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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 15, 1920)
THE BEE: OMAHA, OCTOBER Omaha Is Chosen As Headquarters ror Paper Mills VTcstern Newspaper Union Purchases Wisconsin Com pany to Supply Custom ers In Middle West. - Omaha becomes the home office end executive headquarters of one of the largest book paper' mills in the west through the purchase ve? terday of the Menasha Paper com pany, Laydsmith, Wis., by the West em Newspaper Union. The new corporation is rated at S3.000.000 and has been oganized as the Great! Western Paper con.pany. The deal was inaugurated when the paper shortage oecarae so pinch ing several months ago and H. H. Fish, president of the Western Newspaper Union, t'ecidc 1 that the cnlj sure way ot getting cnoueh paper to sunply customeis of the Wes'rrn Newspaper Union jobbing blanches would be to obcim paper n ills'to be owned and operated by the company. Move Headquarters Here. Mr. Fish atarted negotiations which terminated in the purchase of the book paper mills located at and continguous to Ladysmith, Wis., from the Menasha Paper company bv a subsidiary company of the Western Newspaper Union, now or ganized as the Great Western Paper company. The Great Western Paper com pany officials are; H. H. Fish, prci- L. Farnsworth, se;retary-treasurcrt - T n-ti i uu.ijr oauou, Kciicrai qimager ana George S. Johnston, sales manager. Executive offices of the Mrnasha Paper company have been located at Ladysmith, Wis., and the general sales office in Chicago. These have been discontinued and th-ir functions merged in the Omaha offices. The mills are to be operated under the supervision of the Omaha officials. Operate 17 House. The sales organization will be in charge of George S. Johnson, who also will continue as director ol sales for all the jobbing branches of the Western Newspaper Union. Herbert H. Fish, jr., former Oma han, will be f ssistant general mana ger of the mill properties. Young Fish bas been manager cf the Buf falo office of the Western News paper Union. Seventeen wholesale paper houses are owned exclusively by the West ern Newspaper union and directed from Omaha headquarters. They are located in the following cities: Billings, Charlotte; Dallas, Denver, Des Moines, Fargo, Fort Wayne, Kansas City, Lincoln, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Oklahoma City, Oma ha, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Sioux City, Wichita. Price War in Water Freight Rates Near Washington, Oct. 14. Chairman Benson of the shipping board an nounced that American and foreign shinnincf l!n had orm to act the limit in reducing freight charges to meet the competition of the French line which has refused to enter a conference iwth lines of other na tions for stabilizing rates. "War to the knife" will result the chairman said, "unless the French line plays fairly, with the conference with lines of other na rates on the Atlantic." Action was taken on unanimous decisions of the conference to break rates, the chairman explained, when the French notified brokers that it would take freight at rates under, a!' the other lines. Both shipping board operators an-1 private American owners are mem bers of the conference, the chairman said. "Burglars" Only Man x And Woman in Vault A man and a woman were found in the vault in the office of the Bow-man-Krantz Lumber company, 4201 North Thirtieth street shortly after 9 o'clock last night when police went to investigate flickering lights irt the office. It was noticed that the vault door, which was usually kept oper. was closed. Police hammered on then door. After a half hour a voice from within the vault was heard to ask for Sale of Bed Linens Next Saturday Is Money Saving Event Beautiful ' Spreads, Pillow Cases, Sheets at About ' Half Price Bis; Purchase Made From Large Mill at Extremely Low Prices ' This special purchase sale of fers the women of this vicinity a most unusual opportunity to fill their linen chests with high grade bed linens at a cost far below regular price. It will be a wonderful feast for lovers of fine linens to come to the Union Outfitting Com pany Saturday and find a gorgeous assortment of Bed Spreads, some with scalloped corners, others plain, some satin finished, etc. and such a beau tiful variety of pillow cases and sheets. This sale is only further evi dence of the great buying power of the Union Outfitting Com pany, located just outside the High Rent District As always, you make your own terms. ADVERTISEMENT BIG ULCER ALL HEALED "Now I Can Walk," Says Mrs. Southcott of Medina. Mr. Krantz. A minute later a man who is an employe of the company stepped out, Mr. Krantz explained to police. As the officers were start ing to leave