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Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14
CHILDREN CALL
FOR BIRD BOOKS
AT The LIBRARY
Many Signs of Interest Being
Taken In Audubon SoCiety'S
Nature Essay
Contest.

That Omaha school children are
already interested in the coming Ne
braska Audubon society contest is
shown by reports from the public
library that calls for books on nature
study and birds have grown more
frequent arr~Cg children.
Leaders OF the society. in formu-
lating this contest, the dates and
rules Of which are to be announced
soon, have prepared list OF 200
practice questions for the school
children to study before receiving
the final examination. Fifty of these
questions have been published.
Valuable prizes will be given the
winners of the contest, from kodaks
books and compasses to hiking boots
and field glasses. Each child, upon
payment OF fee of 10 cents, auto
matically becomes Junior Audi
bon.
Third Question Group.
The third group of questions to be
studied follows:
/. Do birds more commonly walk or
Z. What bird has foster parents to care
for II when young?
3 why should we he sure to put out
food for winter birds after an ice or sleet
storm? -
l. Is the chickadee friendly to human
beings?
S. At what season is the chickadee
seen?
6. Is the chickadee solitary ip winter
or do we usually see him in groups?
T. How would you describe his disposi-
tlon?
s. Does the plumage Of a bird keep
bright all summer?
g. Is the goldfinch dressed the same in
summer as in winter?
10. What common Wild flower furnishes
much of the goldfinchs food in fall and
winter?
II. How may the male of the majority
OF our song birds be distinguished from
the female?
IL. why is the female bird so clad?
Which Flies First.
IS. In migrating northward. which
bird precedes, male or female?
II. How long does the woodpecker oc-
cupy his nest or chamber?
Is. Which birds occupy this nest the
next season?
l6. What relation are these birds to the
woodpeckor?
II. Out OF what color of material do
birds build their nests and why?
Is what bird does not alight on its
nest but flies into 1t?
49, How many eggs has this bird, and
how long does it take for them to hatch?
20 Which bird builds the ideal nest?
Where is it built?
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

Cold and Grip germs
find their earliest victims
among those who are weak
and run down and whose
resisting power is lowest.
The pure food elements
in Father Johns Medicine
build energy to resist cold
and Grip germs.
The gentle laxative ef-
feet of Father Johns Medi-
cine helps to drive out i'm
purities.
You are safe when you
take Father Johns Medi-
cine because it is guaran-
teed free from alcohol or
dangerous drugs in any
form. 60 year. i. use.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14
Three Negro Deserters of
U. S. Army Caught In Mexico


Mexico City, Feb. l3.-Three ne
gro deserters from the American
army have been captured near Ma
cozari by Mexican troops, accord
Ing to a report received at the War
department here. Orders have been
issued to prevent other members of
the same outfit from entering Mex
ico should they also desert.
Following the appearance of two
United States airplanes over San
[sidro, chihuahua, orders have been
issued to watch carefully for the ap
pearance of others and capture the
pilots if they land. A new protest
to Washington is being formulated
by the Mexican government.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14
Husbands Pompadour
Leads to Divorce Action

Chicago. Feb. l3.-Becauss he
Slept with a stocking pressed over
his head to preserve the splendor OF
his pompadour," Mrs. Alice u
Owen, an actress, filed suit for di-
voree here against Harry o. Owen,
wealthy hide dealer OF Gary, Ind.
Mrs. Owen in her divorce bill also
objected to her hubby's use of "ex-|
cellent cologne"
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

street. left yesterday for York, Neb.,
where he was called by the death
of his mother, Mrs. Caroline Beck.
rs years old. Mrs. Beck had been a
resident of Nebraska for so years,
coming to this state from Illinois,
She had been an invalid for IA years.
Burial will be at York.
Hold Annual Meeting-The annual
meeting of the stockholders of the
Allied Stores was held at the Pax
ton hotel Wednesday night. The di.
rectors for 1919 We're unanimously
reelected for the ensuing year. John
Fl. Bolan, purchasing agent, was
elected as an additional director.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

Inns, Justice of the peace, will leave
today to make her future home
in New York City. She was clerk
10 years in the office of the late Will
liam Altstadt, justice of the peace.
Appointed Truant Oflicer-Paul >:
McAulay. former superintendent or
the State Home for Girls at Geneva.
Neb., has been appointed pubic
school truant officer with jurisdic'
ton in the South Side, which posi-
ton he held before going to Geneva.
Start Army School-The Omaha
recruiting station was notified that
the vocational officer at Camp Dodge,
Des Moines, Ia. was ready to start
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14
Policeman Prevents
Runaway Truck From
Smashing Into Crowd

