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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 26, 1921)
Tflti BUft: UMAHA. WttUM&OAX. ' JA1NUAKX 20, Growth of $1600 Store to $650,000 Business Is Told South Dakota Merchant De scribes to Nebraska Retailers llow Industry-and Adver tising Brought Success. From a small country store with a stock of goods valued at $1,600, F. P. Mann, Devil's Lake, S. D., brought his store up to one of the rtiost modern in that vicinity, includ ing the larger cities nearby, and to a business capacity of $650,0000 an nually. In his address before the delegates to the Federation of Ne braska Retailers yesterday afternoon, Mr. Mann explained "How Mann's i Does a $650,000 Business in a Small 1 ( ountry Town." Mann, as a lad, was a grocer's I delivery boy. He early became ambi tions to own and operate his own store. By diligence in all his work he established a reputation of trust worthiness. "In those days the wholesalers would sell a bill of goods on charc ter," said Mr. Mann. "If a man was honest he could get backing. One clay a salesman for a St. Paul whole saler called on nic and said he had heard I wanted to go into business. . Given Stock on Credit. '"I told him I did, but didn't have the money, "That's al! , right," the salesman said, "we'll go to St. Paul tonight and see the firm. "I went toSt. Paul and after a short talk with the firm I had pcr . jnission to select a stock valued at $1,000. I did so and on returning home, rented an empty store room. I placed the stock there and opened ; the store. "A newspaper man advisedine to advertise the opening of niv new store. I did so. I soon learned the value of advertising and instead of advertising twice a year, or carrying the same old ad in the paper week utter week as my competitors did, 1 changed my ads each week and sent out circulars and letters to every one in the vicinity. Used Extensive Advertising. "I have kept up advertising ever fcince, because I found it pays to let your trade know what you have to sell." Last year Mr. Mann spent in the neighborhood of $18,000 for adver tising. He advertised in the dailies of nearby cities and the country Weeklies. 'He now operates a store with six 'departments, each supervised by an expert in his line. The concern is operated on systematic principles. "One thing I started years ago and that was to discourage credit accounts," he said. "I do as strict a. cash business as possible. If bills are not paid, they are feiven to a collector and the delin quent's credit is curtailed." Plans and methods used in bring ing the- store up to its present btaudard were discussed by ' Mr. Mann. Sales Tax Discussed. An open discussion on "Should a Sales Tax be Levied Instead of .V.vrpsa a'rnfit sinrl ' F.xress Taxes?" svas opened by 'Ward Burgess. Mr. Burgess explained the pro posed workings: of a sales tax. He declared: the government was in need of large sums to pay off debts in curred during the war. Ha sa'd the government debt was a question which was deserving of serious consideration. He said that, in his opinion, had there been a sales tax months ago there would have been;, a spirit of thrift and sav ing and "prices "would have een more stable. ' He advocated a sales tax which would be widespread and that would reach over a period of years. "I do not think tile present genera tion, should be burdened with this heavy tax," Mr. Burgess said. Manrt Opposed to Tax. 'llr, Mann, who is president of the Xorth Dakota Retail Merchants' association, declared he was against the tax and that the customer should not be forced to pay the one per cent on all purchases. A half hour's discussion followed, in which several delegates gave their Ideas of the proposed tax and what legislation would be necessary to bring it abtut. Most of the delegates to the fed eration expected to be in the city by today. Tonight at 'the Chamber of Com merce the Omaha wholesalers will be hosts to the visiting delegates and women at an entertainment, buffet luncheon and dance: The morning sessions today will 'ipe devoted to individual group - . . , . meetings ana inc aiicrnoou iu a general session of all bodies. Thursday the annual election of officers will be held. For sheet metal workers'there has been invented a motor driVfcn "ham mer; adjustable as to the power of its blows. PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM RemoT-t)nrfrnfT-StnpllAliTallllicj RmIotm Color and 1 Beauty to Gray and Faded Hairl h una 9i.iv at irnmrut si. Hlwot Chm. Win. Patchnaw.N.T, mma ..... I Delicious with milk, fine with cheese, superb with salad, PREMIUM SODA ... CRACKERS are real pan--aids. Their convenient 1 J and mild saltiness also commend them. NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY m I -tV . '1 5f i ' 5 f ' 6& Wife Leaves to Visity Brother; Disappears Pratt, Kan., Jan. 25. (Special Telegram.) Search was made today for Mrs, Grace