TIIE BEE: OMAIIA, TtTESDAY, MARCH 10, 1014. X Receipts From Merchants on This Page Are Valuable THow Long I Should a Col- Vlar Last?y i . Many men arc convinced Hint collar manufacturers con splro to make collars easily dcstrtictoblc, so that they can sell more of them. This Is ridiculous. There Is- too much competition If not honesty to permit that sort of n thing. The llfo of a collar depends upon how It is laundered. Our "non-crack" nnd "smooth finish" process will doublo the service of your collars. Our ''family wash" service Is pleasing thousand of house wives. "You are delighted when you open the package" tHU "WABHWOSD" OS THE BOMB BLUE WAGONS. PHONE DOUG. 919. S33Qf$ QpiNftw Qvtiwfy Qptiw IRISH ENTIRE WHEAT BREAD Wheat contains all of tho fifteen clcmonts that go to build up man's marvelous system; It hns produced a strong race of men. All other so-called foods combined do not contain tho neoeesaiy nutritious properties to keep man in food health. "Without tho IRISH ENTIRE WHEAT lillEAD a large portion of the human system would not bo nourished, even If ono partook of all tho foods to be had In this city, together with tho so-called whole wheat and bran bread. ' Eat plenty of the HUSH ENTIRE ,WIIEAT BREAD a( ovcry nleal and masticate it thoroughly, In tills way pure blood will bo made everj 24 hours, together with all the other fluids that are made by tho system, to take the place of tho waste. By eating the only food, the IRISH ENTIRE WHEAT BREAD, which nourishes the entire human system, you will add from 2C to SO years to your life, In continuous good health. Man's greatest asset Is perfect health. To keep In continuous good health, ho should eat plenty of tho "Staff of Life" at each meal, Courtney's IRISH' ENTIRE WHEAT BREAD. Lobo no time In securing a loaf. , (jjw&fc Qpuftw Qwjj (2f$$5w Qw&fW QjwftN Every Dollar Deposited to Open a New Account in the SAVINGS DEPARTMENT of THE MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK Counts 100 Votes in The Bee's Panama Contest Capital, $300,000 ' Surplus, $500,000 Undivided profits,$ 240,000 : . Total deposits, $7,000,000 THE MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK . 13th and Fa mam Streets LUTHER DRAKE, President FRANK I. HAMILTON, Vice President FRED PHAMTLTQN, Cashier i. B. H. MEILE, Assistant Cashier C. B. DUGDALE, Assistant Cashier NOTE:, Votes will not be" allowed for d'ther than bona fide new savlnr accounts. Full number of votes will bo allowed up to sixty days before closo-of contest wheb a limit of 10,000 will bo placed on each new account. NOTICE TO CONTESTANTS XTtzt Tun flay will publish the taudlnr of all coattitants who hare turned In their nomination coupons or cash oheoka for Toitt in this con test. Qt your reoelptt In by Satur day orenlne, so that your standing will appear In the list, thus letting your friends know that you arc com peting for a trip to the Panama ex position. 'BUILDINGS ARE60IN6 AHAED Construction Work at Panama Ex position Up to Schedule. MANY WILL BE FINISHED SOON Contestants' Standing Xfams. rta. of Totes. ray M. Watts &,094,60! Ruth A. rinner B.062.423 Charles Rail 1,009,388 I urs. Jimma . Ferry 758,391 Sylvia Kahna aia.Kau WUks Ward 133.038 Robert IiewU x,oma& 96,487 Mary 3. Aberly 33.17J O. A. XtTBtrom la obt Bam Stetnbertr 7,911 Urs. M. W. narblnna (1.867 Mrs. n. b. Smith a.eaa Clyde J. Jiuther 1,835 oe Sohalek 1,950 Herbert O. Wells l.ooo Jfc . Kettlen j.ooo Chris Slmonson, Utlca, Web 1,000 JtiUan Harris i ooo i son l.ooo v, xinnaon.. Marl JL. Hirers Jennie r. Washburn. Carles o. Thoma Myrtle Q. Huriim Jff??AB," Mortlmori." ri. v Bwensen.... Mrs. Robert X. Jones. . Myron Dtromit mV?" J0Pon " i!000 .1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 5: B. Srarts. "uninffberff. Taui Borton " . aenry K. Rtnr. 1,000 1,000 l.UUU 1,000 5ua towdsa , 1,000 "mow x. sock Jruoxsr . . Jule Waohsteln Harry Brney. Mrs, R, Btvsridr l.ooo 5Sf,'. Pln-?. 