THE BEE: OMAHA. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22. 191T.
STATE WORKS HARD
FOR THERED CROSS
Reports From Various Towns
Show the Same Enthusiasm
Which is Manifested in
Omaha.
I lie state headquarters of the Red
Cross is receiving daily from various
points in this state most enthusiastic
and encouraging reports in connec
tion with the Christmas membership
campaign.
The state has been thoroughly or
ganized, with chairmen selected by
each county or at the head of each
chapter, and representatives from var
ious points in the county on the mem
bership committee.
A vigorous and thorough Christmas
membership campaign is being con
ducted in Gage county with E. L.
Havelone, Beatrice, as chairman of
the committee. The state office has
just received a telegram from the
gei;'.'.ntrr, as follows:
' Greatest campaign on ever waged In this
oounty. Every township thoroughly or
ganijed. It la expected every home will be
visited and wcry citizen given a chance to
Join. Incomplete returns. Beatrice city
first day' campaign 18 captains report
lng out of 40 gives 1,500 members. Adams
townships reports expect to come In full 100
per cent. Hundreds of homes tonight are 100
p?r cent efficient. Great rivalry between
business houses and manufacturing estab
lishments as to complete enrollment of every
employe. We are going over the top.
me following message was re
ceived from C. F. Temple, secretary,
of North Platte:
Closed last night 1,062 In North Platte:
reports outside of town ahow about 600;
rousing patriotic meeting last night; Ross
Hammond spoke; express additional supply
of largo and small crosses to stick on service
flags, also large and small 100 per cent
slips.
Card for the Dog.
One of the interesting incidents in
connection with the present Red
Cross membership drive is reported
from Pender. A banker of that city
took out memberships for his entire
family, but was greeted with a pro
test upon returning home, where he
discovered that he had failed to rec
ord the "most important member of
the family," namely the dog. The next
morning the children of the household
appeared at campaign headquarters
with a dollar to register the most im
portant member of their family.
Chadron reports 500 new members
at end of the first day's drive.
The following is an extract from a
letter from Kimball:
We started our drive today and got over
500 members. Expect to get about 800
members this week. We are having our
four-minuto speakers work every day and
night at the theaters, churches and pub
lic places.
Work for 100 Per Cent.
Mrs. .WS. Vest, chairman of Chey
enne county chapter, Sidney, Neb.,
telegraphs:
Campaign going very well, working for
100 pr cent county. Send 600 service flags
and one thousand small red crosses im
mediately if possible.
Following is an extract from letter
from Si. Edward chapter.
W. imve received practically all the
Chritru.s advertising and necessary sup
pliei, lor a successful campaign which we
hope to nceomplish; wo aro organized for
over, font of ground tributary to own town,
and nl out yesterday IS cars each con
tain - i t least two aollcttora; only one
reportd this morning, and they had 100
per cut. The country la arouaed and en-thuti-il
fr the winning of the war. and we
have little trouble In getting what we ask
for, :;s all are interested."
Wolbach branch reports they "are
going good."
Everything is Fine.
Mrs. Karge from Central City re
ports: "We are working here and at
the different branches everything is
going fine." .
Aurora "Our campaign is being
conducted in a very systematic and
ctcHrtnrv manner.''
Dr. Cummings, chairman of the
Seward county chapter, American Red
Cross, announces that they are going
to make 100 per cent membership in
that county. Same is also true of
the Dakota county chapter at Dakota
City, and of the Cheyenne county
chapter at Sidney.
Brainard branch of the American
Red Cross advises that they have al
ready completed their drive and have
over 4,000 members enrolled. They
are now extending their work to other
townships and expect to have at least
8,000.
Commercial Club Compiles
Figures on Omaha Business
Cards from the wholesale and man
ufacturing firms of Omaha are being
returned to the bureau of publicity
giving figures of the volume of busi
ness done by individual companies
during the year. The bueau is very
anxious that the firms return these
cards as rapidly as possible, in order
that the figures of all concerns may
be tabulated and properly compiled
for the issuance of statements and
booklets the first of the year on the
total volume of Omaha's business in
the wholesale and manufacturing line
for the year.
Acting Manager A. C. Thomas of
the bureau says: "If the manufac
turers and jobbers feel so inclined
they can make a Christmas present
to the employes of the bureau by
sending in their figures early. This
will please the girls more than a
box of candy, for they will be able
to get this heavy annual job off their
hands in good season. We are asking
that business men consult their book
keepers to see if the bureau's question
cards have been filled out and re
turned. If the cards have been lost or
mislaid, new ones can be had for the
isking."
Little Girl Writes fop-
A Dolly; She Will Get it
The following letter' was received
by Captain Mace of the Salvation
Army:
"Dear Santa: Please will you send
me some playthings.
"I am a poor little girl and I have
x little brotiier.
