Image provided by: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, Lincoln, NE
About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 25, 1917)
9 A" Sunday, November 25, 1917- Storo Hour) 8:30 A. M. to P. M. -BURGESS-NASH STORE NEWS FOR MONDAY- Do Your Chrittmas Shoppinf Early in the Day. -Phone D. 137. Your Great Store Bur gess-NashIs Wonderfully Prepared to Serve You Well for Thanksgiving, for Christmas and for All the Winter Needs T1TC OMATTA SUNDAY BEE: NOVEMBER 25, 191T. Christmas for Everybody as Usual Christmas 1917 will be the first big test on the temper of the American people. How will it prove them? Of course some of them are worrying about the war, they just can't help it, for there are people that have -just' got to worry and if it wasn't about the war it would be about something else. But in the majority the same splendid unselfish spirit that has dominated them from the beginning will guide them now. Christmas will go forward to the boys in the trenches, Christmas will keep in good cheer those at home. And hundreds of people who intended to cut down their gift lists this season, are finding that here, they can expend their money so advantageously that every body can be remembered. ' It's to be a new a differ ent sort of Christmas assured ly but it's to be Christmas just the same. A Pre-Thahksgiving Sale of Trimmed Millinery $6.45 and $9.45 TOO MANY trimmed hats, that's the reason for these radical reductions. Our entire stock has been di vided into two parts, every hat radically reduced. None reserved. Beautiful Fur Hats x Large Dress Hats Chic Street Hats A hat to suit every fancy. Tothose who want an ex tra hat at a very low price, this is an opportunity not to be overlooked. For Mon day, your choice of any trimmed hat, at $6.45 and $9.45. Burfost-Nuh Co. Second Floor ' 0j The Chilly Blasts of the Other Night Made One Wish for More Blankets BETTER be prepared for the next "drive" you can expect them after this time of year. These specials will help drive them back. Plaid Blankets, $2.98 Pair Size 64x76 inches, pretty block plaids of the blue, gray or tan. An exceptional value. V Plaid Blankets, $4.98 Pair 70x80-inch, wool, finished in blue, gray or tan. A fine, lofty, warm blanket and a big yalue. 1 Wool Blankets, $8.00 Pair Large size, heavy wool blankets, in assorted color plaids or plain gray... Very sightly and very low priced, at $8.00 pair. Burf Mt-Nuh Co. Down Slain Storo YOUR Order for Christmas Cards should be given as early as possible to insure no disappoint ment later on. 1 Our stock of samples is very extensive, featuring many new ideas shown this season for the first time. The prices are most reason able. Our line of Christmas Cards Seals, tags, tissues, paper, and, in fact, all the Christmas package dressings, is very com plete, and you should make your selections now, before the as sortments become broken. ' ' Burget.-Nasfi Co. Main Floor Books Answer Christmas Questions f Books meet every wish. Books may be given when a more costly gift might not be acceptable. , Books are easy to choose and easy to send. Books speak any language, convey any sentiment. When one stops to think of it, books have a place at Christmas time all their own. , This is a complete stock, including boys' and girls books; tots' picture books, sets, fiction, illustrated books, de luxe editions, even rare books, all splendidly displayed for easy choosing on the Third Floor. Buri-Nih Co. Third Floor W E Call It the 'Gift Corner THACKERAY tells . of his pleasure" in stopping and look ing awhile at Woodgate's. bric-a-brac shop We think Thacken.y would have liked equally well to pause on the Third Floor in the "Gift" Corner. What joy the author of the "Roundabout Pa pers" or any other lover of the old and unusual would find in this "delightful gather ing, of everything." All these quaint and foreign objects, found after keen seek ing in far-away places, form a "Gift" corner