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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (June 11, 1924)
Mystery Company Submits Low Bid ► for City Paving “George Parks"’ Firm Under bids on Asphaltic Con crete by 30 Cents a Yard. ' Tlw George Parks Construction company," Is the style of a new pav ing concern which surprised the city council Tuesday morning with low bids of asphaltic concrete and brick. These bids on asphaltic concrete ranged from $2.23 to $2.33 and on brick from $3.Hit to $3.33. The Parks bids on nsphnltlc concrete are 30 cents per yard lower than the Fllnn bids of $2.33 last February,, which caused a sensation In the city hail. The question arises: “Why and what is the George Parks Construc tion company?" George Parks is known here as a contractor. During the last several years he has been identified with the National Construction company with which the Wickhams of Council Bluffs are interested. Leo Wickham in the council cham ber Tuesday morning stated that Parks had not been around the Na tional company's office for several days, in fact since last Thursday. In any event, asphaltic concrete paving hit the low level of $2.23 a yard and various paving contractors rubbed their eyes in amazement when these last bids were opened by the city council. ► FARM UNION HEAD IS VISITOR HERE C. H. Hyde of Alva, Clkt., vice president of the Oklahoma Farmer# union, visited here on Tuesday, en route from Washington, D. C„ to his home. He Is interested in the estab lishment of a government corporation for the exportation of surlpus crops. "Considerable interest is being ex pressed over a meeting of farm or ganizations to be held in St. Paul, Minn., on July 17." he said. "The attendants will endeavor to agree on ' a legislative plan for agriculture." Mr. Hyde attended Doane college at Crete. His mother lives at Fairfield, } Neb. Many Motorists Take Spin Over New Highway Fremont, Neb., June 10.—Opening of the new stretch of Lincoln high way pavement between Fremont and Omaha was marked by an unprece dented flow of travel. Local mer chants who feared that a complete paved road to Omaha would tend to take business from Fremont were de lighted with the prospect of having hundreds of Omaha motorists drive to Fremont for a day s outing. Sun day saw a continual line of Omaha oars headed for the Dodge county seat and Fremont filling stations, ho tels and restaurants reported a thriv ing business. x Day at Triangle Club. ^ Judge L. 11. Day addressed the 40 members of the Triangle club at 1 heir weekly luncheon Tuesday noon. A sleight of hand performance was given by Herbert Fischer. BANK OFFICER ON TRIAL AT DENISON Denison, la.. June 10.—A trial has been In progress for the last week to determine whether the officers of tlie Valley bank at West Side, which closed Its doors April 6, 1923, were guilty of receiving money while know ing the bank was insolvent. All the officers were indicted and the case against E. B. Spottswood is being tried. The state is represented by E. G. Graham of Jefferson and J. E. Shaw van of Jefferson and the defense is being conducted by Leon Powers of Denison. There ate 10 men and two women on the jury. The state pre sented the bank books and endeavored to show that the bank officers must have known the business was insol vent. The defendant is particularly charged with issuing a certificate of deposit to D. E. Benson of West Side not many days before the closing of the bank. DENTISTS REQUIRE CITIZEN PAPERS New rulings for securing a den tist's license In Nebraska were made by the state medical examining board in their meeting here Tuesday. The applicant must now be a grad uate of a recognized American dental college and must have his first citizenship papers. Any foreign applicant must enter the junior year of an American ac graduate to get his license, although credited dental college and then he may have been a graduate from a college in any foreign country. LOCAL LIONS MEET, PLAN CONVENTION Plans for the national Lions con vention to be held In Omaha June 23, 24, 25 and 2G were discussed at the regular weekly noon meeting of the Omaha Lions in the Fontenelle hotel Tuesday. More than 100 local members were present. Royal Neighbors to Meet, Stanton, Neb.. June 10.