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St. PauL Stores
Make Deliveries
BvPareels Post
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" 3. S. Mail Wagons Take Place
In GoVt and Fewer Com
. plaints Result.
St. Paul Minn . Dec. 17. Seve St
Paul storts, including the largest de
partment store in the city, now make
. 1 Ml their city dcliyenes by parcel post
and have discontinued their sepat
ale delivery system. . - .
In March, 1919, the venture was
made by one. -department store and
railually other concerns nave taken
I uk. until now a majority of the St.
Paul department store purchases for
rity delivery ore distributed to the
homes in United States mail wagons
and trucksi : ', .
Utilization of the jjiaif service for
? this work has cut ihe delivery cost
.to stores from 6 to 9 cents for each
' package. Under individual deliver
its the cost was from 12 to 18 cents,
whereas now it is from 6 to. 9 cents.
The Postoffice department has
been able tol handle the additional
work by adqing seven trucks and
30 men to its force, and is handling
7.000 packages daily, according to
Postmaster Ott N. Raths, who orig
inally proposed the plan. .
f One hundred trucks formerly
used by the stores have been elimi
N.itcd under Ahe new system, with
attendant men and horses. Another
point, stressed by- the merchants, is
the greater element; of. safety, de
crease in number of complaints, and
protection of the, postal service. '
' The stores .jmrticipating . i in tne
parcel post delivery alf are regis
' tcred at branch posttuffices.' t The
packages are wrapped- at the store,
precanceled stamps are affixed and
Ohe packages placed in bags which
are picked up by postal trucks at
6 p. -m. .. " .
First tjie packages are taken to
. tlic ceutral postoffice building,
where tney are sorted and distrib1
tited during the night to IS substa"
tions throughput the city. From
these substations they are delivered
" according to size and weight,' by
' foot postmen or trucks, before 9:30
a. in. The second delivery is made
. during the day, but the morrlinc de
, livery handles the bulk of the ousi
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Scottsbluff Parochial ' y ,
s N ScSool Is "Under Fire"
ScottsbTuff, Xeb., Dec.1-17. (Spe
cial Telegram.) 14ttr German Lu-
f thcran parochial school conducted
by Rev. William Ludyig is 'under
fire of the American ' Legion, the
Chamber,, of Commerce and the
Woman's club, for alleged use o the
German, language and methods hi
teaching, instead -.of the American
tohgue. T.he Legion has 'denounced
suph schools as Jjldetrknenital" and i
- will appoint VconiirtVteeto seek to
curb its activities,: The Oamber of
Commerce and -the -woman's Laurc
M. Wood fo.rd club have pledged sup
port to the board of education id
seeking to. change the schdol-into
' one of whoMf;schblasttt methods
will conform ip those of the city of
, Scottsbluff. ThPse organizations ex-
press the hope , that the school will
be changed without, resort to legal
action. ' . : ' - I
JohiiMcHugli Was
O'Neill Banker
Old-Timers in Holt County
Point Youths to Examples
Of "How to Succeed." '
O'Neill, Neb., Dec. 17. (Special.)
lohn MeHiieh. 'vie' oresident of
Ahc Mechanics & Metal x National
bank of New York, who is chair
man of the comtnitttre oiicrrfianent
organiiatioh and whovwHl be chair
man of the'boardtif directors of the
$100,000,000 capital foreign trade fi-x'
nancing corporation now in process
of organization, is a former O'Neill
citizen an'd banker. Mr.- McHugh
in the early 90s was cashier of the
O'Neill State bank,' riowr defunct,
which was controlled by G. W.
Wattles. Mrs. McHngh and the first
Mrs. G. W. Wattles were sisters.
McHugh; went from O'Neill to
Sioux City.'wbere he soon became
one of that.city's leading bankers
and from thre was called, to New
York. He well and .intimately
known to all old-timers of Holt
county. At the time of his Holt
countv residence he was a crony oi
William Thompson, now mayor of !
Chicago, Sohn X. 1 Mann, leading
Chicago manufacturer, and the late
Senator Thomas Kcarns of Utah, all
of whom then were Holt county and
O'Neill boys struggling for a start
in life. ' '
At that time Mayor Thompson
was riding for v his father's ranch
outfit which headquarters at Ewing
on the Elkhorn river, southeast of
ft O'Neill, J. t P. Mann - was selling
calico and groceries :n a little gen
eral merchandise store in D'Neill
and Senator .Kcirns was a country!
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iaa resiarag-wun nis- wiaowco mom
cr on a ranch a few miles north of
O'Neill. All of the quartet, three of
whom survive, now are many times
millionaifes. Two of the four, Mayor
Thompson and Senator-Keams, also
attained high political noteAH are
still referred to as, examples to
emulate, by thf old-timers when
talking to the younger generation.
Antelope Thriving
In Wesf em Nebraska
Lodge Pole, Neb.. Dec. 17. (Spe
cial.) Small herds of antejope ate
still common in the brakes of the
Platte river, south of here, and in 1
the hills along Rushreek, in Garden
county. Asjnany'as twelv have been
scein in a single herd, which old
timers say are increasing in numbers.
in recent years. In the sand hills
farther north, thev .jrimtle freelv
with the range rattle and even the
coyotes, which are:ery numerous
there are unable, to'drive them out.
Executive Committee of
Legion to Meet in Lincoln
Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 17.. The
state executive committee of the
Nebraska American - Legion viH
meet in Lincoln, December 18, ac
cording to announcement just made
by Robert J. Simmons, department
commander. Considerable business
will come before the meeting. Among
the topics to be considered will be
time and place of state convention
for the Womeits auxiliary of the
legion, and consideration of policies
for the coming year, and the clos
ing of the business for the past sea
son. -
Mansion and Capitol-
Worth $690,895.5
Lintrolit; Neb., Dec." 17. The bi
ennial report of Dan Swanson, com
missioner of public lands and build
ings, shows that the state capitol and
the governor's mansion has an in
ventory value of $690,895.45. The
governor's so-called mansion located
at Fifteenth .and H streets, was
valued by Mr. Swanson at $J5,00(f,
phts $20,000 for the site, making a
total of $45,000. . Furniture in the
"mansion" is valued at $5,000.
The state capitol. which is soon to
be supplanted by a new one, h
valued at $250,000. The site and
grounds are valued at $300,000. Fur
niture in the capitol is valued at $79,
952.33. Laboratory appliances and
medical equipment at the capitol is
valued at $18,942.92, making a total
of $643,895.45.
Bookwalter Elevator at
' Pawnee City Is Sold
Pawnee City, Neb., Dec. 17.
(Special.) Vern Howard of Pawnee
City has bight the J. F. Book
waiter elevator here and took pos
session this week. Ole Hansen will
be in charge of the elevator;
Scottsbluff Chamber in v
Favor of Kincaid Bill
Scottsbluffs, Neb.. Dec. 17.-
(Special" Telegram.) Support for
Congressman Kincaid's bill extend-ing-Jimcof
payment for water rights
on .irrigation lands by one year was
telegraphed to .Washington by the
Scottsbluffs Chamber of Commerce,
v The chamber announces the ap7
pointment of Harry S. Flicsbach to be
president of the Beet Sugar Festi
val association, which wilt hold the
second annual ugar festival next
fall., Vice presnlent of the associa
tion is 'Frank Becker and treasurer,
J. L. Witters. ,
Dttehler Broom Factory
; Employing 125 Is Closed
r)eshler Neb.; Dec. 17. (Special.)
The Deshler broom factory em
ploying 125 persons closed this week.
A new dust and refuse collecting
system will be installed. Work will
be resumed after tbe holidays.
Gage County Farmers Are
-Doing Spring Plowing
Beatrice,.Nel., Dec. 17. (Special.)
A number-of farmers in Gage
county have been plowing the last
few Week, a rare thing in this sec
tion of the country at this season of
the year. As the temperature has
not reached the zero mark this winter
the ground it frosen but little.-' S
) unbar Fanner Injures
""Leg -When Horse Falls
Nebraska - City, Neb , Dec 17.r
(Special.) Oscar Wciler, , young
farmer resicKpg in the Dunbar nciu
borhood, was severely injured when
the horse he was riding slipped and
fell in such a manner as to get the
rider's left leg caught under the ani
mal. No bones were broken but fhn
leg was. badly bruised and he has
been confined to his bed since the
accident.
American Legion PlaJtis
To Aid World War Victims
Lincolhv Neb., Dec. ;17. An
nouncement has been, made by state
he adnuarters if the Nebraska, Amer
ican Legion that campaign is -under
way to assist Nc',ras'a soldiers
to,' obtain compensation, from the
government,'''-.'.'.- ' ; -a
According tc , the utate adjutant,
Frank B. O'Connell, a great many
sick and disabled .men are entitled to
government aid, but reccivf rifl as
sistance whatsoevor. vAn effort will
be made to acquaint these men with
their rights and to untangle these
cases where they have already ap-
plied apd failed. " '. '
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HOUR SALE
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."The Stor of the Town"
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GIFTS for HIM
' That "Are Sure to please
Ata Reduction of
25 to 33V3
ANY SUIT or
OVERCOAT
f: (Except Full Dress)v "
EVERY SHIRT IN THE STORE
VIS REDUCED IN PRICE ,
Manhattan'
Shirts '
30
on j
Lounging and "
, Bath Robes .
25 "off
; Pajamas and !
, Night Shirts
25 ott
All Other
Shirts
Neckwear
Mufflers
Hosierand" 33
; Handker- Qff
-'"chiefs ' . : ,
25 off
Broken
Lines of
ARROW
COLLARS"
" 15c ,
2 for 25c
$1.40 Box'
House Coats
r and Slippers
25 off
v Underwear
and Sweaters
25 off
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MEN'S HATS AND CAPS REDUCED
MEN'S - Except l Men's Cloth &,
- HATS Stetsons 4 " Fur Caps
'25 ' -Fur Collar. 25, '
. -Off , v .25 off off
BOYS' AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING
- Hats and
jgiv; 25 off
BROWNING
KING
& GO:
rli'. tieo. T. Wilton, Mgr t
I HOUR SALE
6:30 P. Mi to 7:30 P. M.
