Image provided by: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, Lincoln, NE
About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 11, 1917)
ABBOTT RETURNS; - BIG CONTRACTS Largest Chalmers Dealer in , United States Also Secures New Territory for the Omaha Office. "V E. V. Abbott, general manager of the Western Motor Car company, re turned from Detroit last week with a Chalmers contract for 1918, including an additional strip of Nebraska terri tory. The Western Motor Car com pany will also continue as distributors in Kansas and Oklahoma through their Wichita branch. During one of the sessions between Abbott and Walter E. Flanders, presi dent of the Maxwell-Chalmers organi zation, the business of the various Chalmers distributors was drawn up in comparative form and it was found that the Western Motor Car com pany bears the distinction of being the largest Chalmers distributor in the United States. ' Knoblock Works Manager Of Cleveland Tractor Co. A significant sign of the times is seen in the manner in which progres sive tractor manufacturers are draw ing into their organizations men who have made reputations for themselves in the automobile industry. ' An example of this is the appoint ment of A. F. Knoblock as works manager of the Cleveland Tractor company, makers of the crawler or track-laying tractor, developed by Rollin H. White of the White motor car and motor truck fame. Mr. Knoblock was' one of. the pioneers in the automobile field, hav ing been one of the founders of the North way Motors company some 16 years ago, and associated in a man agerial capacity with the General Mo tors eompany. . Later he became identified with the Cole Motor company at . Indianapolis as vice president and general manager. WEST AMBLEK Mrs. A. J. Wisler left Wednesday, in company with her young niece, Beatrice Lynch, for Chicago to spend the week-end with her sister, Mrs. Fred Lynch. Mrs. J. W. Russell and son, Loyd, left Wednesday for Denver to meet Mr. Russell,' who is on his way home from Billings. Together they will return, in their auto. Mr. and Mrs. Watkins Wolfe are the proud parents of a son, their first born. Miss Anna Harris, Manly, Neb., was the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur King. ' Harvey Cans of -Canada is the week-end guest of his uncle, John Armburst and family. Fred Garlsen of Harlan, la., and his sister, Mrs. A. Jacobsen, of Fort Crook, were over Sunday to help their mother, Mrs. Ola Carlsen, celebrate her 68th birthday. ' Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fulmer, West Side, spent the week-end with their parents at Hamburg, la. ' Miss Harriet Grovcr, Council Bluffs, was the week-end guest of her brother, E. G. Grover.in Eckerman. Mrs. F.'C. Potter entertained the first of the week for her sister, Mrs. i. u. isenoen ana two eniiaren, wno leave Tuesday for Los Angeles to re side permanently. Mr. and Mrs. Mills were also guests. Mrs. Guy Whitelock brought her daughter, Mrs. Charles Swardfigger of Ashland, to the hospital for treatment Mrs. Whitelock la the guest of her niece, Mrs. Charles Baarman. Mrs. Thed Jacobsen and son, How ard, and niece, Violet - King, left Wednesday ior Nebraska. City to spend the week-end with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. F. Cockayne, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Wisler, J. Bostock, William Vickers and T. Goodnough surprised vMr. and Mrs. Paul Ebener Monday evening and had ,a royal time. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Gantz, who have been the guests of their twin daugh ters, Mesdames Warren Ryder and, George Cadwellader , at Marsland, Neb., the last month, returned home Saturday. " " Miss Blanche Bir, who has been the guest of her cousins, J. E. Gar man and family in West Side, re turned to her home Monday in Blanchard. " Mrs. Frank Dunn will entertain the West Side Woman's Christian Tem perance Union Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Mabel Schwalm, who has been in the hospital for treatment, has re turned to her home. Mr. and Mrs. David Johnson gave a dinner Sundayn honor of the return of her mother, Mrs. J. Johnson, from Looinis, Neb. Plates were laid for Mrs. J. Johnson and daughter, Mrs. Nettie, Mrs. I. A. Miller, Miss Verna Todd and Mr. and Mrs. D. Johnson. Pete Rasmussen, who has been in Lincoln for the summer, left Monday for Denver and Casper. , Mrs. H.; Claggett entertained for her circle of the Woman's Christian Temperance union at her home on Leavenworth Heights Tuesday. Mes dames H. and C Nielsen, M. Mitchell, L. L. Wdlnainc, T. G Jensen. M. Johnson, T. Tox O'Wrieth, D. Givens, M. Lindquist, I. T. Fulmer, E. Grover, M. G. Mallon, F. Hammond and E. Chenwortli were, present Miss Ellen Hanson entertained the following of her schoolmates at a party on Friday night: Misses Mur ef .Tullis Martha Garman Margaret Jacobsen, Pauline Gilmore, Anna Duflff y, Mildred Dickens, Martha Smith, Margaret Thompson and Messrs. Ernest Jensen, Raymond Tul lis, Herbert Van Dusen, Walter Wil son. Clarence Weston, Alfred Nelson. The young women of the West Side will give a dancing party "at Woodmen Hall Saturday evening fof the benefit of the soldier boys who have gone to the training camps and ' with the proceeds will send Christmas boxes to the following boys of the West Side: Ray Cole, John Garman, George Parker, C Young, Walter Barkci-, James Moore,, Donald Davis, Seldon Smith, Bernvg Sorrenson, Harry Murray, Arthur Jensen, George Young, Carl Anderson, Harry Nelson, Franz Sorrensen, Norris Anderson, Alfred Jensen and Soren Doll. V The following young people of the West Side gave Mr. and Mrs. Park Edgar a house wanning in. their new home on West Pine street Friday eve ning. It was a complete surprise. Mr. and Mrs. W. R.' Blacketr, E. G. Grovcr, H. and C Nielsen. F, C Jen sen, R. and Earl Stevens. A. E. Dowl ing; R. G. Chenowith, J. J. Fulmer, Louis Armburst and the Misses Sarah Givens and Gurtha Long were pres . cnt : , Women Mechanics Take Places in Rail Road Shops of Men Gone to Front L 'mm M.,r- i,T,,r,"'," t Swl ijt V U Tv4 i ofo : rJU-fev J 4 e&'t 7 I tztfftrzzL With hundreds of thousands y9ung men called to the colors and now in, France, in the army canton ments, or the camps, the industries of the United States begin to find them selves short of man power. When the call came for women to take the places made vacant ' by. the young men. the first response came from the central west. The women of Omaha have been in the front ranks' and hundreds of them are doing the work formerly performed by men; as a rule, working for wages correspond ingly as high. In ft is respect it may be said that employers have not taken advantage of the circum stances or conditions, but have paid the female help the same wages as they paid men doing the same class of work. ' Late in the summer it became ap parent that there was a scarcity of help in the big office buildings and women were hfrcd as elevator con ductors. These young vomen made good. The packing houses dropped in line and as fast as the young men enlisted and . went to war the va cancies were filled by women where the work was not too heavy, and in every instance, it is said, they have made good.; When the call for volunteers went out, something like 300 young men trom the Union Pacific headquarters and general offices of the system im mediately enlisted. .Not long after ward, 500 more went and subsequently another 500 went out to follow '"Old Glory."' Taking 1,300 men out of the employ of one concern interferes with the efficient conduct of the busi ness. However, it had been fore casted that large numbers of the men would enlist and company officials took . advantage, of conditions Vthat might arise and commenced drilling an army of women for office and cler ical duties. Women are now em ployed in nearly every office from one end of the system to the other, doing the same character of work that was formerly performed by the men and at the same wages, and all are making good. , Recently on the Union Pacific sys tem the women have been admitted into the mechanical department of the road, where the doors were closed against them, not because of probable incompetence, but because it was thought that physically they were not strong, enough to do the work. In some of the shops out on the line a few 'women were given trial and they immediately made good. The re- nsult was that more women were em- pioyeo..ana aunng me iasi xiirec months they have taken . up avoca tion that formerly were only for men. On the Union Pacific women are not running or stoking engines, but in the shops they are repairing cars, running lathes and handling the most intricate machinery. Officials of the company assert that they are quick to learn and that they do their work well and that in all cases it will com pare favorably with that of the men. So far as the Omaha shops are concerned the company officials as sert that women have not been called into them to fill the places held by men. In4the shops here the majority of th; men are old timers and, as a rule, have passed the age when they would be accepted for army service. Miss Julia Wilson of Raymond, Neb., spent a few days last week vis iting among old friends here. Mr. Earl Davey left Monday for Camp Funston, where he will enter the quartermaster's service as clerk. He enlisted some time ago, but re- If Irs 1( i irSni ii ki ; ' V- Wm fff-V U.S. Government- ' -S ; 1 I y 2! 4R Tr--prTiC . SUM . H FRST of Its type, this handsome four-passenger Foursom is now pattern for the tntlr . industry. The style and dash of its"destroyer" lues have captivated public and manufacturer, alike. For those- who desire the Sport type of car. with long, low, rash lines, yet designed in perfect taste this King fears bo competition. , Narrow and racy , it seats lour in comfort, has lengthy leg room, -and is equipped with four doors. , - The two front seats are of the "bucket type and are eaca nineteen inches wide. Fitted to the back - . pf these seats is a combination tonneau and "handy" . lamp which may be removed from its socket and carried anywhere about the car. ' A locked compartment Just behind the rear eat provides generou and convenient storag ptce. v i I King prices have not been Increased. Telegrapn advlesj Just received states a sub . ; stantial -increase, must be made soon.. Buy now and save $200. NOYESrKILLY MOTOR CO. ? Omaha Factory Distributor. - i ceived his appointment only re cently. , Mrs. J. Calvert entertained the Loyal Daughters' club at her home Tuesday evening. Knitting was the program of the evening. A number of the members registered for the first aid class, Mrs. T. H. Smith, formerly of Ben son, Is a guest at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. H. Fike. The Woman's club met at the city hall last Thursday. The program was a study of war and foreign countries. Mrs. Frank Pence entertained at her home Tuesday evening for Miss Julia Wilson. The guests were: Misses Carrie Crossett, Helen Mor ton, Kate Vair Horn, Irene Pence, Mary Butler, Ethel Burt, Elizabeth Nelson, Alice McCreary and Julia Wilson. Mrs. F. Pence and Mrs. Bradford Hiles, Mrs. William BurnelL The members of the high school senior class went to Elmwood park Wednesday afternoon for a "wiener" roast and general good time. They were accompanied by the principal and and teachers of the high school. Mrs. J. H. Meeker has returned to her home in Decatur, la., after a visit with her daughter. Mr. and Mrs. John Speedie have moved to their farm near Springfield. Nb. They resided here, a number of year. Mr. and Mrs. C. 11. Moul throp have moved into their home, which they have purchased. Mrs. P. S. Rosander was hostess for the English Lutheran Ladies' Aid society last Wednesday, and Mrs. W. H. Reed for the Methodist on the same day. Mr. John Sagar went to Stanberry, Mo., Wednesday, where he was called by the death of his father, who died at the age of 88 years. Miss Helen Jorgenson entertained the Guild at her, borne last Monday evening. Mrs. Arthur Gwyne of Florence spent Thursday visiting with friends here. Mr3. James Gallagher entertained for the Good Times Card club at her home last Thursday. - A'son was born to Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Persons last week at the Metho dist hospital. The Men's club of the Methodist church entertained at an oyster sup per Thursday evening for about 60 men. An address was made by Dr. St. Clair of Council Bluffs, and others by a number of Benson men. who are making an effort to raise a $5,000 debt by the first of the year. Four -Door Toursedan New Improvements ! Don't deny yourself the complete variety of enclosed car advantages the new Cole Eight Four-Door Toursedan offers. If made to your personal order it could not have more complete accom modations from floor heater toWalt hamcjock. Adjustable glass panels at the side permit one to transform this car into a variety of types that amply provide for every social and business requirement, or weather condition. Four-Door Toursedan Prices 7 jwneoaer with divided front leatt . $2595 7 panencer with nlid front nt, (taM partition . . $2695 I pawengef with 6 icat&n tonnca . S279S With it you have all the advantages of an open touring car, a Sedan or a Limousine. There is also a removable glass partition which can be used to separate the driver's compartment from the tonneau when, the car is either open or enclosed. We caution you to place your order now and take advantage of an im mediate delivery. Demonstrations by appointment. Prices, Other Models 7 pauenger touring car $1995 4paueagef Tnzeda Roadater ... $1995 4 paneoger Toureoupe ..... $2495 Prktt f. o. b. factory end tubjtel to changt without notice i ) DE BROWN AUTO SALES CO. Wholnala Distributor! for Iowa and Northern Nebruka. Som Good Territory Open for Liva Dealer. Z210 Farnan St, Omaha, Nebraska. 1414 Locust St., De Moinei, Iowa. TRAYNOR AUTOMOBILE CO. 1210 Farnam Strut 'Retail Distributors. v Cole Motor Car Company Indianapolis, U. S. A Fhont DouffUi 5266. At Last A Practical -Hand Hoist Dump Truck TrucKs 'V - . We have had designed a practical farm ; body, which is used with the Little Giant Chassis. N This is a dump body and the hoist is so con structed that it can be worked easily by hand. This eliminate? an expensive pnetfmatiG hoist and serves every farm nee'd. Little Giant Chassis can't be beat. They are -built by the Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co., a $12, 000,000 concern. A concern well able to build the best ' . . 4 The Duntly Pneumatic Gas Generator, an exclusive Little Giant feature, guarantees a sav ing of 50 ( in fuel consumption. Implement Dealers should be especially in-1 terested in this, as it is a practical solution of the farmer's needs. " yrrTl gflrgpp t e Haarmann-Locke Motor Co. :.. OMAHA, NEB. 2429 Farnam St Phone Douglas 7940. .. a m s e V