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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 8, 1918)
RETAIL PROFIT FOR COAL FIXED BY JLL KENNEDY Maximum Gross' Margins Fixed by Fuel Administrator for Except State. Two Counties. Maximum Vetail gross margins on Ltoal and coke sold to, consumers in Nebraska have been definitely fixed tor the entire state, by Federal Fuel Administrator Kennedy of Nebraska. The maximum retail gross margin, to which the usual reasonable dray age and delivery charges of the local ity .may be added as part of the re tail price, are: , Domestic coal not yet screened.. 4. ..'..Jl!l5 Domestic coal. : rd screened 1.40 Steam coal .90 Coke 1.25 Thus, for the first time, margins on theysale of eoal have been made uniform all over the state, excluding Douglas and 1 Lancaster Counties, where conditions are much tiifferent than in other parts of the state. Must Pqst Cost. The order further compels the re tail coal dealers throughout the state to post up and maintain in their places of business,, -'sible to their customers, the cost to . -n of each kirM of coal and coke hai. '-d, the maximum retail trross margin . ' ed, and the retail price at the yam, aiso arayagt and delivery charges. ' Dealers may sell for lest but can not collect more than the maximum margins allowed. m 1 . inese new margins take effect at 7 a. m., February 9, which will be Saturday of this week. Thev will re main in effect until otherwise ordered by the United States fuel administra tion, or until modified by the federal :uei administrator for Nebraska. In thu new order just published Mr. Kennedy briefly; reviews the in vestigations that led up to the fixing of margins, in part as follows: "November 27. 1917, the federal fuel ad ministrator ror Nebraska Issued instructions to all county committees to Investigate and report upon the retail prices nnd gross margins being charged for coal in their several communities; and to recommend " reasonable gross - margins which the retail dealers might be fcernjltted to add-to the wai ui cuai o mem, in oraer 10 aetermine reasonable retail prices. "At the same time forms were sent1 out for the returns of the retail coal dealers, showing their costs and margins, in pursu ance of publication No. 7. Issued by the United States fuel administrator. "The retail coal dealers throughout the state have been slow In returning their reports to the committees, and in many cases they are Incomplete. This has hind ered and delayed the work of the commit tees; so that, more than two months after the reports were sent out, with the winter more than half over, not one-half of the counties in the state have recommended re tall gross margins or prices. "In the meantime the Douglas and Lan caster county fuel committees made a thor ough Investigation of conditions and costs of carrying on the retail coal business in Omaha and Llscoln. Reports were made by these committees to the state fuel admin istrator, which when modified in minor particulars Njvere approved. The Omaha prices and margins took effect December 18, 1917. The Lincoln prices and margins Jan uary S. 1918. "Prices and maximum gross margins were established In Douglas and Lancaster coun ties, outside of Omaha and Lincoln, Feb ruary 1, 1918. Th prices and margins in Douglas and Lancaster counties rest on a like basis. Excluding drayage and delivery charges, an average retail maximum gross margin of approximately $1.40 per ton Is allowed on domestic ooal. The average maximum gross margin allowed In these counties is above $1.40 on certain kinds of domestic coal, and under $1.40 on certain other grades. It averages, however, about $1.40 per ton;the coal tp ba screened at the yards. Exclud ing drayago charges, the maximum retail gross margin allowed on steam coal In Oma ha la 90 cents, and in Lincoln 80 cents. There la no other material difference be tween the Omaha and Lincoln margins. "The conditions affecting the retail coal trade in the several communities in Nebras ka, excluding d.ayage, are much alike; and there is no real reason why maximum gross margins made applicable to Douglas and Lancaster counties should not apply to other counties in the state. In. the more popu lous counties. the volume of business is greater, dui expenses are correspondingly increased." Basis for Margins. Mr. Kennedy gives the above men tioned margins for the state, pointing out thjit they are based upon reports fnd recommerfdations submitted by county committees and upon infor mation otherwise obtained. Ten thousand copies of the ordeT Milk Chocolate and Lemon Sour! Oh, Bacchus A glass of lemon sour and some milk chocolates caused Dave Worn- bold of Lincoln to imagine that the J acvu was cnasing mm, ,ne tola Judge Fitzgerald Thursday morn ing. He was arrested in the Carl ton hotel Wednesday night by Joe McDonald. He is said to have ven tured the opinion that he "could lick the world." He was found to be in a nervous condition, border ing on insanity, and was discharged with the admonition to enter a sani tarium at once. will go out at once to thi fuel ad ministration committees, in the coun ties of the state to be distributed to the coal dealers and others Applications for modification of the order must be made in writing and forwarded. -through the -chairman of the fuel committee of the county in which the business is transacted, and it shall be supported by written evi dence submitted with the application to the state administrator. 