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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 22, 1918)
8- A LOOK FOR MUCH t BUILDING HERE 111 NEAR FUTURE . - 1 fieal; Estate , Men Say There Is Big Demand for Small j .Houses; Material Will 1 ; rRemain High. . .v .. ' , - ' A constantly growing demand for , residence j and apartment houses in Omaha, and a general belief among ; Teal estame men and builders that i , construction prices will not go down j for considerable 41'mc causes real ' tors and others to believe that build- ing will open up on a large scale wumana eariy in m. MI think every rental concern in Omaha has a large waiting list for apartments and residences," Byron - R. Hastings, head of a concern that doe a bis rental business, said Saturday.'- ; L . Jf, -The demand' Is especially strong for five, or six-room cottages and bungalows, and for apartments. And .there are practically none for rent. 'We have, several letters from families outside of Omaha, wanting to come here to live. They want to 4 rent something, and there's nothing to rent. y 'VIt means they've got to buy or build, and I think 'that's just what they will do. To buy or build is about the only way one can get a residence in Omaha at present." I- High Prices Win Continue. ... The present high cost of building material ar.d labor, which in a large measure put a stop to building of all .kinds during the; war, is going to continue forhree of four, or possib ly five yeara, in the opinion of Oma ha men who have investigated the t situation. : , Charles C George, president of the Chamber of Commerce, and one of the Omaha committee that at tended the war emergency and re- construction congress in Atlantic City a few days ago, has informed Omaha realtors that he does not be lieve prices will drop for a few years.7" . ': "Five thousand men, representing f I all - lines of business," Mr. George 1 - viu, . aucnucu mat u ii(ic93, aim tne opinion . was almost unanimous that construction prices are not go ing to-drop. "An' I'mmsnsp amnmit of hnilrlinc jto be done in this country, and the vast reconstruction problems in Europe, will create a bigger de mand for building material and labor than this country has ever exper ienced in peace times. VThere was a general feeling among the 5,000 men in the recon struction congress, that the man who waits until prices come down be fore he builds, will lose money by rents he will be forced to pay while waiting for building prices to drop. a, ."A big manufacturer, who does not deal in building material, said that he expects to advise every man who contemplates building, to go ahead, He said the man who waits "will be the loser, , ' . This " feeling is general among pmaha real estate men. Mr, George said the question that impressed the war congress dele gates most, was that of the relation of employer jind employe .'' 'Must Co-Operate. "The attitudty taken by the three principal ' speakers. Harry M. Wheeler, Charles' M. Schwab, and John Dt Rockefeller, jr., was that , both employer and employe have a responsibility to the community, and that they must co-operate or the community will be the sufferer. t inirnt every oeiegaie to me 1 convention went away with a firm conviction " that labor and capital must" not quarrel, that neither must try to override the other." ( Kansas City Marvels , at Excellent Real Estate I Conditions in Omaha 1 . 1 Th manner in whicfi Omaha real . estate men and other investors braveljhe itorm of war is a subjc.t pf considerable comment among j real estate beard members in Kan sas City. v' S:veral of the Kansas City real tors told the executive secretary jf the Omaha Real Estate board when the latter attei ded the realtor's an nul, banquet last Thursday, that they regrard Omaha real estate con ditions, friuch better than that of Kansas City. '--The reason the Kansas City men : giv.e for this condition, according to the Omaha secretary, is that during the last two years investors there have been putting their money in oil stocks and other securities outside of Kansas City, while in Omaha, in vestors haven't forgotten that the best and safest investment is invari ably real esate. - Real Estate Board to Elect Qfficers This Week Tfie annual election of the Omaha H Real Estate board-will be held next i .Tuesday noon in the south dining I .room of the Chamber of Commerce. I ' A president, vice president, treas I "urer, secretary, and three members ) of the executive committee are to be t chosen. ' .Those nominated are: for presi I dent. W. R. McFarland and Harry A. .Tukey; for vice president. I. .' . Shuler: for treasurer, L. D. Spald ing; for secretary, Edward F. Wil liams; for members of the executive committee, three to be elected, H. nr TirictiV Rvrrm R. Hastincs. H. - A. Wolf, J. E. George, C. F. Har- er. ' H. M. Christie is the retiring pres ' ident . The board's weekly meetings will be held Tuesday this week and next because nnsimis mu cw i " days come on Wednesdays this year. -.-n, f : Can Manage Own Affairs. Los'' Angeles,, Cat, Dec' 21. ! Adolph Wolgast. former lightweight V champion. . was found competent to ' manage his own affairs in a decision 1 rendered here by the supreme court. The decision ended a guardianship j . established in 1917 and returned to : - Wolgas t the control of property - 'ued io his petitioa 't flJ.OOO. ; The Bee Shoe Fund Goes Over Mark Setior It The Bee Shoe Fund has pass ed its $1,000 goal and closes to day, although contributions will be accepted and added to the shoe treasury, as they come in. Scores of tattered, sole-less apologies for footcoverings for as many poor little boys and girls have been replaced with new, shiny, warm boots and shoes, stout, well made shoes being chosen in each case to give good service. .Isn't that a comforting thought in these wet, chilly days, when little ones trudge along to school, you-who-have-given-to-the-shoe-fund? x Black and white, children of all nationalities, those who have accepted charity in the past and some to whom this is the first KIDD WILL GET CHRISTMAS CANDYTUESDAY Two Thousand Sacks to Be Distributed by Boy Scouts and Soldiers; Community Singing Called Off. Victory Christinas cheer will be provided for kiddies in 2,000 Omaha homes through the efforts of the War Camp Community Service. Two thousand "Merry Christmas sacks" filled with candy, nuts, popcorn, oranges and apples will be distrib uted Tuesday. To prepare these holiday sacks of sweets, an all-day packing party will be held in the Auditorium .Mon day, when campfire girls, patriotic league members and many other volunteers will meet to fill the sacks to chat a "bit," and pack a "bit," and spread the Christmas spirit. Boy Scouts to Act: Santa Claus will visit all his little Omaha friends this year instead of having them call on him at the Au ditorium, as has been the custom for several years. Unable to visit everyone of his court, and unwill ing that any should be overlooked, jolly St. Nick deputized boy scouts and some of the soldier boys at Fort Omaha to deliver these gifts in trucks real army trucks with sol dier chauffeurs. Nobody Will be Missed. Names of the children who will re ceive these sacks of' "Merry Christ mas" will be carefully checked with lists of other organizations so that no boy or girl will be overlooked while his little neighbor finds two. The "Flu" epidemic has caused a change in the plans of the Victory Christmas celebration committee and instead of the singing of yule tide carols throughout the city, the musical .features are limited to singing in hospitals and institu tions. Quartets will visit all insti tutions. Singers to Assist. The Y. M. C. A. quartet and the quartet of the Elks lodge, and choirs of various churches have volunteered their services. The campfire girls and patriotic league girls were keenly interested but the uncertainty of the weather and in fluenza epidemic prevented the city wide caroling that they had intend ed. The days on which the singers will yisit the different institutions will be announced later. Real Estate Men Watching Valuation on Downtown Lot Real estate men, generally, are interested in avreappraisement now being made of the southwest corner of Sixteenth and Dodge streets, be ing the location occupied by the Sherman & McConnell drug store, to fix the basis of the ground rent for the next five years. The property is owned by the Cook estate with the ground rent vested in the Putnam company, com posed of Cadet Taylor, now of Pomona, Cal., and his brother, W. B. Taylor of Chicago. According to the terms of the ground rent contract the real estate is valued anew every five years. It was appraised five years ago at $35,000. The Taylors are asking that the appraisement be reduced to $22,000 in relation to other neigh boring property, while the Cook es tate has submitted affidavits from about 40 real estate men whose es timates of the fee range from $50, 000 to $66,000. Hayden Bros., who own the ad joining lot. have tried at different times to buy the fee and lease. J. H. Millard and A. L. Reed, acting as the appraisers, are expect ed to make a report of their findings within a few days. Jealous Jap Kills Fellow Member of Hospital Staff Baltimore, Md., Dec. 21. Dr. Mo bruy Ishida, a Japanese and a mem ber of the medical staff of the Shep-pard-Pratt hospital here, shot and instantly killed Dr. George B. Wolfe, another physician of the hospital, in the office of the institution today. Jealousy over one of the nurses prompted the deed, according to the police. Hospital physicians who dis armed Dr. Ishida declared, however, that he told them that Dr. Wolfe had constantly accused him of beinir a Japanese spy and had circulated false reports regarding his conduct toward nurses in the hospital. Dr. Ishida is a professor of mental diseases at the Johns Hopkins uni versity. Syria is to Remain Intact, Pichon Informs Consulate New York, Dec. 21. Assurance that the French government will maintain the geographical integrity of Syria was given the North Ameri can lection of the Syrian-Lebanez league for liberation, by Stephen Pi cbon, French foreign minister, in a cable message sent today to the i Frenchconsulate in thij city. j benefaction, brought on by in fluenza misfortunes all are in cluded in the list of those who today are dry-shod ' and un doubtedly safe from colds and the drejd influenza, by proper foot covering provided from The Bee Shoe Fund. To those who contributed so generously and to the commit tee of school teachers which in vestigated the cases and makes the purchases, The Bee extends thanks. The work will continue as long as the fund lasts. Previously reported $1,047.57 Cash 5.00 H. Halderson Newman Grove, Neb 5.00 Cash 3.00 ""Shoes" 5.25 M rs. A. R. McFarland ... 2 50 Civil War Veteran Found Dead in Chair by Neighbor James Bu" a civil war . n, was found dead in a chair by neigh bors who called at his home, 2910 Izard street. Heart failure is thought by police who were called to have l"cn the cause of his death. He lived alone and had evidently di.d several hours before the body . , f-und. He has ::c jn, Her man, living in Noifolk. Neb. 1 r-i YANKS TO KEEP WARM DURING V71NTERJM0NTHS Uncle Sam Has Seen to It That They Are Provided With Plenty of Comfortable Clothing. Tours, Dec. 21. Mothers, sisters and sweethearts in America need not worry about protection of their soldiers in Europe against the rig ors of coming winter. The quarter master's corps specialists in France declare to the Associated Press that the boys are better equipped than the majority of them ever were in civilian lift. Each soldier lias two pairs of heavy nail clinched and dubbined shoes which are impervious to water, five pairs of wool so'eks. three suits of wool underwear, two com plete wool uniforms, two wool O. D. flannel shirts, one short But heavy overcoat, trench style, and one pair of wool knit spiral puttees 10 feet long. The quartermasters corps - esti mates that the average soldier in campaign wears out one pair of trousers every two months, and makes provision on this basis, al though the normal life of a pair of breeches is six rtionths. Every sol dier has also an overseas cap that has a felt protector to j?ull down over his ears. He is not allowed to wear the old issue of campaign hat that his folks at home are used to seeing. He has wool gloves and one finger leather mittens over them and each soldier is provided with at least three blankets and a water proof slicker or raincoat. Leather Waistcoat In addition to all this, every sol dier on outdoor duty has a leather waistcoat to wear beneath his ov ercoat. This leather waistcoat is newly issued and much admired. Apart from what the men have on them and in their possession, the quartermaster corps in France has in well distributed stocks available for issue: Breeches and trousers, 1,504,000 pairs: wool coats, 200.000; underdrawers. 5,000,000; under shirts. 2,714,000; wool gloves. 2,960. 000; bather waistcoats or jerkins, 1,068,000; mittens, 746,000; over coats, 379,500; wool spiral puttees, 1.718,000; field shoes, 2,570.000; wool O. D. flannel shirts. 2,349,000; slick ers, 633,000; wool stockings, 7,807, 000; blankets, 721,900. This, after the quartermaster corps in France turned over to the medical corps more than 100.000 blankets. Paetzold Released. , Havana, Dec. 21. Maximilian Paetzold, former Austro-Hungarian consul general in Havana who was interned in the Cabanas fortress shortly after Cuba declared war on the dual monarchy, was liberated yesterday. He is said to be in poor health. Three Properties in Omaha Bought for D r Dusmess concerns . Three purchases of business prop' erty last week, by three different concerns, indicate, according to real estate men, at) opening Up of a form of activity that ceased when the war started. These deals were in different parts of the city. The Balduff company, located at Twenty-fifth avenue and Farnum streets, has purchased from the In dependent Realty company, the northwest corner of Nineteenth and Cuming streets and will use the building to manufacture chocolate candy. The Balduff company, later, will build on vacant ground on its new property. This concern was once located on Farnam street between Fifteenth and Sixteenth srteets. M. J. Stefacek, a plumber who has been doing government work in Kentucky, has returned and pur chased a double brick store building at the southwest corner of Sixteenth and Vinton streets, where he . will open a plumbing shop. Mr. Stefacek was in the plumbing business here before the war. A 2-story brick building at 1314 No.'th Twenty-fourth street, has been purchased by Morris Turner and will be used for a new furnish ing store. This building was for merly a saloon. 1 1 j -buy his Xmas gift this year at Omaha's most EXCLUSIVE MEN'S STORE The high standard of quality maintained by this store from the start, will greatly appeal to you in your gift selections this year. Men have learned from experience that apparel bearing the Fadden & Bittner label is the best that money can buy. Ties, Socks, Hats; Shirts, Scarfs, Gloves, Pajamas, Handkerchiefs, Etc., Etc. III IV 1 j 111 D. J. C. CLARK 1 ' ! Comfort Plates ! I We can't tell you too often about Cnmfnrt Plata Tlr "Rvrt-arrcfi'olrl has certainly hit the proper idea in artificial teeth. Of course we will examine your mouth and gums and give you what is most adaptable in your individual case, but kindly re member "Comfort Plates" are rec commended in most cases. Vapor Mist, another of our own "makes," is truly a local anesthetic, which we guaran tee to produce perfect results no pain, no soreness, absolutely no bad effects. F. P. (Kay) Clark will X-ray any case where work is to be put in the mouth. If there is any doubt as to the durability, the method of restoration must be altered to give the utmost service. Lieut. J. C. Devine has returned from Camp Bowie, and is taking charge of his branch, which we contend is a great addi tion to the perfection of our system. We are now entirely settled in our new sanitary office, and invite all our friends and patients to call and inspect our new home. Painless work, moderate fees and courteous treatment are our principles of business. "That is certainly the best money I iver spent," says Mr3. Halstead. "I had been so nervous and feeling so pooriy I called our doctor. He advised taking my teeth out, and honestly, Dr. Clark, I feel 100 per cent better this first week. You certainly take teeth out like one who knows how." Mrs. X (name on request.) Woodbine, la., Dec. 19, 1918. Dear Doctor: Mrs. Clark was at the train to meet me and to see the coveted "new t teeth." She thinks they are fine, so I should say "Amen," too. WilJ.L. Clark. Dr. J. C. DEVINE F. P. (K.y) CLARK, X-ray I r n DR. BROWNFIELD DR. J . C. CLARK ! ! THE PAINLESS DENTIST. 1 Red 1201. 510 Paxton Block. I Ryan Chats Diamonds! Diamonds! RYAN appreciates the fact that 99 of the purchasing public, know nothing about diamonds; they do not know why Ryan dia monds are so brilliant, so full of that sparkle which makes them stand out in a class by themselves. 1 Mark Every diamond in the Ryan shop is care fully selected by experts with a view to cut, brilliancy and perfection. Ryan knows the best is none too good. A Diamond Well Bought Is an Investment Otherwise a Luxury RYAN JEWELRY , COM P ANY GEO. W. HI AH, President. HAJtBV E. KVAN, Vk Pre, and Trcak. CATS. O. W. KIAM, tfecretary. ESTABLISHED 188L irrU AND i'AKNAM. securities Baildini OMAHA IQHSUBS Make It a Furniture Christmas This Year Many Exceptional Values for Monday in Dependable Furniture- The Gift of Gifts and as usual, make your own terms Furniture Values Child's Priscilla Sewing Cabinet, Mahogany finish. Our price, only $2.98 Telephone Stands with chair or stool, Oak and Mahogany finishes. Our prices, 86.95. S9.75 and S14.50 Smoking Cabinets, Fumed Oak and Mahogany finishes. Our prices $4.95. $7.50. $10.95. $17.50 Tea Wagons, Fumed Oak or Ma hogany finishes, also a number in reed. Our prices JR7.95- SI 2.50. $17.50. $22.50 Martha Washington Sewing Cab inets. Mahogany finish. Our n XT I . price, only $10.95 rurniiure values Cedar Chests A splendid assortment to choose from; our prices, $10.95. $14.75. $17.50. $27.50 LADIES' WRITING DESK Golden, Fumed Oak and Mahog any finishes. Our priced, $7.95. $10.75. $14.50. $19.50 Sewing Baskets Fiber and Reed. A nice gift. Our nrice $2.45 All-Over Upholstered Living Room Rockers and Chairs. Our prices, $12.50. $17.50. $24.50. SS4.50 Fancy Mahogany Tables, Muffin Stands, Gate-End Tables, Hall Clocks, Screens, Taborettes, all at special low prices. 1 SPECIAL NOTICE! All goods purchased will be delivered by Christmas, if so desired. tMake aj This h Ckn.,- it - cp & : I No Needles to Change Play Your Pathe Records 1000 Times It is all Talking Machine in one. lect the style you like the best. Don't delay. Come tomorrow and se- $35 to $225 Hundreds of Double Disc "Pathe" Records to Select From. Rugs Make Ideal Gifts Special Christmas Values WOOL FIBER RUGS, 6x9 feet, at $8.95 Suitable for bedroom or small 'dining rooms. SEAMLESS TAPESTRY RUGS, 9x12 feet $24.50 A splendid rug that would be appreciated by wife or mother. SEAMLESS VELVET RUGS, 8-3x10-6, for $42.50 A high quality rug that the whole family will enjoy. SEAMLESS WILTON VELVET RUGS, 9x12 feet $79.50 A regular $97.50 value. Kelly Automatic Morris Chairs Just the gift for father or Dad. These splendid chairs are in Gold en and Fumed Oak finishes and are upholstered in black or Span ish Moroccoline. Special price for Monday, only $19.75 Parlor Rockers A large assortment to choose from. Our prices, $3.98. 1 $5.50. $7.95. $10.50 Will There Be a Columbia Grafonola In Your Home Christmas Morn? The World's Greatest Tone and Voice Reproducer. Get yours Mon day. Priced from $20 to $175 Thousands of Columbia Double Disc Records to select from X iTNifiM n limn: