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Free Shoe Fund
Pleasant Hour Club to Tc
Kamah Sends Part of Pro
reedi From Bake .
Sale.
"Omaha drove No. 1, Benevolent
Protective Order of Does, heartily
endorse your hoe fund and en
close a check for $25 to help tupply
stout hoe to. accompany the stout
little hearts that beat beneath many
ragucd jackets," says a welcome let
ter received from a good organiza
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tion.
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((11 A ilt held a bake sale and sent part
nte proceed to the limn.
With Christinas coniinc. there arc
still many little feet of the children
of the very poor unprotected from
winter's cold. Boys and girls shiver
It at nisht i
and can't
1 cause they
J Make cr
at nisht in their wretched homes
go out tn the daytime be-
hey have no shoes.
; checks payable to The Bee
Shoe Fund. Send money addressed
to The Bee Shoe Fund.
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Dorics Htrrrt llama ., l.en
Hfnry (1, Pike 5.00
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Pl-n Hour Club, Tekamah,
.b. , 5.00
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Oniahan Wins-Highest
Scholarship at Harvard
Sol A. Rosenblatt of Omaha won
the highest scholarship award at
Harvard university, according to a
news dispatch from the east yester
day. He is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Morris Rosenblatt, 401 South
Thirty-eighth street.
Brief City News.
Asks $15,000 for Alienation Mrs.
Ida Seymour brought suit In district
,ourt yesterday against Mrs. Mary
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, ia nautili iimi-k'iik Jwri. muien naa
alienated her husband's affections,
and asked $15,000.
Dinner Dance The Advertisings
Selling league will hold a Christmas
dance at tho Hotel Fontenelle Mon
day evening. Two hours of dinner,
addresses and music will be fol
lowed by four hours of dancing.
Climbs nuildinc F. O. Johnson,
a steeplejack from Minneapolis,
thrilled a large crowd by climbing
to the roof of the First National
bank building and' then to the 45
foot pole and gilded the ball at the
top.
Judges and Jurors Idle Though
nearly 3,500 civil and criminal cases
are on the district court docket,
f one-half tho judges and a majority
nC the jurymen were idle yesterday,
neeause there were no cases ready
for trial. . ":
"Secret" Conference Gus Hyers,
state sheriff, and Tom Carroll, federal-
prohlbltl6ri'tf".eeri rom Ltn
"coln, were tn Omaha yesterday and;
held a secret conference with U. S.
Rohrer, federal prohibition chief
for Nebraska. ,
'Pioneer Dead Gerhardt Henry
Meyer, -63, died testerdayr nt his
home, 5016 Nichollas street, after a
jjhort Illness. He has been -a resi
dent of Omaha for many years. His
wife, a daughter, Maria, and a son.
Joy, survive him.
Schools Dismissed The spirit of
the holidays pervaded , the, public
schools yesterday, when 30,000
school children and more than 1,000
teachers were dismissed for the
Christmas holiday season, which
ends January 3. '
Considering Protest The action
of the city council considering' the
protest of 18 citizens living near
Thirty-eighth and Davenport
. streets, against the building of an
apartment house in that vicinity,
was postponed until Tuesday
Jurors Sick. Trial Stops The jury
in. the case of Virgil and J. N. J9e
France, seeking to oust their step
mother, Mrs. Martha DeFrance,
from their home in Dundee, was
dismissed Thursday, when two of
the jurors became suddenly ill.
Creditors Get Money By trans
fers recorded with the register of
deeds, creditors of the North Ameri
can Hotel company receive $88,267
as their share of a third mortgage
of $245,000 on the Blackstone hotel,
which A. I Schantz held tts trustee.
Omahan ' Wins Scholarship Sol
Rosenblatt of Omaha won the high
est scholarship award ut Harvard
university, according to a news dis
patch from the east yesterday.- He
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f rnblatt,
; street.
son of Mr. and Mrs. Sol Ros-
401 South Thirty-eighth
Shipment or Drugs A Quantity
of drugs seized in Omaha on nu
merous raids by federal agents, was
fpped from Omaha to washing-
i, D. C. Tnursaay, to oe usea in
hospitals and dispensaries. The
value of the shipment was about
$20,000.
Air Crash Victim Iieavee Miss
Lucy Atkinson, former Hotel Fon
tenelle musician, whose right leg
was amputated following an air
plane crash during the Interna
tional vero congress here, left
Omaha for her home in Detroit,
Mich., Thursday.
