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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 18, 1922)
THE 15KE: OMAHA. SATURDAY. FKI.RUAI.Y 18. 1022. I' m'in. fill tfnt Asserts Farmers on Prewar Basis I'rctl T, TIioijus Chairman of Gomnmnit Loan Agrnry Hrrr, Saji Prifi in Some Ca Iitrrrarl. Pi km of Ntrl4 htm product! are now ('I'-mI 10 thoe ol prcwai limn ml in it (e itulunrri arc mir w tit liitjlirr. nciOPtiru l I reH V. I huitui. cluiruun of i'f Oiti..i iwmt y of the r I inquire cnou tion. vl)0 ol lit (ore i)i;-tll''rt '( Klwni dub at Hotel Uc"c )t lrr!iy tvxm. Nof only ure ri! Jii'i i.i I ......... .1..... k... .1 . : . ! "aya, uui iirj- air iiHirim, lit il, and arc thua luting 4 t il". j iiiig fffrct which, in a !iit liiuO nl bring rur to w here they '.rowM he for nurinjlry. Nominal Loana Adequate. "That farm ronitioii haie grrtly i'liprovcl in inovrd lv tin- f-tct lint tjir tlUtrihuiien of f l..iK.t"') iliwiuli "HO ti.mki hiii Krratly ir!irl the Xrhrxka iitutim. itii Mr. Tlnnui. "ilrforr the War l-'iuauoe cororn. 'oil brgan fniii'tioiiiiiif 1 uM Mr, Mer e would nerd from StSOMOOO to $.'5.(MHi,0(l for Nebra-kf. A(:rr we got to dUtribtitinff 5 1.JK'O.Ot'O a week for 1.1 weeks 1 found our mviU would he greatly under thov: at lirrt estimated. Anl lias kUo route front variant farm hun involutions fuiutioiiiiu through the War Finanre torocia- 1011, Otlirr proof of the coming Mahility of financial condition tre apparent. The Omaha branch wf the Federal Reserve bank on No. veniher. 19J0. had loans of $4J.(mhi. KH), while their loans are now .?1 J.- 000,000, demonstrating the value of extending longer credits to the farmer, Prices Encouraging. "The present market prices of agricultural commodities, iucludii'if livestock, are most encouraging;. I.at fall hogi sold at 6 cents a hun dredweight. They are now selling at 10 cents. Lambs (feeders) last fall brought 6 cents a hundredweight; today they bring $12.50. Steeds (feeders) lat fall brought $5.25. to. day they are biiinging $7.50. Eve (western) brought $5.00 a head and are now bringing $10.00 a Head Cows (western) sold for S35.C0 and are now selling for $60.CO. Com brought 32 cents a bushel and is row bringing 50 1-2 cents. Wheat broncht 92 cents and is now bringing $1.30 a bushel. "A study of these prices show in most instances we are back to pre war prices and, in some instances, above them. Improvement Indicated. '"There are many indications which point to an improvement of condi tions generally. The Omaha banks have paid off their indebtedness to the Federal Reserve banks and are on a normal loan basis. Recently $400,000,000 in United States cer tificates of iiulcbtcdne.es, due :n threo years, were issued and $1,200,000,000 subscribed. Of this amount the Kan sas City district's quota was $16,000 000, but the subscription was $50, 000.000. The Omaha district's share was $3,000,000, but the subscriotion was $8,000,000. "Order has come out of chaos and I can sincerely say that I believe prosperity is at hand. Brief City News Hayden Will I'phold The state supreme court upheld the validity o the will of Joseph Hayden. Oma ha merchant, Thursday. Iiibbeke Seeks Vnrole "Fainting Tiertha" Libbeke, who has been in llie state hospital for several years, is appealing fo"r a parole. Tardy Juror Fined AV111 Kemp, Vniversity club waiter, was fined Ito for. being two hours late la re porting for jury duty yesterday. I'ortT-flvo Teachers III Forty five public school teachers were ab sent yesterday because of Illness. This was an unusual number. Most of them are suffering from colds. Hum Fatal Mrs. Kdward O. Smith, daughter of Mrs. Henry W. Yates of Omaha, died at her home at Kansas City Thursday night from burns ssutained a week ago. Sentenced for Car Theft Frank Randall pleaded guilty to stealing an automobile and was sentenced to the new state reformatory for a term of from one to seven years by District Judge Fitzgerald. Vneonsoious From Injuries Hpnry Selby 18. became conscious 17 hours after he was hurt in a bicycle accident at Thirteenth and Peed streets Wednesday. He is at Nicholas Senn hospital. Woman Takes Poison Mrs. Jack O'Neal. 23, attempted suicide early yesterday morning by swallowing poison, but was reported out of danger after being taken to a hos pital. Suffering from Bums Mrs. Ma bel Stewart, 122S, South Second street, who was badly burned when her clothing caught fire Thursday, was showing little improvement yesterday. Three Cars StolenWhile a party was gathered at the home of J. K. Quinn. 