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Evening star., 1921-12-22
FOUND DEAD IN ROOM.

John Mccullough, forty-nine years
old, roomer at 311 Pennsylvania ave-
nue., was found dead in his room about
o'clock yesterday afternoon. His
death resulted from natural causes.
Evening star., 1921-12-22

Among the earliest trade unions
of women in the United States were
those of the seamstresses of rPhila-
delphia, the women, boOkbinders in
New York, and the shoebinders of
Lynn.
Evening star., 1921-12-22

Ground parched pig corn with
cream an sugar is a fine, whole
some substitute fer food. Also
a handful O well parched grains
G. tn same carried loosely in tn
pocket or shopping bag II relieve
hunger in an amazm1y short
time.
Copyright National Newspaper Service.)
Evening star., 1921-12-22
Fortune Built ON Banditry.

He was one of three brothers who
laid the foundations of the present
family fortune by banditry. Tso Lin
was the wise head Of the family. and
he directed the operations. while the
two other brothers did most of the
Evening star., 1921-12-22

PERCIVAL HALL,
President Gallaudet College.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-04-03

That's the sign of weddingw when
tour persons, in shaking hands, cross
hands, or the exclamation: "Some-
body's walking on your gravel" when
person complains of cold shivers,
then indeed you may boast you are
an unusual creature-not given to
superstition at all!
Or if you don't knock on woodw
to prevent reverse fortune.
Mrs. Charles t. Kountze, social
leader, will never seat IS guests at
her table, according to her friends.
But she used to defy the super
stitions in a high way her brother,
Robert T. Burns, testihes. "There
were Is girls in her class at board
ing school. They observed gradua-
tion ceremonies by breaking mir
rors, dancing under ladders, defy
ing black and white cats and de-
liberately walking into all sorts of
-uperstition."
Mrs. Ward Burgess dehes the
opal superstition by wearing a most
beautiful plaque set with opals.
Believes in Omens.
Mrs. Howard Baldrige, however,
believes in omens, according to the
war workers associated with her in
the Red Cross warehouse.
If something unpleasant hap
pened in the morning, Mrs. Baldrige
would exclaim: This is going to be
bad day. We've started out
wrong"
Men are just as superstitious as
women arc.
Witness George Brandeis, Omaha
merchant, financier and promoter OF
many Onward Omaha" movements.
Friday is Mr.. Brandeis' pct aver
sion.
He will neither sign impor-
tant papers, initiate new ventures or
start on long journey on Friday.
Recently Mr.. Brandeis was inter
ested in $250,000 deal. The men
involved were all assembled in his
Office, the details had been thor
oughly discussed and Mr.. Brandeis
declared himself in favor of the
movement. :
But we'll close the deal to.
morrow and sign the papers then.
This is Friday and | never make
important decisions on this day, he
explained
Joseph Barker shares the same
Omaha daily bee., 1921-04-03

in advance.
North American Indians refuse to
have their pictures taken on the be-
lief that they are parting with part
of themselves.
Mirrors are covered at a funeral
from the belief that a spirit may at
tach itself to the image.
Dwellers on the heights of the
sixth floor city hall. where the Board
of Education holds forth. declare
themselves impervious to the infiltera-
ton of superstitious ideas.
Miss Belle Ryan, assistant super
intendent, passed a rapid fire tele-
phonic examination involving super
stitious beliefs 100 per cent impcrvi-
Gus.
If you lose hairpin, do you lose
d frlend?" she was asked.
No. my temper" she returned
serenely.
Superintendent Beveridge hasn't
any superstltions, she said. and she
hasn't been able to discover any in
Leon Smith and J. L. McCrory, she
bore witness.
This "high-brow' crowd con-
stitutes living proof OF the fact that
superstition is eradicated by educa-
tional atmosphere.
Says They Don't Work.
Miss Clara Brewster, athletic di-
rector of the Y. w. c. A. and in
charge of its girls summer camp.
also pursues the even tenor OF her
way undisturbed by superstition of
any sort, She's tested 'em out and
they don't work, she AYERS.
1--WE stubbed nv toe, on purpose.
a dozen times to discover if the first
man I'd meet after that would be
the man | was going to maryland
it didn't do bit OF good,' she ad-
mits ruefully.
Il find myself wearing my gym
suit inside Gut half of the time with
out encountering bad luck. When
the girls i'll camp get too obstrcper-
Gus about black or white or green
Omaha daily bee., 1921-04-03