Policeman Farmer, a traffic Off
Ger, prevented a runaway automobile
truck from smashing into group
of persons waiting for a street Car
at Twenty-fourth and Farnam streets
at $50 Thursday afternoon when he
leaped to the running board of the
truck and steered it to the sidewalk
The truck crashed through the
plate glass front OF the King drug
store. No one was injured.
Leonard O'Dea, Twenty-sixth and
P streets, driver of the truck, was
arrested for allowing the car to stand
on a hill without brakes being ap-
piled. He was fined SIS and costs
III Central police court yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

next Monday a course in tractor
operation and farm mechanism. II
was requested recruits for motorized
field artillery be sent to Camp Dodge.
Succumbs to Pncumonia-Fune
services for II. p. Jensen, As years
old, street car motorman. who died
Thursday Of pneumonia at his home,
1865 South Twenty.eighth avenue,
will be held at $3.50 Sunday after.
noon at the Johnson & Swanson
chapel, Twenty.second and Cunning
streets. Burial will be in West Lawn
cemetery.
Pioneer Woman Dies-Dwight II.
Beck, 1903 North Thirty.fourth
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

held at the Duffy & Johnson par
lors at 10 Saturday morning. Burial
will be in West Lawn cemetery She
is survived by one son, Charles +,
Stevens. Mrs. Stevens was born in
England and came to this country
64 years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

To stop street cars at railroad
crossings or draw bridges should
a motorman ignore signal an in
ventor has designed a spring bum
per to be raised level with their
front sills.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

The directors and officers are: G. A.
Bryan. president and general man.
ager; Mr.. Bolan, vice president and
purchasing agent; c. f. Seeley,
treasurer; Wayne E. Sawtell, secre.
tarY and general counsel.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14
Funeral of Woman, Aged 80,
To Be Held This Morning

Funeral services for Mrs. Edna
Stevens, 90 years old, who died of
heart disease Thursday at her home,
Ell South Twelfth street. will be
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14
Brief Cltg NeWs
Have Root Print it-Beacon Pre-

Have Root Print lt---Beacon Press
Library 4 Silk Shade Lamps. 25 pct.
redu'n. Burgess-Granden Co.-Adv.
Army Retail Store-The army re-
tail store in the Ak.Sar-Ben den,
North Twentieth and Burdette
streets, announces new line OF
groceries and raincoats. The latter
range in price from 81 to $40.
To Go to New York-Lucy Clark,
clerk in the Office Of George S. Col
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-04-10

average in intelligence, for he has not
usurped the best spots for himself,
being content to give other talent
with the piece a chance to show their
accomplishments. Miss Florence Nc
Claim whose vivaciousness is known
| throughout the country is seen as the
Dainty Leading Lady OF Hello 1919"
and believe me she looks like mil
lion dollars. And she is some jazz
stopper.
Others in the cast are Dyke Thom-
as, Alice Ramsey, Paul Floyd. Daisey
Martin, Robert Davis, Margaret Scott,
Tiny Ray BODY Jones and many 9th.
ers. The show is presented in twelve
scenes. And the wardrobe is the
most costly wardrobe that could be
found in New York City.
The show has played in the largest
cities in America having played New
York, Philadelphia, Washington, Balti-
more, and is coming direct to your
| city from ten weeks run in Chicago
at the Grand theatre and in all of the
above cities the show has Mayed to
standing room only, so this is a guar
antee what Hello 1919" brings to
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-04-10

been interested in the mysteries of
the interior OF Africa. Many eXpedi-
tions have been made into the dan
gerous land to exploit it for the edu-
cation of the civilized world Each
expedition had its terrible tale of
danger and death. But few of the ex-
plorers returned alive. jungle
Dramas" is a story full of spell-bind-
ing adventure in this unknown land.
In this picture we have the dangers
of the tigers, lions, alligators, leop-
ards and other ferocious and man-eat-
ing beasts OF the wilds. Before your
very eyes you see the fight for life
between the actors of this series and
the wild beasts of the jungle. Besides
the element of thrill and sensation,
there is the educational quality show
ing the life of these denizens of inter
iOr Africa.
Jungle Dramas is a series which
will never be forgotten. 1t will grip
and hold you in suspense as no pic
ture has ever done The BLACK
Orchard" is the first of these dramas
and will be shown Wednesday even
ing, April 14th at the Lincoln Thea
tire, and every Wednesday thereafter.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-04-10

