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About The Wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-???? | View Entire Issue (Feb. 20, 1909)
LINCOLN BUSINESS COLLEGE. "From education, as the leading cause, The public character its color draws." Nothing is more important to all our people than the correct and syss ematlc education of the young men and women of the community. To get the correct start in the business life ne must have the correct principles and fundamental rules well in hand. Today it is recognized that after a comman school education there is no way equal to a commercial education In one of our successful and reliable business colleges. It is with a great deal of pleasure that we recommend FISKE & DIEMAN- In a review of the business inter ests of Lincoln there is not a work that Is so easy to exploit as the archt tectual establishment of Fiske & Dieman. When It is said that Fiske & Dieman have designed a large share of the greatest buildings in Lincoln, a high compliment is paid to their ability and talects. It is a common remark that they are numbered among the few architects of the west who are competent to carry out large undertakings. To list some of the great works they have directed would be to name some of the great est buildings that have been erected in Lincoln and the west. Incidentally, we would meution two prominent buildings that has been erected under their supervision, that of the "Little Building" and the "Lincoln Hotel." These buildings are absolutely fire proof, contain fire-proof doors, and re the only buildings in this section of the country that bears this distinc tion. These buildings alone stand as monuments to their ability, and we might mention many others that would be a credit to any city. These gen tlemen are men of large capacity and able to grasp these big undertakings, and it Is but natural that they have captured a large share of the import ant work In this section of the coun try. This firm has always shown a friendliness toward our cause, and we take pleasure in giving them prominent mention. JOHN WESTOVER, FOUNDRY. One of our most prominent home industries which deserves the hearty support and co-operation of all the citizens of Lincoln and the public in general is the establishment of John Westover, manufacturer of construct ural steel, and located at 920 N street. In this our home patronage edition, we can not urge too strongly upon the people of this vicinity, to patron ize home Industries exclusively. In doing this you are giving more em ployment to home workmen, who spend their money here, thus aiding greatly In the prosperity of our city. This concern has done much to adver tise the name and fame of Lincoln, and Mr. Westover is a gentleman of the highest standing and deeply inter ested In seeing the city grow. He has every facility for handling the large business that is constantly increasing, and we would give him prominent mention, and place his concern fore most in the ranks of Lincoln's most reliable manufacturing Institutions. GOOCH MILLING AND ELEVATOR COMPANY. The best Nebraska wheat made into the best Nebraska flour on Nebraska soil for Nebraska people is the reason for the successful mill established here a few months ago by the Gooch Milling and Elevator company. This mill is doing a large business through out this entire section of the country, and it is a well known fact that their flour cannot be excelled. Their at titude towards the cause of labor has the Lincoln Business College of this city. This institution is recognized as the leading business college in this section of the country. The system taught here is used throughout the entire civilized world and students come here to receive their training from all sections of the country. Many a successful business man and high salaried woman of this section can lay their clnnvs of their advance- ment. in the business world to the training that they, received at this, excellent . and unexcelled institution. We take pleasrre in speaking a good word for this well known school, and ask; the continued support of our members. E. C. Bigger is the presi dent, and W. N. Watson vice-president. WRIGHT DRUG CO. There is no -more popular drug store in Lincoln than the Wright Drug Store. This store is arranged in the most modern and attractive manner, and every customer is shown the ut most consideration by the employes and management Only the most ex pert and registered pharmacists are employed. The importance of care fully compounding medicines and pre scriptions is one which every person is alive to, and this store has become popular because they treat everyone right. This firm has always been strong friends of the laboring people and many of our members are num bered among their patrons. By the careful and courteous treatment shown their patrons they have won the entire confidence of the public. They fill all prescriptions exactly a3 the doctor orders them and they usa only the purest and freshest ingred ients. It is to your own interest to patronize this modern; drug store. They are located at Nineteenth and O streets. Eat at Elam's. LINCOLN BED SPRINGS CO. The