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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 9, 1920)
THE BEE: OMAHA. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9. 1920. Production in Five 1920 Crops Exceeds Record owa lirst and JVbraska Third in Corn Raised Value Lower Than Last Year, Due to Price Slump. By The AsMM-liited Press. Washington, Nov. 8. American farmers have broken production rcc ords of five crops this year. Pre liminary estimates announced by tl Department of Agriculture show th corn, tobacco, rice, sweet potatoes and pear crops surpassed in size those of any previous year in the country's history. In addition very large crops were grown, in gome instances closely ap proaching records of oats, barley, rye. potatoes, apples and hav. The buckwheat production record, how ever, has stood A'nce 1866 with this year s crop more than 8,000,000 bush els under it. Final crop production figures will be announced next month. Corn, king of all crops and of which the United States grows more than 70 per cent of the world's output, re porter! the enormous total of 3,199. 126,000 bushels. That is 75.000,000 bushels more than ever before grown m any year. This is the third corn crop to exceed 3,000,000,000 bushels. me previous record having been made in 1912, while the crop of 1917 was tne second largest. In point of value this year's corn crop will not equal that of last year, which based on the Decem ber I price of $1.33 a bushel, was worth $3,934,23-4,000. The crop of 1912 was valued at $1,520,454,000 on the December 1 price of 48.7 cents a bushel, and , the r1917 crop at $3,920,228,000 with the December price almost $1.30 a bushel. The value of this year's crop based on the November 1 farm price, which was 87.3 cents a bushel, is estimated at $2,792,837,000. Iowa's corn crop is the largest of a-?y state at 441,660,000 bushels, Illi noise ranks second with 302,634,000 b-.ishrls and Nebraska third at 260, 998.000 bushels. The tobacco crop this year, ' placed at 1 476 444 nm nm preliminary estimate, is 87,000,000 pounds more than grown last year when all previous records' were broken. Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, exceeded their lat year's production, while Ken tucky's crop this year is 36,000,000 pounds less than a year ago. i Production of rice this year ex ceed by 12,000.000 bushels the pre viou largest crop in 1917. The out put this year is placed at 22.298.00C bushels, almost half of which was grown in Louisiana. The sweet potato harvest will show 105,676000 bushels, which is 2,000,000 Ivishels more than grown last year, V fieri the crop exceeded all, previous year's ; production. Ala bnma's output is larger than any othei state. The croo of pears this vear is placed at 15,558,000 bushels. The previous largest crop was that of 1917 when 13,281.000 bushels were produced. California produced more than 3,000,000 bushels, while New York's production is almost 2, 250.000 bushels. Auto License Fund Law May Be Changed I.hcoln, Nov. 8. (Special.) A committee of the State Good Roads association, Consisting of George F. W'olz of Fremont and C. H. Koper and Bejt George of Lincoln, held a session here today to draw up an iviiiendinent to the law covering dis position of automobile license funds. As the law stands, while the funds from the sale of automobile licenses go back to the :ounty in which the licenses are taken out, they must first pass through the state treasury and there is much delay before they eventually get back to the county. Th committee would amend the bill so that it is pa'd into the county direct. Venezuela is to have a large lex tile factory for the production of cot ton fabrics and finished cotton wear. The monthly output of the new con cern is estimated at 60,000 yards cf cloth. Gov. McKelvic Returns From v Hunting Trip State Executive Has Little to Say iit Regard to Polities ' Still in Doubt as to Appointments. Lincoln, Ndv. 8. (Special.) A big boquet, presented by the em ployes of the executive department, reposed on .the desk of Governor McKelvie when he arrived at his of fice this morning. . The governor has been hunting in the western part of the state, and wnile he was willing to admit that there are a few ducks left up there, he would not say how many he Handy tin boze of 12 tablets cost but a few cents Larger packages ,9 on y&ncutu. 