THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: FEBRUARY 4. 1917.
11 A
MR. REALTOR MAKES
DEBOTIN OMAHA
Members of Omaha Seal Es
tate Board Get Copyrighted
Name from Patent.
ED SLATES HAKES SPEECH
If the word "Realtor" is not yet in
the English dictionary it is time it
were crawling in, for it is going to be
a word. It is copyrighted now,' hav
ing been invented by the National As
sociation of Rea'. Estate Boards. It
stands for a man in the real estate
business, . who U a member of the
local organization and also of the
national body.
President Ed M. Slater of the
Omaha Real, Estate board discusses
the newly organized Omaha Real Es
tate board and the adoption by its
members of the terra "Realtor" in the
following way:
"For thirty years the leading real
estate men of Omaha have been as
sociated together in the Omaha Real
Estate exchange. Through this as
sociation good fellowship, friendly re
lations, better methods of dealing,
and a much better standing for our
business have all been brought about.
Some years ago we joined other real
estate organizations in different cities
in organizing a National Associa
tion of Real Estate Exchanges. This
has also promoted the better inter
ests of real estate men throughout the
country, tending to make the busi
ness what it ought to be, a profes
sion. Aimosi wnnoui exception, uiosc
who have been members of these real
estate exchanges or real estate boards,
as most of the associations are now
known, have only had good words
to say of their membership in them.
A Profession Now.
"If you are a member of onr Real
Estate board, which name we now use
instead of 'exchange,' we are sure
that you will agree with us that it
has been well worth your while, and
that with the plans in prospect much
will be done tfi assist you in your
business and establish oar vocation as
a profession in this city and surround
ing territory.
"Through all these years there have
been frequent attempts made to put
our organization upon a better finan
cial basis. It has been felt that it ought
to be worth something financially to
be a member of the Omaha Real Es
tate" exchange or board. Only re
cently has this plan been worked out
We are now organized as a stock
company with $2,500 capital, par value
ot each share A membership in
the Omaha Real Estate board now
carries with it a certificate of stock.
This has raised the membership fee
from $10 to $25, the annual dues from
$6 to $20. This increase has ' been
brought about by practically the
unanimous consent of the members
of our board, for two reasons: First,
to have more money with which to
advertise and advance the interests
of our calling; and, second, to give
ns a fund with which to make real
estate investments, out of which we
think will come considerable profits.
A moment's thought will convince
anyone that a body of real estate
men such as compose our member
ship, ought, together, to make some
mighty good investments. 'Our mem
bership feels that this is a profitable
nlan for the individual members as
well as for the organization.
That New Name.
"Another reason why it is worth
while to be a member of the Omaha
Real Estate board is based upon the
adoption by the National Association
of Real Estate boards of a new name
to be given to members of the real
sstate boards of the country, these
boards being in turn members of the
national association. This name,
"Realtor" has been copyrighted by
the national organization. It will be
placed upon the stationery, signs, ad
vertisements and wherever the name
of the individual agent may be seen.
It will distinguish the real estate
man who is a member of the real estate
board from one who is not It will
indicate to the public that here is a
real estate dealer or agent who has
accepted the code of ethics adopted
by his real estate board and put out
by the national association. It will,
in good measure, put the entire or
ganization back of the individual in
his dealings with the public, and if
the public has any complaint he can
make it known to the board. This
will have the effect of relieving the
business of the "curb-stoner" or of
those who are not willing to accept
the code of ethics adopted by the or
ganization of real estate men. A
The proposition of set
ting aside a day designat
ed as "Thrift Day" is a
very good one, and thrifty
people generally are care
ful as to the investment of
their regular savings (be
cause , all thrifty people
save regularly). In de
ciding the nature of the
investment in which they
place their savings, the
one which naturally ap
peals to them is the Sav
ings and Loan Associa
tions, because they receive
a good rate of interest and
their savings are absolute
ly secured and readily
converted into cash when
necessary.
The Commercial Sav
ings and Loan Association
has assets of $1,175,000.
00, and has been in busi
nessfor the past thirty
years. We will be pleased
to assist all thrifty people
in saving their money,
giving them a good rate of
interest on same, and in
acquiring homes.
