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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (April 17, 1920)
THE BKE. UMAHA? SATUKbAT, APRIL 17, 1920. PINCH BACK IS DISPLACED BY inniv ntMiM kUlfkl ULIllltl City Commissioners, . Bankers, Judges and Merchants of Birmingham Wear Over alls to Beat H. C. L. ' ' By The AtMrlatad PrM. Birmingham," Ala., April 16. The lowly overall today lupphrited the "pinch-back" in Birmingham, Rainy weather tewed to fortify the wavering intentions of those who had resolved "to lee what the other fellow did" before they donned denim themselves As a result the pledge to put 'em on today was uni versally keDt. ' City commissioners functioned in denim: judges aoolied the I4w in the same uniform; bankers, doctors, lawyers and merchants wor their overalls with an assurance which r An 1 r! arIw 1,4. tiM l f- h,ii iktii avtuiiu auti long practice before the mirror. Women Approve Plan. ' The women hav quietly "organ ized" at home. Toward noon many appeared in dresses of calico and gingham, and the variety of colors give the downtown section the ap pearance oi a carnival. Retail clothiers have advertised "bargain sales" in niens wear and lower price marks were observed in some store windows. The cost of overalls is $6 and there seems to be an unlimited supply. ; "I would rather pay $6 for my overalls than $60 tor. a suit," said Judge William E. Fort of the circuit court. "This movement is no joke. It will bring down the cost of cloth ing.". ' . ," "Overall Club" Movement , . Spreads In the Southwest Kansas City. Mo., April 16. The "Overalls club" movement, intended as a protest attains the hisrh oriees of clothing, is spreading rapidly throughout the southwest. Dispatches said clubs had been formed in numerous places in Mis souri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas. The movement in Missouri began at Jefferson City, where state house officials and em ployes are signing pledges to wear denim until clothing prices are re duced. Kansas City, Kan., Salina and Wichita all report large followers of the movement. Mayor Dons Denim. The inaugural ''outfit" of the Rev. Joseph Brogan, mayor-elect of Em poria. Kan., and president-elect of the Emporia Overalls club, will be overalls, according to his announce ment. The Emporia club reports several hundred members. In announcing the organization of an overalls club at Kansas univer sity, Chancellor rrank Mrong said he would . lead the membership among the' young men in wearing overalls and that Mrs. Strong would set an example for the young wom en of the university by adopting the cottage apron as the approved garb for both home and street wear. The movement in Oklahoma is of statewide proportions, , Oklahoma City reports said. , Dallas and Amarillo, Tex., and Pine Bluff and Hot Springs, Ark., were among the towns in those states reporting the foundation of the clubs. I College Students on West Coast Wearing Overalls San Francisco, April J.d.T-Over-alls clubs gained new members to day in Pacific coast states. Whit man college freshmen and sopho more students appeared in' Walla Walla, Wash., wearing old clothes and khaki garments. The Lewiston, Ida., high school students signed 200 members in their overalls club. ' The Lewiston students announced they will enlarge the field df the club so that all young men of 'thje city can become identified with the movement. The leading men of Roseburg, Ore., began wearing overalls yes terday after signing the member ship roll of tn overalls club. The petition bore the signatures of bank ers, professional men, some mer chants, and other citizens. County efficers' started the petition for the club. i For more than a month the office force in the Northern Pacific freight house at Spokane. Wash., has been wearing overalls' jn an effort to cut down the high cost of men's suits. . . An Australian is the inventor of ' grain harvester that both reaps and threshes and with which a man can cut and. sack 15 acres of wheat a day. (DRY DEMOCRATIC WOMEN PLEDGED WORK AT POLLS Will Distribute ."Slates" of Their Candidates to Voters At Polling Places. Hundreds of democratic women have pledged themselves to distrib ute "slates" of their candidates at the polls Tuesday, it was stated yes terday at a meeting of dry demo cratic women held in the council chamber of the city hall. , Many more were recruited for duty at the meeting yesterday. Twenty thousand of the "slates' have been printed and are ready for distribution. - - Lysle E. Abbott explained the process of voting to the women. "Get a sample ballot," he said "and tudy it before you go to the polls but be sure you know where mat sample tanot comes trom De sure the source is authentic." In appealing for the dry cause Mr. Abbott said. "Don't let this party take a baokward step." H. L. Mossman, assistant city at torney, assailed the enemies of the eighteenth amendment and urged the women to support Bryan. "The democratic party wins when Bryan helps and loses when he doesn't," he declared. Joseph O. Burger, a candidate for police judge, spoke. Mrs. H.' J. Bailey, chairman of the dry democratic women's com mittee, presided. To make it more noticeable a new railroad crossing danger signal is illuminated intermittently by auto matic mechanism operated by acety lene gas. ' IN .... ; ( YOUR BODYGUARD" -30 or Hdch-s rub the forehead and ttmpUs with AS 30.07J How to Wave Hair to Appear Naturally Curly Tht titht Ilttlt curtt to dear to a wom an's heart, thle kind tnst remain in cnrl under any and all weather conditions, are beet acquired by means of the new sil merlne method. The simple method en able one to have the prettiest wave and eurli imaginable, with alt the appearance ot "Nature's own." Silmerine is at course perfectlyharmles. . It leaves no sediment on the hair, nor any sticky or treaty trace. It atta serve a a beneffclal dressing-. Im parting a lively luster and wholesome beauty to the hair. And the hair is line and fluffy when combed out. If one will procure a bottle of liquid ail uterine from the druggist and follow the easy directions, she will be pleated be yond word with the result which wil' be in evidence within three hours, an which will last a long time. The liqu' is eatily applied with a bruth. ADVERTISEMENT Tissue Building Tissue Is the doctor's1 name for body cells. If is to our bodies what coal is to an engine. Every day we burn up a certain amount of tissue. Therefore) new tissue must be built to take the place of the lost fuel. The' food we eat makes this new tissue and In a healthy per son gives enough fuel to replace the love. People get thin and "run down" because they do not get enough nourishment from their food to supply the needed fuel. When the weakened system does not do its duty you must have a, "tissue builder." Father John's Medicine is a real tissue builder because it actually makes new flesh and tissue. When you take Father John's Medicine, the actual food ele ments of which it is composed it give you new strength, and en able tne organs or tne oay to resume their work. Father John's Medicine soothes and heals throat and is best for colds, bronchitis, asthma. Remember. Father John's f Medicine contains no alcohol or dangerous drugs. It has a his tory of more than half a century of success. II. J. IMAUGIILM u.ii r ... r i: j.s. i for the Republican Nomination 4 FOR GOVERNOR Active .Fanner for past 25 years. Member State Board of Agricul ture., President Nebraska Pure Bred Horse Breeders' Association. Director Improved Livestock As sociation. Member State Association of County Fairs. President Central Nebraska Ag ricultural Association. Representative Hall County, Leg islature of 1919. Primaries April 20th Mclaughlin pledges Entire time and attention to the 'duties of the governor's office. Devotion to the development of all industries and legitimate lines of industry, commerce and invest ment. A farmer for 28 years, his administration will nevertheless be devoted to no particular class, but rather to the welfare of all. , The return of all branches of the government, so far as possible, into the hands, of the people. This principle led him to oppose the code bill in the legislative assembly that passed it and leads him to oppose it now, ' The right of all people to assem ble, and to petition for political re dress, at all times, and the exercise of every power and force of the state, if need be, to. protect every class in the exercise of these con stitutional privileges. ' Such improvement in the machin ery of law enforcement that punish ment shall more speedily and surely follow conviction of erime. Will recommend such changes in the laws that trifling technicalities can not prevent or delay substantial justice. For granting no pardons, fur loughs or paroles without hearing recommendations of the judge and county attorney of the county in which conviction was had. ' Every effort to keep supreme the established forces of government and the principles upon which our own American government, espe cially, is f otmded. Hear Hitchcock Answer Bryan Auditorium Tonight 8 O'clock Free "DOUG" ACCUSED OF FRAUD OVER MARY'S DIVORCE Charged With Conspiracy to Evade- Law by Nevada Dis trict Attorney Who Moves to Nullify Decree. Minden, Nev., April 16. In the interest 'of the state of Nevada a suit, asking that the decree jof di vorce granted on March 2, 1920, by District Judge Langan. to Gladys . Moore, mere familiarly known ' as Mary Pickford, from Owen E. Moore be set aside, will be filed in the district court here this afternoon by Leonard B. Fowler, attorney ?neral- . ihe complaint is based on al legations of fraud, connivance and collusion between Moore, his wife and Douglas Fairbanks, to whom the former Mrs, Moore 'was married a short time after her divorce was granted. Fairbanks is brought into the case through allegations that there was a conspiracy between him self and his present wife to defeat that provision of the California law which requires that a year elapse beiose a final decree ot divorce be granted, by having Mrs. Moore get a YdRvorce in Nevada. In that respect it is alleged in the the complaint that an engagement and agreement to wed existed be tween Gladys Moore and Fairbanks prior to February 15, 1920, the date on which Mrs. Moore came ,to Ne vada. . ' Other allegations are that Moore came to Minden solely to be served with summons in the suit, that no substantial facts were given in court to warrant a divorce, and that Miss Pickford concealed , her identity from the judge up to the moment of taking the witness stand. As Judge Mangan it one of the witnesses sum moned for the 'state, another judge wijl hear the complaint. ' Department of State Is Soon to Be Reorganized Washington, April 16. Reorgani zation of the State department, rec ommended by former Secretary Lansing, was begun today by Secre tary Colby, with the appointment of WilburJ. Carr, director of the con sular service, as assistant to the secretary of state. ' - Mr. Orr has been givert charge of per-.omicl, administration,-, business methods and general .management of the department, in addition to his duties in the consular service. , Baptists Launch Big Campaign for Fund in New World Moverrien The greatest church project ever undertaken in the. state is now be ing organized under the leadership of Ezra Duncan, city campaign di rector of the Omaha Baptists. The seven churches, with a membershio of 2,600", have been asked to con tribute $273,705 as their quota of the $1,506,000 which the Baptists of Nebraska will raise toward the 100.- OOd.000 New World movement fund of the Northern Baptist convention A number of the biggest business men in the city yesterday pledged themselves to give much of their personal time during the next ten days to assist in cutting across the big tund. Serves One Day for Killing Of His Partner Years Ago Golden. Colo.. Aoril lfi C. W Wilson was serving a sentence of one day in jail today following a olea of ffuiltv vpstrrdav tn a rharer of involuntary manslaughter for the killing of George Turner, his busi ness partner, four years ago. Wil son returned to Golden and surren dered after a four-year race for free dom. Outfit the Boy Saturday at Burgess-Hash C 1 8 . jrk M-p I SO ' ' . J v- CI I D2 . . . c-4f ' I H-Ck Vv 88-' j I IS y iv 1 la A New Suit . Thepe clothes are "boyproof "-clothes that give you a new understanding 6f the word service in wear, style and value-the kind of service that makes you recognize economy and realize savings through their exceptional endurance. Dapper, dressy, lively models in likable, practical pat terns and textures. Priced from $8.95 up i;is::si'S:isit:s:is,!SitSMiua.iBiSirsuaii:.:is: .iiia.siiBKS.isiiaiia.iisiisiiaMs:!S)!is:iiiisi.iaMS)nsii;isiisi!si:sj:ai!B:a.iMs:iB;:anaiiSMa.:a:iiFiaiisiisitirs!tsi:S!:si:ai:aiiaiari i Boys' Smart Wash Suits i Desgns are better than ever. Materials are the good, reliable sorts, f 1 The finish is most effective, and mothers well appreciate tjje thorough I I workmanship in them as. well as the price, which is very special. N I There is a variety of styles, including Oliver Twist, Buster Brown I I, and Sailor Suits in many different patterns. , I li;nnnli:liitt:iitt:mniroiMliiiftiM Fourth Floor i. . ' Boy's Ties . . 39c to $2.00 Boys' Straw Hats $1.50 to 6.00 Boys9 Caps . . I SO to 3.00 Boys9 Top Coats 9.9S to 16.50 Ot-ISW hverybodyS store Former Mexican Envoy Blames Wilson for Chaos Washington, April 16. Mexico's present position 'is due to "the un fortunate and mischievous policy of the Wilson administration. , Henry Lane Wilson declared today before a .-senate committee investigating Mexican affair Mr Wilsnn appointed ambassador to Mexico in lOriO t... T...:j.a. T.Ct I : I soon after President Wilson's first term began in 1913. The former ambassador -lrl tit committee that in the six years since his resignation every prediction he made then as to the result of presi dent Wilson's policy had been justi fied by the events. "Prcsidnf Wilenn'c fh-,r. ik.t any number of Mexicans arc strug gling: for iibertv is said. "It is simnlv a free-for-all struggle for loot." The invention of a Massachusetts man is a fastener to prevent' rubbers slipping from shoes. ' Railroad Wage Board Forms Its Temporary Organization Washington, April 16. The railr; road labor board perfected a' tem porary organization at its initial meeting today by electing Henry Hunt, former mayor of Cincinnati. as chairman, and G. Wallace WV Hanger of this city as secretary. Both- are members of the "public group. Two Aviators Killed , By Fall on the Border. Sanderson, Tex., April 16. Lieut. D. M. .Hansell and Sergt. W, T. Maxwell, both of the 90th aero squadron, were instantly killed when their airplane fell here today. Both were on border patrol duty. Their home addresses were not immediate ly available. Ask New Bids On Ships Washington. Aoril 16. The Navv department again asked bids on the steamers Yale and Harvard, all bids on the firsf two offers having been rejected. It was announced that no bid below the appraised value of $850,000 for each vessel would be considered. i . IF YOU WANT DARDANELLA For Your Vlctrola or Player Piano, Wo .Hava It. 85c, $1.00 and $1.25 1807 FARNAM , "Is a preacher a parasite?" fS : -i 58 el in DS ee oo DD oo DD oo DD 9 is is is s s s is go Not to Disappoint the Men Who Always Look to the Palace for the Unusual, We Announce ially A Spec Airaiged Sale of $45ai(i$5KD Sprk g Suits For Men and Young Men You see $45 and $50 suits advertised every day. Anybody can offer suits at those prices, but to be able to invite men to come in and take the pick of the finest $45 and $50 grades and pay only $35 is, we think, little short of astonish ing. And That's Jut What We Ask ' You Men To Do Tomorrow These suits were tailored tn nur snnrial nWTor We are selling them on a very close margin of profit and this, combined with our policy of giv ing the greatest possible value for the money, is the reason why we guarantee to sell you $45 and $50 Suits for 35. v We expect to do a tremendous business. We're prepared. Every style every fabric very color every size. No disappointments. Can you conscientiously go elsewhere and spend your hard-earned money for a new Spring Suit without at least seeing these. You can't, if you value your dollars. We're Going to Take Care of All the Young Fellows, Too. Young Men's Classy Spring Suits Twenty-five dollars is NOT their regular price. We took over a surplus from a big manufacturer in order to sell them at this sensationally low price. These suits are tailored expressly for high-school boys, college students, and other lads about to don their first long pants suit. Big variety of styles all the preferred colors and we GUARAN TEE -A PERFECT FIT. Take your choice at ; Sale of Men's PANTS LOT ONE: About 500 pairs of Men's Fancy Worsted Pants in immense assortment of colors, and in all sizes, go on special sale tomorrow at $4.98 DRESS PANTS In fancy striped cassimeres and novelty worsteds, in cluding suiting patterns to match odd coats and vests. All sizes. On sil'e at $648 Mothers! There is the Best Kind of Economy i ( In Buying BOYS' SUITS With Two Pairs of Pants Because, as you know, the boy wears out his knickers before he does his coat. And with an extra pair of pants, he will be able to wear his coat just twicej as long, r,nd always Jook neat. , ' , The Palace Store Specializes on These Suits, at $10.98 - They're strongly made; extra well sewed and are guaranteed not to rip. They'll outwear two ordinary one-pants outfit, Size 7 to 18 years. Juvenile Novelty Suits Don't forget little brother. Bring him here tomorrow and buy one of these new Novelty Suits. Eton and Junior Norfolk styles. They'll give mm that dressiness ne will liKe and you admire. Sizes 24 -a years. Spe cially featured for this sale at this low price, while they last SPECIAL! Boys' Shirt Waists In attractive new patterns, regularly $1.25, f7Q - for 5vC ! it? anu yuu $4.98 Boys' Black 5 Cat Stockings, 5 3d 25c CLOTHING COMPANY ' Boy's Sturdy School Shoes, $2.48 671 D2 V1 i S3 S3 13 Dq DO gD So 05 Da uS Sg nu u uwiaMuwuvuiuuuuuuHuauaononononcnononoaonononontaoao T P i DU 00 nn 00 .on 00 DD CO .DO loo DD 00 DD oo Dg 00 Dg 00 nS 00 DD 00 Dg SD Do Do SD Do SD . Do 8S Dg SD oD S3 dS oD S3 Jg gg So gg as 'oD. gg gg gg lis OOE3 nil
