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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (June 29, 1918)
12 THE BEE; OMAHA, SATURDAY, JUlS m. 5 foi - ,Onr?liinafl Kur Clin CI ! V - - yrT JtUA iLyn mini By MELLIFICIA , . ' War Work Recruiters Delighted at Response ' . . of Nebraska Women "' All hail to Nebraska women! Their fame is spreading far and wide and the part that they are taking in war activities 19 ucing ncraiucu every where. Visitors from that mystic region commonly known as "the east," are amazed when they visit the ' gate city and - discover just how charming and -at the same time, how efficient Omaha women are. Mrs. Joseph Cudahy who was re cently in Omaha to recruit canteen workers for overseas service, paid Nebraska women a wonderful tribute when she said that the young women applicants for this work were the fin est that she had seen anywhere. Mrs. Cudahv did not dream that so manv girls from this part of the golden west wouia volunteer ior mis pa triotic work, and her surprise and de light knew no bounds to find so many talented young women eager to go. During the past week another star has been added to Nebraska's crown for. Mr. Ruby Lester Fleming, who is the director of the stenographic forces for the American Red Cross in Paris, spoke in glowing terms of Omaha's women. Mrs. Fleming, who was in the city to recruit stenograph ers for Uncle Sam's service, expressed herself as being greatly surprised at 1621 Farnam St -L BERG'S WOMEN'S SHOP . 1621 Farnam St. A GRAND CLEAN-UP SATURDAY Of Every Garment Left From Our Great June Clearance Sale ONE BIG RACK of SuitsCoats and Dresses left from our June Clearance Sale, that sold up to $35.00 ; all grouped together for quick selling. Your choice of the lot while they last .,.. .......... ... "Remember the Early Bird Proverb" WASH SKIRTS Smart, new styles for SummerWear Gabardines, Satinettes and Bedford Cords, Specially Q QC dJC OC Priced, at J40.70 and ipO.SO LINGERIE BLOUSES Several dozen? ''Handsome Blouses, slightly mussed from handlingtpttered atithls time regardless ; gg BEAOTIFUlC BLOUSES ' W k Of Silk Crepe de Chine and Georgettes, unusual 6A QC ' values to be sold Saturday at; .......... . tpnr NEW PHEONIX SILK HOSIERY All the new colors and black and white . , . . . . $10 $1.35 the wonderful work Omaha has done since war was declared. : Mrs. Flem ing was born in Canada, educated in Belgium and has lived in New York for a number of years and as this was her first visit west she was amazed at the wonderful response Omahans give to war cause. Mrs. Fleming hardly thought it worth her while to stop in Omaha as she expected only one or two - applicants for steno graphic work and she was overjoy. ed,with the 200 business-like young women w&o poured into Ked Cross headquarters from all parts, of Ne braska to pledge their.services for the duration of the war. Switzler-Cilmore Wedding. Dr. and Mrs. Robert F. Cilraore an nounce ths enanarment n( th daughter. Amy Kathleen, to M Kobert awitzler, son ot Mr. and Mrs. Warren Switzler. The wedding will take place in the near future. Miss Gilmore attended Brownell Hall and is a graduate of National Park seminary. Mr. Switzler is an alumnus of the University of Nebras ka, college ot law. Both are very prominent in social circles and have taken an active part in patriotic work. Partsch-Meskimen Wedding. Miss Elsie L. Meskimen and Joseph W. Partsch were married Thursday evening by Rev. W. H. Halsey of the Castellar Presbyterian church at the home of the bride, 2012 Deer Park boulevards The wed ding was attended by about 40 guests. Miss Anna Briern was the brides maid and George H. Uettelmeier, the best man. Miss Meskimen was a teacher in the Comenius school. The young couple left for a honey moon "somewhere in America." Summer Camo Onens. "Camp Brewster," the Young Wo man's Christian Acmrtatinn summer camp for girls will be formally open- . x t- j i , ea naiuraay wnen.a reception win De held from 3 in the afternoon to 9 in the evening. Mr. D. E. Bradshaw will give an address in the evening. Call to Attend Funeral. Members of