Commercial Sav
ings and Loan Ass'n
P. J. Sheehy - - President
Jas. J. Fitzgerald - Sec'y
4931 So. 25h St.,
OMAHA, NEB.
Realtor" will be a term of honor.
a recommendation and a mark of ef
ficiency in business.
"In behalf of the Omaha Real Es
tate board, this statement is sent out,
not only to the members of the board.
but to all real estate agents m Oma
ha who maintain an office, and have
a standing in the community. We ask
the continued loyal support ot those
who are members, and we solicit the
membership of those who have not
before been affiliated with us. The
secretary will be pleased to furnish
to any agent who may desire, fur
ther information and a copy of the
"Code of Ethics" and such further
particulars about membership as he
may wish. Any member of our execu
tive committee, or member of our
board, will also be pleased to give
those who may contemplate member
ship with us further information."
THRIFT IN LITTLE
TfflKBlG ITEM
Season for Small Economies
Not Niggardliness, But
Good management.
TO ADDRESS SALESMEN'S
CONGRESS HERE.
SUCCESS DEPENDS ON THRI
"Don't take the top sheet," is the
order issued by a large insurance
company to its employes when tak
ing stationery from the stock room.
The reason is, the top sheet is soiled
and dusty and must be thrown away,
only to leave another top sheet to
become soiled and wasted.
Over the electric button in a large
hotel is the request: "We would ap
preciate the favor if'you will turn out
the light when leaving the room."
Some hotels furnish a large cake of
soap for each room daily, whether
the guest changes or not, the bulk
of which is wasted, while other hotels
furnish a small cake just large enough
for a day's use. Some hotels have
the heavy and costly cunterpanes
laundered every day, while others
have the maids turn the covers back
each night to avoid soiling.
The reason for these small econo
mies is not niggardliness, but good
management Of what us is a large
cake of soap when a small one
answers the same purpose? Why burn
the light when you are out of a room?
Why soil expensive lien when a little
care would prevent? j
If every employe in a large office
wastes but one sheet Of paper a day,
and every guests burns hours of
needless light, the yearly cost is enor
mous. If a hotel can save' but a cent
a room a day on soap, it means a
yearly saving of $1,500 in a hotel
with 500 rooms. If every bundle that
goes out of a department store has
half a cent's worth of needless paper
and twine, the loss is a large item
in the firm's profit and loss account
A certain restaurant found that it
cost $30,000 a year to supply bread
and butter gatis, and by charging
but 10 cents for this service turned
a loss of $30,000 into a profit of $50,
000. That is a good management,
however much we may grumble at
the 10-cent tax.
Success in business, success in life,
is a matter of applying thrift princi
ples to little things. We too often
forget that dimes make dollars. And
as' waste counts up fast, so savings
grow apace.
Barristers' Club Elects
R. M. Switzler President
The Barristers' club at its weekly
meeting in the Commercial club
rooms elected R. M. Switzler, presi
dent; Silas Harris, vice president, and
Ray Higgins, secretary-treasurer.
N. H. WILLIAMS.
The second regular meeting of the
World's Salesmen congress, Omaha
chapter, will be held at the Rome
hotel in the banquet hall on Monday
night. February 5. N. H. Williams,
sales manager of the Cushman Motor
company of Lincoln, will address the
club on Education ot salesmen.
Des Moines Man Called to
Door of Home and Killed
Des Moines, la, Feb. 2 John
Marks, 38 years old, was called to
the door o. his home on the edge of
town shortly before midnight by an
unknown caller, who killed him in
stantly with a shotgun. The shot was
tired less tnan two teet trom nis
face.
Marks was troused from his bed
by the visitor, who called to him by
i r t-i 1 I -
nis nrsi naiuc. juc puuic iitc umuc
no arrests. ,
STYLE'S THE THING
1THADT0S NOW
Show at Chicago Just Closed
Reveals What the Public
Wants.
MANY ATTEND FROM HERE
The seventeenth national automo
bile show ended last night at the Chi
cago coliseum. Exhibitors could not
begin to take care of the hundreds
that crowded around their booths.
Like the New York show, styles
were the most dominant feature of
the Chicago show. The manufacturer
whose only claim is that of utility
will find an unresponsive audience in
the United States this year, is the
opinion among motor authorities.