of unusual attrac-' tiveness. Such things as give rare distinction to one's home and make unmatchable gifts for one's friends. Burgeta-Nash Co. Third Floor Wearing the 'Stylish Stout' Corset Literally Makes a New Woman of You "Svllsh Stout' mm. THERE is youth and style in every line ; at waist, hips, bust and back. To wear a "Stylish Stout" ie to re-figure outlines and possess the much desired stylish slenderness pf . the mode. . The stout figure is simply an nvpr-d isnlaved manual fig ure. "Stylish Stout" Reduso corset corrects this over-development and makes the stout figure as nearly ideal as its proportions allow. r You feel at your best when wearing a "Stylish Stout" cor set, while being supple and easy, their durability insures permanent shapeliness. Your mirror tells you that nothing is wanting in your ap pearance. " Price, $6.50 to $10.00. BurfMi-Naah Co. Soeond Floor . . 'll'l' nr, III As the Department Manager Expressed It-"Here is the Tail End' of Our Stock of Furniture" Which We Are Closing Out. For Monday the Prices Have Been Subjected to Greater.Reductions. Merely a Fraction of the Original or Present Day Retail Price PRACTICALLY every piece left of this stock is listed here for Monday and at a price that should and will make short work JWi of this closing-out sale, every piece will be sold as it is ; no returns, "T7 and no exchanges : every sale must be absolute. Beds 1 white enamel iron bed, 4-6 size, $10.10. 1 walnut finished bedstead, 4-6 size, $14.00. 1 walnut finished bedstead, 4-6 size, $23.75. " 1 ivory finished wood bedstead, 4-6 size, $24.20. 1 pair ivory finished twin bedsteads, at $30.00. 1 pair walnut finished twin bedsteads, at $30.00. 1 pair mahogany finished twin bedsteads, $33.75. 1 walnut finished bedstead, 4-6 size, for $33.00. Tea Carts 1 fumed oak tea cart, now $7.19. 1 mahogany finished tea cart, now $7.19. Costumers 5 Vernis Martin costumers, each, $2.50. 6 Vernis Martin costumers, each, $2.75. 8 Vernis Martin costumers, .each $3.15. Chiffoniers 2 ivory finished chiffoniers, each, $17.45. 1 ivory finished chiffonier, at $18.85. 1 ivory finished chiffonier, now $25.30. Side Tables ' -1 Jacobean oak side table, now $8.35. 1 Jacobean oak side table, now $9.25. 1 wax oak side table, now $11.00. 1 solid mahogany side table, now $20.35. mm Tables 1 fumed oak library table, now $10.40. 1 ivory finished dressing table, $12.50. 1 Jacobean oak dining table, now $26.50. 1 Jacobean oak dining table, now $29.75 1 ivory finished dressing table, $31.85. Chairs and Rockers 1 child's high chair,- reduced to $1.39. 1 fumed oak porch chair, now $2.75. 1 solid mahogany rocker, now at $25.25. 1 mahogany finished rocker, now $10.50. Book Cases 5 Macey sectional book cases, ea., $13.75 Burfe-Nah Co. Third Floor GORGEOUS Oriental Rugs as Gifts $ch in colorings, exquisite in design, a gift highly treas ured by everyone. .These special values Monday: Beloochestan Rugs Sires suitable for table cov ers, in rich blues and reds, spe cial, at $22.75. Old Shiraz Rugs Medium sizes, from 2x5 to 3x6 feet, at $22.50. Mossoul Rugs 2-6x5-6 feet, beautiful color ings and special . values, at $33.00. Bokhara Rugs 2x3 feet, genuine old rugs, special, at $37.50.( Other Weaves Including Iran, Mossoul and Sarouk rugs, at $65.00. BurfMfNwh Co. Third Floor HOW about stockings for present wear or Christmas gift giving? Future supplies and prices are one of the most puzzling things to face. Wise folks will secure their full sup ply now, while we both know what is obtainable, for the kinds you want are here at reason able prices, that may not be the case later on. (Main Floor) NOW for Christmas needle work, save your yarn for the boys in khaki; and turn your needlework into charming embroidered gifts for the friends at home. We. have a pleasing collection of novelties, many things are partly done, ready for deft hands to quickly finish, come and look them over and start nimble needles fly ing. (Third