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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-07

vTTHEN Spring bursts forth
w And the days grow warm
~ Such wonderful sight there'1l
OF Ocean blue" of Sea FOAM too.
In marvellous mystery.
The mist" will arise before your.
Then an ominous gray "Typhoon"
win cloud the sky of a passerby
With timely but mild Monsoon"
Now I've written a ditty.
think very pretty.
1t portends the future, ] say. .
And the words I have quoted
Are "colors'' I've noted,
For the new Spring Styles,
By the way. NJ
MY, BUT there are good things
wi being offered at Thompson Bel
49, denis January Clearance Sale
and l tell you 1t pays to shop where
you can save on such high-grade mer-
chandfse. There is an exceptional in
ducement to buy linens, for there are
many linens that cannot be duplicated
at the present time, regardless of
price. Turn to their large ad and
markable! You'll certainly want to
see for yourself the desirable things
offered.
Mt EVER were fabrics more alluring
IN to wear for social events.
OUCH smart wearing apparel for
~ women and young girls Tiny
tots, too, can be so beautifully
cialty Shop--1s12 Farnam. I was in
there the other day and was so de-
lighted with the great reduction I
found on all garments that / want to
tell you about It There Is rs per
cent discount on women's dresses
331-3 off on women's and girls coats,
and such rare bargains In suits that
you'd best see them yourself--and, re-
member, it's cash sale.
m HE blouse that extends over the
skirt is popular I saw two such
beautiful models lin Georgette
with pleated peplums, in one of our
select shops. One was tete de nigre
touched up with a dash of gold, which
made 1t extremely striking-the other
OF lovely canary shade.
TTToRRIED about facial blernishes?
wv How faulty complexion de-
tracts from ones appearance!
s.. Do take your worries" to Miss
Johnston, Comfort Shop, Rose BLDG
and come away happy. Her scalp
treatments, too, are very beneficial
m HE feminine heart certainly de-
lights in. pretty. handmade uf-
dergarments-and Miss Cole,
Lingerie Shop. sos Bee Bldg. certainly
makes the loveliest you ever saw. See
her about having your material from
the January white sales made up. al
WHY not surprise your husband by
w having some pajamas or shirts
made from the silks now on
sale? There are some materials so
suitable for that purpose.
LINGUISTIC enough for a fairy
NJ queen are the hand made laces
shown at The ALA shop--that
attractive Oriental place. 207 SO. 18th
ST. For the girl who simply adores
pretty Endorsements i can't imagine
anything she'd love. more than some
Of these choice Philippine and French
laces and insertions to adorn her
] lingerie-priced from zoe to $3.50 per
yard. There are edges in Cluny and
E filet-so genuinely rare. Medallions
& in filet, so appropriate for inserts
in center-pieces and lamp shades.
-
INTERESTED! They are still selling
that very beautiful Grueby pottery
l at Orchard & wilhelmis gift de-
partment-at one third off. Splendid
for birthday or wedding presents.
DIcTuRE frames With darling l litsls
= which the houri Of Persia might
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-07
Her First Communion.
l1eI Vubg OUnlsuf5uA' M n
BY Veronica Carter. Aged II Yearsq
4517 Lafayette Avenue, Omaha. 81
NJ D~I Ga sA WI

By Veronica Carter, Aged II Yearsa
ASH Lafayette Avenue, Omaha. Fl
Neb. Red, Side. NJ
haven't written for q long time 50
thought | would now. lst
In the spring Of 1912 group Of,
girls were sitting in front Of CATH
Ollie church and were talking about
what they were going to wear on the
following Sunday when they were
going to take holy communion. IN
II am going to wear real silks,
said Amy Smith.
sand | am going to wear some.
real silk stockings" said Alice Daily,
"What are you going to wears
Agnes?" asked the girls. !
Agnes did not answer for she had
had a hard time since her father
died.
She remembered the little white
calico dress she was to wear, and she
loved it for she could not, forget her
mother who worked hard to get il.
That mother was happy to think
her daughter was going to take her
holy communion. That night Agnes
dreamed that she was going into the
little country church and she smelled
the perfume of the roses.
She dreamed that she was at the
theater and our Lord and the Blessed
Virgin Mary appeared on the altar
and when He came to her He turned
to His mother and said, This is my
chosen one" When she awoke she
thought il was true. W.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-07
Little Stories of Little Folk
prize Story,)
Dog Is Hero.
By Herbert Edee, Pawnee City, Neb
@ Red Side.

