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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 1, 1918)
3 LATE PHOTO OF MURDERED DETECTIVE AND HIS FAMILY E3La5C8C Store Opens 9 A. PI Closes 5 P.M. ' Closing Saturdays at 6 Store Opens J A.M. Closes 5 P.M. Closing Saturdays at 6 niiw(ii'yiwiqyiiwwwg.iii THE BEE: OMAHA. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 1. 1918. Brnte Stores V . iflamT"'", Tun lrrrrn r Tin mi im -. - - i jL "p. ttV fcjgt.Tf' - . rJJ i 4 ? - BAKERS ASSERT THEY MUST SELL BREAD AT LOSS Jay Burns Spokesman at Hear ing Before Food Administra- tor Wattles; Wordy Bat iles Crop Out. Ten bakers of Omaha appeared ocforc Food Administrator Wattles at the administration office in the Union Pacific building Thursday morning, and through their spokesman, Jay Burns, asked to, be allowed to con tinue selling bread at 8 cents per pound instead of reducing to 7j4 'cents, as requested by the administra tions. 4 , Mr. Burns declared -that bread sold by the bakersat 74 cents is sold at a loss. He read telegrams from bakers" in Chicago, New York, Boston and other cities saying that where they are selling bread at 1V cents vthey are selling it at a loss, v "We will be glad to operate during the present crop yea; if we can only breakeven," said Mr. Burns. He said rIso that the bakers' sales of bread have fallen off 25 t 33 1-3 per cent since the agitation for the conserva tion of wheat has tome about. He quoted figures on hi j own baking plant, that of the Jay Burns Baking company, to show that the plant dur ing December had operated at a loss M $1,100 in the bread department. Glad to Co-Operate. He also said that the ba,kers would be glad to co-operate in the! matter of mixing substitute flours with the wheat to bake their bread, but de clared that none -of these substitut cereal flours can be purchased as cheaply as wheat flour. In the midst of his arguments, however. Food Administrator Wat tles stepped him and asked if it were the wish of the bakers to stand on the 8-cent basis. "Yes. sir." said Bjrns. "Then you will all be sworn by (Attorney J. W. Parish here," said Mr. Wattles, "and you will shortly all receive questionnaires, -which you will answer in detail as to cost of op ntinn ti On thpse rpnlies the de cision will be based. This will be orf the November and December busi ness." Atttorney Joe Fradenburg, for the bakers, asked, , "Suppose they don't keep books; how will they tell their cost?" Must Answer Questionnaires. "If they don't keep books," replied Mr. Wattles, "they must liave some other way of arriving at their cost, for they must fill out these question naires." "Suppose you didn't keep books for vour street car company," queried At torney Fradenburg, "could you tell what-your cost of operation was?" "If the bakers don't know their cos they should know it," replied Mr. Wattles, "if they intend to show that selling bread at 74 cents is selling it at a loss. They must arrive at their cost some way and reply to these questionnaires.' Attorney Parish said any who failed to fill the questionnaire would be tak ing their own chances. J. Tod, representing the federal food administration, was present at the hearing afld will probably remain to go over the questionnaires with the state food administration and the at torney when they come in within the next few days. The Omaha bakeries represented were the PetersoX& Pcgau bakery. Jay Burns Baking company, John Bergerson, Schultze & Co., Otto Wag ners Al Peterson, C. W. Ortman, A. Bakke, Christman Baking company and W. L. Elsasser. VIOLATION OF ' ' HOARDING RULES INVESTIGATED Investigation of reported violations of food rules and regulations are be ing made by Oscar Allen, Douglas county food administrator. Tnese reports include many Omaha citizens, who are charged with violat ing the hoarding act, especially in the matter of quantity purchases of sugar and flour. Omahans are rallying to the sup port of the Nebraska food administra tion and are reporting flagrant viola tions which come to their attention. One case was