seen TO wipe tears from their eyes es
pecially when she and Mrs. Morrison
pleaded for her liberty. Gertrude
Reed was truly a favorite with the
audience. She was clear and distinct
and very pleasing and won for her
self reputation as being exception
ally good. Her makeup was fine.
Louis Cave, as the hero, in the play
was a Prince. He took his time, and
went right into the hearts of his aud
ience and remained there until the
end. j. F. Collins the Colonel, was at
his best. He was a typical Colonel
and held his audience spell bound.
If it had, not been known that it was
a local cast, one would have believed
them professionals, they played just
that we'll Mrs. Carrie Watkins re
ceived the first prize of $500 for sell.
ing the most tickets; Mrs. Abram
$1,000 the second prize. Excellent
music was rendered by Western Uni
versity orchestra.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-04-10
THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET ELEc,
TED.

In one of the most hotly contested
elections ever held in this city in
which it was alleged fraud, gang-tac-
ties, slugging, repeating and ballot-boX
stuffing was rampant, the Democrats
succeeded in re-electing Mayor Cow
gill and the Democratic ticket. The
most riotous scenes ever witnessed at
an election occurred in some of the
precincts and much ill-feeling has been
aroused over the flagrant violations OF
the law to which the police refuse to
pay heed. The Republicans succeed.
ed in electing six members of the Low.
er House of the Common Council.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-04-10
FASHION SHOW A SUCCESS

DR.. D. NJ. Miller, j. D. Bowser. DR.. f.
B. Ramsey. ]. J. Allen, S. r. Hop
kins, F. A. McWilliams Rev J. w,
Hurse, Dr. ]. E. Perry. DR.. A. r. Eagle
son, +. A. Harris, Dr. Z. A. Walker,
F. H. Payne. j. A. Wilson, NJ. Young
and Nahum Daniel Brascher Chicago,
representing the Associated Negro
Press.
The following cities will be visited
by the party: Leave Kansas City,
April 9th. arrive Memphis, Tenn.
April 10; Birmingham, Ala, April II;
Montgomery. Ala. April 18th; Che
haw, Ala. April 18th; Tuskegee April
18th; leave Tuskegee April 18th, ar
rive at Atlanta, April 18th. Leave
Atlanta April 18th: Nashville, Tenn.
April 18th; Louisville, KY. April Goth;
ST. Louis, Mo-, April 2lst. arriving
back in Kansas City. April 22nd.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-04-10

The trip was organized by Prof.
Lee for the purpose of bringing about
a closer business relation between
race business men in other sections
of the country. Prof. Lee is not only
one of the distinguished educators in
the State of Missouri, but he is also
notable student of the social and
economic life of our people. Business
men here are prophesying success
full and profitable outcome as re
suit of the proposed trip.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-04-10
LEADING RACE MEN VISIT
TUSkEGEE.

Founders Day at Tuskegee this
year will be graced by the presence
of delegation of business men from
this city. The trip has been planned
by Prof. j. r, f. Lee. the principal of
the Lincoln High School and includes
stops at many of the larger cities
throughout the states of Alabama and
Tennessee and entertainment by the
various Business leagues in these
places.
Among the men who will comprise
the party are: DR.. f. c. Bunch. c. H.
Galloway, n. C. Crews, Editor the
Kansas City Sun, l.. S. Jefferson. DR..
II. NJ. Smith. II. l.. Kinsler. r. B.
Watkins, c. H. Adkins. J. G. Groves,
DR.. T. A. Jones, DR.. S. H. Thompson,
Judge l. F. Bradley, Geo. McClelland,
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-04-10
r. w. FOSTER CHAPTER NO. as O.
e. S. WENT OVER THE TOP.

Seven hundred eighteen dollars
worth of tickets were sold for the
play "A Noble Outcast" given under
auspices of r. w. Foster Chapter,
No. Sc at the Auditorium theatre
Monday evening. Too much credit
cannot be given the worthy Matron,
Mrs. Mary Strickland for undertaking
such a gigantic effort and her excel
lent women who helped lead it on to
success. 1t Is enough to say that
Mrs. w. T. Osborne trained the cast.
Public sentiment is, that it was play
ed better than any previous play.
Every character was full of pep and
kept the audience interested from the
beginning to the end. Roars of ap-
plause and Kisses greeted the respec-
tive individuals as they portrayed
their role The title role was played
by ]. Howard Clark who took the
audience by storm. He was clever
and witty, yet the noble traits brought
out in disguise captivated his aud
ience, and alternate tears, laughter
and applause were proofs that he was
a winner. Mrs. Julia Morrison was
truly professional in her rendition;
her makeup was perfect, her aristo-
cratic stage manners and clear rich
tones charmed the audience and
made her a real favorite. Roars OF
applause greeted Charles Allen, the
william when he appeared apd as he
grew into the nobility of his por'
trayal; Kisses began and his strong
acting demanded them throughout,
He is a wonderful actor. Ethel Cave
was a star and carried her audience
She was clever and did some big
acting. Women and men alike were
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-04-10