By Herbert Edee, Pawnee City, Neb.
| Red Side.
Spot lay painting on the curbing OPP
posite the ten-story manufacturing
building, from which emerged clouds
of suffocating black smoke and the
smell of burning rubber The dog,
mascot Of fire truck, No, IS. New
York City, had led the three grays,
which pulled the heavy truck. a lively
chase.
1t was half past ten of dark and
windy night and he sat on the other
side of the street, his tongue lolling
half way from his mouth. He saw
his master as he hurried to and from
the burning building. shouting an
order here or a word of encourage
ment there.
| Spot loved his master and he kept
his eyes on him constantly. He saw
his master go into the building, but
he soon returned only to again
ascend the stairway leading to the
upper story from which flames were
now escaping. Once his master went
in but did not come out as quickly as
! usual. Spot began to grow uneasy.
He paced back and forth across the
walk until he could stand it no longer.
He jumped across the hose, which
was strung out across the road, and
dashed up the stairway, which his
master had taken some time before.
The fremen had found that the
fire was coming mostly from a little
ante-room, which the chemists of the
rubber company used for their ex-
periments. This room, however, was
locked and try as they would no en-
trance could be obtained.
At last the captain rushed up the
stairs to where the men were work.
ing. He took his Ratchet and tried
to chop 4 hole in the wall through
which the stream of haSe would be
directed
Suddenly there was crash and the
captain disappeared. The men hunted
everywhere but could not find him.
As they hunted for him something
dashed by them. In few minutes
they were led by dog whose fur was
all singed, to where the captain lay.
He had chopped hole through the
door Of the room and after falling
through was suffocated by the fumes.
1t was happy dog which led them
down the steps of the building which
the hosemen had now gotten under
their control. The captain was soon
revived and sent home.
Spot is still mascot of truck COM
pany No. IS. The entire company
thought it best not to reduce him in
rank because Of his offense.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-07
ed. They could not think what !,

Ned. They could not think what ltf
could be.
Mamma said they would have tef
open it and find out. They thought
they would see what was in theirs
stockings first, but before they GOT
half way down to the foot they conal
cluded they could not wait, but must
open the package right of. g
Papa gave them his knife and Ned
cut the string. Then Mamie began
to pull open the wrapper. There werea
several papers, for the package was
very long. Finally they got to the
last one, and what shout there was2
for there lay Cousin Jack He was
red in the face from being coveredf
up so long and trying to keep from
laughing. "
How they did laugh, and what d
merry time they hadi Jack had Gomez
the night before, after they had gonea
to bed. 1t was mamma who thought
Of making a Christmas surprise out
of him. She did not wrap him u2
until Just before Ned and Mamie
came down, md papa had watched to
see that they did not get IN until all
was we'll Goodbye Busy Bees. n
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-07

