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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 29, 1920)
- . ' ! I THE OmAHA SuNijAi' Fii.Kii.UAUY 2D,. 192u. J a- i i u I. 9 1 HEALTH EXPERT TELLS OMAIIANS HOW TO BE WELL Dr. Barker Guest of Rotary Club at 'Luncheon Satur dayTo Make Other Speeches This Week. "Keep your bodily defenses in Rood condition," is the message Dr, Charles E: Barker brings to Oma hans. This eminent apostle of health and happiness h here under the auspices of the Omaha Rotary club. He ad dressed Rotarians yesterday noon at Hotel Fontenelle, ministers . being the particular guests of the occa sion. 11c will speak tonight in Firs: Congregational church on "The Fin est of the Fine Arts, or How to Be Always Happy." He Is scheduled for the following series oftalks next Wednesday: 11 a. m. South High school auditorium; 1 p. m., High School of Commerce, 3' p. tn., to women in the bait room of Hotel Fontenelle; 6:30, RotaHan dinner in Masonic temple. The aft ernoon subject will be "The Respon sibility of a Mother to Her Daugh ters;" in the evening, "The Respon . sibility of a Father to His Sons." Dr. Barker is the man who served as physical adviser for four years during W. H. Taft's occupancy of the White House' He is SO year old, according to the ordinary meth od of reckoning time, but he assert that he" feels younger than he did .m 20 years- ago, v . "Just Horse Sense.". "It is just horse sense that I am bringing to yon," he told the Rotar ians and ministers yesterday noon. "Your health is in your own hands and I say tins with all reverence. U'he best scientific men of today state there is no reason known .o science why . ainan . who observes the laws of hygiene, should not live to be 80, 90 or 100 years of age anrt not have one day of sickness. "Get - into the habit of being cheerful every day, so that it will be the habit of your life. Anyone can acquire this habit of being cheerful, under all circumstances, by the exercise of will power, no mat ter how many ancestors may have been grou;hes. Good cheer -has a tremendous effect upon your body. Worry and bad temper create a poi son in your system. "If you-live long and well, you must get into the habit of taking a certain amount qi systematic ; moderate., -exercise every day. ;'He who will do this will be practically immune from disease. and will live long,, barring accidents." . , ' Demonstrates Exercises. Dr. Barker told of a certain man who was anxious1 to make money that his family might be well pro- vided for. "He made money and neglected his health. He died at the age of 55, justvvhen he had ac quired a -'Competency, and another nian,who had conserved his health, came along and. married the widow, and the wealth. - He asserted, speaking particularly to the ministers present, that many poor sermons may be attributed to the rundown condition of preachers who couM rehabilitate themselves by following the daily exercise habit. Dr. Barker gave demonstrations of his 12 exercises, which he recom mended should be observed every morning, taking about 12 minutes for the series. Charts, showing these exercises,- will be distributed to Rotarians and others this week-. ' Kjotarians will help others to under stand the Barker method of. daily , exercises. ' After he had . given his demonstrations yesterday at the Fontenelle, Dr. Barker said: "If you love your wife and want her to live 100 years with you, you will explain these exercises to her when you go home." Colored Man Is Fined for Novel Scheme to Swindle Walter Simmon's, colored, 2921 Grant street, an employe of Morris & Co., is charged by the South Side police with" practicing a novel scheme. They say Simmons went to the cigar store of Walter J. Slate, 4940 South Twenty-sixth street, about a month ago and got a check for $20.48 cashed, and picked up the cash and check, telling Slate he had given him the check. Simmons then went to another place and again cashed the check, it is said. Sim mons was sentenced to pay a fine of $50 and cost in the South Side police court Saturday. Bee Want Ads Bring Results. Firemen's Testimony Is Corroborated by , Witness at Hearing Corroboration of testimony given by Driver Stewart Dale of 'Hose company No. 24, concerning his con duct at the burnirtjr of the residence of Dr. A. B. AdaThs, 8406 North Thirtieth, street, was given when Jesse Rich, witness of the fire, testi fied today before Commissioner Harry B. Zimman. "Mr. Rich declared that Dale climbed to the roof, as the fire man had previously asserted, but which was disputed by John Wil liams and Edward Claycomb, other winesses. Mr. Rich added no other details to the story-of the fire. Commis sioner Zimman said that it was doubtful if other witnesses would be examined. P'iilllllillil'lilliilllllill!!;!!!)