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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 26, 1920)
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: SEPTEMBER 26, 1920. Tornado Jarred Loose City Spirit, Says J. D. Larson Community Welfare Move ment and Right lo Live Right Outgrowth of v Disaster, He Says. "Omaha is a better city because it was stricken by, a tornado," says J. David Larson, commissioner of the Chamber of Commerce. Not that fir. Larson believes another such khaking will ever be needed, but he discerns in the fellowship developed o a day of need, the seeds of the community spirit that has bloompd in Omaha ever since. "The people of a community are banded together in pursuit of a livelihood and happiness," said Mr. Larson today. "In discussing the r.eed for spiritual and moral force to insure the success cf a commun ity, he made the point that a city must be more than a place to make money. ' "The ties which bind people to gether are economic and social," he said. "Where the economic over balances the social, the community is on dangerous sands. Where the economic life is dormant! there is want and physical suffering. The foundation of a city is the spirit or soul of mankind, while the super structure is the material. Spirit is What Counts. "Where the spirit of a people has been properly developed and the finer qualities cultivated, it is por t:ayd in their community building. If the spirit is dead, the community i.. dead, no matter what its outward appearance. ' "The live spirit is portrayed in the appearance ot the homes, lawns, trees, flowers and .i the back-lots ,iiid alleys, j It 'is pictured , in the chools, parks, playgrounds and m ; the churches, the divorce courts and ; jails. The people on the streets, j in the elevators, on the street cars, i are daily. tHIing the observer the character of their community. Sometimes it requires a catas trophe to arouse the community spirit. The great war aroused our nation to its best endeavor, and out of it is undoubtedly coming a com pensation tcrthe people because they are realizing the power of unity. Human Element Considered. "Where there is no visioli iii com munity planning, 'communities are built in a mess. If the men and women of yesterday in some of our larger cities 'had had the proper vision the school children would not be gasping for breath in the limited playgrounds surrounding school houses. Entire blocks of residences would not now havi to brtprn down to make room for parks and play grounds. "The human clement is playing a more important role' in city building than ever before. Captains of in dustry, in sccurine locations today, are considering the civic part of a ... . '. i . . ...l.u ..a. . -i .n i . li i.f. ! tl'IIIIHUIMiy Willi JU3L B3 nmvii .n. as they are transportation, raw ma terials and available sites. The in dustrial man knows that his busit iipss will succeed only to the extern which his workmen are contented, and contented workingmen today seek something besides tenement with a dark alley to serve as the children's playground. , "The captain of industry will in vesttgate the niittiber of parks in a city, playgrounds, schools, churches amusements, housingfacilities, civic centers, charities, how they are or ganized, etc. All play a very ini portant part in the location of in dustry. With these - civic improve ments come contentment to work ingmen, and for that comes more ef ficiency in manufacturing, which brings reward to all concerned. "These things are not luxuries; they are necessities, and any com munity building for tomorrow does i. rnnor tn the rhilHren of today and the men and women of tomorrow if it does not take full cognizance of their responsibility in providing these essentials and making a pleas ant place in which to live. About NebraskaV Record. "There are various factors in de termining the spirit of a community; Taking Nebraska as a whole, it com pares very favorably with the re mainder of the United States, hut there is considerable room for im provement. Using a few vital sta tistics: ' "There are enrolled in the schools of the nation 75.8 per cent. The etH rollment in Nebraska is 84 per centi "The percentage of illiteracy- in America is 7.7. In Nebraska only 19 per cent are illiterate. . "Nebraska has 19, per 10,000 in sane, while, for the nation, the pro portion is 2 per 10,000. "In crime there are five per 10,000 in prison, while in. this state there are four per 10.000. ' , , "Nebraska has. 101 marriages per 10,000, while the nation has 105, and ns divorces make a further unfavor able showing of 13. per 10,000, while those for the entire country are 11 per 10,000. -., About Church Goers. "The church yverase compares favorably with othqr states, but this is only 48 per'csfct "of trie inhabi tants,' enrolled in, the congregation, and a still smaller number attends. The larger the enrollment and the greater the attendance ; in churches, the higher the character of citizen ship. Nomattef what the church, tliore is an appeal to the soul which makes for a higher, citizenship. - "Develop the soul and the char acter of the citizens by making the churches a living thing. ' "Make your community a good place in which to live by enphasiz ing the civic life. "Keep your community clean. "Have ample parks and gardens and playgrounds to .develop the chil dren and rest the parents. "Build schools with ' plenty- of breathing space and have them teach that it is an honor to work and do something well. "Use the school buildings as civic centers where con;mitnity groups may be educated hf city and nation al affairs. "Ruild always with a thought of , tomorrow." - ' ', " . . Wage increases of from. 5 to 10 per cent, pottery works owners offer their employes will be submitted to a referendum by officers of the Na tional Brotherhood of Operative Potters. If ratified the rates will be come effective the first pay day after ,,,,.,,,1,71,,,,, ...iii, , i. )iiji"ii'""i'iiii!iii.;!ir Biewp'iai;!!'"' wwawMt,,'! i ;;mimii'miBiKiiu;ii Announcing a Beautiful Exhibit of . A $3,500 "Town Blouse" Every woman should ee this wonderful blouse, made of genuine Rose Point lace, and denotes the exceptional art and workman ship of every "Town Blouse." Our Second Floor West. St. J"iml ll 9 . is aiiiitjjii ! u mm urn Mimm i ssbi v a m mm m mw. .uuiuvsvBsssa ll ll v ll it 1 Jul W.lJ AXS THE PACB VV40B FOR CROWING OMAHA Mrs. Wheelock's Free Cooking School Free cooking classes daily at 10:30 a. m. and 2:30 p. m. in our new Houseware Dept., on the Fifth Floor. Hundreds are learn ing to cook under Mrs. Wheelock's instructions. Menu for Monday Swedish Sponge Cake Graham Cookies Bacon and Egg Croquets Tarts Salad Dressing Boiled Rice with Chocolate The Joy of Possessing Beautiful Furs IS GREATLY enhanced by securing them at the start of the season. A few of the most desirable buys to be found in our greatly enlarged Fur Section are as follows: Scotch Mole Coatee, 395.00 Sports model, 30 inches long, with belt attached; large shawl collar and bell cuffs; , OQC QQ priced at UJOJr Scotch Mole Coat, 495.00 In 36-inch length, with full 72-inch sweep; large cape collar; belted model, trimmed in wide AMI All , bands of reversed mole; priced at JtJ.vV, Hudson Seal Coat, 695.00 ler.ted skins, in 36-inch model ; entire garment stayed and lined with Malhnson s silk, hav ing wind shield in sleeves; shawl collar and cuffs CQC Art of best quality Minnesbta skunk; priced at VJO.VV Hudson Seal Coat, 650.00 In 36-inch model; shawl collar and cuffs self-trimmed; belted-model with bell sleeves; CCA AA priced at UtW.UV Brandeis Stores Second Floor Center ReproducedWithAll Their Original Charm French y Hats FROM the days of the famous beauties for which France is renowned, a sug gestion of coquetri and romance has clung to the crowning touch of a woman's toilette, The French Hat. These hats, which have been repro duced by 'famous New York and Chi cago designers, are in the most beauti ful materials and trimmings of the season. The Garniture Themes Suggestions from ours Jteautiful Art Department Waste Paper Baskets Made of card board in pink and blue floral decorations; gilt edges; appropriate for bed rooms; while they last, 'Jq each, at A Noteworthy Ensemble of Gowns In Distinguished;Creations PORTRAYING original touches in artis tic embroideries, iridescent beads, ex quisite laces, frills and ruchings, in del cate or more elaborate effects. Few, in deed, are the materials that cannot adapt themselves tcj thejines of the new cos tumes. ' , SilkWvetpnt Satin, Canton Crepe, ittens Ear 'Crepe, Crepe M eteqr, Velvet, Georgette, Tricotine, Tricolette, Laces, Foiret Twillsj Serges, RichBrocadei -jz, . : ' " 1 are the more popular materials. Even more fascinating than ever is the endless variety of new neck lines, original sashes and clever bits of trimming. Prices range from 79.00 up to 250.00 Brandeis Stores Second Floor West i I I i 1- f -W .J R 1 I w v Tin mW? tk .w MvQ Feathers, Fancies of Ostrich, metal trimmings and veils are favored themes of garniture, and it is interesting to fnon hon many charm ing rvays they are adapted. Women can maf(e selections from this group rvith confidence that these are hats whose vogue mil endure. Prices range from 20.00 to 35.00 Brandeis Stores Second Floor East Stamped Huck y Towels Attractive designs which re quire little work. 65c and 89c Each Stamped Bed Spreads With patches for applique work; the design, a basket of flowers, requires little work, yet is very effective. Each at 10.00 Third Floor West Monday An Exceptional Sale of Fine Bed Spreads i i i . 1 i. C Iff Here is a chance for everv house keeDer to save about 30 on bed spreads. It has been some time since we have been able to offer such exceptional bargains. We list six of the best values for your approval. For this sale we include a special lot of fancy printed and cretonne bed sets in exquisite colorings and attractive patterns; set consists of one spread and one Doister to -j t i 4.50 Spreads The crocheted kind, with hemmed or scal loped cut corners; all very attrac- O QQ tive patterns; choice for Monday, at fci.IO to match; very special, at i 6.00 Spreads Extra large size crocheted spreads; heavy quality, with hemmed ends; very attractive pat- A QQ terns; special, each, at HitJO 10.00 and 12.00 Spreads Superior satin finished, extra quality' damask spreads; exquisite patterns, with scalloped and cut corners; a special value in this sale, J QQ a w each, at 19.50 Satin Spreads Beautiful high-class satin finished sets, consisting of one spread with scalloped edges, cut corners, bolster to match; elaborate patterns; A Efl 5.98 Satin Damask Spreads, at Regular 7.89 Values This lot includes high-class satin damask spreads; large size, with hemmed ends; also colored striped sets, in pink or blue, scalloped cut cor ners, bolster to match; very special, your choice for Monday, at 5.98 priced, for the one day only, at Brandeis Stores Main Floor South I Monday An Exceptional Sale of Wash Goods A Sale of Fall Wash Fabrics An unusual collection for Fall wear at temptingly low prices. The values range from 60c to 98c yard. Foundation silk, silk and cotton mixed, 36 inches wide. Beach suiting in a variety of plain colors, 36 inches wide. Dress pdplin, highly yarn mercerized, 27 inches wide. Linen finished suiting, all plain shades, 36 inches wide. Genuine soisette, in assorted colors, 32 inches wide. Novelty dress voile, 38 and 40 inches wide. Nainsook of fine white combed yarn, 36 inches wide. Monday Your Choice at Yard Brandeis Stores Basement West Lining Sateen Mill remnants in a wide assortment of colors; regu lar 79c to 1.00 quality; spe cial, at, per yard, t Cotton Challie Mill remnants, 36 inches wide; beautiful floral and Persian patterns for house dresses, kimonos and wrap pers; suitable for comforter coverings; per yard, at Natural Color Embroi Linen Of Irish manufacture, with soft finish, easily punctured; suitable for piano, dresser or buffet scarfs, doilies and many other fancy linens; 18 inches wide; worth 1.10 per yard, special, Monday, yard, 48c 25c dery 79c Housewares, China and Glassware Specially Priced For Monday rve are offering some exceptional bargains from our nerp China and our new Housewares Department on the Fifth Floor Monday China Specials Dinner Sets Beautifully decorated and treated with coin gold; set of 49 pieces; OP AA priced, at Water Goblets Of blown glass in iri descent cut effects; regular 12.00 values; specially priced, the dozen, at 7.50 Fifth Floor- Lenox China Tea pot, sugar and creamer, dainty new shape, decorated with sterling silver; the set for ) 18.50 Sugar and Creamer Sets In genuine Sotsuma ware; beautiful ware that will please you; the set for East 3.50 Monday Exceptional Values in Home Rugs and Draperies For Monday, rve have assembled some and draperies, which we offer at splend Monday Specials in Housewares Combinettes Made of white enamelware, with "J2.il and cover; special, at Electric Irons Six-pound size, fully nickel plated and guaranteed .for one year; 5 feet of cord at tached; special, at 1.98 6.29 Duplex Fireless Cooker With complete set of of utensils and cook book with every cooker; A QQ Percolators Of pure aluminum; ex tra good weight; highly polished' and finished; 8-cup size ; specially priced, at 8-quart size; special, at Brandeis Stores Fifth Floor West 2.19 Home Rugs Wilton Velvet Rugs 9x12 high grade seamless rugs; very serv iceable in new up-to-date patterns; suitable for any room in the house; worth tZA C A 69.50; priced at 0.OU Seamless Rugs 8-3x10-6 closely woven Wilton velvet rugs; no seams; Oriental and conventional de signs in harmonious colorings; AJ CA worth 59.50; priced at " ' Axminster Rugs Seamed and seamless grades in medallion, floral and Oriental designs; CC A A worth 75.00; priced at OO .UU 4-Yard Wide Linoleum Genuine cork linoleum, with thoroughly well seasoned enamel surface; ideal for kitchen or dining room; tile, block, wood and mosaic patterns; per square 1 OQ yard, l.7 Fourth Floor- Center exceptional values in fine rugs, curtains id savings over the regular selling prices. Drapes Curtains Panel Laces In strips 6 to 9 inches wide; beautiful pat terns; worth 1.25 to 1.50; special, for Mon day, at 1.00 and 1.25 Cretonnes One lot, 36 inches wide, which sold for 1.50 per yard, special, Monday, at, per ?Q yard, Curtain Nets Very special values, worth 3.50 O Pn per yard; special, at tiJJ Mercerized Madras All new patterns in staple oolors; 36 inches 2.00 Monday An Extraordinary Sale of Black Silks Wool Goods Black Silks Greatly Reduced Black silks were never so popular as they are now for street, afternoon and evening wear. Do not fail to avail yourself of these wonderful and sensational offerings: Satin Messaline, 36 inches wide, worth 2.95, yard, 1.69 Satin de Luxe, 36 inches wide, worth 3.50, yard 2.50 Peau de Soie, 36 inches wide, worth 3.50, yard, 2.50 Chiffon Taffeta, 36 inches wide, worth 2.50, yard, 1,75 Satin Charmeuse, 40 inches wide, worth 5.50, yard, 3.50 Crepe back Suede Satin, 40 inches wide, worth 8.50, yd., 4.05 Cashmere Satin, 40 inches wide, worth 4.50, yard, 2.95 Satin Duchess, 36 inches wide, worth 3.50, yard, 2.50 Brandeis Stores Main Floor Center t Monday Specials in Wool Goods wide; priced at, per yard, Plain Marquisette In white and ivory; 36 inches wide; regular 75c quality; special, at, per A Q yard, Printed Voiles With colored borders; 40 inches wide; our regular 1.00 quality; special, at GQ per yard, Wool Chiffon Broadcloth One of the most favored Fall and Winter fabrics, sponged and shrunk; season's most fashionable colorings, including black, are shown ; QJJ priced, yard, at Plaid Suitings In fine all wool quality, velour and serge weaves; very newest and most attractive color combinations for the new tuck and plaited skirts; 56 I inches wide; Monday, at ! 4.95 to 6.50 Men's Wear Serge An extra fine quality in navy blue only; all wool and a soft fine quality that will tailor well for suits and dresses; 54 inches wide; O QE Monday, per yard, O.IO All-Wool Tricotine Fine 54-inch quality; justly popular for Autumn suits and dresses; this handsome fabric is available in mid night and navv blue and is Driced. i for Monday, at per yard, 5.95 Fourth Floor East Brandeis Stores Main Floor Center September JS.-v