have Professionalism lacuuered
ones-burnished gold and crude pola-
chrome. A glad abiding place for
the face of the most beloved.
TT ATS from the Drahos-Luttig Shop
m are alive with individuality of
expression which makes for dis
Effectiveness and good taste. Mrs. Lut-
tig showed me two little Chapesux
which were certainly novel In design,
One Of emerald green Rajah and the
other In Chrysanthemum braid lined
with purple silk and huge bunch
of purple grapes nesting against the
crown.
NH. MY! Candy hungry? Well!
Az next time time you feel that
way step into the Merritt Drug
.stores-munch mouthful and take
.Goodies"---the highly toothsome-the
meit-in-your-m sort. Homemade
candles appeal to those Of fastidious
tastes and Merritt has the kind YOU
will want the moment you try them
Chocolate-dipped cherries, cream-nut
patties, taffy or caramels
n EGTNNING tomorrow and all.
r. week, The Ideal Hair Parlors,
Baird Bldg, will have sale Of
high-grade hair goods-such an oppor-
tunity to renew your switches or to
buy some of those bewitching curls
for the up-to-date couture.
N AME Fashion decides the high
couture for evening and dress,
occasions.
TT AIR ornaments of grace and
ri beauty made Of platinum set
- with sparkling imported rhine
stones, the latest vogue for evening
wear.
m HE attractive windows Of Napier's
Booterie in the Rose Bldg. are
= showing a varied assortment of
black shoes-and there are some de-
cidedfy clever models in ,ail-over kid
or patent vamp with kid top in
and $500. This ! Is certainly very
moderate for such woodworking boots.
in this day when we hear SO much
about the High Cost Of Leather.
TT EELS seem to be an important
RI factor when Milady chooses her
- boots for the Spring season. For
dress occasions she demands the ex-
treme Louis XIV heel--but the COM
Portable one and one-half inch heel is
very smart on her strolling boot,
A PPLAUsE, Indeed. there was.
"A after the Yale boys sang Poor
q 4 \ Butterfly. .. Buy copy from Mr..
Patton at Hospe's--soc.
r WONDER If you're anticipating as
much as am the pleasure of
= hearing John Mccormack sing
those lovely Irish luIlabies Of his.
r WANT to particularly emphasize
the fact that The Ideal Pleating
- Company does hemstitching, picot
edging, embroidering. braiding, bead
ing, button holes, buttons and pleating.
Mr.. vermehren is so helpful In sug
costing the latest decorative touches
for your gown. *
TT MUST be comfort to the soui
of Della Robbia to glance down
i at America from heaven--if that
remark is geographically correct--and
watch the appreciation Of the revival
of the wonderful paste he discovered
and the reproduction of his exquisite
modelling. Is It the European war
that is giving Us American color
sense? fsA
r UNDERSTAND that the mode OF
the moment in Paris is jet en-
i broidery.
n HERS! The A Hospe Co. is put
ting on their famous Jitney
~ Piano Sale-which also Includes
Piano-PIayers- Just think Of It'll For
800 down yooN can have set aside
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-07
Bank Clearing Figures
Continue to Forge Ahead

Omaha bank clearings continued to
keep up with the pace established by
1916 in the first week of 1917, mark
ing up a gain Of over 100000 over
the first week of 1916, despite the
fact that there were only FIVE bank
ing days during the week this year,
while there were six banking days
during the corresponding week a year
ago. The clearings for the week this
year were $28,387 ,264.o1, while the
clearings for the first week of 1916
were $25,825, 494.59.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-07
(Honorable Mention.)
An Imagined Visit.

BY Jeannettc O1phdnt, aged IT
Years, 402 South Garfield Ave
. Hastings, Neb. Blue Side.
One afternoon three friends OF mine
and myself packed our grips and
bundles and thought we would take
a trip to see John Burroughs.
We took the train from Hastings,
Neb., to New York. Then we took a
boat UP the Hudson river. We left the
boat and walked into the woods. We
saw many beautiful things during our
walk through the large woods.
At last we could see John Bur
roughs standing in the doorway OF his
cabin study.
He was a tafl. kind-hearted old
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-07
What | Did Christmas.

BY Mamie Berck, Aged II Years.
Osceola, Neb. Red Side. 4
On Saturday we went to the churcl,i
where | had a piece to speak and my
sister had two songs and one piece
also n
The next day | received my pres
ents, which we're bracelet, a mani
curing set, book and three hand-
kerchiefs II
On Monday my Uncle George came
over about II o'clock We had big
dinner about o'clock. We played
crockinole the rest of the afternoon.
l think we had very nice time. N
! would like to have some of the
Busy Bees write to me IA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-07
A Christmas Surprise.
By Lucy Studeny, Age IL, Verdig
Neb. Blue Side.

BY Lucy Studeny, Age Z, Verdigris,
Neb. Blue Side.
The night before Christmas Ned
and Mamie hung up their stockings.
Ned's was red and Mamie's was blue.
Ned's was the larger, because he was
two years older but Mamie said
Santa Claus could put some of her
presents under her stocking.
They woke up very early on Christ
mas morning. They ran downstairs
and there hung their stockings, so
full that they were running over.
Right under the stockings lay large
package, done up in paper and tied
with string. 1t was larger than
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-07
Likes Prize Book.

