Nebraska Born
m Playwright Is
\ isitor in Omaha
Fred Ballard Is Returning
East From Home at Have
look—Several plavs
Successes.
Ballard, playwright, spent
„ vesteiday in Omaha en route to the
* ist fri in his former home, Havelock,
.Veil. Mr. Ikillard. who is the author
nf many plays, among t.iem being
the well known successes, "Believe
Me. Xantippe" and "Young America,”
is Iho son of Dr. and Mrs. Charles
!’. Ballard xf Havelock. He is a
graduate of the University of Ne
braska and attended Harvard uni
versity.
"Believe Me. Xantippe,” was a
Harvard prize play. His latest play,
"The Ralpy Day.” which opened
without preliminary showing in Chi
i ago in October, has met wtih favor -
i Ide comment by critics. The play
’ is the story of a small town doctor,
with all his sentiment and match
T making proclivities. Mr. Ballard,
who was born in a very small town
iu Nebraska, C.raf, is very kindly
toward “small town stuff.”
Main SI reel Now I'aved.
"I believe that all the Inhabitants
are not ‘Main Streeters'," said Mr.
Ballard. “It isn't right to depict
*■1116111 so on the stage and in hooks.
•Main street is paved now," be said,
••"and the horse and carriage has been
replaced by the automobile. The in
habitants of a small town are not
narrow minded, ns some would think.
afJHiey are just as kind-hearted as those
who live in large cities, perhaps more
so."
This new play, "The Rainy Day,”
was written by Mr. Ballard while
at the Kdward MacDowell colony at
Peterborough, N. H. This colony,
■said lo be an artists’ and writers'
paradise, was founded by Kdward
MacDowell. the musician, and is now
being carried on by his widow.
Writing New Play.
Mr. Ballard is now a resident of
Brooklyn, N. Y. lie is married and
has a small son. David, 5. who was
named after the little David in James
Barrie’s story, “The Little White
Bird."
The playwright is now working on
- another play and expects to have it
in rehearsal before December 1.
Chicken Thieves.
Kills City. Neb., Nov. !>.—More
-i him three dozen chickens were
stolen when raiders visited the farm
-of Henry Fi itz, one mile east of
.Cordon, he reported to police', t
Oval Mr' ~~asters
lilui! Knamei >. are Koast
en. Small QO.
size for
Large size for 1.49
3.75 Casserole*
Beautiful nickel plate
framp; pierced design with
American China insert;
special 2.49
1.50 Electric
Stoves or Toasters
Are guar
anteed for
two years, 1
89c
Nebraska Who Won
Fame is Playwright
insurance Men
Find Prosperity
Bumper Corn Crop Picked
in Western Nebraska—
^ heat Acreage Reduced.
Louis S. (’Iarke. presidents of the
Kloke Investment company, accom
panied by the president of an Illinois
insurance company* returned yester
day from an extended trip over their
loan territory in western Nebraska
and northwestern Colorado. They
drove about 600 miles, coveting 14
counties.
The fact that they increased their
holdings $50,000 while on this trip
t xpressed tlie confidence they have
n the west. They report a wonder
ul corn crop at all points visited.
The average yield of this entire terri
tory should average 35 bushels, and
lit. many instant**a the good fields air
busking from Ha to «#."> Imsln Is
The winter wheat acreage has been
reduced anywhere from 10 to 15 per
cent.. Wheat is practically all up and
is going into the winter in wonderful
condition, due to the abundant rains
during the last 30 days. The general
feeling throughout the entire country
covered is one of optimism. The
farmers are doing more diversified
farming, raising more hogs, poultry
and milking more cows.
^ -•_
Beatrice Legion Post
Elects New Officers
Be;itiii-e. Neb., Nov. 9.—Bitting
| Norman post*-American Legion, has
elected these officers: Commander,
Charles W. Clarke; vice commander,
(ilen Howard; adjutant, McKinley
Clarke; finance officer. Merle Ap
ple bet ; historian. J. Ed. C. Fisher;
chaplain. Harold Stout; sergeant-at
arms. Willard Bitting. Arrange
ments were made for the proper ob
servance of Armistice day.
Saturday Radio Specials
Our New Radio Department, ^/lain Floor Arcade, is
headquarters for Erla, Miloplex and Cockaday parts.
Frederic!* Italian!.
