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PLAN MEMORIAL
TO WAR HEROES
FROM NEBRASKA
Building to Be Erected on Uni
versity Campus in Lincoln
Includes Athletic
Stadium.
A memorial building estimated to
n about $1,000,000 to honor de
parted Nebraska soldiers in late
wars and for the men who served
in the last world's great conflict is
now being contemplated by 500 pub
lic spirited men of Nebraska.
The general committee of the or
Ramzation which calls itself the Ne
braska Memorial association, has
been named and will actively assist
in promoting the drive and sponsor
ing the movement to obtain funds
lor the structure which will ho hniit
on the state university campus in
Lincoln.
The 'executive committee of the
memorial association is composed of
t.uy E. Reed, chairman, Lincoln;
l harles T. Kountze,, Omaha; Earl
line, Nebraska Uty; R. E. Camp
hell, Lincoln; A. J. Weaver, Falls
v ny; wun Vincent Haskell, Omaha
as executive sorrclarv r.n.ni
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liiartcrs are established at 509-11
icenne uuuaing, umalia.
Intensive Local Drives.
These men are formulating plans
vu a siaie-wiue arive tor hinds.
Committees for flmalu T ;
t oln, as well as for other cities of
me state win be named soon to
Handle intensive drives in their re
spective districts. The
mittee will prorate the cost of the
structure among the counties on the
basis of population and wealth.
The design of the building will
uc suimimea to iNeDraska architects.
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The prime feature of the building
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is uic nicinoriai nan ,on wnose
marble walls will be inscribed the
names ot great battles in which Ne-
bronze tablets bearing the names of
'oia oiar men wno ten in the World
Wa r.
There will also be a large room
fnr a nnhlir iniicpnti-i fnr ...i.. railed
Not only will the public relics be
iiKuocu in me museum, out it is
planned that private collections of
departed soldiers be kept there. It
is also planned to have several as
sembly rooms. A stadium will be
built for outdoor athletic contests.
Ak-Sar-Ben Drive for New
Members to Start Tuesday
The 1920 campaign for 5,000
members for Ak-Sar-Ben will be
formally launched at a luncheon to
be held at the Paxton hotel Tues
day noon. More than 100 members
are expected to be present at the
luncheon.
Approximately 40 committees,
composed of "hustlers," which will
have charge of the big drive, will be
appointed Tuesday. Each commit
tee will have a chairman and three
members. - -
The first initiation and show when
new members will be taken into Ak-
Sar-Ben will be held at the "den
June 7. It is planned to make this
event more elaborate than ever be
fore attempted.
M. M. Lesher Appointed
Dining Car Superintended
M. M. Lesher. who has been con
nected with the dining car and hotel
department of the Union racihc rail
road for the past 1(1 years, has been
mane superintendent of dining cars
ot the O. R. & N. railway and super
visor of the dinine division of the
company's boat lines running out of
1'ortiand. Ore.
In 1916 Mr. Lesher was made as
sistant supeerintendent of the dining
car and hotel department of the U,
I', railway, and the promotion now
given him is in recognition of the
service rendered the company since
assuming the position made vacant
by his promotion. He leaves with
his family for ins new home Mon
day.
Omaha Men Go to New Jersey
For National Convention
pvcn renrpsentatives of the Onia
ha Chamber of Commerce left last
night for Atlantic City, N. J., to
attend the annual meeting of the
Chamber of Commerce of the United
States, which will be held there
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A large number of questions of
interest to business men all over tne
United States will be discussed at
the convention. It is expected that
considerable attention will be given
lav svsrrmc nnw effective.
The Omaha men who will attend
are Joseph Hayden, R. L. reters,
KrpH S ICnann. C. C Georize. T.
David Larsen, Guv C. Kiddoo and
V. R. Adair. C. C. George is a di
rector or the national chamber.
Knights of Columbus Here
To Open Employment Bureau
The Kniehts of Columbus will or
canize a free emnlovment bureau in
connection with its night school for
service men, Director Hugh uilles-
pie announced Saturday.
Mr. Gillesnit will work with C. L.
Svkes. instructor for the salesman-
shin classes, in ortranizinc the bu
reau. Applications have already
been made to the school tor sales
men.
Police Woman May Come to
Omaha to Make Talk Here
A meeting of local social workers
will be held next Monday in the
Young Women's Christian associa
tion rooms to consider arrange
ments for a lecture here by Mrs.
Alice Clements, famous Chicago
police woman who is now making a
tour of the country. Abraham L.
Gottlieb of Chicago will be here to
arrange the details.
This Is the Last Straw;
Coca Cola Goes to Dime
Coca Cola was given the count by
H. C. L. in Omaha yesterday. Drug
stores and soft drinking parlors
have announced that "cokes" will
sell for 10 cents hereafter.
The scarciity and the price of
sugar is the reason given for the ad
vance in price of the drink, , i
Drive for French Memorial
in Omaha Schools on May 1
The nation-wide drive to raise
funds for a memorial gift to France
will , start in Omaha public schools
May 1.
The school children of Douglas
county are asked to contribute $475
to the memorial fund. .
The High School of Commerce is
the first srhnnl in v. ,.:.. . .
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u a memorial gift, although
111c uuvc noes nor start until May 1.
The students of Central and South
Highs will probably start their drive
Monday morning. About $10 was
raised th first in K,f tu .i,.j.,.i.
of the High School of Commerce.
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Regimental Band to
Give Concert Sunday
In City Auditorium
Dan Desdunes' First Regimental
band will give a concert of popular
music in the Auditorium this after
noon at 2:15.
The program follows: ;
March J(lth Regiment ... .Richard Olivp
CHertur Morning, Noon and Nlfht
Suppe
Trombone Solo (a) When tha Bell In
the Ughthoua Ring! Ding Dong
(b) Sally In Our Alley l.amb
Arty Watklna.
Selection Tha Beat Beloved Irleh
Melortlea Hayea
Saxaphone Band Composed of Adams.
THE OMAHA SUNDAY
Clalnes, Praka, McQlll, Perkins, Perry and
other. In popular selection).
Cornet Solo (a) The Hunnyauckle
Polka Caiey
(b) When Tou and I Ware Young.
Maggie Air by Smith
Jeff Smith.
Popular Rags (a) Alexander's Rag-
time Band In 1920.. Air by JDeedunea
(b) The Yellow Dog Blues Handy
Vocal Selections levl Hroomfleld
Staudard Medley Superba Dalbey
"Star-Spangled Banner."
Unsettled Weather On Tap
For Nebraska This Week
Washington, April 24. Weather
predictions for the week beginning
Monday are: Upper Mississippi and
lower Missouri valleys, unsettled and
showers at beginning of the week,
followed by generally fair; cool.
Sex Education In
High Schools Theme
Of State Conference
An eastern Nebraska conference
of educators, to consider "The Aim
and Scope of Sex Education in the
High School," will be held in the
auditorium of the Central High
school, April 30 and May 1, under
the auspices of the United States
bureau of education and the United
State public health service.
The following speakers will be on
the program: Dr. J. F. Edwards,
health commissioner; E. F. Van
Buskirk, assistant educational di
rector of the United States public
health service; I. 11. Dillion, Ne
braska state commissioner of health;
Charles Fordyce, dean of teachers'
college, University of Nebraska;
Carolina E. Stringer, head of de
partment of natural science, Central
High school of Omaha; R. A. Ly
man, dean of college of pharmacy,
University of Nebraska; Amanda H.
Haffner, dean of women. University
of Nebraska; P. H. Batholoniew,
acting assistant surgeon, United
States public health service; Jessie
E. Towne, dean 'of girls, Central
High school of Omaha, and Eva
O'Sullivan, natural science teacher,
Central High school.
Ree Want Ads Produce Results.
Heavy Stock Loss is
Reported on Ranches
In oand Hill Country
Information was received at the
stock yards Saturday from Alliance
that 400 head of cattle, the property
of Brida Shiniek of Marslnnd had
drifted into a sandhill lake 14 miles
north of Antioch Saturday morning
and died from drowning and exhaus
tion. The recent storm also is re
sponsible for the loss of 14 head of
cattle in a corral, where they had
plenty of hay, but no shelter. They
were the property of Thomas Briggs,
former member of the slate
lature, living north ot Antioch;
The report also stated that f
were heavy sheen losses i n th I.'
Ham Omara shrep ranch, nortft
Alliance. John Snyder, an Alli.l
business man, is reported as ha
just returned from the Black 111
country, where one sheep man
5,000 head of sheep as a resul
the recent storm. He said the ft
loss would be about 50 nrr cent
that railroad section men alongtj
right-of-way were busily engage
SKinnmg oeaa animals tor thrir hi 1
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deep on the level.
Bee Want Ads Are Best BusinJ
Boosters.
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.MOWARO ST. BETWEEN IST'fiS. 16V
For Utility and Beauty These
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Are Unsurpassed
They have so many conveniences and so many im
provements that you will be deligh'ed with them.
Some are made In oak, while others are white enam
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There are porcelain and aluminum extension table
tops.
And They Are Actual Step Savers
so many places to put things, so easy to clean, so
convenient to use.
SELECT YOUR FAVORITE MODEL TOMORROW
and enjoy the ownership of a cabinet that will be a
source of pleasure and satisfaction for many years to
come
Priced at $44.50 to .$79.50
Bowens Guaranteed Furniture
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and home furnishings, but in assisting you to choose just those things that will all com
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combine in making an opportunity which of fers greatest comforts and household
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WHEN YOU HAVE SEEN
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isfied thousands of Bowen's patrons.
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For Good Refrigeration
Grand Rapids I ;
Refrigerators ji
Are Supreme -
During the warm months, food soon spoils If It Is
not kept in a refrigerator which maintains a STEADY,
LOW temperature. People often fail to realize that a
GOOD refrigerator will preserve food MANY HOURS
LONGER than an ordinary, cheap one.
Be an Efficient Housewife
Realize that more depends on your selection of a
Refrigerator than almost any other piece of furniture
in your home. The health of your whole family is con
cerned in your choice. Bowen's Value-Giviwg. Prices
$13.95 to $97.50
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Economy Is Only Found in Furniture of Quality
its qu
it ions i
$49.75
We have illustrated a living room suite that offers you real economy. There is no question of its aualitv:
it is honestly constructed throughout. Upholstered in a fine grade of tapestry, and similar to illustrations above,
Beautiful Settee
at
$86.50
$39.50
Cane Back Rocker1 A most beautiful rock
er, with fine tapestry seat, at only
Fine Tapestry Rockers Luxurious and comfortable
mahogany rockers and overstuffed
design
$39.75
Price of Chair and Rocker
at, each
Karpen "Quality" Rocker An overstuffed rocker in
tapestry; best construction through- jj)7 5Q
Wood Seat Rockers In mahogany finish and solid oak
excellent values, and selling as rn
low as p0.oU
With a Columbia Grafonola in Your Home
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Bedroom Furniture Suggesting Refinement
You'll like the bedroom furniture now displayed at Bowen's; you can be suited both regarding
quality.
Splendid Walnut Chifforette William and Mary Period,
a beautiful and useful piece of furniture
at a remarkably low price
Mahogany Dressing Table Has triplicate
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price and
Old Ivory Dresser, in Period design; exceptionally large
$49.50 ...r.:r.rr: $69.50
Ivory Chiffonier With Mirror: of lareo dimcinni .nH
Man0gaiy urewng Tawe-HM triplicate CCQ HC excellent quality; plenty of drawer r c 7
mirrors of best French plate $07, D space JOo.75
Period Walnut Bed; full size and very rigid d An rn S" 5ak DrM8.er' Yith French plate mirror; a good
in construction; handsomely finished. 4 .... $ tO.DU FlnW, .... ... .... .... f. . . . $32.50
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t::t:im $25.00 to $200.00
Columbia Records
By the World's Most Famous Artists.
1 Buy a Simmons Crib for
Baby
In buying a Simmons Crib you buy the best that
ss brains can produce. ,
Simmons styles are different; they are up-to-date
1 and new.
These cribs are safe for baby, the ends and sides
are high. - Fitted with good springs; guaranteed not
to sag.
s Your choice of white or Vernis Martin C 1 O CA
finish, at 4) IC.DU
Bowen's Value-Giving prices on other Simmons
zzz cribs in mahogany finish
I $18.75 $27.50
Simmons Cribs are the best.
Drapery Fabrics to Put
Sunshine Into Your Home
Our showing of laces, tap
estries and cretonnes in
cludes a most comprehen
sive variety of patterns and
colorings; and the
services of our deco
rating artists will as
sist in the correct
choice and hanging of
your curtains and
draperies.
$29.75
A
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Splendid Buffet in
A 1
ueen Anne reriod
A better value Is impossible. It has quality
built into it through and through, and the
graceful design is most pleasing the finish is
superb.
Your Choice of Mahogany or Walnut at Bow
en's Value-Giving a-1 4 n vr
Price ; 4..qH.5U
g Ice Cream Freezers
' 2qt. size, compact and easily cleaned; will
freeze ice cream and sherbets s
. in five minutes OjC
Clothes Baskets
A strong and neatly-made
enough for an ordinary
sized washing
basket, large
89c
Beautiful Colored Marquisettes, 56 inches wide and double
thread mesh; colors suitable for bedrooms, living
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Madras for Overdrapes A large line of colored madras in
blue, rose, brown and green; 36 to 50 inches wide;
yaVdpe.r. $1.50 to $2.75
Newest Creations in Cretonnes New spring stock is in;
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time. A most beautiful array of .
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Beautiful Fringe for Lamp Shades These silk materials
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gold, are on display now; at, (tA r
Per yard $
Interior decorators are at your service to give any
further advice you may want. This service is without
charge.
New Rugs are daily arriving, and we would advise an
early selection.
A Beautiful Rocker in
Figured Cretonne
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Here's a reed rocker in frosted brown finish
that is beautiful in design and strong in construc
tion. Both back and removable cushion are luxuri
ously upholstered in cretonne. The spring seat
is built to give lasting satisfaction.
Bowen's Value-Giving
Price
$29.75
An Interesting Display of
Period Chairs and Rockers
In this display of Period pieces, you will find the
chair or rocker to harmonize with your other pieces;
upholstered in a variety ot distinctive designs in Dam
asks, Velours and Tapestries; made in both antique
and modern designs.
Bowen't Value-Giving Prices as low
as
$18.50 I
A Lloyd Carriage of
Exceptional Beauty
They .are woven on wonderful looms,
just like a fabric and almost as fine; and
you can buy one of these for the same price
as the old hand-woven carriages of the
eoarsest reed.
.$29.75
Bowen's Value-Giving Price as
low as
Electric Irons
A guaranteed iron, fitted with
socket. Another Bowen Value,
at
cord and
$2.95
Bowen's Brooms
Made of excellent quality broom corn; has
four stitchings; smooth and -j-j
strong handle 5JC
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