Floor) A SMALL GIRL who is en dowed with a patriotic spirit, was found knitting with a hat pin and a slender paint brush handle;- real knitting needles of all kinds are in the artneedlework section. (Third Floor) NOTHING seems to satisfy our Sammy "Somewhere n France" as candy. In a re :ent letter home, one said: "When you send anything to me let it be candy." We have splendid assortments of tooth some sweets that are certain to satisfy Sammy. (Main Floor) WHAT are scissors good for? Nothing much, if they are dull or missing; but mighty im portant when you want them to clip a nail or rip a seam. Awfully provoking not to have them when you want, them. Every kind, here for toilet table or sewing bags. (Main Floor) EVERY housekeeper knows the chann that draperies give, but the wrong hangings are little better than bare, bleak windows. We've selected the most offJ fabrics in the proper coloi.ngs and offer many helpful suggestions for those who do not know exactly what they need. (Thii'd Floor) SWEATERS ere universal need, no other garment is such a comfort and protection and, for sport wear, none other has quite the same effect. The boy at the front needs an armless sweater to wear under his blouse. The boy at college wants, both kinds, the woman and the girl want the bright colors. (Second Floor) THE SOLDIER SHOP pro. vides Christmas for the boys "Somewhere Out There" in its practical way. Every thing a soldier or sailor boy might wish for. (Main Floor) THE GIFT of the times, a carry-all bag for her knit ting, to help her do her part of this "Carry it With You" campaign. Every woman's list of Christmas wishes includes one such bag. (Third Floor) CANDLE STICKS to keep the Christmas spirit burning through the year, make thought ful gifts. (Third Floor) ELECTRIC Toasters at $2.75 G. & E. make with porce lain base, will toast two slices of bread at one time, with toast rack on top for keeping toast warm. Element guaranteed for one year, makes a practical, gift, at $2.75. Burgess-Nosh Co. Down Stairs Store Announcement 1 Extraordinary! Your Unrestricted Choice from Our Entire Stock of Tailored Suits For Women and Misses, at Vz Otf Regular Price IT'S the Burgess-Nash way oi" doing business to reduce the price on merchandise when you can benefit the most. With this in mind, now, when you can get several months' wear out of them, we have taken our entire stock of women's and misses' suits and reduced the price exactly one-third. There is no need to elaborate on the above, and, although we do not quote comparative prices at any time, you know what a third reduction sale on' suits means at Burgess-Nash. Coming as it does now, fully six weeks before the usual clearaway pe riod, it is an offering that borders on the sensational. Burfett-Naih Co. Second Floor These Fine Thanksgiving Linens May Still Be Yours at the Most Favorable Prices THIS national occasion will be made a patriotic event this year, for the nation has much to be thankful for. We are in the midst of a great war, but our boys who have been called to the front have plenty to eat, are well housed, and well clothed. Then the Thanksgiving feast need not cut into the staple food supplies that need be conserved. It is better to eat turkey than beef, and Mr. Hoover has not aBked us to be frugal with the well known pumpkin pie. So the Thanksgiving feast may be joyfully celebrated and the good housekeeper will want to serve it in fine, snowy linen. Pure Linen Pattern Cloths ami Napkins , Full bleached, pure linen double damask; big assortment of handsome, round designs, bordered all around: " . ' " Table cloth, 72 inches by 3 yards, 110.50. , .Table cloth, 72 inches by 4 yards, $12.00. : Table cloth, 81 inches by 3 yards, $10.00. - . . 24x24-inch napkins, $8.00 a dozen. Hemstitched Luch Napkins, $7.00 Dozen 15x15 fine docile satin damask luncheon nap kins, beautiful patterns. 72-Inch Linen Damask, $2.25 a Yard ' Heavy, fine bleached double Batin damask, pure Irish linen, big assortment of patterns. 