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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (March 30, 1924)
West in Grip „ of Blizzard, High Winds Snow Accompanied by Sud den Drop in Temperature in Omaha—Cyclone Sweeps Oklahoma. (Coattaned From Fas* Oar.) hopping to around freezing. The cold wav* today waa spreading gen erally throughout the southwest. Five persona were injured on a farm near Noble, Okl., about 25 miles south of here. Several farm homes and barns were destroyed, but the people rah Into storm cellars and dugouts to escape the storm. Helping Needy. Several civle organizations at Shawnee were at work today to aid families of vlcUms and to provide comfort to the Injured. The twister, after leaving Shawnee, went to Prague, where aeveral build ings were laid low. A sehoolhouse near that town was demolished, the children and teacher being saved whaa they fled to a cellar. Many buildings were blown down between Shawns# and Praguo. Frederick and Hollister said small buildings were damaged, but there were no casualties reported. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Appleby, living near thle city, were reported injured and all livestock on their farm killed by the heavy wind. E. A. Waldron and two small children were Injured v.hen their home was destroyed. Omaha was tha canter, Saturday morning of a storm that awept from tha northwest, bringing rain and snow and drops In temperature. The barometer here at 4 a. m., was 27.68, an extraordinarily low reading, according to Meteorloglst Robins. Forecast is "fair tonight and Sun day; colder tonight.” From tha mild weather of Friday, tha storm swept the thermometer down to S3 at 7 Saturday morning and six more degrees to 27 at 8. Tha northwest wind attained a speed of 26 miles an hour at 9:30 at Omaha. Springfield, Mo., and St. T-auis had 48-mlle winds. Cheyenne, tVvo., had a 44-mlle gale. Plain turning to snow was the re port from all over Wyoming. North and fesuth Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa with rain to the east. Sleet Storm In Dakota The Northwestern Bell Telephone company reported 270 poles down in .South Dakota near Sioux Falls, vi here sleet had formed on the wires to a thickness of an irfth and half. All the phone company’s emergency equipment was placed in readiness for trouble in Nebraska and Iowa, the dropping temperature together with the rain and snow making the out look serious. 54-Degree Drop. Kearney reported a drop in tem perature from 74 at 5 Friday after noon to 20 at 7 Saturday morning, with rain, eleet and snow. Lincoln reported a temperature of 29 at 7 Saturday. Delayed trains and wire trouble were reported from St. Paul, Minn An lnterurban bus, lost in snow drifts went over a bank on a curve near Waverly and the passengers were badly shaken up. Trains to Omaha were reported on time. The local weather bureau reports from many stations were delayed. Lowest temperatures reported were at Winnipeg and Frince Albert, Canada, 4 above zero. Minneapolis Cut Off. The storm path was across South Dakota, particularly the southeastern portion, across southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. The latest re ports indicate that the storm also swept across southern Wisconsin Lines between Chicago and Min neapolis are out of service. Considerable damage resulted to telephone line# north of Mason City, la., early Saturday morning. Two hundred pole# are down north ot Mason City and communication with Minneapolis la cut off. Also, eight miles of pole# are down south of Mason City. Later report# Indicate that lines northeast of Waterloo are going out. Repair crew# are being rushed from Minneapolis to the Sioux Falls district, and Iowa telephone repair men are moving to the northern and northwestern parts of the state Restoration of aervtce with Isolated towns Is expected by this afternoon. Aurora.