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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 20, 1919)
ARMY FOOD FELL INTO HANDS OF PACKERS, CHARGE : Chicago Investigator Declares Postmaster Unable to Fill Orders Because of Hoard- ing by Purchasers. Chicago. Sept. 19. Huge quanti ' ties of government canned goods fell into the hands of packers, wholesale grocers and retailers and thereby prevented postoffice author ities from filling orders filed by consumers, William Mulvihill, at torney for the city bureau on foods, markets and farm products, charged at the city's investigation into the high cost of living. Approximately $145,COO worth of food was sold through the Chicago postoffice and only part of two very small orders have been delivered to the postmaster, W. B. Carlile, post master, stated today. The canned goods "is being stored away until the public has forgotten there ever was a promise of army goods at less than one-half of the present retail prices," Mr. Mulvihill asserted. "Then it will be placed on shelves and retailed at profits that are appalling." '"' Three retail grocers at the hear ing admitted that their stores had sold army canned goods at more than 100 per cent profit. Each as serted that clerks had acted with out instructions in selling the. goods Secretary of Labor . Board, Made by Peace I Conference, Arrive Washington, Sept. 19. H. B. But ler of England, secretary of the. or ' ganizing committee of the Inter- ' national Labor ( conference which was set up by the Versailles treaty of peace, will arrive here today to begin active preparations for the i first meeting of the conference October 29, according to a telegram to the Department of Labor. In event the treaty is not ratified prior to October 29, the United States may be in the anomalous po- sition of host to the gathering with out a voice in its deliberations. , Under the provisions of the treaty only those nations ratifying the treaty will be allowed a vote in the labor conference. Hold Man Charged With Burglarizing Omaha Home Harry Ward, 2208 Emmet street-, was bound over to district xomt in police court today charged with breaking and entering the home of Mrs. Samuel Bitcon, 1918 North Thirty-fourth street. Bonds were set at $1,500. A woman's suit taken from the Bitcon home was recov ered. Ex. Soldier Kills Self Grand Island, Neb.. Sept. 19,-r (Special Telegram.) Forman Con- ner, a returnea soiaier, wno was ar rested at Burwell Monday on a charge of larceny, committed suicide. Wilson's Irish Explanation Barely Mentioned In' Papers London, Sept. 19. President Wil son's statement regarding the posi tion of Ireland under the league of nations has not attracted great at tention from the London press. Cabled reports of the statement had a fair showing in the newspapers of Wednesday afternoon and Thurs day morning, but none of them commented-upon it The repetition of the statement in San Francisco with some American press comment re garding it, was printed in some of today's morning newspapers, but the editorial silence remained unbroken. I. 0. O. T. Adjourns Baltimore, Md., Sept 19. The sovereign grand lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and affilia ted bodies.xthe Patriarchs Militant and Association of Rebekah assem blies finished their annual conven tion here today and adjourned to meet in Boston next year. Ihe sovereign grand lodge passed a resolution requiring compliance with its wartime order far the ab solute prohibition of any language except English in lodge meetings and in the ritual. For the use of the blind a geo graphic and industrial atlas of Great Britain has been prepared, consist ing of 20 maps in relief and 202 pages of embossed descriptive text. 2 p , 1 Is the Price Put On 100 SUITS, COATS and DRESSES That Will Be Sold at THE HOUSE Of MENAGH Closing Out Sale Saturday . This Price Will Make a Quick Clearance, So Be Here Early The Thompson-Belden Store 1 'til '''' , ' 1 - f i . . -.. . ;!; If New Awarel 'SeGUons JLJL O WOMEN'S FASHIONS now occupy a greatly enlarged section;...;.' :!llilllll!:lltlilIIlllllllltlil)lll!ll!lllitl!1llllllll1lHillllllllirf1 3 j The Third Floor is Now Devoted to I , Women's Apparel s ft With additional space a better arrangement of stocks more attractive surround ingsand an enlarge staff, we are now in a position to serve you in a most satis factory manner. 1 If The Blouse Shop and the Fur Room are two particu larly interesting sections. ffSix display rooms are at' your disposal for greater privacy. All together, we believe you will find the new location one of unusual convenience. liiliiliiliiliiliiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiilniiiiiiiiii!ini!!