Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, July 07, 1918, Page 7, Image 7
i'HE OMAHA SUNDAY BEF-: JULY 7. 1918. I n WORK PLENTIFUL AND LABORERS IN GREAT DEMAND Shortage of Men Acute Omaha; Government Em ployment Bureau Has 4, , OOO Positions Open. in Omaha Bank Clerk Ar rives Safely "Over There" fhe labor situation in Omaha has feacbed the acute stages. Men are in great demand jn practically all braches of the city's industries, and the lack of help js creating consider able worry for the employer. This problem is also true on the farms and railroads throughout the state. In Omaha, coal dealers have 'great difficulty in finding men to drive the delivery waeons. to work in , the yards or even office help. Increased wages have not bettered the situation to any noticeable degree. Ice deal ers also have their troubles. They urgently need wagon drivers and ether help. During June the government em ployment bureau, 1118 Farnam street, placed 2,294 men in positions and now it -could place 4,000 more. Applica tions are on hand for that number. And the lines of work are so numer ous that the man who wants work can pick his job. It is not so much a question of. wages as it is men. Farm laborers are in the greatest demand. Men who are willing to give a fair day's labor in return for the cash of the farmer can get from $3 to $5 a day. If these men want to work by the month and remain un til after corn shucking, they can hire out at $50 to $75 a month and in ad dition to this they will get board, room and laundry. These are 10-hour a day jobs. x Railroads Need Men. The Omaha roads have employ ment for more than 2,000 men. nese jobs pay $2.75 to $3 a day, with free lodging in bunk cars. In addition, the Omaha roads would take 1,000 to 1,500 section men to do track work. These jobs pay $2.75 for a 10-hour day. This class of work three years ago paid $1.25 a day and last year $1.75. In the railroad shops there u the greatest demand for mechanics that was ever known and men who are working on piece are earning $5 to $7 a day. Machinists helpers, who are mere apprentices, are being paid 28c to 30c an hour while learning their trades. Bridge carpenters are being paid 42c to 45c an hour, with free lodgings in bunk cars. Teamsters in Demand. With the increased shortage in labor-, teamsters have profited consider able. In the coal business, for in stance, during June a man with a team could earn $18 during a 5-day week. The first of this month the-qtages went to $24 a week and even at the ad vance, the demand for men is far less than the supply. With the increase in the wages paid teamsters, there has been an advance in the price charged for carrying coal from the street to the. bin. Prior to July 1 the charge was 50 cents a ton. Now it has been advanced to 60 cents and men who are anxious to carry coal are hard to find. - When the order went out requiring men to get out onon-essential and into essential employment, according to the heads of the government em ployment, the labor situation was re lieved to some extent, but the de mand quickly swallowed up the sur plus help and at this time it is said that there i3 no excuse for any man in the city remaining idle, providing 1 he wants to work. Big Barge Brings Big Load Here on First Trip The steamer Julius Silber has reached Omaha, bringing the largest single shipment of live stock ever brought down the Missouri river from Decatur to Omaha. It consisted of five cars of hogs and two cars of sheep. There were hauled on the deck of the steamer and on a bafge towed by the steamer. The barge was purchased by the company re cently in Bismarck, N. D., and this wasits first trip. There is plenty of freight to be hauled and both steam ers and barges are loaded to capacity on each trip. Sergeant Higby Home on Furlough From Camp Cody -Sergt C. D. Higby, stationed at Camp Cody with the 134th infantry, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Beecher Higby, Angelus apartments on a 10-day furlough from the camp. Sergt. Higby enlisted last August in the Sixth Nebraska which was split up when called into training. He will be glad to talk with the parents of any ot tne dovs at camp coay wno would like to hear of their sons or of the camp. Sergeant Russel, Shot in Head, Reported Improving Police Sergeant William Russell, vbo was shot in the head Thu sday night by some unkndwn person