Cuykendall, wife of H. D. Cuykendall, editor of the Preston News at Preston, a small town near here, following her myster ious disappearance after she had said she wanted to visit her brother, Ray Wonder, student at Morningside college, Sioux City, la. Word today from Witchita, where she was re ported last seen, indicated she had no intention of visiting her brother. A message from him this morning said 5he had not been there. Mrs. Cuykendall left late Friday night for Sioux City. A wire from Wichita Saturday afternoon said she wa3 not going to see her brother and asked the husband to take care of their two children. Relatives at once began a search, but the woman cannot be found. Methodist Churches Will Hold Revival in Columbus Columbus, Neb., Jan. 25. (Spe cial.) The Methodist and Feder ated churches have united in a call to Rev. C. Fenwick Reed of Indi una to conduct a scries of evangel istic services in Columbus during the month of March. Rev. Mr. Reed is one of the most successful evan gelists in the country. He will brin? with him his own mmical director, who will organize a special chorus fop the meetings. Seven Business IIouse9 at Greenwood Broken Iuto v Plattsmouth, Neb., Jan. '25. (Special.) Three garages, owned by L. A. Townes, Butler & Schroe der and Schocfield & Jardhe, re spectively; the confectionery stores of A. R. Birdnall and Watson How ard, and the E. L. McDonald and W. E. Newkirk grocery stores at Greenwood, Ncb.( were broken into by thieves. No merchandise was taken at any of the places, which were entered in each case through a broken window. Bloodhounds followed the trail of the robbers for one and ore-half miles east of the town, where they lost the scent. Officers Installed by Columbus Highlanders Columbus, Neb., Jan. 25. (Spe cial.) Royal Highlanders, Burgess Castle 144, installed officers at their regular meeting. The installation ceremony was conducted by State Manager M. M. Boles of David City, assisted by William R. Snell, past illustrious protector of the local castle. After the close ot the ceremony a few hours were spent in dancing. after which a delightful lunch was sirvcd by the conrmittee of ladies. Nonpartisans Meet Small Success Near Syracuse Nebraska City, Neb., Jan, 25. (Special.) Word has reached this city that an attempt of Nonpartisan leaguers to organize in the territory adjacent to Syracuse has failed, al though a few farmers joined the body. The organizers did not tarry long in Syracuse, because, it is stat ed, members of the American Legion post of that place, acting in an in formal manner, called on the organ izers and explained that it would be best to transfer their zone of operations. The operators, it is de clared, took the warning and left. 1 r 1 Columbus Instructor to Tqach in Hawaiian Islands . Columbus, Neb.. Jan. 25. (Spe cial.) Miss Dorothy Davis, instruc tor in mathematics and girls' physi cal education at the Columbus High school, will teach next year in the beautiful isle of Oahu, Hawaiian Islands. The Schools in Hawaii arc under the management of a commis sion appointed by the Ignited States government. In Woodland, Cal., there are but four horses left to drive a vegetable, a milk, laundry and an express wag on. All the ether business of the city is motorized, including the fire and police departments. Arrangements Made for I). A, R. Meeting at Columbus Columbus, Neb., Jan, 25, (Spe cial.) Preliminary steps toward arrangements for the annual state conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution, which will b held in Columbus March 15, 16 and 17, were taken atv a meeting of Platte chapter. This will be the first D. A. R. state, conference ever held in Columbus. One hundred dele gates1 are expected to attend. County Treasurers Hold Eleventh Meeting at York York, Neb., Jan. 25. (Special Telegram.) The first session of the 11th annual County Treasurers con vention was held in Hotel McCloud. Fifty-two counties were represented. C. A. McLoud delivered the address of welcome and the response was by i M. L. Endrea of Douclas rnnnfv. Luncheon was served and a theater party held in the evening. Firm Elects Officers "Tabic Rock, Neb.. Jan. 25. (Spe cial.) At the annual meeting of the Table Rock Lumber company, held here, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: presi dent, Dr. E. L. McCrea; vice presi dent, Mrs. M. A. Cotton; treasurer, Mrs. Jennie I. Miller; secretary and manager, Elmer D. Wood. ciaiiBirs(:BitBiianaji(a)i;ajirai:a:ai:B;iaiiaiianBKaTa)! iaHa-:aiiB::aT!aiiaiit)iiaiiBpiiaiix;BnstiajiiatiT!at:B!iB:iaitai:aitBitaiiaiB!Bi!B(!ai!j : ' . m m ' - B S ? I A Piano Sale I That Is Making History j ! . This Great January Clearance m - ' I Sale Is Your Opportunity to Save Money During our entire business career we never attempted to launch a PIANO SALE which could compare with this" present "price slashing sale." Used uprights as low as $72.00., Usj Players, $210; new Uprights go at $325; new Players at $485; hew Grand Pianos at $750. First come, first served. .Bring what you can for first payment We will arrange terms to suit. Brand New Player Pianos Priced at This Very Low Price. I $485 1 k A $5.00 Bill Binds the Bargain. Then Make Your Own Terms. A Few of Our Bargains We Have Many Others llazelton Square $ 25 Russel Upright ". . . . . 