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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 18, 1918)
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: AUGUS1 18, 1918. 7 A COUNTY ASKS KlhA IIIIVII IIA DlUd WllnNU MRNFY Tfl PAY Commissioners Advertise for Road Improvement Bids ' : Despite Fact Fund is Nearly-Ovjrdrawn. v With only $7,300 in the permanent oad fund, out of which Bauer & Johnson must be paid $4,300, and the estate of Emil Brandeis a sum ap proximating $5,000, refund of over paid inheritance tax, wiping out the entire fund alid leaving it 'overdrawn at least $2,000, the county commis sioners are advertising for bids for permanent road work on a program involving the expenditure of $70,300. ! For many months-past the condi tion , of .Douglas county roads has been such that' the countv has had the reputation of having the poorest system of highways of any countv in the state. - .,; Motorists declare Omaha ha3 the unenviable reputation of t being the one great metropolitan city on the transcontinental routes with the poor est approaches througtr its rural en virons. Citizens of the county have be come impatient over the condition of the county roads and their com plaints, which have become insistent, and which has led to investigation on the part of civic bodies, has caused the county commissioners to take uc tion on the ve of a primary e!ec tion, which involves the replacement of four members of the boardto take some action which will lead the peo ple of the county who are affected by the poor roads conditions to be lieve they will obtain some relief and to obtain this Vote to retain the or ganization among the county com missioners which have been respon sible for the present condition of the county highways. ' Call for Bids. 'The county commissioners called for bids for the repairing of 18 miles of macadam road, these bids to be submitted August 14. Seven strips of road were selected for improve ment, at follows: fOn Calhoun road, known as the Washington highway, from the coun ty line south to the city limits, 3.85 mMes, more, or less. : On TSricirs road, from the citv '.im- iits northwest, k 2.25 miles, more or less. On Military road, from city limits west 3.35 miles, more or less. ... ; On North Irvington road, north westerly from city limits, 1.50 miles, more or less. OnMain sheet, Benson, from the city limits west, 1.25 miles, more or less, t OnTDodge street road, commencing at Union Pacific tracks easterly two miles more or less. r,ja seiner succi iuau lummiuus at the present macadam pavement at Millard, running north and east 3'A njiles, more or less. ;On the whole, this program in volves 18 miles of permanent' work, which, at the present cost of mater ials and labor cannot be performed for less than $70,000. The only funds available for the work contemplated is what is con tained in the permanent road fund for road dragging.' "On August 14, the day on which the bids were opened, ihere was in ' the permanent road fund the sum of $7,300, and ih the road dragging fund. $36,000, making a total of $43,000. and against -which were claims for $9,300 against the Permanent rdad fund, the Larson Jewelry Store Rifled of Valuables in Daylight Robbery A bold daylight robbery in one of the busiest sections of the city was staged shortly before 7 o'clock Saturday morning when burglars broke the glass in the front door of the L. C. Larson Jewelry com pany, 204 North Sixteenth street. entered and rifled the cash register of $12.50 and stole seven gold watches valued at $191.25. A squad of detectives was on the scene a few minutes after the crime was .com mitted, but up to noon no trace of the robbers had been found. regular expenditures of the road dragging fund, including a drain of $70 per day for the operating of two road siding machines. In fact the liar biiities against the road dragging fund will exhaust the sum before the fiscal year will have ended, just as it has already done the regular road fund. Reason for Move. In the face of the fact that the