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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (June 12, 1921)
THE BEE: OMAHA. SUNDAY. JUNE 12, 1921. 3 C G. of C. Report For Year Shows City Building Onward Omaha Movement Launched, Legislation Favor ing Omaha Put Through, Education Carried On. Concluding the annual report of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce, just made public, is a wide open ap peal for suggestions for the good of Omaha, on the back page of a re port that is rife with the spirit of the members of the Chamber, whose trend for the year has been conser vative, carrying the idea of con structive city building. The report is made over the sig natures of Robert S. Trimble, pres ident; Paul V. Kuhns, chairman of the executive committee, and J. Da vid Larson, commissioner. Committee Chairmen. Throughout the report are pictures of the chairmen of the varionl com mittees: Dr. E. C. Henry, citizenship committee; J. V. Welch, house com mittee; John V. Gamble, finance comittee; H. E. Milliken, bureau of publicity; Clarke G. Powell, automo bile and accessories committee; T. L. Combs, retail committee; G. H. Conant, aerial, transportation com mittee; W. D. llosford, agricultural bureau; A. F. Strykcr, live stock committee; Randall K. Brown, fed eral relations committee; J. T. Dy art, good fellowship committee; A. C. Scott, manufacturers committee; John L. McCague, Missouri river free bridge committee; George E. Mickel, postal facilities committee; C. C. George, U. S. Chamber of Commerce; W. B. Cheek, good roads joint committee; F. S. Knapp, traffic bureau; Guy C. Kiddoo, wholesale committee; H. A. Tukcy. member ship council; W. B. T. Belt, bank ing and financial committee; Roy T. Byrne, merchants market week com mittee; F. A. Brogan, public affairs and legislation committee; H. G. Hoel, trade extension committee; John R. Webster, civic improvement, education, music and art committee; E. Buckingham, stock yards and packing committee; Charles H. Pick ens, transportation committee; Wal ter W. Head, industrial and develop ment bureau; F. P. Manchester, grain interests committee; H. A. Ab bott, special traffic safety commit tee; Dr. B. W. Christie, public health committee; W. R. Wood, oil and pipe lines committee; H. O. Wilhelm, in surance committee; Dr. Detmar Da vis, captain membership team; AI vin F. Johnson, municipal affairs committee; Dr. C. B. Atzen, mem bership council; Dr. Von W. Schulte, captain membership team; L. L. Nesbit. public highways committee; L. C. Sholes, city thoroughfares com mittee; David Cole, public welfare committee; A. P. Overgard. enter tainment committee; Robert H. Man ley, business opportunities commit Onward Omaha Movement. The Onward Omaha movement tS ttarted and perpetuated at the Xlfhamber of Commerce and inaugu rated with a banquet in the Munici pal Auditorium, in which more than 1,400 business men participated. A home 'rule charter for the city was one of the Onward Omaha movements advocatei by the Cham ber of Commerce. Two home rule charters previously prepared were not -acted upon favorably. The en tite charter as it appeared on the statute books was revised and re written and, finally approved by the itr.te legislature. With the co-operation of the auto mobile club, thi Chamber of Com. nurce secured the approval of the voters of the city for a $300,01 !0,000 bond issue for paving all main high ways in Douglas county. About 15 miles of road has been contracted for already on the Lincoln highway, Washington highway and O. L. 1. road. Influenced Measures. Through the effofts of the spe cial committee of'tlit chamber, the rtate legislature adopted 3 measure providing for the appropriation of $'j,000 state aid huuls for th pav it! of the Fort Crook boulevard. Sarpy county has agreed to contrib ute $25,000, and the remainder 'of the cost of the road, from $100,000 to ? 150,000, is now being requested of 1he government. Through the efforts of the aerial transportation committee, a measure tfivirg the citizens of Omaha the right to vote bonds for a municipal aviat'on held, hangars and equip ment. Three receptions were given by the citizenship committee to new citizens, when their papers were given them with ceremonies at the chamber, court house and library. Total enrollment in classes in his tory for .the year was 2,511. Quote Freight Rates. The chamber and the publicity bureau entertained the boys' and girls' agricultural clubs from va rious communities ot the state. The traffic bureau quoted 11,500 freight and express rates. The agricultural bureau aided the creamery and dairy interests in de feating a destructive cold storage bill in the legislature, and in the cancellation of $10 per car penalty charge on all freight in open top cars not unloaded within 48 hours and in refrigerator cars not unloaded within five days. The Chamber of Commerce de clared itself in favor of the citizens of Omaha and Council Bluffs initiat ing plans to secure a new bridge across the Aiissoun river witnin a reasonable time after due considera tion of location, size, cost and adapt ability. Pesnonsihle for-Legislation. ' Working with the automobile club, the chamber was largely responsible for legislation which provides traf fic laws uniform for Nebraska. Nearly 100,000 freight bills