usually a rehexaction, due to irrita-
ton of the nasal branches of the
fifth pair of cranial nerves" he goes
en- to explain.
But far simpler explanation is
that of the superstitious family, with
members all over the world. Their
explanation is that an evil spirit is
leaving the sneezer's body, and max
ing quite a demonstration of temper
las he does so. Therefore the Ger
mans utter the fervent "Gesundheit,
and the Italians, as devoutly Fell
cita1
Miss Rose Bernstein, teacher in
the Cass school, ungraded room for
foreigners, has a whole pack of
sneeze superstitions, in fact, one for
every day in the week, as follows:
Sneeze on Monday, sneeze for danger,
Sneeze on Tuesday, see a stranger
sneeze on Wednesday, expect letter.
Sneeze on Thursday, something better.
Sneeze on Friday. expect sorrow.
Sneeze on Saturday. joy tomorrow:
Sneeze on Sunday morning, fasting,
joy through the whole week lasting
Her Lucky Number.
Thirteen is Miss Grace Sorenson's
lucky number, she AYERS.
Il was born on June Is, | always
get seat Is in the theater and many
OF the incest things that ever hap
pened to me. are associated some
how with 1S." Notice that poems
or stories | have written are accepted
generally reach ME on the 18th and
frequently by manuscript is printed
ON page IS. I'm going to keep
record of my lucky thirteens."
Miss Sorenson, who edits Every
Child's magazine, also believes in
dreams. MANY things have turned
out Just as | had dreamed they
would" she states. i
Mrs. w. J, McQaffrey also be-
lieves in dreamssf Muddy water ap-
pearing in dreams means the falsity
Of friend OF death in the family,
she says. Z
y whole mon, ol superstition iol-
Omaha daily bee., 1921-04-03

dread for doing anything important
on Friday.
Harry B. Zimman, city commits
sioner, ON the other hand declares
himself to be absolutely immune
from superstition in any way, shape
or manner whatsoever.
Il even registered to run for city
Office again on Friday-deliberately
chose to do so on Friday in order
to DEFY the superstition" he all
nounced.
Many men carry images OF St.
Anthony in their pocket to ward off
harm. Sailors submit to tattooing
to protect themselves from storm
and gamblers and spectators in
variably pin their faith to LUCKY
charm or mascot Grain men, too,
and Others at the mercy of uncer-
tam ventures are strong believers
in luck and signs. q.
Athletes have a whole category OF
superstitions, according to Ira Jones,
city recreation director. .
New things are taboo, also wash
ing the towels in the gymnasium.
he conhdes.
Sox Jinx on Game.
Once when | was playing foot
ball the coach made me put OH a
pair OF new socks before the game.
We lost. ] still believe the socks
We're the jinx," he related with a tear
OF reminiscence in his eye.
The only time they wash towels
in a gymnasium is after they've lost
a game, according to Jones.
Then the towels are washed to
get a change of luck"
On the other hand, there are the
superstitious optimists-like the IA,
lady who stoops putfily to gather
four-leaved clovers, horseshoes and
pins in the hope they will bring
good luck
Among old negresses in the south
the belief is strong that a rabbits
loot brings protection from all evil.
Many wear rosary or other holy
object Of charm for the same pur-
pose. 1t was common during the
war. The familiar charm" worn
with ones watch is a survival OF rhe
old belief.
Baby's rattle and drum, now his
undisputed property, were once used
Omaha daily bee., 1921-04-03

Rabbits Foot Is Charm.
A reference TO the left shoulder
reverses the meaning or averts the
consequences of falsehood. The left
hind foot of a rabbit is lucky
charm. The finger of criminal, cut
off, is preventive of evil. II girl
finds horseshoe the number OF
nails in it indicates the years before
she will marry.
Children wish" on the appearance
of the first star of evening. If they
do not speak thereafter until they
are spoken to the wish is sure to
come truel
+ AS for the wishbone, who has not
wished upon its merits for making
dreams come true;?"
Where is the bride who walked to
the altar oblivious to the injunction
to wear:
Something old, something new,
Something borrowed, something blue.
There never was one. ...
Buttons on girls dresses or coats
have a weird fascination for Mrs,
F. Z. Miller III the department OF
justice Office, federal building,
Lets see who you're going to
r1arry?' she invariably begins and
repeats the following gamut OF pro-
fessional possibilities for bride
grooms-to-be.
Rich man. poor man,
Beggarman. thief
|. Tinker, tailor.
Soldier, sailor,
Doctor. lawyer.
Merchant chief
Omaha daily bee., 1921-04-03

cats crossing their paths I give 'em
a good dose of castor oil'' she states.
Dreams? Poohl Too much lob
sterv'' quoth she.
Mrs. Franklin A. Shotwell stands
alone in a free confession that she
is the most superstitious person in
Omaha"
But mine is more leaning to
the occult" she explains.
The mystic rites of India enthrall
her, words and flowers are to her
living things; they have as much ef-
fect on her temperament as living
things. She believes in her lucky
stars and lucky days. These are
Tuesday and Saturday.
d.. Those lunches.
Il was married on one and the
other is my birthday" she said.
Opals, other peoples bad luck omen,
spell good luck for her.
Mrs. Shotwell believes in
lunches" and no one dare cross her
on staircase.
Her mother, Mrs. Lois Cochrane.
IS quite the reverse i'll sheer practical
ity, she says.
I'D even make the 18th at table
II | was hungry enough" Mrs. Coch-
rane laughed.
Recognition OF superstition and
the part itSdictates play in the reeu-
latlon of life is found in the familiar
tact that few hotels i'll this country
boast a room or floor 'l3." In many
cities the "unlucky numeral" is
skipped in numbering streets.
Twelve and one-half is substituted.
Until recently no ships set sail on
Friday-nobody would sail on 'em
business men notoriously avoid
transactions on the 18th of the
month and close up their Offices or
the double dose, Friday the 18th.
Mystic Thirteen clubs, organized to
defy the tradition, flourish in almost
every city.
Reading Horoscopes.
Reading horoscopes is the most
elaborate product of superstition the
human mind has devised. In fact.
whole science of predicting the for
tunes of persons by reference to tho
signs of the Zodiac has been built
up.
Ii you are born under the sign OF
the lion you are set down as cour-
aSeous, no matter if you trenble in
your shoes at the nibblins of a
mouse. If you are born when Venus
is i'll the ascendaney you will be
tTurn to Page Two. Column Koura
Omaha daily bee., 1921-04-03

