THE BEE: OMAHA. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1917.
PLEDGE SUPPORT TO
. . BOYS INTRENCHES
Resolutions Adopted by Imple
ment Dealers Call For Un
divided Support of Gov
ernment During; War.
Rather than swap off a good horse
in the middle of the stream the Mid
west Implement Dealers' association
decided to re-elect President C E,
Gallagher of Coleridge for another
year. Secretary James Wallace of
Council Bluffs also was re-elected.
The chairman of the nominating com-
. mittee said he and the committee felt
justihed in drafting Gallagher for an
other year, now that the country is
in a war and the times are extraor
dinary.
Oscar Rystrom of Stromsburg was
elected vice president. E. E. Morse
of Turin, la., and B. P. Laird of
Tabor, la., were ejected directors.
Urge Early Shipments.
The resolutions adopted pledged ithe
moral and matprial support of the as
sociation to the government and to
the iioys in the .trenches throughout
t'lA war; urged early contracts and
cxwy shipments; held that since deliv
eries ita the country add to the cost
of doing business they should be
borne by the purchaser; approved the
work of the American Trade league in
its purpose to obtain service work
through the medium of the Stephens'
standard price bill; and commended
the association and the national fed
eration in their valuable assistance in
defeating the effoRt . to change the
minimum carload weight on mixtures
ot certain classes of machinery.
E. W. McCullough, secretary of
the National Implement and Vehicle
Dealers' association, Chicago, spoke
on the outlook of the implement busi
ness. He said there are four princi
pal forces in crop production the
farmer, the agricultural extension
forces, the implement dealer and the
implement manufacturer.
Talk on Conservation.
5. V. Parrish) publicity manager
ftt- the Nebraska food administration,
tovd of the work of the administration
and said that in the clash between
autocracy and democracy, democracy
has responded 95 per cent strong in
voluntary, co-operation to conserve
foods and all the things that go. to
make a successful war.
TA N. Witten of Trenton, Mo.,
talked of everything from brotherly
love to seed corn. "I hope the day
will come when the wholesalers in
Omaha will close their places of busi
ness while the convention is on,' he
said, "and come here and attend these
meetings. Their salesmen ought to
be here mingling wijh you, and I
know some of the sales managers who
could learn .a lot here, to say nothing
of some of the vice presidents."
High" School Pupils Hold
Patriotic Mass Meeting
A patriotic mass meetintr of the
pupils of' the Central High school was
field yesterday in the school audi
torium. Patriotic songs were played
by the cadet band and addresses were
given by the pupils concerning the
campaign to raise funds for the sol
diers. -J " i ..'
The-seoond part Of the meeting was
devoted to arousing school spirit for
the Norfolk game. Assistant Coach
Spii...iag spoke. , . .
A group of girls dressed as Colum
bia were on the platform. At the ciose
of the meeting they saluted a huge
American flag which was lowered.
Magazines and old papers continue
to be brought by the pupils. About $15
has been raised sc far by this method.
Mite boxes will be placed in the first
hour rooms next week in which to put
savings. The boys and girls will have
separate boxes to make competition
Jceener. The annual contribution to
the visiting nurses' fund will be made
Tuesday.
' Miss Helen Quin, a senior who
made an average grade of 96 per cent
in her subjects last, year, has been
awarded the Lininger Travel club
scholarship medal. Miss Helen Bern
stein secured honorable mention with
an average of 93 per cent. Only mem
bers of the society .are eligible to try
for the medal.
Thomas F. Boyd Dies at
Bedford, Va.; Burial Here
Thomas F. Boyd, former manager
f the Boyd theater in Omaha and
brother of the late Governor Boyd of
Nebraska, died Thursday night at
Bedford, Va., where he had lived for
m number of years.
The body will be brought to Omaha
for burial. It will reach here Sunday
morning and services will be held that
afternoon from the Elks' home. Mr.
Boyd was a charter member of the
local lodge.
Mr. Boyd's wife is reported to be
critically ill with apoplexy in an east
ern hospital. , ,
Mr. Boyd's two children are dead.
He is survived by two grandsons,
Mrs. C. T. Taylor, Mrs: J. E. Boyd
and "Mrs. Bierbower are Omaha
relatives.
Grain Receipts in Omaha
Fairly, Heavy; Corn Strong
Grain receipts on the Omaha ex
change' were fairly heavy, with 49
carloads of wheat, 26 of corn and 39
of oats reported. As usual, the
wheat went to the food adminstra
tion agent.
. Corn prices, considering quality,
were strong, a good deal of the grain
offered selling around $1.28 a bushel.
Oats sold at 7070?4 cents a
bushel, cents up from the
prices of Thursday.
Palace Clothing Co. to Give
Turkey for Thanksgiving
A live turkey will be given to every
patron of the Palace Clothing com
pany Saturday who purchases a suit
of clothing or an overcoat to amount
oi $15. The offer will be continued
every day after Saturday until
Thanksgivin day.