6:30 P. M. to 7:30 P. M.
Toy
and
Dolls. Men's Skirts
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10c
$1
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A large assornent of imported toys'
and rag dolls will be on sale Saturday
evening for one hour at 10c each.
Make the kiddies happy with some
of these toys.
Limit of S to Customer
v Toytown DwnUira Store.
v 700 men's shirts smade of striped
percale, madras, mercerized s cloth,
etc.,. will be offered at this unusual
price for one hour. Any one of these
would make a very acceptable Xmas
gift- v '
Limit of 2 to a Cuttomer . ... ,'
- Main Floor Nw Building " ' . ' , '
HOUR SALE
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6:30 9. M. to 7:30 P. M.
Men's Slip Cver
Sweaters
$1.00
One large lot of men's and boys'
. ' slipover sweaters' in V neck, long
sleeves; -V neck, no sleeves; and V
neck and Vol! collar in colors of green,
red, purple, heather, blue, etc. For
' one hour only.
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Limit of 2 to Cuatomcr
Mate Floor Nw BuUdinf ' ,
HOUR SALE
6:30 P. M. to 7s30 P. M.
Boys' Bath Robes
$3.00
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Boys' Beacon blanket bath robes in'
fancy' Navajo and block patterns as
well as the more conservative patterns
f in colors of red, green, and brown, at
$3.00., . - '
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Limit of 2 to Customer
Main Flootv New Building -
Dress Gingham
iM do
3,000 yards beautiful
dress gingham in plaids,
plain colors and small
checks. . These are all
best quality .ginghams
in standard makes.
Limit of 6 yards to a
customer.
Second Floor
Xmas Car
19c Box
y Fif te-n beautiful as- '
sorted styles of Christ
'' mas cards and folders,
each card has greeting
' or. Christmas sentiment
-printed in color, com
plete with envelope for
each card. Very special,
box, 19c . .."''..;
, ' Main Floor New BuUdlng '
Novelty
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Necklaces
10c
1,000 ' necklaces of
imitation pearl, jade, '
coral, amber, sapphire
and combination styles
at the ridiculously low
price of 10c.
Limit of 2 to a Cuatomor
Main Floor N.w Building
Gloves
256
, In this 'lot ire warm :
fleece lined and knitted
styles in gloves and mit- '
tens 11 for women and
children, in black and
colons; also golf gloves
for boys.
Main Floor Nrw Building
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Street Car "Men's
Uniform
Blouses
$1.00
These shirts made
of good qualify chain
bray are the uniform
blouse for street car
men and mail carri
V ers, but they are also
splendid work 'shirt
Sizes 14 to 19.
Limit of 3 to Cuatomer.
Dovn.taira'Stere ..
Special Sale of
MEN'S HATS
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At OH Regular Price
Your unrestricted choice of any man's hat in our entire
stbek. Consisting of such well-known makes as Mallory, P.
V. Connett, Lamsoii-Hubbard and R. & W. in all correct
' styles and colors, all sizes, 63-4 to 7 1-2. ,
This offers a splendid opportunity t6 get that new hat
for the holidays. " x .. .
Your choice at one-fourth off the reguli
ar price.
Men's Flannel
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Shirts.
$2.00.
On large lot of
men's woof and wool
mixed flannel shirts in
' STy browji, . olive,
heather, navy and
khaki, are offered in
this sale at a price
whiclT is less than one
fourth the regular sell
ing price. All sizes, 14
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Limit of 2 to a Cuatomer.
Main .Floor rw Building
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Vanity
or
Canteenv Bcxes
i For 'The Little Mix
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50 c
In black, brown, ,
red or navy; they
income nicely lined; '
each, has mirror in
'' over, ' and pannier
handles. . Very spe
cially priced at 50c
Limit of 2 to a Cuftom.r - -
Main Floor New Building
Men's and Young Men's
ers
Trous
$5.00
350 pairs of Men's
and Young Men's
Fine Trousers made
Jn neat stripes of
worsteds, ca'ssimeres,
khaki and corduroy.
Limit of 1 Pr. to Cuatomer.
' -Downitalra Store .
Children Gingham
Dresses
$1.00
A Garment
A Iarf. aaaortm.nt ' of
children' gingham droaa.a in
plaida, atripea and check;
ar. mad. of nice quality
gingham trimmed in (elf or
whit pique. ''The tyle ar
Tery auitable for school and
play dra(.y' Sis. 7 to 12.
Limit of 2 to a Cuatomer.
Downatatre Store
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Women's Fiber
Silk Hose
25c
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Women's fiber hose
- in black, white, and
brown shades, are of-
f ered for Saturday at ,
25c. - A '. ,
, Limit f 2 Pair to a ; '
Cuatomer '
Dewnataara Store . '
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