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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-11
Twenty Years Ago

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Meyer Goldsmith was laid at rest In
Pleasant Hill cemetery. the funeral SER
vices being held at his home, 1919 Park
avenue at Ia The Veteran Firemen's
association and Odd Fellows were present
In body. Rabbi Rosenau had charge of
the ceremonies. The pailbearers were J.
Merritt, Max Meyer, l. oberfelder. Al
bert Heller. and two members from each
the firemen and Odd Fellows.
Jack the smasher" made q spectacular
debut in Omaha. He walked down Far
nam street and smashed vhomsosver he
chose. He met a woman and slapped her
resoundlngly on the cheek, whereupon he
was seized by an officer and taken to
police court. where he was fined 800 and
costs Only John Smith and John Doe
could be extracted from him for names.
A very pleasant evening was spent at
the home Of 1iiss Ida Rogers. ssz5 Parker
street by Misses, Ida and Nina Rogers.
Minds and Emma Pruitt. Carrie Kollertx.
Messrs Basier. Anderson. Bechtold. Koi.
lsrtx. Prultt and DR.. Jallings
In honor OF Miss Lucas Of Galesburg
and Mics Pidwell OF San Francisco Miss
EVA Manchester gave reception from 8
10 II .. 10.
Several Omaha physicians read papers
at the session OF the Nebraska State
Medical society's state convention. Or.
W. +. MIlroy had a paper on An IN
described Variety OF Hereditary odema."
Dr. W. o. Bridges discussed "Interstitisl
Nephritis"
II was Bishop Joyces turn TO preside
at the general conference Of the Meth
odista
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-11

Halt In r.rkf.A Progress.

Malt In Turkfxh FroRress.
The Turkish party Of progress has
called a halt on the freedom accorded
women In constsntinopie. The trsns.-
ton from the seelaslon OF former times
TO unrestricted liberty Of movement and
dress proved TOO severe q shock to In.
terpretsrs Of the prophets wishes and q
reaction has been dscreed. Orders have
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06
J0HNNIE,S DECISION.

LEFT note beneath dads plate
Last night in which tried to state
- What my position is on schools
An speIlin' books an states an
rules
Deer dad"-that was the way I-wrote
To him an put 1t In the Rote--
81 have decided / am sore
On school, SO won't go no more
When 1t begins. | want to go
An git Job to work at. 80
No more at present" wrote then
Beneath, "Your lovin' little Ben"
When dad turned up his plate an seen
The note he took II up between
His thumb an finger this away
An read 1t through an didn't say
A word, but give a sort O. frown
An folded II an laid it down
An ct his supper Then he lit
His pipe an set there smokin' 1t
Till bedtime. Then l said good night.
An he said: Good night, son! Sleep
tight!''
An when had got nearly half
The way upstairs heard him laugh.
This mornin' before come down
Dad had gone to his work In town,
An when turned my plate up. gee,
There was another note for me!
1t said: Dear son. by this you'll know
have decided you're to go
To school when school begins again.
Schools are for boys and work for men.
l work for you, SO you must be
Good and must go to school for me
Or else meet me out In the shed.
Dad" So I'll Just do as he said.
Omaha World Herald
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06
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Stuck Up For Him.

A case was being tried in the west
Of England. and at its termination the
Judge charged the jury. and they re-
tired for consultation. Hour after hour
passed and no verdict was brought IN.
The judges dinner hour arrived. and
he became hungry and impatient
Upon inquiry he learned that one OBJ
stinate jurymap was holding out
against eleven. That be could not
stand. and he ordered the twelve men
to be brought before him He told
them that In bis charge to them he had
50 plainly stated the case and the law
that the verdict ought 20 be unaui-
nous. and the man who permitted his
individual opinion 20 weigh against the
Judgment Of eleven men % wisdom
was unfit and disqualified ever again
% sct in the capacity Of juryman- At
the end of this excited haranEue a lit
tie squeaky voice came from one ~
the jurT. He said--Wm yOHr l0udship
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06
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'You would naturally think that, be-
ginning on the left. No. would light
the porch. No. 2 the parlor. No. 3 the
dining room. No. the bathroom and
No. the bedroom. But that is not
the way it works.
THE very first one is for the bath
room, No 2 is the porch light, No. )
lights the parlor. No 4 lights the bed
room and No. 5 lights the dining room.
"One evening last summer | wanted
to go downstairs and get drink of
water. All the lights were out be-
cause it was so warm and for other
reasons. Uncle Billy was taking
bath in the dark because it was too
warm to pull down the shade. did
not want any light because ! had re
tired and was just sneaking down in
my pajamas to get drink of water.
No shades were down anywhere. and
the families of the entire neighbor
hood were out on their respective
porches.
"Anna and the young man to whom
she is engaged were sitting on the front
steps. They didn't want any light.
what | wanted to do was to light
up the dining room for just minute.
so that would get light enough in the
hall to avoid the place where | knew
| must stub my toe at the turn of the
stairs. poked a peg, and there were
no results that could see.
II poked again. This act was fol-
lowed by a scream. There was also
applause from across the street and
then there came catcalls and such ex
pressions as oh. you Romeo and Ju
lietr There was also a commotiOn on
the front steps.
II quickly poked again. This time
there was a glaring light all around
me. and | was the recipient of cheers.
| hastened to relieve myself from the
embarrassing prominence. Then !
tried another light.
This time | capped the climax. A
splash was heard in the bathroom and
the stentorian tones of Uncle Bully
came through the night: High. there.
Turn of the light. Quick ! had at
tracted the attention OF the neighboF-
hood to Uncle Billy"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06
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Andrew Carnegie tells tale about
taking a German financler travelling
In America on visit to Niagara falls.
The millionaire. accustomed to out
bursts of wonderment and enthusiasm,
was not little astonished to see bis
Teutonic friend stand and gaze stolid-
ly minute after minute upon that roar
Ing cataract without evincing the faint
est emotion.
Finally, unable. as he admits, any
longer to conceal his chagrin and dis
appointment, Mr.. Carnegie turned to
his companion and asked:
.Don't you think that's wonderful
sightT'
''VotT' asked the German.
'Why, that gigantic body of water
pouring over that lofty precipice."
The gentleman from the Fatherland
stood for a few seconds longer, then
looked up blandly and asked:
well Watts to hinder it?"--Los An
geles Herald.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

NUMBER 3-What is the name and
address of the leading jeweler who
began business in this city 19 years
ago? Each one of these years is a
separate asset worth much to the pur-
chaser of merchandise as to the quail
ity of which he is forced to rely on
the word of the dealer. The custom
ers of many years ago are still his GUS
toners, besides lots of new ones. The
people have learned that anything
that is recommended to them in this
store will always turn out right. He
has a beautiful line of goods for the
holiday season. 1t is here that you
find the Gorham sterling silver and
silver plate. Hawkes. and Libby's cut
glass, the W. w. w. guaranteed rings,
the Ball watch, and many other supe-
rior lines. He is the official watch in
spector for the Southern Pacific r. r.
What is the name and ad
dress?
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06
NUMBER 24-where do

NUMBER 24-Where do these
people who really appreciate fine
work in photography sit for their
photographs? To whom do they go
when they wish, not just a good pho
tograph, but that superior quality of
work which is turned out from the
studio of a real artist p The charac-
ter of the work here is i'm a class by
itself and is appreciated by all. dis
eliminating people. The studio is To-
Gated right in the heart of the shop
ping district occupying several nicely
equipped rooms on the second floor.
1t has been under the present very
efficient management over one year.
Carbon and sepia portraits, interior
and commercial work, developing and
finishing. Give the name and the ad-
dress
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