The stunt was established by the
Palace several years ago and has
been made an annual feature.
Ralph Burgeson Released
By Police Judge Madden
Refusal of Mrs. Thomas Perkins
t Sioux City, la., to prosecute re
sulted in the release of Ralph Bur
fkeson by Police Judge Madden. Bur
Veson was charged with the theft of
a valuable stick pin from the body
of Thomas Perkins, following an auto
accident Burgeson said he bought
.the diamond from a strangen
SAN CARLOS SING
FOR CAMP SOLDIERS
Manager Gallo Arranges' For
Two Operas to Be Pre
sented at Camp
Funston.
Impresario Gallo, head of the San
Carlos Opera company, was in
Omaha for a short time Friday, look
ing over the arrangements which
have been made for the appearance
of his company here the first of next
month.
"Omaha has been good to our com
pany ever since our first appearance
her and we always look forward to
our Omaha engagement," said Mr.
Gallo. "Our season has been great
this year, ever since the opening in
New York when we were forced to
close the doors. The same thing
happened a little later in Toronto."
Mr. Gallo has made arrangements
for his singers to present two operas
for the benefit of the soldiers at
Camp Funston. The dates at
Funston are December 12 and 13, and
the operas will be presented in the
Young Men's Christian association
auditorium.
Mr. Gallo says that this year and
last he has given percentages of his
receipts to the Red Cross totallinp-
over $40,000. ' .
Forty Dollars a Quart is
. Price- Man Paid For Beer
Forty dollars a ouart is a hieh
price for beer, even in these days.
lhat is the price L. A. Gatzmever
paid. He was arrested at Dakota
City a short time aeo and fined $100
by the state authorities for having
Deer in, his possession He was
transporting it in a Ford car. The
state officers didn'tnd it all and
after paying his fine Gatzmever
proceeded ana was arrested latef on
the Winnebago Indian reservation.
There the rest of the "booze" was
discovered. The federal government
filed confiscation proceedings on the
car. inursday ueputy United States
Marshal Morgan sold the car at auc
tion and Gatzmever bid it in for
$300, though the price of a new Ford
is only $382.
Sol Degen Pays $250 for
Box at Army Grid Game
More than $1,000 was realized for
the Camp Funston-Camp Dodge foot
ball game to be played at Creighton
field December 1. when a block of
box seats were auctioned at the Live
Stock exchange on the South Side.
lhe first box was sold to Sol
Degen for $250. Many others sold
at high premiums. Colonel Gallut
acted as auctioneer. The 41st In
fantry band played and Chaplain Mc
Nolly of the 41st made a talk for the
big game.
Looking for work? Turn to the
Help Wanted Columns now. You
will find hundreds of positions listed
there.
Boys' Shoes
of Quality
When that BOY of
your is in need of shoes
be sure he gets only
STEEL
HOD
HOES
They will outwear
two pairs of ordinary
boys' shoes, yet thiey
cost no more, and you
can be sure that he is
correctly fitted.
We have them in all
widths.
Boy' Sizes
1 to 512 $3.00
Little Men's
9 to , 1312 $2.50
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Mail orders solicited.
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Parcel Post Paid.
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ST. ANDREWS TO BE
DEDICATED DEC. 2
Workmen Now Completing In
terior; Kitchen, Gymnasium
and Auditorium Are Fea
tures of Edifice.
St. Andrews Episcopal church,
Forty-second and Howard streets,
will be dedicated and consecrated
December 2. WorkmerTare now put
ting the finishing touches oa exterior
and interior.
The dedication and consecration
services will be impressive and in ac
cordance with the regulations of the
EpiscoDal church. K
men from Omaha and neighboring
ensues are expected to oe in attendance.
The morning services will be con
ducted by Bishop Irving P. Johnston
of Colorado, who will preach the ser
mon. The bishop is well known in
Omaha, having been a rector here
several years ago. The consecration
services wilt be conducted by Bishop
Williams, who will preach the ser
mon. Among the clergymen who will be
present at the dedication of the
church will be Rev. John Flockhart
of Greenwood, father of the rector.
Rev. J. E. Flockhart, who was one of
tho early Episcopal missionaries sent
among the Indians of South Dakota.
St. Andrews is one of the most
complete and modern churches in the
City. It has a large auditorium, Sun
day school rooms, a large kitchen and
dining room in the basement, besides
a gymnasium that is to be equipped
with modern apparatus.
American Casualties
With Canadian Troops
Ottawa, Ont, Nov. 23. R. R.
T.liVf fl Fnrct ( rnr Or a MFaa lie ,A
as killed in action in today's casualty
list.
KNIGHTS WAR FUND
REACHES $57,637
Reports From State Indicate
, Quota of All Nebraska
Towns Will Be Greatly
Exceeded.
The Knights of Columbus war fund
has reached the amount f $57,637.
Reports from out in the stlte are be
ginning to come in. Sidney, with a
quota of $900, secured $1,000 on its
first day's campaign Dalton secured
half of its quota; Friend has secured
$1,000 with a quota of $450; Colum
bus, $1,300, and Alliance, $1,027.
