9 j THE BKEt OMAHA, TH UK3DA Y,M A Y 27, 1920. . -i
OMAHA TO ENTER
IN BIG BALLOON
RACE NEXT FALL
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Members of Local Aero Club
Plan Campaign to Bring
; Event to Gate City
1 .-In 1321.
f
Th Omaha Aero club will be a
contejtant in the international bal-
i loon race which starts at Indiana
polis, find., October 23, it was an-
'; nouncjed yesterday.
ThefOmaha entry will be the third
in the United States. The other
two are by the St. Louis Aero club
and the Akron, 0., Aero club. Eng
land has three balloons entered for
the race, France has two and Bel
gium mas three.
Steps will be taken immediately
to secure a balloon for the Omaha
contestants and already a race has
started among the 40 .balloon men
in tht Omaha Aero club to g et the
privilege of piloting the big gas
bag. ;Two men will be selected for
" Jit rtttrnnsc ' .
Th Omaha men have also started
laying plans to secure the 1921 in-
.44n?1 Hallinn rar fnr Omaha.
The position of this city and the
ort umana Daiioon iacmues rc
uch as to make the best arguments
in Omaha's favor.
The Omaha Aero club is eom-
a4 'nrinir!i1tv nf fnrmfr ftverl in
the balloon and aeroplane depart
ments of the army. It has 104 mem
bers now and is seeking more. It
hopes to become one of the big aero
; clubs of the country. Civilian flyers
re also eligible to membership. The
aero club has been incorporated and
kas received a franchise in the Aero
flub pi America.
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t Austrian General Dies
Vienna, May 26. Field Marshal
fzetorar Boroevic, commander of
Austrian forces on the Italian front
from Hate m- ma, until ucioDer,
1918, is dead, his death being eaused
a . . t A i.
ty a stroke oi apopiexy.
Charge Iceman Kit Wife
nit Wnnw. Ireman. 321S Franklin
ittreefc was arrested last night for
1frrtf assault and battery. He is
aid to have struck his wife, Bessie,
during an altercation.
Norfolk, Neb., Gains
43 Per Cent by Census
Washington, D. C, May 26.
(Special.) Census figures issued
today show Albion, Neb., with a
population of 1,978, showing an
increase of 394 or 24.9 per cent;
Norfolk, 8,634, showing an in
crease of 2,609 or 43.3 per cent
Other announcements are:
East St. Louis, 111., 66,749; in
crease 8,193 or 14 per cent ,
Fulton, Mo., 5,595; increase
367 or 7 per cent.
Miami, Fla., 29,549; increase
24,078 or 440.1 per cent.
Florence, s. u, iu,voo; in
crease 3,911, or 55.4 per cent.
Commission's Envoy Here
To Prepare for Hearing
E. E. Deem, representative of the
international commission consider
ing the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence
river tidewater project, arrived in
Omaha yesterday to confer with of
ficials of the Omaha Chamber ot
Commerce concerning the hearing in
this city before the commission on
June ! . . . . '. :
The commission conducted near
ings in Boise, Idaho, yesterday. The
.V,Hi,1 rrnvirlct that thev hold
hearings in Denver and Cheyenne
simultaneously on Saturday ana men
come to Omaha for the sessions be
ginning Tuesday. ,
Mr. Deems will remain in Omaha
until the ned of the hearings.
Can Axford Improving.
Carr Axford. resident of Omaha
for 53 years, is reported gradually
mnrnvinn from injuries rcceivcu
April 11 near his home, Twenty
first and Lake streets. Me is ex
pected to be sufficiently improved by
IhIv 1 to take a trio to California
improving mv - -- - -
when he was struck by a street car with his wife and son.
lift Off Corns!
Doesn't hurt! Dft touchy corns and
x calluses right off with fingers
Jk
B 7 a
'cut V
Apply a few drops of "Freezone" upon that old,
bothersome corn. Instantly that corn stops
hurting. Then shortly you lift it right off,
root and all, without pain or soreness.
Hard corns, soft corns, corns
between the toes, and the
bard skta calluses en
bottom of feet lift
right off no
humbug I
What Do You Know?
(Hare's eluuica to mrte yonr wlta
wrth money. Each day The Bee will
BtiblUfc lerlci ot qnertfona, prepared
by Superintendent J. H. Beverldge of the
public echoole. Tb.gr cover thins which
hniilrl know. The flret complete UM
t correct aniweri receWed will be reward- I
d by SI. The anewen and tne name oi in
winner will be published on the day indi
cated below. Be dure to (rive yonr Tiewe
ml adilrcM In fall. Aaareei "waesnon
fcilltor," Omuha Bee.)
By J. H. BEVERIDGE.
1. In which state is the greater
fcart f Yellowstone park?
2. To what empire does Canada
lone? i
3. What is the largest country in I
South America? .
A. What is meant by "The Emer
ald Isle?"
S. Name the capital of Czecho
slovakia.
(Answers Published Monday.)
MONDAY'S ANSWERS.
1. What state produces the most
iron ore? Minnesota.
2. What state produces the most
salt? Michigan.
3. Where is Old Faithful geyser?
Yellowstone Dark.
4. What mineral is mined exten-
ivelv at Butte. Mont? Copper.
i 5. What ocean is at the western
fend of the Panama canal? Atlan
tic. : "
Winner! John Walters, 502 Fourth
, treetl Council Blutts, la.
JJgnttag Fixture, Surges! Gran-
glen Co. aqv.
Most Unusual
I ; Values
In Drapery Department
at Bow en t on Saturday
..
Toa will hare th opportunity
ot pfrebaalng
I Cretonne
I Overdraperles ,
madf tn our own work room.
They are SK yards long and
trimmed with edging to match,
and jet In valance at top all
ready to bang.
In pretty patterns for Saturday
at, per pair
C$3.45 and $4.95
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Also Very CKoice
Yoile and Mar
quisette Curtains
Made in our own workroom. In
2U yard lengths with set In
valance at top; drawn work
borders front edge ana Bottom or
valance all ready to hang, at,
per pair k
$1.98 and $2.45
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Fancy Colored
! Marquisettes
in mnlberry. bine, brown and rose
with fancy borders, made with set
in valance at top ready to hang
at:.
3 $2.95 per pair
' e
i Another ,
1 0pportunity
to supply your needs In heavy
Felt .Base Floor Covering in
choice linoleum patterns at
59c per square yard.
Open a Beddeo
Charge Account.
It's Different
Ttny btlUitf,Frtruni
but a few ants at drug starts
wmm
1417 DOUGLAS STREET
Thursday-Bungalow Aprons
at less than the cost of making alone
Here's another of those sensational sales of Bungalow Aprons;
and in this Thursday event we are offering greater values
than ever before.
GINGHAMS PERCALES
CHAMBRAT
STRIPES CHECKS
PLAIDS PLAIN
75 Dozen Aprons in
the Sale
This sale is bound to pack this store as soon
as the doors open Thursday morning. We
cannot urge you too strongly to be here early.
Bungalow Aprons
Worth to $2.25 Thursday Only
Bungalow Aprons
Worth to $3.50Thunday Only
1
am Spar is a top notch cigarttts
Can you pick a good sne
when you see it?
Get right up there where Spur
Cigarettes are galloping in the lead.
Judge Spurs by that good old to
bacco taste American and Imported
tobacco, blended in a new way.
Judge em by their good-breeding,'
emphasizea by their smart package
of brown and silver.
They're crimped, not pasted. So
they burn slower and draw easier.
Rolled in satiny, imported paper.
Something about that package and
that cigarette just naturally fills the
bill.
You know Spurs for winners the
minute the dealer trots 'em out
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AEGAINS
On Most Generous Terms
Three Burner Gas Range
Large Size Oven
An ideal range for large or small
apartments. The roomy oven is of
generous size and an excellent bak
er. You can purchase this range
on Easy Terms at . .
th special , JOT"
price of d I
jj Bed Davenport
i 1 The frame is handsomely finished
golden and is neatly .
3g upholstered in Span- )7'J3ll
ish fabricoid, only 0 d
J::: 6 r:
A Sensible Buy
If you are lacking clothes
space you .will act wisely
by securing this commodi
ous chiffc- . . .
robe. Golden SCO 50
finish, at. .
52i
An Ice Saver
Is scientifically built The
large provision chamber
is heavily white
enameled. B0-1 pm g 5
iu. capacity..
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Extra Special
Carriage Sale
The large shipment of carriages,
go-carts, strollers, sulkies, etc., that
we have been waiting for so long,
has Just arrived. In order io
make up for lost time we are plac
ing a number on special sale:
Top Carriage, &iA 7C
very attractive .ipu4
Center Carriage, Q1 C(
as illustrated ..... .P 1 ou
Eeed Stroller, fc1 C 7C
a bargain spiO.IO
Buy Any
Carriage
On Easy
Credit
You will appreciate . this
handsome buffet more in
your own home. Note the
roomy drawer space. You
can secure , t
this bargain, 5,
at
Roomy Rocker
The broad shaped seat and
the wide back maka this
a very comfortable rocker.
This bargain
in golden , ?750
finish, at I
Chair Value m
Tomorrow will be the only
day you will be able to se
cure the chair illustrated.
The golden
finish, Aj
at, only X
Comparison proves
these prices bargains
An Ideal Article for
Small Apartments
. n mil ffSSifl s
1 Brass Trimmed
13
53
A massive two-inch post "Sim
mons" steel bed. Comes in Vsr
nls Martin or white t
enamel finish 1 fl
at, only X VI
Adam Period Suite In Mahogany
Note the neatly designed triplicate mirrored toilet table, the plain styl
ish bed, and the commodious chiffonier, pach piece is handsomely
oecoratea. uuy tnis attractive Bedroom Suite Thursday t
114
Gate Leg Table fl
An ideal article for small apart
ments. Is well built
and finished fumed
at, only
ill
1 Big Table Bargain
1 be plea
'28!
Has large drawer. You will always be pleased
1 11-1 1 ,1 t.UT.
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I Buy a Columbia
1 n rJu
vu vicuii
Come to Hartman's
tnmnrrow select
any model you prefer
f ana pay ior 11 iu
E small weekly pa
mentis. This model E 2,
5 , in all finishes, only
Queen Anne
Period
This suite is built to give satisfactory serv
ice. The suite consists of four sturdy chairs
ritn run sup seats upholstered in genuine
Spanish leather. The large 48-inch too ta
ble is rigid when extended to full six feet.
The complete suite, ia
brown mahogany, at aaca
Of
Use Your Credit
Built of Genuine Reed
A more restful piece of furniture could not
be wished for. Reed or, . t r e n
fiber, as illustrated KVjL
above, at
Spring Special
The stock of this spring
is limited, so come ear
ly. All sizefe .
at this 175
price IS'
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m i vi jzm ?.. wmr -1 . m
m -.: .:; L ; 1 !IS--J , :yU
, ; ; ' - Extraordinary Strong Adjustable Swing I
Vn i'w---'v- Of selected oak and can be f g t)siS 3
Tl IV adjusted -to any height Only OeC
i m Rug Bargains ; - I
I 111 - & nTXl Wire Bound Hose!
M PiiPSPfcXSS. We could hardly run an ad of SaffiCfe . ,.u , . . , M
S lliylSfiHtl . special bargains without includ- - rJ rnn7hlr? H
II HSI BSPSQy ing a few big rug specials. Be- EH J Comes in the 25-foot
M II I Bnnnnn low w. Ut i f,w of the many MW: eihs, Thurs- ,4H
H bargain for Thursday. p
B r I sxio Fancy Fig-nso Lawn Mower Value him B
B IlKSW j Urcd6rassEugS-- 10 Easy to operate. Has 12-inch lSll 1
n 11 Ifir r l0Bered $750 5-2? special,y . in Sl 1
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