"Please bring him some toys. !
'I want a little doll and brother i
u-mr.s something to play with. Please
:ome and visit us."
Captain Mace will see that their
needs are supplied. He expects, if
funds are forthcoming, to give 500
children a Christmas treat at the
Young Men's Christian association
auditorium on Friday, December 28,
at 8 p. in., when each child will re
ceive presents and candy and toys.
Over 200 families will receive well
filled baskets at the Salvation Army
auditorium. 1711 Davenport street, on
Monday. December 24, at 4 p. m.
In spite of the prosperous times
Captain Mace states that there are
just as many families seeking aid.
Every case is investigated and only
the deserving poor are considered.
Judge Britt Eulogizes
"Uncle Tom," Negro Character
Thomas Banks, pioneer negro resi
dent, who was buried Thursday after
noon, was familiarly known here for
nearly half a centurv as "Uncle Tom."
In an eulogy delivered by Judge Britt,
Mr. Banks was referred to as a man
of unquestioned honesty.
For nearly 50 yearfe he was a porter
in a saloon at Twelfth and Farnam
streets, this location in the early days
being a popular rendezvous. "Uncle
Tom" befriended many men and had
qualities of heart which rose far above
his menial station. General Miles is
said to have shaken hands with this
black man with a white heart, and
Colonel Cody knew Banks as "Uncle
Tom."
"Uncle Tom" was born in slavery
near Lexington, Mo., and never knew
his exact age. He was more than 75
years of age when he died. He never
drank intoxicants nor was he ever
heard to utter an oath.
Ad Club No More; Funds
Turned Over to Red Cross
The Omaha Ad club ceased to exist
Friday by vote of the members. The
funds in the treasury will be turned
over, to the Red Cross. The Omaha
Salesmanship club went out of exist
ence some time ago.
It is proposed to form the Omaha
Advertising and Selling league as a
more efficient organization of the men
who formerly belonged to these clubs.
"Advertising and selling are so
closely related that we believe the
men interested in each or both can
gain much from each other in one
organization said Frank Builta.
Little Tots to Have Xmas
Tree Celebration Saturday
Eighteen poor little kiddies will
enjoy a Christmas tree, laden with
two gifts and lots of goodies for each
one of them, through the efforts of
the Pan-Hellenic association, of
which Miss Mary Phillippi is presi
dent. The Christmas tree celebra
tion will take place S. urday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Robert
Adams, .'.'10 Davenpor -itreet. Miss
Bertha White and Mr Kvaii Horn
berger will assist the 1 toss.
Gwendoline FJche, o 4 years old,
will entertain the asters with
Christmas stories and tilings.
Northwestern R. R. "Called"
For Violating Light Order
Unintentially, Roy Miller, general
agent of the Northwestern, has come
in contact with the authority of John
L. Kennedy, the government agent
who has to do with the conservation
of fuel and lights.
Contrary to the usual rule, all the
lights in the Northwestern city offices
were left burning Friflay night.
They burned during the night and
Mr. Miller was called upon to explain.
His explanation was that the fractur
ing of the government rule relative
to conservation of fuel and light was
unintentional and would not occur
again. The matter was dismissed
after Mr. Miller had been cautioned
that in order to help win the war it
is necessary to aid in every way pos
sible. No Extra Equipment for
Holiday Rail Travel
Contrary to the rule that has nlain
tained in the past, this year none of
the Omaha roads will run extra equip
ment for handling the holiday travel.
The cutting off of the extra equip
ment is a sort of a war measure and
is for the purpose of conserving mo
tive power and fuel. ' Enough equip
ment will be run to handle the busi
ness, but there will be no extra parlor
cars and sleepers, as heretofore.
While the roads will not discontinue
train service Christmas, there will be
no extra passenger trains in opera
tion. For the day the freight train
service will be cut to the minimum.
Many of the locals will be cut out for
the day and the loading out of freight
will be discouraged to a considerable
extent.
Sam Gilinsky Goes to
New Orleans to Marry
Sam E. Gilinsky, well known fruit
and commission man, will be married
in New Orleans December 26 to Miss
Minnie Zemurray. The wedding will
take place at the home of the bride's
brother, Mr. Sam Zemurray, after
which the bridal couple will go to
Honolulu for a three months' wed
ding trip.
The Misses Ada. Goldie and Beat
trice Gilinsky have (already t gone
south to attend the wedding.' The
bridegroom, his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. 3arney Gilinsky of Council
Bluffs, and his brother, Phil, who
will serve as best man, leave Sunday
evening. j
The young couple will make their I
home in Omaha.
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SATURDAY SPECIALS IN
CLOAK AND SUIT DEPARTMENT
Women's and Misses' Dresses
In Silks, Poplins and Serges, very neatly trimmed,
some for evening and party wear, others for both
street and evening wear.
