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THE BEE: OMAHA", THURSDAY. DECEMBER IS, 1918.
M'KELVIE MAKES
ADDRESS BEFORE
U, S, GOVERNORS
(Continued from Vt On.
solved most promptly by the appli
cation of a graduated tax upon land.
Such a tax should fall most heavily
upon non-resident land owners and
those who hold the land for specu
lation. To reduce the ills of tenantry,
Mr. McKelvie told the governors
that land leae laws which will en-
courace the proper cultivation, and
rotation of crops and the building
of necessary farm equipment should
be enacted' A lease of sufficient
length to permit such a policy is
necessary.
"Rural school consolidation,"
said Mr. McKelvie, "offers the best
means for country educational im
provement in which Nebraska has
been far behind other states. The
way for further consolidation should
be nrovided bv removing all bar
riers, and the state should be re-
distncted that all sections will share
equally in the benefits."
Discussing farm marketing condi
tions, the speaker commended the
farmers for their splendid efforts
toward increased production, but
suggested that more attention be
given to marketing. The farmer
has been taking the other fellow's
price for his products. Agencies
which are not economically neces
sary in distribution of farm prod
ucts should be removed, and un
necessary speculation, artificial
price control and profiteering must
come to an end.
Believes in Co-Operation.
"Farmer co-operation," predicted
the speaker, "will solve the prob
lem. Under the proper encourage
ment and with the barriers removed
co-operation will overcome the com
petition of all other agencies that
are uneconomic. In addition to co
operative institutions at, local ship
ping points, terminal markets and
boards of trade must be open so that
co-operative enterprises will have an
even break. In addition to co-operative
marketing by farmers, the
foundation of co-operative credit
societies should also be possible
in order to provide cheaper money
ior financing farm enterprises."
To be successful, co-operation
must have the unselfis!) willingness
of the individual to pool his inter
ests with his neighbors for the com
mon good, Mr. McKelvie believes.
Co-operation which has for its pur
pose an unfair advantage for any
individual or interest will meet the
same fate as that which now threat
ens private interests which have
taken unfair advantage in the past.
While farming is the basic industry
of Nebraska, it is not the only im
portant one.
Upon efficient administration will
lepend the success of any agricul
tural policy. The governor-elect
hopes that a better definition of
powers and duties of the law en
forcement and educational depart
ments will make for efficiency in a d
ministration. An elimination of the
numerous boards and commissions
which now have control over several
branches of agricultural activity
will simplify the handling of agri
cultural matters.
22 Deaths from Flu as
Citizens Dodge Orders
of Health Commissioner
Twenty-two deaths in Omaha
from Spanish influenza in the 24
hours ending Wednesday morning
were reported to the city health
commissioner.
Moving picture houses have ropes
stretched across the entrance to each
alternate row of seats, but some pa
trons step over the ropes and occupy
the seats as before, according to the
movie house managers.
Big signs printed in red are posted
in the street cars, solemnly stating
that the cars are not permitted to
carry more than there are seats for.
But many cars are crowded to
capacity as heretofore. One oi the
provisions of Dr. Manning's street
car order is "no Dassengers on the
platforms."
"The platform is the one place on
the car where the germs don't have
a good show," said a passenger, and
he remained on the platform.
Ministers to Ride
for Half Fare on All
finvemment Rnads
Next year clergymen, both active
and superannuated; men any women
actively engaged in religious work,
Young Men's Christian association
and Young Women's Christian as-
tanes, if they travel on railroad
trains operated by the government
are going to ride at half rates, pro
viding they provide themselves wiih
the proper credentials.
Hotel Men Will Fight
, Nation-Wide Prohibition
New York, Dec. 18. The Ameri
can Hotel association in executive
session here today decided to wage
a nation-wide fight against the pro
posed prohibition amendment and
also against the emergency agricul
tural bill "rider," which prohibits
traffic in intoxicants after June 30,
1919. A committee of three men
was named to take charge of the
campaign.
More Units Assigned.
Washington, Dec. 18. Additional
units overseas, including about 1,500
officers and men, assigned by Gen
era! Pershing for early convey
home, were announced by the War
department todav as follows: 35th,
149th. 158th, 173d and 801st aero
squadrons, Companies A and B, 26th
engineers; 102d and 111th trench
mortar batteries, headquarters 39th
bridgade. coast artillery.
The dirt durinir and sfter influent. Hor
Ikk'a Halted Milk, nourishing, digestible.
The Most Joyful Christmas
Since A. D. 1 will be that of
A. D. 1918. Christmas gifts
; should be personal and perma-
nent
RYAN JEWELRY CO.
PROGRESS MADE
IN EXCHANGES
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only in favor of a league of nations,
but believe the formation of such
a league absolutely indispensable to
the maintenance of peace. But the
particular plan of the League to En
force Peace I have never directly or
indirectly endorsed."
League Constitution Drafted.
