Retailers Want
Insurance for
All Motorists
State Law Requiring Proof of
Financial Responsibility
of Auto Owners
Urged.
Enactment of a law to compel all
motorlata to furnish proof of their
financial responsibility or to purchase
liability Insurance was recommended
in a resolution passed by the execu
tive committee of the Federation of
Nebraska Retailers at a recent meet
ing at Lincoln.
The resolution urges that motor
ists be granted licenses to drive only
after they have proved their ability
and that these licenses he revocable
In cases of wilful and repeated viola
tions of traffic laws.
The licenses would he granted only
after th# examiners had been satis
fied that the applicant was able to
pay for damages to person or prop
erty, or if the applicant held a lia
bility Insurance property, or if his
bond was signed by a responsible
. person.
* The committee also drew up a
schedule for the annual convention of
the association, to he held at the Fon
tenelle hotel from February 23 to 23.
The opening meeting of the con
vention will be held Monday evening
February 23. The Nebraska, Retail
Grocers' association will meet Tues
day morning and Omaha wholesalers,
Jobbers and manufacturers on Tues
afternoon and evening. The fed
fg eratlon will hold a general meeting
Wednesday morning and the after
noon will be davoted to meetings of
the Nebraska Retail Grocers' asso
ciation, the Nebraska Retail Shoe
Dealers' association, the Nebraska Re
tail Furniture Dealers! association
and the Nebraska Retail Dry Goods
and Ready-to-Wcar association,
The annual banquet will be held
Wednesday evening. The convention
will close with a general session
Thursday morning and afternoon.
Naval Estimate
Is $286,385,578
t * i f»-r
Provision Made for Increase
in Officer* of Sea '
Service.
A
Washington, Dec. 13.—Appmurla
tlons totaling $286,385,578 for main
tenajica of the navy during the 12
month period beginning next July 1
are carried in the nnual naval bill as
reported to the house.
The aggregate is $8,210,117 more
than the amount provided for ex
penditures during the current fiscal
year and approximately $1,000,000,000
less than budget estimate.
Provision Is made in the bill for
continued maintenance of the enlisted
^^arength of the army at 86,000 men
^ and 6,985 line and staff officers, an
Increase sufficient to take care
of the next graduating class from
the naval academy. fhe enlist
ed strength of the marine corps
■would be reduced from 19,500
to 18,000, the committee explaining
that the withdrawal of marines from
Santo Domingo makes this decrease
possible. The officer strength of the
marine crops would be left at 1,007.
Accepting recommendations of the
president and budget bureau, the com
mittee placed in the bill a direct ap
propriation of $14,800,000 for naval
aviation and a provision which would
authorize negotiations of contracts
for production and purchase of new
airplanes and equipment to an amount
^ of not more than $4,100,000.
Church at Badger, S. D.,
Improved and Rededicaled
Badger, S. D., Dec. 13—The First
Congregational church building here
has been Improved by enlarging and
remodeling and by putting a base
ment under the building. At a re
dedicatlon service held after the Im
provements were made, Rev. A. D.
Shockley, who served the church In
the beginning and who contributed
largely of hie own labor to the origl
nal church building, delivered one of
the principal addresses. R. R. Grotti
er*, a trustee and one of the char
ter members, gave the eeriy history
ef the ghurc^ organisation,
i Onf of the Interesting features of
the work of this church la the week
*day Bible ■chool, held one hour a
week In the church, which nearly all
the publlo school pupils attend. The
grades are divided as In the public
school and the children are taught In
two groups, Rev. R. B. Holden, the
pastor, taking the upper grades and
lln, Hoi dan the first four grades.
{Inga and Nod* Failed to '
Hold Husband, Says Wife
fcaa Angeles, Dec. 18.—Mary Irene
Banter, Doe Angeles deaf mute, won
iefcer husband, Fred, with "hugs and
/nods,” but she couldn’t keep him
with that kind of love-making, she
told a Judge here, who heard her di
vorce plea. "He got tired of my
hugging and nodding and went away
never to return,” Mrs. Hunter de
«la red in coijrt. A decree was granted
her,
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Nebraska News
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Table Rock—At the regular meeting
of the Order of Eastern Star the fol
lowing officers were elected: Worthy
matron. Frances Nbrris; worthy pa
tron, Mrs W. B. Beck; associate me
tron, Hattie Lnne; secretary, May S.
Glenn; treasurer. May Bonham; con
ductress, Selma Cottou; associate con
ductress, Nolle Duncan.
Beatrice—-Annual meeting of the
^'"Gage County Farmers’ union will be
W held at Wymore December 26, accord
Ing to announcoment made by Secte
tary Fred iAUgworthy. Officers will
he elected and a delegate to the slate
convention at Omaha January 13 will
be choeen.