Georse A. Custer Woman's Relief corps will attend the luneral ot Mrs. Alvina Wyland Sat urday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. F, Barrows, 2470 JNc-ry Forty-first avenue. Personals Dr. and Mrs. Adolph Sachs have re turned from a three weeks' trip to Chicago, Minneapolis and St. PauL Miss Grace Bradley leaves this evening to do Red Cross work at the base hospital at Camp Pike, Ark. Mrs. Joseph S. Eaton, accompanied by Mr. Eaton's mother, Mrs. John "N. ' Gamble, will leave Friday for Chicago to visit Mr. Eaton, who is stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Training station. They will remain indefinitely. Mrs. Eaton has another son in the service, Cedrid O. Eaton, who is an ensign on the U. S. S. Charleston. - . Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Lawson have received word that their son; Homer Lawson, who is with a hospital unit, has arrived sifely in France. Mrs. Frank Simpson has received word that her son. Corporal Harold Merryman, has arrived in France. Mrs. E. F. Riley and daughter, Llaire, have returned from weeks' visit in New York.' six Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Thede are spend ing their honeymoon in Colorado Springs. Other Omahans at the Col orado resort are W. H. Dorrance and R. D. Wilson. . I j Cool and Comfy Oxfords and Sandals For the Children Fry's shoes are as well known for the smart appearance they pre- iM sent as they are for the superb service they give. They are made good and strong in places which receive the most abuse and will give the most ambitious youngster the tussle of his life to wear them out inv a hurry. . Styles and lasts in sizes and widths suitable for children of all ages. ' Specially Priced From $050 ai tip ttt-z m rl 85 ti II II 1 may Is Specie til 4ho Public (Vlarltet PAY CASH CARRY YOlR BUNDLES AND HELP WIN THE WAR MONEYAVING GROCERY DEPARTMENT Strictly Frh E, per dotcit....29c Kaney ElRin Butternut Butter, lb.. 43c WUconiln Full Croni Chc. Jb...34Vrac Wisoontio Fall Crram American Cheeve, ib. 2Se Ijirv pkr. Pancake Floor, pkg..., 10c Fancy White HanJ-Picked Mary Bean. lb. 14c 'Cooch't Spaihetti or Macaroni, S for 25c Large bottle Blueing ..... , .Be and 10c Iatk bottle Ammonia .... Se and 10c California Sardine, 7-o. cam, 8 for ZSc Fancy Jap Rice. lb. 10c Birda'-Eye or Bate Home Matches, pt box .......u.......... Sc Jar Rubbers, the beat, doien 6c Mason Jar Caps, the best. dosen....28c Fancy Corn, Peas or Tomatoes, can., 10c REFRIGERATED FRUIT AND VEGETABLE DEPT. Fancy Large Tomatoes, lb. . ...... .TVje I Large Btallts of Celery. Se Irge Juicy Lemons, dosea,. .2c 1 Logan or Blackberries, box 17V3c Fancy Lnige Cantaloupes, each Se at TVae 1 Fancy Large Tomatoes, basket . ... 29c SANITARY REFRIGERATED MEAT DEPT. 191S I Milk-Fed Broilers, lb......... BSc Strictly Fresh Dressed Chickens, lb.Stte Pure Cone Leaf Xard, lb.... ...,.a4ye No. S Palls Pure Lard, paU. ...... .75c Choice Steer Porterhouse Steak, lb... 35c Choice Steer Sirloin Steak, lb.....33,c Kteer Bib Roast, standard eat ..,,27 Vie Vig Pork Boast, lb. ............ 22Vie Pig Pork Butts, lb. 24Vte Steer Pot Roast, lb. , 19C Young Yl Stew, lb. ., 14 Vie Spring Lamb Stew, Ib. 12 'te Fancy Mutton Boast, lb. 15 Vic Swift's Premium Regular Hams, Jb. 31c Extra Lean Bacon, lb. ...... AAU.r No. 1 Extra I-ean Hsms. lb., . , . ..2',c Sugar-Cured Bacon, lb. 3S Vie Remember eur Deilcateasesi Department, tbe talk of the citv. W K.nrfU , thing ta Roast Meats.' Salads sad Dressings, Reast Poultry and Smoked Sauaaces. dura mmw " cvniiifw uiiv v jrvwtoc pinui ., MEW t - "Hose- L&ZZPi D0Ua2793. 310-12 5l6B3t 5 l;HrtljM- .45-.