while leaving Riverview park, is improving nicely from his wound and was able to sit up last night. The bullet caused a slight fracture of the skull. Since the source of the bullet is itill a mystery, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.4 Police are investigating the case. I V7 Information that Stanley R. Zer zan, 27, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Zerzan, 4342 Lake street, has arrived safely overseas, has been received by his parents. Young Zerzan, who was a bookeeper in the First National bank, enlisted in the quartermaster's department last December, and has been in training at Camp Joseph J. Johnston, Jacksonville, Fla. He is a member of quartermaster supply com panyjNo. 313. Admits Theft, But Later Denies She Stole Money Will and Anna Rose, 611 North Eighteenth street, were arrested Fri day night on complaint of Sam Wa ters, 915 Avenue D, Council Bluffs, and are being held for investigation. Waters alleges that he was robbed of $50 while visiting Rose. A search of Mr. and Mrs. Rose and of the home failed to reveal the hiding place of the alleged stolen money. Mrs. Rose admitted the theft to po lice and offered to show the hiding place of the -money. She later said she lied about stealing the money, due to having drank whisky which Waters brought to the home. School Boy Code of Honor Too Much for Juvenile Judge The school boy code of honor won out in juvenile court Saturday morn ing when appeals, cross-examination and threats by Judge Troup and Pro bation Officer Miller failed to move two school boys. Earl Ninehart, 14, 1620 Clark street, and Edward McLaughlin, 13, 1819 North Seventeenth street, admitted that they were members of a gang that had assaulted J. E. Daywalt. They insisted, however, that they, themselves, had taken no part in the fracas, and steadfastly refused to in form against their pals. They were released. Friar Rock Sold to Coast Horseman in $100,000 Deal New York, July 5. Friar Rock, the stallion which as a 4Vyear-old won the Brooklyn, Suburban, Belmont and several other turf classics, with a score of mares, was sold today by John E. Madden of this city ti J. H. Rosseter of San Francisco. It, was reported that the price for thi lot was approximately $100,000. Friar Rock was sold to Mr. Madden -y Major August Belmont for $50,000. ' Business Men to Make Call on Council Bluffs The Omaha Chamber of Commerce will make a good fellowship visit to Council ? luffs next Thursday even ing. They will be the guests of the Council Bluffs chamber. The "call" is being arranged by the good fellow ship coi-.mittee. The Omahans will meet at the chamber after dinner Thursday evening and go across the river by automobile. Chiropractic Life is what you make it. If you are well you should be happy. If your health is less than normal you should b e interested i n Chiropractic. Spinal Adjust ments will do more than anything else to restore health conditions to the body. If you are sick, don't become dis couraged. If you will call at my of fice, I will cheerfully tell you if Chiropractic is applicable to your case. Free literature explaining this wonderful method of healing, is yours for the asking. Adjustments are $1.00 or twelve for $10.00; outside calls made by appointment are $2.50. DR. BURH0RN (Palmer School Graduate) Suite 414-19 Securitiei Bldg. Cor. 16th and Farnam streets. Phone D. 5347 Lady Attendant I AM GLAD TO ENDORSE PERUNA Was in a TerriBly Run Down Condition Miss Ricka Leopold, 288 Layco St., Menashg, Wis., Sec'y Liederkranz. Miss Leopold's letter oppo site conveys in no uncertain way the gratitude she feels for Peruna. Liquid and Tablet Form mswii -MAMtfiT-HyWinftl' ' Glad to Try Anything "Three years ago my system was in a terribly run down condition and I was broken out all over rey body. I began to be worried about my condition and I was flad to try anything which would relieve me. Peruna was recommended to me as a fine blood remedy and tonic, and I soon found that it was worthy of praise. A fow bottles changed my condition materially and in a short time I was all over my trouble. I owe my restoration to health and Btrenfrth to Peruna. 