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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 17, 1921)
THE BEE: OMAHA, THURSDAY. MUVEMKKK 1Y, mi. Keal Lstate Men Discuss Problem of Land Ownership ' Re solution! 41 Urrinc ' Lower Freight Rattf on Building Materials Adopted at Clos ing Session of Fall Meet Dn Moines. Ia.. Nov. 16. Co operation" between the National As sociation of Keal Estate Boards, and an institute for research in lanu economics, which has been started by Professor Richard T. Ely of l';mnN'.iinivrritv. wan Dlanned j esterdajrity the national executive comnneof fealty organization a? the rpMnt' session ot us tail meet ing here.' ' Unbiased research by the institute and publication of the results is to be 'financed by the association, it was announced. ... . . ; Land Problems Develop. . Professor Ely outlined J his aims to the committee. He said the gravest problems of this age arise out of the ownership and use of land.-- Jkrious land problems, he de clare,, developing in America, which call- for careful, scientific in vestigation; If dangerous attacks are being n.ade on private property in land, the only effective way to combat them, he said, is through (air and impartial research. He announced that the institute of which he is the head will study urban tenancy and its trend, th? bearing of taxation upon land values, the effects of large land holdings, and the rela tion of rent theories to the facts of economics. Resolutions were adopted urging city fealty boards to work for scientific Cc-ity planning and zoning, for lower freight rates, especially on building materials; for designa tion of all "realtors" as such in tele phone and classified' directories; for restoration inVtbe federal revenue bill of. the Lenroot amendment re ducing to .'10 per cent, the corpora tion income tax on concerns making' less than 8-per cent net profits, an for exemption from taxation of th! income up to $S00"lrom investments in building and loan associations. The date for the next annual con , ventlon of the National Association cf Real Estate goards was fixed for June 1, 2 -and 3,; 1922. It had-prc-1 viously been "decided to hold the . meeting in San Francisco. Fight for Lower Taxes Is Launched in Buffalo County ' 'Kearney, Neb.,' Nov. 16. (Spe cial.) A petition, similar to those 'circulated' in " other, "counties,-, de manding that the county boat d abol ish the Farm Bureau, club work, highway' commissioner's -office and .county assessor, in order' to "reduce taxes, has made, .its appearance, and Lprobably'wiJl. belled wtfk.the coun ty board this) week. Farmer sup porters of the Farm. Bureau are looking for a tttiftjM;' ifttf.giod pile," feeling that the fight is really centered against the bureau. They contend that the fight is supportea by agencies now fighting the Grain Growers, Inc., and the live stock co-epcrative associations. Anonymous iLtetter "Written , ' 1 Blamed" for Damage Suit ' Kearney, Neb., Nov. 16. (Spe cial.) The writer of an anonymous letter was responsible fox Policeman John MetZjlpsing a damage suit on groundsVf. false arrest in district rourt.: IMetz received an annoy inous tip that a disorderly house was being" operated. Mr. and Mrs. John Mulloni were tennants in the house." When' they came home, Aletz accosted tnem, tnreatening ar rtst, finally rescinding his threat following explanations. Two suits followed, one against the city fot $5,000, : another against the officer. The former suit was dropped. Beatrice Makes Plan9 , j To Assist Needy of City Beatrice, Neb., Nov. 16. (Spc-. cial.) Members of .the Welfare as sociation held a meeting with May or Farlow to make plans for cen tralizing the work this winter. About $500, turned over to the Mayor from the charity ball, will be used in carrying on the work. . Articles of clothing, shoes, .etc., are being left at "welfare headquarters daily to be distributed among the poor c' the city, as occasion demands. Valley, County Launches JJSW Cross Roll Call Ord,;NebV Nov. 16. (Special.) Under the direction -'-of William Ramsey of Arcadia, president of the Valley County ,Red.kCross chapter, the .annual . roll ' call is being made. He .is assisted by Miss Buzzard, courtly nurse, and it is expected Valley county chapter will enroll a larger number of Red Cross mem bers than last year. Oshorne May Eliminate Many Articles in Exemptions Lincoln, Nov. 16. (Special.) A ruling by W. H. Osborne,' state tax commissioner, is expected soon" which will take pianos, organs and other musical instruments, firearms, cameras and clocks out of the $200 exemption allowed on household property. . 1 ' Road Conditions (Taralahml br Omaha Ano Club.) Tjacoln Highway, Eaat Roads good: detoor airht jnilea at Marahalltown: road rough ' Ctdar Raptda jind Belle Plain; -oad fron Dwitt to Clinton now open. Llaeala Hldbwar. West Roads good; aula rouf Ix la too extreme w mi era por tion 0. Xj. D. "Hllhway Bstoor at Ashland, roads One 'to Lincoln and west; bo detoor xeept (or six miles - between Imperial and Cbaae; adrlso parties to Denrer to follow Pol road. Holyoka to Sterling. 8. Y. A. Reeds Roads foot. Cornbosker Highway Roads ia excel lent rendition. Highland Cutoff Excellent condition. Omalia-Topeka Highway Roads good. Oeorge Washington Highway Road r-whlcb bas' been under - construction Is aow completed. Roads fair to Stonx City. Black HiiiM Trail Rod good to hor- RlTer to Hirer Road Good. White Pole Road Cnder constrootion. Anita to Adair; six-mile detoor just cast of Caeey. Fair to Deo.Molnee.. 1. Ol A. Short -Une-MToads good. . Bine Grass Road Roads good. King of Trails. North Roods fair; rsogh aorta of bllaooarl Valley. King of Trails, 8oota Roads !a ex rellent condition; roogh near AtThisoa: detoor otiU neceesary between Leaven worth and Kansas dry aa accoaat at ra4 vera, la progree. First Woman Member Of Control Board Dies Aurora, Xcb., Nov. 16. (Special.) Mrs. A. G. I'cterson, former mem ber of-the board of control of state institutions in Nebraska, died Tues day night at .her home in this city. Mrs. l'ttcrsop was the first woman to be a member of the state board and resigned, because y.of failing heMth. She had been -prominent in club circles of the state for years and was national president of the P.' E. O.- sisterhood. ,' Funeral services-will be. held at the home here Friday afternoon, at 3. ' Burial wjll be at Aurora. , . 1 ' ' : National Heads Of Elks Arrive For Omaha Visit Exalte4'Ruler3Iouiitam"T6w ers "Above Grand Secretary, " ; tWho .Is Slifeh4r6n-. ,r ' Tour;of Ve - :-W. W. Mountain of Flint Mich., grand exalted 'ruler of the Elksland Frcd.C. Robjnson'df Chicago.grand secre'larv. arrived.ln Omaha ' at 8 ye'stelrday aSfgucstsof the Omaha lodge Tot B.iks. iney were met at the Juiiian station by a delegation of Elkshc.fd'ed by JohnBarrett Mr "Vnnntain vlftvt-:-. nrShcioal- speakar at a gathering oP'Elkslast :! niirrit.'iric'tliS "srirlrie rft'nm of.stheSMa- sonic-itempie.'vHe :arid MxvB$btnson are on their annual tour ioi ; Elk lodges in. the middle west. The grand exalted ruler's message to his subjects last night was .'.the doctrine of real fraternalism of man kind as practiced by the Elks, who number nearly 4,000,000 in this coun try. ' . ' , , .- ' ' . . ' "Onlv a close understanding of our fellow men will bring about a proper readjustment of conditions in this country," declared Mr. Moun tain yesterday. "The Elks, witho.ut injection of religious or political creeds into their order, hope to spread their doctrines of "fraternalism to every man that in ;the end we may be better -American citizens." Mr. Mountain and Mr. iRobinson,' who is only, 4 feet 10 inches tall and weighs but, 108 pounds, looked like father and son in the lobby of the Fontenelle yesterday. They left late last-night for .Denver,.' thence to Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Des Moines, and to their homes. . ADVERTISEMENT. , . . DID PAIN DISTURB YOUR SLEEP? THE pain and torture of rheuma tism can be quickly relieved by an application, of Sloan's Liniment. Do not rub, as it penetrates and soon brings warmth, ease and comfort, let ting you sleep soundly. , " ; Always have, a bottle handy -and apply when you feel the first twinge. , You will find; it just as' good for neuralgia, sciatica, lumbago and any external ache. It is splendid to take the pain out of tired, aching muscles, sprains and strains and 'ame backs. It is clean and non-skin-staining. , . For forty years Sloan's Linirnent has proved itself . to . thousands -the world over. Ask your neighbor. ' At all druggists 35c, 70c, $1.40. SUdDfil Liniment Santa Claus Wants to Meet Every Boy and Girl Saturday at the Union Outfitting. Co. Santa Has a Gift for Each Child in His Toy City Giris Who Bring Their Dolls Get Doll Shoes' FREE A great Wonderland of New Toys, Dolls, Games and Mechani cal wonders (bigger and better than ever before), opens it doers to the children next Saturday at the -Union Outfitting- Co. Santa Claus (himself) is pre siding over this long-awaited JQreamland.of delight; Saturday every boy or girl accompanied by parent will receive a dandygift from his big sack. As usual. Toys may be charged and yott save 2591 to 507. Fighter's Arrest Due to Pfobe by Grand Jury Here Morris Schlaifer ; Indicted on Charge of "Mailing Won mailahle Matter" Spite Work, Says Pugilist. . Morrie Schlaifer'i irrest Tuesday night, 'following hit' knockout of Frankie Wtlch, wis on. in maici ment returned by the grand jury Sat urday, it was learned yesterday. The United States marshal's office held off the capias so ts not to in terfere with the fight. Schlaifcr will leave tonight for a fight engagement in