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TO SPEAK HERE
ON BOLSHEVISM
Peter W. Collins of Boston
Coining to Omaha to Dis
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" "Bolshevism The Red Menace,"
?will be the subject of a lecture given
' ' at the Municipal Auditorium Tues-
V"'" day by Peter W. Collins of Boston.
The lecture is under the, auspices of
the local council of the Knights of
n Columbus.
Mr. Collins has spoken on this
subject to audiences throughout the
conntry. He is wellskhown in labor
circles, being international secretary
of the Electrical Workers of the
World. He has also been editor of
, national electrical- magazine'.
, , . After the lecture Mr. Collins will
be a "question box;" that is, he will
answer all questions which the audi-
ence wishes to ask him. .... -t .
Reconstruction Program.. .
Mr. Collins' lecture is one of
series in the reconstruction pro
gram of the Knights of: Columbus,
and the message of the lecturer is
dne in the cause of :ivic righteous
ness and the general Welfare. fi,
"Bolshevism is spreading so raj)
idly in this country that it is almost
impossible to keep pace wijhit,and
it behooves the American people to
v. wake up quickly to the peril' said
r Mr. Collins to a large New York
audience last month. V, .
Mr. CollinSx has " taken part in
, more public platform debates than
any man in America." During the
past eight' years-he; has spoken to
r over 3,000,000 people' in the-Unite4
' States and Canada, and has traveled
... nearly 300,000 miles.
Federal Industrial Expert
... The noted worker' has beet) an
active worker, for many years in the
' cause of social - reform and
democracy. His work in this line
was especially blessed by Pope Pius
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... 1- He is the author of a-'code. of laws
inIllinois covering the health, safety
and comfort of , the workingman.
"'This code of laws has been copied
by many states,', and hasreceived
the approval of sociologists 'and
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statesmen the world over. ,
Purincr the war the United States
, government secured the .services of
f - Mr. Collins as an industrial expert.
After the signing of the armistice
-. he was placed in charge of the re
'. construction and employment serv
ice of the Knights of Columbus. He
has been very successful as director
, general of this service. ; V
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, Highjacker AcquV:ed
A " , By Student Jury In
University Mock Tnal
The law students of the Univer
sity of Omaha departed from their
regular program of class work Fri
day evening when they staged a
"moot court" proceedings during
the class hour. J. he charge was
."highjacking," with C J.. Imboden
the plaintiff in the case. .;
George Evans acted as judge, J.
A.. Dill prosecuting attorney, and E.
C. Finley counsel for the defense.
The "highjacker" was W. P. Hamp
ton, and P, C. Rasmussenthe ar
resting officer. During the trial a
partially consumed bottle of "Sunny
Brook" was introduced as evidence.
, After the introduction of all evi
dence and the" hearing -of the re
marks from the attorneys, for the
state and the.; defense,, , the "court"
instructed the jury, also composed
of students, to find a verdict in the
case. After "being out" W minutes,
they returned a verdict oj acquittal,
and the case was dismissed.
R. A. Van Orsdel, class instruc
tor, heard the proceedings and
prompted, the. students regarding
formality. .
Automobile; Company Plans '
To Cbnstruct Big Building
s The O'Brien, Davis, Coad Co. has
I completed, the purchase of the stfuth
portion . of the . b,lockr bounded . by
Harney street and , Dewey avenue,
, and Twenty-seventh . avenue - and
Twenty-eighth street. '..-;.
This pives this firm an entire
block 160 by 185 feet, and instruc
i tions have been given George L.
Fisher to immediately complete
. 'plans and specifications fof a four-
story modern .automobile sales and
service building to cover the entire
' block.
Nebraska Chemists Will . '
Hold Meeting on Tuesday
The Nebraska section of the
American Chemical society will hold
ta meeting at the Loyal hotel Tues
' r- day evening at 6;30. - -
. Wilson H. Low, chief chemist of
the Cudahy Packing Co. will speak
, on "Moisture Determination." W.
S. Frisbie of the.' state food and
dairy commission at Lincoln will
. souk on "Recent Developments in
Food Chemistry."
v ' Dr. W. M. Barr, chairman oFthe
Nebraska section, has called an
executive meeting to consider the
request of the Omaha members for
a local section for which the Omaha
members have petitioned the na-
' tional body. , ' -
v Divorce Court
xWorces Granted.
Dora Belr from Loula Belzer, cruelty.
.- Ethel Summer from Ralph Summer, da
rtlon. -Frits
Arnhols from Fannie Arnholts,
cruelty.