Nebraska Cilyans May
Join Auto Association
Nebraska City, Neb., Nov. 9.—Har
ry C. Lett of Lincoln is here with a
view to getting members for the Ne
braska Automobile association. Mem
bership in the organization entitles
the members to nu*ny privileges, in
cluding free “pull in" service any
where in the state, guide hooks and
exchange of courtesies with other
club members.
A large number of local motorists
have signified their intention to or
ganize a branch of the association
heie. Years ago Nebraska City had
a local Automobile dub, but since
the Chamber of Commerce has been
looking after the good roads propo
sition the local Auto club organiza
tion disbanded.
Farmer Is Knocked Down
and Trampled by Mad Bull
Falls City, Neb..' Nov. !>.—Henry
Zimmerman, living seven miles north
east of this city, barely escaped being
killed when attacked by an enraged
bull which knocked him down and
trampled upon him. The fact that
the hull was dehorned probably saved
his life. Zimmerman sustained two
broken ribs and painful bruises be
fore his two sons, attracted by his
cries, drove off the infuriated ani
mal.
5.00 Mahogany Vario- 1 QT
meters,
180-Degree Bakelite Vario- 1 AT
Couplers, 1««/D
90-Degree Vario-Couplcrs 1.95
8.00 Brandes Head Set*, 4.95
1.00 Rheostat, 35<*
1.50 Vernier Rheostat, 7«Jf
Arasco Rheostat, 1.00
75c Standard V. T. Socket,
at, 35^
Amaco 23 PI- Vernier Con
densers, 3.93
Amaco 11 PI. Vernier Con
densers, 3.43
3-inch Balf'elite Dials, 25<*
Freshman Fixo Grid Leak and
Condenser, 03C
Freshman Panel Mounting
Leak and Condenser, 73<‘
C. R. L. Variable Grid
Leak, 1.13
Thordarson Transformers,
at. 2.43
Thordarson Transformer*
New type, low ratio, 4.00
Thordaraon Tranaformera —
New type, high ratio, 4.50
All American Tranaformera,
at. 4.25
Rubicon Navy Type Trana
formera, 3.85
Formica Panel—Per square
inch, 1 l-2<*
Mahogany Cabineta — All sizes,
at. 3.50
Howard Multi-Pluga, f ,h<5
Univerniera, f)5f“
2.50 Cockaday Coila, 1 .05
4.00 Fiaher Split Variometer,
for Miloplex, 3.25
100 feet of Aerial Wire,
at ^
221 2-Volt B Batteries—Aeroplane C
type, u
Main Floor—Arcade
Special Prices On Fine Furniture
You will enjoy looking around on our spacious Seventh Floor, it is so full of beautiful furniture. Any
pieces yo^ select, you may
Buy On Our Easy Time Payment Plan
175.003-Piece Parlor Suite 119.50
225.00 American Walnut 1 QC A A
DINING ROOM SUITE IJD.UU
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of
Cane
and
[Ma
hog
any
This handsome two-tone American walnut dining
room suite, similar to picture, consists of a large
buffet, oblong table, and a set of six chairs, with
genuine blue leather seats. A sturdily built suite
that will give you years of service. In the latest
design and finish, 8 pieces.
Three beautiful pieces of library or parlor furniture
in the dull mahogany. You may select either the
blue or beaver velour. Two extra loose cushions
on the davenport. Deep steel coil spring in the
seat of each piece.
375.00 Four Piece
Bed Room Suite
239.50
22.50 Fifty-Pound Felt
Mattress 16.50
With three
cxira rows
side stitch- A
i n g, f ti I I wj£
rolled edge, E
all regular sizes,
'i his hi., utonie complete bedroom suite is of genuine American
walnut in the two-tone finish. Note the full vanity and large
chifforobe. The dresser measures 48 inches. You may buy the
dresser or vanity, bed and chifforobe, 3 pieces, for 175.00.
Seventh Floor
16.50
Saturday Special Prices On
HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN UTENSILS
Saturday Specials in
Draperies and Curtains
Take advantage of these special
prices to redecorate your home at a
minimum cost.