1 1 000 William Wlnanest looo 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 Oretohen Zdrar 1,000 """ wiveiy. ... 1,000 t iwi Wayns Riley l!ooo H. W. Baokar t naa Mrs. Jennla Martin ilMLB'.I!riok,,on' XearneyiHeb. John Cepleoha, BarweU, ZTab 1.000 1,000 1,000 ptnrhlnprj- I'nlncc nrlr, Cnmiilcteil nml Otlicra to llr Itvmly 11 r tiTrn Xow nnil the Flrt of Jnl-. "Tho proartss of tho phyelpal sldo of the exposition work during the last year enables mo to t?pcnt with assurance tho promlso urlElnally mndo two years ago, when 1 said thnt tho Pnnama-raclflo In ternational exposition would bo ready when Its gates opened February 20, 1815," said Charles C. Moore, president of tho Panama-Pacific International exposition. "All construction work Is fully up to schedule, nnd this schedule calls for tho completion of tho exhibit palaces by July l, 19H. Ono of them, the great ma chinery palace, Is prnctlcnlly completed now, soverat moro wilt bo finished In April or May, and will bo ready for tho Installation of exhibits by July 1, "Very actlo work has begun In tho concessions district on tho many beauti ful and claborato structures to bo erected by concessionaires to houso their attrac tions. All these men aro under rigid contract and bond to have their projects In complete working order on tho open ing da'. "Plans for tho numerous state build ings and for tho pavllllons of foreign nations aro now bolng submitted and rapidly approved, and, whtlo tho exposi tion Itself hns no direct control over tho erection of theso buildings, every In fluence that it may exert to expodlto their completion will b made, and I appre hend no serious delays In this part of the site. "There will bo approximately x hlblts from all parts of tho worm stalled In tho main exhibit palaces. Tho work of selecting representative exhibits and tho allottmcnt of spaco will shortly bo taken up and tho Installation of ex- How to Win a Free Trip to the Pana ma Exposition Italra of Contest. 1 The Beo offers and will award three round-trip tickets and expenses to the Panama Exposition, tho total cost of each trip to bo $200, as prizes to tho three con testants having the greatest number of points at the closo of the contest. 2 This contest open to everybody ex cept employes of advertisers on this page and of Tho Dee. 3 The contest page will bei published ono day each week and will run for a period of one year. . 4 Polnts will be figured on the basis of one point for each 1 cent shown on cash checks or receipts for purchases mado from advertisers on this page. 6 Cash checks must be deposited at or mailed to "Panama Contest Editor" The Beo not later than thirty days from data of payment of samo and receipts will ba issued for them. Contest to close November 7. 1914. Atl cash tickets and 'receipts must bo tnrn.ri Into The Bee office not later than 9 p, m. on closing day of contest, or If mailed,' must be postmarked not later than that hour. titbits will begin about July 1, thus giv ing exhibitors nearly eight months to gut ready. Extraordinary care has been taken to glva exhibitors facilities for the rapid handling of their goods, and there Is no reason why all the exhibits' should not be completely arranged weeks before tho gates are opened. "Thso exhibits will maka a representa tion of human achievement In the arts, sciences and Industries which 1 believe has never been surpassed, or even If equaled. "Wo have had over 7,000 applications for concessions, and those that have been given space aro on tho highest plane ns regards novelty, Interest and atracllon. OUf amusement district wilt be pleasantly remembered for years after tho exposi tion closes. 