!;!!!.!!!!!!!!;! BiW IMM FURNITURE STORE State Laws Will Not Protect Violators of Bone Dry Law of U.S. - r' . Washington, Feb. 28 All persons found violating." the federal prohi bition enforcement act will be pro ceeded against to the limit of the law, irrespective of any state statute regulating the. sale of liquors, it was announced today by Commis sioner Roper of the internal revenue bureau. Mr. Roper's ruling resulted from the bill now pending before the New Jersey legislature legalizing the sale and manufacture of beer containing 3.50 per cent of alcohol. Predicts Snow for Next Week Washington, Feb. 28. -Weather predictions for the week beginning Monday for the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valley regions lr T irvUt emit Arc rt fliA U'fftetr and again middle and last of the week; trequent temperature alterna tions up and down. pATARRH For htad or throa? Catarrh try he vapor treatment- VICRS VAPORU your bodyguard-- ao'.rTTag FOR RENT typewriters! All Makes Special rates to students. CENTRAL TYPEWRITER EXCIIA1IGE D.4121. 1905 Farnam St. I I JUL Throe way to roduoa your P."""1" rn.Jl tire to ."drM., m. i ADVKRT18KMENT ilE PRETTY! TURN GRAY HAIR DARK j Try Grandmother's Old Fav orite Recipe of Sage Tea , and Sulphur. , : Almost everyone knows that Sage Tea and Sulphur, . properly com pounded, brings back the natural color and lustre to the hair when faded., streaked or gray. Years ago toej-only way to get this mixture was to mak- it-at home, which is mussy and troublesome. Nowadays, by asking at aiiy .drug store for , "Wyeth'a Sage arid Sulphur Com pound," you will get a large bottle of thi famous old recipe, improved by the addition of other ingredients, af small costr . - - '' : . . Don't stay grayf Try itl No one can possibly tett that you' darkened your hair, as it does it so naturally ud evenly. You dampen a sponge or soft brush -with it and Jraw this through, your hair, taking one small ftrand at a-time; by morning the gray hair disappears, and after an other application or two, your hair becomes beautifully dark, glossy and attractive, . r Selling Home Furnishings of Guaranteed Quality, Giving Our Patrons the Utmost inValue-Giving, Together With a Service That Is Enduring- - These Are the Principles Involved in N . The Popularity and Enormous Growth- of Bowen's Store HFBaCT sijgfeaew ?lfi.fgf i v; - ' - : -- ' Massive Overstuffed Davenport, luxuriously upholstered in excellent quality tapestry; lroad, soft arms, spring filled cushions and spring back at Bowen s Value Giving Price . . . . $225 Mahogany and Cane Davenport, in rich Velour ; a beautiful Tan and Blue stripe of excellent quality ; cane back and ends at Bowen's Value-Giving $Q Fireside Chair, with Cane back and Tapestry .Seat. An exquisite clrair that will fill in very nicely with your livintr room furniture at Bowen's Value-Giving Price $42.75 Price Dressing Table has Triplicate Mirrors ; a dainty and beautiful design, enduring in quality. At Bowen's Value- . (JO CA Giving Price...........-;.. P ' -.OU The Massive Poster Bed, full size; Of choice pt hiahogany or walnut ...... ; ) UJvv Large and handsome dresser, beauti- , (QC AA fully made and excellent quality..... POJ. UU - 1- and everything is being done to make this - store even more popular; all our forces are ' ' constantly working to improve our service and to make this store as near like our ideal ' as it is possible to do. '. - And This Is the Way We Are Accomplishing This : , lo permit our buyers to buy only the , class of merchandise that can stand every test of quality. t , to give our patrons the very best in "value-giving." to render a service that begins with the buying of our stocks and ends when you are fully satisfied, and not until then. This service aims to anticipate your needs and your wishes, and to so fully meet them as to give you complete and lasting satisfaction. Luxurious Fflrniture for the Living Room High quality and artistic design have always been the standard of our merchandise; and our living room furniture is no exception to the rule. We vouch for the excellency of these goods inside as well as out. ( 1 - As examples of fine furniture at genuine value-giving prices, look over this list. ' Beautifully Upholstered Tapestry Rocker, the colors and pattern of tapestry are very desir able; rocker is rigidly constructed at Bowen's Value-Giving Price $39.75 Choice of Chair or Rocker, with Cane back. QueenAnne design and finished in mahogany. The spring segts .are neatly upholstered in Blue Velour At Bowen's Q CfJ Value-Giving Price P V iL There's Always Room for Another Rocker especially when you can buy one. as charming and good as the Mahogany Rocker - $36.50 i Illustrated; William and Mary7 period design and upholstered In figured tapestry. ' Fumed Oak Rocker with wood seat.... Mahogany Finish Rocker; wood seat $5.85 $6.50 J.. Still More New Lamps and Shades Zealous home-makers will wel 'come the news that new lamps, all alluring and irresistible, and shades which you will agree are "value-giving," are steadily mak ing their radiant appearance Floor Lamps at '$12.50 to $37.50 'Silk Shades at $17.50 to $65.00 These Are the Famous LLOYD (khZ) Baby Carriages Every Lloyd Model Is NeW and Snappy With approaching Spring, you certainly must give All flfJ7 n;7 . t D , ' baby' one of these wonderful Lloyd .Carriages. All Model on Display at MoWens rj " Lloyd's (Loom Woven)- are so 'different! . Lloyd Stroller ' For a jaunt along the avenue or a drive in the park there is nothing finer than one of these handsome strollers. This model in Ivory and Grey; fitted with leathercloth hood instead of reed. v Choice of two colors Know the Satisfaction of an Attractive Bed Room This suite of charming design is displayed upon our sales floors in Brown Mahogany and Walnut. ' - The Dresser and Dressing Table provide plenty of mirrors and drawer space. Drawers are accurately fitted and work smoothly. At the following Value-Giving Prices: The Handsome Bed is Full Size; style and Workmanship are excellent; bed very ."" similar to illustration. At Bowen's Value-Giving . f"7' $17.85 Lloyd Carriage These carriages are the wonder of the age. They are woven on Looms the same as a fabric and they are almost as fine as a fabric. Carriage illustrated in Ivory, Brown or Grey. Choice of three colors $29.75 V7 e lea wagon , TheT in i our nome Large Dresser, has French Plate Mirror equipped with two very large and two smaller drawers at Bowen s yalue- Giving Price . . . $84.75 $82.50 Mahogany and; Walnut Suites With Poster Beds The four-poster bed always has been a strong favorite and today it is as popular i as ever. It reminds one of olden days, and it has such an aristocratic air. Notice the value-giving prices. The Chifforette is large and beautiful You will appreciate the excellent construe- $75 00 Dressing Table Is a real masterpiece, triplicate mirrors of best French plate Spring's Approach Demands New Hangings Bowen's are prepared to setve you. You will enthuse over our new stocks of curtain and drapery .materials. , c Make your selections now and leave your orders to have your hangings made as you wish them. Here are a few choice selections: '. We carry a beautiful line of Madras in 50" widths; heavy quality, for window draperies; colors Gold, Blue, Brown, a Mulberry and Green, per yard, J3.00 to Ipj.Zr) - This very useful piece of furniture is the pride of Jhe hostess. In fact, it is nearly impossible for th modern and'practical housewife to manage without one. Brown Mahogany ' $15 to $40. Gauze Curtains are very popular becausfc of their graceful way of draping a window; stitched with colored threads. They fr pa make a beautiful effect; 50" wide, yd $ J.DU Casement or Draw Curtains of natural colored gauze, are very popular in place of the -lace curtains, especially on the small windows now used. These materials made up in rings to slide easily, are t jja very elite; 60" wide; prised per yd., $2.25 to P J.DU Use Our Service for Movi ing and Sto rage Our. men are experi enced and painstaking our rates the most reasonable. . We Own and Operate The Metropolitan Van & Storage Co. Leavev orders at of fice, or phone Tyler 3400. Your Dining Room Furniture Is of Great Importance Your dining room furniture largely determines the effect of the, meals you serve. Even the best of meajs will taste a little better when served in a dainty, attractive room. "We have illustrated a dining suite of graceful Queen Anne design, and in "Walnut; a suite you will admire. ; ' ' - ' ' ' , The Buffet is a most charming piece of fur niture, made as well as craftsmen are able to make; finished superbly. The arrange ment of cupboards and drawers are such as to afford maximum capacity at Bowen's value-Giving Price $125 Extension Table has 54-inch Top. Very best construction the kind that is rigid and gives lasting satisfaction at Bowen's Value-Giving (tfl'VCn jrice:.. qy.bU 'Very Massive Fumed Oak Buffet, Xest con struction throughout; fin- tC0 Elfi ished a rich nut brown .... Lace Shade for your series of windows are especially effective both . from the exterior, and interior of the home. We specialize in patterns made expressly for this purpose with all the necessary trimmings to go with theai. Price per yard, for the finest, 2.50 $5 50 Pure Aluminum Coffee Percolaters Family size and fully guaranteed .... . . , . . . . . $1,25 B rooms B rooms B rooms Excellent quality biggest value in city. ....... 35c 'llllllllllllllllllllllMlgHOWARD. Blue Leather Seat Chairs in This Suite; ar tistic high backs and broad seats; a most beautiful Chair in every respect at Bowen's Value-Giving Price,' each i . . $13.50 Jacobean Oak Extension Table, in Queen Anne design; rigidly con- structed and neatly finished s)UO0 Jacobean Oak Buffet in Queen Anne, con veniently arranged drawers; fitted with French Plate 1 Q 7C Mirror P11U, J i 1 Library Tables at Value-Giving Prices We offer a selection of fumed and golden oak ' Library Tables that will instantly appeal to economical buyers. Choice of Fumed or Golden Oak, Mission Style ......$ 1 9.7 5 Massive Fumed Oak Table, Pleasing Design '.$29.50 . Magazine End Table in Fumed Oak, Very Massive ...$34.75 BETWEEN 15TH. AND 16TH illllll IlilillililliPliillllililillilllillll K