Minneapolis. United States Attorney Kinsler gave him permission to leave the atate under the $500 bond. Schlaifer is charged in the indict ment ' witn "mailing non-mauaoie matter." He confessed to sending such a letter to Ike Bernstein, his former manager, according to Post al Inspector Coble. Conviction of the offense is punishable by a fine or a prison sentence, or both, Coble stated. Schlaifer's attorney, Henry Mon sky. vouched for the pugilist's re turn from Minneapolis to Assistant District Attorney Keyser, yesterday, before Kinsler interposed his objec tions. Approval of Schlaifer's bond Tues day night by United States Commis sioner Boehler was irregular, but no objection will be raised to this, Kins ler stated. -A federal judge must ap prove a bond on an indictment. ..' ''It's only a spite case," said Schlaifer. O'Neill Cattle Mcin . Says Farmers Hard Hit AV H. Shaughnessey . came in froth , O'Neill with a shipment of cattle .and said the farmers were in bad shape with the low price of corn and every field yielding big. '"Why,"-"said Mr. Shaughnessey, "I know of a farmer in my. neighbor hood who hauled, a load of. corn to O'Neill. He-had to haul it seven miles. When he managed to trade it to a grocer, after trying to sell it to the elevator, , he got a pair of overalls, $ 1 ' worth of sugar and enough for . a . littlgUobacco. "Very, little convis being burned and mostjiof the'-'farmers who are able are; 'cribbing heir corn, which it is said an be kept'for five years, w;ith the? hope of the market going up;" . V-'' : ' - ' Veteran Feeder Laughs 'At Hard Times' Complaints Charles i Spatft', j for '. many years a live ' stock- shipper " to - the Omaha market, visited the "yqrds this week and laughed at hard . times said to be facing the farmer, -today. 'Mr. Soath said he remembered . a .time in j. the early 90s" when hogs were selling on the fOmaha. market at $2.95a hundred and now they are kicking' for fear the miyrket will drop to $5 a hundred. "Those ..were, hard times," said Mr. Spath, "and , many farmers were worrying about "getting enough to feed their families, but they weath ered the s,torm and some of them now are well off." So distinctive and so varied are the di- -"ferent ."models of finer coats that they maxwell be considered a mostunusuali grouping of purely fashionable models from .which exceptionally personal and decidedly becoming garments may ; be . chosen. And note the prices, fully $20 to' $30 less than last year's quotations. t Hand-tailored of marvella, wandura, gerona, panvelaine and Andre Superior. Trimmed with squirrel, beaver, wolf, caracul and nutria. Lined with, an -exceptionally -soft quality' crepe or radium satin.f . - ' - The favorite black, brown Blouse backs,: mandarin sleeves, flare skirts and unusual touches of embroid-' ery -; artistically used ' are important? style notes. . . ', $98.75 The Slorejof Special Shops. Negro Suspected of Teacher's Death Freed Dei Moines, la., Nov. 16. (Spe cial Telegram.) Oeorge Davenport walked out of Judge V. G. lionner'i court Tuesday a free man, the judge ruling that not' sufficient evidence has been produced lo .bind the negro over to the grand jur-for th .nur der ol Sara Barbara fhoridah. Davenport was arrested by Sher. iff W. R. Robb last Aumist when joe Williams, the other negro sus pect, blamed Davenport for the crime. With Davenport .freed, the case against Williams in his next trial will be much stronger. The first trial of Williams result ed in a hung jury. Davenport proved an alibi and denied that he ever had Mist Thorsdale's rings. Wwhington Notes By E. C SNYDER. Waahlaiioa Coriaaaaaa Omaha Baa, Washington, Nov. 16. (Special Telegram.) Elroy A. Broughton was nominated today to be post mastership at Vcrango, Perkins county. , Geofae W. Fawell of Lincoln is a guest of his son, Commander R. M. r-awell, -ot the -united Mates navy and with 'the commander's family will attend the Army and Navy foot ball game in New . York, Novem ber 26. . Ladies9"' Hand Bags In An . Excellent Showing To meet the demand of the oncoming Holiday season, we have replen ished our hand bag stock to fulfill the require- ' , ments of the most exact ing at moderate prices. The? bag' illus- -trated will be found in seal and spider grain , with beautiful silk lining, . mir ror and a good durable - frame. For all-around purposes it is just the bag you have been look ing for, at , 34.50. Freling & Steinle 1803 Farnam St. Her 15 Yrsy From the Individual Shop' Devoted Exclusively to Women's and f Misses' Distinctive Coats colors are navy, sorrento,1". and volnay. Sizes 14 to 40. to $175:00 Third Floor Soaps Successful Men . Believe tin On.r 35 THEY know the importance of saving, money that's why they are successful and that's why they , buy Stein-Bloch Clothes. 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