'Two hundred and six national and In ternational congresses havo already voted to meet In San Francisco during IMS, nnd It Is probable that tho number of or ganised bodies which will assemble In 1915 In San Francisco will be fully 50). "Tho plans for a great naval pageant nro progressing well, and from assur ances already received I am Justified In believing thnt there will bo few, If any, nations postesstng navies that will bo unrepresented In tho great fleet which will nssemblo at Hampton Roads, sa'l through tho Panama canal and through tho Golden Clato to tako part In our open ing exercises. "Detachments from tho nrmlos of many nations will gather In the exposition grounds during 1915 nnd In friendly ri valry will lllustrato their proficiency In frnts of warfare. "The vast preliminary vork of creating ii great unlversay exposition Is complete. Tho great responsibility confided by tho government tof tho United Htates to tho people of California Is being successful!) executed. "And as tho exposition palaces arise nnd the physical shell for this greatest of educative, celebrations assumes that beauty In which tho genius of master artists nnd architects conceive It, the People of America may rest assurred that their prldo and patriotism will find ex pression In n celebration that In Its high educational value, In Its ethical Influence and In Its splendor will worthily celebrate the supremo triumph of mankind In the Panama canal." FREE NOMINATION COUPON GOOD FOR 1000 VOTES Send or bring this coupon to tho "Panama Contest Editor" of tho Bco and you will reccivo 1000 votoa in tho Panama Contest. Only ono coupon will bo credited to a person. Namo Address WE CAN SELL RIGHT Diamonds Watches Jewelry Silverware Crystal Cut Glass BECAUSE WE BUY RIGHT - OVER 100 BRANCH STORES and More Added Every Week Our Watch Repair Pept. Largest in State; Experts Only Employed AT THE SIGN OF THE CROWN TtpymcouxH STAIRS 9 May Increase Aero Race Prize to One Million Dollars A movement to Incrcaso the grand- prlzo money of the Panama-Pacific Interna tional globe-girdling aviation race to tho tremendous flguro of $1,000,000 was In augurated by a telegram received by President C. C. Mooro of the exposition from tho aero clubs of America and transmitted by him to Arnold ICruckman, manager of tho bureau of aeronautics of the exposition, for his action. Stimulated by the announcement of the Panama-Pacific world raco, a series of long-distance races between tho seven great capitals of Europo and Monte Carlo aro being planned. Theso races wilt demonstrate tho feasibility of tho great raco of 1916, Mosquitoes. Mistake Statue for Person The Illumination engineers, of the Panama-Pacific International exposition havo recently been experimenting, wlth red, purple and Iron rays, seeking to give, to statuary by night tho flush of human flenh by day. , While throwing a combination of tho rays upon . n.5.liid nlnster model of the Venus de Mllo an effect so like the glbw of a human countenance was secured that a . . ..tAna win, frlAartlV nAf)lfl I10CK Ol III(1IWU1 . were attracted to the neck and shoulders of the model, breaking their bins in meir. attempts to drill througn tno piaster. WILL DEVELOP PLAN OF INTERNATIONAL PATROL A plan whereby tho United States, Qrcat Britain and Franco will patrol tne At lantlo ocean wjth scout cruisers carrying supplies of gas, oil and equipment. Is being developed In connection with tho Panama -Pacific "international aviation rnnlpnt. Theso cruisers will convoy the racers across the Atlantic and Pacific npans. the United States patrollng and marking the course from -Belle Island to Capo Talrweather,' France from Cape Falrweather to Iteykjavlk, Iceland, and Great Britain from Iceland to tho He brides. Each aeroplane will carry one passenger and will be permitted to land on the cruiser, or, In the case of hydro aeroplanes, upon the water near the ves sels to take on supplies when necessary. Panama ISzpoaltlon JVotea. Tha Central Association of Dutch Flower Growers of Holland has decided