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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 21, 1920)
5C Merry MUk Man Wins Much Gold With Rainwater xOmahans in Caricature Helps Moisteji Dry South Sid er With "Hooch" Dilut-, ed And Now They Call Him "Rainwaler. THE, OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: NOVEMBER 21, 1920. Somewhere on 'the South Side re i ides a mysttrious indiKjual known as "Rainwater." Until Mr. Volstead- inaugurated the great drouth -'Rain wer" was just an ordinary milkman with ordinary nam and ' th ordinary milkman's preference for well water. Vhen the well-known drouth be gan, however, "Rainwater" decided Omaha was in peed of added mois ture. He secured the necessary equipment and began to study the science of irrigation via the larynx canaU He Mixes It It was at'this juncture that he re ceived his new name. His associates found he was wont to mix a gener ous quantity of H20 with his con traband beverages. Whether or not he used rainwater was not known. But as there was a great demand for his product at from $5 to $10 a quart they decided it was "pretty soft." and called him "Rainwater," that be ing the softest kind of water, no doubt. Torrertts Flood City. -At first "Rainwater" produced his beverage in mere showers, to be figu rative. Then he increased the size of his plant and torrents of contraband flooded the city.- The torrents devel ped into a cloudburst. A year ago "Rainwater" was sim ply a merry milkman. Today , he owns $80,000. worth of Omaha prop erty and, according to associates, is still living tip to his title -50.000,000 Face Famine imChina Crops Destroyed by Droutb and River Risings oweep - Away Homes. f . . . - San Francisco, Nov. 20. .Appeals i ior aid for 50,000,000 people reported suffering in China have been sent broadcast bv the Chinese' National Welfare society of San Francisco in " an effort to alleviate the troubles of the Chinese brought on by floods in the south and famine in the north. Virtually all the crops in an area of 300,000 square miles in the prov inces of Chili, Shantung, Shansi and ' Shensi have been destroyed by a drouth. Simultaneously houses have l.ibeen washed away by the river ris ings In Hunan; Chiking and Kukien. Thousands of Chiaese are said to be dying daily. A quota of $l;OO0.OQO is asked oi San Francisco. Additional sums are Thought elsewhere. ; - ' j . , Japs Capture Mexican Trade in Light Bulbs Mexico City, Mtx., Nov. 20. Japan has captured the Mexican trade in electric light bulbs. The ' Japanese are offering the bulbs at prices about 20 per cent lower than the. orices of American firms. The Japanese are also taking pos-- session ot other important neias. They are selling crockery at prices about 25 per cent lower than the prices of American exporters. The Swiss have control of the Mexican trade in watches. An American having broken his watch, .recently. tried o buy an "Ingersoll." He could not find the American watch, but was offered Swiss sub stitutes in nearly all of the.stores. i "Dick" Stewart. It Seems Like Xmas To Calvin Coolidge Boston, Nov. 20. Vice President elect Coolidge has been given a suit of clothes by the wool growers ot western Massaachusetts, a pair of .shoes made up by the skilled artisans of Brockton, and he has received nu merous gifts ranging from a four leaf clover to the buckeye sent him by Mrs. Warren G. Harding, but the latest of all.came when an enthusiast out in Adrmore, Okl., asked for the pleasure of giving Mrs. Coolidge an automobile, " : Governor Coolidge sent back word that he appreciated the offer but de clined with thanks. 30,000-Pound Cannon Are for Sale Cheap Boston, Nov. 20. Would you like ! to get a cheap JO.OW-pound gun for your small son to play with? Nineteen civil war cannon, rang- , ing from 15 to 16 inches and weigh ing from 30,000 to 50,000 pounds, are going begging at Bangor, Me. . j lhe ordinance department has tried in vain to sell them, and has finally taken to offering them to cities and towns. Thus far there have" been nothing but . rejections, with thanks. , The"guns are , located at Fort Knox, not far from Bangor. There has never been a shot fired "in an ger" from any of them. California Syrup of Figs" For a Child's Liver and Bowels Mother! Say "California," then you will get genuine "California Syrup of Figs."' Full directions for babies and children of all ages who are constipated, bilious, feverish, tongue coated, or full of cold,v are plainly printed on i the bottle. 'Children love this delicious laxative. '. I . - ' . . . E Hirj Boots , snoes i underwear i i I 7 Sweater Coats 1 All-Wool Novelty . Slip over Sweaters, a -.515.00 alne. only..... I. -$8.95 All-Wool Jerseys, a regu lar $6 00 a1u for. $3.49 Heavy Grey Wool Mlied Sweater Coats.-. . .$3.98 Heavy Wool Rope Stitch Sweaters. only ....