1 Any person aggrieved bv the max imum margins hereby established may appeal to the United States fuel administrator,, by forwarding to the legal department, United States fuel administration, at Washington, aNveri fied written petition, setting forth in detail the facts relied upon, and by forwarding a copy of such petition to the state fuel administrator. Pend ing such appeal, the margins estab- lished remain in full force and effect, unless otherwise ordered bv the state or LTnited States fuel administrator. Long List of-Crimes Charged Against McKay cting Chief of Police Dempsey has received from the national bureau of identification a record of Thomas McKay, one of the five diamond ban dits arrested here last week. McKay's record shows that tie has police records in Boston, Dayton, Milwaukee, Chicago, Baltimore, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Evansville, Cleveland, De troit, Columbus, Kansas City Hous ton, Minneapolis. The earliest date of these records is 1891. He gave the following aliases, according to the. police: Thomas Fay, Clayton Wade, Will Wade, Edward Harvey, Thomas Carey, Thomas Corey and Frank Harvey. ' He has been sentenced or fined for forgery, grand larceny, burglary and other crimes. Only Bathes When He Goes to the Hospital Joe Stock, laborer, charged with stealing coal from the Burlington yards, was asked by Police Judge ritzgerald when he had bathed last, He said he had taken a bath when he went, to , the hospital, but since then, as he works on the track, he hadf managed to get by without one To the charge of stealing coal, lie answered that he was "just looking at it wjien the officer pinched him." He was given four hours in jail. Store Opens 9 A. 1YI. Closes 5 P. M. Closing Saturdays at 6 DMfe S ores . Store Opens 9 A.M. Closes 5 P iVcs Closing , Saturdays at 6 Take care of the pennies and S the dollars will ES take of them- g selves. m is! fl o yd A i is It isn t what you earn, but what you sKive that counts in the long run. BOOSTER FUND Publicity Bureau to Spend $50,000 in Ad Campaign. IS OMAHA'S AIM A fund of $50,000 is planned for the bureau of publicity of the Omaha Chamber' of Commerce. The new committee directing the affairs of the bureau met Wednesday noon at the Chamber of Commerce rooms and decided that, the bureau shall have this amount for a national advertising campaign so tnaowhen the recon struction period starts after the war Omaha may be assured of its share of national development. Hitherto the comparatively small fund of the bureau was not sufficient to warrant any extensive campaign of paid .advertising, ihe former fund was enough to handle conventions, prepare and distribute printed matter, and ger out news letters. An advisory governing committee of 15 men will be chosen next week to help manage the various activities ot the bureau. Joe Kelley has been elected secretary. C. O. Talmage is chairman and Charles D. Beaton vice chairman. BUY NOW .Over 1000 Pairs of desirable new $6, $7, $8 boots (embracing nearly all very short lines) have been condensed in one section, and will be available Friday and Saturday at the one almost "give-away" price of $ V)90 I s Q At A JMJ Generous Assortment of black kid, patent colt or pretty combinations of kid and fabric with high lace or button tops, graceful Loiiis or walking heels. Your size is surely here in a good style that will please you. Tis true that we are sell ing this lot for less than whole sale cost, but our profit was made earlier in the season. We will not carry over these broken lines. Come Friday morning and be fitted in that smart $8 bootfor $3$0 - ' i Other Lines rzB More Complete including over 12,000 pairs of all Winter boots are now on sale at real reductions. Nearly 50 per cent of the styles are good for this coming spring. Such as brown militaire boots and beau tiful shades of gray and brown kid, in French heel models with extremely high lace tops. If you need and want .quality foot wear, come to Napier's Friday morning and buy and save. This $8 boot, ex actly as pictured- in black kid vamp with best quality fabric tops of biege, dark gray, light gray, ivory or champagne. Complete sizes for Friday, at $4.90. Cash Mail Orders Prepaid Send for Cut-Price Catalog. Desirable Charge Accounts Desired. 