reported yesterday of a woman to whom seven sacks of flour have been delivered within a week. Many other cases are where pur chases have been made without sufficient-amounts of substitutes, and in many instances o none M all ac companying1 the siles of flour. The complaints are- being thor oughly investigated and Gurdon W. Wattles, .food administrator' for Ne braska, is" insisting upon a strict com pliance -with the hoarding provisions. s. Creighton University to Observe Founders'- Day Founders' day at "Creighton univer sity will be observed February 6. The observance, which L an annual af-fair-in memory of Edward Creigh ton and John A. Creighton, founders of the ' university, this year will be" along modest lines. - , . TrCTH 1 . -sUf DR. McKENNEY Says: "Nitrous Oxide Gas is the very best anaesthetic for use in extracting teeth. It ia pleasant, - safe mod , ef fective." ... , Heaviest Bride , Best Silver Fill- Work, pet toolb. ines $4 00 75c Wonder Plates wnth $13 to 25,. $8, $10 Best 22-k Cold Crown $4.00 'ease too et .efiind your money .KENNEY DENTISTS " t 1 4th snd Farnam 1324 Farnam St J - Phone Douglas 2872 8 $ Kft - . la- s If - r M -; i &r.y, 1, .ini.iar' i". .f if m.ia, .mi'tiUJX' m il 8 Frank Rooney, wife and daughter. COAL CHIEF URGES USEOFWOODASFUEL Forest Service Expert From Washington Confers With Wattles; Says Cut No ' ' Live Trees, C. F. Korstian of the fotest service of the United States Department of Agriculture, arrived in Omaha from Washington, D. C, and conferred witlj State Fuel Administrator John L.v Kennedy with reference to the use of wood as a substitute for coal in the present emergency. Mr. Korstian tind Mr. Kennedy agreed that in Nebraska we must pro ceed cautiously in the cutting down of trees, for the reason that tree growtli is important as affecting cli matic and agricultural conditions. It was agreed that the present scar city of coal will afford an excellent opportunity to improve the farm woodlands of the country. All dead as crooked and gnarled trees should be removed. Where trees are too thick they may be thinned, .which will result in an increased growth of the trees left standing. Green wood should be seasoned before it is burned, and may now be cut and piled with a view to use next winter, Conditions now may be repeated next winter, and the fuel administration advocates looking to the future and doing all that can be done to inrr?e the fuel supply. All wtod waste from mills, factories and the like suould be used. No live trees should b cut down un less they are too thick. v Mr. Korstian left for Lincoln to confer with the agricultural experi ment station of the state university. into :ord wood, which may be used immediately or during the next win ter. . Diseased and damaged, .-'S wcl Prairie Life Company Re-Elects Old Officers The Trairie Life Insurance com pany held its annual meeting in its home office in the Keeline building yesterday ai.d re-elected the following officers: Dr. W. R. McGrew, presi dent and medical director; Dr. M. W. Thornburg, vice president and treas urer; F. K. Jones, secretary, general manager and assistant treasurer. T. and down Vood shoul I be workedJ W. Blackburn was re-elected a direc- Every Pair Reduced tor. I he holdover directors are Dr. W. R. McGrew and F. R. Jones, M. W. Tliotnbtirg and-M. J. Flynn Except Spring Styles WEEK END iff FECIALS!! Semi-Annual Clearance Your unrestricted choice of -Napier's entire Vinter Stock at real reductions, including the line of Laird-Schober & Co., which is the highest gmide foot wear for women made in the world. We cannot fully describe the numerous styles, but you may rest assured that every pair of shoes offered in this sale is strictly up to the minute and -Manioi nnaliv fhriMflif Ymir Like cut, beaver brown or mole gray cnance to save from $1.11! to imported kid; $18.50, now $13.90. ?4 60 on ery pair. Made by Laird-Schober & Co. Street or Dress Boots Military Walking Boots Note the Price Reductions on Complete Lines $15.00 to $18.50 Boots. . .$13.90 $12.50 to $14.00 Eoots. . .