1 am glad to endorse it." Sold Everywhere. EYERYBODYS STORE Sunday, July 7, 1918- STORE NEWS FOR MONDAY- -Phone Douglas 2100 Doing A Good Day's Work This is the spirit of the times a strong will to do each day the duty it brings. And the day goes quickly. Its very swiftness of passage can cause confusion. But duty is very clear to those who are intently listening. With us here it is this: This store is to be at its best every day. So can it best work out its usefulness to its trustful patrons. Here, merchandise standards will never be low ered. Here constant -renewals will keep every bit of this store and all that is in it fresh and new and wholesome. Here always men, women and children cart with confidence provide their needs from New merchandise labeled qual ity at the low st prices always. 2 Announcing for Monday! A Great Clearaway of RUGS TTTE advise you to take advantage of these remarkably low prices now. The production on all grades of floor cov- ings haajbeen curtailed from 50 to 75 of the normal output on account of the Wool situation. This naturally means that prices will go much higher and that there will be a great scarcity of carpets and rugs in the very near future. Clearaway of Summer Rugs at 33l3 to 50Less than Regular An early selection on these is advised, as the quantity is limited 3x3 feet Jap oval rush rugs, 85c 4-6x4-6 feet Jap oval rush rugs, $2.2S. 4x7 feet Jap oval rush rugs, $3.75. 8x10 feet Jap oval rush rugs, $5.00. 9x12 feet Jap oval rush rugs, $6.00. Crex (Herringbone Weave) Rugs In colors of blue, green and browns, plain center with stenciled borders. 4-6x7-6 feet, $3.75. 8x10 feet, $6.50. 6x9 feet, $4.75. 9x12 feet, $9.00. D EMONSTRA TION of THORO "The dry cleaner" THORO is more than merely a "Clean er." It is a marvelous cleanser and restorer of original bright ness and lustre. Does not in jure the most delicate fabrics. Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor. Extra Special Seamless Wilton Velvet Rugs OQ Cfl Room-Size 9x12 Feet, at V.DU Here indeed is a most unusual rug value. Seamless Wilton velvet, made of the finest yarns in Oriental and conventional designs. Shades of old rose, tan, green and beautiful pastel shades. An extreme value at $29.50. Extra Special Whit tall Anglo-Persian Rugs, Room Size, Specially Priced, at $89 Two sizes, 8-3x10-6 feet of 9x12 feet. Discontinued patterns, including Whittall Anglo-Persian and other high-grade French Wilton rugs. Big range of selection and a wonderful value, $89.00. Burgess-Nash Co. Third Floor Imperial Seamless Heavy Brussels Rugs Offered Like This Variety of colorings suitable for any room In the horn. 6x9 feet, at, $15.00. 9x12 feet, at, $27.50. 8-3x10-6 feet, at, $25.00. Il-xl2 feet, at, $30.25. High Quality Axminster Rugs In the Clearaway for Monday Including Bigelow, Hartford, Sanford, Firth, et. Luxurious, closely woven, exact reproductions of Persian rugs. 27x54 inch for $3.25. 8-3x10-6 feet for $28.25. S6x72 inch for $5.75. 9x12 feet for $30.00. 6x9 feet for $17.50. 9x12 feet for $42. Whittall Royal Worcester Wilton Rugs Less Than Wholesale Cost Beautiful selection of patterns and colorings. Three sizes. 8-3x10-6 feet for $55.00. 9x12 feet for $67.00. 10-6x12 feet for $75.00. ON THE SQUARE AT THE ELEVATOR MONDAY Japanese Kimono Crepe 2 9 c the Yard For this day we have greatly reduced the price on the real imported Japanese kimono crepe to 29c. Fast colors in designs especially made for pretty kimonos. Very special at 29c yard. Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor. Oar Stock of the Finer Wash Fabrics Reduced for Monday to 98c the yard CONSISTING of the finest quality imported English voiles in lace check effect; plain voiles, light or dark shades with woven silk stripes; embroidered voiles, imported Scotch ginghams in pretty plaids, with unusual color combination. All reduced regardless of the former price for Monday at 98c yard. Wash Goods Dress Patterns of 6 Yards Special Monday $2.95, Including fancy voiles, light or dark colors; plain voiles in light or dark shades. Plain poplins, also a full line of plain color wash suitings, Monday, pattern of 6 yards for $2.95. Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor. SEASONABLE Notions Reasonably priced in this salf for Monday. Buy now prices will be higher. 