Senator Leon Bourgeois, president
of the French society for a league of
nations, and Count D'Estournellcs
de Constant, also a delegate of the
society, gave to the Associated
Press today a brief account of a
conference they had had with Pre
mier Clemenceau. A draft of the
complete plan for the constitution
of such a league, they said, v;is sub
mitted to the premier, upon which
an exchange of views took place.
The premier declared that the
principle of a league of nations
would not fail to be inscribed in the
preliminaries of a peace such as
would be decided upon by the allies.
WORK OF PEACE MISSION
RAPIDLY TAKES SHAPE.
Paris, Dec. IS President Wil
son today paid his first visit to the
headquarters of the American mis
sion, conferring briefly with Col. K.
M. House, Secretary of State Lan
sing, Henry White and others, and
inspecting the organization now
rapidly taking shape.
Mr. Wilson drove in an army mo
tor car to the Place de La Concorde,
where all the American activities
are centered.
Before the president's arrival the
American delegates conferred for
two houts regarding general plans,
mapping out work and dividing it
into sections.
Progress was reported in the
formation of important branches of
work under the guidance of Amer
ican professors who now have prac
tically perfected their inquiries.
RED GROSS FOND
THERMOMETER
SHOWS BIG JUMP
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arrived at 30,000 and could go no
higher.
The big jump in membership re
turns over the number reported the
first two days of the drive is evi
dence that the Red Cross campaign
to enroll every man, woman and
child in Douglas county is now in
full swing.
The committee in charge now took
for huge additions to the member
ship totals to roll in each day. The
total receipts for Wednesday was
?7,lb5.
Leading Omaha business houses
are falling into the 1U0 per cent
honor roll. Among those alrcadv re
ported by Koss is. lowie are Min
derland Machine comnanv. Nebras
ka-Iowa Steel, Nebraska Foundry,
Skinner Macaroni, . l. Cleveland
Drug, York-Allan Ice, Smith-Lock-wood,
Anderson Brake Adjustment,
Sterif, Martin-Cott Hat, Standard
Oil, Lee-Coit-Andreeson, Paxton
Vierling, Omaha Broom, Faxton
Mitchell. Jubilee, National, J. F.
Bloom, Sunderland Bros., Home
Builders, American Securities,
Epcncter Cornice works, Mueller &
Johnson, Melchior Machine shop,
Kava Kola Bottling, Pittsburgh
Plate Glass, all automobile, auto
supplies and motorcycle companies
solicited by L. H. McDermott, Bank
ers Realty Co., Nebraska Power Co.,
Beacon Tress, Candyland, Robert
Dempster and American Express
company.
The woman's committee, headed
by Mrs. F. W. Judson, reported 2,
500 memberships in the house-to-house
canvass Tuesday. The supply
of Red Cross buttons ran out and
celluloid pins had to be called into
i use.
TREATY OF PEACE SIGNED .
PROBABLY FIRST OF JUNE
Paris, Dec. 18. President Wilson
and Marshal Foch talked for half
an hour last night. The subjects
under discussion were mainly in ref
erence to the armistice between the
allies and Germany. Mr. Wilson
was most favorably impressed as the
result of this first extended conver
sation he has had with the marshal,
according to Marcel Rutin, of the1
Echo De Paris. j
Hutin states that it is most prob-i
able that the treaty of peace will be !
signed at Versailles some time about :
the beginning of June and that .ar- j
shal Foch will lead the allied anni.sj
under the Arch of Triumph in Taris !
within 15 days after peace is de-;
clared.
THE CHRISTMAS GIFT SUPREME
GIFT LUGGAGE
It's Sensible
w.;g-
Durable Leather Bags, the kind
Ml V. - 1 i .
juu ii ue jiruuu 10 give, pncea ,
from
$18.00 " $30.00
Suit Cases made of Seal, Wal
rus and high grade cow hide;
fitted with Parisian ivory. So
highly appreciated by ladies
who travel. From
$25 - $125
The Incomparable Hartmann
Wardrobe Trunk, with lift
top, heavily padded inside to
prevent garments coming off
the hangers. Shoe box in
front. Laundry bag and most
clever locking device to hold
drawers. Priced from
$35 $165
FUELING St STEINLE
Trunks, Bags, Suit Cases, and Good Leather Goodt
1803 FARNAM STREET
Half a Century Ago
Haifa Century Ago every community could be supplied
to some extent with locally dressed meat, drawing on live
stock raised nearby.1
Now two-thirds of the consuming centers; with millions
of people, are one to two thousand miles away from the
principal live-stock producing sections, which are sparsely
settled
The American meat packing industry of today is the
development of the best way to perform a national service.
The function of providing meat had to develop accord
ingly. Those men who first grasped the elements of the
changing problem created the best facilities to meet it
large packing plants and branch houses at strategic
points, refrigerating equipment (including cars), car routes,
trained organization, profitable outlets for former waste
which became the natural, inevitable channels for the
vast flow of meat across the country.