various industries of our city are of the most commanding attention in that t'iiey carry almost every branch of endeavor. The Lincoln Bed Springs company , is an enterprise that commands attention in that it is putting on the market the best grades of bed-springs at the prices. The company is a large manufacturer of all kinds of bed-springs, and employs only the best workmen- in making them. Their goods find a ready market be cause of their excellence, and are al ways just as represented. We are pleased In this review to make, ref erence to the company and to advise our readers to buy their product, as they are handled by the most prom- inent dealers in this city and in the state. We wish to Impress upon the minds of our readers the advisability of always patronizing home concerns. This is a home concern and should hot only receive the support of the work ing man but of all other good citizens who are desirous of seeing Lincoln become a city twice the size that it is today. By giving our home con cerns the proper support we will be helping to accomplish these facts. Eat at Elam's. Eat at Elam's. : been most fair and honorable, and our members can show their apprecia tion of the same by demanding of their grocers the output of this mill. Their force of practical employes are paid the very best of wages for their labor, and they hold the management In the highest terms. "Gooch's Best Flour" is the brand that is fast win ning an enviable reputation for this firm. It should be remembered by every good citizen of Lincoln that thia flour Is made in our city and every dollar spent with this new concern CHIEF OF POLICE COOPER. Future writers in dealing with af fairs affecting the early history of Lincoln will be assured of one inter esting subject. This is P. H. Cooper, chief of police of the Lincoln police force. During his regime, Lincoln has seen its police service grow into one of the fineast organizations in the country. A thorough disciplinar ian and a natural born criminal hunter, Chief Cooper has brought the police force of Lincoln up to a standard ' of efficiency that is the boast of iti citizens. No city in the country is as free of evil-doers and lie has been a terror to criminals of all classes. Shrewd, quick, alert, with a discern ment that has been the marvel of men wlin hove tried to deceive him, he has directed man hunts that have resulted in running down some ot the al that ever operated in any municipality. Besides being a man of astute intellect he has a re markable memory for faces which has been a . discomf orture to many a who might otherwise have escaped the ultimate consequences of his act. It is saia or ijniei cooper Hint- he never forgets a crime and the criminal who hopes to escape the consequences of an act by forgetful lapses of time before he shows up ncruln mPK to erief if he is brought in contact with Chief Cooper. Con scientious and clean, Chief Couper s regime has been above reproach and ho ha won .the resnect and confi dence of all citizens for his work which has been above blemish. LINCOLN CANDY KITCHEN. Who in our city does not know of the "Lincoln Candy Kitchen," located at Fourteenth and. O streets, and who does not know of their bon bons, chocolates and dainties? If you are seeking to procure the best, you have certainly at some time or other teste.fi. the qualities of these well known con fections. The product of this con cern has been on the market in Lin coln for a number of years, and have at all times met with the approval of the most particular. This concern makes their own candies and this or itself is assurance that the goods are the very best. Alex Keriakedes is the proprietor of this popular place, and L. Cochevety Is the manager. These gentlemen are well known is enterprising business men and kave the interest of our city's welfare at heart at all times A great many of our members are patrons of this well known firm and that they have al ways received fair treatment is evi denced by their growing business. The Lincoln Candy Kitchen is a con cern that would be a credit to a city many times the size of Lincoln, and our citizens should feel proud of the fact that they have a concern of this kind in their midst. WESTERN GLASS AND PAINT CO. Those enterpiibes that are most closely allied with the building trades are the ones that have most benefited the city in its growth and develop ment. A house that is well known to contractors and builders and one that is in a condition to handle all orders promptly is that of the West ern Glass and Paint company, whose offices and store rooms are located at 301-317 South Twelfth street. They handle the products of the best manu facturers in all kinds of paints, oils and glass, anerl quote the lowest prices and make contracts to supply any orders given them. This concern does both a wholesale and retail busi ness and it is with pleasure that we refer to them at this time. This company is strictly a Lincoln concern, and they give .employment to no small number ot people. It is the plain duty of every good citizen to give the home concerns the prefer ence at all times, as by doing so you will be helping to make Lincoln big ger, broader and better. They are very progressive and are always after the latest as well as the best. One of their last acquisitions is Keystona a fiat paint for interior use that can be washed with soap and water with out marring or in anyway changing the surface. - It is well worth investi gating. means a boost for home manufac turers. There is no sane reason for any person to send their money to Minnesota, or some other foreign market when our concerns produce not only as good but a little better than the outside mills. It is our plain duty to foster ana encourage this new concern by giving them our undivided support. The Wageworker takes pleasure in recommending this new establishment to the readers of this our Annual 'Trcde Review Edition, on has questioned the standing or III .1 NEBRASKA'S STATE SILICA MINES Promises to Develop Into One of the State's Largest Industries. For years it has been generally be lieved that Nebraska' possessed no mineral wealth, and therefore it would be impossible to develop the mining industry. And now comes the knowl edge that Nebraska possesses great mineral wealth. More than that, it possesses a mineral that is unique in that it is found nowhere in the United States save in Nebraska. Silica is the name 01 me mineral, it is reaiiy pow dered pumice stone, and ever since the discovery of its myriad . uses the entire supply has been imported from Sicily. But recently two enormous de posits of this mineral have been dis covered in Nebraska, both in Harlan county. Silica is used in the manufacture of soap, cleansing powders, toilet arti- .1 03 t&HZ LINCOLN PHOTO SUPPLY CO. "I couldn't begin to tell you all I saw. It beggars description." Only a comparatively few years ago tourists made this observation when they re turned from their travels. Today no traveler ventures upon a pleasant jaunt without a kodak or a camera to photograph the interesting things seen on the trip. Inyentipns have been made in recent years which en able a person who knows absolutely nothing of photography to take and develop pictures of the finest quality. This is no idle fancy. It is the truth and firms like the Lincoln Photo Sup ply company, at 1217 O street, can prove the accurancy of this assertion. Today the newspapers are presenting the features of the day's events with pictures of the scenes caught with the kodak in fact, they are being used in every branch of social and business life. The kodak is as great an in vention as the typewriter or the pho nograph, and has become indispensable in many branches of work and pleas ure. And in Lincoln where the Lin coln Photo Supply company has built up a large business, they number among their customers many of the most prominent men in both business and industrial lines. This house car ries one of tho most complete lines of its kind in the west, and we take pleasure in giving them prominent mention at thia time. UNION LOAN & SAVINGS ASSN. There is no more important factor in the upbuilding of any city than a reliable loan ana savings association. Many of our members have been en abled to purchase and pay for homes through the Union Loan and Savings association. Officered by gentlemen of the highest integrity and ability, this association has helped many per sons to save a portion of their earn ings, thus adding greatly to the pres tige and prosperity of our city. When a person owns his own home he has a feeling of independence. The wage earners should stop wasting their money in rent receipts and start an account with the Union Loan and Sav ings association, and the money they are giving the landlord will help in Itaying for a home of their own. Many of the patrons have become in dependent from the saving of a dol lar or more a week. They aid you in every possible way to save, and its officers are gentlemen who have aided greatly in promoting the wel fare of Lincoln. Start a savings ac count with this reliable institution and you will be surprised how fast it will accumulate. They will also Ue glad to make you a loan to assist in the purchase of a home. Their home office is located at 1245 N street, and their phone numbers are: Bell 1967; Auto 2577. 1 n J" SILICA MINES OF THE EARL SOAP WORKS cles, etc., and its consumption is grow ing enormously. As a cleansing and polishing agent it has no equal. The greatest deposit of silica is owned by Homer Earl, and it is in such a posi tion, that it can be mined at a mini mum cost and without danger incident to the usual mine. Mr. Earl has or ganized a company and is preparing to establish a factory in Lincoln for the manufacture of all articles into the preparation of which silica enters. This means that Lincoln will in the near future be one of the greatest soap and toilet article centers in the United States. Plenty of capital is behind the. new enterprise. The Earl mines furnish the silica in an almost pure state. It is -easily mined and comes out entirely free from dirt or other deleterious matter, and only needs to be incorporated in to the articles to be manufactured. In this issue are two pictures showing . . C -- 151 rj-T 0 Mjfi j?. -zii VIEW SHOWING ANOTHER SECTION OF THE PORTER