This year, the throngs of show
visitors did more than merely review
the show as a whole. Their interest
was definite and they were actually
selecting the particular cars they
wanted for this year. Then, too, the
desire to buy was backed up by the
indispensable ability to pay for cars.
Heretofore many show visitors had
the desire, but this year they had in
addition the ready money.
The prosperity of numerous manu
facturers and their appreciation of the
splendid co-operation of the dis
tributors and dealers was evidenced
on every hand. Numerous banquets
were given to the dealers and in each
instance thev were most elaborate.
Among the Omahans connected
with the automobile industry who
visited the Chicago show were: C. 0.
Powell, W. L. Killy, C. W. Francis
George E. Toozer, Joe Gerspacher, J
R De Jong. J. P. Lynch, W. H. Head
F. L. Haller, H. B. Noyes, Fred Hill,
M. J. Cavanagh, jr.; L. E. Doty, L. T,
Traynor, W. N. Hellen, F. J. Mc
Shane, M. S. Livingstone, George H.
HnnlNtnn. H. Pelton. Marvin Light,
F. E. Miller, Ralph Hayward, W. T.
Hause, Guy L. Smith, F. A. Bixby, W.
The Y.W. CA. Stands for
Thrift and Efficiency
EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT
Which will it be? English, French, German, Spanish. Home
Nursing, First Aid, Current Events, Expression, Hairdressing and
Manicuring, Sewing, Millinery, Cooking or Gymnasium? Now
is the time to decide. The new term begins Monday, February
12, and all who are considering joining a class should be ready
I to begin at that time.
GOOD HEALTH
! counts! Why not improve yours by gymnasium work? In our
I classes yon are sure of relaxation, a good time, new poise and
I new power.
GOOD CLOTHES
tount! Why not make your own dresses, lingerie and hats, thus
ii having twice si many for the same amount of money? Once learn
' dressmaking and millinery under our experienced teachers and
you will always be well dressed at small expense.
GOOD TIMES
I at oar clubs, classes, entertainments. Sunday afternoon vespers,
I followed by the social hour.
! r RED CROSS FIRST AID
I Official Red Cross First Aid, day and evening courses will be
I given if a sufficient number register. Those who pass the ex- I
amination at the end of the course will be given the American I
a Red Cross certificate. , J
(The work will include general directions for first aid, treat- I
ment of shocks, bandaging, bruises, sprains, dislocations, fractures, I
wounds, burns and scalds, heat exhaustion, freezing, suffocation, I
drowning, fainting, poisoning, , common emergencies, home .pre- J
Iparation for sick and injured, etc. Z
The course consists of 10 lessons. $2.50 for 10 lessons. I
E. Knshier. W. T. Wilson. I. R. lami
sun, Carl Changstrom, J. M. Opper, ' 1
W. M. Clement. H. F. Orr, Hob Con-! B
nell, Joe.M. Dine, M. Zucker, Lee!
Huff, R. C. Smith and S. 1". LaDue. I
Omaha Bee representative. H. E. j
Sidels, Jack French and Mr. Card of i
Lincoln. T. J. Boland of Council j
Bluffs and A. H. Jones of Hastings.
Neb., who are also closely identified j
with Omaha auto row, were also at- j
tendatits. I
THRIFT!
Ta!a!r
Save your
Dimes and
get a
Kodak,
Brownie
or Premo
Camera.
Deposit
10 cents
with us
and we
will give
you a
KODAK BANK
This amount to be refunded to you when the bank is re
turned with your accumulated savings for the purchase of
a Kodak or Camera, as indicated by the imprint on the
bank. ,
BEGIN NOW ViSf
THE ROBERT DEMPSTER COMPANY
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
1813-1815 Fiiuni St.
308 South 15th St.
COMMUNITY
THRIFT
CENTER
Growing deposits of our
bank indicate he in
creased prosperity of our
people as a THRIFT
center we extend a cor
dial invitation to utilize
our facilities this and any
day. Our depositors are
protected and fully guar
anteed under the State
bank law,, and further
have the full directorate
of the Strong Stock Yards
National Bank behind
them.