dif ferent funds of the county which will be called upon to pay for the $70,000 worth of,' work are depleted, and there will not be a cent in the treas ury to pay for the improvements, if they are ordered made,1 the question noturally arises, why did the commis sioners advertise for bids for the wrk at all? ' Those who are in a position to know say. that the county commis sioners will not accept bids for any part of the work and that it never has been their serious intention to have the work done. There are not funds, on hand to pay for the work it bids are accepted and the work ordered done. It is figured, though, that with the primary campaign on it would be to Lthe interests of those who desire to perpetuate the rule of the commis sioners by filling the four vacancies to spread it around among .he voters thltt steps have been taken to do all of this important road work, to spend $70,000 where ft will be most appre ciated and where it will bringresults in votes. It is freely hinted that the persons responsible are playing politics and the advertising forbids was a moye made to overcome the bad advertis ing that was given the present board by the tour of flie executive commit tee of the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary club: The Omaha Manufactur ers' association, and the Omaha Auto mobile club. . . The county commissioners have fal len down utterly in road work and in road maintenance and the fact that this knowledge has penetrated the public mind seems to have brought about the camouflage action of 'the rnmmissioners in eiviner oublicitv for a road improvement .campaign for which there is no fund to pay. ana, seemingly, for the purpose of playing politics and tooling the voters. m VOTE FOR C. G. CARLBERG at the Prim&riet for Republican Member Omaha Water Board. ' 4 ALBERT W. JEFFERIS FOR CONGRESS REPUBLICAN PRIMARY, AUG. 20 The Coward There is little to say for the coward. Whether tie is deserv- Vng of "pity" or "con "J .... . .i tempt depends upon the individual. - Some "cowards are merely weaklings ol the timid, cringing, trembling variety. The sufferings they endure from their own cowardice is punishment sufficient. They really deserve pity. t There are "cowards," however, of the "HUN" TYPE, who use MIGHT to" oppress the weak; whJ would crush women, trample upon little children, kill he unprotected. ' They are "bullies" only so long as they have strength to be bullies ; they never fight fair, never in the open un less against a weaker opponent. x ' -I , In private life they fight with "rumor," "slander," in nuendo they attack character, "hit below the belt" in fact, resort toevery despicable method to destroy those whom they fear or hate. - I never fear a figlit with cowards, because 'it takes courage to put up a winning fight-and that is the one thing the coward lacks. ' 1 " He is a bushwhacker, sniper, outlaw. The .iackals never appear until they think the lion is wounded. It sometimes pays to "play possum" to draw them out. Painless Withers Dental Co. 423-428 Securities Bldg. 16th and Farnam Sts. " OMAHA, NEB. Office Hours: 8:30 A. M. to 6 P. M. Sunday, 9 to 1. Burgess fcff EVERYBODY? STORE" Sunday, August 18, 1918- -STORE NEWS FOR MONDAY- -Telephone Douglas 2100 SALE Beginning Monday, Fifth Annual August . OF BLANKET v , At Fully 25 , Per Cent Under September Prices' The seemingly endless variety that you will find to make selection from, will greatly surprise you. Throughout the . entire collection of blankets featured in this sale, you will not find one that does not measure up to the Burgess-Nash standard of quality and workmanship. "The Millions of Fighting Men Come First," Says Uncle Sam to the Manufacturers Consequently all of Uncle Sam's work has the right-of-way. Practically 50 per cent of the country's production of 1. 