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!ii 1 Individuality has ever been the traditional policy of this House. The monotony of a strict and unbending ad herence to the prevailing mode has never been a part of the service rendered. To achieve real distinction in matters of dress, we have particularized upon Fashions of an exclusive character. Fashions, which, because of harmonious de sign, loveliness of fabric and excellence of workmanship emphasize a new note of un usual grace, granting personal preferences full sway. It is a fact that tne best sort of apparel the sort the Thompson-Belden Store insists upon is not more costly than' the much more commonplace, garments ordinarily; found in the average store. This Specialization is Well Expressed In Our Informal Displays "The Node -for Autumn '.' . Suits, Dresses, Wraps, Gowns, : Separate Skirts, Blouses, Furs, - ' Negligees, Kimonas, Petticoats The New Appdrel Section Third Floor Fall Haberdashery from Tito Merit's fop Soft Collars are the thing. They are here to stay; just as soft cuffs are on all shirts. Del park, Arrow, and Earl & Wilson makes in madras, pique, oxford cloth, fibres and silks. Sizes 1312 to 20,, 25c to 50c each. Special Attention is called to our neck wear for achool boys. Windsors, narrow and wide end ;four-in-hands in plain shades, plaids, stripes and figures. The quality and patterns are not to be duplicated anywhere. Priced, 50c. Fall Neckwear of unusual beauty In both pattern and color, is on display. We'd like to have you see them. 1 Colored Hanikerchiejy in both silk and linen. ' Initial Belts . and buckles. 1 Hickok designs in silver deposit or sterling silver, genu ine leather belts. AH letters may be had. Lounging Robes A beautiful assortment j of silk robes in fine col orings. One of the nicest gifts for men. To the Left As You Enter Silk Hosiery Heavy black silk hose with garter tops and double soles, $2.75 a pair. Pure silk hose made from 12 - strand Jap anese silk, -in black, dark brown and navy, with lisle garter top and sole for $3.25 pair. Dainty) Underwear Futurist suits made from fine mull with Jap silk tops for $4 a suit. Italian glove silk bloomers, flesh colored, for $5 a pair. Cotton vests, high neck and long sleeves with ankle length drawers to match, $1 ; extra size, $1.25. Nw Location 2d Fleer. Overalls for Buddy... Washable, wearable and altogether lovable denim overalls in three patterns, a plain shade of blue, a bold blue , and white stripe, and a practical d a r k b 1 u e with white pin stripes. Sizes 2 to 8 years. for 49c Well made, attractive slip-overs are a re markable bargain at this price. Saturday In the Basement' Corset Quality Is Symbolized in Warnefs ,, Rust-Proof Corsets which are "guaranted not to rust, break or tear," and have satisfac torily proved their worth. Prices range from $2.50 up New Location, 2d Floor ...Winter Coats... for Infants' and Children Coats for children from 2 to 6 years, of broadcloth in light or dark shades, with hats to match. - Heavy winter coats, sizes 6 to 14, years, in broadcloth, chinchilla, polo cloth and mixed goods. Coats for, babies from 6 months to 2 years old, of, white chin chilla, cashmere, serge or silk. Long coats and ' capes for babies, of eiderdown, c a sh in ere and silk,' hand embroidereoV with silk or sateen linings. New Location 2d Floor. Toilet Articles Reduced... Bath soap, specially priced for Saturday, 6Y2c a cake. Pond's cold cream for' 19c a jar, J Saturday only. Cinderella dye soap in a variety of shades, 7c a cake. Hair Ribbons School girls are very sure to need quite a variety of hair rib bons in shades to cor respond with school frocks. A choice of satins moires and taf fetas in any number of widtKs and colors is offfered for her selection. To the Right at You Enter. All Linen Lunch Cloths Round thread Irish lin en' cloths with lock stitched scalloped edges. $4 cloths, size 36-inch, Saturday for $2.89. $5 cloth's, size 45-inch, Saturday for $3.89. Linen Section. Warm Comforts and Blankets... Comforta-rlarge silko line covered comforts, winter, weight, filled 'with pure sanitary cot ton. Priced for Satur day $5 each. Cotton blankets 'dou ble bed size, 68x80 Jinch, in tan or gray with colored borders, a $5 value, Saturday for $3.75 a pair. New Location 2d Floor. New Gloves ' Smart-looking slip-on gloves to be worn out side the coat cuff, come in black and white, for $5 a pair. Two-clasp, pique sewn gloves in black, white, brown, gray, taupe, navy and the pas tel shades, with self and contrasting stitching, for $4.75 a pair. from Trefousse One-clasp pique sewn gloves An all colors, with self and contrast ing stitching for $3.75 a pair. Long black or white kid gloves for the Ak-Sar-Ben ball. 20-button length, $5. 16-button length, $4. 12-button length, $3.50 Sale of Sorosis Shoes 400 pairs patent leather, gun metal, and kid, both but ton and lace Soro sis shoes, selling Saturday for $4.65 a pair Very few sizes above 5, but splen did values for those who can be fitted. Saturday Only All Sales Final. 4 l Store Hours are 9 A.M. to 6 P. M. Daily 1 1 ! :