0 Aipirln f the trade mark of Barer Manufacture of Mono&clclde.ter of Salicyllcacia AOVERTISKM ENT Constipation Vanishes e va w Prompt Permanent Relief CARTERS LITTLE LIVER PILLS sever faiL Purely vege table ict surely but Stop ifter- A rniTTLE dinner dis- lflSEFi r$ct indiges I (PILLS UOOj improve lmmmmmuL Why Be Skinny? It's Easy to Be Plii mn. Popular and Attractive It's easy to be Dlumo. nomilA and mt. tractive instead of beins thin, angular and scrawny. Almost iitvarinlilv th trni.hu is due to weak nerves and consequent fail ure to - assimilate vour tnnA Vnn m eat heartily, but owing to the lack of nerv ous energy and impoverished blood you don't get the benefit from the food you eat. All .u:. i j . . . hub cn ue remetuea very quiCKiy by taking with each meal a flvo-o-rln t.h. let of Blood-Iron Phosohate. Thin ntitrklv strengthens the nervous system, en riches the blood and increases it's oxy gen carrying power, and in a remarkably short time the average thin, weak, nervous man or woman begins not only to put on flesh, but also begins to look and feel bet ter. Sleep, appetite, strength and endur ance are improved, ' dull eyes become bright, and, unless afflicted with some or ganic complaint, there is no reason why, if you take Blood-Iron Phosphate regu larly, you should not soon look and feel much better and many years younger. De posit $1.60 today with Sherman Mc- Connell Drug Co. or any other druggist for enough Blood-Iron Phosphate for a three weeks' treatment. Use as directed and it at the end of three weeks you aren't delighted go back and ' ge your money. Your dnuggist. a man you know, Is authorised to give it to you. ADVERTISEMENT SUFFER WITH Li the complexion brighten the eyes. SnuQ rill Saudi Date Small Price Ibis nonclerful book will be sort freetoanu man upon re-H CUMBERLAND ChtMKAL GX Sufferers from dialed tori skin will find relief inResinol Chafed, inflamed skin can be speedily and effectively healed by using Resinol Ointment. It cools the skin, stops the smarting, and reduces the inflammationalmost immediately. Ask your druggist tor Resinol Ointment and Kesinol Soap. Use Soothing Musterole When those sharp pains go shooting through your head, when your skull seems as if it would split, just rub a little Musterole on your temples and neck. It draws out the inflammation, soothes away the pain,usuaUy givingquick relief. Musterole is a clean, white ointment, made with oil of mustard, Better than a mustard plaster and does not blister. Many doctors and nurses frankly recommend Musterole for sore tliroat, bronchitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, congestion, pleurisy, rheuma tism, lumbago, pains and aches of the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chilblains, frosted feet colds of the chest (it often prevents pneu monia). It is always dependable. 35c and 65c jarfc hospital size $3.00 f ADVERTISEMENT Make a Full Pint With 'home-made sugar syrup ' ( and MENTHO-LAXENE' The best and quickest acting cough syrup! Full directions on each bottle Affords protection against In fectious diseases. All prudent persons should avail themselves of this dependable germicide. AT ORUO STORES EVERY WHERB ADVERTISEMENT RHEUMATIC PAINS RAISING A RUMPUS? Hav Sloan's Liniment ready for sudden rheumatic twinge. DON'T let that rheumatic pain or ache find you "without Sloan's Liniment again. Keep it handy in the medicine cabinet for immediate action when needed. If you are out of it now, get another bottle today, so you won't suffer any longer than necessary when a pahi or ache attacks you. Apply it without rubbing for it penetrates giving prompt relief from sciatica, lumbago, neuralgia, backache, lameness, soreness, spra'ns, strains, bruises. Be pre pared It's easy to use. All druggists 35c, 70c, $1.40. The largest size contains six timea as much as the smallest. i v win Liniment Be Young In Body, Mind and Looks Despite Your Years How often you have wished that you could indulge in the strenu ous exercise of out door sports with the vigor and enthusiasm of youth! But the end of the week finds you all in you are tired, listless and lack the energy togo out for a vigorous walk or a round of the links or any other exercise that re quires much physical exer tion. Many a man, even in his middle forties, has a vague feeling that he is "getting okr and right at a time when he should be at his very best physically Andheisrrowincrold.nnr. in the sense that tne years TVininnnda vas millinnnnf themselves in this condition early i people find in Ufa AnA thowt ifi nit AVfMiaA fm if , Vnn nan oVianlr that vsws) v w sxw s) st v eve, e WW vnn vuwa Winn are nressinir hoaviiw nnorT tendency to grow old. You can carry your 1 him Pbut ?ngtrV IZ X Zoutl with I8 ioya enthusiasm into your h mJti fcfLStf? 1SI i 70's and 80's. But you must give Nature all the away raster than Nature re -.,Miceef a road, conatmctive character ia in te use of Dlaces the worn out tissues - ' . A XVKQ The Great General Tonic It enriches the bleod-rcotly stimulates heart, llTcraad kidneys to normal activity brings back your pep. poach and mental Tttor-cbases away that tired, worn -oat f eel Inc and replaeea it with a spirit of booyancy. LYKO is a distinctive preparation, scientifically cor rect in its combination of medicinal ingredients, and tbere'a nothine more inrirormtinr. more strenrtheninr or mora re baiWing. Specially beneficial for invalids, convalescents and run-down people of all conditions. Get a bottle from your druggist today-tomorrow yon will feel better for it. hssSLi Lyko Medicine Co. icIvJsJm-. For sala br'Beaton Drug Co., 15th and Farnam Sta., and. LYKO liMh ariebMl pock. SM lr, like pictur a b... I suMUUttse. brought back. .However, he said that the ducks were not taking any chances and consequently while the lnnting was good, the getting was of a negative nature. There was plenty of grouse and under the un erring aim of the executive, sevrra! of them were retrieved by Secretary of Agriculture Leo Stuhr. Who went along and helped Chief Game War den George Koster locate the birds that their chief could bring them down, Speaking of politics, the governor h id little to say. He naturally was pleased over the election, but had not made up his mind as to his future course regarding appointments and recommendations to the legislature.! He will make some recommenda tions for changes in the code law. bttt as yetVill not make them public Among some of the appointments which will have to be made will be six members of the state normal board.' The new constitution pro vides that the six shall be appointed, two for two years, two for four and two for six years. Head of Omaha Boys' ' Home Scores Big Hit in North Platte North Platte, Neb., Nov. 8. (Spe cial Telegram.) Father Flanagan and his boys from Omaha , were greeted last evening at the entertain ment at the Keith theater by one of the most enthusiastic audiences that ever assembled in North Platte. It is estimated that over 800 people were unable to (rain admittance to the theater. Father Flanagan has decided to return in the near future and give another entertainment. Charles Pass greeted Father Flanagan on behalf of the citizens of North Plate. Former Governor Keith Neville Mayor Streitz and 25 citizens acted as reception commit tee and were seated on the stage. Professor A. H, Toher acted as chairman of the evening. Father McDaid, pastor of the local Catholic church, an intimate friend of Father Flanagan, delivered an inspiring talk. Rev. Mr. Flanagan, founder and di-ector of the Boys' home, gave an address on behalf of the work of re construction that his home is doing. He said that during the past two year? he had cared for some 800 boys of every creed, color and nationality. At the request of Father McDaid and the local Knights of Columbus, M. J. Flanagan, the Irish tenor "of Onnha sang several selections. A purse of $1,500 was given to Father Flanagan to help him ercrt his pew home 1 i Celebration Planned. Sutton, Neb., Nov. 8. (Special Telegram.) An elaborate program has been arranged for the Armistice day celebration here, consisting of a big parade, followed by an ad dress by Congressman Sloan in the forenoon and Congressman-elect Andrews in the afternoon. Many other features have also been planned. Tecumseh Woman Wins Suit To Obtain Share iii Estate Tecumseh, Neb.,' Nov. 8. (Spe cial.) A jury in th Johnson coun ty district court has Riven a verdict to Miss Margaret Farren, in the will case of the late Thomas Farren. Miss Farren was a niece of Mr. Farfcii and cared for him during his illness. He had no family, but willed her only $5. Mf. Farren left a considerable estate to nieces and nephews, including a good quarter section farm in this county. . The will will not be probated, the case coming to the tLuitrict court from the county court, and Miss Farren will share equally in the estate. Her portion will amount to about $5,000. Man, Who Escaped During Raid on Still, Captured Rroken Bow, Neb., Nov. 8. (Spe cial Telegram.) Floyd Bothwell, the man who escaped from officers during the raid on the whisky still at Anselmo two weeks ago, was captured at Grand Island and re turned to this county by Sheriff Tal- hot early this morning. Bothwell.' plead guilty to three charges: Manu facture, illegal possession and sale of liquor. He is an alleged deserter from the United States army, and will immediately be turned over to the federal authorities. B RONCHITIS At bed time rub the throat and cheat thoroughly with V A PO RUO Oner 17 Million Jan UnJ Ytarlg WAS FNEND For. Expectant Mothers Used Br Three Generation IITI ros SOOKLCT OS aOTMf SHOOO MS IST. rill Aoniko Rieuuroa Co. Birr. s-o. atuaTa, e-' T ffl "Buy It At Brandeis" Brandeis Stores "Where the Dollars Last Longer" Tuesday Bargains for Thrifty Shoppers Women's 5.50 to 7.50 High, Shoes Odds and ends in black kid and patent leather; kid or cloth tops; Goodyear welt or hand turned soles; sizes QQ 2 to 6; per pair, , t70 Basement Arcade. 10c Shinola Just arrived from factory; every can guaranteed in first-class condition; black, brown and ox blood; regularly priced y at 10c; special, 2 cans Jl3C BasementArcade. Women's 1.50 to 1.75 Union Sjuits In medium light and medium heavy weight cotton; either low neck, sleeveless or high neck, long sleeves; ankle length; the sleeveless garment has the tailored band finished neck; flesh and white; QQ- special, per suit, OC 'third Floor Bargain Square. ChUd's 1.50 to 2.00 Union; Suits Fleece lined; regular winter weight; some are soiled from handling; gray and white; regu lar 1.B0 to 2.00 val- -j W ues; special, per suit, XevA Third Floor Bargain Square. Women's 1.98 to 3.98 r Petticoats A value giving sale on mercer ized petticoats; also satines and cotton taffetas; dark ground, stripes and plaids; - A( special, each, AeTx Third Floor Bargain Square. 4.95 to 5.00 Cotton Petticoats , Satine of fine quality, also cot ton taffetas; floral designs; some have heatherbloom tips and taffeta ruffles; 1 AQ special, each, OeTTX v Third Floor Bargain Square. Special In Brassieres vFull formed and slender type figure; attractively trimmed at top and bottom in heavy lace; some with lace shoulder straps; reinforced under arm; comfort and fit assured; sizes s)Q 34 to 44; special, XiS Third Floor . Bargain Square. Boys' Pants (Sizes 6 to 16 Years Made of a hard wearing mate rial; exceptional value; in all sizes from 6 to 16 -jj QJT years; special, pair, Is yJ Third Floor -East. U. S. GflrVernment Wool Mufflers All wool; just the thing for school wearto keep out the chilly blasts; special A Q for Tuesday, each, tc sC Third Floor East. 3.50 to 5.00 Pair Curtains Voile, marquisette, net and all the new styles; one to three pairs of a pattern 1.75 to 12.50 Pair Fourth Floor East. Don't Miss This Sale, of That Wonderful erooitsriQ J men Serviceable Material Use it in Dozens of Ways" Regular $2 Yard Value 00 Ingenuity widens the. world. For centuries our ancestors used steam principally to tilt tea kettle lids and electricity for lightning sl nnlv -wrA look. what, thev missed! But there was nobodv t.n show I them the way. Drop in to Brandeis' Linen Department Tuesday and learn what you can d with this government tested, flawless and abso lutely pure Irish linen. It is a yard wide and will cut to good ad vantage for women's and children's dresses and aprons, bed and table coverings, draperies, laundry and shoe bags and the like. And while vou are here, look about you and see what is being charged for cotton materials adapted to the same uses. Aeroplane Linen is a $2 value if 'YARD there ever was one, and we offer it to the people of Omaha, at" v : Main Floor South NOW GOING ON! Omaha's Greatest Rug Sale Since 1914 At Savings That Will Average All Sizes! All Weaves! All Patterns! r Fourth Floor Center v 3 1.00 Yard Printed Marquisettes In a good coloring and pattern; 40 inches wide; 1.00 values; special. rA per yard, , OlC FourfA Floor East. 19c Yard Fancy Scrim 2,000 yards in 36-inch widths; remnants in desirable 4 f curtain length; per yd. J.VC Basement West. 98c Yard Cretonnes 1,000 yards in a wonderful as sortment of designs and color ings; for drapery and fancy ,work; special, , iA per yard, - . Basement West. 01.98 Yard 50-Inch Repp " 25 pieces of SO-lnch Repp; all colors; suitable for portieres; special, 1tZ per yard, . XZtD Basement West. 65c Yard Floor Covering !nW GOING ON! Greatest Blahket, Comforter and . - . . . . - Mattress Sale of the Season Every Item Priced at Season's Lowest! Buy Now! BuV Now and Save Money! ' Basement North Notions You're Apt to Forget but these low prices won ft let you 75c rubber Jiffy pants, all sizes, 3 dozen buttons for underwear, $1 doz. Sanitary Napkins; 12 for $1 all rubber Sanitary Aprons, 15c men's collar bands, 3 for 15c good English needles, all sizes, per paper, ' 39? 49 25 9 Shoe trees and coat hangers, 3 for 25? "Carmen" and "Fashionette" hah nets, real human hair, considered the best hair nets on the market, for one day only, 3 for 25 Main Floor South Specials in Housewares and China These Departments Occupy the Entire Fifth Floor Made of heavy sheet steel, spe cially priced for this sale, each, Delphas, Corn Poppers 59c Glass Bathroom Shelves Made of opal plate glass with H nickel plated trimmings, special, Tungston Electric kamps 50-watt size; these are regular -q 35c values, special, each, JLsC Old Dutch Cleanser 3 cans for, 24 & Fifth Floor West Mixing Bowls Yellow; a complete set of 3, in the 6, 8 and 10-inch size, set, 79c Ovenglass Specials Pie and cake oven dishes, in the popular Ovenglass ware, each, OVC Covered Casseroles 99c Fifth Floor East 8-inch size, specially priced for Tuesday, each, at, 750 yards of 36-inch color-fast fiber; for floors and halls; pretty designs; 3ty special, per yard, OOC Basement West. Men's Jersey Gloves Men's knlf-wrist Jersey gloves; specially priced for y-4 Tuesday, per pair. XC Basement Men's Store. Men's Work 'Shirts In light and dark blue cham bray, polka dots and black sateen; sizes 14 & to -f q 17; special, each, Ys Basement Men's Store. 1 Men's Overalls, Good quality blue denim ; steifel stripe; sizes 31 to 44 waist; special, -fj jq per pair, Oy Basement Men's Store. Thread Silk Hosiery Scmi-fashloned; silk to the knee, lisle soles; in black, white and cordovan; irregulars of 1.00 val ues; special, 11 per pair, , v ' ajlC , Bargain Square Main Floor. Home , Embr'dy Books A new supply of Home Embroid ery books showing new designs in the popular beading, braiding and embroidery patterns tor dresses; suggestions for Christ mas presents in fancy work. Each book contains a coupon worth 15c toward the purchase of any pattern; 'j books, each OC Main Floor South 3 I . t rt all retail druiiit U. t