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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 26, 1919)
J- ' wins BOX FOR passing; siioit If BEE CONTEST s" " -t ' " - .. , ) Shows Name , Can Be Made ; 74,354 Times From Words p and Letters In Adver- ; tisement. t '" An expenditure of AO't hours time and the invoking ef a system and an adding machine, resulted in Merl W. Reese, 3216 Myrtle street, - winning the firt pre offered by The Bee in "The Passing Show" ad vertising contest As a result, of his efforts Mr. Reese was yesterday k given an order on the Boyd theater toe a stage box. good for eight per sons, at the opening of, the show Sunday night . . Mr. Reese's answer shows that the words "The Passing Show" can be made 74,354 times out of the words and letters appearing in two pages of advertisements in the Thursday evening edition of The Bee. . Edith Weinberg of the El Beudor apartments won the second prize, two orchestra seats, fop the show. Olive King Larson, 702 South" Thirty-sixth street, won third prize of two seats. Clara Olsen, Bancroft apartments, Council Bluffs, la., C. A. Rothery, 139 North Thirty-fifth street and Lenna M, Roberts, 554 Omaha Na tional bank building, won fourth, fifth, and sixth prizes, respectively, two balcoryr seats each. Mr. Reese, counted .the number of times that each letter in the three words appeared in each advertise ment. He found that the letter "g" appeared 94- times. With 14 letters appearing in the three words he then made use of the Various com binations finding that 5,311 com binations conld be made with the one letter and then multiplied that number by the number of letters in the three words arriving at his suc cessful answer. -The Passing Show of 1919" will appear at the Boyd theater for one week beginning today. FEAR CHINESE ; LOVER MISSED, ORIENTAL MAID Omaha Citizens May Intervene In Mercenary, Loveless Marriage. The .finale of the Oriental ro mance, involving a conflict of Oriental-Occidental ideals, which, for two abort intervals, was centered in Omaha, has not yet been learned. Whether Fu Wing, young Chinese Columbia university student, ai;riv ed in San Francisco )a time to res eat his love, Wu Sao, from an un happy marriage, willed by her mil lionaire father in Pekin, China, is the subject of many spirited con versations in Omaha. - All efforts by railroad officials to learn the outcome of the affair have failed. 1 Fear She'r Out of Reach. It U feared that the little Chinese ttrC whd had been attending Wel lesley college to "become like, the Americans" has been spirited from the reach of her lover, by the trusty guard of her father, who was sent to the United States to take her to Pekin. It is pointed out that they may be hidiner inhe Chinese quar ter of San Francisco, waiting for the first boat to China. . The first steamship to sail is the Nippon Maru, of the Toyo Kisen Karsha lines, which .leaves San Francisco for Pekin on October 30. The next boat ' is the Fushima Mara, of the Japan Mail Steamship line, which leave Seattle, Wash., on November 2. During his short stop in Omaha, Fu Wing declared that it would be almost impossible to stop the mar riage of Wu Sao tb the man of her father's choice, once she had reached China. Her father had 'never left China, he said, and would not under stand the ideals of Americavwhich make lore the paramount issue in marriage. Omahans May Intervene. So interested hive many,Oma hant become in the case, however, that an attempt will be made to stop the marriage. The matter will prob ably be discussed at the next meet ing of the Omaha Women's club, it is said, at which time means of verting th marriage will be dis , cussed. In the meantime I. Kann, presi dent of the Megeath Stationery Co., father-in-law of Mrs. Kesheva Deva Shastri, former Omaha girl who is In Pekin at the present time with her husband Dr. Shastri, wilt make an effort to atop the marriage, m case the girl is really forced to sail for China. 