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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 19, 1917)
THh BLt: UMAliA. WLIJ.NLJjUAY, DECEMBER 19. 1917. Mt .:.M KENNEDY COMPLETES NEW COAL PRICE SCHEDULE FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY New Schedules Effective Wednesday Morning, Includ ing Coal and Coke; Comparative Figures Are Given by the Committee Business Men. Also of COAL PRICES IN OMAHA Dec. 1916. ANTHRACITE. White Ash Pennsylvania Nut $13.50 Pennsylvania Stove 13.2S Pennsylvania Egg 13.25 Pennsylvania Grate 13.00 SEMI-ANTHRICITE. Oklahoma 9.50 Arkansas Thin Vein 9.50 Arkansas Thick Vein 9.50 BITUMINOUS-DOMESTIC. Franklin County, Illinois 8.50 Central District Illinois 7.50 Iowa and Missouri Lump 6.00 Iowa and Missouri Nut 5.50 Iowa and Missouri Block 6.50 Kansas Lump 7.00 Kansas Nut 6.50 Colorado Lump and Egg 10.00 "dorado Nut 9.50 , ci miming Lignite 8.50" i nt livngs Lump 9.00 -"OmjijUcs Nut 8.50 ka.isas Anthracite. Maximum gross mar Kin of $2.40 per ton is allowed, which includes drayage. SPADKA Maximum gross mar gin of $2.75 per ton is allowed, which includes drayage. The increased margin on Spadra is allowed because of greater shinkage. STKAM COAL Maximum gross Sep. 1917. Dec. 1917. $14.00 $13.00 13.75 13.00 13.75 13.00 13.60 13.00 10.50 10.20 9.50 9.30 9.50 8.80 8.50 8.25 7.50 7.50 7.25 7.45 6.50 7.25 7.50 8.00 7.75 7.75 7..M 7.50 11.';) 11.00 lO.iO 10.50 9.50 9.25 9.50 9.00 8.50 8.80 margin of $1.40 per ton is allowed on screenings, slack, and other steam coal, which includes drayage. MINE RUN Shall be sold for at least 25 cents less per ton than the maximum prices allowed for domes tic coal. DELIVERIES Where consumers take deliveries at the dealers' yards, and do their own hauling, the fore going prices shall he reduced $1 per ton on domestic coal and 50 cents per ton on steam coal. To the foregoing prices on Penn sylvania anthracite, 35 cents per ton is to he added on all coal shipped from the mines on and after Decem ber 1, 1917, under the order of the president, to cover an advance in miners' wages. The increase is not to be added on coal shipped on and after December 1 under an existing contract containing a provision for an increase in the price of coal there under, in case of an increase of wages paid to miners. COKE Having no basis n which to name specific prices on coke, we hereby allow a maximum gross mar gin of $2.50 per ton, which includes SI. 25 per ton for drayage. Kennedy Approves, Report. The above figures are contained in the report of the fuel committee to John L. Kenneay, coal administrator, on the fuel condition in Douglas county, and are for the sale and de livery of coal and coke. The commit tee consisting of: David Cole, chairman; W. G. Shri ver, secretary; J. B. Blanchard. John W. Gamble, T. P. Reynolds, E. Buck-' inghani, J. Hayden, K. M. Switzler, I Vaclav Buresh, Morris Levy, Robert ! S. Wilcox, Frank J. Burkley, M. Lof- j tus, J. C. Robinson, Bryce Crawford, Walter I. Page. The report was approved by John L. Kcnnrdy, federal fuel administra tor for Nebraska, and ordered effec tive at 7 a. in. December V). The report, which is signed by all members of the committee, adds: Analysis of Prices. "On the face of the foregoing fig ures, comparing the September and December prices, there is a decrease in prices on 10 out of 19 kinds of coal. In five instances there is no change. In four instances there is an in crease in price. Three of these in stances are on Iowa and Missouri coal, on which the president granted an increase of 95 cents per ton at the October; 45 cents thereof to cover a miners' wage increase. ''Consumers should bear in mind that on all semi-anthracite and bitum inous coal listed above advances have been allowed by the president on mine prices which became effective on and alter October 1, 1917. On all uch coal an advance of 45 rents per ton was allowed to cover an increase in miners' wages. Reduce Cost to Stove Users. "We have made one price on all sizes of Pennsylvania anthracite. The larger sizes should be under $13 and the smaller sizes over $13. The aver age price reduces the cost of the coal used in base burners, to the con sumers most affected by the high cost of living. "During the period between October 1 and this date various prices have been made to consumers by the sev eral retail coal dealers in an effort to comply with the president's orders. These prices, being based upon their average gross margins for 1915, have differed from each other on a given kind of coal. The prices recom mended in this report are made on an average Hat basis, so that all dealers in the city may charge consumers the same price for the same kind of coal. We believe the prices stated to be i reasonable and fair to consumers and j coal dealers alike. I "We have considered prices only as I they relate to retail dealers. The I wholesale prices are established by j the president, including transporta I tioti charges and jobbers' commission. "We will make :. further report re ating to prices in Douglas county, wtside of the city of Omaha." You can secure a pher or bookkeeper Want Ad. maid, stcnogra by using a Bee Weather Moderates All Over Western Country According to the railroad reports, from the Rocky mountains east, the weather is pretty close to perfection mine, effective m Uctober; 43 cents I tor this season oi the year, jvery of which was to cover increased min- j where it is clear nnd calm and tent ers' wages. The other instance is i peratures started in at 20 to 36 de Rock Springs nut, on which increases I grecs above zero, with every indica aggregating $1.20 per ton were al-ltion that it was going to be warmer lowed by the president, effective in 1 as the day advanced. 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Main Aiile, Firit Floor Christmas and Furs Go Hand in Hand The largest part of winter lies be fore us. Good furs are warm and sensible for cold days. But be certain they are good furs, other wise their life may be short. Eac'i separate piece and every coat we have to show you was individually selected for its perfect color and uniformly good quality, assuring you of a purchase that will not prove disappointing. Scarfs, Muff s, Coatees, Capes, Coats of Hudson Seal, Mole, Kolinsky, Fox, and every oth er fashionable fur. Marseilles Spreads New With Colors Fine, white Marseilles spreads with dainty stripes of blue, yellow and pink. The edges embroidered with scallops of a shade to match the spread. The idea of colors is de cidedly new and is well worth con sidering. Single bed size, $8.75. Double bed size, $10. Linen Section Sleeping Garments for Men Silk pajamas, individually boxed for gift-giving. Such a pleasant surprise on Christmas morning. Outing flannel night shirts and pajamas, one or two-piece. Also madras and crepe pajamas, muslin and pongee night shirts. The Men' Shop Those Who Mail Their Greetings The sending of cards--we say cards, but really, there is such a variety of different greetings that cards hardly cover the subject. It's more than a passing vogue. It's a thoughtful remembrance, slight in cost, but ever so large in returns. One can be exceptionally original this season, both in color design and sentiment. Third Floor Merchandise Certificates Issued for Any Amount Newest Ideas in Neckwear Real filet lace collars, sat in collars trimmed with lace, -plain satin collars, Beautiful vestees of lace and net. Satin and pique vests, pique stocks. Every piece new. Consider a Sweater Gift There is small chance of choos- sweaters. Wool sweaters with ing a style that will prove inap- Angora collars and cuffs. An- propriate. We have selected our gora sweaters and silk sweaters, stocks with such care that only a sweater from Thompson-Bel- the best, most sensible kinds are den's will be better, but no more shown. expensive than the more ordi- There are the all-wool slip-over nary kinds. Children's Hosiery A Sensible Gift For misses we suggest silk We, either ribbed or plain, in white, black, pink and sky. For children silk lisle hose in black and white. A fine ribbed quality, 50c a pair. Fiber hose, ribbed, 75c. Pony hose of fine ribbed lisle, 40c. Infants' white silk hose, 59c and 75c. Also silk hose for infants, in pink and sky. Confiners of Fine Materials for Gifts Wash messaline and silks, with lace trimmings, $1, $1.50, $2. , The average woman who now adays wear a low top corset re quires a conf iner to give a fash ionable, unbroken figure line, besides lending dignity and style. So practical and truly econom ical that they answer every de mand of a sensible gift. Third Floor Children's Blanket and Quilted Robes Indian blanket bath robes always captivate children. To give them as a gift is surely good judgment. Mostly in dark tans, grays and navy blue. 2 to 14 year sizes, $2 to $4.50. Quilted silk bath robes in cardinal, cope, blue and rose, 4 to 12-year sizes. Priced according to sze. Third Floor. Leather Novelties Collar bags of leather, lined with silk and moire. Combination tie and collar cases. Jewing bags of leather and silk, containing thread, bodkin, scissors, thimble, crochet hook and thread winders. Leather covered writing cases with . pad, paper, envelopes and pencil. Ribbon cases, each with a bodkin and bolt of ribbon. Notion Section Wool Flannels Embroidered Dainty patterns for baby skirts, the edges scalloped and hemstitch ed. Fine qualities, specially priced, 75c, $1, $1.15, $1.35, $1.50 a yard. Baiement Imported Scotch Wash Flannels A large assortment of fast colored woven stripes, suitable for men's shirts, skirts and children's wear (32-inch), 50c and 60c a yard. Baiement Practically All of Our Very Best High Shoes Reduced Wednesday Finest Kid Shoes in white, brown, navy, champagne, light gray, dark gray, black. ) I Shoes sold up to $12, Shoes sold up to $14, $7.85 $8.85 SAVINGS ARE JUST AS REPRESENTED I rt 1 A V' p. I SANTA CLAUS is a frequent shopper here these days. He has always bought a good many Christmas things here comfortable slip pers for the men, in both leather and felt; bright and fancy boudoir slippers for the ladies; dainty evening slippers for the debutante. If you prefer not to make the selection, we have a Gift Certificate issued in any amount. DREXEL SHOE CO. 1419 FARNAM t Store Open Evenings Till Christmas. P m 403 South 16th Street. rtriiit-jifiiijriiiTiiMiijirttiriiiiiiii.ji.iiJiiiiiiiiiiiui:1 I Moving in ! Cold Weather m ? isn't the disagreeable task you J have always thought it was, pro- s vided you turn the task over to us. Storage ia cheaper than rent. . OMAHA VAN & STORAGE CO. i Phone Doug. 4163. 806 So. 16th St. :