1622 Lothrop street, Thurs day night three automobiles were stolen from in front of the resi dence. To Tecture on Lincoln.-- X. It. T.oomis. general solicitor for the Union t'arific railroad, will deliver an address on "The' Life and Ac complishments of Abraham Lin coln." at the First '. rrcsbyterian church Sunday evening. Firemen Swell Fund Fire fight ers belonging to engine company. No. 16. contributed to the fund for the benefit of the aged mother of James Scott, murdered policeman, yesterday. Hold neuiiion Employes of the Omaha quartermaster Intermediate depot. Twenty-second and Hickory streets.- had a reunion party and dance at the Hanscom park pa vilion last night. Burned Child Convalescent Helen Whitney, 4. who was serious ly burned about the face and hands February 7, is now recovering, ac cording to hospital attendants yes terday. To Quit Hospital Soon Police Captain James B. MacDonald, who had his leg. amputated because of gunshot wounds a week ago, will be out of the hospital in 10 days. Dr. E. C. Henry said yesterday. The characters in a new book for children are made of wood with mov able parts and fit into pockets in the oagea, Tea Danceand Concert Saturday afternoon from 4 to J. Muie iner the direction of Mr. Hubert Cus cuden. Bara.aaa.a T itata ! A Value-Giving Sale: 500 Blouses r It will be well for .very woman to look to her blouse uceds while this Nulc is in process. This special group of trifolette blouses nrc ull red 11 cod to less than one-half price. ilusl-bclow-tlie-waistliiie models lie in the back to form a wide belt over the . skirt. These are trimmed in chenille embroidery in n contrasting tone. Other models are made in plain colors and fin ished in wide silk fringe. There are many long waisted models that reach almost to the hem line. Sizes 34 to 44- urraa-a ttlouae Jiop Third Floor 0 O O Saturday Specials in Our Candy Shop Chocolate Creams, lb., 49c In flavors of vanilla whip cream, maple, maple whip cream, vanilla sundae, cherry and pineapple. 1 lb., 49c. Assorted Caramels, lb., 56c Pelieiously rich in flavors of chocolate, chocolate nut, vanilla and vanilla nut. Very special at this price, per lb., 56c. Cream Brazils, Per lb., 56c Always wanted when one desires an appe tizing bite. Flavors of maple and vanilla. Greatly reduced for today, per lb., 56c. Kum Back Balls,. Each 15c. Large Kum Back balls, filled with candy. Have rubber attachment. The kiddies like them very much. Each, 15c. BurcfM-Xnuh Cnnily Shop Mecxaninc Floor -o o o- Saturday Savings Drugs-Toilet Goods Imported Lilac Vegetal '. .75c Palmer's Assorted Toilet Waters 79c Mavis Compact Powder or Rouge 75c Oriza Cleansing Cream ...39c Bourjois Face Powder 35c La May Double Vanity Case $1.19 Djer Kiss Face Powder' 79c Mary Garden Cold or Vanishing Cream . .49c Perfume, assorted odors 25c Dorin Theater Rouge 24c Aubrey Sisters' Massage Cream 69c Imported Glycerine Hand Lotion 39c Aubrey Sisters' Depilatory ; 47c Vita Vim Yeast Tablets 79c Wild Cherry Cough Syrup ..22c Rubber Dressing Combs 37c Dorin Compact Powder 32c Johnson's Baby Talcum 19c Sanitol Face Cream 23c Simplex Nail Polish 32c Piver's Sachet, original bottle 98c Fountain Syringe 79c Full Size Chamois .$1.79 Gem Razors, complete 79c Lip Sticks 17c Btirgcsa-Xaah Main Floor 1 ooo Exceptional Values Boys' High Shoes 204 pairs of boys' black lace shoes have been taken irom our reg ular stock and have been reduced to than half price. 7A Yv !CSS These have solid leather soles aud Goodyear vrelts. Sizes up to 6 in B, C and I) .widths, priced Saturday at $295. j v . Bargcso-Aiaah Main floor Burgess- nn HASH everybody!? stork" Iii Omaha, liurgess-Nash is more than a store it is a progressive insti tution interested in promoting the growth of the city and state and the welfare of the public. Saturday A Clearance Sale of Children's Gloves and Mittens Wool or Knit Gauntlets. Jersey and plain wool in black and 50c gray, are priced a pair One-Clasp, Strap Wrist Imported cape leather and mocha gloves. Lined or unlincd. With or without fur trimmed wrist. $i 95 Sizes 4 to 6. Priced, a pair. . X . Imported Cape Leather Gloves and Strap-Wrist Mittens. Fleece lined, some with fur lined wrist. In gray and brown. $Q39 Sizes 4 to C. A pair w All-wool, Assorted Colors Gloves and mittens in black, gray, tan and navy. Priced Off " Saturday a pair OL All-Wool, Dark Colors. Gloves and mittens in gray, navy, brown and beaver. Kfn Priced a pair til 1. One-Clasp and Gauntlet. Imported cape leather and mocha gloves. Silk or fleece lined. Em broidered or plain backs. $1 39 Sizes 0 to 3. A pair flnrgcaa-aab GIot Sbop Mala river Smart Sailor Hats All the new straws and colors. $3.95 to $9.75. Juvenile Hats Attractive selections at special prices. Worthwhile Savings on New Millinery $750 $(75 $jQ75 A two-fold blessing goes with the purchase of a hat from this group it is the very top of the season's mode and its pi-ice represents a saving that is much worth while. Each one designed with the doubje appeal of distinction and becoming lines is fashioned of Milan, Timbo Braid, Visca Hair, Hair Cloth or the season's newest fabrics. Black Hats of Mikn and Hair Braid Are trimmed in ribbons or lacquered fruits and priced especially at ., $5.00 J)orseaa-ata Hat Shop Third Floor . First Showing Men's and Young Men's NewSpringSuits $35 and $40 Our Buyer has just returned, from New York bringing with him the first of the New Spring Suits, each a perfect garment from the viewpoint of style, material and tailoring. Tweeds, checks aud pencil stripes, perfect m cut and tailoring, correct in the details that mark them distinctly of the 1922 season. Burgeaa-Xaah Main Floor Saturday-In Our Downstairs Store Saturday Buy Your Men's High Shoes Over 1,500 Pairs Men's Work Trousers , Lot No. 1 $1.49 Men's heavy work trousers in u quality that guarantees service. Xeat striped patterns in dark colors arc exceptionally low priced at $1.49. Lot No. 2 $2.95 Men's and Young Men's Trousers, black, gray and brown, striped patterns. Sizes 29 to 48. May be had plain or with cuffs. A bargain at $2.95. Bnra;ra-Xah Uonaalaira St.r This is an extra i'iuc bargain a very good lot of Men's Shoes, re duced especially for Saturday's selling.' $3 00 Wonderful shoes, with a Goodyear welt sole, made of brown calf or black kid leather of good grade. Sizes 6 to 11, widths A to E. - Saturday's Movie Kiddies. if Voi!tt,l n. n, al)( jojli . M, Tom Mix "A Ridin'. Romeo." .4ll.rlnM-.r ina I ..r. A Real Low Price on Sassy Jane Frocks 3 95 Kvcry tiiotlier who loves ti) nee her chil dren cunningly dressed in the most perfect tante knows how woii dcrful Sassy Jnua frocks are. They answer every purpose, for they are well and durably made of the best and inf Hirst materials. Little piils like -tiicni, too, for they are as varied in stylo as grownups, and they arc trim med with haud embroidery and colored ap plique in the most original fashion. Size G to 12. urgra-ab Jual.r Ra.a Talr4 floor O-OO Saturday in Our Jewelry Section Rhinestone Pins Extremely handsome bar pins in most at tractive designs, wonderfully low priced 50?, $1.00, $1.50 New Dress Girdles These graceful metal girdles are fashion's latest word. A variety of styles 50 to $7.95 Burs;eia-aiih .Mala floor 000 A Sale of Genuine Boston Bags These convenient shopping bags are made of genuine cowhide in tan, brown or black. 13, 14 and lo-incli sizes. Splendid values at S1.75 ' Buricaa-Xa.ih Main Floor . OOO ' Women 's Children s Lisle Hosiery Boys' and Uirls' Stockings in light, medium and heavy weights, in black, white, Russian ca!f and dark brown. Very fine quality. Sizes 6 to llJ2. Priced at 35; 3 for $1.00 Women's Imported Silk Lisle Hose with double soles, toes and Pointex heels, in black, white, the new suede gray, Russian calf, Paris tan, cordovan, navy and brown, per pair $1.25. Bnrseai-Saaa Main Floor 000 ' New Novelties for February 22 Those who are puzzled about novel and at tractive decorations for their parties, will find their problems solved in our lafge assortment which includes most appropriate tallies, place cards, cut-outs, luncheon sets, caps and gar lands, etc. Lady Fair Stationery A good quality paper, nicely boxed. There ar 2i sheets and envelopes, in pink, blue, buff and heliotrope. Specially priced at 39t? a box. Bargeaa-.Vaah Main Floor -ooo Clean-Up Day in Our Boys' Section Splendid values, each article greatly reduced and of a quality to give real service and "bov" wear. Boys' Corduroy Suits llandsome corduroy suits of the finest mate rials and workmanship. JJrr50 Low priced at Boys' Mackinaws Splendid all-wool mackinaws in all sizes, 6 to 18 years, reduced $750 Saturday to Boys' Velvet Suits Attractive well made suits in a variety of styles are remarkable, at ?fiOO each O Boys' Velvet Hats $1.00 ' BHra;ca-Katk Main Flo.r