HEDGE ABSTRACT CO., (Abstracts of Title.) One can not be too careful in buying property or in making loans on prop erty to be sure of its title. Porter Hedge Abstract Co., in the Richards block, room 318, furnish abstracts and have the most complete facilities for making careful and accurate of th? titles of property in all parts of Lan caster county. Their clients are among the largest property owners and capitalists and investors in realty in the city and when a search is made a guarantee is given its accuracy, which protects the purchaser at all times. To our readers who are buy ing homes in this section we recom mend this company. Many of our readers are already its clients and know the courteous treatment and consideration shown them. It is al ways worth something to know that you are dealing with an absolute re liable firm, and when you deal with the Porter Herge Abstract Co., you can not possibly make a mistake. They furnish a $10,000 bond, approved by the county judge, which is an ab solute guarantee of good service. See this firm when you need anything in their line and vou will be treated right. ' , Ask your dealer for the "Hardy" work glove. sUnion Made, and made in Lincoln. SCHAUPP COAL COMPANY. The item of fuel alone is one of the most important considerations in con ducting any manufacturing plant of considerable size. And every house holder knows the importance of a re liable source of supply and the ad vantage of being able to purchase coal at a reasonable price. In such matters Lincoln has advantages which-are su perior to many larger cities. And among the number of large dealers in this line none are more worthy of particular mention than the Schaupp Coal Co. The superior qualities of coal this company carries is too well known for further comment here. The members ot this firm are well known to our citizens as broad-minded, enterprising and progressive business men, and are respected in commercial circles. The firm is always foremost in aiding any movement foi; the ad vancement of Lincoln, and The Wage worker takes pleasure in giving them prominent mention in this our Annual Trade Review Edition. A great many of our members are patrons of this firm, and that they have always been dealt fairly with is evidenced by the growing popularity and business of the firm. Eat at Elam's. -- the Earl mine. Already the mine is be ing worked and carload shipments of silica are being made to large soap manufacturers throughout the country. It is Mr. Earl's intention to enter upon the manufacture of articles upon a scale that will utilize practically the entire output of the mine. This will mean the employment of hundreds of people in Lincoln, a consequent ad dition of thousands of dollars toi the monthly pay roll, and a proportional increase in the volume of business transacted by Lincoln business men. The project is not based upon suppo sition, but upon actual fact. There is no competition In the raw product, for the nearest silica producer is sicilly, and the earthquake in Italy has ef fectually closed the mines of that country for many months to come. The securing of the Earl Company for Lincoln is one of the most important manufacturing coups ever made by a western city. l'- il 7 v:'- 1 SILICA MINES NATIONAL GAS LIGHT STORE. There is nothing so essential to the business man as good lights, and the lighting of the home is also an im portant factor in every household. Ed ward A. Reeder, the gas light man, lo cated at 1917 O street, sells the Na tional Automatic Inverted Gas Light. J The National Automatics have gained a world wide reputation, and the deliberative rooms of our National Capital are equipped with this won derful lighfT" They.. have been selected by the government because they give a strong mellow light," steady and at all times the very best. It 1s. a well known fact that our Uncle 'Sd.'niuel must have the very best on the mar ket, and in making his choice of Gas Lights he chose the, National Auto matic Inverted. This popular light has stood the time test, and the manufac- ' turers guarantee every light they put on the market. This is the only light having an automatic reguaitor, ana it can not be used on any other gas lamp. No matter what the place, the NflHnnal nan he instated to artisHcallv suit the surroundings. The economy of maintenance and the gas saved to the consumer are features that alone should command the attention of every , thinking citizen. If you are in terested in gas lights, and perfect lights at the least possible expense, call at Mr. Reeder's Gas Store, Or tele phone him and a competent man will call and explain more fully the good features of the Automatic Inverted. Bell 1307, Auto 6232. We also wish to call the attention of our readers o the National Automatic .Arc, the feature of which is that there is only one ori fice for the total number of mantles used. This light is especially adapted for store rooms, halls, churches, etc. Eat, at Elam's. See the "Hardy" Union Made work gloves, manufactured in Lincoln, which will be on. display at the Made in Lincoln Exposition to be held at the Auditorium, March 8th to 13th,' inclusive. ' Eat at Elam's.
