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They who are content to remain in the valley, will get no news from the moutains.—Macy.
VOL. IL--No. 40
If yon 'd k n o w the value of money, go and borrow some. —- Benj. Franklin.
Entered ai lecond-clasa mail matter on January 27th. 1921. at postofflce at Omaha, Nebragfca, under th<» Act of March 8, 1878.
At last, the red letter day. in the social calendar of the Jewry of Omaha and vicinity is almost here. Sunday, September 17th, which which seemed so far' away when the first announcement of "The Jewish Press" picnic was made, is but three days off. The time has fiown quickly, but none too quickly for the thousands of psople who have been looking forward to the day as one which would furnish them all that could be desired in outdoor sports and pleasures. No effort and no expense has been spared to provide enterteinment for everyone. Nothing has been overlooked, not a single thing has been left undone to assure to each one who attends the picnic, be he man, woman or child, twelve solid hours just crammed full of the most wholesale and enjoyable recreation. v Beautiful Krug Park can accommodate ^~—aH who-coms^-awMikQ \ The program of special stunts and attracJ tions, of races and games, has been especially arrange^forMnVentertainment and "the enjoyment vof young and old, alike — and thousands of men, women and children will participate 'in it.
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SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, A YEAR, $2.50.
erybody KRUG PARK, NO reputation as a referee, will be the third man in the ring. Shea knows the ins and outs of the science as do few other men in the country. He is the;authorized referee forthe state of Nebra&kiL He will be on the job throughout evejy^^ttute. of the contest, and will see to it^thatr both boys are on their toes all the tune. *the park, and there will be ample Seating seating facilities. - THE* SCHLAIFER-GRIFFITHS BOUT WILL S T A R T I M O M P T L ' Y AT 5:00 P. M. • Immediately^ preceding' this bout will be a six-round preliminary between Fighter
ALL DAY PICNIC The picnic will last for twelve hours— from noon to midnight. Those who are wise will come early and will stay until the closing hour, so that they will not miss a single one of the mcny diversions that have been planned for them. Of widest" appeal are the boxing bouts und wrestling matches which are features of the program. These attractions will be absolutely free; an admission ticket to the park is all that will be needed to witness them. And of these attractions the one that is without doubt of greatest interest and appeal and the one that is daily causing the most enthusiasm throughout the city, is the ten-round bout between Morrie "Kid" Schlaifer of Omaha, and "Kid" Griffiths of Akron.
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OMAHA, NEBRASKA/THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1922
MORRD3 SCHLAD7ER To "Kid" Schlaifer's prowess as a boxer, Boxer at "Jewish Press" Picnic to his skill, speed and scientific agility, any follower of the sport of the ring in this B l a c k and Y o u n g S m i t h , two speedy city and throughout the entire middle west, scrappers. This .contest will be a fitting will testify. Sport writers on every news- appetizer fof! the treat that'will folkfa. paper in the Central States have hailed him as one of the gamest and most recourceful TEDDY BROTHERS APPEAR AT FOUR boxers before the public. He counts his At 4:00:orclock:sharp, the Teddy Brothadmirers by the thousands, and each of ers will stage their side-splitting comedy them will be on hand Sunday to see him acrobatic act. Teddy Brothers are wrestlers in action. and-fn-st class ohesjr too. But to their-wrestlAnd there are thousands more who ing skiH they .have added a touch of comedy have admired Mm only through the news- that keeps their audience roaring^ with paper accounts of his ability, to whom Sun- laughter" throughout the entire twenty-five day's picnic will offer a most welcome op- minutes of their performance. This act has portunity to see the local artist perform. been featured on many vaudeville bills, and In "Kid" Griffiths, of Akron, Schlaifer ;is always,the most popular number. will have a most worthy opponent, one who Teddy Brothers will entertain you with will compel the Omaha boxer to put forth clean ^wholesome comedy. They will make every ounce of energy, every bit of science,, you marvel at their feats of strength. They every inch of muscle that he possesses, to will amaze you with their consummate hold his own during the ten rounds. It will be a match worthy of the best T E D D Y B R O T H E R S FEATURE of the long line of traditions of the'squared; COMEDY WRESTLING ACT WILL BEcircle. It will be a whirlwind affair from GIN PROMPTLY AT 4:00 O'CLOCK. start to finish, and it is guaranteed to proAnd then Jack Solomon and Young vide plenty of thrills and excitement to the Goteh will wrestle in earnest. Both men most rabid follower of the boxing, game. . are athletes of the first rank.- Both are Leo Shea, who in the short time he has strong, lithe and muscular-^and each will besn in Omaha, has made an enviable work as he never wbrked'before to down
them during the contest more real fun than they have had in a long time. To win the valuable prizes— and there will be three offered in this contest—the flapper must be a regular cut-up," but not too much of a cut-up, or *he will lose the prize. She will enjoy her self.-while she is-eutting-up— and so will it wiU all be sheer fun. taon~TviIl positivehis o opponent "TnTs ANITBACHly be one* of the classiest ever held on any ELORS-TO-BE there will be a game that mat in any ring. No one will want to will determine the best of them alt and the miss it. second best,-and ;.the third best, and each of S O L O M O N AND G 0 T C H WILL these will receive a prize. Women especially will enjoy, this game—and.married women, WRESTLE AT 4:30 SHARP.
