet Rugs.$2.95 27x54 Fringed Velvet Rugs.$3.95 27x54 Wilton Fringed Rugs.$11.75 36x63 Wilton Fringed Rugs ..$14.75 4-6x6-6 Axminster Ruga.$14.75 6x9 Axminster Rugs .$23.75 7-6x9 Velvet Fringed Rugs.$29.50 DRAPERIES Marquisette Curtains, per pair.$1*38 Met Curtains, per pair.•...$1.98 Figured Madras Combination of Colors, per yard ...$1.39 | Cedar Chests A Cedar Chest, either In the natu ral color or in mahogany or wal nut, would make an acceptable .813.75 to 865.00 Matting Covered Boxes with and without trays, up from. 86.75 'Sewing Cabinets What more would please tire, wife, . mother or sweetheart than a nice mahogany or walnut Sewing Cabinet? $6.75 to $X>.QO FREE! FREE! FREE! THURSDAY. DECEMBER 2»TH. AT 8 P. M. We will give away an 8-piece Wal-| nut DFning Room Suite and 45 other useful household article*. Come in and ask about it and register your name. No purchase Is required. It Pay* to Read Bowen’* Ad* at All Time* -HOWARD STREET, BETWEEN 15th AND 16th STREETS Have the Metropolitan Van and Storage Co. Mon You OUR EXCHANGE DEPT. You can always find something you can make use of in our Exchange Department. # Many have furnished their homes complete from this de partment and*saved hundreds of dol lars. We will, exchange your old things for new and allow you a fair price for them on any new article you may select. )