This show is drawn along the lines
of a big Musical Review and during
the entire time the scenes are being
enacted not a moment is lost 1t is
full of pep from start to finish, and
the evolutions of a we'll trained
chorus speaks well for the ability OF
Frank Montgomery the producer. this
widely known comedian is starred in
the production. and is doing just
enough to show that he is above the
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-04-10
ADVENTURES IN THE WiLos OF
AFRICA.

The most sensational and thrilling
production ever shown despicting
spectacular adventures in the jungles
of Africa will be shown Wednesday
evening, April 14th at the Lincoln
theatre. The play, which is a series
of sixteen dramas. is Jungle ORA
mas featuring the peerless Kathlyn
Williams.
Both old and young has always
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-04-10

this community.
Some show, go don't miss it. And
Frank Montgomery is an assassination
of the Blues. The box office will be
opened at ten a. m. Saturday April
10th. Do not fail to reserve your
seats in advance to avoid the rush.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-04-10

Pretty Girls, Funny Comedians, ane
a Host Of Other Things conspire
To Make HELLO 1919" One
OF the Best Musical Come
dies With Broadway Rep
utstion Opening Up At
the Auditorium Thea
tire Monday April
18th.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-04-10

Mr.. S. II. p. Edwards is seriously i'll
at Wheatley-Provident Hospital.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-04-10
PoRo AGENTS.

PoRo AGENTS.
MADAME A. NJ. MALONE requests
the presence of all Poro Agents at the
PaseO Y. NJ. C. A. Monday, April u
at 100 p. m. Sharp.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
You Ask Who Won Var?
Nike O'GrGdy Assisted

DETROIT. Mich. July %
a good marine can do any
thing"
Prefacing his remarks with this
'1eatherneck" adage, Michael
O'Grady poked his head into the
fOrecastle OF a steamer at the
detroit dock and invited the
crew individually and collectively
10 step out and contradict Most
Of them were inclined 20 attempt
TO disprOve O'Grady's boast and
came at him.
He fiOored seven o. them.
on officer was called and
O'Grady bent a marlinspike over
his head. Combined efforts OF all
around finally subdued him, and
he was sober enough 10 explain
10 the Judge:
Il was "A marine in France.
Judge. for three and One-half
years" He rubbed his black
eyes and sighed. I'm tired Of
this life and started something. I
craved excitement"
The crew tells me. O'Grady."
the Judge said, that there is no
doubt In their minds about who
won the war now. I admire you
as a marine. but as a disturber
OF the peace you are worth a $40
me 70 the city"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
Too Much Humidity
BY JAMES J. MONTAGUE

something which might have been
Stupid" or might have been some
thing else. but, at any rate. 1t was
derogatOTy 10 my mental capacity.
Then she darted TO the mantel-piece
and grasped her glasses.
Il called after you that they were
on the mantel." she said, but you
we're in such a hurry you wouldn't
listen"
was mute.
Too Much sickness.
Finally we reached the station. At
the ticket office, 1 took my place be-
hind a stout lady who was having an
argument with the ticket clerk.
Il had my ticket" she was saying.
L bought IT three days ago and put
il in the drawer of my desk. but,
when l went 10 get IL today.
couldn't open the drawer"
But madam" said the clerk. II
could not give you another ticket.
But you can"
It's an outrage" said the stout
lady. My husband was in the army
in France more than a year. He had
a very important position there and
was a X. 2. which must be lust as
good as a y. s. C, and, If he were
here now instead OF travelling for
a very large firm that manufactures
shoelaces. he would never allow me
TO be treated like this. l don't see
why 1 should be obliged TO pay for
tickets twice"
glanced at the clock 1t was a
matter of seconds before train time.
The station agent tried TO speak
again The stout lady cut him short.
If a big corporation like rail-
road can't hire men with some re-
spect for a lady. what is the coun-
try coming to? NY goodness! / sup
pose YOU doubt my word. I'll bring
the desk down here and you can"
The ticket agent stuck his head
through the window and fairly
shouted
But a new ticket and you can
get cash for the other.'
We'll. why didn't you tell me
that before" cuttingly.
II didn't have a chance 10 say
a word" sighed the ticket agent,
but I was his only audience. The
stout lady had paid and departed.
We made the train. impedimenta
ana all. 1 was in a dripping per
spi~atiOn. Just Is I was getting
comfortable. the general manager
asked 10 nave the WINDOW open.
Running True To Form.
I sque ezed the patent snaps. but
the window did not move. I pushed
upward on IL. IL remained tight
closed To yank after yank. it re
manned obdurlte. TIE conductor
came down the aisle and assisted nc.
| Our combined efforts finally sent i,
up with a beng, catching my thumb
and bruising it,
With the :irst gust OF bituminous
laden az that swept through tie
open window the General manager
clStched her right eye.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30