These Dresses are very ex
traordinary values, really
worth to $15.00. Saturday
special
WOMEN'S SILK
PETTICOATS
In all the new shades, very
special for Saturday
$2.95 rt $3.95
SPECIALS IN WOMEN'S COATS
For Saturday we are offering Women's Coats in Cloth, Plush,
Pom-Pom, Velour and Broadcloth; some trimmed in fur. These
Coats are values ranging from &Q QC to djOC A A
$15.00 to $45.00. Saturday, at 4i7.7J fJJ
VISIT OUR MEN'S DEPARTMENT, MAIN FLOOR
$E95
and $8.95
WOMEN'S SHOES
The season's newest (shades in
black, brown and grey leather,
Louis & Military heels, in both
cloth and leather tops. These
are really values to $12.50,
Saturday. .$5.95 and $6.95
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Suits
A Message to
Mothers, Wives,
Daughters. Sweethearts
fej? No doubt you are making plans for
fir a Christmas of serviceable gifts
This year, more than ever before, wo
men realize that the "Happy Selec
tion" can be found among the more
practical things
Of course it is quite impossible for us
to mention all the splendid things we
have for men, but they are here for you
in profusion
THIS PARTIAL LIST MAY HELP
Full Dress Silk Vests Full Dress Shirts
$5.00 to $7.50 $2.00
- Lion Collars Knitted, Silk Mufflers
6 for $1.00 $1, $1.50, $2 to $5
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Silk Shirts
$3.00 to $10.00
Silk Garters
25c to 50c
Night Gowns
$1.00 to $3.00
Flannel Shirts
$2.00 to $4.50
Handkerchiefs
Plain and Initial
15c, 25c, 35c, 50c
Suspenders
50c, 75c, $1.00
The best and biggest as
sortment of Neckwear
in town "Special"
50c, $1.00, $150
Union Underwear
$1.00 to $6.00
Madras Shirts
$1.00, $1.50, $2.00
Soft and Stiff Cuffs
Sweaters
$3.00 to $8.50
Pajamas
$1.00 to $6.00
Full Dress Mufflers
$1.50 to $6.00
Gloves
$1, $1.25 to $6
Underwear
$1.25 to $2.50
Garment
Hosiery
15c, 25c, 35c, 50c,
60c, $1.25
Belts
25c, 50c, $1.00
Soft and Stiff Hats
$3.00 to $6.00
Cloth Caps
$1.00 to $1.50
Fur Lined
Seal Skin Caps
$5.00, $7.50 to $25
Canes, Umbrellas, Bags and Suit Cases
The Best Suits and Overcoats in Town
$15, $20, $22.50, $25, $30, $35, $40 to $60
Military Suits and Overcoats
1415
Farnam St.
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GIVE HIM WEARABLES
THIS CHRISTMAS
That is, the Right Kind
"The Browning, King
Kind" for Instance
In the short time there is still left to shop, there Is but
one way to accomplish your shopping for men quickly and
satisfactorily
COME TO TEE MAN'S STORE
The store that makes a specialty of catering to wen
and knows their taste and preference.
HERE ARE A FEW
Suggestions of Appropriate Gifts
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High Grade Neckwear
Exclusive designs
50 to $3.50
Mufflers
Silk or Knitted styles
$1.00 to $12.50
Gloves
Kid, Cape, Mocha, Silk,
also warm wool and fur
lined Gloves
$1.50 to $25.00 Pair
Pur Caps
$3.50 to $25.00
Hats for An Manner of Men
The best makes
$3.00 to $18.00
House Coats and Bath Robes
$5.00 to $25.00
Handsome Dressing Gowns
for Men
$15.00 to $40.00
Shirts
$1.50 to $10.00
Phoenix, Interwoven, Mc
Callum and Holeproof
Hosiery
30 to $3.00 Pair
Vassar, Duofold and Lewis
Underwear.
Canes and Umbrellas
$1.50 to $6.50
Traveling Bags and Suit
Cases
$5.00 to $25.00
Silk Pajamas and Night
Robes
$6.50 to $12.50
Initial Handkerchiefs
$1.00 to $3.00 Box
Paul Jones Middy Blouses,
Ladies' Sweater Coats
$5.00 to $15.00
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SUITS and OVERCOATS, $15 to $60.00
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"THE STORK fir TTTE TOWS"
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GEO. T. WILSON, Manager
Stow Open Krenlnpg rati! Christmas.
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Its music is soft, clear and sweet, due to entirely
new applications of acoustic science.
Every member of the family will be captivated
with it its elegance of design, its versatility as an entertainer.
tYf Come and Hear the Cheney and
Reserve One for Christmas Delivery
Choice of five models priced at $50.00, $75.00,
$100.00, $150.00, $200.00.
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