THE BEE: OMAHA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1918.
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RESUME OF WORK
DONE BY CHAMBER
GIVENJN TALKS
What Has Been Accomplished
and What Remains for
Future Efforts Told
by Speakers.
Two hundred members of the 25
active working committees of the
Omaha v Chamber of Commerce ap
pointed this year heard the policies
of the chamber outlined and the
year's program discussed at the
rooms in the Woodmen of the World
, building last night.
C C. C-eorge, president, reviewed
the chief activities of the last year,
giving a summary of the many im
portant things in which this body had
a hand.
Randall K. Brown, past president,
and now chairman of the war activi
ties committee, outlined the large
field of war work which is ahead of
the club for the year. He pointed out
that the activities of the organization
this year will be very lrrgely activi
ties having to do in one way or an
other with the war with Germany,
and he showed the necessity there
fore of stern, hard work on any mat
ter that may come up from time to
time in which the Omaha body of
business men can aid the government,
or co-operate with it in getting the
results it seeks.
John W. Gamble, chairman of the
executive committee, took the list of
25 committees and outlined to each
the work which it is expected to do
during the year.
The organization is to be stronger
and more active this year than ever
before. At this time more than 100
men are working in teams as a mem
bership committee to raise the mem
bership to 2,500, which will make by
far the greatest membership the club
ever had. The membership commit
tee reported last night that with the
campaign for members only two days
along approximately 200 new names
have been added to the roster.
Siren Whistles Cause
, Curiosity; Are Fire Alarms
Three loud blasts on a siren whistle
at short intervals last night caused
many people much concern. The
whistles were signal alarms of three
small blazes in different parti of the
American Smelting and Refining
company, along the river front.
Company firemen extinguished the
blazes before serious damage was
done.
OMAHA WILL HAVE
RED SMARTER
An Organization to Care for
the American Army Horse,
. First Suggested by
Secretary Baker.
An Omaha branch of the Red Star
has been chartered to H. S. Mann,
Lucien Stephens, John R. Ringwalt,
C. II. English and John W. Welch,
and the people of this community will
be asked March 1 to contribute to this
cause.
The American Red Star Animal Re
lief has been organized at the request
of the secretary of war, the work
being in charge of Dr. William O.
Stillman, president of the American
Humane association. The mission of
the Red Star will be to the army
horse, what the Red Cross is to the
soldier. A high military authority
has stated that, apart from man, the
horse is the most important factor in
the war.
The advisory council of the organi
zation include United States Senators
Gerry and Kendricks, Assistant Sec
retary of War Ingraham, the gov
ernors of New York, Illinois,
Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Wisconsin,
Oregon, California, Iowa, Kansas,
Maryland, Washington, New Jersey
and Wyoming, and the president sof
the American Veterinary Medical as
sociation. Farewell Dinner Given
To John W. Cutright
(From a Staff Correspondent.)
Lincoln, Feb. 27. (Special Tele
gram.) A farewell dinner was ten
dered to John W. Cutright, editor cf
the Lincoln Daily Star, by that papfir
this evening at which were 40 in
vited guests.
After 40 years of newspaper work
Mr. Cutright throws down the quill
and will go to Wyoming, where he
has taken a homestead and expects
to live the quiet life, of the honest
granger. Those participating in the
banquet surprised Mr. Cutright by
presenting him with an automobile,
which, he said, with a shotgun, rifle
and some fishing tackle he already
had, would enable him to make a sue
cess of farming.
Soldiers' lfome Note.
Grand Island, Neb., Feb. 27. (Special.)
Mrs. Colvert, a member at Burkett, died
Saturday afternoon after a severe illness,
death resulting from paralysis.
Joseph Keathetly has purchased a new
auto, which he will ply between Burkett
and Grand Island for the accommodation of
the home members.
Guy McKee, stationed at Camp McLelland.
N. J writes his mother to the effect that
all the troops at that camp are now ready
to leave for France.
A letter from Lew Brown at Camp Cody,
N. M., to his mother at Burkett, states that
he met with a painful accident as the re
sult of a kick from a mule, which he was
shoeing, and that he has been confined to
the field hospital.
Brie J City News
BaT. Boot Print It Mew Bee con Frees.
Lighting Fixtures. Biirgess-Grnnricn.
West Farnam modern house, 40.
323 N. 38th Ave. D. 2947.
Kobt. C. Druesodow & Co., stocks
and bonds and local securities, 860
Omaha Nat Bank Bldg.
Thrift Lessons taugnt by Nebraska
Savings & Loan Ass'n insure 5 per
cent dividends in January and July.
$1 starts an account. 211 S. 18th St.
The War Tax Service Bureau solves
income tax problems. Audits ac
counts. Prepares returns. Expert
service. 805 Omaha Nat. Bank Bldg.
Tyler 320.
Open Muny Coal Yard Tho mu
nicipal coal department was opened
Wednesday morning with a rush. The
patrons were so numerous that a line
had to be formed.