$11.90 11.00 Boots, now $9.90 $10.00 Boots, now. ; $8.90 $ 9.00 Boot3, now .$7.90 We offer over a thousand pairs of new $5, $6, $7, $8 Winter Boots (comprising short , lines) at. Hundreds of styles in this lot. But every pair is Napier's regular stock (new this season), and really sold for $5, $6, $7, $8. Knowing the quality of footwear that Napier carries, jou should need no further explanation. If you want black shoes or colored combinations with high lace or Imtton. tops, your size is bound to be here in tJjO QA one good style or another, at ipOJJ $5, $6, $7, $8 PARTY SLIPPERS FOR 3.90 Cash Mail Orders Prepaid Send for Cut Price Catalog. SLIGHTLY BROKEN LINES $10 to $12 Boots, now. . . .$6.90 $8 to $9 Boots now. ... . . .$5.90 $6 to $7 Boots, now $4.90 $3.90 307 South 16th Street 307, South 16th Street J "I know something that tfvMearyour skin" "When my complexion was red, rough and pimply, I was so ashamed that I never had any fun. I imagined that people avoided me perhaps they did But the regular use of Resinol Soap with a little Resinol Oint ment just at first has given me back my clear, healthy skin. I wish you 'd try it 1" "ft a Resinol Ointment and Refine! Soap alio clear away dandruff and keep the hair healthy and attractive. For trial free, write to Dept. 3-R. Kejinol, Baltimore, Md. B-airgaiuii Sales for Friday and Sataday Read these offerings carefully, for, coming from the "Economy Center of Omaha." they afford right good 'savings to everyone who will come here to buy on Friday and Saturday. ' PBSTTV. Made to Sell at $10.00 to $17.50 1 rfuF frZF rp n woH)ay mm. Silk DressesCloth Dresses, Party Desses, Wedding Dresses, Etc. A purchase, just received, together with all of our own dresses in the Basement Department. All grouped for two-days' selling at the very special low price of $6.00. ' Dozens of varieties every dress is a ne,w, riht-up-td'-the-minute style. ' The Party and Wedding Dresses are" very pretty and elaborate creations such materials as chiffon, satin, crepe de chine,-etcy, with fancy lace, embroidery, medallion and other fancy trimmings. I In the Silk and Cloth Dresses, you will find many differ ent styles. Such materials as crepe de chine, "heavy taf feta, good black satin, velveteens, a good quality, serges, etc. - v Every dress is new and up-to-date. A bargain at the price A good range of sizes to fit most anyone Women or Misses. Housefurnishings Majestic Heaters, a safe and satis factory remedy for those cold coT" ners, price (v. v '. . . $7.50 Large Size Japan Ash Cans with cover, at 81.49 Snow Shovels, one lot of wide gal vanized iron shovels with "D" handle, each $1.19 I 1 Wash Boilers, one lot of extra heavy tin boilers with heavy one piece dome cover, stationery wood handles, reduced to JjJl.SO, Five-piece Set of "Mrs. Potts" Nickel Plated Sad Irons; 3 irons, handle; and stand for SI. SO High Framed,' Size 8, Genuine Ameri ca n Waffle . Irons, special each si.eo Low Frame, special at. . . .81.40 One Lot of 14-quart Gray Enam eled Dish Pans, while the lot lasts, each 40 Basement Wall Paper Specials As our new spring papers are here and all ready for your inspec tion, we will place on sale Friday for the benefit of the early buyer, an assortment otthe new patterns suitable for the diiferent rooms in your home at prices that mean considerable "savings. For the Parlor, Dining Room, Liv ing Room and Hall, an assortment of new two-tone tapestries, blends, stripes and allover effects with cut decorations for each; Friday a rollt 260 Kitchen, Bed Room, LIvin Room Papers with border to match: some cutout effects; Friday, a roll at Gjit Light and Dark Papers in the new est effects, suitable for down stairs rooms; all have new cut borders; Friday, a roll at... 11 New Bed Room Papers in chantas strines and allover effects, with pretty cut ou borders; Friday, a roll SIM Varnish Tiles Papr, alKnew, fresh stock; special Friday, a roll, at. 22Ji 30-inch Duplex Oatmeal Paper; the very best made, vith new creations in cut out borders; Friday,- a roll, at 23?itf Basement Hosiery Women's Fiber