By Eleanor NJ. Kirk, Stockham, Neb.
t... Red Side, 81
| want to thank you for the beau
tiful prize book that you sent me.
The stories in it are very interesting.
| will inclose a poem which I conf
posed myself and I wish you would
publish it, if you think fit to do so.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-07
Rules for Young Writers

!. Write plainly on one aide Of the
paper only md number the pages.
q. Use pen and ink, not pencil.
5. Short and pointed articles will he
given preference. DO not use over $50
words.
4.--oriEinal stories or letter. only will
be used.
D. Write your name, age and address
at the top Of the first page.
A prise book will be given each week
for the best contribution.
Address all communications 10 Chill
dren's Department, Omaha Bee. Omaha,
Neb.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-07
Receives Prize Book

BY Eva Meyer, West Point Neb.
Blue Side.
| received the book, "Handicraft for
Handy Girls" which you sent me. II
very much for it.
is very interesting and ! thank you
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-07
The Birth of the Rose.
By Martin Lane, Aged 10 Yes
CnaAa MaL d. C.la

By Martin Lane, Aged 10 Years.
Genoa, Neb. Red Side.
Once upon time there was a
maiden who went out in garden that
was not hers. Just as she stepped into
the garden she changed into large
rose, because she had red dress on.
One day the fairy that owned the
garden came and, seeing the rose, she
picked it and kept it. This is how
there came to be roses. | hope Mr..
Waste Basket has gone to bed. hope
to win prize someday. This is the
second time have written.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-07
Bad Courhg Fcyerish? Gripoys

These ailments weaken your system. don't
wait. Use Or. Belts Pine-Tar- Honey. 1t
allsys inflammation, kills germs Csc. All
druggists. Acknowledgement
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-07
Reads Bee First Thing.

By Helen Crabb,, Aged 9 Years. 40l6
North Thirty-fourth Avenue,
.. Omaha. Red Side. .
We take The Omaha Bee and | am
very interested in it. The first thing
every Sunday morning | get the Busy
Bees page to read. ! would like to
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-07
The Busy Bees Their Own Page

IN HIS the first Sunday of the New fitting take
inventory of what page has done during the and
what do this Hundreds Busy Bee
and stories have been read by the editor during the
- of them extremely wewrtten vegng
children
degrees between good fair and Indifferent Others
mal but copied from children's books
The Busy Bee Editor likes believe copied
the children
Busy Bees enjoy them we'll forgetting that the Busy Bee pet
cay state that original contributions will be
Let continue maintain the high standard page Each
little boy and girl find things
circle home school, about things that have under
material send the Busy Bee editor
Later the Busy editor will interesting
Q make
II story letter published Sunday
the Busy Bee editors desk than possibly be printed
sometimes takes few Sundays Watch
each week and will be rewarded BY finding letter print
Gardner and Jeanette ohan both of the Blue side
abb mention /"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-07

Join the Red Side, because II Is my
own color. ! hope my letter is in
print next Sunday. Will close, wish
ing success to the Red Side. Sc
goodbye.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-07
Honesty Is the Best Policy"

By Bertha Hiebert, Aged IA Years
Route 3, Hampton, Neb. Red Side.
Once upon time there lived a lit
tie boy whose name was Bob. His
father died when he was but 2 years
old, but he had a kind mother and a
little brother, Bcnnie.
1t was week before Christmas and
one morning when Bob was walking
along the street he saw well filled
pocketbook. He picked it up and was
just going to go home, when a hand
fell on his shoulder. That's mine
said voice. Bob gave it to him. The
man who had taken it away from
him, told Bob that he must have lost
it. He gave Bob $40, for he saw
that Bob was a poor boy Bob went
home happy and told his mother and
Bonnie. They bought things that they
needed
Bob went on selling papers, when
one day man gave him place in his
Office and he became a rich man
Honesty is the best policy" .
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-07

January sales profusn splendid
gains offered IN be delighted lend the way
making purchases for readers who
smart shops Or you're planning party help by pur
thing G. O. 1Gt
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-07
Our School House.
By Bernice Merryweather, Age,

By Bernice Merryweather, Aged 10
Years, Valley, Ncb. Blue Side
Our school house has two rooms.
In room one the teachers name is
Alma Bergstrom. My teachers name
Is Esther Dearden. | am in the fourth
grade. Last year our school house
burned down. The name of our
school is the Elm Tree school, dis
trict No. IS. We have a new piano.
The time the school house was burned
down the old piano was burned
pretty badly, so that they could not
do anything with it. This is the first
time have ever written to the Busy
Bees page. read the stories every
Monday. | hope to see my story in
print, Goodbye, Busy Bees.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-07
Fisher Boy Becomes Painter.
BY Ruby Finncrn, Aged 7, Denisol
la. Blue Side.