SOUTH OMAHA
SAVINGS BANK
4801 So. 24th St
NAMES OF OFFICERS
H. C. BOSTWICK - President
TRUMAN BUCK - Vice Pres't
F. R. GETTY Cashier
Paying Off the Mortgage
The man who owns a home insures it against fire. The man who has a mort
gage on his house should protect it in event of his death or permanent disability
otherwise the home may be lost by foreclosure of the mortgage as certainly
as it may be lost by fire.
and the paying off of the mortgage dur
ing the lifetime of the insured. - Assume
your home is mortgaged for $2,000. You
intend to pay it off by installments of
$200 a year. A Ten-Year Endowment
Policy, aged 35, requires you to save
only $181.88 a year, and it will pay off
the mortgage at the end of ten years or
immediately at death. Assume the mort
gage is for $4,000. A Twenty-Year En
dowment Policy will cost only $190.08 a
year for twenty years, and your mort
gage is taken care of whether you live
or die.
TOMS. KELLY
Tyler 861. 1 "The Insurance Man" City Nat Bank Bldg.
When a home is mortgaged a Life
Insurance Policy for the amount of the
mortgage should be immediately se
cured.' Any plan of paying off the mort
gage by saving is imperiled by the pos
sibility of death. A Life Insurance Pol
icy affords a certain and far better
method than any plan of saving. A
whole Life Policy at a low cost or a
Limited Payment Policy will take care
of the mortgage at the death of the in
sured, while an Endowment Policy com
bines both the certainty of insurance
Warships May Be Used
To Convoy U. S. Vessels
Washington, Feb. 3. It was slated
here this afternoon that the convoy
ing of merchant ships to Europe by
United Slates warships is under con
sideration. The sailing of American vessels for
Europe is now considered by the
-State department as a military meas
ure. No general order has yet none
out, it was indicated at the depart
ment, but the intention of the United
States is said to be to take every
physical precaution for the protection
of such ships.
Official announcement was made
late this afternoon that Ambassador
Hernstorff's rasspi rts were sent him
at 2 o'clock. The ambassador's depar
ture iroin the United Mates will be
arranged in conferences between the
Swiss minister and the State depart-
The Corn Exchange
National Bank
Welcomes the account of the man or woman of moderate
means. It is as easy and free of red tape to start an ac
count in this bank as it is to start an account with your
grocer.
By depositing your earnings with the Corn Ex-
change National Bank and paying all bills with checks,
you have positive proof of payment and know where
your money has gone.
The officers of this bank deem it a pleasure to ex
plain its service.
CORNER FIFTEENTH AND FARNAM
r
WHY NOT BE THRIFTY ? ,
r I 1J- fJ p P 15 merely common sense in the handling of
J money. Spend less than you earn and eep
an eye on the future. Our aim and purpose is to encour
age thrift by the saving of small sums. The greatest good and
highest profit comes from a savings account that is ep growing
by frequent additional payments.
YUr Df WE WILL HELP YOU OWN
W try ray Kent f your own home
Paying rent is like burning money. Our plan of small monthly pay
ments makes it easy for a renter to become a home owner. ;
Bankers Savings & Loan Association
1505 Farnam Street A. D. Touzalin, Secretary
ill . " l
A Habit Worth Having
Have you the habit of saving something every month or
every week? And saving for a purpose.
It is a growing habit; many iri Omaha are acquiring it, (
and it's worth trying.
The Saving Habit means a fund ready for emergencies,
for insurance, for taxes, for illness, for a vacation trip.
There may be a surplus enough to buy a bond.
This is a good time to begin. '
The Savings Department is
on the Ground Floor either
Farnam or Sixteenth street .
entrance. ,
Come in. j ' - r
I irsi National
Bank of Omaha
THE
Merchants National Bank
of Omaha, Neb.
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY
Capital, Surplus and Profits, $ 1 ,51 1 ,824,73
Deposits, $10,164,324.68
Total Assets, $1 1,726,149.41
WE WELCOME SAVINGS ACCOUNTS N
LUTHER DRAKE,
President.
B. H. MEILE,
Cashier.
FRANK T. HAMILTON,
Vice President
S. S. KENT,
Assistant Cashier.
FRED P. HAMILTON,
Second Vice President
F. A. CUSCADEN,
Assistant Cashier.