1 . "Dr. Shastri seems to have great Influence in Oriental affairs," said Mr. Kahn, "and I believe if I write him -he can do something to stop the affair. I suppose Fu Wing, the girl'a real lover, will sail for China if he does not find her in San Fran cisco? His appearance on the scene, combined with the influence of Dr. Shastri might convince the girl's father that love should take its course, I believe." Wright Joins Holmes i Motor Car Sales Force After spending a week at the Holmei Motor Car factory at Can ton, On H. E. Wright has decided to cast his lot with the Holmes (! tributors of this city. Wright has been in the automo bile business at Washington, D. C, and has been attracted by the won derful showing made by distributors of automobiles in the middle west In speaking of the Holmes Mr. Wright sayS that he believes this car represents an advance in motor car construction which is not sur passed by any car on the market .today. The Holmes has an air cooled metor and the number of features in its construction have been copied after airplane designs. A number of features which are not found on any other car are found on the Holmes .and among those familar with the air-cooled motor : this car is growing in favor almost beyond the fondest hopes of the manufacturers, y V s , 5 -.-- - t ' r . . ,,-. , THE OMAHA SUNDAY : BEE : - OCTOBER 'BER 26, 1919." ' 9-A Burgess-Mask Store News - Makes Meriting Sunday Heading Are You Uyal to u f!Ti f W. . . J ? . ' aw mm mums . Omaha has heen recognized for many years as tWconvention city bf the west and it is the daty of every eitfzen to do all in their power to help bring con ventions tt) this city. - , The State Teacher' Association' will hojd their convention here Nov. 5, 9 and T if they can get accommodations for their members. ; -. . ."''. ;'HAVE YOU A ROOM TO RE$T !''- to one or more of these teachers 7 If you have, kindly call OUR "ASK MR. FOSTER" INFORMATION PESK, and they will rent it for yon. . Do your duty to Omaha and rent that spare room. . r BURGESS-NASH COMPANY. el ! Tomorrow1,, Monday, is the last day that, you can get ' a sewing machine on our club plan. 'Come n mil pick out the machina you have always wanted, then pay 10 AS A FIRST M JHEN PAY 10 EACH MONTH i ; and the last payment will be refunded to you--prviding all pay- Brents' are made promptly. That Includes any machine in stock such as , "THE. FREE," "SINGER" "NEW HOME - and many other, ' Step in tomorrow and let us demonstrate any or v all to you, then get the "one you want on our club plan. . :i:iliiliiiltiHili!liilfiii!liK!liifiiinini,! I (w ' ' ' or... ' I t in the ' Downstairs Store I 36-Inch Gingham, In a large range of dark eol f ors. These are f splendid , quahty. 4,9 a yard. 3 I Madras Shirting, 1 59 c Very fine qualities, In vary neatN stripe designs, in good colors, at 59e to $1.45 yard. i For One Day Only ' Imported Scotch Mixtures For the Suit or Coat $4.95 a Yard Monday, for one day only, we offer fine imported Scotch mixtures, suit able for suits and coats, 54 inches wide. . Priced at less than their costf im ported. Very special, $4.95 a yard. ' ' . 1 ' Wool Jersey, $3J$. Special sale of all-wool Jersey in - a large' line of pretty dark shades for street wear. 54 inches wide. Sale price, $3.95 yard. '" Suitings, $IJ9. Special sale of Sharkskin suiting in navy blue, brown, wine, plum and .black. 46 inches wide. On sale Monday at $1.59 yard. ' -9 Coating, $4J9. All-wool coatings in plain dolor and mixture. Monday, 54-inch all-wool velour, at $4.19 yard. i ' Bnrera-Natk Co. Mi Floor aiiii.iiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiwwifwiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiii NOTIONS Everything You Need and Want v Dr. Parker's waiet supporters ' for children, all sizes, special, 38e. Kleinert rubber baby pants, very special, 25c. , Darning cotton; black, brown and white, 3 for 10c Shopping, bags, made of strong waxed twine, special, 19c each. ' Shoe shining outfits, special, .' 39c. ' -. - Velvet grip hose supporter. 