—Fifteenth annual convention of the Royal Neighbors of American of district No. 3 will he held here June 11. C. of C. Election |j Day Wednesday J •> 87 Directors to Be Chosen; Heavy Vote Is Predicted. Wednesday is election day at the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. A record breaking vote is anticipated, for votes already received by mail ex ceed in number mail votes of any previous year. The polls at. the chamber suite will close at S Wednesday evening. When the votes are counted 87 di rectors will have been selected for the ensuing year. John L. Kennedy, chairman of the executive committee, Tuesday urged that every member cast a ballot, lie believes the large vote Indicated a revival of interest and activity in chamber affairs. I Commissioner Clarke G. Powell is handling the mail votes. He urges that no one neglect to sign his name on the envelope containing the votes. Unsigned envelopes mean that the votes wil 1 be thrown out, the commis sioner said. This is necessary be cause as the votes come in they are checked off on the membership roster. David City.—The republican cen tral committee haa nominated Elmer Haight, farmer of Butler county, for county assessor, and C. C. Fulmer for county treasurer. r 1 \ This store takes pride in your prints It has real interest in the \\ work your camera does. That’s the reason that only carefully tested chemicals are used in the developing solution and Velox paper exclusively for making the prints. Developing, printing and enlarging of the superior kind—of course. Eastman Kodak Co. , (The Robert Dempster Co.) 1813 Farnam St. ^ Branch Storm i 308 South 15th St. M I The I BRANDE1S Store [ Buy Your Washer Now M Copper 90.00 Tub This VOSS FLOTO PLANE washer can be had at these I exceptionally low payments— ONLY \ 50 and 150 DOWN PER WEEK VOSS washers are standard, || and of the highest grade. No washer made, regardless of its price, will give you any more service or better satisfaction. Ask your neighbor how she likes her VOSS. Fifth Floor RADIO SET FREE A I With Every New or Used Piano or Phonograph Sold During the Next Ten Days Read This Liberal Offer £ >Villi eyery new ur used Upright, Oran I, I’luyer I'lano or j Scliinolhr * Mueller Phonograph sold during the nexi irn days we will glye, absolutely HIKE a splendid crystal It WHO MKT HIKE, complete with the headphones and antenna. This is yonr chance to get a real bargain in a piano or phonograph and at the same time get a radio set FREE! NEW GUARANTEED PLAYER flOQP; PIANOS ONLY. VOUO Terms $2.60 Per Week. Don’t let anything keep you from benefiting by this liberal offer! Pay ■•lily •• oniull amount down, then cany monthly payment*. Trade In your old instrument at n generous price. Take three to five year* to pay. It wilt pay yon well to come many mil--* to take advantage ot these low prle?s. easy term* and big FREE radio otter! BEAUTIFUL NEW BABY GRANDS $495 Terms $10.00 Per Month. Choose from the world’s finest pianos such as Steinway, Hardman, Emerson, Steger & Sons, McPhail, Story & Clark, Lindeman & Sons, Behr Bros., Premier, Bellman and Schmoller & Mueller I Pianos and Players. Our written guarantee accom panies every instrument. No matter how varied your tastes may be, you’ll find an instrument here to • Trrm. *i.5o suit your wishes and purse. Per Week. I big bargains in rebuilt instruments 1 ft UPRIGHTS I GRANDS I PHONOGRAPHS I Im",io.ofl Kribe a to.8110 lliirtoii . . . .$118 $.100.00 Winn * Klin* .... $125 f X.17.VOO 1 <>»<• A Kim .. .$1 18 S x.'t.MMM) Lexter .0102 $.178.1X1 Krnkmier . ......11175 I $.130.00 Wheeloek .I 1108 x,l73.oo llenilrrson .11210 X33II.OO Steiter A Son* ....0220 5 $31X1.00 K Ini hull .$225 $330.00 .1. C. Kluehrr.0255 $030.00 llnrrimnn.0250 $3<MI.IMI Korlxmnn . .*255 $000.00 M. F. Miller .0575 •750.00 Chriatl* . 1378 •000 Chaaa .§400 •1,000.00 Stelnwar.§600 PLAYEBS • 150 Klllncton . .{268 •5.15.00 Arlemla .S3 1 O •000.00 solo Concert*.{380 PN00.00 Krrll .SB2B • 1.250 Meek lleprortacln* Plano .S87B *30.00 fat hr .lilt *32.50 Victor . ..1115 *00.00 Columbia .I 130 *75.00 Victor .i ISO *1*5.00 Columbia .I 185 *120.00 Nloon .j !44 *200.00 Vocanola .I 188 *225.00 Columbia .6118 CONSOLES • I 75.0ft nalnut .6128 *250.00 5. A M.§158 *25n.on Col.6138 *150.00 Verkina . 688 < \\ I ;l .. 1314-16-18-Dod^eSt.*** Omaha ■ ■■ ' 'll Introductory Carload Sale Bird’s Neponset Floor Coverings By the Square Yard, 6 Feet Wide | Guaranteed Waterproof Durable Waxed : Economical Back ■| _ ' • This is an opportunity to secure high grade floor coverings at marked savings! ' Neponset is one of the best floor coverings on the market today—it is 100% ► waterproof and is rotproof, lies flat without tacking and will stand all kinds of ( wear. Neponset is guaranteed to give absolute satisfaction. Neponset comes in I 10 beautiful patterned rugs. Bring your floor measurements. Superior qualitj^^ Neponset Rugs—Sale Priced 9x12 - 15.95 6x9 7.95 9x10-6 13.95 3x6 1.98 9x9 11.95 3x4-6 1.48 • 7-6x9 9.95 1-6x3 38c The Brandeis Store—Floor Coverings—Sixth Floor f- - For Tuesday—Fragrant Lane Cedar Chests rX£j The largest selection in the city to choose from. Absolute protection , from moths, dust or dampness. 