—District Judge Bayard II. Pain* of Grand Ialand was the prin cipal speaker at the Father and Son banquet at the Methodist church. On* hundred and thirty boys weie present. _ Young Girls Clear Away Punpies With Cuticura Gently ameer the pirn plea with Cuti cura Ointment on the cod of the finger Waah off the Cuticura Ointment in fire minutea with Cuticura Soap and hot wilter and continue bathing for eoma minutea. Thia treatment in beat on riaing and retiring. ?•' " ■" '■ ' Nebraska News Nubbins Red Cloud—An auxiliary to Red Cloud Poet No. 238, American Legion, has been organized here, with Mrs. E. A. Creighton as president. Fairbury—E. E. Church of Lin coln comes to Fairbury as superin tendent of the light and water com pany at {3.600 a year. Ills work here begins April 1. Fairbury—Robert Brock, 88, a veteran of the civil war, died at his home here after two years’ Illness. Mr. Brock had lived continuously In Fairbury 62 years. His wife died 40 years ago. Wymore—The Paul J. Ude cash grocery, formerly one of the chain stores of the Omaha Basket Stores company, at Wymore, has been closed by a writ of attachment secured in Police Judge Moran’s court by creditors. Hue Springs—O. E. Bishop, retired farmer resident of this place for many years, suffered a slight stroke of paralysis at his home here Wednes day. Barneston—At a school caucus W. A. Wlldt, Harry Bvoboda, Mrs. John Robinson and Scott McFarland were nominated for member* of the board of education at the coming April election. Beatrice.—J. A. Ewing of Marshall town, la., purchased a driving horse from A. N. Frantz. Rockford farmer, for $280. Thla Is said to be top price for geldings in Gage county for years. Beatrice.—The Beatrice Power com pany. owner of the Barneeton hydro electric plant, will dredge the river south of the dam for the purpose of Increasing the head by about three feet. Callaway.—John Heed suffered a stroke of paralysis at his home, five miles southwest of here. Callaway. — The Callaway Com munity club is staging a membership drive. Two sidea were chosen and the one getting the fewer new mem bers Is to give a banquet to the win ners. Columbus. —The Columbus credit bureau expects to begin operation April 1. York.—York county will build nine bridges during the summer. York.—H. T. Olson, convicted of chicken stealing, was sentenced by Judge Corcoran to one year in the state penitentiary. Beatrice.—District achools in Gage county, closed the past few weeks on account of an epidemic of measles, have reopened. Several deaths re sulted from the disease, complicated with pneumonia. Kearney.—County officials decided after Investigation that Walter Brown, found dead in a woodshed at Miller with severe gashes about his head, had suffered a stroke of apoplexy and in falling his head apparently struck against a pile of wood, causing the lacerations. Lincoln—The will of the late Lewis Marshall, Lincoln real estate man, filed for probate, leaves moot of a $57,000 estate to a nephew, J. W. Miles of Lincoln. Fremont — Fremont’s miniature “tower of Pisa,” a water tank that has listed to the side for years, was ordered razed; new electric pumps supply the city pressure. Crete—Mrs. John Kafka was bitten in the face and severely injured by a neighbor's dog. Several stitches were taken to close the wound. The dog is under examination. Lincoln—Phillip Brose, accountant, and former secretary to Gov. S. R. McKelvey, filed petition in bank ruptcy. He is employed in the former governor’s farm paper plant. Havelock—A large tabernacle has been erected near the center of town for evangelistic services to be con ducted for four weeks starting March 31 by Mthodist, Christian and Con gregational churches. Table Rock.—Table Rock water bonds voted a feW years ago, are be ing taken up and resold to the United States Trust company of Omaha. The outstanding bonds amount to $22,500, and draw 5V4 por cent inter est. The new Interest rate is to be i'A per cent. Table Rock.—March term of the district court of Pawnee county wlil begin next Monday at Pawnee City. Judge J. B. Raper presiding. There are 38 civil cases and five criminal cases on the docket. Table Rock.—The Pawnee county oratorlal contest was held in the high school auditorium here, Wanda Trout representing the Table Rock High school and Harold Bosley, the Pawnee City High school. The Judges decided in favor of Harold Bosley who will go to Lincoln April 2 as contestant in the district contest. Aurora.—Hamilton county Sunday school convention In Hampton, elect ed officers as follows: M. 1* Cramer, Oiltner, president: Edwin Huenefeld, Aurora, vice president; Charles Stewart, Aurora, secretary-treasurer. Beatrice.—P. C. Klepplnger. old resident of Beatrice, was run down by an auto at Tenth and Market street, while on his way to work on his bicycle and severely hurt. He suf fered a broken shoulder, fractured rib and other Injuries. Pirkerell.—At the breeder's consign ment sale here, 62 head of Poland Chinas were disposed of st good prices. Fall pigs brought on an aver age of $29 a head and hogs averaged $33 a head. Beatrice.—A petition has been pre seated to the city commissioners for appointment of an hydraulic engi neer for the purpose of learning the effect which the paper mill dam now In course of construction would have on health and safely conditions In the city. Hoc*—Mrs. F. M. I.ocke, 71. a resi dent of this town for the past 40 years, died here Thursday. She Is survived by her husband, one son, W. b. I/Ocke, of the State Journal com I-any, blncoln, and two daughters, Mrs. J. E. Hart, wife of the Burling ton railway station agent at Hardy, and Mrs. n. H. Price of Woodruff. Kan. ^ a | have a aurceeaful treatment for Rupture ■■ gO^PII H |~ without rn.nrtira to a painful and uneartain II MM I II If li Mr tr.a'ment haa mmi 'PE II r I H I II than twenty.fi»e y.ara of auinaia behind It. gg OP I I OP II Ml and I claim ft to be tha beat. I do not tnjeet Balabllebrd MM paraffine ail, aa It la danaeroua. Tima re aulrad for ordinary caaaa. 10 daya apa.it hare with me. No dinfar or l.ylnt up l. • hospital. Call or wriU for particuJtTM. Dr. Frink H. WrajC No. 807 North SBtb 8t.. Oaiki, Nib. Direction! x Take • 13th or 16th atreot car going north and get off at fftth and Cuming Sta. Third rtaidenco eoutb. —Charge Purchases Made Monday Will Be Entered on April Statements Payable May 10■ A1 Jolton, appearing at the Brandela, ia on Bruawick records. No. 2SW— I’m Coin' South. Californio. Hare I Come. No. 3S«7—Steppin’ Out. The One 1 Love Belongs to Somebody Else. Fifth Floor Burgess-Nash Company 'EVERYBODY^ STORE” Easter Greeting Cards Remember your friends at Easter with one of our beautiful greetings. Our line is complete with appropriate missives, rea sonably priced. StottoT D«sif« Mitan—r Slippers That Step Into the Spring Modes “The Babette” SandaJ $12.50 Smart in its simplicity is this “Babette” sandal, with graceful strappings that cross intricately about the instep. It may be had in patent leather, jack rabbit, gray suede trimmed in gray kid, and aire dale suede trimmed in camel kid. Shoe Department. Main Floor For Sports Wear the New in Sweaters $4.95 to $16.50 A colorful array of sweater* In the sanctioned spring styles, fashioned of the softest yarns. For sports wear nothing Is smarter than a modish Man darin coat, campus slip-on or campus button sweater. Many shades and color combinations are depicted. All sizes. ■Third Flwr Sheer Chiffon Hose $1.95 (Women’s chiffon weight hose, very dear, full fashioned, with lisle garter tops and reinforced silk feet. Black and all the newest shades such as dawn, blush, helgique, jack rabbit, beige, mode, French taupe, gunmetal and freckles. Main Floer Confirmation Dresses Georgette crepe, crepe de chine and voile fashion these white dresses espe cially suitable for confirmation. Tiny ruffles, hand embroidery, inserts ef filet, lace medallions, shirrings at the waist and puff sleeves give clever touches. Sashes are of self material or fancy silk ribbon. Sizes 6 to 14. Silks are priced at 815.95 to 822.95 Voiles are priced at 83.95 to 87.95 Third Floor 4 Bambalina* A Bobbed Hair Comb $2.95 to $15.00 Richly brilliant with spark ling stones arranged in fanciful settings and shapes. Crystal Necklaces $1.95 Clear, brilliant necklaces in the newest shades. 60-inch strands. M«ii» ri«n w Speciala in Toilet Articled $1.25 Pinaud's Lilac Vegetal, $1.00 Mary Garden Face Pow^ 50c Lemon Hand Lotion. .350 50c Mulsified'Cocoanut Oil Shampoo.380 50c Java Rice Powder ... .350 Tooth Brushes with pure bris . ties.>.250 50c Household Rubber Gloves, all sizes .... .320 : 35c Mary Garden Talcum Pow der, 3 for.500 30c Amolin Powder Deodorant, •t. 210 76c Rubbing Alcohol, pint size, •t.420 50c Wild Root Shampoo . .350 Mala Flaar The Spring Frocks In Silk and Wool $3950 to $6950 The more straight and slender the lines of your frock, the more smartly clad you are. So these simple little frocks of satin crepe, of Roshanara, flat crepe, charmeen, crepe faille and twill cord, have unusual chic. Tailored with a nicety of detail and made more becoming with clever trimmings, they are appropriate for afternoon, street and sports wear. Women’s and Misses’ Sizes. Third Floor More Beautiful Than Ever The Famous ”Bu6y Hour Aprons” Re*. U. S. Pit. Off. Five Charming New Designs— STAMPED—SEWED—All Ready for Em broidery The famous “Busy Hour Aprons’’ have swept the country like wild fire! Women everywhere are buying several of these dainty aprons at a time. In five charming designs—all ready for your em broidery needle. Splendid quality of unbleached muslin with patches of ever-fast gingham. The adjustable back fits every ; figure. They will not slip off the shoulder. As dainty as they can be—you’ll want at least two. SPECIAL The most popular Apron in America! Lovely Styles in New Spring Bags $5.95 to $15.00 Modish silk bags for wear with the costumes of spring, are developed of moire, pekin stripe and brocade. Some have self-covered frames, others are of filigree with small jewels set here and there. The styles include the smart under-arm bags, pouch, envelope, and swagger models. Main Floor I Women's “Columbine” Union Suits $1.00 and $1.25 Sleeveless suits of fine quali ty lisle in white and flesh. Fash ioned with fitted shoulders or bodice tops, with French band finish and loose or tight knees. Also closed styles. Sizes 34 to 38, priced at 81.00. Sizes 40 to 44, $1.25. Second Floor Beautiful Novelties in Spring Glove Modes $1.50 to $6.95 An exclusive showing of the newest in novelty gloves in washable chamoisette, silk and “Chateau’’ French national real kid skin. In gauntlet and 12 and 16 button lengths, some with em broidery trimmed cuffs. Shown in Desert Leather Gray Mauve Mode Peagee " Main Floor New Organdy Neckwear $1.95 to $4.95 f Crisp organdy neckwear —very fresh and dainty for the spring frocks or suits, may be i had in a variety of attractive styles. Collar sets trimmed in real lace, and vests sets with Peter Pan and Tuxedo neck lines, in ecru and white. Mala Floor Serviceable and Economical Silk Lingerie Crepe de chine or radium Bilk in pastel colorings fashion the daintiest and most generally practical of undergarments. Some styles are tailored, others are beau tifully finished with lace. Nightgowns. $4.95 to $12.95. Step-in chemise, $2.95 to $5.95 Step-in drawers and vest sets, $5.95 to $12.95. Jer$ey Silk Bloomers $4.95 to $8.95 In all the spring shades. Cut full and well made. Princess Slips , $6.95 to $10.95 Of radium and heavy crepe de chine, in all the street shades, flesh, white and pastel. Soc*a4 Floor Satin Messaline Breakfast Coats $10.95 Exquisite color combinations are depicted I in these breakfast coats of changeable satins. { They are fashioned full and long, with fluted self-trimming around the neck and bottom and down the front. Each has two pockets and a sash. The colors are navy and green, black and purple, copen and orchid, rose and tan. Sizes 16 to 44. Second Flo*r Novelty Buttons For Trimming Never has there been such a season for buttons—rows and rows of buttons trim the tube like dresses for spring. Large and small, in all the bright colors, they are an at tractive addition to any cos tume. Priced a dozen from— 2Vtt to 84.95 Odds and ends of buttons at ONE-HALF PRICE Main Floor j Specials in Wash Goods Ginghams Attractively patterned ging hams of fast color, with neat checks and plaids, in QQ ;)2-inch width. Yard.. Ratine Plain color dress ratine in all the popular colors. Yard.D*7C Lingerie Crepe l?2-inch width lingerie crepe In plain and fancy colors. Spe cial for Mdhday, on - yard . Madras Shirtings New madras shirtings in neat stripe nnd check ef- (JQ fccts. Fast colors, yd., OJeC Second Moor - —~ — ---- Pre-Easter Sale of Beautiful New Silks and Woolens Satin Canton Crepe Most charming for afternoon and street frocks. It drapes beautifully. Shown in 17 of the new spring colors. 40- ' inch width, ' On OB yard .«P4fc»00 Waih Radium An excellent quality fot dresses, blouses, frocks, lin gerie and linings. Shown in white and 18 beautiful shades. 36-inch width. £ a wn Yard .$ 1 • / 27 Changeable Taffetas ."55-inch, exquisitely colored tsf fsts. Popular for evening frock*, draperies, bedspread*. . pillow top* and d» | Q(“ lamp shades. Yard, * *270 Crepe De Chine A splendid, heavy quality, suitable for frocks, lingerie and blouse*. In black, white and 25 lovely shades. d» a nr 40-inch width*. Yd.,^ ' Stripe Tub Silks -Wat hairline stripe tub silks in white with colored stripes. :!6-inch widths. £ •* Cft Yard .$ 1 *02/ Printed Knitted Crepe Yard $1.95 New designs and color ings in heavy quality kffitted crepe, printed in brilliant plaids and oriental designs. Ideal for frocks and blouses. 116-inch width. New Sport Glo» Satin Yard $1.85 40-inch plain sport satin adaptable for sport frocks, suits, wraps and skirts. Rich colorings are characteristic, including coral, turquoise, adriatic, silver, powder blue, almond, tan, old rose and white. Homespun Coating Popular for spring coats and wraps. In gray and tan mixtures, stripes and plaids. 56-inch ^O QP width. Yard.«p£.*7J Check Worsteds 40-inch, excellent quality Worsted suitable for dresses and skirts. In neat patterns of tan, brown, grav and blue combinations. OP Yard.;.\.L J Crepe Alpaca $2.59 New and popular for frocks and suits. The shades are navy, blue, tan, pray and blaek. 42-inch widths. -Strond I'Imi Tube Vestings Knitted glos in vest lengths. Painty shades of orchid, pink, maize, flesh and *T|? white. Eaeh . *OC Novelty Velours and Flannels Yard $3.95 "j beautiful patterns in various sited checks, plaids and stripe combinations. In colors of red and tan, brown and tan, rod and jrray, tan and blue. 54 to 66-i n o h width. Regular $4.50 to $5.00 >alues. S»c*n<l Moor Special Pricing on Lace Flouncing Yard $2.50 to $3.95 Chantilly and Oriental lava flouncing?, sheer and exquisite in design. develop lovely gowns for afternoon or even ing. 36-inch widths in black and ecru. SWMli FWer Needs in Notions 10* Many-Use machine oil, 5* 15* Singer machine oil.. 10* 15c mereerited darning cotton, all shades, 8 for. . • 35* 10c mereerited darning cotton, all shades, 3 for. . . 20* 5c darning cotton, all shades. 3 for.lie >1.50 fancy colored rubber kitchen aprons.08* 50c pure rubber aprona, m' > . 20c 8-yard bolt* of fancy trim ming braids . . . .14* 10c 6-yard bolt* of bia* tape, all colors . . . . .8* 6oc Hickory and A. V. J. sani tary belts. 40g« >1.50 rubber sanitary stap-in*, . ..98* 40c rubberized kitchen aprons in several colors. . • 35* 50c Uyanshine for suede and leather shoes .-37* 50c Shinola home sets, special, at . 34* 25c “It Sticks" for suede shoes, tn all colors. 19* I foftr