Fead Back On Job John Fead of
the city comptroller's office is back to
work after an absence of 10 weeks,
due to an accident, when he was
struck by an automobile.
Army Enlistments High Officials
or the army recruiting office report en
listments of the last few days as
slightly above the average. Jwenty
to 25 men pass the examinations and
are accepted dally.
New Foshier Heir W. E. Foshter,
automobile dealer, has time to drop
into the auto show now and then, but
he is a very busy man this week. The
cause of his unusual activity is the
arrival of a baby boy at his home,
2455 Pratt street.
State Bank of Omnha, corner Six
teenth and Harney streets, pays 4 per
cent on time deposits; 3 per cent
on savings accounts. All deposits in
this bank are protected by the de
positors' guarantee fund of the state
of Nebraska, Adv.
Up to Uncle Sam Army recruiting
office wishes all registered men to be
reminded that the time has passed
when they can enlist voluntarily. Reg
istered man apply daily expecting to
choose some branch of the service,
but it now rests entirely with Uncle
Sam.
Fine fireplace goods at Sunderlands.
Government Needs Men for
Gunpowder Reservation
The co-operative free employment
office in the court house has re
ceived a call from the government
for 100 laborers for work in the gun
powder reservation at Edgewood, Md.,
according to Manager C. M. Davis
of the bureau. Able bodied men be
tween the ages of 21 and 45 are
eligible. Wages are 32 cents per
hour for an eight hour day and time
and a half for overtime. Saturday
afternoons and Sundays are counted
overtime. This is government work
and transportation is furnished free.
Board may be had for $1 per day
"Any one wishing this work should
see me at once," said Mr. Davis, who
will accompany the men east. "We
are planning to start Wednesday
evening, provided enough men are
obtained by that time."
Looking for work? Turn to the
Help Wanted Columns now. You
will find hundreds of positions listed
there.
GERMANS KILL
THREE SAMMIES
IN GAS ATTACK
American Sector Is Heavily
Bombarded in Early Morning
With Result Nine Amer
icans Severely "Gassed."
(By Associated FreM.)
.a a a
witn tne American Army in
France, Feb. 27. Three American
soldiers were killed and nine badly
"gassed" in two formidable gas at
tacks made by the Germans on the
American positions in the Toul sec
tor early this morning, with project
ors.
The enemy also heavily bombarded
the American batteries with gas
shells, but without result.
Training Saves Lives.
Only the excellent preparatory
training in quickness by the Amer
ican troops prevented the projector
attacks, the first experienced by them,
causing more casualties.
The attacks were made within 10
minutes of each other and were di
rected at a certain wood. Seventy
five eight-inch shells of 80 per cent
gas and 20 high explosive shells were
fired from German minenwerfers. The
flight of the projectiles was traced
through the air, the gas shells burst
ing in the air Slid the high explosives
detonating when they came in con
tact with the earth. Large fragments
of shells new from both missiles.
The gas caught some of the men
before they were able to adjust their
masks, and overcame others while
they were asleep in dugouts.
Department Orders.
Washington, Feb. 87. (Special Telegram.)
Rural letter carriers have been appointed
for Nebraska: David City, Joseph K. Fall
in; Florence, Gilbert M. Taylor; Lincoln,
Fred K. Edson; Malcolm, Edward L. Scho
He, Omaha; Victor V. Wicron; Raymond,
Franklin r. uiacK; uaKiiem, Lloyd woman,
Bell-ans
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. Druggists'
refund money if it fails. 25c
FOR COUGHS AND COLDS
take a prompt and effective remedy on
that acts quickly and contains no opiates.
You can set such a remedy by asking for
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A Tribute
The patriotism of the employes of Swift & Company is being
manifested in so many substantial ways that we take pride in
acknowledging here the evidence of their staunch Americanism
3089 men from our ranks are now in
army khaki and sailor blue uniforms.
This impressive figure represents
nearly a full regiment from this firm.
In this Swift Legion of Honor, 103
of the men have won commissions in
the army.
When "Preparedness" was the
admonishment of the hour the Swift
Military Club, was organized in it
have been trained hundreds of men.
It is our local "West Point" we
know that its graduates are better
soldiers because they have gone into
the army and promptly promoted.
Some of them have won com
missions. '
28,718 Swift employes own Liberty
Bonds, to the amount of $3,879,700.
The women employes of Swift &
Company, and the wives and mothers
of employes, have turned thousands of
pounds of wool into sweaters, socks, hel
mets and scarfs for our men in uniform.
They have donated large sums of
money to the Red Cross.
They have contributed to the war
funds of the Y. M. C. A. and Knights
of Columbus.
It is an inspiration to observe the
flags waving on the desks of department
heads in our Chicago office, indicating
that every employe in the department
is buying War Savings Stamps every
, week. 1
Swift employes, voluntarily, are con
tributing weekly sums to a comfort fund
through their Military Welfare Associ
ation to provide their associates in
service with smokes, sweets and other
needs.
Food Conservation pledges are
being kept in their homes.
In our employes5 restaurants we are
abstaining from meat and wheat on
the days now on our war calendar,
and are doing it cheerfully.
The name of Swift was never asso
ciated with more valiant patriots than
the men and women who make up its
official family.
The company is proud of this mag
nificent war record.
Our employes know that there will
be other appeals and they stand as a
unit,48,000 strong; eager to give and
sacrifice more.
With afull and grave conception
of our mutual obligation we blend our
loyalty and responsibility with theirs.
Swift & GomDanv
J. J
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President.
' EVERYBODY STORK"
Wedn.tday, Fab. 27, 1918. STORE NEWS FOR THURSDAY. Phon D 137.
A Fascinating Display
for Thursday of Neio
Dresses for Spring
of Serge, Silk and Combinations
At $25.00, $29.50, $35.00 and $39.50
IT'S no wonder these navy serge dresses are in such demand. ' Every woman
knows she can depend on them to give long, satisfactory service, and the
styles are smarter than ever.
The bolero dress and suit styles are especially in demand, too, for street
wear. We are showing a nice line of wool scrims made up with black satin.
The silk dresses are of taffeta, satin, crepe de chine and georgettes, made
with side tunics, draped effects and pleated skirts and there's varied assort
ment of styles in silk ginghams, in checks and plaids.
Burfets-Nuh Co. Second Floor
OTAMPED Pillow
Cases 69c pair
Best quality tubing, stamped
with new designs ready for em
broidering, at 69c a pair.
Waste Paper Baskets, 75c
Several styles, sweet grass,
Venetians decorated and plain
splint enameled, round or
square shapes, 75c.
Utility Bags, 39c
Some plain and fancy ere-'
tonne, special, at 39c.
Knitting Yarns, 85c
Very best pure wool worsted
knitting yarn, khaki color, 85c
skein.
Stamped Goods, 25c
Odd lot of stamped goods, in
cluding pin cushions, scarfs,
towels, flag pillows, etc., your
choice, for 25c.
Dresser Scarfs, 49c
Stamped dresser scarfs, size
18x45, colored or white em
broidery, at 49c each.
Burtess-Naah Co. Third Floor '
New French Kid Gloves
An Important Item to Provide Early
WE are, indeed, fortu
nate in being able to
make this announcement,
for real French kid gloves
are certainly not a drag
on the market these days.
Our showing includes
the very newest spring
shades, such as gray
taupe, mastic, mole and
beige, also black and
white. Made from the
finest quality, selected
French kid skin, perfect
in fit and workmanship. v, ; ',"
It's good advice to select your kid gloves for Easter
wear now, and, another thing to bear in mind gloves
fitted properly will retain their shape and wear much
longer. ,
Our expert fitters are at your service. :
Kid gloves cleaned by an improved process at 15c
a pair. Bureeee-NashCo. Mala Floor. . 1
A Spicy Oriental Fragrance Still
td These Japanese Crepe Kimonos
Clings
IB?
$1.25, $1.75, $2.00, $3.00,
$3.95 and $4.95
THEY just have been shipped from their soft paper
wrappings, which kept them fresh and lovely.
The display is unusually large, varied and pleasing in
new and exquisite color tone, including high colored
green, apple blossom pink, soft grays, rose tinged wis
teria, navy blue, cherry red, rich purples, etc. . 1
Many of them embroidered in the exquisite and far
east designs and floral effects. N '
The unusually low pricings are made possible only
through our close connections in the orient.
Burfess-Nash Co. Second Floor
FANCY RAG
Rugs Thursday
I
95c
S9ta 5
f
ere's a
special val
u e that
will appeal
t o every
housewife.
Fancy rag
rugs, size
27x54 inch
es, woven
hit or miss
patterns of
good quali
t y new
clean rags,
fringed on
ends.
Just the
sort of rug
for tun
room, sleeping porch or bath
room ; splendid selections of col
orings and very special at 95c.
Rag Rugs,' $2.65
Eize 36x52, in plain blocks;
pink, blue, tan, yellow, etc.,
with white borders, fringed
borders, choice, at $2.65.
Burfess-Nash Co. Third Floor
Enticing as May Flowers Are
These Hy-Art Silk Petticoats in
the Down Stairs Store, at $3.85
EACH and every month brings a fresh lot, designed,
made and offered to you within 30 days.
Assuring latest styles in best materials, at a modest
price.
Because we, in co-operation with a large group of
stores throughout the country, take the complete out
put of the Hy-art factories every month.
One of the above is a jersey silk with excellent silk
taffeta flounce, the other is all taffeta, of extra quality
with "Justo" perfect fitting top.
In all the latest spring colorings, price $3.85.
Burfess-Nash Co. Down Stairs Store
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