307 South 16th St 307 South 16th St. If there is one time in all the year when OPPORTUNITY comes to you, it is now-right now, when "Thrift Week," brought about by conditions which make it wise to establish this idea throughout the country, is here. THIS ECONOMY CENTER OF OMAHA-rthrift'' center in other words), comes to the fore no$ with of- ferings that will put dollars back into your pockets and at the same time enable you to purchase good depend- able merchandise that will give satisfaction. II This Big Basement has, since its beginning, many years ago, had this idea always in mind-"the same goods for less money, or better goods for the same money," and with this principle always in view, has established this as the "Economy Center of Omaha" i Mackinaws $3.50 Warm, roomy and comfortable, at a price that should sell them all. High storm collars, Norfolk half - belt style, big pockets. In gray and brown colors. Special, in our Boys' New Base ment De partment, $3.50. Broken Lots of Boys' Knee Pant., f 00. Some full lined, in all sizes. Gray, brown and blue mixtures. These will make good school pants. Spe cial for Friday, each Boys' Sweaters, $1.00. Buy these now for next fall. These, are good values in blue red and' gray colore. Shawl collar and pockets. Good weights. Sizes 2 to 4 and 8 to 14 years. Very special, each ........ Boys' Overcoats, $2.95. Just 75 coats in all priced for quick clearance. Convertible collars, good weights, in gray and Drown mixtures. Sizes 3 to 7 years. Very special, each. . . . aav.- $1.00 $1.00 $2.95 Basement ' Slip llouselurnishings .25 and 40 Watt Electric Light Bulbs, each ........ 23J 100 Watt, each at 89 On Ezy Slip-Oa of 3 in I Combinahon 2nurvnn, or POLISH 1 "E-Z" Mop, consists one polish mop, or pousm ,1. HMTwtwwqym one oust mop and one can of oil: regular $1.75 value, complete V ygfy outfit y for .... OUC bmI,. One Lot of Splint Clothes Bas kets, while the lot lasts, special, each, at 50c "Mirro" Alumi num Percolators, large size, spe cial, d1 OQ each. PlsSi sec- One Lot of Granite Dippers, ond quality, y pint size, T special, each, at C Basement Rugs At Lowest Prices 0x12 Hit and Miss Rag Rugs, regular S10.50 jC QO values, each POsJO Special Axmin.ter and Velvet Rugs, 36x72, prey patterns, s. $4.50 Salesman's Samples cf Axmin ster and Brussels Remnants, 1 to 4-yard lengths, special, a7.ard: $1.00 27x54 Velvet Rugs, worth $2.50, Friday, d 1 PA each . .' P 1 OV 27x54 Hit and Miss Rag Rugs, regular $1.00 values, QP special, each ........ OOC High Grade , Linoleum, 6 feet wide, very special, a "Cg square yard, at OOC Congoleum Felt Base Linol-um, 6 feet wide, special a QQ0 square yard, at tiCf Basement "Economy is the road to wealth, 99 begin to ssave today. Ready-to -Wear Ten Bargain Lots We have grouped in special lots for Friday and Saturday's selling wonderful; bargains in ready-to-wear for women, misses' and chil dren. There are economy opportunities here not to be overlooked. Materials will undoubt edly be very much higher later on this is look ing well into the future to profit by these offer- , . ings. Bargain No. 1 We have grouped together about 400 Silk Blouscs-at $1.00 Each. Made to sell at $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00. These are made of Jap Silk, Tub Silk, Crepe de Chine, Net, Lace, etc. Slightly soiled and mussed,, but otherwise perfect in every way. All up-to- ' f 1 aaJ date styles. Very special, each, at. 1 sUU Bargain No. 2 Jap Silk and Cotton Blouses at 55c Each. Made to sell at $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50, some even more. These are all new up-to-date styles. Slightly soiled and mussed from handling. Transferred from our second floor blouse department to the basement fop quick clearance. Every blouse is a bargain rg at this low price of....": OOC Bargain No. 3 Women's White and Colored Cotton Blouses Only 29c Each.- Regular 50c, 75c and $1.00 values. All good styles; good materials, such as lawns, organdies, rice cloths, etc. Dozens of -styjs, hundreds to choose from. Slightly soiled and mussed. Wonderful OQ bargains at UC Bargain No. 4 Women's and Misses' Heavy Winter Coats, $4.00 Each. Made to sell at $5.00 up to $10.00, some even more. Over 300 to choose from. All good styles.- Many have fur col lars, fur trimmed, etc. All satin lined broad cloth coats with fur trimming. Lined cordu roy coats with fur collars. Fancy roughcloth coacs, etc. wonaeriui Bargains, eacn r Bargain No. 5 $4.00 Women's, Misses' and Juniors' Cloth Dresses Only $2.00 Each. Made to sell at $3.95 up to $6.00. Over 300 to choose from. Not this season's styles, but good, prac- drt AA tical styles for ordinary wear. Each PvJ Bargain No. 6 Girls' Coats, ages 2 to 6 years and 6' to 14 years, also a few 13 to 17 years. Made to sell at $3.95 up to $5.95. 