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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 24, 1917)
THE' BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1917, 7 ft Brief City News Friday, February 23, 1917. BURGESS-NASH STORE NEWS FOR SATURDAY Telephone Douglas 137. Hst Boot FrtBft It Now ton Pism. Klecer, Books, moved to Lovkl Hotnl Bldf tyifclltM qam QiuvntltM. Kdholm, jeweler. Hogan's Dlsaffrep Alfred E. Ho (ran is suing Anna Hogan fur divorce In district court on grounds of alleged cruelty. Card Party Changed The card par ty to be given by the exhibition drill tram of the Royal Neighbors Satur day, March 2, in the Continental building has been changed to the Swedish auditorium. Xf-w Manufacturing Company The R. and H. Manufacturing company, mechanical engineers, manufacturers of mechanically constructed plants, worker and devices and dealers in pat ents, has filed articles of incorpora tion with the county clerk. The cap ital Is $50,000. Joseph J. Rnmbach, J. C. Helley and C. W. Harkins are the incorporators. Dead Man Identified -ThroiiRh let ters found In his pockets, the man who died at St. Joseph hospital Thurs day afternoon of pneumonia after he was found unconscious $n a room at 1317 Douglas street, has been Identi fied as John Anderson, and a brother has been located at Lamoni, la. He has been notified of his brother's death and the body Is being held at Duffy & Johnson's undertaking parlors. Change in Train Time Effective Sunday, the Great Western changes the time of its Twin CMty express, it leav ing here at 7:40 In the morning, in Ing here at 7:29, as now. Arriving, it will reach Omaha at 9:50, Instead of 9:80 In tht evening, as now. No. 12. the Chicago train, will leave at 8:30 In the morning, instead, of at 8:20, and arrive at 7:32 In the morning, Instead of at 7:25, as now. Carter Lake Club Members Hold Dance At the Rome Hotel Had the floor been a smooth body of water, and the dancers expert swimmers, the 160 members with their wives and sweethearts, could not Jiave dipped and glided more grace fully than they did at the annual complimentary hop given by the Car ter Lake club at the Hotel Rome last evening. While dancing was the big affair of the" evening, it was by no means the feature. The latter was the special work of Miss Pauline Lapps who de lighted the lake dwellers during inter-1 missions, with fancy and clever glides. A number of the members spent fiart of the evening at cards. The arge banquet hall was given over for this purpose. The dancing hall was profusely decorated with American (lags, in recognition of Washington's birthday, , and the orchestra repeatedly struck up national airs. D. H.. -Christie. A. P. Whitmore, H Riepen and Otis Smith of (he board of directors comprised the committee on arrangements. Last of Nebraska Troops - Return With Dakotans The Fourth South Dakota infantry. 815 men and sixty officers, com manded by Colonel Boyd Wales, and the Nebraska Field Hospital No. 1, thirty-eight men and six officers, com manded by Major J. F. Spielman, ar rived at Fort Crook early Thursday morning to be mustered out. The soldiers arrived on two special trains, the first reaching the post at 5 o'clock in the morning. The Nebraska troops who were on the second train, joined , the special at Harlipgton, Tex. With the arrival of the field hos pital, all of the Nebraska troops are now back on Cornhusker soil. While no definite time, has been set for mustering out the Coyote troops, Captain Everington, senior mustering officer, said he expected to have the South Dakota soldiers on their wav home in eight days. Because of the smallness in numbers of the Nebraska troops, it is thought that they will be mustered out in a shorter time. Besides Adjutant General Hall, the following Nebraska offi:ers are now at Fort Crook aidjng in the taking over of the hospital detachment: Majors A. D. Falconer and F. C. Nicholson and Captain C. G. Tetan. Young Bankers Debate Citizenship of Orientals Should an oriental be admitted to the full rights of an American citizen on equal terms with other aliens? The Omaha chapter of the American In stitute of Banking at its annual de bate, held in connection with its ban quet Thursday eveViing at the rooms in the Loyal hotel, decided they should not. tThe following upheld the negative ana were declared winners ot the talk fest: W. H. Dressier, E. A. Wcnberg, C. A. Dimock, R. B. Sheppard, G. H. Gates and W. Thilby. On the affirma tive side were C. A. Abrahamson, L. Syolin, A. E. Swanson, Ezra Millard and Origen Williams. For losjng the debate the affirmative side was made to stand treat to seventy-five bank clerks and officers who attended the iffair. At the close of the debate, the ques tion was thrown open to general dis cussion. Large American flags and banners suitable to the observance of Wash ington's birthday decorated the rooms. Credit Association Head Confers With Local Men J. H. Treagle of New York, secretary-treasurer of the National Credit Men's association, and S. J. Whitlock of Chiaago, secretary of the same or ganization, were the Jionorary guests and principal speakers ata banquet last night at the Fontenclle, tendered by the Omaha Association of Credit Men. Over 100 local men turned out to hear their national officers and learn their ideas. B. A. Wilcox pjesided. At the Commercial club yesterday afternoon a conference was held bv Mr. Treagle and Mr. Whitlock, at tended by about forty local credit men. Tomorrow both men will go to Des Moines, -where the Iowa Credit Men's association holds its annual confer ence. Heaviest Calf Ever Born Claims Mitchell as Home Mitchell, S. D.. Feb. 2.1. The heavi est calf ever born, according to South Dakota college records, claims Mitch ell as its birthplace. It weighed pounds at birth, over three pounds more than the nearest record. How to Cora Congha and Cold. Kep out of drafti, avoid expoauri. Eat and lire rtrht and take Or. King's Nff TJlaroverj-. In uee over 40 yeara. Guaranteed. All drufflate. Advertisement. News, Good News FromB urgess Nash Our Blouse Section is A-Blossom With New Spring Blouses $6.50, $8.50, $10, and up to $22.50 HE season's most favored styles in a beautiful assortment of dainty colors and materials. Georgette crepe blouses, in flesh, white, maize, nile, orchid, coral, char treuse and bisque. variously adorned with hand strung bead designs; lace motifs and filet and Venice laces, hand embroideries, dainty tucking and hem stitching featuring the smartest de signs in collar and cuff effects. ' Blouses for Sports and Tailleur Wear, $6.50 to $10.00 Especially interesting is our showing of tailleur and sports shirts, of crepe de chene, habutai, LaJcrz crepe and men's wear crepe in many unusual styles, in a wonderful variety of stripes, also all white. Dainty Lingerie Blouses Dainty blouses of white voile, batiste and organdie, trimmed with cluster tucks, hemstitching, soft laces and hand embroidery, price range $2.00, $2.50, $3.50, $3.95, $5.00 and up to $16.50. Burgeee-Naeh Co. Second Floor Si T B etter Get in on this ContestBoys! Another bird house contest for boys under 18 years. Start ing March 10th and ending March 17th. $50.00 in frizes Full particulars rany. bese cured in the Sporting Goods Section, Fourth Floor. Delicious Candies at Burgaaa-Naah Those tasty creamed chinky pins, Saturday, lb., 40c. Vanilla nut and chocolate caramels, special, at lb., 29c. Chocolates, creamy and de licious, assorted flavors, lb., 29c Vanilla, chocolate and maple nut penochee, at lb., 29c. Burgaaa-Naah Co. Main Floor Women's Silk Boot Hose 65c SPLENDID values for Saturday are these women's black, pure thresjd silk boot hose, full fashioned, regular made foot; you'll want several pairs at the price of 65c. Women's Cotton Hose, 35c Black and white seamless cotton hose, the, kind that withstands hard wear, special, Saturday, at 35c the pair. Children's Hose, 29c v An assortment of boy's and girl's hose, choice of black or white silk lisle; seamless; sizes up to Burgeea-Naeh Co. Main Floor California Violets, 15c Pretty a"nd fresh California violets, 50 in a buncn, Satur day, at 15c a bunch. Blooming Plants Healths, blooming Cinerias, specially priced for Saturday, at 15c the plant. Burgaaa-Naah Co. Main Floor Introducing a New Department ' Featuring and Specializing on Coats, Suits and Dresses For Small Women, Misses, Girls, Juniors Every miss, junior, girl or small sized woman wishes to be well dressed, but often this cannot be accomplished because of the seeming impossibility of being correctly fitted. Realizing this, we determined to make this condition our especial study the results Of which is a newly appointed and very much-in-demand Ready-to-Wear department catering to small sized women, misses, juniors and girls, which is in splen did readiness to serve you. lhe tailoring the finish the trimming the linings- the smart styles the unusual values everything about tin garments will meet with your enthusiastic approval. Small women's.and misses' suits, for all uses, $14.75 and- up. Small women's and misses' coats, . for all uses, at $12.50 and up '. Small women's and misses' dresses, ' for all uses,- at $16.50 and up Small women's and misses, wash dresses, $2,50 and up Children's voile, organdie and batiste dresses, $2.50 and up Children's 6 to 14 year ging ham dresses, at $1.25 and up Burgaaa-N.mh Co. Second Fldor ese - ,i rvrTYv Women Always Want New Trim med Hats at This Time o' the Year And the Burgess-Nash Millinery Section is first, as always to show the newest of the new millinery with a most at tractive price range. Just a Few Hints Madame Fashion has gone intoTier garden for trimming inspirations this season results of which are numerous flower-bedecked hats a rose here a bund of violets there, a forget-me -not around the crown, and the effectis "a dream" of a hat. Then, Too " There are the lovely large sailors with a cuff brim and a single inof fensive quill artistically inserted on the top of brim. However There is a delightful selection in styles that both matron and Miss will find highly becoming. Price range, (5.00 to $35.00. Burgeee-Naeh Co. Second Floor Two Groups of Jewelry Featuring such unusual values as listed below. Solid cold rings Women's cluster rings .... Misses' cluster rings Sterling Silver novelty rings Gold filled bracelets German silver dorines Emblem charms Gold filled cuff buttons . . . Tie clasps', knives, etc at 95c Gold filled brooches La Vallieres, neck chains. Perfume lingerie clasps . . German silver vanities. . . Gold filled cuff links Etc., etc., etc BurgcM-Nanh Co Jewelry Featured at 49c White coral beads. Peurl beads. Novelty ear rings. Sterling silver hat pins. Hat pins, stone set Gold filled crosses. Emblem lockets. Fine carved hair combs. Stone set combs, etc., etc. at rGold filled bar pins. J Emblem charms. German silver mesh bags. i j ACkk 1 Arts and craft jitney purses iil bold filled scart pins. I I Etc.. etc.. etc. -Main Floor Early Arrivals in Women's Footwear for Spring THE most essential requisite to the new Spring. Outfit is smart footwear come in Saturday and look over the new styles that are ready for your viewing. Women's New Black Boots In kid, lace and button style, the newest lasts and pat terns; a very complete showing. New Colored Kids and Combination Lace Boots, $7.95 Golden brown kid boots Mouse brown kid boots Sea-gull gray kid boots Black and white kid boots Black with ivory kid tops Black with gray kid tops Covered and leather Louis Cuban heels, turn and light welt soles. Burgaaa-Naah Co. Second Floor $7.95 Pair James A. Banister fine shoes for men Fourth Floor. Silverware Buying Opportunities specially grouped items ot interest in silverware. Teaettes, 48c A-l silver plated teaette spoons, gilt lined bowls, Satur day, special at, each, 48c. Bud Vases, 59c Octagon shape silver plated bud vases, special at 59c. Burgaaa-Naah Co. Candle Sticks. 25c ' Complete with candle, shade and holder, assorted colors. Novelties, 49c Dutch silver novelties, in cluding mustard jars, caster sets, vases, cruets, etc. Main Floor The New in Dress Goods Is Here For Your Choosing A CHARMING display of the new weaves that have the assurance of popular demand this season. Plaid and Check Velours, $3.00 ' The very smart motive for spring for sports coats 1 ana skirts, in good, rich color etfects, gold and black; black, white and rose; blue, green and rose, and other gobd color combinations; 64 inches wide; $3.00 yard. Fancy Sports Stripe Skirting, $2.95 , In a very good arrangement of colors, gold and black, two blues, black and white, burgundy and navy; they are the very latest; 54 inches wide; at $2.95 yard. Rich Shades of Plain Gabardine Very popular and good style for the modest dresser, in a good arrangement of colors tans, burgundy, plum, blue, green ; 50 inches wide ; $2.50 yard. Burgaaa-Naah Co. Main Floor. ' Drug Specials Pebeco tooth paste, 29c. The New Hoghes Waterproof back Ideal brush, special SI. 29. Large powder puffs, 10c. A sheet steel, electric welded hot water bottle, guaranteed for 5 years, $1.39. Large 1 -lb. can talcum