If there were a better way to perform this necessary
service, American ingenuity and enterprise would have
discovered it, and others would now be using it
During 1918, Swift & Company has earned a profit on
meats (and meat by-products) of less than 2V2 cents per
dollar of sales too small a profit to have any appreciable
effect on prices.
Swift & Company, U. S. A.
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Some Few of the Many Good Clristaas Gifts We Have
KID GLOVES
Milady who receives
Tref ousse Gloves will be
pleased with your
expression of good
taste. There are no
finer gloves from
all of France.
A MERCHANDISE
CERTIFICATE
A great many people
know they wish to give
something from this
store, but prefer not to
do their own choosing
for various reasons. So
they purchase a certifi
cate which is good at
any time in any section
of the store. Issued for
any amount. The hold
er of such a gift has the
opportunity to enjoy a
personal selection.
BATH ROBES
For women; fashioned
from attractive blankets
and styled to suit the
most fastidious.
LINGERIE
Perhaps of silk or crepe
de chine. A gown, a
chemise or combination.
Hand sewn and
broidered under
muslins from the
Philippines too,
for your viewing.
LINENS
Decorative pieces of
hand embroidered Ma
deira work, cluny,
lace, Mosaic and
filet lace. A wonder
ful addition to the
linen chest of every
housewife who never
has too many linens.
When they are pre
sented in a Thomp
son - Belden wrap
ping one knows your
judgment has been
good.
CAMISOLES
Beautifully fashioned
garments of lovely ma
terials, smartly styled.
How could one fail to
be appreciated?
BLOUSES
From The Store for
Blouses a specialty
1 m
snop or engaging
appearance at this
busy Christmas sea
son. Here you will
find blouses for every
rn.y time and evening
occasion; each at
tractive in its own
individual way.
They will cost
whatever you
choose to spend.
NEGLIGEES
Daintiest creations of
fine silks and laces that
will gladden the heart
of any woman.
CHILDREN'S
COATS
For warmth, good
looks and pleasure'
small folks will favor
coats, when they are
so desirable and new
as these we are now
showing.
HANDKERCHIEFS
The best of qualities in
any style one could
desire; priced mod
erately also.
NECKWEAR
A never-failing gift, one
which always meets
with approval. Distinc
tive styles add charm to
neck fixings from
Thomp son Belden's.
Able assistance given to
those who wish it.
FOR THE HOME
Embroidered table
scarfs, center pieces,
pillows. A wealth of
new ideas that in most
instances, are exclu
sive. Those who are
undecided in their
gift choices will do
well to visit the art-
needlework section.
BATH RUGS
Strictly utilitarian, but
none the less appro-
priate as a gift, for these
we have are decorated
! i in colorful patterns that
add a note of attractive
ness not often seen in
Turkish bath mats.
HAND BAGS
Velvet and beaded bags
are favorites this season,
and rightfully so as you
can quickly see
at a glance.
Bach strap
pu: . j of fine
leather are also
in great vogue.
SILK
UNDERWEAR
It used to be that silk
underwear was prohibi
tive in price but not so
at present. But there
never was a time when
women failed to admire
it and desired to own
some of their own. We
are ready with a fine se
lection of correct styles,
sensibly priced.
FOR THE BABY
Charming little dresses,
wraps, bonnets, bootees,
veils, kimonos, really
everything wee ba
bies could require.
The finest imaginable
selections that are much i.
different from the or
dinary. SILKS
A blouse or dress pat
tern is truly a worth
while remembrance.
THE MEN'S SHOP
Busy all the time with shop
pers who find it the best
place to fill the gift lists for
men folks. A fine selection
of haberdashery awaits your
coming. Only such things as
men choose for themselves
so women need have no hesi
tancy in coming here to pur
chase Christmas Gifts.
FINE FURS
There is most as much pleas
ure in giving as there is in
receiving furs at Christmas
time. Particularly when
they are Thompson-Belden
furs, of known qualty. Pur
chase here in confidence
Coats, Coatees, Capes, .Neck
pieces, Muffs, and perfectly
matched sets.
Greeting
Cards of
Distinction
Art Dept.
Third Floor
a n
SHOP IN THE MORNING
WHEN YOU FIND IT CONVENIENT
Stocks have all been re-arranged then every
one is fresh and rested, ready to give you the best of
service, for we are not remaining open evenings at
present. The Thompson-Belden Store
WILL BE OPEN THE THREE EVENINGS
immediately preceding Christmas Saturday, Mon
day and Tuesday.
Warm BLANKETS
COMFORTERS
And The Like
Because bedding of quality
is thought of only by the
discriminating few is no
reason why it should not be
considered. Do you know
of a housewife who couldn't
care for a pair of beautiful
wool blankets or fine sateen
covered down comforter?
MOTOR ROBES claim a
place as a gift of particular
desirability. Look about a
bit in this section.