Laughs In Jail Cell Frank Hum
ball. 40, packing house worker,
laughed heartily in his cell in the
county jail yesterday, when in
formed that the county attorney
would file charnes of bigamy
against him. "Absurd, he said,
"why I have only one wife."
Scvks Annulment Suit for annul
ment of the marriage of Benjamin
Miukin. 17. to liose Kohlberg. 16,
f" was filed yesterday In district court
lv lvouis juiuKiM, .111 nunii iji lu
cent h street, the boy a father. They
have not lived together since the
wedding, last June, the father says.
Red Cross Nurse Dies Mrs. Del
phla Hamilton. S3, a Red Cross
nurse during the world war, died at
a local hospital Thursday. She was
a member of the American Legion
and a military funeral will be held
Sunday from the Bohemian Na
tional hall. .Twenty-first and U
streets, at J-
SusiK-ots Are Punlsljcd. Harold
(Shortv McLaughlin, federal pris
oner, and Lester Bailey., alleged
automobile thief, suspected of being
Involved in the plot to bring about
wholesale break in the Douglas
county Jail, are being punished with
solitary confinement and a bread
; and water diet.
Hot n" Barred "Hot Dog.'
periodical shipped to news dealers
via eipress rather than through the
malL so that the federal officer
4 rannot seize the copies, will be sold
t-y dealers whh the fchance of being
I lialed Into court in state com-
plaint, according ttt Commissioner
Uvnn. The periodical ts said to be
a bit ei'iy.
Christmas Kodak Specials
Eastman Premo Camera No. 2, 2Ux3U, $1.M.
Eastman Premo Camera No. 2-A, 214x414, $2.69.
Photo Albums, 20 off.
BwtMfNMk Mala rWar
ED?yb(dlY9 ChrMmas Star
Day
Prize Winner:
It is with pleasure that we an
nounce the following prize winners
in the Burgress-Nash Children's
Short . Story . Contest, which was
held November 7 to November 26.
First Prize Winners
NELLIE KAHRB
KATHERYN DUNAWAY
Second Prize Winners
ELIZABETH MILLS '
FRANCIS VAN RENSEELAER
Third Prize winners
HOPE ALLEN
MILDRED HARRIS , 1
Fourth Prize Winners
GRACE WOOD
CLIFFORD JENSEN
Fifth Prize Winners
LILLIAN FREEMAN
BEULAH SINGER
Sixth Prize Winners
MARION ELIZABETH SIMPSON
NORMA KING
Honorary Mention
SAM FREGGER
JOY HUTTIE
CARL HOLSTON
KATHERINE ALLEN
LUCILE HATT
'Prize Winners: Please, call for
prizes in the Burgess-Nash Book
Department Main Floor.
Gift Items
Have You Seen Mr. C. F. Weber's
. Mechanical Wonder.
The Village Blacksmith,
in our 16th Street Window?
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Fur Trimmed Coats Gift Suggestions for Boys and Girls
The Story of "RIP VAN
WINKLE" will be given Sat
urday to the children who.
come with their parents
Burtess-Nath Junior Shop
Just a Few of anta's
Toys at
Drams, fancy painted, SOc
Parker Camas, large assort
ment, 80c.
Doll Cradles, white enamel,
50c.
Ef ip Chrfisfcmmaig WntJh BeamlM ift ltmm
$1 : Silk Sale Saturday : $1
A remarkable holiday offering beautiful silks just what you had thought of
for so many gifts. There is Jap Silk for that Kimono which mother has wanted for
so long Georgette for sister's Blouse yes- and lovely silk for that dance frock
which she "just must have," besides tub silk for big brother's shirt and some dark
silk for grandmother. All offered Saturday at one remarkable price $1.00. .
40-inch Georgette in -white, flesh
and pink.
32-inch Tub Silk Shirtings.
36-inch Novelty Stripe Taffetas.
Imported Perfumes and Toilet Waters Xmas Gifts at Special Prices
Coty'a L'Origan Fata Powder, 69c.
Cety'a L'Origan Parfume, $2.98 ounce,
Coty'a L'Orifan; Chypre and L'Or. Toilet i
Water, original bottle, $3.19.
Peer's Toilet Water, Vegetal, 89e.
Djer Kits Vegetal Toilet Water, 98c.
Djer Kiss Perfume, 1 OZ., original bottle,
$1.39.
Le Grand's Russian Violet Perfume, H
price. '."' '
La Grand's Imported Faca Cream, 69c.