1.25 Fine Wool
Wall Brushes
1.75 Keystone
Food Choppers
No. 1 family size; four
steel cutting blades; spe
cial—
1.39
Wear-Ever
Aluminum Oblong
Roasters
For ceiling
and wall;
special
79c
Double Extension
Rods — Mode of *
good, strong ■% brass
tubing; extends front
26 inches to 72
inches; regularly
1.00, «»<*
Curtain Marquisette
Kcul serviceable
quality; assorted de
signs; in white only;
.76 inches wide; per
yard,
Drapery Cretonnes
Excellent quality;
beautiful new color
combinations; 76 In.
wide; worth front
60c to 75c; yd.. ITsC
Filet and Tutran Nett
(iood, servict'Hhb*
qualities; distinctive
designs; hundred* of
patterns; yard,
w
1.00 Cereal
Pantry Set
It. consists of flour,
suprar, tea and cof
foe cans; enameled
in white; special,
set—
Ruffled Marqui
sette Curtains
Pretty ruffled cur
tains with ruffled
tinlineks to match;
ni a u y n n w dn
si)?ns; 21| yards
Ions:; pair, | .‘fjs
I 1.50 White
Enameled Kitchen
4.!>0 smnll size Q CO
Ht
Medium size, |,5ii
I.HTRe size, 5.50
Fifth Floor Wet
Stools
Rubber - tipped
and well made;
special at
98c
Sixth Floor hunt
For Men and Young Men, Extraordinary
Opportunity for Saturday Only
From 9 A. M. Until 6 P. M. Saturday—Or as Long as This Lot Lasis, We Will Sell
200Hart Schaffner
& Marx Suits
Which Formerly Sold
for 60.00, 65.00 and
KUM-for SATUR
DA Y ONL Y ... .
1^1
These Suits are in all sizes, 35 to 48, includ- j
ing a generous assortment of sizes for tall
men, short men and stout men. They will ap
peal especially to the man who desires to dress
in the finest tailored fabrics and correct styles
Be on hand early, for this sale will close as soon as
the 200th suit has been disposed of. There will be
plenty of salesmen on hand to serve you.
Fourth Floor __
Saturday—Prepare for Cold Winter Days
Men’s and Young Men’s Warm
Winter Overcoats
On Sale In Two ^
Low Priced Groups §
Coats from Hart Schaffner & Marx
makers. Every coat is a fine new model in the best styles
for winter.
You’ll find style, warmth, qual
ity and value in these coats.
They are well made of smart
new materials; fancy back and
plaid back fabrics of genuine .
virgin wool; fine warm over
coatings; novelty wool fabrics
in the season’s wanted light or
dark colors.
There is a variety of styles
—ulsterettes, smart and snappy
for the young business men:
big burly ulsters full of warmth
and comfort; belted and half
belted models; raglan sleeved
models; in fact, a coat for
every taste and figure.
Fourth Floor
Saturday Specials--Men’s Furnishings!
Hansen Gloves
at One-Half Price
Hansen gloves are Known for their good appearance
and wearing quality. They are made of good, de
pendable leather—cape, mocha, suede and horse
hide stock- These gloves have slight imperfections,
but th<' defects are almost unnoticeable and will not
appreciably affect the appearance or wearing
quality.
There are Lined Glove*, Unlined Gloves, Lined
Mitts, Unlined Mitts, Gauntlet Lined Glove*, Gaunt
let Unlined Gloves, Gauntlet One-Fingered Lined
Gloves, Gauntlet One-Fingered Unlined Gloves.
1.50 Glovt'n Pair. 75f*
2.50 Glovrs Pair. 1.25
3.00 Glovrn Pair. 1.50
3.50 Glove*—Pair. | .75
4.00 Gloves—Pair, 12.00
4.50 Glove* Pair. 2.25
5.00 Glove*—Pair, 2.50
6.00 Gloves Pair. 3.(HI
6.50 Gloves Pair, 3.125 j
8.00 Gloves Pair. 4.00
Black Silk Socks
Mill runs of your favorite brand. First
- minlily of this grade sell regularly 1.00 per
pair. They are of heavyweight silk, with
extra heavy tinuhlo heels ami toes. Some
Frowns ami n it are intituled Fair, .”»r*C
Main Floor South
Winter Munsingwear Union Suits Selling at
33ar^ Off Regular Prices
I'nusually good values in this sale of seconds and samples of these fartious suits.
A wide variety of weights ami stvles
2.00 Suita, loss
1.31
2.50 Suita, loss
h:»' i*.. 1.H7
6.00 Suita, los- :t.'t •
3.00 Suit*, U'ss
as 12.00
4.00 Suit*, li‘><
a a . 2.07
• 1.00 6.50 Suit*,
5.00 Suits, loss
• ;UM j
5.50 Suits, loss
• ;?.«7 L
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