3oates 6-cord thread, sizes, spool, 4c. 3-cord sewing thread, dozen 28c, spool, 2c. Pearl buttons, assorted sizes, white and colors, dozen, 5c Sanitary napkins, packages of 6, 25c. Sanitary belts, each, 10c Slipper trees, special, at pr., 10c Nickle plated safety pins, dozen, 5c. Steel pins, 300 count, pkg., 5c. Hair switches, good quality, at each, $1.98. Skirtmarkers' special, each, 15c Vanity or Princess snap fasten ers, dozen, 10c Stickcrie edging, special, bolt, 12i4c 3old plated toilet pins, card 15c Dressmakers' pinsox 35c. Steel tape measures, each 25c. Nickel plated scissors, each 25c. Sewing machine oil, bottle 15c. Lingerie ribbon, 4 yds. for 10c. Palm leaf fans, each 5c Gold plated safety pins, dozen, 10c. Blanket binding, yard, 8c. Belding's sewing silk, spool, 6c. Corset laces, mercerized, 15c. Garter elastic, yard, 20c. Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor. Stamped Goods for Embroidery Offered for Monday at V2 Price LOT of stamped bedspreads, bolster cqvers, scarfs, table covers, pillowtops, bags, etc. Two designs: One honeycomb cloth, com plete set to match, stamped with rose design. One ecru Bheeting with figures, for applique in colors. Few children's creeping blankets, quilts, crib covers, etc., with applique sunbonnet babies. Special reduction of One-Half regular price. Stamped Pillow Case Tubing $U0 For eyelet and solid white embroidery, hemstitched edge for crochet, size 36x45, excellent quality, per pair, $1.50. Stamped Ready Made Night Gowns $150 All new designs, for French knots of solid white embroidery, full sizes, fine quality nainsook, $1.50 each. Stamped combination suits to match, four sizes, $1.00 each. Peri Lusta Crochet Cotton 15c Specially priced for Monday; every one knows the merits of Peri Lusta. Few numbers missing, white, ecru and colors, 15c ball, $1.50 box. Stamped White Dresses at $1.00 For little girls, ready to embroidery, in sizes 2, 4 and 6, In four different styles, poplin, pique and muslin and pink and hlue cham bray. Finished model of each dress on exhibition, striking new styles, most desirable summer garments for children. Special $1.00 each. Something New in Auto Pillows $2.50 Made of leatherette and trimmed with cretonne, colors black, navy, gre.en, purple, red. Special $2.50 each. Free Lessons Every Day By expert teachers in all branches of knitting, crochet, embroidery, bag and lamp shade making. Yarns at 19c a Skein Odd lots slightly soiled Germantown and Saxony yarn, just the thing for a color line over the top of sox. Reduced, 19c skein. Blue Print Lunch Sets $1.00 Including center pieces and twelve doilies. Monday, $1.00 set. ' Burgess-Nash Co. Third Floor Extra Special! Remarkable Clear-way Monday of Our Entire Stock of Summer Suits j2 At Oft X The Regular Price A MOST opportune offering just in time for those who are going away to the seashore, the mountains on va cation trip of any sort and the best part of it all is that you can buy them now when you need tnem most a third under the regular price. The offering includes: White Flannel Suits Crepe de Chine Suits Co'ored Taffeta Silk SuiL bilk J rsey Suits Tricoletle Cloth Suits Shantung Silk Suits Pongee Silk Suits, Etc. There's a splendid selection of styles individual and distinctive creations which represent the very latest tailored ideas and which you will recognize as extreme values at the clearing price. Burgess-Nash Co. Second Floor Five Cents is Sufficient For The First Payment IT BRINGS TO YOUR HOME A u Standard Rotary Sewing Machine GUARANTEED FOR LIFE Xhe newest Hygienic, "Sit-straight" models. Each is fitted with the new chain stitch attachment it makes two machines in one both lock and chain stitch. The "Standard" is the last word in sewing machine construction nothing as good noth ing as good at any price. Table of Weekly Payments $0.05 I $0.55 I $1.05 $1.55 1st Week llth Week 21st Week 81at Week .10 .60 1.10 1.60 ti Week 12th Week 22d Week 82d Week .15 .65 1.15 1.65 8d Week 13th Week 28d Week 88d Week .20 .70 1.20 1.70 4th Week 14th Week 24th Week 84th Week .25 .75 1.25 1.75 8th Week 18 th Week 25th Week 88th Week .30 .80 1.30 1.80 8th Week 16th Week 28th Week 88th Week .35 .85 1.35 1.85 th Week 17th Week 27th Week 87th Week .40 .90 1.40 1.90 8th Week 18th Week 28th Week 88th Wok .45 .95 1.45 "Final fay- tth Week 19th Week 29th Week ment 11SR .50 1.00 1.50 1.95 10th Week 20th Week 80th Week 89th Week The world's best machine, lock and stitch central needle style "STANDARD" ROTARY $39.00 n ill i i"n chain 5c First payment immediate delivery then every week you pay 5 cents more than the .pre vious week's payment. r8 ilia" iBymgrrHJKv Burgess-Nash Co. Fourth Floor 5 I 4 I