Le Grand's Imported Hand Lotion, 39c.
Qaelques Fleurs Talcum, 89c, i . '-.
Qualqucs Fleura Toilet Water, original bot
tle, $3.49.
Djer Kiss Sachet, original bottle, 98c.
PWer's Sachet, all odors, 98c.
In Housewares
Pyrex Pie Plates
Mounted in a solid brass, nickel-plated frame,
ebony handle, 8 and 9-ineh sizes. A worth while
gift. . . . '
Electric Toaster
A gift which the whole family will appreciate Uni
versal nickel-plated toaster. Complete with cord
and plug. '
, ' Curling Iron
A Universal Iron One of the gifts which is so
highly" appreciated.
Pyrex Casserole
Mounted on solid brass, nickel-plated stand with
ebony handles. Sizes 7 and 8, round and oval dishes,
Burgess-Nash Fourth Floor
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The Boys' and Girls9
18
50
What little girl wouldn't
be delighted to get one of
these splendid all-wool
coats. They are fully
lined and fur trimmed in
-.he latest fashion; they
offer unusual .values. Six
to 14 years.
Sassy Jane
Frocks, $5
These unusual little
bright colored dresses are
embroidered and a p
pliqued in the prettiest
imaginable way. Boxed
for Christmas they make
a most attractive gift.
$5.00 to $8.95.
Sixai 6 to 12
Third Floor
50c : Saturday
Doll Famiture, blue enamel
ed, 50e.
Stuff oa Cats and Dos white
and Maltese colors, 50c each.
Mechanical Toys. See dem
onstration. 50c
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7fie Ciristmas Store for 'CveryjSody
36-inch Printed Silks for Linings.
36-inch Plain Chiffon Faille.
36-inch Satin Stripe Poplins. .
36-inch Jacquard Tussahs.
BurM-Na.h Silk Shep Sacana Fbar
Exquisite Ivory Sets
These sample sets are the dalnl
iest of gifts and a skillful bit of
merchandising places them before
you at one-half price. Mens Mili
tary Ses, Ladies Manicure Sets,
and Toilet Sets.
Ivory Powder
Boxes and Hair
Receivers, $1.29.
Ivory Trays
very heavy, $1.69
Ivory Nail Pile,
50c.
Ivory Combs, 9
in. long, 59c. ,
Bur(s-Nah Drug Shop Main Floor
Buy Your Christmas
Oranges Now
These are those luscious California navel oranges
, On Sale Saturday
224C Each 32C a Doz,
No C. O. D's No Deliveries.
- Limit of two dozen to a customer.
45
00
25
Burfoss
Juvenile Golf Clubs
You can't start your $"T50
children in the grand
old game too soon. Set of.
putter, midiron and driver.
Roller Skates
Splendidly constructed $p65
ball bearing type a
skates; may be adjusted any
length desired. All sizes.
Ice Skates
Every type of skate $000
from the best manu- aG
facturers, $2.00 to $9.50.
Bur(css-Naah Fourth Floor
Foot Balls
Every boy appreciates
the gift of a real
leather foot ball.
Which are sure to delight any regular
boy. Universal knife, brass lined 2, 3
and 4 blades with stag, ebony, ivoroid
and aluminum handles.
Burtess-Nuh Fourth Floor
For the Baby
Pnnt iter a
Most practical little garments attractively smocked. They 135
may be had in white madras with blue braid trimmings or- 1
in pink or blue, checked or plain gingham. One to three years.
Creepers
Of pink or blue checked gingham or of QC
plain colored gingham. The little collar i wO
is edged in white and is trimmed with hemstitch
ing. One to two years.
Sweater Suits
Link and link knit wool sweater suits. $95
These are so light and warm they are O
ideal for baby to play in. In the sets are sweat
ers, leggings and caps to match in red, tan or
hrown. One to three years.
Burins-Nosh Baby Shop Third Floor
Wonderful
Toys at $1 :
. China Tea Sets, fancy deco
rated, $1.00.
Character Dolls, imported,
$1.00.
Dressed Dolls, fancy dress,
shoes and stockings, $1.00.
Bary-Nah Dowwitofro Story
WkMs
36-inch Printed Poplins.
36-inch Roman Striped Messaline.
36-inch Printed Tussah Pongee.
36-inch Printed Jap Silks.
Crema le Mon, imported Lemon Cream, van
, , ishing or cold, 42c.