-. (mm m Miik For Infants ft InTiKds i SIt..Ih. -11 m' r.i you 1 SaasaPrbs A NiTrrltiona Diet for AH Aa. Keep Horlick'i Always on Hand Quick Lunch, Home or Omce, Mr. and Mrs. L, M. Cohn returned home Thursday from an extended California trip. Mr. Andrew Murphy and daughter, Miss Stella Murphy, are at the Elms hotel in Excelsior Springs. Make the Garden Work Overtime If the housewife of America heeds the advice of the United States De partment of Agriculture, by fall she will have the shelves of her pantry filled with food from her own home garden, or if she has no space for a garden she will can both vegetables and fruits in season. In either event her pantry will be full. ' ' "Make the garden work all through the summer and fall, and see that your garden plans call for staple storage vegetables like potatoes, onions, beets, squashes, and the like," is the injunc tion of the United States Department of Agriculture. It is easy to can early vegetables, and when canned they are always ready for the table. We sug gest that the housewife, can peas, corn, carrots, beets, tomatoes, spin ach, dandelions, and other wild greens. "Don't fail to gather in season and can the wild things like "wild, mus tard, cowslips, and pokeberries they are wholesome food. V Canning and garden literature will be furnished free from the United States Department of Agriculture. "Everything for the Table" " U. S. Food Administration License No. G-18173. 1608-10-12 Harney Street. . We wish to thank the public of Omaha for the excellent way in which they received our new store. , In planning our market we tried to build an institution of which all. Omaha could feel justly proud. ; , i Omaha can "boast of having the most complete and best ap pointed market in the country, , f The convenience of the customer was our first consideration, and we are sure that anyone visiting the market will agree that this has been accomplished. , ' By instituting the "Cash and Carry" Plan (strictly cash and no delivery) we are m a position to sell the best of food products for ' which the Central has long established a reputation at a saving of 15 to 25 per cent. ' ' ; . ' It is an assured fact that the less it costs us to do business the . cheaper wecan sell our merchandise. And by doing away with an expensive delivery system, and a large force of bookkeepers, which charge accounts necessitates, we are able to reduce our operating expenses which enables us to serve the people at a great saving of money this will make your dollars go nearly one-fourth further than by the old way. PRESIDENT WILSON SAYS IT IS A PATRIOTIC DUTY TO "CARRY YOUR BUNDLES." radium, VUTY TO GROCERY "CASH AND CARRY SPECIALS" 3 tall cans Elkhorn Milk. . .28 6 small cans Elkhorn Milk. .2S 22-oz. jars assorted Pure Fruit Preserves . 25 Fancy tall cans Pink Salmon, for . 17 Fancy small cans Pink Salmon, for ................ tZHHf Fancy Country Gentleman Corn, per can , . . ... ..... . .12K ; Fancy Early June Peas, per can .. .............. 12K Standard Corn, Peas and To- matoes, can ..10t Special prices on canned fruit iu, .heavy syrup. Regular 30c grade of Peaches, Pine Apple and Apricots, per can. . . ,23J Armour's Very Best Tomatoes, per can . . . .v. . .... .... ,15, 6 ban Electric-Whit. Soap 25t 5 bars Diamond, C or Beat 'Em All Soap . . .2Ii Fancy Rice, 3 pounds. ,. ,'.25t Gallon cans of Karo Svrun.tiftt Bulk Cocoariut, pound. . .27 We Bulk Macaroni, pound llrf Large cans ripe Olives, can, 15t' Large Pancake Flow, lb. . .1Q Mason Jars, qts, 89: pts. 70s Full pints Grape Juice.... 20 Full quarts Grape Juice... 40t Fancy Prunes, per lb..-.12Wi MEAT "CASH AND CARRY SPECIALS" " Fresh Dressed Broilers, per pound. v; 55, Pig Pork Roast, per pound...., ,.22u Legs of Young Mutton, per pound..... 25t- ' Choice Mutton Shoulders, per pound 17, Sugar Cured Bacon, per pound 37 H 6 California Style Sugar Cured Ham, per pound 22iat Save the Beef Eat Pork and Mutton. . FRUIT "CASH AND CARRY SPECIALS" Fancy Loganberries, per box . . . N . . . . , , 1 7 K Fancy Blackberries, per box.... 17 HG Fancy Georgia Peaohes, per box... .....,.,,... 15. and 25t ' Watermelon, per pound , 3Ht New, Potatoes, per. peck , . . V 53 Largest varieties of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables at air times. FLORIST "CASH AND CARRY SPECIALS" Carnations, each ... .V. .......,,,....... ;..2t? 3 X. .lot Roses, each ...........,VV.A.... ........, i Corylopsis, per doieni . '. . . . CRACKER "CASH AND CARRY SPECIALS" Boy Scout Cakes, per pound . : . . ...;,..., ? '. 17 16 1 Buster Brown Cakes, per pound .V.. .226 Country Cakes, per pound. .. .... .V. .-. . .20f DAIRY PRODUCTS CASH AND CARRY SPECIALS CHEESE American Cbeese, lb. ........... 28c Brick Cheese, lb. 26c Fresh Cream Cettafte Cheese Received Dally. BUTTER1NE Central Extra Quality Oleo, lb..... 32c Swift Premium Oleo, lb. ...32c Lincoln brand (Meo. lb.. ........ . 25c BUTTER .. , Central Extra Quality, pkf., Ib...,.8c Birchwood. pk.. Ib. ............ .44c No, 1 bulk Butter, per lb .42e . eggs . Krcsh Ems, doien 21c Fancy Select Egraa. doien ....... .35c My Hat Diary BY Carita Herzog t I coitomtc Eiiiei hy IemaH Gross HOUSEHOLD ARTS VEPT CZNTFAL HIGH SCOOZ 3 Malt Ordirs Filled at Above Prices Prompt Attention Assured. I did enjoy my afternoon so T much looking at Yvonne Chap- X in's "up-to-the-minute" hats. She had a very bewitching little hat T that could be worn on almost X any occasion and yet be. appro- j iiriate. She told me her hubby X iked it the best of anv she had & and I really agree, becailse a hat of that sort is so serviceable, and f in these war times those are just T tbe kind of things people are looking for. Dont you agree with me? The hat was of dark green straw braid (something new). It was a small hat fitting closely to the head. Two . soft, green quills were placed in front pointing in exactly ' opposite directions. A cleverly-made black satin bow separated the two quills. This hat looked es pecially nice on Yvonne because she had her extremely auburn hair puffed out so sweetly at the S1QCS. Women as Finger-Print Experts Women have proved their ability to become expert in finger-print work, according to Henry P. de For est of the New York Civil Service commission. "The experience that I have had leads me to believe that women are particularly adapted for finger-print work," says Mr. de Forest "In 1904 Mrs. M. E. Holland, whose husband had a detective agency,' became inter ested in the finger-print exhibition made by Scotland Yard at the St. Louis exposition. She took up the subject and went to Scotland Yard to study. Upon her return she gave in struction to Mr. Halls of the United States navy, at Washington, and to a number of other officials. Mrs. Holland was one of the first persons in America definitely to teach the subject to government officials. "Another woman in New York, a Miss Sullender, about five years ago began the study o finger prints. She' became extremely proficient . and stood first in two competitive exami nations held for finger-print experts by the Civil Service commission of that city. A Mrs. Tittle stood sec ond. Both these women passed a better examination than the best man in the city at that time. ' Miss Sullen der is in the finger-print bureau of the department of charities. She has been teaching the subject for the last three years, with great success, Why Object to Paper In a? Refrigerator . ''Everybody knows that food wrap ped in paper will spoil quickly," firm ly remarked a woman to me recently. As a matter of fact, I think every body does not have that information, nor is it true information in rny opinion. Just because some people abuse a practice is no reason for con demning the practice utterly. The h.rm of leaving meats wrapped in paper is probably that one is not very sure of the sanitary quality of the original paper; also that brown paper sometimes sticks to meat un pleasantly if left for any length of time. But paper has several virtues it keeps out odprs and it enabes one to put food directly on icen case of an emergency when the box is not very cold. Further, it protects the food from contamination through the air of the icebox for no refrigerator air is ever free from all bacteria. Because brown paper will stick to Co-Operation Mis. Gross will be very glad to receive suggestions for the home economics column or to answer, as far a- she is able, any questions that her readers may ask. ; , J food, it is not good foqa first wrap ping. Parchment paper combines th good qualities -of oil paper for it does not stick and is somewhat wa terproof and brawn paper, for it ii rather strong. The sheets of parch ment paper are not large; hence an cuter wrapping is sometimes neces sary to keep them in place. . ., Certain foods have very strong odors and will contaminate tht delicate-flavored foods, such as milk and eggs, very quickly. " l'ineappn bananas and cheese are illustrations of such foods. If pineapples are kepi in anything but screwtop jars thcit odor will penetrate unless the .con-' tainer is wrapped in paper. The same thing is true of a cheese jar. Berries, and Vegetables In Great Variety Here Berries and small fruits are in the height of their glory on the Omaha markets in greit variety. Home-grown or "sour" cherries are plentiful, but this week will about see the last of them. They are cheap at present. Raspberries of splendid quality, both red and black, are on hand. The red sells around 30 cents a pint, and the black around 20 cents. Big, sweet cherries from California are also on the market in good quan tities. They bring about 25 cents a pint box. Strawberries are still with us at 20 cents a pint box. Goose berries are about 15 cents a box and currants are on the market around 20 cents a box. Watermelons are not yet as plen tiful as usual at this time of the year. The bigger sizes now command about $1.40 each. Small ones aije about half that price. Canteloupes are fair ly plentiful and of good flavor and cost from 10 to 20 cents each. Tomatoes are getting more abun dant and now sell at 12 to 15 cents a pound. Oranges are scarce and command high prices. Apples have well nigh disappeared from the market. New apples are due to be here within two weeks. Peaches, the advance speci mens of the crop, are already here and are rather cheap. So are apricots., Potatoes of the old crop seem to have vanished from the market, al though notice of an enormous sup ply was given out not many weeks ago. The new potatoes are sold at 5 cents a pound, or about 75 cents a peck. Green peas, strhigbeans, spinach, lettuce and all the standard vege tables are in fine quality and quantity on local markets. and three of her women pupils Miss HOW to Balance the SuiD- uanm, Miss tsurns ana miss xvioian, are now in the finger-print bureau of the United states navy, of which Mr. J. Herbert Taylor is chief. Variety in Piecrust Since war activities demand the ma terials we used to use in our favorite old-fashioned pastries we find that the novelty of the new dishes offered completely dispels any feeling of dis appointment we might even have sus pected some of the worst food stand' patters ever had. Children and grown tolks with su per-sensitive digestive organs are often denied the enjoyment of pie because the crust is hard to digest. A friend told how to use rice as a sub stitute for pie-crust in all lemon and cream pies Put one-fourth cup of clean, pack age rice into one cup of water, with a pinch of salt, and cook until soft It is best to use a double boiler. Press the boiled rice into shape of an under crust in the pie pan and let it stand until it jellies. Make the lemon or custard and put it in the rice crust Cover with a meringue, and brown lightly in the oven. 7 .A. f j Wheatless Dessert I I Stop puzzling about what to do for Sunday Dessert under I I Food Administration rulings. Serve I I Cocoanut Ice Cream j I the Special we have prepared for this Sunday. Everybody I I will welcome It I VK, Haj-dins Dealers Are Found Nearly Everywhere. jffld faW ------ -;- ; Y,,,,-,,, usmm f H pin the allied armies to fain victorv. . . E xercise all powers for future history. Loyal and true we still must stand, P repared to help with heart and hand. A midst surroundings free from car, L et our thoughts wander "over there," L est we forget the part our sons I ndisputably take against the "Huns." E veryone this side of the ocean must know D anger threatens wherever they go. A long with Soldiers are the Marines, ' R eady to fight though mid strange scenes. M any are the ways to help our government I n gardens or kitchens, where many hours are spenti ' E ndeavor to do your shopping with people you can trust, S uch is the Washington Market therefore "Berlin or Bust." Trade t th. WASHINGTON MARKET where all good are told as represented. Extra Fancy Beef Tenderloin, lb 3Se Choice Steer Porterhouse Steak, lb... 35c Extra Fancy Pork Tenderloin, lb. ....45c Veal Chops, lb. 28c Extra Lean Bacon, lb............. 39c Pure. Lard, lb. .., 29c Good Salt Pork, lb. 20c Fancy Sirloin Steak, lb. 32VjC Choice Steer Rump Roast, lb.25c and 28c Extra Fancy Veal Roast, lb.. .25c 28c Extra Fancy Young; Veal Breast, with pocket for Dressing;, lb............ 20c Fresh Spare Ribs, lb. . . . .15c Choice Steer Shoulder Roast, lb.... 25c Fancy Flank Stlc. lh 30c Corn Beef, per lb. 22Vie Extra Fancy Young Veal Round Steak. Ib. 38c Pork Roast per lb. 25c Extra Fancy Brick Cheese, brick... 25c Full American Cheese, lb 25c All brands Creamery Batter, lb. . . .45c Swift's Winchester Breakfast Bacon, per lb. 37',c Choice Rib Roast, per lb 28c Rib Boiling Beef. lb. 17Vic Beef Tongue, per lb 22',c Corn Flakes, 8 pkgs. for ....25c Extra Fancy Tomatoes, basket 25c Extra Fancy California Cherries, box 15e Freestone Peaches, basket 25c Head Lettuce, per head IOc On f ih. i m.ii rw Kuh in the Middle West. United Statea Food Administration License No. G-27634. Visit Our Branch Market at McCrory 5c and 10c Store, in Basement. SAME GOODS SAME PRICES SAME HONEST WEIGHT The Washington Market 1407 DOUGLAS STREET. mer Diet In giving advice about the family purse and its relation to children'i food, Mrs. Max West of the children's bureau, United States Department' of s Labor, says: , - "It is a good plan to divide the money that may be spent for food in' some such way as the following: . "(a) Spend from one-quarter to one-third of the total ood money for bread, cereals, macaroni and rice. "(b) Buy at least from one-third to one-half a quart of milk a day for each member of the family. "(c) Spend as much for fruit aftd' vegetables together as for milk. . (d) Spend not more for meat and', eggs together than for vegetables and fruit The amount spent for meat may be decreased as the amount spent for milk increases. "It has been found that many fam- -ilies spend an entirely undue amouut of their food allowance for meat which is the most expensive article of food on the market Especially in . summer the proportion of meat in the., diet of young children may be rc-' duced by using milk and milk prod ucts, eggs, and vegetables in its place. Fish and chicken are excellent food for children." ' : r ' . Ten Ways to Conserve 1. If you really need bread eat wheatless bread like this:' Barley and Oat Bread. 1 a liquid 4 T fat 4 T syrup 3 eggs i o barley flour , 1 t salt 1 o barley flour 1 e ground rolled oat - Mix with the liquid the melted fat, ' syrup and eggs. Combine the liquid and well-mixed dry ingredients. Bake in a moderately hot oven for one hour, or until thoroughly baked. Nuts ' or raisins may be added if desjred. Bake in narrow loaves. They are easier to cut 2. Save all crumbs. You will find a dozen uses for them. 3. Eat another potato and forget about the bread. 4. Do not leave the soap In the. : water. Fat is scarce. ; ' 5. Eat local vegetables and fruits. v 6. Turn off the flame "In between ; times," when you are not using it. Matches cost less than gas. 7. Use all dairy products. Never waste a drop of milk. ,. .v -. 8. Use sugar with the greatest care, i Do not order more than you need -for canning. 9. Do not eat more than you heed. To do so is hard on your health and , your pocketbook and will help to . lose the war. . 10. Keep the soup kettle simmering. ' Here is one of England's soup reci pes. . r armnouse soup. 4 young onions ( tablespoons) 1 ounce fat (two table-1 quart vegetabl-atocfc spoons). H cup of milk , 1H ounces barley meal Salt and peppot Trim, wash, drain and shred finely the onions. Melt the fat in a stewpa't and stir in the barley meal; fry for few minutes without - browning tj barley meal. Next put in onionsi cook these whilst stirring, for fiv minutes; then stir in gradually thir stock tyd milk. If the soup is fouc? . too thick, add a little more vegftabk; stock. , N" ( . - (You may well use more milk than the amount given here, it will make ' the soup more nutritious.) " Till CIST