1 1- - A ?11 A JV11 1 Tl . .1 . . II ll A 1 11 t 1 . . . Diamteis win go w nu war oraers. cesiaes tnis, tne iuei prooiem nas Decome more serious. Jt$otn coal and wood are scarce. But if lower temperatures are prevalent in homes on account of the lack of fuel, there is no real reason why the sleeping hours should not be as warm and cozy as ever. We have been making preparations for this annual sale of blankets for many months, and the best blankets obtainable are here at substantial reductions from the prices you will have to pay in September. Bath Robe Blankets, $4J8 Also robe blankets in Indian colors, with cords and frogs to match. Size 72x90, at $4.98. Indian Blankets, $6J0 Indian blankets for throws or filairi travplinc rues. Sim fiftyR!). I Very special, $6.50. Wool Blankets, $12.95 ' Wool blankets in a large assort ment of beautiful plaids, also plenty of plain gray with colored borders. Sizes 70x80, at a price far below today's cost. $12.95 per pair. Plaid Blankets, $16.50 Pink, blue or yellow plaid wool blankets with ribbon binding. Very special at $16.50. Wool Blankets, $1U0 Gray wool blankets withiink or blue border, large size, 70x80, for $11.50. 9 Plaid Blankets, $190 An extra fine plaid blanket in pink, blue, tan or yellow plaid. 72 x84, at $19.50. Wool Blankets, $19 JO , Plain gray wool blanket with pink or blue border, bound with silk ribbon. Size 78x90, for $19.50. Wool Blankets, $3U0 All-wool blankets in fancy plaidsor -white with pink or blue borders and silk ribbon binding; extra weight and large size, at $31.50 per pair. Comfortables, $4J95 Home-made comforts filled with good grade cotton and tied with yarn. 76x90 inches, very special for $4.95. Plaid Blankets, $9.95 Twin bed blanKets in gray or assorted plaids, size 60x80, for $9.95. Fancy Comforts, $6, $6.75 A large assortment of tufted comforts in pink, blue, yeljow or lavender floral pattern coverings, for $6.00 and $6.75. Down Comforts, $12J50 Pure down comforts, printed satine covers with plain satine borders; an exceptionally good val ue for $12.50. Army Blankets Khaki color single army blankets, good quality heavy blankets, 66x84, $6.45 each. Single army blankets in wool, 62x82, exceptionally f)od quality, dark grey, $9.50 each, haki color wool army blankets, 60x80, for $12.00 each. Officers army fjlankets, khaki color, extra heavy weight, 64x84, at $15.00 each. Sub' Wool Blankets Our sub-wool blankets, look like wool and feel like wool, and axe very moderately priced. Assorted colors, shell stitched edge, plaids, 64x76, $3.98 per pair. Sub wool, blue, pink, gray or tan, shell stitched edge, 66x80, $5.95 per pair. Sub wool, beautiful assorted light color pkids, 70x80, $6.95 per pair. Sub-wool blankets, white with pink or blue border, $5.95 per pair. Cotton Blankets Gray or tan cotton blankets, 10x76, at $2.69 per pair. Gray or tan cotton blankets, 64x76, at $3.45 per pair. Gray or tan cotton blankets, 66x76, at $3.98 per pair. Large size cotton blankets, 70x80, $4.95 per pair, either tan or gray. I White Cotton Blankets White cotton blankets at the following prices are cheaper than sheets. White blankets, 64x76, $3.45 per pair. Khaki color cotton army blankets, 66x84, $5.95 per pair. Comfortables, at $8.00 Satin and cambric-covered com forts in a large selection of de sirable printed coverings, filled with best grade of cotton, weight about 5 lbs., for $8.00. Comfortables, at $10.00 Large size comfort filled from select pure bleached cotton, cov ered with printed nainsook, with silk mujl border in rose, pink, blue, yellow, etc., at $10.00 sach. Wool Comforts, $10.00 These comforts are filled most ly "Kith wool, carded together with a mtle cotton, producing a fine fluffy effect light, yet warm; covered with silk . mull, at $10.00 each. . ' We are also showing a com plete line of silk and satin com forts. Up to $39.50. ; Annual August Sale of ' ' - Bed Spreads, Towels and Household Linens T HE savings in view of existing conditions are increasingly important the necessity of buying now for future use is imperative and hundreds of housewives should supply their bedding needs now while 'such remarkably low prices prevail. " Bed Spreads, $1.89. Hemmed crochet bed spreads of heavyweight and large size per fectly hemmed