Lourney's Imported Toilet Water, $1.25.
Bradley's Perfumes and Toilet Water, as
sorted odors, 50c.
Hudnut's Perfumes, assorted odors.
Christmas packages, 75c.
Beedham's Perfumes, assorted - odors,
Christmas packages, 75c.
Luxor Toilet Waters, assorted odors,
Christmas packages, 75c.
Melba's Toilet Water, assorted odors,
Christmas packages, $1.00. ,, '
Mavis Toilet Waters, 75c.
Mavis Perfume, in original bottle, 42c.
Mavis Lilac Rose, Jasmin Soap, 18c bar.
Mavis Bath Salt, large bottles, 79c. :
- Nash Downstairs Storo
s Boxing Gloves
5Q Splendidly made of the $075
best materials may be ' aW
had in all weights $2.75,
. $3.95, 4.50, 5.00
Splendid Pocket Knives
$
1
Belt Buckles : $125
A handsome buckle of sil
ver plate, on a leather belt,
in a box, $1.25.
Silk Neckties '
50c to $1
There are a variety of col
ors and patterns, developed
in pure silk. These are sure
to please. 50c, 75e, $1.00.
Party Bags : $U0
Adorable little bags for
the flapper to carry her
"hankie" in to the dance.
' Frilly with delicate lace.
Burg-eis-Nah ftibboa Shop
Main Floor
Toys in His
Saturday
Cortello and Auto Games
very exciting, $1.00. -
Stuffed Animals, $1.00.
Children's Oak Chairs and
Rockers, fumed, $1.00.
Notlons
Real Humaa Hair Nets, In Cap shape, dozen, 50c,
Carmen Silk NaU, with or without elastic, 3 (or J5.
Caiasbaroaik Hair Nat, real human hair, tn cap and
fringe stylet, 3 for XS.
Brfw-Nk N.Uaa Skaa Mala Flaar
Ym Thm
Christmas Shopping
' Open Evenings
Beginning Saturday the store will be open
until 9 p.m. every evening until Christmas.
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$1.00 Evening Dinner
will be served in our Tea Room every
' evening during this time.
Concert and Dancing
Every evening in the Tea Room every evening un
til Christmas, at 6 p. m. until 7:30.
The Burgess-Nash Orchestra
under the direction of our
Mr. Robert Cuscaden.
The Cafeteria
also will serve delicious dinners home-cooked
foods at economy prices from 6 p. m. until 8 p. m.
during this last week before Christmas.
Afternoon Tea
in our Tea Room a quiet relaxation for busy shop
pers, every afternoon from 3:30 to 5:30. ; On
Wednesday and Saturday Afternoons Music and
Dancing.
Our Own Delivery Trucks
will deliver direct to your
door, all merchandise
bought between now
and Christmas.
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Hand Made Gif t
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Blouses
Boys' Belted
$12 '
Splendid all-wool coats in
attractive colors, tailored to
perfection, of a quality to as
sure the best wear.
2i2 to 8 years, $7.50 to $12.00.
10 to 18 years, $12 to $16.50.
Heavy Mackinaw, full
belted and" with muff pockets,
$8.00 and $10.00.
' Boys' Blouses
and Shirts
A most complete assortment
of all-wool blouses in gray and
khaki color. Well made by a
famous manufacturer they af
ford special values.
Blouses, $2.00.
Shirts, $3.00.
Burtus-Nuh Bar
Wonderland
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Toys at $2 : Saturday
Base Ball Games, the popular
sport, $2.00. '
Building and ABC Blocks,
large assortment, $2.00.
Children's Metal Staves, $2.
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Bmmth
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$3.95
, Every, woman ad
mires hand-ma d e
blouses. Why not give
her one of these ex
quisite models? , All
boxed in a Christmasy
way, they are the love
liest of gifts. Daintily
embroidered and hem
stitched, fashioned with
roll and flat collars
they are wonderful val
ues at this low price.
Burfess-Nssh Blouse Shop
Third Floor
. Children's Movies Saturday 9t
9 and 11 a. m. William Farnum
in "The Rainbow Trail."
Bur(OSS-Nash Auditorium Fifth Floor
Overcoats
The Boys' Shop
the logical place to
buy Gifts for Boys.
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Shop Maia Floor
Toytown
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Dells, large assortment at
this price, $2.00.
China Tea Sets, kindergarten
patterns, $2.00.
Wagons, meUl body with
steel wheels, $2.00.