19 and 29c. Sharp pins, 300 in pkg.,' 3 pkgs, for 10c. ' V Crochet cotton, silkine, S 'for 25c. Sanitary napkins, put up In ear tons; of one dozen, special, 59c. i Sanitary aprons, good quality,, . special, 39c. SKp-on dress shields, special, 39c ., - - , . . Skirt markers, 19c each. . Buttons, sample cards, for coats and suits, special, 5c -a card. , . Fancy shirred and corded rib bon covered, elastic web, assorted styles,) -yard pieces, special, 45c. 1 Coats' silk finish crochet cotton. ' large assortment of colors, very( . special, 3 for lot. Children's hair bow holders, Be each.. , . Plain inside skirt belting, black . and white. j T" special, 10c t yard. Chiffon Broadcloth, $55(). Chiffon broadcloth for suits ' and dresses in all the wanted shades 52, inches wide. Special, $5.50 a yard. 1 Corduroy, $1J01 . Corduroy for suits, dresses, coatd ' and children's coats in iight and dark shaded, 32 inches wide. On sale Monday at $1.50 yard. We offer on special sale V In the ' Most Gorgeotas Array Are Here For Your Selection Monddy v No looms ever yielded more brilliant weaves than those of this season. Color artistry, design texture seemed to hav reached a climax and our assortments are well selected and most reasonably priced. : ( Ajta Monday we feature: 1 - ' ' ' . , Crepe De Chine, $1J5. . ; 40-ln. wide, all pure silk, in every possible shade. Special for Monday, $1.95 a yard. ' ' 1 ' Satins, $1J5, $2M,$3S5. ' , -"-' Satins are the most wanted weave in .silk for this sea son, hi all the shades for afternoon, evening and street wear. 3 inches wide. .$3.95, $3.95 and $1.95. Tricolette, $3J95. ; Special, sale of, Silk Tricolette in navy, brown, black and Jap bine. 40 inches wid. Sale price, 1(3.95 a yard.. Special Sale Monday, of Black Silk 3 6-in Black Dress Satin, $1.9.5 yd. 35-in. Black CUffon Taffeta, $2.25 yd. T 40-in. Black Satin Stripe Poplin, $2.50 yd. v ' , ; 40-in. Black Heavy Crepe De Chine, $2.50 yd. .", &6-in. Black Heavy Peau de Soie, $1.89 a yd. 40-in. Black Satin -Broadcloth, $5.95 a yd. , Kimono Silk, 98c.1 Special sale of 36-inch Kimono Silkp in very pretty patterns for kimono. Also a large assortment colored Silk Pongee in good, desirable shades. 32 inches. 98c a yard. , nullity tjuiut, pujj. Fancv ffeured and flowered Satin for coat linings, in a? " . . a l V Art i 1 ! 3 ' Am m large assortment oi styles ana coxors. oo lncnes wiae. 9x.au a yard. . -:u ' . Silk Poplin, $2J50. ' Heavy Silk Poplin for suits and skirts, in navy blue, brown taupe and black. ( 48 inches wide. Very special, $2.50 a yard. . Sateen, 75c and 98c. Figured Sateen for lining, in large assortment of smart patterns oi unusual coloring.' 36 inches wide. 98e and 75c a yard. i Foundation Silk, 75c. Foundation Silk, in every possible colois-both light and dark. This ia a nice, heavy qualityand very soft and silky. 36 inches wide. Only. 75c a yard. - , ' Rick - rack, 1 6-yard bolts 15c a bolt. i f ' 1 1 Beautiful Draperies in Our ' Downstairs Store Section Underpriced for Monday To those contemplating a new drape here or there. a new pair of curtains or the like, may be weir supplied in our Downstairs Store on Monday. . , - Curtain Net, 39c Nottingham and filet curtain net, in white and ecru; these come in neat, small or large de signs; excellent value at 39c yard.' Lace Curtains, $1J95 Nottingham lace curtains, 2 yards, in plain centers and fancy borders, very special, $1.95 pair. Extension Rods. Wc 1 Brass extension rods, com plete with fixtures; these extend to 45 inches, and are specially priced at 12 c each. Cretonnes, 35c Dainty patterns, suitable for draperies or comfort coverings, Splendid range of light and dark colors. 