pow der, 19c. Danderine, 34c. Pond's vanishing cream, 16c. Mentholatum, ISc. Castoria, 19c. Sal Hepatica, 34c. 1-qt. Ammonia, 13c. Peroxide, 10c. Cocoanut oil soap, cake, 4e. Bath tablets, 7c. -sSayman's soap, cake, 7c. Rubber gloves, pair, 25c. Burgaaa-Naah Co. Main Floor s PRING BULKS For Fashioning the Dresses, Suits and Skirts of the Moment A FEBRUARY exhibition and sale of authoritative silks for the Spring and Summer season of 1917. The silk section displays yards and yards of fascinating silks, in every color of the rainbow, and some new shades that the rainbow never thought of. Besides the more vivid colorings are plain black or solid-colored silks that are equally smart. Fancy Silks Specially Priced Novelty taffetas, stripes and plaids, 36-inch $1.49 yard Novelty taffetas, in sport stripes, 31f-inch $1.49 yard Novelty taffetas, for skirts, suits, 36-inch $2.50 yard Novelty pussy willow, pretty colors, 40-inch $2.95 yard Striped tub silks, 25 patterns, 36-inch $1.25 yard Sports stripe pongee, big selection, 27-inch 69c yard Colored Silks Attractively Priced Chiffon taffetas, light or dark, 36-inch $1.69 yard Satin taffeta soiree, special, 36-inch $1.95 yard Satin charmeuse, range of colors, 40-inch $2.25 yard Crepe de chine, all silk, 40-inch $1.49 yard Satin Francaise, newest shades, 36-inch $2.95 yard Heavy silk poplins tor suits, 40-inch $2.50 yard Black Silks Enter Sale' Satin messaline, 36-inch. .$1.19 yard I Satin duchess, 36-inch. . .$1.59 yard All-silk pongee, 36-inch. . $1.75 yard Silk faille, 36-inch. . ; , . .$2.25 yard Washable satin, 36-inch. .$1.95 yard I Silk Poplin, 36-inch 98c yard Crepe Acteor, 40-inch. . .$2.50 yard We'll Cut, Pin and Fit ' Your New Dress Free Mrs. Moulton will cut, fit and pin any material you may buy. at 98c the yard or over. Mrs. Moulton is from the famous Keister Dressmaking School, and her style ideas are very valuable. BttrgMt-Nash Co. Main Floor. Bulletin-Hot off the Press Telling of Extraordinary Specials Saturday in the Smartly Trimmed Hats. $2.98 Of course, it is impossible to catalogue anywhere near all the special selling events scheduled every day in this big conveniently arranged Down Stairs Store so visiting this big section every time you come down town is a good habit to acquire. i Tungsten Elec tric Light Bulbs . 25 and 40 Watt size 27c 60 Watyrize 36c. Oil Heaters, $3.35 Perfection oil heaters, 4-nuart steel font smoke- ' less and odorless, special, $3.35. Ivory Soap, 5 for 21c Ivory soap Saturday, 5 bars 21c. Burgeee-Naeh Co. Down Stalra Store 9 ft I i. Clearaway of Men's Soft Hats, at $1.45 The offering i ni b r a ee. a wide t selection of good, deni able hat sty'.es taken from our Main Section on the Fourth Floor. Broken lines and sizes of the higher priced hats re duced for a quick clearaway. Burgeee-Neeh Co. Down Stalra Store ANOTHER fortunate purchase, which enables us to offer some thing special for 'Saturday in the Spring millinery line. New shapes pokes, turbans, chin-chin, large sailors, made of lisere, milun, hemp, crepes, sifks, etc., with nifty Chinese jqt orna ments or perky trims of ribbons, shades of black, gray, rose, purple, blue, etc. Bureeee-Naeh Co. Down Stalra Store Stylish Silk Skirts, $5.95 ANEW' shipment of silk skirts in sports stripes and plaids plain black taffetas and rajah silks trimmed with pockets and buttons and some have separate belts; Saturday, at $5.95. French Serge Dresses, $15.00 Made pleated with belt, white flannel collar and cuffs; very practical and special, at $15.00. Children's Winter Coats, $3.00 Children's winter coats, sizes 4 to 14, including' mix tures, chinchillas, zibelines and plaids, to go Saturday, at $3.00. Burgeee-Naeh Co. Down Stau-e Store Men's Shirts 44c "Odds" and "ends" o'f shirts, accumulated, in one big lot at an enormous cut in price, even belaw what any shirt, no matter how infer ior the quality might be, can be bought at wholesale; sale price, 44c. Men's Work Shoes, $2.79 MEN'S good durable work shoe's in tanjoil grain, with solid .leather soles, black oil grain with solid leather soles, gun metal, calf, button and blucher cut. All sizes and all good wearing shoes; special, Saturday for $2.79. Boys' Shoes at $1.98 A big lot of boys' sample shoes, just the kind to resist hard wear; Sat urday, special, at $1.98. Burfeaa-Naah Co. Down Stalra Storo BURGESS-I EVERYBODYS STORE' ? " -