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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 7, 1920)
.S"r!-fck "fAt'' )' THE BEE: OMAHA. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 7, 1920 ft.1 State Solons to Attend Nebraska Farmers' Meeting j Legislators Plan to Learn Needs of Agriculturists at State Congress Here De cember 1 1-16. A. P. Sandlcs, of Columbus O.. .ecretary of the National Farmers' congress, will tie the t.rincipal .speaker at the Twelfth annual thrce tlay session of the Nebraska Farm ers' congress, which will open in the Rome Hotel December 14. In that the state lcgislatute meets in January and laws affecting the farmer are scheduled to come up at (hat session, Secretary J. H. Grinell declared it is important that as many tarmers as possible attend the con vention to assist in making sugges tions for laws favorable to their in tercsts. A large number of state senators and representatives have signified their intention to attend to learn the needs of the faimrs. Warm Arguments Due. because farm products are so low, ted-hot discussions arc anticipated !y the officers. While the farmers' congress is n nonpartisan organization, it is hint ed that pressure will be brought to bear upon President-elect Hardin? to see that a man from this section, who, ai Secretary Grinell has said, '"can represent agriculture as it is," be appointed to the office ot secre tary of agriculture. Larson to Speak. Other speakers for the opening session and their subjects include: .1 David Larson, commissioner of f, the Omaha Chamber of Commerce, address of welcome; Charles Graff, vice president of Nebraska Farmers' congress, Bancroft, response; II. F. Mcintosh, manager of the agricul tural bureau. Chamber of Commerce, "What Can We Do To Make Farm Life Worth While?" At the session December 15, O. G. Smith, president of thee ongress, will deliver the annual address. An ad dress on "Needed Farm Legislation," will be delivered by Hon. C. H. Sloan of Geneva. Bankruptcy Hearing on Realty Company Postponed A score of stockholders in the Cankers Realty company against which bankruptcy proceedings were instituted October 8, were present in lederal court yesterday, only to learn that the hearing was again postponed. Illness of F. C. Haver, secretary and treasurer of the realty company, was given as the reason of the post ponement. Working men and farmers from Nebraska, Kansas and Iowa, who in vested savings in the company made up those awaiting the hearing. B. II. Dunham, referee in the bankruptcy proceedings, declared the hearing would be held this after noon or tomorrow. Beatrice Fireman Hurt In Fall From Building L--rt Beatrice, ieb., Dec. 0. (Special.) w nue engagcu m liKiumg a sinau tire which started in Rbszell's photo graph gallery in the Woodward ilock on Court street, "Fritz" Brandt, a fireman, was hurt when he fell from an old railing on the back stairs. He was removed to a hospital, but his injuries arc not re garded as serious. Man Charged th Failure To Pay Alimony, Arrested ' Beatrice Neb., Dec. 6. (Special.) Archie Johnson was arrested at Wyniore and brought to Beatrice on the charge of failing to pay ali mony to his divorced wife as or dered by the court. The case against him will probably be heard Monday. Elks Hold Services. Heatrice. Neb.. Dec. 6. (Special.) The local lodge of "Elks held me morial services in their lodge room here Sunday afternoon at 3:30, the memorial address being given by Attorney John Dclehant, former ex alted ruler. Rogers Silverware In Twenty-six Piece Sets, With Extra Spoons, at Bowen's at Falling Barometer Prices. We have been able to make a purchase at prices way below the market on a line of Sil verware, Spoons, Knives and Forks, etc., in com plete sets, so that we are able right at this oppor tune time to give you a few values such as per haps have never been of fered before. This well known make is a guarantee to you of quality and the splendid designs that we have we know will appeal to you. Let us suggest this as this year's Xmas Gift for HER because it is use ful, and cannot fail to be greatly appreciated, and the prices that we are offering this at are such that even if it is only a few dollars you care to spend, we know, and you will see, that it could not be spent better than in some of Bowen's Silver ware. And, as usual, you make your own terms. Advertisement I McCook Woman Held in Denver Young Widow Arrested on Charge of Passing Three Bogus Checks. Denver, Colo., Dec. 6. (Special Telegram.) Mrs. Ruth W. iiocott, a widow, 21, who says her home is at McCook, Neb., was arrested last night by city detectives Gcnty and Schneider and is being held at the city hall police" station on a for gery charge. i The police allege thaf the young woman passed three bqgus checks totaling $90 on the A. T Lewis and Son company for merchandise. Mrs. Hocott, who is stopping at the Milo hotel, told officers that the three checks had been given to her by a man friend and that she did not know they were worthless. Chief of Detectives Rinker stated Saturday evening that the young woman had been in trouble here sev eral months ago. at which time she was found in a hotel room with an other girl who had a large amount of stolen goods in her possession. Mrs. Hocott waj given an oppor tunity to leave the city at that time and had promised to remain away. Rinker declared. Harding and Wilson Asked To Attend Park Conference Des Moines, Dec. 6. President Wilson and President-elect Harding have both been invited to attend the national conference on parks to be held here next month. The' in vitations sent to them read, in part: "Co-operation with John Barton Payne, secretary of the interior, and in recognition of the importance of the public park movement throughout the United States, the governor of Iowa has the honor to invite you to a national conference on parks to he held in Des Moines January 10, 11. 12, inclusive, 1921. "You are earnestly requested to be present and your early notification of this intention will be appreciated." Man Sentenced to Prison For Statutory Attack Tecumseh, Neb., Dec. 6. (Spe cial.) Judge Willard E. Stewart of Lincoln, who has been presiding over the Pawnee county district court at Pawnee City for Judge J. B. Ra per. has passed sentence on Joseph C. Wheeler of Pawnee county, found guilty of a statutory attack on Mrs. Luduska Bollinger. A sentence of from two to 15 years in the state penitentiary at hard labor was im posed. It is said the attorney for Wheeler will file a motion for a new trial. ADVERTISEMENT MOTHER! "California Syrup of Figs" Child's Best Laxative Accept "California" Syrup of Figs only look for the name California on the package, then you are sure your child is having the best and most harmless physic for the little ftomach, liver and bowels. Children love its fruity taste. Full directions on each bottle. You must say "California." ADVERTISEMENT Blood-Iron Phosphate Makes Thin Folks Fat If you arc weak, thin and emaciated and can't rut on flesh or get strong, no matter how much you eat, bo to Sherman A McConnell Drug Co. or any other drug gist and get enough Blood-Iron Phosphate for a three week's treatment it costs only 60 cents a week and take as directed. If at the end of three weeks you don't feci stronger and better than you have for months; if your eyes aren't brighter and your nerves steadier: if you don't sleep better, and your vim, vigor and vitality aren t more than doubled, or if you haven't put on several pounds of good stay-there flesh, you can have your money back for the asking and Blood Iron Phosphate will cost you nothing. ToCure aCold in One Day Take Grove' Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets Be sure its Bromo The genuine bears this signature 33c. Youth Shot While Calling on Girl At Brothers' Farm Son of Prominent Bloomficld Fanner Mysteriously At tacked May Die of Wounds Inflicted. Iiljomficld, Xeb., Dec. (. Spe cial) While calling on Miss' Mary Pictznicicr at her home seven miles northeast of here Sunday evening, William Ilagge, young farmer, was mysteriously shot in the back of the head. He was taken to a hospital early this morning where his condition is reported critical. Miss Pietymcici4 keeps house for her brothers on their farm. Young llagge has been id the habit of call ing on her Sunday evenings. Last evening about 7, a shotgun was placfd against the window and fired at close range. The shots took effect in the Lack of Haggc's head. Mystery surrounds the shooting because the young man is the sou of Clans Ilagge, leading farmer of the community, and was known to have had no enemies. Sheriff Hart and City Marshal "Our Hat Is In the Ring" NOTHING SPARED NOTHING EXCEPTED DOWN! DOWN" DOWNS Go Prices on Furnishing Goods JVFEVER before, never again such an opportunity to buy desirable and seasonable merchandise at these tremendous reductions which are far below cost. Take advantage of these prices and do your Xmas buying now. THE FOLLOWING ARE ONLY A FEW OF THE LARGE ASSORTMENTS WE OFFER Silk Ties formerly priced to $1, now 39 Silk Ties formerly priced to $2.50, now 98 Silk Ties formerly priced to $5.00, now .. ... $1.78 Silk Knit Ties formerly priced to $2.00, now : .69 Silk Knit Ties formerly priced to $3.50, now -..$1.19 Silk Knit Ties formerly priced to $6.00, now $2.49 Bow Ties formerly priced to $1, now 33 Silk Hose formerly priced to $1.50, now 69 Silk Hose formerly priced to $3.00, now S1.39 Night Shirts formerly priced to $4.50, now $1.69 Cashmere Hose formerly priced to $1.00, now 39 Fancy Imported Wool Hose former ly priced to $2.00, now White Shirts with or without col lars, formerly priced to $5.00, now $2.69 All Soft Collars formerly priced at 75c now 29d All Stiff Collars formerly priced at 25c now 17 All Cotton Shirts formerly priced at $5.00, now $1.79 i J Massmau reached the l'ictnu-ier farm shortly after the shooting, but i no real clues have developed. j Demented Man Walks 30 Miles Carrying Tax Statement in Hand! i i O'Neill. Neb., Dec. 0. (Special.) Frank Macy, an ngct! homesteader from the banks of the Niobrara river in northern Holt county, was picked up by the officers on the out skirts of O'Neill, as he was wand ering aimlessly about, a statement of his taes elapsed in his tightly clenched hand. He was taken before the insanity board and sent to the hospital for the insane, at Norfolk. Macy homesteaded a Jo':- acre piece of land on the river years ago and has lived I here since. On receiving the tax statement he had started to walk to O'Neill, 30 miles away. He walked all night, getting an oc cassional lift from freighters. Crete Postmaster Resigns to Resume Army Commission Crete, Neb., Dec. 6. (Special.) Postmaster Seward L. Mains has re signed and will report at Fort Oma ha, December 14, and resume his commission as a second lieutenant in the army. He served during the war and was later appointed post master, taking charge of the office August 1. 1920. All Silk Shirts formerly priced at $18.00, now $6.48 AH Silk, Stripe or Fiber Shirts for merly priced at $7.50, now at ...$3.69 Silk and Wool Union Suits, Lewis, Imperial or Duofold, formerly priced at $10.00, now $4.49 Cotton or Mercerized Union Suits, Imperial or Duofold, formerly priced at $5.00, now $2.79 Fleece or Lambsdown Union Suits formerly priced to $3.50, now at ........ $1.79 Cotton Union Suits formerly priced to $3.00, now $1.38 Cloth Hats formerly priced to $6, now $2.98 Felt Hats formerly priced to $10, now $3.89 Velour Hats formerly priced to $12, now -$4.99 Stetson Hats formerly priced to $18.00, now $.99 Caps formerly priced to $4.00, now $2.59 Caps formerly priced to $3.00, now $1.99 Grip Bow Ties formerly priced to 75c, now 29 Silk Gloves formerly priced to $2.50, now $1.29 Leather Gloves formerly priced to $3.50, now $1.79 WOLF 'Fixings 1421 DOUGLAS STREET OPPOSITE RIALTO THEATER 302 SOUTH 16TH STREET FIRST NATL BANK BLDG. Prompt Attention to Mail Orders Wilson Asks Help In Relief Work President Sends Out . Appeal For Contributions to Near East Fund. Washington, Dec. 6. President Wilson addressed an appeal yester day to the American people for con tributions to the Near East relief. None of the allies in the war he recalled, had suffered more severely in proportion to their numbers than the Armenians and other peoples of the near east. Recent renewal of onslaughts against Armenia , by Turkish nationalists, the Kurds and the bolshcvists, he added, had placed 1,000,000 people'iu imminent danger of starvation un'ess aid vas again offered. He urged that the American people contribute generously "out of ) their abundance. j "Relief work in this section of the I world is entirely under the direction I of the Near East Relief," he said. '''Since this organization was formed. ii has raised and disbursed with great economy and cflicicncv, more than $41,000,000. A nation has been s;:ved and at least 1,000,000 persons arc alive today who would have per ished. "The 110.000 orphans who arc now being cared for by near east relief for Men it O 'TOW I and wholly dependent on it for all the necessities ol life will furnish the future leadership of the near cast. We dare not let them perish. "Since the only hope of these stricken people is America, I once more beg our people to contribute generously that these needs may be met." Orphan Girl Balked In Effort to Get Home After Long Journey Balked in her efforts to reach her home in Tomsk, Siberia, after traveling more than half way round the world with a colony of Russian children, in charge of the American Red Cross, livdolkia Corclkina. 8, left New York for San Francisco yesterday on her way to China. She will be cared for in the orient by the American Red Cross until con d'tions improve and pcimit her re turn. The little girl passed through New York last September on her way to France after being brought here with several hundred other Russian children, who were war refugees at Vladivostok. Upon her arrival in France, an effort was made to pro vide her with passage home through European Russia, but the plan was given up as unsafe and impracti cable. Bee want ads are business getters. "Our Hat Is In the Ring if We Are Taking the n Price Cutting Lisle Hose formerly priced at 50c, now 19 Leather Gloves formerly priced to $5.00, now $2.79 v Leather Gloves formerly priced to $7.00, now .$3.79 Leather Belts formerly priced to $1.25, now 59(fc Initial Belts formerly priced at $2.50, now 98 Garters formerly priced at 50c, now 19 Garters formerly priced at 75c, now 33 Cuff Buttons formerly priced at 75c, now 29 Cuff Buttons formerly priced at $1.50, now 69tf Pajamas formerly priced to $3.50, now $1.89 Pajamas formerly priced to $5.00, now $2.69 Silk Pajamas formerly priced to $8.50, now $3.89 Ladies' Silk and Wool Hose for merly priced at $2.50, now 892 t Flannel Shirts formerly priced at $6.00, now $2.89 Flannel Shirts formerly priced at $3.50, now $1.99 Baltimore Federal Clul Decision Is Reversed Washington, Dee. 0. The district court of appeals today reversed the recent judgment for $.'04,011(1 granted hy the district supreme court against the major leagues in favor of the lialtimore of the Federal League cluh, which claimed a violation of the anti-trust laws, ty theu se of the "reserve clause" in the players' contract. Former Senator Dies. Shenandoah, la, Dec. 6. (Spe cial.) William Katon f Sidney, former state senator and for many years a republican leader in Fremont county, died yesterday at his home at Sidnrv. His health has heen failing; fur the last three years. That's Why You're Tired -Oof ol Sorts-Have No Appetite Your Liver Is Sluggish CARTER'S LITTLE UVER PILLS will help put jrou right V, in a few days. C . They act quickly TAPTFD' though gently ZZlzJE:FP nd give na- a WITTUE I hire a chance HIVER XZSTVzA M PILLS rect the im- the mediate effects of constipation, relieve biliousness, indigestion and sick head ache. Small Pill Small Dose Small Price AUVKRTISKMKNT BETTER THAN CALOMEL Thousands Have Discovered Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets are a Harmless Substitute Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets the sub stitute for calomel are a mild but sure laxative, and their eluxt on the liver is almost instantaneous. These little olive colored tablets are th result of Dr. Edwards' determination not to treat liver and tywel complaints with calomel. The pleasant little tablets do the Rood that, calomel does, but have no bad after effects. They don't injure the teeth like strong liquids or calomel. They take hold of the trouble and quickly correct it. Why cure the liver at the expense of the teeth? Calomel sometimes Dlays havoc with the gums. So do strong liquids. It is best hot to take calomel. Let Dr. Edwards,' Olive Tablets take its place. Headaches, "dullness" and that lazy feeling come from constipation and a disordered liver. Take Dr Edwards' Olive Tablets when you feel "logy"anc" "heavy." 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Iinimentfcr) ADVERTISEMENT 666 will break a Cold, Fever and Grippe quicker than any thing we know, preventing pneumonia. , DON'T ABE PREMATURELY When men ( prematurely, lose interest In their work, and life itself; when the golden sands of Tooth and Manhood bare run their course before the allotted years hare passed; it is time to take an inren tory of resources to regain the health and vigor which have slipped away. We are sending, FRKi to men, a valuable book which deals with this subject and which points ont to men whose nerves are shat tered, a way to rebuild and regain strength and happiness. Write today for this wonderful book. Your name and address on a post card will' do. CUMBERLAND CHEMICAL CO., 599 Berry Block. NASHVILLE, TENN., U.S.A. Kill That 5 CASCARA UI QUININE FOR Colds, Coughs Neglected Colds are Dangerous Take no chances. Keep this standard remedy handy for the first sneese. 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Many doctors and nurses frankly recommend Musterole for sore throat, 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. 33c and 65c jars; hospital size $3.00 Affords protection against In fectious diseases. All prudent persons should avail themselves of this dependable germicide. AT DRUCl STORES EVERYWHERB fcm'KRTISEMKNT , Faded Hair How Easily Renewed Every woman knows how important it is to keep her hair attractive and free Crom gray, faded streaks. Troper care of the hair is the very cornerstone upon which I.eauty culture is builded. Do no despair because you cannot af ford the fee: aked hy beauty specialist loi tintinjr jtray hair but, rl it yourself at hpme wuh no other aid than a bottle of Bfrownatone, the same preparation used by the foremost hair dressers. 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