Silk Hose, in black, white and a few colors; a , pair, at 290 Odd Lot of Women's Black Cotton Hosiery, values up to 35c; a -pair, at 150 Basement Boys' Wear in Our Basement Section Reduced Without Regard to Their Values Boys Mackinaws that are good weights, in brown, gray, plaids; Norfolk etvlp tlirpp-nnnrtfir belts, larce shawl collar: just about 100 d0 fie coats of these in sizes 6 to 20 years; very special, at Boys Suits, gray and brown mix tures, full lined pants, good weight in pinch-back, full belt styles. These will make good suits for school. Buy now and save money. Specially priced for 10 (ttZ our Basement Sale, at PeDJ Boys' Pants, odd lots, just a few left, while the lot lusts, CC each, at vOC Now we have a 65c Sale. What can you buy for this little money? Flannel Rompers in gray stripes. Buy all you need for next fall; sizes from 2 to 6 years, CC each, at ViJU Shirts and Waists, slightly soiled and mussed from our regular stock; these are exceptionally good values; all sizes from 6 to CC 16 years, each. . , .' UJl Baimtnt Wen's Furnishings 240 Men's Wool and Wool Mixed Sweater Coats, with or without collars, in medium and heavy weight; assorted colors; $2.50 and $3.00 valies, sale g9 price, each 75 Dozen Men's and Boys' Gloves and Mittens, in wool knit, fleece lined and leather fleece lined; 39c values to 69c, sale price, a pair. . . , . 20 Dozen Wool Knit Mufflers, reefer and button around neck styles, assorted colors; sale ; 19c price, each .... . . . . . . . 45 Dozen Men's Heavy Fleece Lined and Ribbed Shirts and Drawers; in secru and random colors; 69c sale price, a garment .' Basement Rug Specials 9x12 Brussels Rugf, good patterns, regular $18,001 values, at. .$12.98 9x12 Velvet Rugs, good patterns, tegular $20.00 values, at. .$15.98 9x12 Rag Rugs, regular $12.00 values, at $5.98 JT-6xlO-6 Rag Rugs, regular $7.50 values, at .$3.98 9x10-6 Congoleum Rugs, regular $10.75, at - $8.98 6x9 Congoleum Rugs, regular $C.W, at. ...... I $4.98 27x54 Rag Rugs, regular $1.50 value, at 9S 36x72 Smith & Hartford Axminster Rags, regular $6.00, at. . . .$4.50 27x54 Smith & Hartford Axminster Rugs, regular $3.75, ate . . .$2.98 ' -. Basement v Bed Spreads. Wash Cloths And Table Linens $2.50 Bed Spreads, each. .$1.25 -7 Vic Wash Cloths, each 5c . Table Damask, two yards long, at. . . . . . . . .98c - Basement nplioes Specials for Friday Lot 1 Women's shoes, in patent leather, cloth top, Vici Kid and all leather, button and lace Btyles; high and low heels; all sizes from 24 to 8;a fcO fiE pair, at PC.DO Lot 2 Women's Shoes, in patent leather, cloth top, Vici Kid, low and high heels, button and lace styles; mostly small fcO flA. szies; a pair. . vsweUU Lot 3 Misses' School Shoes, in Gun Metal and Vici Kid, button style, sizes 8 to .T.I:,....;$1.95 Lot 4 Boys' School Shoes, built for hard wear, button and lace styles, Bizes from 13 to 5, $3.50 and $4.00 i;'"t.:..v. $2.45 Dot 5 Men's Heavy Duck Leg. gings, regular $1.00 and -$1.50 values, special for Friday only, nr a pair. ..(. uC , Basement ' ' Domestics 36-Inch Dress and Wrapper Percale, light and dark colors, in serviceable lengths, special, s yard ,.12ic Mill Remnants, 36-inch Cre tonnes, 36-inch fancy printed Silkoline and 36-inch Novelty Challie, exceptional inl value, at . 1 aCg C Remnants Bleached Muslin, long lengths, good quality, at, yard I z C 36-Inch Unbleached Muslin, round thread qual- 1 ity, at, yard lUCV 72x90 Bleached Sheets, with French seam in center; made of fine heavy sheeting, 7C ' each j ;. . . OC 42x36-Inch Bleached s Pillow Cases, made ' Vf good quality sheeting, very special, i n "'. Y at, each liDC 81-Inch Bleached Sheeting, fine quality, eastern make, for mak-. ing double bed size sheets, V unusual value, "3 JUC at, yard 9 Basement - Underwear Women's Gauxe Sleeveless Vesta with fancy yokes, sizes 4, 5 and 6, each .........,. ,y;-&r. ; 15 7 for v..;....rr.:;r.i$i.oo Children's Peeler Union' Suits, lightly fleeced, sizes 2 to 12 years, each 50tj Odd Lot of Infants Shirts, 25c val ues, each ............... .lot Basement .. y .: