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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (April 25, 1920)
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: APRIL 25, 1920. ndomitable Sense of Humor Essential to Information Clerks at Railroad Stations llany Foolish and Incom prehensible Questions Popped at Omaha Depots. If you think the information clerks t the railroad stations have a snap, tand around the counters at the )maha stations any day or night. Uueries come at the rate of 8,000 l!y according to estimates of the information clerks at the Union and turlington stations. "What time does the 6:05 Rock stand leave Omaha?" What trains have you got that 'toD in lowar How can one obtain soldier s '4HU 111 icw ivicctcu: These are but a few of the ques tions asked tne clerks at the intor- ,?vcry day. They answer the ques tions the best they know, always smiling at the absolutely impossible ones, ana at no time brtraying their .thoughts or emotions. '. "The man who smiles suavelv at the fnnlish mipctinnc anH uchn lias .a great sense of humor makes the ;t)STintnrlnr nf hi 1 Ininn ctatiniv iwho supervises the information bu ' reaxr. "Beginners in the information bu reau nave to De watencu ciosciy. Eleven silly question in rapid- suc cession and the novice is ready to iunin at fwplffh nmn fnrli I J T, ... ......... roflxintr nnrl rarpfnl- rtprciiacirtii mii.it be used on the new clerk before he reaches a point of safety." When it conies to answering rail road questions, the trained clerk is really an almanac of knowledge. How do they get all this infor mation? "We don't get it, it's like a disease, it grows on us," says Lawrence .Miller, information clerk at the Union station. "We are used to it and we have v- (::: ' . - v.v. 6fai a.. :. . m La, 'Lawrence Miller, right, and Herbert Dick, left, on the job at the in formation bureau in the Union station. great fun talking with those who always ask the. silly questions." The counter at both the Union and Burlington stations are always crowded with men, women andchil ren who are seeking information. Miller, who has talked to thou sands and perhaps millions of per sons since his connection with the Union station has many a funny tale to tell. "We meet all kinds," says Miller. "The traveling man is a good scout and asks questions only when storms or wrecks tie up the roads." Questions asked, by passengers are divided in two classes, simple and compound. - Some of the simple questions are: "When does the train leave for Nor folk?" "Do I have to change trains to get there?" "How far is it from here?" "When does the train get in from Wahoo?" "How many times must I change trains to get to Portland?" "If I leave Omaha on" the next train will I be able to get a train at St. Louis so as to arrive in Colum bia, Mo., Friday mornjng," ; is a compound question which causes the clerk to consult several directories and time tables. ' s As a rule, .a number of persons asking foolish questions get . away with it because the clerk can forgive them, but his deadly enemies are those passengers who, ask a ques tion and when given an answer start 'to' argue. ' - ' 1 . i The unanimous opinion of the in. formation clerks is that, time tables sh6tlld ' be' eliminated as very few passengers, read them' and, ia fact, know how to start to read a time table which proves a puzzle to a great many passengers seeking in formation about trains. Herbert Dick, another clerk at the Union station, says women can read a time table better than men. He says he could write a book of humor about persons asking ques tions. ' Information clerks soon get to be students of human nature. They re member many faces, which reappear at .their 'desk during their term of service. Says Divorce Center : : Shifting '. From Reno; Flays Pickford Case Cblrtgo Trlbune-Omali BMlMKd Wlr. . Washington, April :24 Chicago not Jteno, ia greatest divorce center in ; the 'world, according to Francis Miner Moody of Chicago! executive, secretary1 of the' interna tional committee' on! marriage and divorce, who .testified before . the senate judiciary committee. . Mr. Moody explained to the com mitteoithat the divorce laws in Chi cago were less rigid than in New York and mostother large cities. Reno, however, with an annual rec ord of 1,944 divorces 'li still holding the lead of high percentages. . ' Mary Pickford's divorce was cited by. Mr, Moody as ah evil example. He declared . that the- judge , who granted Mary her divorce knew thaf she had been a resident of the state of Nevada only two weeks. "Fifty per cent of all divorces are fraululent," said .."Mr. , Moody, "and based on trumped-up charges." j California Supreme Judge. Dies at San Francisco San Francisco; -April 24. Henry A. Melvin, "justice of the' supreme court of California, died here last night -afteran illness, of several months. Heivas known as a Y. M.' C. A. worker and had beeV grand exalted ruler of the Elks. He was born in Springfield, 111., September 28. 1865. . , . i . , ., See Why Essex Set a World's Selling Record Consider Its Unequalled Endurance Records 3037 Miles in 50 Hours 1061 Road Miles in 24 Hours Essex in its first year, set a world's -sales record. That shows how men wanted and talked about what it offered. But of chief importance to you aro the qualities which earned this world selling mark. You know what an uphill fight the car of average ability must make for even limited recognition. What, then, was the Essex appeal that swept aside the natural doubts of buyers? It was not prestige, born of confidence in its makers. Their identity was not re vealed. Essex was required, to make its own name stand for the things men seek in a car. " - ' And it won because of its fine perform ance," riding ease andx endurance, qualities hitherto regarded as exclusive to large, costly cars. And further, because of its, economy and convenience, which were ex clusive light car advantages. Essex Won Thousands Because of This In beauty of line, in finish and luxurious appointment, Essex also has the advantage of being the product of those who build the world's largest selling fine car. Cars of the Essex price had not been highly regarded in those particulars. Econ omy in fuel was their chief appeal. But Essex economy includes also oil, tires and particularly freedom from early deprecia tionqualities that come only from finest material and best workmanship. , - And these qualities are best shown in the way Essex retains its newness in both per formance and appearance. That is another reason for the manner in which everyone endorses tjie Essex, "i '' ; ; Essex sales arc but a compliment to its worth. '-' " : Essex has rrevealed performanceabiU never expected of a light car. It set the official world's long distance endurance mark of 3,037 niiles in 50 hours. The same stock chassis traveled 5,870 miles at better : than a mile a minute. An Essex stock touring car made the world's best 24-hour record of 1,061 miles. Almost everywhere Essex holds local speed, hill-climbing and acceleration records that all acknowledge. Greater size could add nothing to Essex. You sacrifice no motoring pleasure, comfort or good looks that large, high-priced cars can give. - And you gain all the advantages of the 1 lightweight type, more important today than ever. , These Are the Advantages You Want , They cover not alone the cost of opera tion. They include the satisfaction that comes with its distinction as a fine, beau tiful car. And it has a new advantage in handling ease. The Essex is nimble of action. It is easily driven through crowded traffic, re sponsive to every call for power and speed. And it is of such a size as to find parking where larger cars cannot be left. From every worth-while angle there is little that Essex does not give. ' There is all the surety of uninterrupted service and comfort as well as repair free dom, which hitherto were looked upon as exclusive costly car qualities. Knowing the demand existing for all wanted cars, you will understand the im portance of speaking for your Essex uuw. .in GUY L. SMITH "SERVICE FIRST" , . , . 25S3-5-7 FARNAM ST. OMAHA. U.S.A. PHONE DOUGLAS 1970 .L,. April Sales Here Are Making Many New Friends For Cash Buying TJnderpricings on Seasonable and De pendable Merchandise in All Departments. PTAYBEN' L IL THE C4H STORE Mail Orders Filled from Our Daily . - Ads, and We Guarantee Satisfaction. PHENOMENAL VALUE-GIVING IN THIS Sale of Coats and Dresses $35 The Dresses I Include a most pleasingly varied assortment of classy models in silk, taf fetas, messalines, georg ette, combinations and cloths, suitable for any occasion. Many exclusive models and in the season's most desirable , colors. Made to sell at $50.00, choice ...... $35 The Coats Are a wonderfully attrac tive lot of the season most desirable Spring and Summer models in coats and wraps in Polo Cloths, Bolivias, Velours, Angora Cloths, etc. All the .popular shades and lengths. Choice of the Jot, spe cial cash priee $35 Extra Dress Special Worth $25, at $14.95 125 Ladies' and Misses' Silk Dresses; all made up in the season's smart est styles; sizes for ladies and VIA Ok misses; Monday special J 'I I, s .lu l I Suits at $24.90 These suits are made up in serges, twills, poplins and novelty cloth in the season's best styles; trimmed with braid and but tons and well tailored; , variety of models to select Qf Q from; Monday ......i VArX7V Another Victory for Cash Buying Scored in This Unushal Sale Wool Dress Fabrics Beautiful New Silks 5G-Tnli Vclour Checks, the most up-to-date materials 'for separate skirts and suits; in all the new A i qq colors; a $6.00 quality; special TE0 56-Inch Priestley's Imported English Men's Wear Serge; in navy and black only; you can save $2.00 a yard by buying Monday for cash ; QQ special , Wi 0 " 50-Inch All-Wool French Serge, the popular wool dress goods this season; a regular $4.00 quality; in all colors, " plenty of navy; our Monday special faj QQ .. cash price p&J 44-Inch Priestley's Imported All-Wool English Epingle; a beautiful material for dresses and accordion qq pleated skirts; a $3.50 quality; cah price. .. $0 44-Inch All-Wool FrenchSerge; the good heavy weight in all colors; plenty of navy;- selling other places for $3.00 and more; Monday) special A jq cash price wabO 42-Inch Half-Wool Black and White Checks; very pop ular this season; selling regularly for CQ 98c ; special sale OOC ' Have your skirt made to measure by our expert men tailors; all work guaranteed or money t qq refunded; for the making PyUl $9.00 Crepe Milans, 40 inch., $7.98 V For Sport Skirts. Plain, Stripe and Plaids. $8.00 Tricolett, 36 inch, $6.98 Plain and Drop Stitch.' This is Crystal Mill Knit. Rose, Copen, Brown, Bark, Navy, Black and White. $4.00 Figured Georgette, 40 inch, $3.25 Large Assortment of Preity Designs. $4.00 Foulards, 40 inch, $3.75 ." Wide Range of Patterns to Select From. $3.75 Foulards, 36 inch, $3.25 '"-'.. Lots of Pretty Designs and Patterns. $4.50 Crepe Meteor, 40 inch, $3.50 Rose, Gray, Wine, Kmerald. Pekin, Myrtle and Copen. $3.50 Satin de Chine, 36 inch, $2.98 Navy, Brown, Taupe, Rose, Myrtle, Wine, Red. Cray and Black. $2.00 Corduroy, 33 inch, $1.75 For Skirts and Jackets. Rose, Victory, Peacock and White. $10.50 All Silk Chiffon Velvet, 42 inch, $8.98 Black Only. Read the Big Grocery Special FOR MONDAY Buy Flour Now Quality Goods at 4S-lb. sacks Best High Grade Fiour, . per 8ark $tf.25 'l8-lb. sacks Our Famous Ue,alI,h Klour, per 8a:k $3.85 24-lb. sacks Ulamond If. Flour, per pack 54-lb. sacks Pure Kye Flour ....SI. 10 Tha. Best White or Yellow Cornmenl. ppr lb 1 lbs. Best Rolled White Breakfast Oatmeal Mo the Best Domestic Macaroni. Spa ghetti or Egg Noodles, pkg. ..Tb Tho Best No. 1 Hand Picked Navy Beans, per lb 0c 16-oa. cans F.lkhorn Milk .V Ho 16-01. cans Pet or Wilson Milk l JVj 6-o. cans. Pet or Wilson Milk . .'ic No. 2 cans' Sweet Siicar Peas, f'orn or Tomatoes, per can .-.lVte No. 3 cans Hominy or Pumpkin 13'4c No. 3 cane Splnarh or Kraut . . . . lSc No. 3 cans Porlc and Beans 10c Beach Nut Catsup, large bottle :c Beech Nut Catsup, small bottle 15c Beech Nut Preserves and Jellies, 30 per cent off lot. I cakes Floating Toilet Soap ....c S cans Old Putch Cleanser I5c Large pkg. Pyramid Washing Pow der, per pkg Lux, per pkgr .'.........He Seeded Raisins, per lb 5c Tallfornia Prunes, rer lb. Oc Going Higher the Right Price "laone.t f 'llimnt 9. Tlftf lb. SflC Veast Foam, pkg lc Omaha Tea and Coffee Market. Our Famous Golden Santos Coffee,, per lb. Diamond H. Blend, per lb 40c H. B. C. Special Blend, lb. . .W.t-c M. At J. Special Blend, lb 4flc Ankola Blend, per lb IMio Tlio Best Tea Sifting per lb. ..18c Choice Basket Fired. Sun lrled. r EnglUh Breakfast Tea. lb. . ,6Ho Fancy Spider I,eg, Japan. Ceylon, Ooiong or Ping Suey GunpowdT Tea, per lb AKc lb 40c Ml the Best Brands Nut Butter, The Vegetable Market of Omaha. Fancy New Cnbbage, per lb Bo Fancy Jersey Sweet Potatoes lb. I'jC Fancy Large Cucumbers, each 20-25e Fresli Radishes, per bunch 5c Fresh Leaf Lettuce, head tt Fresh '"arrets or Shallots, bunch I. arije Soup Punches, ewh 5c l.arRH Navel Oranges, .doz. ..50-fi!f Need PWSKT Refrig- ftRR erartor Here's some ex ceptional values for the cash buyer. Other in teresting spe cials, too. All White Enameled Refrigerator, 75-lb. capacity, with glass shelves, for S45.00 White Mountain Refrigerator, 45-lb. capacKy for ....15.25 White Mountain Refrigerator, 100-lb. capacity, top icer, 'or 830.00 White Mountain Refrigerator, 125-lb. capacity, top icer, fr S35.00 White Mountain Refrigerator, 75-lb. capacity, side icer, for $32.00 2Mb. Family Scale, Cash Price $2.95 Stool Step Ladder, Cash Price S1.35 Chair Step' Ladder; Cash Price 82.10 Mine Steel Spading Fork $1.25 6-qt. Aluminum Berlin Kettle, with cover, for ..$2.00 6-ft Unbraced Step Ladder, for $2.00 14- tooth Straight Garden Rake, for 65 15- tootb Bow Garden Rake, for $1.35 Moulded Garden Hose, 7-ply, '-in., 50-ft. lengths and couplines $7.75 Moulded Garden Hose, 7-ply, i-in., 50-ft. lengths with coup lings for , $8.50 It Pavs-TRY HAYDEN'fc FIRST-It l a
