The Mediator
Omaha, Nebraska, August 15, 1919
The committee having in hand arrangements for Merchants Fall Market week, September 8 to 11, in Omaha has planned the most elaborate program ever offered visiting merchants. Monday evenink, September 8, the men will be the guests of Ak-Sar-Ben, while the ladies will be given an automobile ride followed by a theater party; Tuesday, Septem,ber 9, there will be a big outdoor picnic at Miller park with a box lunch, ice cream, lemonade, ‘n everything. Following the lunch there will be athletic contests with prizes for the winners, after which all will go to the Prettiest Mile club house and dance. by the way, Dan Desdune’s famous band will furnish the music for this. Friday, September 10, “Merchants’ Market Frolic” will be held at Ak-Sar-Ben den. Ladies will be admitted to this for the first time in history. There will be dancing here also. Thursday, September 11, will be the biggest day of the whole affair. A noted flyer will give a wonderful aeroplane exhibition showing dives, tall spins, spirals and other stunts. Following this exhibition there will be a buffet dinner at the Field club, the distribution of $1,000 worth of prizes and another dance.