THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: FEBKlfAKY 15, 1920
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CHILDREN GIVEN
MORE QUESTIONS
ON $TATE BIRDS
. Winners In the Contest of Au
dubon Society Will Be
Awarded Valuable
Prizes.
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Timlof memberships in the Ne
braska Audubon society can be
earned by Omaha school children
by paying 10 cents and entering the
nature study contest to be inau
gurated by the society.
The contest will consist in an
swering 20 juestions-on bird life
and plant life of species coninfon in
Nebraska and the vicinity of Oma
ha. Those questions will be selected
from the series of 200 which are
now being published by the society
to be studied by prospective con
testants. The questions are-prepared by
leaders of the Audubon society,
among them professors of nature
studies ill the various state colleges
and universities.
Many Valuable Prizes.
Winners of the contest will be
given valuable prizes by the society,
ranging from books on nature study
and bird life, to field glasses, hiking
boots, compasses, etc.
The date of the contest, and gov
erning rules will be announced
later.
The fourth group of questions fol- ;
lows: I
How many eyes has a honey bee? I
How many legs has a honey bee?
Hirvlng neither nose nor ears, how .
a bee smell and hear? j
How U) the bee's tongue protected? j
Whtn not in use. where does Miss ,
Apis keep her tongue-?
8. When is the honey sac?
ST. What is honey dew?
Tell About Queen Bee.
IS. How does the Queen Bee .differ
from an ordinary Tee?
What Is her rhler occupation?
Through what stages do the egg"
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Where does a meadow lark build Its
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nest ?
S3. What bird always goes up
trunk? j
93. What bird builds no nest, but lays
Its eggs in other birds' nests? '
94. How can you always locate the
points of the compass by the trees In
the woods?
95. What bird's nest Is like a tobacco
pouch T
96. Why do shrikes impale their prey
on thorns 'or other sharp objects?
97. What bird goes with equal facility
up and down a tree trunk?
98. What color is a male scarlet tan
ager In the winter?
99. What color is the head of a young
red-headed woodpecker. .
100. What bird Is called the thfstlc
. bird? .
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' Two Policemen Quit
Omaha Department
To Take Up Farming
After 25 years' service in the po
lice department, Capt. Carl Madsen,
Sputh Sid station, tendered his
resignation yesterday to become ef
fective March 1. Captain Madsen will
go to live on his farm in Sarpy
county, he says. He i( 51 years
old.
The captain became a patrolman
ou July 16, 1893. He received his
first promotion to the grade of ser-
, geant in May, 1909. In June, 1918,
he was made captain. ..
Desk Sergeant W. C. Smith,, on
duty at Central police station, .has
tendered his resignation to Chief of
I'olice Eberstein, to take effect
March 1. Sergeant Smith will take
i:p farming near Sargent, Neb. He
has been a member of the police de
partment for 12 years. Five .years
ago he was made desk sergeant at
South Side station, from where he
was transferred to Central station
three years later. Before leaving
Omaha for his new home Sergeant
Smith will take a 10-day leave, be
ginning Tuesday.
Aviators to Circle
Over Cemetery When
Ashmusen Is Buried
Lieut. W. A. Wagner, Omaha, and
Lieut A. J. Nielson, Council Bluffs,
aviators, plan to circle above West
'I awn cemetery in airplanes this
afternoon during burial ceremon
ies for Henry W. Ashmusen,
Aero club member and aviation en
thusiast, who died Thursday. Ac
cording to plans, they will scatter
flowers from directly above the
grave Only unfavorable weather
will prevent carrying out of aeria.
ceremony, they stated yesterday.
Pallbearers will be: Andrew Palm.
William Wcymullcr. II. B. Shook.
Otto Baysdorfcr, R. B. Coleman,
and N. B. Gould.
The services will be held at the
Ashmusen home, Si.ty-third and
Center stretts, at 2 p. m. today.
Attorney Scores Probation
Officer In Juvenile Court
Excitement marked the hearing of
the James McFadden case in juve
nile court yesterday. McFadden and
', his wife, Lena, have separated and
complaint was that the father Was
not treating his three young sons
' properly. J. A. Noble, probation
officer said he didn't think the Mc
Faddens c;:ii live peaceably together.
Thomas Hollister, attorney for Mc
Fadden leaped to his feet.