22x22-incb napkins to match, $5.00 a dozen. , Burgoss-NasH Co. Main Floor Table cloth, 72 inches by 2 yards, $6.00. . Table cloth, 72 inches by 2 ft yards, $7.50. , Table cloth, 72 inches by 3 yards, $9.00. Colored Breakfast Sets, $5.50 Hemstitched damask breakfast sets, in blue, pink or gold. Rose or Greek pattern, 54x54-inch cloth with six 14xl4-inch napkins to match, , at $5.50 a set; with 64x64-inch cloth, at $6.50 a set Scalloped Satin Bed Spreads, $5.00 Each Large, smooth, white bed spreads, scalloped with cut-out corners, handsome design. We're Featuring a Sale of 100-Piece American Semi-Porcelain Dinner Service, at $15.98 EDWIN'M. Knowles' "New May Flower" shape dinner sets, 8 assorted patterns to choose from, including gold line decorations, flora decorations, conventional decorations, etc., complete service for 12 people. Spe cial for Monday, at $15.98. ' 100-Piece Dinner Sets, $110.00 Haviland & Co.'s dinner sets, 100-piece service, spray decorations with gold lines, 12 raatt gold 'decorated handles, the service, $110.00. 100-Piece Dinner Sets, $50.00 Stinthal American semi-porcelain dinner sets, 100-piece service, new Oriental floral border pat tern, with burnished gold lines and handles; the service, $50.00. 100-Piece Dinner Sets, $35.00 Stinthal American semi-porcelain dinner sets, 100-piece service, combination border and spray decoration; 100-piece service, $35.00. Table Goblets, 6 for $2.00 Thin, lead blown goblets, with pretty floral cuttings, 6 for $2 Table Tumblers, 6 for $1 Thin, lead blown table tum blers, pretty floral cutting, 6 for $1.00. Cut Tumblers, 10c Thin, lead blown table tumblers, with pretty com bination cuttings, plain or optic, 10c each. , Table Tumblers, 6 for 40c Colonial glass table tumblers, ground bottom, 6 for 40c. - I i si. hi i 100-Piece Dinner Sets, $19.50 Stinthal American, semi-porcela'n dinner sets, 100-piece service, green line decoratci with medal lion; the service, $19.50. 31 -Piece Breakfast Sets, $2.95 . Edwin M. Knowics' American snmi-porcelaln breakfast sets, 31 pieces, gold decorations, neat, plain shapes, a set, $2.95. ' - Sherbet Glasses, 6 fcr $1.75 Thin, lead blown sherbet glasses, with pretty floral cutting, low or high shape, 6 for $1.75.: Sugar Cream Sets, $1.00 Cut floral sugar and cream sets, heavy blank, at, set, $1.00. Cut Glass Specials, 50c Grape cut, footed compotes, spoon trays, pickles, bowls, handled naopies, sugar bowls, creamers and jelly dishes. Choice, 50c. . ' Serving Trays, 75c Golden oak frame, metal handles, felt bot tom; size 11x16 inches, for 75c. Burrii-Nnsh Co. Down Stairs Store " Things that will Help Make the Preparation of the 1 hanksgivmg Dinner an tasy 1 ask Casseroles, $1.95 Solid brass, nickel plated frame, 8-in. genu ine Guernsey inset, spe cial, $1.95. Pyrex Casseroles In solid brass, nickel plated frames with wood handles, 7 and 8-inch size, $3.25. Roasters, at 45c Blue steel roasters with cover, assorted sizes, 45c. Enamel Roasters, $1.59 Gray enameled roasters with cover, seamless, first quality ware, medium size, at $1.59. Large size, at $2.39. Aluminum Roasters, $4.40 "Wear-Ever" pure aluminum, seamless roasters, with cover and meat rack: Small size, $4.40. Medium size, $5.35. Large size. $6.00. Roast Pans, 29c White enameled, oblong roast pans, seamless, as sorted sizes; choice, 29c. Burfeat-Naih Co. Down Stair V'JV W.ll MVkait a 111 I I HL-"J III I Carving Sets, $3.95 ""Universal" c a rv i n g sets., stag handles, 3-piece sets, in lined box, $3.95. Butcher Knives, 25c Assorted Bizes, best quality steel blade, 25c. ChoppersSl.59 "TInivprsal" food or meat chon- pers, 4 cutting blades, heavily re tinned, No. 1 size, $1.59. . Sauce Pans, 69c "Wear-Ever" aluminum sauce pans, double lip, 2 -quart size, extra special, 69c. , - - Storo Mm IM T3 ill I VS. I' f r LI VJii '.-'.a Tk. at 11 Jl VSVU 11 Uie CHristmas Siore for OvertBody Mi