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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 18, 1920)
Swanson Urges Nebraska S($ Scliool Lands -Biennial Report of Land Com 'inissioner Fixes Value uf 1,700,000 Acres at ' $26,000,000. ., Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 17. Dan y Swanson, commissioner of public J lands and buildings, in hi biennial report to Governor McKelvie recom 1, fnends that the state sell all its school lands. His report shows that I ' the state still owns approximately ! 1,700,000 acres of this land and that ; ' , It has a value of $26,000,000. "I would recommend that the state sell all school lands when s school land lease contracts expire, or are cancelled' anfl forfeited for non .'i payment of rentals." Mr, Swanson - ays in his report. The land, he says, ' i should be appraised by theachair tnan, of the county board of clmmis. sioners on supervisors, together with the commissioner of public lands "', and buildings, and sold to the. Siighest bidder at public auction or not less than 90 oer cent of the appraised value. Mr. Swanson says , the purchaser should be expected to pay 20 per cent in cash and the bal . ance to run '20 years at 5 per cent interest. v . Would Sell Lots. "The land commissioner also rcc ".. ommends that 'the state sell all its '. city lots and small isolated tracts of ... land to the highest bidder. He says he state now owns a number of r , such lots "in Lincoln and Kearney, s' . two in Auburn, one, to J'hillips and I a fractional lot in Sidney. "Scat .. tered throughout the state," he says, M - ''are a number of smalt tracts of land, , ; some of which are. known as timber lots and fractional tracts, which I would also recommend to be sold to " the highest bidder." he says, . . A recent amendment -to the con v stitution provides that all school land '" be sold at public auction. Saved State f52,l00, ,. ' ., The school land referred to is that ;, which remains of the. 2,978,575 acres f . granted Nebraska by the government 1 pO years ago. The tracts were town ships 16 and 36 in each section. At . . proximately 1,155,900 acres already i , pave been sold. Much of the re . 8, maining land is under contract or , jease and is under cultivation. puring the last two years, Mr. Swanson says, he saved the state $52,100 by reappraising land higher j t than valued by county boards of commissioners. The saving, the re import shows, was made in the reap- ; praisement of 19,069 acres located, in ?6 counties. Land to be sold is first appraised by county boards pf com missioners, but the state law permits the state commissioner to increase . (he valuation. . ' ... s ' ; ' ' ' THE OMAHA BEE. .' "." . , ' , '. v ' Au- - i ' - '. '7' .' ! 'i"": ri1" 1 1 11"" i . i i-, ' 'tihht,1 'i.'.y.m a . 1 i I,,lu , 'i r.'t" 4" i," "i1 - 'i" " "'' 'liW11 1 u i r-r-r: THE OMAHA BEE, moy add Polk County Farm Bureau 1 Elects Offiqejrs for Year Osceola, Neb., Dec, 17, (Spetial.) -The Ppllt , county . farm bure.au erfected its' organization here by folding county convention and fleeting the following officers! J. N. Norton, president, Polk; Mrs. VVt. P. Crozier, vice president, Osceola j F. ,A. Swanson, secretary, tromsburg; . H- A. Jones, treasuer, Osceola; members of the executive board: , Mark Timm, Glenn Anderson, Mrs. Clyde Henning, Mrs. J. E. penner end Miss Ursula Wade. The Polk eovrnty farm "jwreau recently con cluded a campaign for member n which about 75Q, names wire en rolled. . , Former Officer in British , Army Charged With Larceny Cblcaco TrtbtuM-Onuiha Be taaMd Wlr. New York, Dec. 17. Glen Alwyn Stewart, a broker and a former colo nel hi the pnglish ny, was held in 10,000 bail or the grand jury on charge af grand larceny today. Mrs. Emihe H. Maynard said she gave Stewart $16,500 August 19, 1919 and $3.50Q July 16, 1920. She also gave him power f attorney to in vest the money. Or October 1$, 1920 she revoked the power of attorney , and asked for her money and securi ties. Sh was gjven only $731, she said. - t i. You can't eontine the Christmas spirit to one day. the feeling pf kindliness, unselfishness nd love will putlast the holiday season. JIusiQ at Christmas time prolongs the spirit 9? good pheer. "With pne of ppwenV , Orafonolas under the ', Christmas tree, there is nol pnly a wonderful treat in $tore for the whole familv on Christmas , day, but . throughout $0 Iptfre. ypar We have "all styles; to choose from, and in oui record department you will ' find what is best and latest. " And, as usual, ypu makp your own terms. 0 H 1 E9 reciates Christmas too The lights, the new toys, the dainty clothes, the laugh ter and joy of the Christmas spirit, Select baby's gifts from this very reasonably priced list ' ; Dainty gifts for babies are little garters . made ef' pinlf, blue and white satin rib bons, some wth 7C Qftf lovely rosettes, UJ Comb and Brush gets, hand decorated )n pink and blue-,98, C QQ 1.25f 1.50 to Cloth Dolls, 650, 75e . ; J 2g Moccasins o.f china silk and crepe da . chine ; hand embroidered 5 pink, blue and I white; these, are washable; " 1 OC per pair, Kid Moceasina embroidered in pink 1.50 T 2.69 Rubber Dolls, V Teething Eings, 49c 98c 35c'" 1.00 A variety of Rattles, all the newest designs, 1.50 Infants' Wool Sacquep, hand crocheted; dainty colors of pink, blue and white; 1.49, x.os 4.50 Pabies' Christmas ypotwearBootees made of the finest wool, 1 QQ 1 JLM 49, 90, T50 to Eiderdown Moccasins, hand-made Bath room Slippers of eiderdown with rib-, bon and wool J jjq to 2 gg soles, priced, at mw and blue, v at Gingham Rompers Pory4he little folks; also creepers 5 white, pink and blue in sizes 6 months to 5 years; exceptional values Soft 3ol9 Shoes, all colors, including : that sold for 1.98, now at white washable kid. 95c ! Girls' Outing - Flannel Nightgowns : In white only; tnada with double yokes and full sized, finished' wjth hem' and stitched in pink or blue; sizes 4 to 14 years; original price $2.25, now Soft Sole SHOES Quilted Silk Carriage Boots, ' fur-. trimmed, 2.25, 2.50 gg , Third Floor East 1.39 Commencing Saturday, Deo. 18th, Store Open UrM - Store Specially fricid'Pmm i Gandy Specials . : Candy Canes Made in pur own candy kitchen. We have them in quantity and c-ualtty and at prices that are the lowest; C and special, each, V Vv up-' : ' fpU fiixes M4 t Ordair. ; : Unglish'Walnnts - . 1, sound, and good eating walnuts; buy your Christ 10. supply at thip price; per pound iOv Pompeiari Room-Main FIoqxtWuU Good mas "Wouldn't It "A GRAN" rasslin' match is goto' on in lvy corner iv th' civylyzed f lobe,", saya Mr. Dooley, W we'ra U in tangle, figbtin,' quarrelin,' rbbbin, plnndhrin," or murdhriV accordln' to our tastes. .It's what Hogan tU th struggle fr existence, an' it'll alwaya'go on while there's a dol lar in th' wwruld, ft woman ribbon to wear in omr coats, Pt on tlw th?e hundred an sixty, fifth day suddenly we hear voieei 'Gintleaea, ointlemen. not befure th' childher," An' we nt up an' brush th' dust off our clothes and shake hands, pretindin ifwaa all fun. Th kidaaw onmo In." 1 Wouldn't thinga bechanged if after the trues .,,., ,1 . i I M I I ' I II I I I - Flashlight Special 800 Beacon flash lights; I and ? cell size; com-, AA pletejor Saturday only, special, each, ; Optical DepartmentrMain Floors-North - ,9 An Exceptional Holiday ' Offering in Semi Sweater Scarfs 1(5,00 Values at 750 Another lot of abouj 300 just received in time for Saturday. Very smart looking are these scarfs woven of havy, "softest wool, in the sea son's best shades, of brown, navy, porn, heather, camel's hair, black and white; also some in com binations of colors. The semi-sweater style in which these scarfs are made make them smart -as well as comfortable some have poclcets and belts ; others are made of imported Abaca yarnjs f. and have fringed ends; specially prced for Mon day, at . , ' 7.50 Second Floor-Tcnlcr , MKayser" , ' Italian Silk Underwear What is more beautiful or more , appreciated for Xmasf 2.95 10. 50 .ft . ML Itttiakes a gift thai will please your:frfen4s and can be had at a very moderate price ; the garments are'neatly tailored and rein -forced; and such a wonderful-variety tq choose, from. " :- '''' v . ' "' - Beautiful Vests, Chemise, v Bloomers, Step-in Teddies arid UmonSuits . v' . . ' ' ' :.; j '' . ; . k Jn all sizes; you will besafe in giving a "Kaysep;' silk undergar ment to her and-you will earn her deepest appreciation. Priced at 2.95ol0.5Q Thif4 Floor-rCenter, , i Jewdry-4her$P Solid Gold Jewelry .i Solid gold lavallieres, 14-Vt- . Solid Gold LTallrere, xeif .solid gold pendant and chain; , pretty 'Resigns j Bale price, , beautiful designs; set with all - ' r0 feal stones; rea pearls, . real ' V ' , S yrj amethyst, real tepaz, real pp. ' . 1 etc., all in velvet boxes'; worth ' . " ' v .;: 10.00 to 15.00; apecial sale W7 Lo? k.U nd Chinj Solid . . . r ( . gold locket, opens; solid gold yc ,.' ." - y solderedchain; put p in satin s mm lined cases; special, . , - . ? 5 ; it-..-'-.. yrr" . Ganulne C m o 9echt. Man's Gold FilUd Kaives uti i as4, Samni in solid gold mountings, downs' leaU,emtf Doxes; sa,e r Brown and pink cameos: very Chsimi very fine, high irradf, beautiful first grade heads, set ,..ffold filled and put up in .velvet f of different designs; worth 1?.0Q tQ 1.00; are wonderful values at 15-je TnentJ priceJ 15-jei i - set; 4,98 5.00 Solid pold Brwch. Beauti ful designs, heavy massive pins, pi)tr np in velvet bexes; spe cial at o-oq and 1 vary :-:-;fylar W ! Real ' ' This Solid Geld Baby Locket ana ' JCiepe ! and f this if apeciW Chain, aale price, 2.50 Baby Rings, plain and stone set; solid goldj sae price, 5.98 1,00 Main Floor rEazl 100 i cards ' Girls 'Dresses Exceptionally pretty little froqks, made in a vari ety of pleasing styles; straight lines, trimmed with touches of hand embroidery; some are smartly trimmed with buttons; a few high waist models; the materials used are fine serge, jersey and silk; will make a fine and appropriate gift for Christ mas; sizes 6 to 16 years; - ' " . Regular Value $ Specially Priced for Saturday at . . ... . A Second Fhor-We$t. 20 1250 PLAY IAFE -v Buy Cbriftoaa Sll Sale f Women's Street and Dress Boots For Saturday we continue our sale of Women's Street and Dress Boots. 5four choice of our entire stock of Hi Shoes, value? to 18.00, pair y Wright-Peters, Red Cross and other well-known' makes. Main Floor West 00 S aturday 9 to 1 A. M, 1,000 Dolls ; All Kinds ' - " $3 Values v 1.00 . ! Biggest Bargains Ever Offered , ' In Omaha, Every kind of doll yoij ever heard 6i; character . doJs; Splashme dolls with real , hair, Tpasejne dolls, baby dolls, with pretty hoods and jwhite, dresses, ; kew pies, , little girl dolls, little boy dolls, celluloid nonbreakable . dolls; such bargains in dolls as have not. been' heard of for four ' years ; values to 8.0Q special, f ach, 1.00 Toi?anr: Sixth Floor . 7 to 8 P M. x v 1 500 Vacuum Bottles Worth 2.75 . 1.25 1-pint size j imported; enameled cases with nickel plated cups and bottom! specially packed in cor rugated paper bof cb, Main Floor-r-West '7 to 8 P.M.,: r Beacon Bath Robes ' Worth 4.25 3.00 With labels attached; women's and misses' sices, 16 to 44 j veil made put full; small sailor col lar; large pocket, conj to match; collar, pockets and cuffs trimmed. Third Floors-Center i .m Perrm Glovd So-called "seenrfs; gloves in cape una black, white od o .ors; woiih frctn 3.5 special, per vv- m Main FlokNo 7 to 5B: Men Smokicg Jckti a r. ! MO M. anjwooi -i,iac aeys; brown. jtfa tan and gray: frtr house r: . . T . iua I. 1J.50; ;.- ' cui, s.or. &. -; Mens SIqu "'Mei Main Flov 'Barren (2 P 1 QMAHAtVAUX SnflSk TQH(