Sidney—Sidney Country club build
* lag I* nearing compeition and will be
reedy New Tear’s eve when n Mg
dence end social will b« given. Mem
|>ers of other nearby clubs have been
•ovlted.
The Brandeis Store
Starting Thursday
Beginning Thursday, Dec. 18th, Store Hours
Will Be 10 A. M. Until 9 P. M.
In keeping with our usual custom, in order that we may be of
assistance to gift seekers who are unable to shop during the day
time hours, this store, beginning next Thursday, will remain open
until 9 p. m. every evening until Christmas.
In order that our employes may have sufficient rest to serve you
in a happy, easy way, we have decided not to open until 10 o’clock
in the morning from Thursday until Christmas.
Store Hours Beginning Next Thursday
10 A. M. Until 9 P. M.
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ThU
Bruntwick-RaJlolq
S285 compltti
ffiadio Jhojiogmphs
with Radio °fth Better Kind
Bruns wick-Radiolas
Mastercraft Radio-Phonographs
Victrola Radio-Phonographs
People who know and appreciate the great
enjoyment possible with radio, and who
want, too, the music of a fine phonograph,
will find these instruments combined in
beautiful period cabinets at Brandeis Radio
Phonograph Department.
The outstanding feature of Brandeis Radio-Phono
graphs is that their radio equipment is first class.
Every radio accessory must measure up to stand
ards of proven satisfaction. We will jiot buy any
radio equipment in a case where a lowered price
means the slightest sacrifice.
So we are certain that Brandeis Radio-Phonograph
combinations will stand up under hard service. ,
Brandeis Radio Receiving Sets
Must Meet These Standards
1— Satisfactory average distance. We will buy only
sets that provide satisfactory average distance re
ceiving.
2— Clearness of tone. Every Brandeis radio set must re
produce clearly and without tone distortion.
3— Selectivity. A high standard of selectivity meant
that you can “tune in,” under ordinary circum
stances, on whatever station you wish, within reason.
4— Ease of Operation. These Brandeis combination sett
are unusually easy to operate. No technical knowl
edge whatever is needed to get satisfactory resulta
under normal receiving conditions.
Our Xmas Club Plan
Specially arranged that you and your loved onei
may enjoy one of these wonder machines with no
inconvenience in paying for it.
Join Our Christmas Club Now
A small payment down delivers the machine to your
home at once, or hold it, if you desire^for later de
livery. The balance is easily cared for in small
monthly or weekly payments.
Your Old Phonograph Will He Accepted An a Part Payment.
The Brandeis Way —You Play as You Pay
Main Floor—Was!
[ The Brandeis Store 1
| Held Over for One More Day-Monday |
I'M* Horne’s Wild Animals f
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So enthusiastically have these beautiful crea- jg
tions been received that we have held them 4
over for another day. So, if you couldn’t get A
l through the crowd Saturday, you still have g
L a chance to see them Monday. And remem- 2
iliba ber> Monday's Positively the last day. m
I Toyland Extra Special!
g Little Daisy
sJ Carpet
I Sweepers
1 15c
X The little housekeeper will love one of these. It
X picks up dirt just like Mother's.
g S ■ -r
Wonderful Doll
6.00 Genuine
Madam Hendren
Doll4.98^
Talking and walking dolls, m
the finest American doll on m j
the market, beautiful surs, mflJ
lawn or dimity dresses— ^5
goes to sleep and has a
genuine Ranson voice.
if g
& £
£ £
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^ The Covered Wegon Derby Rider — A j Electric Christinas French Character Barney Google and 5
Jr —All ready to set push toy that runs Tree Lights—Eight Dolls — Many, dif- Spark Plug—Bar
g out on the Orgeon a ^cetul race. .^Tnt Sosf unique" doT, Hug ^ut "for ^ g
g Trail. Watch out Buy one for each hghta ‘n J'* dressed in fancy else. You wind him J
M of your boys and colors. Specially costumes. These up and away he
110 *0T Indians and let ^em have a big priced, 1.79 were 10.00. While goes. While 100 fa
hf things. Price 1.00 race. Priced 50C. _. . . c r- l.i. n they *a!t> 5.00 last, 69^ ^
The Branded Store—Eighth Floor A
I A Section of the Toyland Parade! f
W Mama Doll
^ 1.50
Fha wallet and talk*
and r«*a to tlaap—
SJk ha* tka kind of hatr
3y littla rirla Ilka; ▼rry
Ey ipteitl.
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“Polly Prim”
2.98
A cat# little mama
doll that talk* a*
rlain at ran ha and
w*ari pratty clothe*
wherevar aha go##.
“Kitty Kims”
1.98
A Httlf doll with a
mbit# dre*» trimmed
with lac# and a bon
net to match. Sh#
jff» to • !##;>.
A'fcJBt.TTt , l j ■ I
Lambkins
3.98
A Hendren doll with
washable fa<*a and
handa; pretty eurla
and a dainty dresa
and bonnet to match.
..anfrM-i -a
“Fritzy”
5.98
Everybody love* her
— the ha* red hair,
bhie hair ribbon—
herd leg* and dim
ple* on her knee*.
A darling!
‘The Queen”
10.00
of the doll* Ha*
real hair, bobbed tn
the latent fashion—
*oe* to nleer- and
•ay* "Mama.'' Wear*
a yellow dre«*.
“Dolly ^
Dimple” A
4.98 s £
T h a rutaat littla fy
talking doll yoa avar
n« Pratty dmi
• nd boenet: toft CP
hair — and goaa la #s
.,~p. ^
- £
Janesville
u Coasters
y 10.00 and
y 11.00
Ask a Hot tha kind of
ks ««|ob ha likes Haat and
ha'll always say tha
MS "Janaa villa."
“Wiggle De
Waggle”
50c
LJttl* wooden figure* —
policemen, e o w h op*.
co*chm*n, etc, that
w*lk down a board.
Toy Boats
1.00 to 15.00
AH hoy* like to play
with ocean liner*, steam
launches, and tasohne
Ho»t*. A choice •elec
tion.
Stuffed
Animals
2.00 to 25.00
Ctenuine Stieff import
ed plush animals on a
steel frame. The kids
ran ride on these.
Rocking Swans
4.00 to 10.00
Tor Haby brother, to
gether with the prettiest
white enamel shoo fl e*.
See - Saw
Coaster ”
89c
PTaea tk# ear •« tka
track, wind th# mctor— W
over ah# *oaa and e^ct Jj?
i|i n.
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’! Ten Pins
5 50c to 1.00
Tg Hardwood pollahad tan
p plna, rompleta in • box
g witli liHa ta ml. A
r good indoor gam*.
i
Flexible Flyers
4.00 to 12.00
Genuine "Flexible Fly
er" Sleds with the trade
mark on the top. All
kiddies know them.
Moving Picture
Machines
7.50 to 25.00
Gvauin* moving pleture
machine* that uae rag*
ulation standard filma.
Velocipedes
14.00
Tabelar frame b a 11
b raring rubb.r . tired
rrWtmde, with nlek.i
handlebar, and earing
.cat.
Sleeping Dolls
2.98
A Inina toll treooet
la a arattr lava or
tflailtr frock with bon
net to aaatek.
. m
Tin Dishes A
25c, 50c, $1 g
N*w»at 4*»trna la Tia
n»h*. C!a»«r Httla vw
• tli tkat will plawa th»
,aun(Mt *trl ,r»»tN,
; 2
g;
M Drums
i* 50c to 10.00
^ Ruh-Puh-Dub! Rut him
a drum It will pl**a*a
S' him most of all — >MII
h It's noisy.
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km iwT'.'r jrr."Tiarw■» JM
Steam Engines
1.50 to 65.00
That run with alcohol.
All hoya want on# —
thoy'ra an r#ry Intaraat*
»nf.
Doll Buggies
4.00 to 12.50
Rtibher-tired wichar doll
buggies, colored in blua.
navy, brown nr natural.
Tiny girla lava them.
Rocking Horses
4.00 to 18.00
fame ore Imported gen -
nine * Win covered rock
ing horse*, ethers ore
nicely pointed weed.
.■i'&i- r*'l
Teddy Bears
75c to 10.00
Real Imported Teddr
Rears, the most natural
ones T mi #\ er saw
• \#r? hoy or girl wants
one.
Horae and “■£
Wagon S
1.50 to 5.00 A
Wm4m k*'raaa and «1 - jgk
IMM • "*• ft Had wtS "
mi)V cam, at Kara with flfe
IZ_ *
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Doll Beds
k* 2.50
|[j|f They'll hold the larva
" site Mamma Doll, atul
V ara made of hard wood.
it
Brass Horns
1.50 to 3.00
Vranrh soli.I Ur*'* horns
that you ran |»lay rsal
tunas on.
Carrom Board
5.00 to 10.00
On torn# of thoa* board*
you ran play a* many
a* TO different gam**
Laundry Set*
50c to 3.50
Tuba, wrinfera. m«H
board*. clothe* rack*,
and baaketa. for tiny
born* k cover a.
Tinker Toy*
50c
With «huh you f» n
kuiM MIlllM. hi d*e*.
• nd rut
Shooting Game g%
98c A
Tfctoo V •>)» a cun A|
in n prrtt? 1*1 at •«
fHitj to atioal* A