Put it down. put it down." she
walled Il can't stand the SCOT.
There's a cinder in my eye already.
BY the time we reached our des-
tination I had succeeded in closing
the window.
The Wells met US at the station
and we r1otored home. Just before
supper, Wells asked me II 1 would
have a highball
Would a rose bug refuse an
American Beauty" I said.
Wells went TO the sideboard. which
was one OF the fashioned variety
with a small round wooden knob for
a handle. 1 knew what was coming
before he started. The door stuck.
He put his strength into il. The
my fingers at the fancy woodwork
around the panels. The total result
was a broken finger nail.
Everything sticks this weather. 80
said Wells Guess we're out of
luck. Can't get at the hootch."
I agreed inwardly that 1 was out
OF luck. but Wells could have got
ten into the sideboard with an axe.
Maybe I am doing him an injustice
but 1 could not help thinking that he
was in considerable Scotch. Maybe
I am doing him an injustice. How
ever. I felt he might have accentu-
ated and prolonged the effort.
That evening the general manager
decided 70 send some picture post
cards. I was lying in bed listening
10 the scratching of the pen and
longing for the end Of the week
end.
"Oh dear" exclaimed the gen
eral manager.
What's stuck now?" I asked.
Stuck" she said Indignantly.
Here's forty cents worth of stamps
and not one OF them will stick on a
post card"
Copyright, 1920
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-30
~ LANES y MONTAGUE.

We were going 70 spend the week
end IN the country with the Wells.
and there was just about time TO
make the train. As we were loading
half "A dozen hand bags, umbrellas.
golf clubs and other impedimenta in
the waiting taxicab. the general
manager utter an exclamation OF
dismay.
My glasses" she cried. I've left
them. and, II l don't have them. I'll
have splitting headache all the
time"
iii get them" / volunteered. and
ran back into the house.
1 knew the bureau drawer in which
she generally kept them and gave
IL a gentle tug. It didn't bulge. /
tugged harder. The bureau rocked
on its stubby legs. / yanked. The
handle separated from the drawer
which remained as stationary as the
rock Of Gibraltar.
Hurry up" called the general
from below Wen miss
the train"
She didn't hear what / muttered
under my breath. 1t is better you
should not hear IL. too.
Then a brilliant idea struck me.
l would remove the drawer above
and reach in for the glasses. j
clutched both handles of the upper
drawer. Then I braced my feet
against the legs OF the bureau.
No pussyfOoting this time"
muttered 20 myself This one Is
going 70 open on the first try"
Then / hurled my back. leg and
arm muscles into a terrific heave.
I ..sse
the floor which seemed 20 have come
up and struck me in "A region where
i had not received such a blow since
woOdshed days with my father.
The upper drawer had not stuck
at all. on the contrary. IL had come
free from the bureau so precipitately
that ] found myself draped with
lace collars. stockings and other in
innate feminine garments of various
delicate tints.
Before l had had time to pick
myself up. there was a startled
shrek from the doorway. The gen
eral manager stood on the threshold.
Tn not hurt" I said quickly,
to reassure her.
But anxiety I'm my behalf appar-
emily had not caused her outcry.
"All my fresh Numbered things -
she moaned, as regardless OF me.
she began 10 gather them up.
But I was intent on getting the
glasses so we would not miss the
train. 7 thrust my arm into the
lower drawer through the space
where the one which had caused my
disaster had been.
What are you doing now" de-
manded the general manager. "muss-
ing up all my other things"
I'm getting the glasses" I said
not too cheerfully.
The general manager muttered