they discovered a wo man's handbag and upon investiga tion found the owner. Onlv three olants in Denmark are engaged in the manufacture of rub ber goods. Omahans to Foot Ball Game And Stock Show Saturday Two hundred live stock men of the Omaha stock yards aid a num ber of other Omahans are expected to make the trip, to the state uni versity live stock show, Saturdiy. A special train will leave Omaha at 8 a. m. and South Omaha at 8:15 a. m 9:30. due to arrive at Lincoln at 1 - . i f i A parade will be held n Lincoln ,001 OJ" Ba,nc' then th? visitors will be taken on street cars to the state farm. The morning will be given t.i looking over the live stock being groomed for the international sho.v thir fall and listening to lectures on stock feeding. Students of the domestic science department will serve noon luncheon. In the afternoon th! vis itors will attend the Nebraska-Notre Philadelphia makes 80 per cent of the country's glazed kid. The Siamese government has con solidated a civil service college and u medical school into a university to provide instruction in all the higher branches of education. But One Burglary Reported To Police Wednesday Night Only one burglary was reported to police last night. The house of Charles F. Davis, SJ21 Florence boulevard, was ran sacked and a wrist watch, jewelry and silverware valued at $400 stolen. Bee want ade are business getters. Caught on Fire Escape. . Alleged to have been attempting to "beat a board bill." George Sykrme, Harney hotel, was arrested last night by Policemen Sheldon and Cain. Sykrme' was arrested while, going down the fire escape of the hotel, according to the police. Norway's first automobile factory has just been completed. "Her is another letter that make ma happy," says Feteraon. of Buffalo. "On that I would rather have than a thousand dollars." i "Money isn't everything In thla world. There ia many a big hearted, rich man who would rive all he ha on earth to be able to produce a remedy with saeh mighty healing power a Peteraon' Ointment, to ell at all druggist for 60 eenta a large bo." Read thia letter, written February 14, 1918, by Mri. Albert Southcott, of Medina, N. Y . It seems like a miracle, but it ia true, every word of it. I know it because I get similar' letter almost every day from people who have used my ointment for old lores, eczema and pilea Is it any wonder I am happy! Peterson Ointment Co., Inc., Buffalo, N. Y. Dear Sirs: "I was an untold sufferer from an old running sore and ulcers. I had tried most everything without any relief from pain. A friend told me of your wonderful oint ment and the first bos took away the pain that had not left me before in yean, and after using just nine dollars worth of the salve I am cured. The ulcer was 9 inches by inches, ia all healed and I can walk. Never, never will I be without Peterson's again. 1 . "You may use thia to recommend yoor intment if you wish. I cannot say enough to praise it." Yours truly, Mrs. Albert Southcott. Medina, N. Y. Mail orders filled by Peterson Ointment Co., Inc., Buffalo, N. Y. Sherman t McConnell Drug Co. will supply you. "The Store of the Town" BROWNING, KING & CO. A BOY'S KNICKER SUIT SPECIAL For over 67 years we have been before the public with clean bands and clean advertising. Being manu facturers, we eliminate the middleman. Therefore, our prices have "been from 25 to 331-3 per cent lower than the usual run of retail prices. In order to demonstrate this, we have gone over our stock of boys' clothing and found over 600 suits which are very special values and can be sold at a very close margin. These suits are all new Fall models and are made of Cassimere, Tweed anderge, values up to $30.00. " t DIVIDED INTO TWO LOTS ' ON SALE, BEGINNING FRIDAY $14 $18 Many of these suits come with two pairs of pants. We want you to come early so as to assure complete sat j&faction in your selection. A Small Charge For Alterations. See Douglas Street Windows BROWNING, KING & CO. George T. Wilson, Mgr. The Economy Center of Omaha Is located in our newly enlarged and completely stocked big Basement De-partments--always at lower prices atm aiBiaawvSBSBi sk ';-riiV?-iii r jBt';Vwyaiia The Economy Shoppers of Omaha Find that their dollars last longer in ' our wonderfully complete Basement Store every dollar buys a bargain. Supreme Money-Saving Bargains in New Fall Suits and Dresses On !$ak Friday in Our Greatly Enlarged and Completely Stocked Basement 300 Women's and Misses' New Fall Suits In Three Big Groups 300 OC 39.00 to 59.00 dOP PW Values at $03 22.50 to 3q.0Ot1Q Values at 32.50 to 40.00 Values at We have grouped all the suits in the Basement into these low-priced lots. They are really end of the season prices, now when you need a suit. Ever Suit is a new up-to-date style, ot the high-priced models; well made, with new long coat style; some are fur trimmed; many have the fur choker collar; others are trimmed In braid and buttons; also plain tailored. Materials are fine all wool Broadcloth, Velour, Men's Wear Serge, Tricotine. Velourine, Burella, etc. Many are samples, and come In all the new shades, as well as the staple colors. This is your chance to buy a beautiful fall suit at part of Its real value. A New Fall Suit at just a part of the real value. Right Styles in New Fall Dresses '37 Dresses, Made to Sell at $15, 17.50, $19, $2j Friday Only $12 Each It's not often at the beginning of the season . you have an opportunity to purchase new styles in the new fabrics at such a low sale price. x , Up-to-date1 wool, satin and velveteen, -.rimmed with braid and buttons; many are elaborate, others plain, of all-wool, French and Storm Serge, Tricctlne, and Jersey cloth. At $12 each you'll admit thi$ it a bargain. In this lot are dresses for stout women in fact all sizes and styles may be found here. Your chance to buy a lovely new fall dress now at an ex ceptional value. Brandeis Stores Basement East Underwear-Hosiery At Money-Saving Prices Women's Union Suits Women's Union Suits lightly brushed; in tuck stitch; shaped with high neck, long" ileeves and ankle length. Sizes 36 and QQ 38. Special, per suit 0vC Boys' and Girls' Union 'Suits Cotton Fleeced Union Suits boys' in gray and random; girls'. in white. Sizes 2 to 16 years. Special, at per suit 1 OU Children's Union Suits' Children's cotton fleeced union suits in waist style; boys' in cream and girls' Hn white. Me dium weight; in all sizes. Special, 4 aa at per suit . leUU Women's Mercerized Hosiery New fashioned, seamless, mercerized hosiery with double soles, in black, white and colors; Terr slight imperfections of regular fig wide. One-day special, per yard DOC Boys' Cotton Hosiery Medium and heavy ribbed cotton hosiery in black; a good strong hose; Q special, at, per pair OaC Men's Lisle Socks Lisle socks in-black and colors; with double soles; seconds of 35c value, ' OK at per pair ad DC Basement Arcade U. S. Gov't HLp"d Boots 859 Pairs Made for the A a of- J a af U. S. and British Forces At H6D B.TICL elJD This shipment of 859 pairs has just been received and our customers are more than lucky to purchase them at these remarkable low prices. The knee-boots were made by the Firestone Rubber Company, and the hip boots by the North British Rubber Company, both according to government specifications. The hip-boots have loops under the arch for straps to tighten the tit; some with straps; it has five cleats in the heel which keeps it from slid ing, and doubles the life of the boot. Both are made of the best materials. We call particular attention of garage men, hunters, fishermen, firemen and men who wash their own :ars. Worth, on today' market, 6.00 to 8.50 pair. ' Little Boys School Shoes Little Boys' School Shoes, with stur&y uppers and solid soles Blucher style. with hooks Just like daddy's. Sizes 2.45 9 to 13. Special at Women's Sample Shoes We have them in all black kid, patent leather and combination, button and lace style. Sizes 2 to 5. o if Reg. 6.50 to 7.00 values at 040 Worth Glrls' School Shoes, made of black gun metal in either high " " . cut or regular. Sizes 8 to 11 and lli to 3. v ty jq 3.00 raiTRegular 3.00 value at a7 Brandeis Stores Arcade Basement . Linen Specials At Money-Saying Prices 1.45 Renfrew Damask 1.15 For Friday your choice of blue and white, red and white, tan and white Renfrew Table Dam ask; absolutely fast colors; 68 Inches -I ir wide. One day special, per yard I e 1 0 2.00 Art Linen 1.25 This is the 36-Inch width, the natural or tan Scarfs, 1.25 Table Center Pieces, Tea Cloths, Dollies and Art Work. Special, per yard color specially designed for All Linen Crash 39c SO pieces of all linen, fall bleach, extra heavy quality toweling; fancy borders; 18 Oft inches wide, per yard 0C 2.25 Table Cloths 1.50 rhese are the 64x54-inch size; hemmed ends; made of a very fine quality of English Damask; all pretty patterns. Special, each 1.50 6.00 Bed Spreads 4.25 These are the crochet quality; with scallops and cut corners; size 84x94 inches (large size); all pretty patterns m a medium weight Just right for the laundry Basement South 4.25 Friday Notions at Bargain Prices Paper Shopping Bags, each Q$ I Coat Hangers, two for 25 Shoe' Trees, 2 pair for 256 Rlck Rack. bolts 255 Fast Colored Darning Cotton, 6 spools 25 Real Human Hair Nets, each . 