to take part in a collective exniblt at the Panama-Pacific International expo sition in San Francisco nest year. In the exhibit will be a great display of almost priceless tulips. The Argentine republic has aptroprlated $1.20,000 for its participation in the Panama-Pacific exposition. It promises a display of Its agriculture, live stock and Industrial and social procreas tin surpassed by the nations of tbe world, not even br the United States. henj. Franklin Said-" "Drive thy business or it will drive thee Poor Richard's AIiubdac. The keen competition in busi ness today demands that you use every effort to hold your old customers and to get new ones. Your place of busi ness must be clean, bright and attrac tive and your stock must be well dis played. Tungsten Store Lighting Draws New Customers Under the pure white rays of the Tungsten Lamp your stock will appear to best advantage. The brilliantly lighted store attracts trade. Electric illumination does not contaminate the air nor dirty the walls and stock. You should investigate today. Omaha Electric Light & Power Company fSAY GOOD BYE to tho old "broom and dust pan method" of cleaning tho house. Stop stirring up tho du3t and filling the house with gorm-loden air. Tho Kclipso Electric CIcnncr draws out nil oC tlio dirt and dust without trouble nnd hnrd work, ltcqtiit-cs nit oiling. FOR BALK 1JY "THE ELECTRIC SHOP" Wolfe Electric Co 1810 FARNAM STREET. TYLER 1414 Wo hnvo n low slightly used machines nt cut prices. They will sell quickly, so don't lose ruiy time. Call or writo u today. SOME REAL CUT PRICES In Toilet Goods and Perfumes Your cholco Jap Rooo, Paltuollvo or Vogotaulo Oil Soap, at . . Gd 25o IMcksockor's Skin Soap 14d 2Bc pkg. Roger & Gallot I'or fumod Rico Powder, In flesh or whlto 14d 25o Trailing Arbutus Talcum for 15 GOc Mnlviua Cream for ... . 29 50c Lajouno Pink Roller Masaago Cream for , 20d $2.00 Haublgant'B Ideal Extract, per oz. SI. 30 25c Massatta Talcum for.. 12 50c Madam Iso'bolls Powder 20 $1.00 Madam Ise'bcllfl Turkish Bath Oil 59d 75o Madam Iso'bclla Wrinkle Pasto and Skin Food for... 30c 50c MeloroEo Cream for. . . .29i 25c Haublgaut's Rice Powder for 14 1 lb, Mulo Team Borax, this weol, for 7J 50c Madam Luclllo's Comploxion Powdor, por box 14 $1.60 Oauraud'a Oriental Cream for 88d 25a Cromo do Mlridoa for 14 Harmony Perfumes, Toilet Wa ters, Cold Creams and Powders on special demonstration. SHERMAN & McCONNELL DR1G CO. 4 REXALL DRUG STORES All in Prominent Locations 7h FOR A GOOD PIANO During th last wck of our great ALTER ATION SALE you can buy a first-olaat uaad or stor-worn piano at $75 to $175 This grand sale includes the following makes: HaUett & Davis, Sterling, Bradbury, New by & Evans, Kimball, Kleiner, James-IIalBtrom, Stegcr, llospe and Richmond. SPECIAL TERMS FOR THIS SALE. A. HOSPE CO. Our 48th Year 1513 Douglas Sir "BVHaVhVHHHHiiHBYHHHhlBVhlaVaVHHIiHr It '" -it "Al" Dresher Saw a Robin Yesterday Yes, "Al" saw tho pleasant little harbinger of spring, as he was coming to work yesterday. Says "Al" to himself: "Spring's coming! We are going to be rushed to death soon, But WHY do folks wait until the very last moment to bring their clothos In to bo cleaned? Of course we've got a $57,000 plant and moro workers than any other plant this stde of Chicago, but even so, it's a load on us when EVERYBODY wants his work at ONE time!" Now, then,- dear public help poor "Al" and his workers, and help yourself at tho same time. Dresher Brothers have dressmakers, tailors, dyers, bush elmen, alteration hands, feather curlers, hat blockers, rug cleaners, etc., by the scores; they are busy now, but they'll be in a positive "stew" to get out tho work that will come in a few days. Why don't you do as "Al" says: "Please send la your work NOW?" Phpne number. Is Tyler 345. Dresher Brothers Dry Cleaners and Dyers 2211-2213 FARNAM STREET, OMAHA.