36 inches, wide, -35c a yard. .. Cold Wectther Is Here, So Are Elaxxk WOOL BLANKETS from the looms of America's best manu facturers,' in all white, with colored borders or in block as well as. fancy plaid design, $9.95 to $22.50 pair. , , . , COMFORTS, filled with lamb's wool, covered with excellent quality of cambric, for full size beds, good designs, . $9.00 Each . BurgeM-NaiVCc DovasUJr Store , LINENS '.V OowBstaJn 5 tors The Housefurnishing Section Of fers These Help ful Items Reduced in Price for Monday . Housewives ! Do not fail to take advantage of this sale. 1 Every article is what is needed and wanted by you. Electric Irons, $5J95 Hot Point electric irons, 6-lb. size, complete with cord, $5.95. Polish, 18c ' O'Cedar furniture pol ish, 18c, 4-oz. size. Bread Boxes, 69c Japanned - brown, with gold trimmings, hinged cover, 12 -inch size, 69c Wash Boiler, $1J9 Made of galvanized iron No. 8 size, $1.59. Fireless Cooker, $13J50 ' Reliable fireless cooker, single compartment, com plete with all utensils and cook book, $13-50. Anticipate Your China, Needs and Buy Monday Wonderful Values "Are Mexfi ; With Thanksgiyiug almost here, and Christmas r he near future, China becomes a household word, and a number of items have been ; ; Specially Priced . GOTT AGE SETS, 42-piec'e, white semi-porcelain, fancy shapes, service for six. The set, $6.95. ' f . ' . . ' ' - . ' ' - 42-piece American decorated semi-porcelain Sets, blue medallion or green border pattern, plain neat shapes, the set, $9.95. , GOBLETS. OR SHERBETS, thin lead blown with pretty floral cut tings, 6 for $2.25. - '. ". ,- ; , M I Heisey Colonial Pattern Water Glasses, 6 for $1.00. Heisey Colonial Pattern Handled Nappy, 25c. 1 Sandwich Tray, handled 'with pretty floral and butterfly cutting, $225 ' Handled Nappy, with pretty floral and butterfly cutting, ,$1.00. Tea Pots of glazed English earthenware as sorted shapes and sizes, 85c. Table Tumblers Star cut, bell shape, eachlOc, Salt and Pep per Shakers. Floral cutting aluminum top, pair, 25c. PEOPLE like, good linens and thai is why they always take advan-' tage of our specials. , We have good linens and housewives are never disappointed. Here is your opportunity .to purchase at reduced prices. s " ' i . . ' j Napkins, $IJ50; V Luncheon napkins of round . thread Irish linen, neat scalloped edge. Priced for Monday,4 at ' $4.50 dozen. f. . . Dresser Scarfs, $3J0 v A dainty lace-irimmed dresser , scarf, on sale at $3.50 each on Napkins, $735 ' , All-linen napkins, Irish manu facture, v . '-. .'Linen Damask, $3J95;YJ Irish linen damask, heavy I weight, splendid quality, good de-.j signs, 70 inches wide, $3.95 yard. ; : Dinner size napkins to match, $11.95 dozen. . . t BMM-Naib Ce- afah Thwr 9x12 Axmihsier Rugs to Be Sold Mbh . . - 9x12 Axminster rugs in good quality, seamed and seamless, light, . conventional Oriental and aHover pattern effects. Considering the new prices that went into effect October 1st, these are specially priced at $39.00 each. ,'- . , ' ; V " . 25 23 Axminster Rugs, $26JJ5. 6x9 and 6-9x9 Axminster Rugs, suitable for small bedrooms, in good range pat terns and coloring, i An . extra special,' $26.95 each. ' V, Rag Rugs, $1.15. Extra weight, made t from new rags. Hit and miss Colonial effects. Size 27x54, $1.15 each. 23 Axminster Rugs at $1275. Thia lot in very fine quality. Patterns suitable for halls and vestibules soft ori ental colorings, -4-6x6-6. Special at $12.75 each. Glass Baking Sets, $339 Nine pieces Consists of covered casserole, bread pan, pie plate ' and $ custard cups, th set, $3.39. (passeroU Sets 79c Glazed earthen casserole sets Consists of covered casserole and 6 ramekins, the 7-piece set, 79c Biriiii N h DowmUlr Star Linoleum, $1.69. Granite inlaid linole um; makes a pretty floor for any room; in' this lot green, blue and tan, 6 feet wide, per square yard, $1.69. Matting Rugs, 98c. ' Japanese Matting Rugs for the kitchen, dining and bath rooms. Sanitary, neat rang patterns, sizes 86x66 inches. 98c each. . i IreESS-lfefa t iii I ' CVCnTDUUTO olUiul . I ; n.-..v..fc r III ' K "t- ' ' -- ' ''''' - " ' ; ' . ' - - f ... .... . :r . . -v. . j , . . i 1 '-- , -.f- - - .... ; - . Texoleum, 59c. 3 patterns Texoleum Floor Covering, 6 ft wide, in neat wood pattern effects. Sanitary and waterproof. Does not - re quire tacking to floor. Square yard, 59c.