103 Inside Skirt Belting, per. yard 10 Silkene and O. N. T. Crochet Cotton, 2 for 25 Safety Pin.g, 6 card for 25 Singer Machine Oil, bottle 15 Children's Garters, per pair 15 Rubber Baby Pants, per pair - 69 Machine Thread, 6 spools for 25 Fast Colored Wash Edging, per bolt 7J4 One big lot of Dress Clasps and Hooks and Eyes ,to close out at, per card 2c. Brandeis Stores Basement West 10,000 Yds. of the Season's Newest Silks At Lowest Prices to Fit Anyone's Parse 1.50 to 2.25 Values at 1.00 Yd. 40-inch Crepe de Chine 36-inch Printed Poplins 40-Inch Georgette Crep,e 36-in. Printed Lining Silks 36-lnch Wash Satin 36-Inch Drapery Silks 36-inch Plain Poplins 32-inch Imported Pongee 2.50 to 3.00 Values at 1.49 Yd. 40-Inch Printed Radium 36-inch Satin Charmeuse 40-Inch Plain Radium SWnch Chiffon Taffeta 40-inch Crepe de Chine 40-Inch White Silk Suiting atO-incb Crepe Meteor 32-In. Broadcloth Shirting 40-inch Charmeuse ".2-in. Crepe Shirting Brandeis Stores--Main Floor Center Specials in Wool Goods i A Fine Cotton Linings Worth 59c to 94c Several thousand yards in sateen, percalines, foundation linings, fancy sateens and vene- tians ; lengths from one to three yards in black and all wanted colors ; worth from 79c Q Q to 1.25 per yd Special, at, per yd. O 2 C Brandeis Stores All Wool French Serge ' An Exceptional Bargain In navy blue and black , IS inches wide; also remnants of all wool challics in both light and dark grounds; priced, per yard for OQ Friday, af Oi7C Basement Center A GREAT SALE OF Men's Shirts Manufacturer's Samples and Seconds. . Values up to 3.50 At-1 and $1M weight', cotton 1.79 In this lot are high grade Flannels, Madeiras Percales, and many other good-wearing fab rics; collar attached and band collar style. Sizes 14 to 1"., Men's Union Suits Medium ribbed, in sizes 34 to 46, at .. Men's Fine Qualityj-all wool and wool mixed Union Suits in sizes' 84 to 46. O Q C Special at abasvO Men'a Work Shirts Extra fine quality in plain blue chambray; lay down collar; faced sleeves; two pockets and double-stitched throughout. Sizes 14 to 17, at 1.45 Men's Store Basement Blankets, Domestics, Wash Goods Marked Low for Home Money-Saving special, at Gingham Mill Remnants In plaids, checks and stripes; all standard quali ties; values to 48c, OQ per yard; special, at x aCvC Unbleached Muslin Heavy round thread quality tor sheets and pillow cases; 38 inches wide; regular 35c value; Bleached Pillow Tubing A splendid quality at less than present wholesale cost; 36 inches wide; special for Friday, at Challie In a big assortment ot lloral patterns for house dresses, kimonos and wrappers; 36 Inches wide; special, at, per yard Outing Flannel 36-inch while and fancy Outing Flannel, extra qual ity, with long, fleecy nap. Regularly Q priced at 48c. Special, at OlvC 49c 25c 48c Fancy Printed Sateen 36 inches wide; suitable for draperies, fancy work. comfort covering; in pretty floral effects. Extra value, at per yard White Outing Flannel While Outing Flannel; gooo quality; with long, fleecy nap. Special value, at, per yard a45JC Fancy Printed Kimono Flannel In a variety of pretty patterns and colors for ki monos, houise dresses, etc ' OC At per yard OOr Shirting Madras 32 inches wide; beautiful Russian cord effects; guaranteed fast colors. Special, AQ.f Wool Eiderdown 36 Inches wide; red only; suitable for linings, un dergarments, children's coats, etc. Regular QQ 1.00 value, at per yard OiC at per yard BLANKETS TO KEEP YOU WARM Wool Finished Cotton Blanket in assorted .colors; fancy washa ble borders; thread whipped sdges. Special at O QC per pair I aCaaO Wool Finished Blankets Beauti ful plaids in wool finish, in as sorted colors. Size 68x80 inches; worth 5.S0; special, at, pcf pair 3.95 Wool Blankets in assorted plaids; ilso plain gray; with assorted bor ders; extra heavy and warm; un usual values at, per pair 12.50 Brandeis Stores Basement Center sT Corsets, and f Brassieres Front Lace Corsets Friday at 2.25 These are exceptional In value, made of white coutil and flesh colored novelty cloth; also a very comfort able mode of mesh material. Medium and low bust, and both strong and lightly boned. Brassieres at 1.29 Attractively trimmed in heavy lace, with lace shoulder straps. Front closing only. Sices 34 to 44; priced Friday at 1,29 Basement South Drapes Curtains 1500 yards fancy and plain Scrim Remnants and mill ends, worth, on the bolt, 15c. Special per yard Q9 One table of sample curtains, V2 yards long; manufacturers' samples. Special, each 3Q SO pieces of Marquisette, 36-inehea wide; in white, ivory and biege, worth 49c Special Per yard - 39,) 75 piece of Dotted Swiss, Filet Nets, and Draperies, all 36 inches wide, worth 65c per yard. Special at, per yard 49 4!'2x Wilton Sample Corners, a manufacturers' ample. Special, each 12.98 6x9 Congoleum Rugs; latest samples of the Gold Seal kind, worth 9.75. Special, at. each 7.50 9xt2 Congoleum, worth 19.50.. .Special at, each, for Friday. 15.08 Basement West