$6.98 Socks Cashmere Socks, pr, 49 Cotton Socks, per dozen pair $1.95 Heavy Cotton Sox per. dot. pair $1.49 Gray Wool Army Socks, per pair 59e Heavy Wool Army Socks. per pair 69 Wool Socks, per pair.'J'flt Jumbo Wool Socks, per pair 98 ' . Hip Boots x Solid H!p for out- Rubber Boots Dsed ditch work or ings. These are ex tra heavy and will withstand water at all tftnes. A snap at theories.... J65.4.9 Knee Boots.. $4.39 Mkinaws O. D Olive Drab Wool Of ficers' Macklnaws, belted. Very special at $14.95 Miscellaneous Items Barrack Bags 98c Double Saddle Bags, Mess KK- 79e K2;yrBr8Sffi Cartridge Cases. ... 49 at $1.49 Cartridge Belts.. "....49 Khaki Blouses, Haversacks $1.29 t ....... ...98e O. D. Wool Breeches. Class A... $3.98 0. D. Wool Blonses. new ...... $5. OO WE HAVE HUNDREDS Or OTHER ITEM Hermans Army Kus seta and Black Navy Shoes, only ....$8.95 Officers Shoes, a real comfortable and dressy shoe $8.75 Hob-Nafl Shoes, the most serviceable! shoe. t $6.95 Dunham Wool Union , Salts, only $3.79 Wright All-Wool Onion Salts, supreme, at only $4.98 Heavy All-Wool Union Suits ...$5.98 Wool Process Onion Salts .$2.75 Army Woo Drawees and Shirts, per gar ment ...$1.98 U. S. ARMY BLANKETS 10,000 Renovated O. O. Army Blankets Bought from the U. S. government - These Blankets are In wonderfully 'good condition, and will last you Indefinitely. A real bargain at the extremely low price ot $5.35 New Heavy Wool Plaid Double Blankets, per Pr $6.75 Double Grey Sub-Wool Blankets, per pair, t $3 98 Heavy All-Wool Double Officers' Blankets, per Pair $9.75 Brand New O. D. Wool Blankets. Very special t $7.75 ' EVERY ONE OF THEM A REAL BARGAIN SEND FOR COMPLETE PRICE LIST OUT OF TOWN BUYERS We ship goods exactly as advertised; write plainly; send money order yt drart with order. We assure yon prompt and satisfactory ihlpments. ( ALL GOODS SENT PREPAID. TWO STORES Omaha Army Stores Company 507 SOUTH 16TH STREET. V AND . HOTEL HILL BUILDING. Nebraska Army and Navy Supply Co. 1619 wCWARD STREET e)pen Saturday Evening- .1619 HOWARD STREET. Thanksgiving SALE H Great Price Adjustment oegi MONDA Y, NOV. ning 22nd-ALL WEEK The Greatest Merchandising Event Ever Held in the State And Every Housewife Is Invited to Join in This CELEBRATION MILK-Tall Cans Carnation .......... 13(5 Basko .... Wilson' 2 for. . . . . . .25 Throughout this week " we will celebrate with prices in our large chain of stores. And we prom ise you prices which will save you even more than usual. If you have not yet visited a BASKET STORE, there is one near you, and make a red letter w e e k ' in - your household economy. SOAPS LENOX, 2 for. ...7 P. &G. 712CS . Omaha Family. . ... .7cK Ivory, "large" . .13 V2 Ivory, "small" . . . . .8 Kirk's Flake White, at ,.7 Hard water Castile, 9t Jap Rose ....... . .9 LIVE ' BETTER CATSUPS Snider's, large. . . .29d Snider's, small. . . .20 Cash Habit 19 BEANS Snider's, large. . . .27 Snider's medium, 18 Campbell's 2 for 25 Teas and, Coffee TEAS We import direct. Basko Uncolored Japan, Vz lb. 37d Cash Habit Japan, V2 lb. Uncolored 33d WK-KJ less Ceylon and Oolong, fz lb., The popular delicious fla vored "Basko Coffee", with the money - back guarantee, OA, ......... wUU . - at, lb. Remember this Sale is for all this week at all Basket $tores. lOe CANNED GOODS Fancy Maine Corn, No. 2 20d Extra Sifted Peas,, No. 2 . 23 Nectar Cut String Beans, No. 2. . . . . .24 Nectar Cut Wax Bekns, No. 2. ... . . 24t Basko Cut Baby Beets, No. 2. . . . . .20 Cash Habit Succotash, No. 2 -17 z These canned goods are "quality first, last and always." DIRECT BUYING en ables us to SAVE YOU MONEY, as we always, 6 days a week, quote you prices based on manufacture-to-consumer scale. IN THESE DAYS OF CONSERVING have you ever compared our prices to the credit delivery system? ' IT WILL PAY YOU. CANNED FRUITS Fancy Blackberries, No. 2. . 39 . Fancy Loganberries, No. 2 39 Fancy Raspberries, No. 2 ......... . .39 Fancy Strawberries, No. 2. ...... . .45 Fancy Grated Pineapple No. 2 3Q 'These are Regular Stock Items All of Them No Job Lot Bought Up for Sale Purposes1 a It Pays You to Consider This After You Have Bought Inferior Goods for Standard Prices. Live Better SAVE ON CEREALS Quaker Quakies . . . Grape Nuts ...... Quaker Oats, 2 for Puffed Wheat .... 19 .........17 ....... 25 14 Ralston Wheat Food (delicious, some thing new) 26 Shredded Wheat Cream of Wheat 28 Farina, Basko 22 For Less SYRUPS White Karp, No. 10. . .... ........ .g White Karo, No. S 44 v Blue Karo, No. 10 76 Maple KaroNo. 5 79J Log Cabin Syrup .Q9 My-Wife Syrup (bottles) .44c Bre'r Rabbit Molasses, 1 a . 15 PANCAKE FLOURS Aunt Jemimi Pancake, 15-oz. 4 16c4 Aunt Jemimi Pancake, 4-lb. .46 Aunt JemimrBuckwheat, 4-Ib. ; . r. 55 Basko, large,. . . ;38 Basko, small 14c4 JELLIES Base, 18c JAMS . Conybear Pur Frs.it, atiorted. .....V...45 Coaybear Apple Ba: . .28. Snidar's Pur Jama, 16-ox., J4 Conybear Apple . 7 -ounce glass, at . S Early J Big ' 1 ... ..... THANKSGIVING GOODIES Canned Pumpkin, No. 3. .. New Sweet Potatoes 5 York Imperial Apples t. ..... . .5c Mince Meat J 5c Mixed Nuts f 29 Grape Fruit (large) Dromedary Dates". 29 Christmas Candy 4Qc Cranberries (only fancy stock) . . . . .20 Extra Salesmen Big Values There's a Basket Store in Your Neighborhood it .1 i