At a mass meeting in Dawson Sun
day $1,750 was secued in subscrip
tion. The quota of Dawson is $400.
The committee will now attempt to
raiste the total sum of $2,500 in that
community.
1621 FARNAM ST.
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You Can Get a $5.75 Blouse Saturday
ABSOLUTELY FREE!
We are going to hold another wonderful sale of Women's Stylish Winter
Suits on Saturday, and in addition to big reductions in the prices of all suits,
with every suit purchased we will give absolutely free any $5.75 waist that you
may select from our stock. The waists include georgette, crepe de chine, taffeta
and satin in a host of new styles and colors.
BUY a $30 SUIT for $19.75 and Get a $5.75 BLOUSE FREE
BUY a $35 SUIT for $22.50 and Get a $5.75 BLOUSE FREE
BUY a $40 SUIT for $24.75 and Get a $5.75 BLOUSE FREE
BUY a $45 SUIT for $27.50 and Get a $5.75 BLOUSE FREE
BUY a $50 SUIT for $29.75 and Get a $5.75 BLOUSE FREE
BUY a $60 SUIT for $34.75 and Get a $5.75 BLOUSE FREE
BUY a $75 SUIT for $42.50 and Get a $5.75 BLOUSE FREE
Wonderful Sale of
DRESSES
Regularly $25, $27.50
and $30
Afternoon Dresses
Dancing Dresses
Street Dresses
Materials
Taffeta Poiret Twill '
Satin Crepe de Chine
Serge Broadcloth
Velour Crepe Meteor
Special For Saturday
ALL FUR SETS
ALL FUR SCARFS,
ALL FUR MUFFS
Phoenix Silk Hose for
Women, $1.25 a pair.
Black Pongee Pearl
White Bronze Oliye
NaTjr Ivory Gray
Reduction on Women's
COATS
14 OFF
Velour
Broadcloth
Pom Pom
Mixtures
Velvet
Plush
Bolivia
Oxfords
$20.00 Coats for $16.00
$30.00 Coats for $24.00
$40.00 Coats for $32.00
$50.00 Coats for $40.00
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1621 FARNAM ST.
WOMEN'S SHOP
1621 FARNAM ST.
k low of Gills for
Chrisfmas Givers
A wide selection of artistic and practical Yuletide of
ferings is to be found in our showrooms this Christmas. Here
are suitable gifts for each of your loved ones.
Electric Ranges,
Electric Percolators, "
Electric Grills,
Chafing Dishes,
Toasters, etc.
which' will be welcomed for their usefulness and beauty by
your family and friends.
Come in and make an early choice.
' Telephone our Sales Department
TYLER THREE ONE HUNDRED. "
Netaaska Power, Co.
"Your Electric Service Company"
BERG SUITS ME
Thanksgiving
Day
"Home-coming: and going" everywhere, you want to appear
at your best
This popular store is ready to satisfy your needs,
NEW LINES OF SUITS AND OVERCOATS SPECIALLY
PRICED FOR THIS OCCASION
A variety of styles, sizes and fabrics, so broad that every
man, young or old, can find a model Just to suit him. Handsome
models and materials at 815.00 if that's all you care to pay
or finer qualities at 318.00. 820.00. 325.00 or up to
360.00 and every garment
No Matter the Price You Pay
Positively THE BEST Your Money Can Buy
The newest and latest de!f nt, patterns and
fabrics to be found firtt at this store
The Season's Best Hats
Stetsons, Bergs, Mallorys, Crofut and Knapp ''.
Bortalinos 33.00 to 36.00 '
Winter Cap 31.00 to 32.00
Smart Shirt Creations
Come and see how large our shirt stocks are and how wide
the variety in all favored materials. Unusual values at
31 31.50 81.75 32
Swell Silk Shirts 84. 35. 36 to 38.50 and 810
Superior Underwear Values
Union and two-piece styles
cotton, wool and mixtures
31.00. 31.50. 82.00
Military Suits and Overcoats
A special department for the
sale of "Kuppenheimer" Mili
tary Suits and Overcoats. The
high standard of Kuppenheimer
Tailoring is maintained in the
making of their uniforms.
Latest Neckwear
The finest in the land have been
assembled and In our great as
sortment you will find excep
tional values, 50d 75e, 81.
Jersey and Sweeter Coats
Plain and Fancy Jersey Sweat
ers, jumbo shawl collar sweat
ers, close roll collar, sweaters,
armless slip-on army sweaters,
83.00 to 88.50
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Dividend No. 127
Dividend of TWO DOLLARS (S2.00) per there
on the capital itoek of Swift Companr. wiU be
paid oo January lit, 1918, to atoclcholdcra of
record, December 10, 1017, aa shown on the booka
of the Companr. . . . ,
On account of sonnet meeting transfer booka
will be cloud from Dec. 10. 1917 to Jan. 10, 1918,
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