but the husbands business took him
there and his wife went willingly.
Dusk Comes.
The first day we arrived | set
out to explore the little cabin which
was to be my home for two years."
relates the beautiful Mrs. Patterson.
There wasn't much to explore.
There was scarcely anything pretty
in the cabin but one piece of fur
niture, lovely mahogany dresser,
lett there by Chicago bride who
preceded us. Dusk came, so | light
ed an oil lamp and, being unfamiliar
with the lamps and the heat they
generate, set it unfortunately near
the mirror.
THAT evening my husband and |
were sitting i'll the adjoining room
when we were startled by loud
crash. Ny heart contracted. 1t was
the mirror of the beautiful mahogany
dresser flung to a thousand bits!
"a broken mirror-bad luck
flashed through my brain, though be-
fore that time | was not aware |
held that superstition tried to
dispel the thought and feeling of inn
pending trouble, but / couldn't |
was keenly conscious that | wished
it had not happened, especially on our
first night there"
Devoid of Comforts.
The two years that followed, filled
with alleged hardship for the shell
tered society girl-brutalities, orders
to cook for miners and other hired
help, a cold winter, life devoid Of
comforts, OF long silence and brood
ing discomfort, eliminated in her pc
tition for a divorce
81 don't know whether the mirror
did it or not, muses the beautiful
woman. Probably not, but the fact
remains we were very happy until
then
TO spill salt is another bad omen,
according to a pretty general belief.
To beat the evil spirit, you must
throw pinch of the spilled salt over
your left shoulder
In the south of England, the love-
AIN lidluVHS IdNS oil Unique Way Oi
drawing their swain to them. Each
Friday night for three successive
weeks they throw salt on the FIRE
and repea. the following rhyme:
Try it, girlsl
1t is not this salt 1 wish TO burn,
1t is my lovers heart TO turn;
That be may neither rest nor happy be,
Until he comes and speaks TO me.
If you can resist the exclamation:
Omaha daily bee., 1921-04-03
BY ELLA FLEISHMAN.

kkO UPERSTITIOUS? Me? l
should say not! Why, the
very ideal" ...... ,.
All kinds of disclaimers, ranging
from the lofty to the indignant,
greeted the question put to prom
inent Omahans: "Are you supersti-
tious?"
"You ought to know I'm too in
telligent to be superstitiousw was
the general attitude and yet
Nine out of every 10 men and
women interviewed confessed that
they wouldn't:
Walk under ladder
PostponeNa "a wedding
Open umbrella indoors
Start anything on Friday
Turn back on journey
Wear peacock feathers
Remove wedding ring
Give knife to friend. and so on,
ad inhnitum.
That would bring bad Iuckp
they chorused. But even those who
avowed themselves free from any
real superstition still admitted to a
playful half-belief, not unmixed
with feeling that it is. OH the
whole, safer to conform to the dog
ma and rituals.
Sign of Quarrel.
Spilling salt at the table is the
sign OF quarrel to be; blister on
the tongue is prima facia evidence
you've told lie; if your ears burn,
somebody's talking about you and
if there are bubbles in your tea or
your skin itches, it means visitors
or you're going to kiss a fool.
Of course kitchen expert would
submit that bubbles in the tea means
the water therefor is not properly
boiled, but such commonplace testi-
wcalv would not convince the great
nfass OF occult believers.
The crash of mirror was the
starting point in the marital unhappi-
ness of Mrs. Blanche Waterman Pat
terson, the beautiful Omaha divorcee,
firmly attests.
1t happened in a tiny little cabin
in lonely Colorado mining town,
where young Ronald Patterson, scion
OF a prominent Omaha family, took
his bride, reigning social favorite.
1t was a far cry from the lighted
dinner board, the music and the
dance and the comforts Of civiliza-
ton to the bleak. wind-swept, prirri-
tive conditions OF the mining center.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-04-03

lows in the wake of pic
ture taking.
A camera appearing on
a horse race track prior
to the event is a deadly
omen of i'll luck and the
camera man had better in
sure his life. or at least
his camera, heavily be-
fore he makes his appear
ance on the turf.
Blame Camera Man.
The death of many an
auto driver has been ex-
planned by the presence
Of \ caroera On tba tr,ri,
Omaha daily bee., 1921-04-03
Sneeze Superstitions.