were audited. The chamber, through its working committee, secured the assurance ot the new city commission of the ad dition of suburban Dolice station ana cycle patrol system for better police protection. During the last year more man 100 conventions have been entertain ed in Omaha, with an estimated at tendance of about 32.000. The .industrial and development committee has furnished more than 100.000 square feet of warehousing ?.nrl office space as well as pucommo d.nions for large and small concerns. Students Entertained. . The chamber and the publicity bureau joined in the entertainment of the Nebraska university students on their annual visit to Omaha. Through the postal facilities com mittee, working with the retailers, motorized parcel post city deliveries for the retail stores and all business was started in Omaha June 1 with a fleet of trujeks. This service is a special concession to Omaha in that it is the second city in tho United States to have this service installed. , The following new concerns have come to Omaha recently: American Cardex company, Carey Salt com pany, Certain-Teed Products com pany, Columbia Graphophone com pany, J. B. Colt company. Ross 1'. Curtice company, )maha Clear Vision company, E. R. Deputy com pany, Dold Tacking company. Linde Air Products company, Trusson Steel, company, Woods Borlhers, and Joy.ce .Lumber company. Salesmanship Course. Omaha was advertised in1 47 news papers throughout the nine states which comprise the, Omaha trade territory. The extension course of the Uni versity of Nebraska was used dur ing the winter in a salesmanship course in which over 1,000 men and women salesmen were enrolled. Sixteen lectures were given at the chamber. The chamber co-operated with the concert clubs of th city in the development of music and art. The chamber took an active lead in advocating octter Dona sureties from law breakers in police court, rollment of the chamber at this time is about 2,800. About 225 editors of Nebraska newspapers visited Omaha in July and as a result of their entertain ment, passed resolutions in which they expressed love for Omaha and hope for the city's further develop ment. Co-operation was giYcn the county agricultural agents in their activities a introducing pure-bred live stock, better yield irf seeds, improved mar ket conditions, boys' and grits' club work and promoting exhibits and at tendance at fairs. Fund for Guard. Suspension and cancellation of in creased rates was obtained on lum ber from Missouri river points to Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota. The chamber 'raised $1,500 toward the $7,500 fund necessary for the maintaining of quarters for the Na tional guard of Omaha. The traffic safety committee rec ommended that automobiles be im pounded if driven by minors and that "Kid Cars" operated by minors be prohibited. Through the efforts of the indus trial and development bureau, a drainage district was organized in East Omaha to protect the bottom lands from the encroachments of the Missouri river. Junior Memberships. The executive committee amended the bylaws to permit junior mem berships, ages 18 to 16, inclusive, at half the present senior membership charges. Briefs were prepared by the indus trial bureau for the Senator Calder housing committee hearing, Omaha as a location for a United States mint, pavingthe Fori Crook road, Omaha as a location for a trade school and rehabilitation hospital, auu uic luiitumii ui uvi.u. o,,, i ar vantacrps nt Omaha as a 300 New Members. Notwithstanding the business de pression, the mcrbcrship of the chamber was heid to almost the eoual of that of last year. With about 300 new members taking care of the transfers and resignations. The en- location for cereal mills and glucose and syrup factories. Numerous improvements for in bound and outbound merchandise freight service for the benefit of Omaha shippers were secured. A speakers' bureau has been or- 44 99 fosco FOR FORD SPEED BANDS Stops the chattering and save3 you money by renewing speed bands. FOSCO is a liquid and can be applied by any Ford owner in 15 min utes without removing transmission cover. 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Under the direction of the public welfare committee, a survey is be ing made of all charities in Omaha and data being obtained from other cities with an idea that the organiza tions be aided in forming a federa tion which would serve to eliminate duplication of work and much over head expenditure. Modifications of carriers' rules to permit live stock men accompany ing shipments to Omaha to remain long enough to conduct necessary business before returning home were obtained. Two essay and slogan contests on GARAGES WE BUILD THEM FOR $100 and up and show you proof of quality and workmanship in completed structures; carpenter work of all kinds; eave guttering, concrete work. Stevens & Cornelius 4409 South 22d MArk.t 0527 safety first were conducted in the public schools. A probable coal shortage was averted by obtaining cancellation of reconsignnient restrictions and charges on coal and coke into Omaha. More than J,000-men. women and children participated in- the second annual barbecue in Elmwood park. Two thousand, five hundred in quiries concerning Omaha were traced to a national advertising campaign in nattonal publications. ' International Harvester Stock Return Cut to 5 Per Cent International Harvester company common stock dividend rate has been reduced from 7 to S per cent, according to an announcement by G. M. Durkee, manager of the Oma ha branch. "This reduction reflects the judg ment of the directors," said Manager Durkee, "as to the present and pros pective conditions of the business. The holders o this stock are bought back to their pre-war rate of return. Morever, this, 5 per cent dividend amounts to Wily about 2.9 per cent on the whole amount invested." Tow Line Hook A convenient hook for the end of a tow line is made in the form of a corkscrew, which is coiled around the line. It is a matter of seconds to at tach or detach this device and the hook wiH nver drop off or cut the rope, as sometimes otherwise hap pens. ' AutomotiileTubes at Less Than Cost 'HnttHnttMMHal UaWtaWaWaWaWkWtKkW fanMaaMHHaHMaW t Now is the time to buy your season's requirements, these prices will not last long, as we have only a few left to sell. 30x3 $1.50 30x3 1.60 32x3 1.65 31x4 1.90 32x4 , 1.95 34x4 r: ci 235 35x4is..t.,.,.. 2.45 TROUP AUTO CO 2027 Farnam Street The 'Most JJeautiful Car in CZmerica, Paige Makes a Clean Sweep Breaks Every Official Stock Chassis Record From 5 to 100 Miles at Uniontown Track The Paige triumph is now complete. From 5 to 100 miles, all world's official speed records for. a stock chassis were captured by the Paige "6-66" Daytona Model at the Uniontown, Pa., track May 29th, 1921. Following a world's stock chassis record made January 21st, when the Paige "6-66" Daytona model covered a measured mile in 35:01 seconds, the Uniontown performance caps the climax to a long series of amazing records. Paige, thus, has made a clean sweep and stands today the unchallenged master of power and speed the supreme and unique example among automotive products for heroic stamina and endurance. When the mile record fell in January, Paige determined to make the record complete. With the officials of the A.A.A. racing board in charge, the track at Uniontown, Pa., was selected and Mulford driving a Daytona "6-66" stock chassis was -off to shatter rec ords that had remained unassailable since July 28th, 1917. A Clean Sweep The first five miles were covered at a terrific pace, the electric timer recording 3 minutes, 15:48 seconds, a speed of 91.8 miles an hour. From there on the Paige came roaring over the official's wire with clock-like regularity that ate up the miles greedily. Twenty-five thirty, fifty minutes went by and there was no noticeable slackening of speed. When the Paige thundered across the tape at the end of the 100th mile the feat had been accomplished. In the most consistent; performance ever recorded the records had fallen. The five, ten, twenty, twenty-five, fifty, seventy,five, 100-mile and One-Hour records had been beaten in every instance by a handsome margin. -The official figures showed that Paige had covered the full century in one hour, 6 min utes and 53.26 seconds,, or 89 miles, 1510 yards in 60 minutes which is just 250 yards less than 90 miles." The former hour record was 83 miles. And now for a brief review of "6-66" history. SpeedPower Endurance When a Paige "6-66" stock chassis made the fastest official time of the season for the Pike's Peak climb, some idea of its amazing power and stamina was revealed under un usual circumstances. When on January 21st the Paige "6-66" Daytona model traveled at a rate of 102.08 miles an hour, thus setting an official world's stock chassis record for a mile, the fleetness of the "6-66" was established. When at 100 different points throughout the countiy 100 new local hill climbing records were made, the power of the Paige "6-66" became, a country-wide sensation. Now with these new records from 5 to 100 miles, made without a stop, Paige has incon testably established its supreme powers of endurance, as well as of speed. There could be no feat that answered all questions of su premacy with greater finality. The lesson to the car owner is obvious. No matter what price he may be willing to pay he can find no car on the market today that offers him more than the Paige "6-66." The record is complete, and Paige stands as, the undisputed leader of all American sporting , cars. . 7n Your Own Interest Make This Test We ask you to take just one demonstration in a "6-66" model and judge it from the standpoints of power, speed, acceleration, spring suspension .and general motor effi ciency. .Get the facts actual lapsed time of the tests and make a recor.d on the demonstration card- furnished by our Dealer. Then take a second demonstration in any other car, at any price, and compare results. That is all we ask and we make no pro phecies whatever in regard to your ultimate conclusions. ; We merely want you to KNOW the "66" in action. We want you to compare it detail for detail performance for performance with the finest and most expensive cars of the nation. , . Then, decide for yourself whether the "6-66" is or is not the greatest dollar for dollar value ever offered to the motoring public. PAIGE-DETROIT MOTOR CAR CO., DETROIT, Michigan Manufacturers of Paige Motor Car and Motor Trucks NEBRASKA PAIGE CO. R. M. AUSTIN, General Manager 27th Avenue and Harney Street Omaha, Neb. MX i V J