. - Anna Mennle from Fred Mennle, cruelty;
$1,600 alimony.
Parthenla Irwin from John Irwin, de
ertlon. DItotm Petitions.
Arthur 1 Laflanr acatnat Carolina Lf
lanff. extreme cruelty. s
Jamea Watson against Mildred Watson,
, -cruelty. ' '
Minnie Benolken against Joseph Beucl-
ken. cruelty.
Carrie Mitchell against Jake Mltchnll,
oruelty.
; At House of Hope
' " " Rev. E. T. Otto.t pastor of St.
Paul's Lutheran church, .will con
duct services at the House of Hope
. today at 3 p. m, Junior choir will
'"' sing. ; " ' " ' . . ;"
, Dr. : 8eeor, Deatist 1st Kat Bk.
Don't Forget a Becoming
New Veil for the Hat
IT is so important, and so easy to forget un
til you are just ready to put it on. A won
, derf ul collectidn of new meshes and motifs
are here for your selection. Draped Veils
with Georgette borders are extremely popular.:-
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rHandsome New Dresses
Of Silk or Wool
IN former years women selected their dresses largely because they
liked certain style features. 'Today they are most particular about
the 'quality of the materials and the artistic lines on which they are
You'llv be interested in the collection we have selected for your
approval, forjthey are designed in modish and becoming styles," some
quite simple, others attractively trimmed. ,
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Whether Picture Hat, Turban or
Sailor, You'll Find It Here
THE most becoming mode for you is here each equally - stylish
and correct-
The large hats have found new lines of fascination and effectiveness.-
The ages-old, but ever-new turbans possess a most original
witchery. Refinement jand true artistic beauty are characteristic of
every hat we show. Our people iave the good taste to fit you with
the stvle that is most becomine for vdu and that i the thino- nf
nignest vame wnen selecting
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You Aire Invited to View Our
a hat.
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The New Season Beckons
OPRINCTImE is filling our store vnthia multitude of merchandise' messages. The gori
bus new assortments speak loudly that "Sunn) days will soon be here." Everywhere'
you hear the whispered words: . "Spring is almost here''
, The days of plenty are coming again, and we realize it more fully as our shelves and
counters are graced pith the wonderful arrivals that reach us daily. '
: ' What joy to satisfy one's desire fo have plenty to choose from. To have just what
one wants, instead of having to substitute for something different.
These days are wonderful for seeing the new things first. Come here tomorrow and
let our displays prove to you that the Spring days are almost here. :
Women Will Be Eager to
Don These New, Suits N
JUST one or two of a style, in the smartest-and most effective of
the new models from the best makers in the craft. The moment
you see them, you'll be eager to see how you look in them, for they
-are radiant with new beauty and becomingness. v ( . ;
The lines of the suits are smart and graceful,, but each suit is
softened with artful touches of relief and decoration buttons, belts,
sashes, plaitings, braidings, and many other effective and 'original
features. ;
The New Shoes Are a Pleasant
Surprise to Every Woman
CHARMINCrin their' smartness of style and finish the clever lasts '
x the rich colorings of the leathers the tasteful adornment.
And then, they are not nearly so expensive as they threatened
to be not one whit more costly than such beauty deserves.
Comfortable styles for business wear, and many trim and shapely
models for dressiest occasions.
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Displays Monday
Gloves Are More Important
Than Ever Before
THIS is the dictum ' of Fashion. Such a.
tremendous advance in the ' character
and st'yle of gloves has been made that they
mean more han , ever as a finishing touch to
the outfit to give that well dressed look so
desirable. ; : ' '. . '
A Charming Display ot
Neti) Spring Coats
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THESE are glorious days for women to wear their new, Spring coats. '
Styles were never-more artistic and graceful. The sport style
predominates, but any number of the dressier models are mad-'more al-
luring with touches of braid or fringe. All styles are hercmn superb
. variety of colors, to meet every taste and desire.- YouH, -enjoy inspect-,
ing them most when you see yourself in them and the mirror tells yon
how delightful they really are. Select yours tomorrow.
Never Were Blouses Mote .
x Charming Than These
WHAT a joy to discover such exquisite things all reedy to put en.
Really artistic needle workers must have spent weeks manning
and creating some of these wonderful blouses-so dainty and bewitch
ing are they. .A .
. The clever choosing of right silks end nets, and the making of
many clever designs.' Some are quite simple, while others are as ele-'
gant as the most important occasion could demand.. - , .
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