Dancing Will Be Free One of the biggest features of the entire picnic will be the dancing. Krug Park's dance floor is the best in the entire city, and on it, to the rythm of the latest dance strains, rendered by the regular park orchestra, amidst a beautiful grove of trees and swept by the cool breezes of the resort, "Jewish Press" picnickers may dance away the hours until midnight to their hearts' content. What more fitting climax to such a day could one wish for than this? An afterinoon replete with entertainment and amusement, a delightful picnic supper, and then dancing. AND DANCING WELL BE FREE. A ticket of admission to the park will not only entitle you to enjoy all of the various bouts and exhibitions, but will give you many happy and care-free hours of dancing. But, of course, you are coming early in the afternoon, so that you can take part in the various games and contests. Jake Isaacson, former Director ofNRecreation for the City of Omaha, has outlined a program of play that will appeal to all—both young and old. There will be beautiful prizes offered to the winners in all the contests, so it is worth your while to come early in the afternoon and get into the running..
A Fine Line-Up of Games GAMES AND RACES WILL START PROMPTLY AT 2:30. Here are just a few of the many that Mr. Isaacson has prepared for the picnickers and which will evoke the enthusiasm of everyone. FOR THE YOUNGSTERS FROM 6 TO 12—BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS a special contest has been devised. It is something entirely new in children's picnic games, and will give every youngster in the park a chance to play. It is absolutely safe and sane, yet will provide plenty of excitement and thrills. It is called "The Red and White Hunt" and will keep the children happy ^and joyful for a long time. Four prizes, two to girls and two to boys, will be offered. 15HE FLAPPER • CONTEST will give the girls who enter it and those who watch
too, steaming hot, will be served. t \ Steinberg Brothers Delicatessen have been placed in charge of. this essential'part of the picnic. All sorts '•' - of sandwiches, from "weinies" to barbecue and back again to cheese, will be on sale at prices prevailing downtown. Salads and desserts, fruit and cake, everything, in fact, that goes into a regular picnic lunch can be gotten at the park on Sunday. EVERYTHING WILL BE STRICTLY KOSHER. A WORD OF ADVICE TO MOTHERS AND HOUSEWIVES—DON'T WORK AND WORRY PREPARING A BASKET LUNCH FOR THE FAMILY. COME OUT TO THE PICNIC FEELING FRESH AND READY TO SHARE IN ALL THE FUN THAT THE OTHEES WILL ENJOY.; Everything that you need is at the Park—ready for you— ~don't bother to bring" food with you. ALL PARK CONCESSIONS WILL BE JEN OPERATION. Every one of the many amusement devices of Krug Park will be running at full blast. The Whip, the Roller-Coaster, MerryGo-Round, Swanee River and all of the other pleasure filling attractions will be there for you to enjoy. So that with all of the special stunts and exhibitions, with all of the regular park attractions, and with the extensive program of games, races and contests, every man, woman and child at Krug Park Sunday will have the most enjoyable time of their lives.
COME EARLY AND STAY LATE. Here is the time schedule for the speciaT stunts: ' 2:30—Games, Races and Contests. . 4:00—Teddy Brothers—Comedy Wrestlers. 4:30—Jack Solomon will wrestle with Young Gotch. 4:45—Fighter Black vs. Young Smith. 5:00—Morrie "Kid" Schlaifer vs. "Kid' Griffiths. Tickets are $1.0<Jfor gentlemen and 50c for ladies. Children under 12 will be admitted free. Get your ticket, and a ticket fdt every adult member of your family, NOW. 3ACK SOLOMON They are on sale at the following locations: Wrestler at "Jewish Press" Picnic Sportsman's Cigar Store, 319 South J 15th Street. whom experience has taught what to expect of men, will be the judges. Steinberg's Delicatessen, 516 South FO% EVERY GROWN-UP WHO EN- 16th Street. TERS THE PARK there will be a contest Malashock Jewelry Co., 1514 Dodge St. which «very one can enter. Each player will Wolf's Haberdashery,, 1421 Douglas St. have an equal chance with every one else Dan^s Shoe and Clothing Co., 1415 who. enteris the contest—be he man or woman, single,- married or otherwise. It Douglas Street. Leon's, 1410 Farnam Street. will be heaps of fun—and will keep every Haberdasher, 315 South 16th Street one guessing until the very last. Men's and women's prizes will be given. "Jewish Press" Office, 482 SaunflerPThese are just a few of the games and Kennedy Building. contests. There will be many more—just as NORTH SIDE:— iritefgSting~ |tfst as wholesome, and just as Fried & Kuklin, 1613 North 24th St. exhilirating. ; . •" ' Then, *of "course, there will be the usual SOUTH SIDE:— running,races for boys and girls;, threeLeon's, 4829 South 24th Street' legged races, sack races, relay races and COUNCIL BLUFFS:— race$ pf ..all sorts, with prizes for the winCentral Hardware Coompany, 606 Wes ners. Be at the Park early for GAMES AND RACES START PROMPTLY AT 2:30. Broadway. Central Market, Sixth and Broadway. Don't forget to make your arrangenoon till midnight, the refresh- ments immediately for this gala event, as ment staatljiwll be open, prepared to serve all your friends will be there. FROM NOON TILL MIDNIGHT f t the ifcqwsands at the. park with the very : best 3rf66d, fjjuit and Soft drinks. Coffee, WILL BE A DAY OF REAL FUN1
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