4.t-.BER 2-'Tis here I'll string
my tuneful Tyre, and twang my merry
lutte, and draw sweet strains of vibrant
10Y from violin and flute. This is the
store that hath charms to soothe the
savage breast. Everything in music"
is the motto here. 1t is the store where
they have the Schumann pianos-a
piano that is in a class by itself for
tone and finish. They also have the
Gable & Nelson and other makes. They
will sell you piano here on very easy
terms-so that you can pay for it while
you are using it. They have big
stock of sheet music. They are head
quarters for Edison Photographs and
Records. What is the name and ad-
dress? 1t is one of the best places in
town to buy sewing machine.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

NUMBER 18-In this number we
suggest meat market in a modern
building that looks swell--a front that
opens full and ventilation that is per-
feet. The meats at this market are
the kind that are fed right. handled
right, cut right, and sold right" The
boys behind the block are smart,
good looking and very pleasant. 1t
is the market that appears so neat
and clean that look inside is an aid
to the appetite. They have nice
show cases equipped with cold stor-
age pipes, and everything to facilitate
the very best service. The Only thing
that is lacking in the equipment is
the old time meat market smell.
The family trade specialties have
made this market famous on account
of their excellence. What is the
name and address?
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

Pewter is best cleaned by washing
It with hot water, rubbing 1t with
fine sand and when dry polishing It
with leather
Mating splInters easily when swept
with a bare broom To preserve 1t
either clean It with a soft brush or
cover the broom with a gray canton
flannel bag.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

NUMBER 4-When you're blue, or
cold, or shiver with the grippe, the
chills, or liver; when the doctors auto
stands before your door; he'll write
down good and plain the drugs to
ease your pain, and say, "get this
made up quick at -- drug store" ="
This drug store is very central. 1t is
one of the best equipped drug stores
in the city. There are no old passe
goods on the shelves here. Every
thing is comparatively new and fresh
and modern. The store has not been
more than a hundred years here. 1t is
where they have the biggest plate mir
ror in town. 1t is the place where
they have the Arch family remedies.
Give the name and address.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

NUMBER pa painter was once
asked what he mixed his paints with.
He replied, with brains" We have
before YOU firm of painters who
use the same ingredient. They have
been spreading it on pretty thick"
around here for over two years. They
have a store full of paints, wall pa
per and decorative supplies of all
kinds. And they have their hands
full of contracts all the time They
can paper or calsomine that room,
or the whole house so as to get the
best results They always make
good job If they have to apply two
coats-and pair of pants. Another
feature with this firm is the manu-
facture of mirrors and art glass ef-
fects What is the name and ad-
dress?
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06
NUMBER 1S-Many people hav

NUMBER 13-Many people have
learned that it is not necessary to
travel down town to the business
center to get good groceries and fam
lily supplies at proper prices. The
high cost of living is due to high
rents as much as to any other one
cause In this number we introduce
lively grocery store that is not pay
ing high rents, because it is not in
the business district. Telephone lines
all lead to this store and their own
special delivery system reaches all
parts of the city very promptly. They
will sell you the very best brands of
goods and guarantee absolute salts
faction. What is the name of firm
and the location?
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06
NUMBER 25-where is The pIac,

NUMBER 25-Where is the place
in town to go to have a little fun and
pass off the time? Do you love to
shoot? How straight can you shoot?
Do you smoke, chew-Or eat candy
II you want to get healthy wealthy
and wise take an occasional look into
this place. during the holidays. There
will be special attractions. There
is never a dull minute around this
shop. II has been a going Institution
for years. 1t is the place in town
to turn the idle hours into busy min
utes What is the name and location
Of this good place
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

NUMBER 19-The one predomi-'
mating feature at this drug. store that
everybody will recognize is it's repu-
tation for the careful filing of ply
sician's prescriptions. This is not the
kind of drug store that advertises
liniment of such merit that when
applied to the stub end of a dogs
tail caused the said tail to grow out
perfectly, and then applied in the
same way to the severed piece, picked
up from the dust of the street, caus-
ed new dog to grow out--but the
kind that sells all first-class depend
able drugs, standard remedies and
sundries, in every case just what they
purport to be. 1t is the oldest drug
store in the city, druggist of expe-
rience and attainment at its head,
and competent assistants in every de-
partment What is the name and
address?
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

NUMBER 33-A prominent depart
ment store is now called to your at
tentiOn. 1t is located in a modern
building, of three stories. 1t can not
point to a long story of achievement
and growth-that is in the future.
They carry about everything but gro
ceries and hardware-dry goods,
clothing, furnishing goods, millinery,
shoes, hats, hosiery, etc. These goods
are new and down to date. 1t is
where you find the Gordon hose, the
Binner and La Camille corsets, the
Fashion shoe. 1t is the store where
they have the good looking, pleasant,
painstaking salespeople, who never
tire in making 1t easy and pleasant for
you to shop with them. Good merch-
andise and very low prices are the
additional features that draw trade to
this store. Give name and location.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06
NUMBER ae-In H. nlplng I'm

NUMBER 36-In these piping times
Of skimp and save il bchOoves the
head OF the family TO make his mon
ey stretch as far as possible. The sec
Ond-hand store is the one place where
this feat can be accomplished. Here
is an institution that came under
present control in the early part Of
this year II Is an interesting sight TO
walk down through the store and see
what has been gathered together.
They have about everything but a
secondhand COW. Their policy IL TO
buy everything that doesn't eat
There are bargains here In household
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06
NUMBER 5-This is the lead

NUMBER 5-This is the leading
cigar store and billiard emporium of
the city. Now. don't get in a hurry
and jump at conclusions. But it is the
leading one just the same. Hardly
know how to describe it so you will
not recognize it too readily There are
ust two pool tables and there is a
billiard table. It is a dull hour when
they are not all busy. 1t is the place
where gentlemen congregate and coin
the idle hours into busy minutes.
There is a big stock of cigars, tObac-
cos and smokers articles Give name
and address.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06
NUMBER 12-When YOU

INO4VHDIIIN z w IItII yUU dTF TFdWy
to get that buzz wagon" here is an
establishment that will interest you
greatly. The machine that is sold at
this garage is one of the most popular
in the whole automobile game There
are so many points in it's favor that
few people who investigate fail to de-
eide in it's favor. The new 1913 mod
ell all complete with every necessity
and convenience at 1886, is the great
est bargain in the auto world. You
are to give the name of this automo-
bile, also the name and location of
this garage. They do the highest class
of repair work at this garage, includ-
ing vulcanizing. Also carry full line
of auto supplies.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06
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NUMBER 1-'Tis not painted wood
nor polished stone, but hearts and fur
liture that make the home. This fur
niture store has been doing business
here many years, the last four years
lnder its present title. They have rs
eet front, all plate glass windows
hat attract the attention of every
over of the home Just as the holi-
days are coming they are unusually
inviting. They carry big stock of
furniture, carpets, wall paper and
house furnishings of every descrip-
ZION. They are the people who put
out that excellent mattress under their
own name. Also have the Osterm oor
and the Seeley mattress. 1t is the
home of the Hooser Kitchen Cabinet
Their picture department is very
pleasing. What is the name and ad-
dress of this company?
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06
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= KNOWLEDGE COMPETITION I

= Following will be found num-
4 Der of brief paragraphs, each I
= one bringing out a few of the I
: distinctive features or character Z
! istics of this city's business in !
! stitutions or professional men. I
= There is a query or two in each !
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J. first answers them correctly in y
= detail will be given choice of the =
; prizes noted above. The next i
) nearest correct will be given I
/ choice of the remaining prizes, 1
and so on till they are exhausted. I
j Names must not be abbreviat- I
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+ the firms advertising; street I
- numbers must be given correctly /
: and all answers must be neat and 4
: legible. There is no guessing !
+ about these. There is a clue in i
! every one by which the identity +
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! Answers may be sent by mail i
: or brought to this office any time j
:. before next Wednesday evening. =
! On Friday of next week the i
+ sequel of this feature will be pub i
= lished. At that time the prize T.
: winners will be announced and ~
Z they are then entitled to call and +
! get them. e
! The competition is open TO ev- +
Z cry one who reads this except +
: employees of the paper and their i
: relatives. +
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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06
NUMBER 2s-Before your gaze a

NUMBER 26-BefOre your gaze at
this time is a bakery-the one that
bakes that good bread--just like
mother used 10 bake when she had
good luck This is not the oldest
firm in the city but il is one that has
made many friends already. All bread
is baked out Of flour, but the fact
that some Of Il is better than Othe r.
is proof that the baking has much TO
do with the quality. The pies. cakes
and pastry OF an kinds that come
from this bakery are superior. They
have opened an inviting coffee and
lunch department which is bound 20
become very popular What Is the
name and location Of this bakery.
also give the name Of the proprietor.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06
.f-t.rF-F.i.-E-f.-I-F-E.-s.-i-4-s-s-s.-E.-
incredible.


While the agent was selling farm
machinery at the house, the friend at
the gate held his horse, and conver-
sation took place with the small boy
of the family.
With grave incredulity he was say
ing: Are you sure you are only nine
years old? think there must be
some mistake"
The boy was positive, but to make
sure, Mar he called, ''aln't just
nine years oldr
''Yes. son."
After a time he ventured. Say, mis-
ter. what made you think was more
than nine years old?'
"Why," said the stranger, "I could
not understand how you could get so
dirty In nine ears."-Christian Her
aid.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

NUMBER 35-Here is variety
store that is making great headway
toward showing some beautiful and
interesting things for the Christmas
holidays Heretofore Il has been 5.
10, Is and 25 cent store. but IL has
determined to climb the ladder higher
and will add a variety OF goods that
come higher. You will not find this
store right i'm the center Of the shop
ping district. II is IN the district OF
low rents, and will make II up to their
customers IN low prices. You viii
miss some great things II you pass
them by for the holidays. They are
live wires What is the name and
address,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06
NUMBER 11-The science Of RI

NUMBER 11-The science of re-
storing health is no longer dependent
on materia medica and surgery. The
pendulum is swinging the other way
and in the numerous methods of treat
mig disease that of Chiropractic is one
of the most popular. 1t is based on a
correct knowledge of the brain, spinal
chord and the nerves emanating
therefrom. Here is represented an in
stitution that gives advice in dietetics,
medical gymnastics and hydrotherapy,
presided over by a thoroughly quail
fed Chiropractor. Has a nicely equip
ped institution, with a lady attendant.
A Chiropractor so thoroughly under
stands the mechanism of the human
body and Chiropractic science that
they unerringly locate the cause of
your trouble without asking you a
question. What is the name and ad-
dress of this Chiropractor?
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06
NTrNIBFR t7-Wbo is tbe mill

NUMBER f7-WhO is the milliner
for men In Dallas2 This big store is
modern thrOughout-the place where
the smart dresses get their becom-
ing togs. Beautiful fixtures through
out-with goods 10 match. Every
thing the latest in mems furnishing
The place for the young men 10 get
ahead" Likewise the place for the
elder ones to come back" Il is the
store where the Sophomore clothes.
and Schloss Bros fine tailored gar
ments fnd the door % the open mar
keL 10 is the store that has the
Mallory and Stetson hats. the Flor
sheim and Gotham shoe. the Ever
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

NUMBER 16-Here we introduce
one Of the best looking grocery stores
in the city. It has not been under
the present ownership more than a
hundred years. but il is making good.
When you enter the cOmmodious veg
etable fountain is the first thing to
catch the eye: further back is the en-
closed screen for many good things
cheese. honey, etc. on either side
are shelves and tables containing the
latest and best brands Of staple and
fancy groceries and table delicacies.
IL will be found the sanitary grocery
store. II is the store where they
have the Amber blend OF coffee
many people will have no other cof-
fee but the Amber blend. Give the
name and address OF this grocer.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

NUMBER 2S-This number repre-
sents one of the busiest industrial in
stitutions in the city 1t is hive of
industry six days in week and gives
employment to a number of men.
They manufacture doors and windows,
frames, inside finish Of every descrip-
tion-bank, office and store fittings,
cabinet stair and general mill work.
What is the name and address?