17.00, 40-inch , Chests Well constructed; hand rubbed; 1 1 QC complete with lock and casters. A 1 40.00, 45-inch Storage Chests Made with trunk lid design; absolutely dust proof; large and roomy. An exeep- OQ QC tional value. Same Style 42-inch Storage Chests, 24.95 45.00, 48-inch Period Chests Beautiful Queen Anne design, with colonial legs; highly finished; fitted with Yale lock. v.n,,P,. 32.75 30.00, 42-inch Cedar Chests Beautiful panel front; very roomy; highly fin ished; Yale lock and Afer8 19.95 Same Style 35.00, 45-inch Chests, 2335 42-inch Decorated Cedar Chests New and attractive de sign. A most appropri ate gift for the girl graduate. OP QC Very special,*^ 36.00, 45-inch Cedar Chests A big, roomy chest with copper trimming; abso lutely dustproof; Yale lock and casters. 48-inch Cedar Chests Same as above. Fine storage chests at an ex ceptionally OQ QC low price. The Brandeis Store—Sixth Floor—East Special Reductions on Porch Comforts These savings coming at the beginning of the summer season are most unusual. . Timely Economies on New Hammocks 1.79, 3.95,5.98 to 11.75 In attractive color combinations; all constructed of good, strongly woven 3-plv hard-spun yarns; reinforced ^ castings at spreader ends; strong support cards, pillows and full valances. A varied selection to choose from at prices that are un usual. l.ftOO Fancy Cretonne Porch Pillows 89c 50 Bar Harbor chair cushions with 2-inch box; 20-inch size: made of serviceable cretonne. Chair Cushions 1.49 Aerolux j j Porch Shades 4-0 width. 3.98 7-3 width, 7.50 s-3 width. 5.50 8-0 width, 8.75 6-0 width, 6.50 9-3 width 10.50 Every home should be equipped with these ventilating porch shades. Made in medium 1-inch slots with necessary cords. Complete, ready to hantf. In brown or jrreen; all 7 4 ft. drop. The Brandeit Store-Sixth Floor — East Amazing WqII P(lHPr Values in n a11 1 aPCI You will find here a complete stock of wall paper of every grade. Sufficient paper for one mom—wall, border and ceiling—may be bought for as little as 1.50. Duplex Oatmeal Papers 30 Inches wide; heavy, non fadinp qunlity; in shades of blue, brown, tan, pray and preen. (Jilt bands and bor ders to match. 1 Ol Roll, 1^2C Values to 22c JBedroom Papers I A' varied assortment of de an(| colors. J J 1 ► Living Room Papers ors. Also suitable for hall and dining room. 1 7 Roll, 1 / C Engraved Damasks Embossed Tapestries Stipple Effects A very special price on high-grade papers, all 30 inches wide. C7*» Roll, O / C Reliable Paper Hangers t urmshed • ■ The Brandeit Store—Fifth Floor—Wett ■ Reductions on Dinnerware These china specials Wednesday represent ex traordinary savings on most desirable gifts for the June bride. 5.98 China Bungalow Sets 32 Pieces 3.98 Morning glory design; pastel colorings. For the summer cottage. 10.50 Porcelain Breakfast Service 32 Pieces 7.955 Clear white porcelain deco rated in dark blue and gold. The Brandei. Sti 12JO Luster Luncheon Sets 23 Pieces 1().50 Beautiful sets to match or contrast with the decorations of the home. Blue, yellow, rose and (told. 6.98 Combination Dinner Service 42 Pieces 5.98 tre Fifth Floor Isn't it just about ^ cjime \ You can stop wasting precious hours and strength beating rugs and sweeping them by hand! There must come a day when you will realize how|>>^^ unnecessary it is to work so hard, when a Hoover i will BEAT, sweep andclean your rugs electrically. 1' Make that day TODAY! You’ll never have a better chance to buy a Hoover than right now. Terms are unusually easy. And The Hoover we’re now selling is the very latest model with the 10 wonderful improvements every woman wants. i Only Down |I —this trifling sum is all you need pay to enjoy a full month's use of Qfe HOOVER It BEATS••..»as it Sweeps as it Cleans Every 30 days, for only a few months, you make another small payment. Before you realize it vour Hoover is fully paid for— y°urs for a lifetime of freedom from the hardest part of your housework. Act now, before it is too late! Phone if vou can't j) pet into our store. IVm’f put it off! Demonstration on Main Floor Tho Bmndeie Store Fifth Floor