"Any officer of this courwho will
stand here and do anything to dis
rupt a family is not. in my opinion,
fit to be an, officer of the court," he
exclaimed. Negotiations to unite.the
family failed when McFadden said
lie could not contribute $20 a week.
Juvenile Judge Sears postponed
decision of the case until next Sat
urday. . T
Judge Scolds Mother for
; 11 -Year-Old Son's Truancy
"If you work hard and give this
boy of yours a lot of money and
turn him loose on the streets, you're
a blamed old fool and ought to have
a guardian," Judge Sears told Mrs.
Anna Ruchter. 205 North Seven
teenth ftreet, in juvenile court yes
terdav. Mrs. Ruchter's" 11-year-old
ion, John, was in court for truancy.
When he was arrested he had about
$6 in his possession. Johnnie at
first told the judge his mother gave
him the money. Their he said he
earned it "rustling kindling."
- Judge Sears sent him to the Kear-
rey Industrial school. He had al
ready been sentenced there ojja pre
vious occasion, the Sentence being
held in abeyance pending his future
. conduct
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THE PBICE OF FURNITURE is not the most inr
portant thing about it ; so far as Bowen's f urnitute
is concerned, the rice is the least important thing.
THE FURNITURE you get here is YOUR chief ,
consideration, and OURS, not what you pay for it.
WHATEVER THE PRICE, our idea is to see that
you get BIGGEST VALUES.
We Make a Business of Domg Just That.
In Our Extensive Dining Room Section
Suites Designed to Meet Yoitf Requirements
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You Will Appreciate This Suite When You See It
file Queen Anne design in which this graceful and charming
suite is made, has been exceptionally well executed.
The 54-inch Extension Table is Charming, Just as you see it
illustrated above. ..' ;
The Buffet Will Instantly Appeal to You; 66 Inches In Length
and Fitted With Mirror
The High Back Chairs. Have Blue Leather Seats Strongly Con
structed and Very Graceful? each
Jacobean Oak Extension Table, in Queen Anne design; rigidly
constructed and neatly finished
Jacobean Oak Buffet in Queen Anne, conveniently arranged
drawers ; fitted with French Plate Mirror
.Very Massive Fumed Oak Buffet, best construction throughout;
finished & rich nut brown .i
$77.50
$115.00
$18:50
$63.50
$61.50
$49.50
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Providing, Attractive Curtains and Draperies
Most Effective Way to Beautify Your Home
Never were there so many original ideas for effectively dress
v ing the windows of your home never such a wealth of wonderful
materials.
Let' us-tell you about our special way of making Lacs
Shades It is different from the ordinary method.
New Shipment Curtain Net.
Just received several cases which constitute a ''fortunate
purchase.
, Buy now for yur future needs.
36 to 45 inch widths at 55c, 95c, $1.50 per yard.
Imported Curtain Net.
40 to 50 inch widths; for curtains, lace shades aad panels;
wonderful patterns.
$1.75 to $5.00 per yard.
Figured Marquisettes.
Esiscially adapted for Bungalow windows and for bed
rooms where you wish to save the expense of overdrapes;
all choice patterns.
, 36 inch wide at 65c yard.
Bordered Marquisettes and Scrims.
In cream, white and ecru; splendid quality.
60c and 75c yard. .
This Duof old Suite Provides an Extra
Bed in Emergencies
By Day it Is a Very Attractive Living Room Suite.
At Night the Duofold Extends Into a Full Size Bed.
Such Values as'
TheseXisted Be
low Are Typical
Bowen Values
Every article listed is ' of
guaranteed quality the kind
you expect at Bowen's.
rv .UR BEST ADVERTISEMENTS are never printed
in newspapers. Do-you know where our best adver
tising is done? In the store.
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This telling you about things is all rigfit; maybe, but
it isn't half as satisfactory as bringing you face-to face
with your requirements. . -
SHOWING YOU is oar, favorite 'method. There
is no talk that cali be half as compelling as the goods
themselves.
A Tiinf an A li of in or! Rorlrnnrrt
Your Home More Happy and
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Household
Necessities
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Pure Aluminum Double Boilers. A
large size and most fndispensible
cooking device.
$1.25
Pure -Aluminum Coffee Percolators.
Family size and fully guaranteed.
$1.25
Guaranteed Electric Irons. SK. size
and equipped with cord, socket and
stand.
$2.95
Suite Makes
Successful
A at Aluminum Prrwinn Kettle. U
Black wood grip to handle, a high
grade article.
$1.25
PuVe Aluminum Sauce Pan. Neatly
made with metal handle,
35c
Good Quality Brooms. Made from
genuine broom-corn; regular size.
Let Bowen' s-Show You What is Acir and-Beautiful
If you would make the most of your bedroom, have it furnished with
dainty, artistic pieces; furniture that is refreshing just to look at; and that
will give years "of satisfactory service.
Here ou can be suited both regarding price and quality.
Our designs are pleasing. v -
Brown Mahogany Chifforobe, extra good qual
ily and well v $f 7C
designed ...... PO7f O
Napoleon Bed in Quartered Oak, maasive d
i sign and superbly fcC7 CA
finished : tDOl.OU
Genuine Walnut Beds, excellent
value at
Walnut Dresser to match, hand
some design and well made at
$52.50
$72.50
35c
Small Rugs
Stanton Bath Rugs. Small all-over
patterns in Blue and White, Pink and
Whitn and other two-tone effects.
Easily laundered and very durable.
Size 22 1-2x36
inch "
Size 27x54 1
inch
Size 30x60
inch
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5.95
7.95
Small Grats Rugs. Large assortment
of stencil patterns; variety of color
ings. Size 27x54 O OC
Inch
Size 36x72 O CA
inch
A Value-Giving Rig with heavy pile,
very much like a genuine wnton.
Excellent assortment of patterns and
colors. Suitable for any room and
durable.
Size 27x50-inch
$2.45
Gift Furnture
Solid Mahogany Nut Bowl with
cracker; an unusual goqd value.
$3.75
Solid Mahogany Ash Receiver com
plete with heavy glass tray.
75c
Mahogany Tea Wagcn. Fitted with
glass tray and lower shelf.
,- $22.50
Mahogany Gate-Leg Table
$24.75
Brown Mahogany Smoker Stands.
Pedestal style and neatly made.
$1.50
Walnut Chiffonier in same suite, without mir
ror and plenty drawer CCO CA
space, at pOOU
Massive Colonial Dresser, Quartered Oak, ex
ceptional good value, very t CQ "7 C
large mirror $0e3
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The One Moment in Your Life You Will Never
Regret Is the One in Which You Order a Grqfonola
for your home, especially when it comes from Bowen
(iiafonola Shop, where every model is shown nd where
Service is Supreme.
We carry all the latest records. Listening to them is a
treat.
New March Records on Sale
February 20tf
Lovers of good music will appreciate this new list ' of
Columbia Records. Among many other favorites will fee
DARDANELLA
the biggest hit of the season.
Do Not Miss This Keeprd.
at Bowen's Graf onola Shop ; .
(Main Floor.)
$130.20
Grafonola and
24 Columbia
Selections
Mahogany
Walnut
Oak '
Make Your Living Room Attractive With
Bowen Quality" Furniture
These three pieces are very substantially made, and finely f inshed
Fumed Oak. They are upholstered in Spanish Morocoline. You
will find this suite an excellent value one that is well worth your
immediate inspection.
The Massive Duofold is very similar to the illustration and is of excellant
quality; easily converted from divan
to bed, and ample space for
bedding
The Clfcsir and Aocker are made to matdi the Doufold. They have broad
arms and roomy seats; made of
solid oak. Bowen's Value-Giving
Price, each
Ill ID V. CAVCIICUII.
$79.50
$33.75
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. . Q FURNITURE jr
A Superb Gathering of Upholstered Furniture.
Something That Will Add Joy to Any Home.
lime mubiraiea nere r living room suite that offers you real econ
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throughout. Its graceful design is inspired by pieces of the Queen Anne
period. Beautifully finished in Brown MahogHsvy. Upholstered in Mul
berry Velour. The three jpieces have cane back and sides and loose
cushions. Priced separately but sold en suite, ,
The Luxurious and Large Davenport 4
very similar to. illustration
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The Chair and Rocker
to match davenport,
each ',
$196.50
$98.75
Let Bowen's" Furnish
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, We are, specialists in fitting out your home as
you like it. '
, Our salesmen are experienced in making homes
home-like. ' V
We Own and Operate
The Metropolitan Van & Storage Co.
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work. If you are leaving the city place your goods in'
our fireproof warehouse. -
Bowen7 s Service Knows
No Limit
That is why our customers are "Satisfied Cus
tomers." Bowen's service is so far reaching that it
knows no limit. . -
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