ends, at $1.89 each. Bed Spreads, $325. Extra large size crochet bed spread, in handsome marseilles designs, size 84x96 inches, $3.25 each. Bed Spreads, $425. Scalloped' edge satin finish bed spread of an unusually good quality in a splendid range of good designs suitable for full size beds, each $4.25. Bed Spreads, $350., Scalloped edge crochet bed spread of heavy weight and fine quality handsome mar seilles designs, suitable for box spring beds, aech $3.50. Bed Spreads, $4J0. Hemmed satin finish marseilles bed spreads of fine quality, with perfectly hemmed ends. Size 82x92 inches, each $4.50. Napkins, $4J50 Dozen. Irish damask'napkins of heavy weight and fine quality in sev eral handsome designs, size 22x22 inches, $4.50 dozen. Bath Towels, 25c. Bleached bath towels of heavy weight, soft and spongy, neatly hemmed ends, size 20x40 inches, special for 25c each. Bath Towels, 48c. , Bleached bath towels of extra heavy weight, made of two-ply yarn. These come with pink or blue borders and are size 21x42 inches, reduced to 48c each. Bath Towels, 39c. Fancy bath towels, in handsome plaid designs of blue or yellow, heavy weight. Reduced to 39c. Table Damask, 98c. 70-inch bleached table damask of extra heavy weight and of splendid wearing qualities in several good- designs, August Bale price 98c yard. -; Buck Towels, 75c. 1 Pure linen huck towels, size! 18x36 inches. These have hem stitched ends and are 'of Irish manufacture handsome damask designs. Sale price. 75c. Crash Toweling, 21c. Emerald Crash Toweling of very fine weave and splendid quality. A very absorbing crash that will give splendid service. Special price, 21a yd. TableCloths. Bleached damask table cloth, of splendid quality, in four handsome circular designs. These are of Irish manufac ture and will giVe splendid service. Size 2x2 yards for $3.2'5. . Size 2x2 yards for $4.10 -Size 21x21 napkins to match, $3.98 dozen. - Decorative i?ilet Lace Pieces at One-Half Price. Included are oval tray cloths, round center pieces, round or square lunch cloths. These are exquisite pieces, really works of art, and they make beautiful gifts. Beautiful New Fall Silks FOR Monday we offer Satin de Chine in a lovely assortment of colors. Desirable for dresses. Has a high satin finish; 36 inches wide, at $1.95 a yard. Chiffon Taffeta, $U9. 36-inch black chiffon taffeta in a heavy quality for skirts and suits. Special at $1.59 a yard. Burr.-Nah Co.-Maln Floor. Do Your Fall Sewing With' a Standard" Rotary SewingMachine YOU will find that one of the hardships of your sewing is overcome by using a "Standard" Hotary sewing machine. ' They are easy to run, fast, wear-resisting, almost noiseless, and have lock and chain stitch. Every machine carries with it a Burgess-Nash guarantee. Specials for Monday Singer sewing machine (used), $10.00. Wheeler & Wilson machine (used)r$12.00. Standard Rotary machine, floor sample (new), $35.00. Burr et-Nth" Co. Fourth Floor ft 1 First Arrivals in New Fall Goods TT7E knew that scores of women would want to start their first fall dresses in August, so we had these early shipments rushed through for their benefit. French Serge Fine French serges in a full range of the new colors, and navy blue; 36 to 50 inches, from 98c to $3.50 a yard. Storm Serges, $1.49 A special for Monday. Storm serges in brown, black, wine, navy, etc., 50 inches wide, at $1.49 a yard. Wool Plaids, $U0 New wool plaids for skirts, in a va riety of styles and color combinations. Fill Your Sewing Basket With These Notions. Bias lawn tape, sizes 1 to 5, white only, boit 7c Shoe and slipper trees, pair 10c. Coate's Thread, best quality spool, 4c. White elastic, -inch, good quality, yard 10 and 15c. , Black and white dressing pins, package 10c. Twilled feather bone, yard 15c. Sanitary napkins, package dozen, 25c. Human hair switches, good quality $1.98. Dress shields, Corine quality, 19c and 23c. Dress buckles, each 10c- ' Inside dress beltings, black or white, some styles with stays, yard 15c, 20c and up to 50c Bur(ei-Nash Co. Main Floor. il I ! II l! V