72 Camp Upright ...130 Chickering Upright ...140 Kimball Upright 170 Gramer Upright ' 215 Steger & Sons Upright. .$310 A. B. Chase Upright 850 Hardman Upright ........ 375 Mansfield Player ...... 210 Artemis Player 465 Knabe Parlor Grand..; 525 We sell the world's best pianos, such, as the Steinway, ITardman, Emerson, Steger & Sons, McPhail, Lindcman & Sons, Behr Jiros., and our own Schmollcr & Mueller,. We guarantee lowest prices and easiest terms. Open evenings by appoint ment. Credit to all. Liberty Bonds 'accept ed same as cash. Gentlemen: Please send me your complete Bargain list Name ..-....... ...... . Address 1 1514-1516-1518 Dodge St. Phone Dong. 1623. Omaha, Neb. I f t 1 MSIiSWSMSliasiiSiHiis.lSiir.wrT'..l!.i:il'':t:.'il..l 1 .1.1 I t I.. I '.'!,l.il.il:iti.u.'li:l I ;tlul':IKI;;l.il!!uli Do You Need a Trunk? HERE'S A GOOD ONE. 34-inch long, steel covered. Hardwood slats. Plenty of good Hardware and Locks. Nice (Jjl O OA Tray inside. Will (ire good service PlOaaVr FUELING 8i STEIN LE jlouo rarnam ot, E,Pr... p.u to Your cu?. BrandeisJ Stores How's this for Cheap!" SI A Clearance of :, I I Women'si Here's the Surprise Sale of the Season! Finest Imported Bead Necklaces Formerly Wbrth 2.00 to 5.00 Wednesday nigh Shoes ; .' I! 846 Pairs Formerly sold up to $12 A Choice High or low 1 1 ' neeis Your Choice 122 1 These are the finest of imported beads: Cherry red, jet and cherry red combinations, real Italian jet, fine cut crystals in all colors; crystal red and all other colors and combinations; some real amber beads; these are sim ply wonderful beads and you will be surprised at the re markable values we are offering at 1.00 Main Floor East. We're Going to Lose Real Money on , These 20G Goats whose former prices are omitted becawe the figures would seem gross exaggeration f PJQ at a Give-Away Price L4 Like many other wonderful value-giving events, this sale will be one long4;o be re-( membered. These are all coats reduced from regular stock, regardless of profit, cost ,, or loss in order to effect an immediate clearance. Coats that must be seen to fiijljf ; comprehend the marvelous values. ' MATERIALS Velour, Bolivia, Silvertone, Frost-Glo, Tinseltone, Broadcloth, Camelhair Cloth, Duvet de Laine, Etc. COLORS-rBrown, Taupe, Gray, Bottle Green, Black, Navy and Minge Blue FUR TRIMMINGS Nutria, Australian Opossum, Raccoon, 1 Hudson Seal, Wolf and Mole Second Floor West. i 501 Pair We have taken 84G jj pairs of women's high- L! grade shoes from our regular stocks and grouped them iu one big lot for a quick clearance. JK&in Floor West Here's a Real "Brandeis Bargain!" Fine 'Silk Gowns and Chemise Prices that have "Hit the Bottom ft SILK ENVELOPE CHEMISE Dainty little teddies of crepe de chine; some have full lace tops, others lace and insertion trimmed: many attractive styles: rib bon strap shoulders; specially priced for pre- 49 2a SILK NIGHTGOWNS of crepe de chine; some with tail ored empire yoke trimmed with tucks and rows of hem titclung, with skirt attached with rows of shirring; oth ers are au lace yoke styles or lace trimmed tops with dainty little rose buds and ribbon bows; priced at Third Floor Center. Hi g 1 VIW 522 Specials in the Most Complete Art Dept. in the Middle West Telephone Screens Special 25c Colonial lady design; of card board' cut to fit on transmitter. Plain Parchment Shades 1.00 to 6.85 For painting; all sizes from 4-incK to 26-inch. FREE TAINTING LESSONS by - Sett instructor; all art materials must e purchased in this department. Hours 9 a. m. to 12 noon. ' 1 Third Floor West. Silks at Lowest Prices! Sliirting Silk , at 1.29 SO and 40-inch stripe Crepe de Chine and tub silk shirting; in a splen did range of pretty pat terns; extra good weight; will tub and wear per fectly; formerly 2.95 J special, yard, 1.29 Sport Satin at 2.59 Beautiful 40-iueh sport satins, white only, plain.,1 and novelty weave; an ideal silk for separate ekirU; formerly .00 j special, per yard, 2.59 I Tapestry Silk at 1.50 28-inch embossed and brocaded tapestry silk, a fabric suitable for side drapes, pillow tops, table covers, trimmings, house robes, etc.; formerly sold for 5.00 j special, p janl. 1.50 Main Floor Center m ChiffonVelvet at 3.75 38 and 40-inch silk chif fon velvets, for dresses, wraps, suits, etc.; in a good range of colorings; very soft, drapy finish; dm 8.00) special, per rd. 3.75 Printed Silk Poplins at 79c Good weight, soft silky finish in fine range of pretty patterns; suitable for linings, kimonos and dresses; 8t inches wide; special, yard, 79 i " -