9. few even more. Take your choice of any girl's coat in our basement section at this low price. Over 200 to select, from. Each $3.00 Bargain No. 7- Girh' Winter Weight Dresses Only 39c Each. Made to sell up to $1.25: We have grouped the balance of the girls' Winter dresses for quick clearance at once price. These are in sizes from 2 to 6 years and 6 to 14 years. A wonderful bargain at 39c Bargain No. 8- Women's and Misses' Dress Skirts, $1.29 Each. Over 600 splendid skirts in dozens styles. Made to sell at $2.00, $2.50 up to $3.50, some even more. Corduroys in various col ors, serges, fancy cloths, Shepherd checks, etc. Many have pockets. Every skirt is a good style and all good materials. d OQ A bargain at , V Bargain No. 9 Women's and Misses' Fur Sets, $6.95 a Set. Your choice of any fur set in the basement. Such furs as Red Fox, Jap Fox, Near Seal, Canadian Marten and others. Former prices $8.95 to $15.00. Now, a set, at pO.I0 ' Bargain No. 10 Fur Scarfs and Shoulder Pieces for Women, ..Misses and Children. About-350 pieces in this lot. Many different kinds, large, and small pieces. Were made to sell at $2.00 to $6.00. Now, each piece, only $1.49 Men's Overcoats, $9.50 Broken Lots About 400 , .Broken Lots from our regular stock in plain colors and fancy mixtures others conservative models. Sizes for men and young men. At a saving of from $5.00 to $10.00 on each coat. Special each. .; $9.50 Men's Worsted Work Trousers, $1.50 About 100 dozen in all good styles. - . Men's and Young Men AH-Wool Mackinaws $7.50 All sizes and all colors. Sale Price, each Values to $12.50 Omaha Distributor for Carhart Overalls. Basement. Men!s Furnishing (Offerings Men's Wool and Wool Mixed Sweater Coats, with or without collars, in medium and heavy weight; assorted colors; $2.50 and $3.00 Values, sale price, 69 Men's and Boys' Gloves and Mittens, in wool knit, fleece lined and leather fleece lined; values to 69c, sale OQ pries, a pair v. .' O JC Wool Knit Mufflers, reefer around neck' styles, assorted colors; sale price, each..... and button I Men's Heavy Fleece Lined and 1 Q( Shirts and Drawers; in ecru and . ... random colors ; sale price, a garment Basement Ribbed 69c Domestics Mill Remnants Bleached Mus lin, good quality in useful lengths, while the lot CJLr- lasts, a yard at OjsC Mill Remnants Kimona Crepe, pretty patterns and colors for Kimonas, Wrappers, li etc., special a yard at X T 2 C 36-inch Vnbleached Muslin; heavy round thread quality for sheets and slips, Fri- -1 nl day only, a yard at Ifciz'C Fancy Zephyr Dress Gingham in plaids, checks and Btrtpes for Misses' and Children's dresses, etc. A bargain; 1 Q a yard at. Jl C Fancy Shirting ' Madras! a splendid assortment of pretty figures and stripes for men's and boys' shirts, etc., a yard at OC 72x90-inch Bleached Sheets with French Center seam; made of fine heavy muslin, special, ? C ' each at ............ O C 42x36-inch Bleached Pillow Cases; made of good quality sheeting; unusual 1 f value, each IOC NoTelty Challie; pretty styles and colors for dressing sacques, kimonas, etc., 1 1 a yard at 1 1 2 C 61-inch Bleached Sheeting; good quality, Eastern make, for sheets, etc. . Very spe- OC cial, a yard at, , . . . . . . OOC Basement Hosiery and Underwear Women's Fine Cotton Fleece Lined Union Suits, in low neck and sleeveless style, large sizes, a suit, $ 1 35 Children's ' Peeler Vests ' and Pants, and Gray Ye' in odd lots, special, each, at , j smOC Infants' Sample Shirts, in wool.' navf nrL an A onniA n1t- mm! ltM. v nuv , i i u ouiuo aim auu wool; in sizes 2 to 6, QA each, at JU Odd Lots of Infants' Shirts and Bands, to clean up, 1 C each, at. IOC Women's Cotton Hosiery, in black and tan, odd lots, ig , special, a pair, at . . . .'. IOC Children's Black Hose for school wear, heavy and medium ribbed, special, a ng pair, at OC Women's ll-Silk Hosiery, mis mates and some slightly imper fect. Colors are black, white and colors. Each 1 J" stocking at IOC Basement . Draperies 1 Case of Curtain Nets, sample corners, pretty allover designs, special for Friday , . i Q each , . 1 C 500 Window Shades, size 6x36, fn the light and dark green. Complete with fixtures, ready to hang, OC- each at'. OOC 50 Pieces of Silkolines in the latest colorings, some with bor dered designs, in special a yard 1UC I Case of Lace Curtains, 2 and 3 yards long; slightly im perfect. Many worth up to $5.00 a pair. Special .while this lot lasts, tf Ar a pair at V 1 TtJ 1,000 Sash Rods, size 22x45; with fixtures, . j- special, each at. OC Basement Handkerchiefs Men's Good Sise White Cotton Handkerchiefs, 7i each at , 2"C Women' Fins Lawa Fancy Ini tial Handkerchiefs, special, each-at Basement 10c Never put off the saving til tomor row, if you can do it today. f