10 sneeze is TO make sudden,
violent, spasmodic, and audible ex-
piration of a breath, chiefly or Who'll
ly through the nose according 10
the celebrated Mr.. Webster. Ii Is
Omaha daily bee., 1921-04-03
Rabbits Foot Is Charm.

by ancient medicine men to drive
out bad spirits
Omaha daily bee., 1921-04-03
Dusk Comes

but the husbands business took him
there and his wife went willingly.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-04-03

FRONT TO REAQ LOUISE SAUkATE. FLORENCE
SAAMes, MILDRED OTAMER RUTH ROBERTSON
ELEANOR DCkMAN, EDITH FNLAVSON
| CITY HALL GIRLS WHO FIGURE THAT
THEY ARE JINx BUSTERS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-16
LITTLE
BENNY S
NOTE BOOK
By Lee Pape

HOLES
A hole is nuthing almost serround-
ed by something. The more there is of
1t the deeper it gets, and there is no
limit to its shape.
Holes change according to cercum-
stances, sutch as for instants wen a
hole in the street gets full of waiter
1t changes to a puddle, wich is one
Of the most unpopuler kinds of holes
70 step into. Enybody that steps into
the same puddle twice is naturally DUN.
The hole in q cruller tells it apart
from doughnut, but is otherwise USE
liss unless you have ambition to bite
erround 1t to see how neer you can
come and still miss 1t.
The funniest holes is Supposed to be
the holes In Swiss cheese, being even
funnier to tawk about than wat they
are to look at. No matter how ignor-
ant you are. if you mention the holes
ia Swiss cheese you can always make
somebody laff.
If you see fello wawking back
werds 1t may be because he's got a
suddin hole in his pants and is trying
to dislike it, but on the other hand 1t
may mcerly De because ne y Urea or
wawking fruntwerds. This proves ap-
peerances are deceetfill.
One of the most inconvenient holes
is hole in your pockit that you know
about but cant remember. One of the
most convenient holes is hole in the
tents erround ball game.
Holes disappear as soon as you take
away watts erround them. A hole by
itself is impossible and therefore hole
can never have handle.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-16
For the Baby

A homemade baby coop can be con-
structed from large wooden box,
which should be padded and finished in
side, so that there Is no danger of the
baby being injured T." odd slivers or
protruding nails. My box Is large
high enough for lifting him comfortably.
An old quilt or blanket, which should be
washed at frequent intervals. furnishes
the necessary warmth for the bottom
OF the box prefer this arrangement
to some of the fenced types Of baby
drafts striking baby. If every mother
would use a baby coop of some sort.
she would not only lessen her care. but
would know that baby is cleaner and
safer than when crawling about on the
noor.-People's Home Journal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-16

mence. "He is going to be promoted.
and l think I shall try you out on his
work. Your letters have been sntistac
tory. You will get a raise in salary
Want to try it?"
Yes" The relief In her voice was
palpable. -, a..
Every well,' he spoke cordially, "gp
up to the correspondents room on the
fifth floor and he will show you the
work.
Emma went out toward the elevator.
She had worked hard and taken pride
In doing her work MS well as she was
able, and yet, through her relieved
elation at a raise and more RESPONSE
bic duties instead Of being dropped as
she had feared, the thoughts of the
peaceful little village possessed her.
The day was sultry and the heat and
noises of the city tired her. Boys TAX
ing sheafs Of papers to different rooms
in the great building clnttered past her
on roller skates with a deafening
clamor.
az guess I'm not very ambitious
thought the girl, pushing back her
curly black hair that was damp from
the heat, "but I'd rather be fixing up
house, putting up fresh white cur
tains and getting flowers from the gar
den for the supper table than to be
writing letters all day about farm i'm
'plements or rubber boots.
At the door of the correspondents
room she stood moment thinking.
She always dreaded meeting a new en-
ployer, and she wondered il the owner
of the pleasant voice would be hard
to please. -. Y. p" she murmured.
The letters were the only tangible title
she had for him.
As she stood before the big desk she
saw that the man bending intently over
n paper had red hair. 81 am Miss
| Gordon. Mr.. Blatchford told me to
renort In you-'' Her sentence was
left unfinished as she met Fred
Smiths eyes.
Emma - he cried radiantly.
As they walked toward her boarding
house after work he suddenly asked {:
"You have been taking my letters. why
didn't you let me know you were
here?"
"Because," laughed Emma, no longer
depressed and lonely, II only knew you
as the man with the J. U. p. letters
Of complaint"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-16

When Gilbert and Sullivan celebrated
the 'greenery gallery" young man
they couldn't foretell the same kind Of
n young woman of the summer of 1921.
She deserves a song all to herself, for
In her clothes both of these esthetic
tints, either alone or combined, have
romped all over the resorts.
Our present model adds to a front
panel Of green organdy an overskirt,
bodice and sleeves Of yellow in the same
material. This overskirt is trimmed
with tiny ruffles of green, and bands of
yellow on the corsage come under the
same jurisdiction. The lower sleeves
are green organdy, and sash of black
satin slipped under the side sections of
the bodice gives the final accent.
To this costume is added a charming
hat of plated yellow organdy topped by
q crown made solidly Of yellow flowers
and green leaves. Large roses of green
organdy on the brim introduce bit of
rival horticulture.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-16
Lingerie Ribbons

Washable ribbon, plain or with
little woven flowers, is in pink,
blue or white in various widths
ranging from Il inch at 30c to
one inch at S1.10 for a piece Of
ten yards.
Lingerie ribbon in which pink,
blue and white are combined in
rainbow stripes, is 45c for II Inch
width to Csc for 1s-inch width in
10-yard pieces.
(Centra1)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-16
Autumn
Petticoats
Rustic In-S5

Slender lines are assured by
the tops Of plain color silk Jersey.
Flounces, trimmed with tiny
frills, are of cleaning taffeta
in changeable combinations of
cerise, blue, purple or green, or
in plain colors-navy, brown or
black.
(Centran
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-16
Loveliest Silk
Skirts, Now $40

Among these are some of our
finest skirts of silk crepe, novelty
weaves, and even brocade striped
Georgette.
One may choose from a variety
of exquisite colorings, such as
Chinese blue, hyacinth, honey
dew and sunset as we'll as the
always popular white, navy and
black.
Some of the skirts are paneled
in contrasting color. All are the
seasons best and finest models.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-16
Bathing Togs, SOC to SIP

The seasons close-out of bath
ing suits and tights.
The suits start at 81 for a
one-piece knitted cotton one,
trimmed with white; $l.90 for
some good-looking ones of lus-
trous surf satin, up to Sl2 for
some exclusive silk ones that have
been double and more all season.
Tights are SOC and 81 for those
of cotton and $3.50 for woolen
ones,
Late vacationists will save il
they haven't bought bathing
clothes yet!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-16
Wolfe House
Dresses, $1.5O

Dotted voile house dresses
in several colors have collars
and turn-back cuffs of sheer
white organdie with a tracing
Of black embroidery. 1t hasn't
been long since these were
priced at much more than
$1.50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-16
Checked Cinghams
1Sc a Yard

Three sizes of checks in black
and-white, blue-and-white, pink
and-white, lavender and white,
and tan-and-white. 26 inches
wide
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-16
New Underclothes, ST

Envelope chemises, nightgow'ns
and boomers. Any number of
good styles, made of pink or
white batiste. Also some satin
camisoles in pink or White.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-16
Sports Skirts, $40

Flannel skirts in stripes to
match Summer sweaters. Earlier
In the season these were much
higher in price.
(Aiarket)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-16
Boys An-Wool Suits
With Two Pair of Trousers
Are Decidedly Special at S9.75

Ordinarily carefully made al-wool
counted excellent value at 1915 had only
These two-and that doubles
All in Norfolk STYLE made of mixed cheviots
and coorngs mohar lined
carefully lined and seams strongly
Sizes 8 to II
Mar