Image provided by: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, Lincoln, NE
About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 15, 1920)
THE BEE: OMAHA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13. 1920.' 11 $1,000 Mark Near In Bee's Shoe Fund A Snowy Days Are Menace to fWIealth 0f Kiddies With Poor Shoes. Chill, damp, snowy days are a menace to the health of the little children of the very poo whose tat tered shoes do not protect their feet from the elements. '. , , The Bee's Free Shoe fund Is the only fund from which these; children can be provided with shoes. City funds or school funds cannot be used for this purpose. And remember this: Every single rent that you give actually goes to the PURCHASE OF SHOES for needy children in ; WORTHY families. No a cent for salary to anybody. Not a cent for "overhead" expenses. And everv' case carefully" IN VESTIGATED before the tund is drawn on to provide a child with shoes. If you can help in this great work, send or bring your contribution to The Bee office. , Vrcvlomly acknowledged ....$880.0.1 ( h 1.00 The Bible Clau, Hojee Center, Neb. 8.80 John fiebiihre t.00 nh. (irnoa. Neb t.00 V. W. Vnlh .1.00 Hurry Murker B.Ofl Harold (treenlnir. Ft. Knhlnson, Neb. 1.00 M. C. ., Humphrey, Neb yt... (.00 Tolal i. , (999.51 Aged Woman Pinned. Under Street Car Id '-"Recovering Following severe injuries received several days ago when struck hy a street ,car at Seventeenth and Charles street and wedged beneath it, Mrs. Rose- Laks, 85, inmate of the Jewish Old Peoples' home, 2504 arles street, is recovering at the rederick hospitak where she was taken after the: accident. Physicians say she will recover. a , Victory Medals Here. Victory medals torservice in the United States and for staff orinac tive service in France will be issued in the local army building instead of at Philadelphia. Applicants are re quested to submit their discharge papers, with ..requests for Victory medals to Col. W. O. Cavanaugh of the local recruiting office. r f "- f ; Sentence Deferred. . Amsworth, Neb., Decr14. (Spe cial Telegram.) Sentence of Pearl Nesbit, found guilty of cattle rust ling, has been deferred because other developments, in the case have been presented to the court., , According to techru'eal experts a finished motor car represents 80 per cent labor. - . ' - Divorce Court. , " . ',. .' Petitions. Henrietta Taylor; against- Grant Taylor, r tak croclty. de- Anna Cain against Abraham Cain, gertlon. Naomi Grady against Clem Grady, non upport. ('.- Rife against Clauds Rife, cruelty, .lames M. Thomas against Evelyn O. Thomas, cruelty. , Deereew Knthcrlne White from Donald White, cruelly. Thomas Broyles from Carrie Broyles, crunlty. Joseph ZckoDia from Maggie Zekonla, ,4 Rogers' Silver- l ware in 26-Piece Sets at V2 Regular PriccTlat Bowen's i- i 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 come 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 useful and cannot' fail to be greatly appreciated, and the prices that we are of fering 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 Bo wen's Sijver ware. . v . " .' And, as usual, you make your own terms. Advertisement More Truth Than .Poetry-; By JAMS J. MONTAGUE Brief City flews THE WISE BIRD When all my friends were buying stock . That seemed a winning gamble, M.tried xcput my house in hock And join their eager scramble. J. had a giddy, reeling dream Of what the deal would net me ; And yet I didn't join the scheme My missus wouldn't let me. The stock, a fleeting week or two, Ascended like a rocket: . But when, one chilly dayt blew, My friends were out of pocket. And then with jarring" words and rough Their simpleness I chided, Said I: ? "You should have known enough To duck that stock, like I did!" When from a broker I got word That there might be a flurry, " I tried to sell my Fur preferred - "And sell it it? a hurry. But to my great distress of mind And hideous disquiet, In all the Street I couldn't find - A broker who would buy it. Then lo! the stock began' to soar And in its aviations, Exceeded, in a week or more : i' MjK wildest expectations. . And then; .with an expanding chest - took ray friends to dinner : -And saidf ' "Whenever 1 invest ,; I always pick a winner !" THE SILVER LINING t . ' In the midst of their troubles the British -can pause' to give thanks that Mr. D'Annunzio isn't located in Cork. . NOTHING TO BRAG ABOUT ' ' ' KARS . TAKEN. European cable. It happens right" along in America, too. ' . , . 1 . ' ? : PRACTICALLY IMPOSSIBLE The scientist who has carjtured a prize for measuring the heat of the stars is wise enough not to try i on a ton qf furnace coal. - : (Copyright, 1920,- By Th Boy Syndicate, Inc.) ' llazaar Opens Today A bazaar will be given by members of St. Rose's parish at 4102 South Thir teenth street, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. Send For 'Gypsy" Smith The of flcal board of the First Methodist church took official action this week to bring "Gypsy" Smith, noted Eng lish evangelist,, to Omaha early next year. . t Iionn ApprovedFormal approval or a loan or flza.ooo iron) the muni cipal government to the Metropoli tan water board was recorded at the city council meeting. yesterday JI1U1 (11113. I .y Bishop to Speak Bishop E. V. Shayler will speak next Friday night at the closing Hl-Y meeting before the Christmas vacation. Dinner will be served at 6 o'clotk prior to the speaking. Special music la on the program. ' Found Dead Alcohollo poisoning was given by police surgeons as the cause of the death of Lester Smith, St, iron worker, Chicago, who" waa found, dead in his room at: the California hotel, Sixteenth and Cali fornia streets, yesterday morning. Salerno Receives Honor The ap pointment of Sebastian Salerno, '412 South Tenth., street, as official rep resentative in Nebraska, for the Bank of Naples Italy; Is considered by Italians as- a real honor to Salerno and a compliment to this city, j- Enjoys Siinrisd Again Omaha's sunrise, yesterday morning was the first Dr. ' J. F. . Edwards, Omaha health commissioner, had seen since he left the city two weeks ago to attend a conference of the officials of the Unted States health la "Washington, D. C. . Jail . Diet Changed The menu at the city Jail for yesterday was plain but wholesome as, follows: breakfast Oatmeal,, half -pint of milk,,, four slices of bread, tea or coffee; supper four slices of bread, dish of prunes, tea or coffee. There was a "macaroni riot" in the jail Sunday nlgltt. ' Classes for Fowmen-vFifty fore men aro enrolled in the new classes in foreman training, which will con tinue for six weeks, In the Ameri can Lead Smelting and Refining company factories in Omaha with L. A. Hartley, state supervisor of trade and industrial education, as instructor. ' Back To Prison Joseph. Adcook and Albert Gard, sentenced to from one to 10 years in the state peniten tiary for automobile thefts and fur lough April 9, were returned to the penitentiary from Omaha yetserday by E. M. Johnson of the Board of Public Velfare, for violating their paroles.';: ,'"." Rabbit ' Donation Worthy poor people of Omaha '.will be given 607 labbits by the Salvation Army to morrow, Capt James G. . Cheyne-'Of .' v .. i : . I -! ' Luxurious Furs HanAsonie and Appreciated Gifts for Christmas Could anything be more beautiful than a soft, fluffy, scarf or, fur of a heavy, warm coat, or perhaps a wrap that would make the wearer comfortable no matter how cold and blustery the weathejnight be? One can always be assured that fura willibe appreciated' and you can depend upon your selection if it is made at Burgess-a'shCompany you will know that it is the most desirable of its kind iri style,1 in qual ity and in perfect workmanship. r,'- K. ; j'.." . ' v - . ' ''" ' 'An Extensive Assortment of Furs Appropriate for Gifts Are Here at Extremely Low Prices. v ; MM UAe CHHstmds Store for 6veryjSocfy IP tho Army anounced yesterday. The total weight of the rabbits is 613 iiounds. Distribution will be made at 1711 Davenport street at 10 this morning. - o Word From ' Kenney Miifc Daniel O'Connor, sister of Joseph Kenney. Irish hunger striker re cuperating from th effects of his hunger strike in an Irish prison, said yesterday she does not know whether he received the financial aid sent by his relatives in Omaha, as she has not heard from him since the strike ended. "Ad" Finds Collie A little want ad in the Omaha Uee wrought the recovery yesterday of a valuable Scotch Collie dog, being . shtpped from Sargent's Uluffs, la., to Long Beach, Cal., via the American Rail way Express. The collie had es caped from the custody of the ex press company and was found wan dering in the vicinity of Fortyeighth and Farnaru streets. Attention Crelghton Alumni All Creighton alumni are asked- to at tend the meeting to be held in the assembly room of thu Creighton arts 1 building this .evoning at 8. Con struction f several college buildings and the new $40,000 stadium will be discussed. Officers for tho coming year also will l elected. The meeting will bo attended by Bishop McGovern, formeraly a pastor of St. Peters church of this city and who 'is now stationed in Cheyenne; Rev. Father O'Conner of St.. Louis uni versity, formerly dean of the Creigh ton college of arts and sciences, and Malcom B.-tldrldge, Crelghton's new lj; elected foot ball coach. .. Council Puts Of f t Contract ' . For Plansor Free Bridge The city' council deferred for one week action on a resolution offered, by Mayor Smith, proposing fb enter into a contract with Howard9 Har dington & Ash,; Kansas City, for the preparation of designs, plans, drawings and general estimates on a proposed free bridge across the Missouri river between Omaha and Council Bluffs.. The proppsiioh of these engineers contemplates that the city shall pay for this service only it) the event that the work is accepted, bonds au thorized and construction- of the bridge actually start d under thes plans.- The building of macadam roads has been abandorfed in Maryland. A? M VJ V ill I 1 17 GOLDEN DAYS Sunshine. flowers, gay cities, calm seas. . ' These are some of the delights that await you on our WEST INDIES CRUISES A , Sailing from NEW ORLEANS, February s and 6, visiting Havana, Jamaica, the Panama Canal and Costa Rica. Rates are $375 nd upward. Our Special 50 Day Cruise-Tour to'' i SOUTH AMERICA t is the most remarkable trip of its kind ever announced. Sailing Feb. 15, 1021 it includes both the East and West Coasts. Rates are $1485 and upward. Other Tours Everywhereto Europe, Japan-Chtna, Algeria and. Tunisia, South America, Round the World, California and Florida. Sjend for booklet desired '. RAYMOND & WHfTCOMB COMPANY s PETERS TRUST CO. .- 1 OMAHA.. . ..!' . ' , Why Not a Beautiful Phonograph - For Christmas " ' ' Thie giftor the home--Dne that she will love nd that will carry with It all the beauties of the world's greatest music- nothing: finer or more appropriate fortunately yon can now pur chase a , good, reliable phorfograh af Less Than :. 1,, ii Vi Price Come in, look them, over CBreful ly, compare their wonderful,' sweet,''' ' pure tone notice their rich, sub- . stantial cabinet work, examine their mechanical features, then you'll agree with us that never before have you seen ' such tremendous - values.. . ' . ! Think of getting a great, big,' guaranteed phonograph that will play all makes of disc records for as little as $68.50. ' : Lr Nash Com ess t7A CRristmas SfrrrfbrGycrySody 1 1 - 1- fin ''."' ' .,''.'. .. t . Nine of the Many Bargain "Old Man Dollar" Offers Bargain 1 Outing Flannel 15c 3,000 yards of good quality kimono, shirting and outing flan nel in light or dark colors, in stripes, checks and figures, 15c a yard. Limit of 10 yds. to a Customer. Downitalrt Store. ' .; Bargain 2 Cups and Saucers 6 for $1.39 Japanese china cups and sau- cers in assorted bluebird and gold, decorations, in good qual ity ware and comes iff wide shape that is so desirable.'1 ' Vv ThlrJ Floor. Bargain Children ers , each 50c - 60.0 children's sleepers made of heavy .outing flannel in white or stripe effects, are well made and cut full .and roomy. Broken sizes'. " I' " . Limit of 2 to a Customer. 4 '. Second Floor Bargain 4 Laundry Bags ,25each $1 A limited number of large size laundry bags in pretty patterns of -cretonne are very specially, oriced for Wednesday. They make very useful and. practical Christmas gifts. . -. Limit' of 1 to a Customer. Third Floor. I Bargain l 5 Candlestick , : Set $1,010 150 polychrome candlesticks,, 6 .to 7 'inches high, complete with candle, $1.00. - , - Limit of 2 to a Customer. Gift Shop Third Floor. Bargain 6 j. Wornen'.s Blouses' i 1 ..' $3.85 7 600 Women's Blouses of lieavy Equality gedrgette and crepe de chine. These are made- in con vertible collars,, low collars andv . collarless models. The colors re feghK French blue, , apricot, browrl, navy, black and white. Lim! of ,2 to a Cuttotier. f Second Floor. Bargain y -7 ... i : . Bargain 8 v Jap Napkins 5c eac 3,000 imported Japanese nap kins in a good assortment of de signs and neat hemstitched edge. - Limit of 12 to a Customer. Main Floor. Men's , Pajamas $1.00 Made of splendid quality out-. ing flannel in neat color combi nations and plain white, trimmed with silk loop and large pearl buttons. All garments cut full ind well tailored throughout. All sizes, A to D. Limit of 2 to a Customer. . Main Floor Now Building. : ''' ' t -; Bqrgain 9 Women's Petticoats $2.0) Petticoats made of nice qual ity Tulsa silk are trimmed in ac cordion pleated flounces of the same or contrasting colors. These are good fitting skirts and have etastic in waist, also patent fasteners in placket. -' Limit of 2 to a Customer. " DowaaUlra Store