/
BY Ruby Finncrn, Aged 7, Denison
la. Blue Side.
Once there was a boy named Hans.
His parents were very poor. All they
had was little hut to live m and .
little boat for Hans father, who was
a fisherman. All the men in the viii
lage we're fishermen. Indeed, there
was no other work to do, Every
morning they sailed away on the sea,
and at night brought their fish home.
It was hard work to catch the FISH,
then the women would pack them in
salt and sell them to the trader who
came once in while and took them
away.
The other boys were content to go
out in the boats with their fathers ev-
cry day, but Hans had some notions
Of his own. He used to draw pictures
with bits Of charcoal. One day Hans
asked his father, why do you not
60 to the market and sell the FISH
while they are fresh from the scar
They would bring much more
money" Because no one has ever
done it before. They have all the
fish they want brought in BY their
own fishermen. "But one fine morning
he took basket of FISH and started
for town. II was many miles away,
but Hans reached it at last and cried
out his fish in a CHEEKY voice from
door to door.
The ladies, liking his bright eyes
and pleasant voice, bought all his fish
at a good price. And then Hans
trudgei home with his money safe id
his pocket. He went again and again
and soon became richer than my FISH
erman in the village and soon had
enough money 10 60 to Copenhagen
and study art. He did so well that
a great painter took him to his home
and taught him and in time Hans be-
came famous painter. W
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-07

gentleman. with very white beard
and hair, He didn't see us until we
whistled to him and then he took
US into his cabin-study to rest up.
There we're many strange things in
the study; there were birds feathers,
eggs and fungi, which he gathered at
the foot of the mountains. There were
many sweet smelling flowers in
vases, and also in books. He read
many Of his poems to US.
We pitched tent near his cabin
study, which was made out OF slabs
Of old trees, so he named it "Slab-
Sides"
We went fishing in little lake
near his study, where caught FIVE
fish, We also went picnicking and
hiking in the woods.
We had very good time during
our visit, and when we got ready to
go back home he gave us lots OF
poems. He helped us pack our things
nicely in our suitcases, and gave US
some money to get our lunch to take
with US on the train.
We said goodbye to him and told
him we enjoyed our visit very much.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-07

Bee Want Ads Produce Results,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-07
Prairie Dog Town.

By Emma Hiebert, Aged II Years,
Route 3, Hampton, Neb. Red Side.
/ will write little story about prai-
rie dogs and how they live. They
build big dam, first digging big
hole and after few feet they dig
about three or four tunnels. When it
is real nice they sit on their dam and
when person comes near them,
down the hole they 60. All q person
can see is their tail.
Whenever It is going to rain they
fix up their dams so much higher and
when they desert their old place, rat
tlesnakes make it their home.
We used to live in Kansas, where I
have seen a number of prairie dogs
/ will write again some time, so good
bye. wish you Busy Bees all merry
Christmas and happy New Year
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-07
Our Pet Squirrel.

By Bethel Jennings, Aged 10 Years.
Route 2 Fullerton, Neb. Blue Side.
One morning last summer we saw
little squirrel on the doorstep. We
went out to catch it and it ran to a
nearby tree. 1t ran up the tree about
two feet and stopped as il waiting for
us to feed it, got some bread and
he ate it from my hand. As he was
so tame we decided he was some
ones pet that had gotten away.
Every day he would come to the
door and chirp and we would feed
him walnuts, cake and bread. He
would sit in my lap while eating it.
One morning we found him drowned
in the tank. He had climbed on the
side Of it for drink and had fallen
in. As it was steel tank and only
half full Of water he could not climb
up the side of it to get out. We felt
very badly to lose our little pet.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-25
REPORr;.
New Orleans Cotton.

New Orleans, Oct. 24.-The cotton market here was irregular and excit- ed ,arly today, cold weather over th< belt encouragaing buying, while against this was liquidation from re cent buyers who wanted their prof ts Tomorrow's census bureau report or ginning and closing of the exchange st II o'clock today complicated mat. ters. Around the opening prices wer' 1 70 23 points up but there was quick fn'l to a level of to 13 points undo voteerd y-'s clcsa At +''e ard If Y first half hcu,. the ',1Nrket stood at E n'. rise of 5 to IS points.
 Efforts of shorts to 'iquidate o. 'ob,r contracts, the bullish showinc of the weekly weather reports and ex pectations of small ginning return: tomorrow stimulated buying and pric- es late in the session were 19 to 3; points up except on October, the spo' position, which was 75 points up at 2s cents. tho highest future quotation ever recorded in this market.
 Cotton closed at an davance of 6 tt 15 points except on October, whicl was 75 points up. The range: