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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (May 28, 1922)
A THK rrr. IIMAHA. MiMMJ, MAI Z, Wftlll'in c Alivcum JT ,ii viiimii k t ' Body Will Hold ) Conference Here Mtlholit Home Miionary Society to Meet at lIanrom ? Pirk Church Vf Joes Jay and Thursday. The Wc-rrtan's Home Miionarv socirtv o( the Methodist church will hold HI inniul district eonv'Hiftit at Hanoin Park rhurch nrxt Wednes day and Thursday. Mm Ruih Oldhams will kid tdc devotional oprninij the cion Wednesday morning at 9. Mri. C. A. l'rake will rxtmd greetings to which Mr. J. B. Stoner will rf ond, - Mri. Victor Vit will lead the opening devotional Wrdnridav af ternoon at 1:30. Mm, I. C. Wood will deliver an addreu. Report! of departmental secretaries will he made by Mrs. Charle Mullov of Fremont, mite box; Mri. Ella Brown of Lyoni, temperance; Mra. Jonepli Stopford, of Oakland. Chmtian itewardtliip; Mri. J. B. Stoner of Arlington, evan gelism; Mri. N. Martinson of Omaha, missionary education; Mri. Charles Peacock of I'lattsmouth. conference member! ; Mr. C C Citiell of Oma ha, children's work, and Mri, A. C Lessard of Omaha, young people. Memorial Services. Mri. J. W. Pickard will lead memorial service. Rev. Arthur Atack will lead the devotional Wednesday evening at 7:30. Special music will be given by the Queen Esthers, after which the Grace church Queen Estheri will preient the pageant "Queen Esther'! Choice." After the Queen Esther roll call and reports, offerings and announce ments. Rev. J. B. Stoner will offer benediction. Thursday morning's sefsion will be open at 8:30 with Morning Watch led by Miss Agnes Gardner. Mrs. E. E. Hosman will deliver an ad dress. A three-minute story of the year will then be told by a represen tative of each of the following churches: District Officers' Reports. -Arlington, Craig. Fremont, Lyons, Nebraska City. Oakland, Benson, Dietz, First Church of Omaha, Grace, Hanscom Park, McCabe, Pearl, Trinity, Walnut Hill, Platts- mouth, Springfield, Tekamah, Union, Valley and Weeping Water. Following the reports of the dis trict officers, election of new officers wilt be held. Thursday afternoon at 1:30, Mrs. C. C. Cissell will lead a quiet hour, after which Mrs. J. F. McAnally will bring greetings from Mothers' Jew els home. Reports of committees and an illiutrated lecture on woman's home missionary work will close the sessions. Mrs. I. M. Langford is president of the district, Mrs. Victor West, vice president; Mrs. H. H. North, corre sponding secretary and Mrs. M. L. Stone, treasurer. . i Benson C. of C. to v Give Big Picnic All Business Houses to Close for Community Affair at Park. All business houses of Benson -will close at 2:30 next Thursday after noon for the Community picnic to be given by the Benson Commercial club at Krug park. After an automobile parade, Ben son business men, their families, customers and frfcnds will go to Krug park, entrance to which will be by tickets, which can be secured free from the Benson, merchants. -A program of games and contests ha i .been arranged for the afternoon, followed by . . basket ' lunches, for which the Benson Commercial club will furnish coffee. Tickets to park concessions will be distributed inside the gates. - O. C. Kindig of the Bank of Ben son is head of the executive commit tee in charge of the picnic; W. B. Burkett of the Benson Times, heads the parade committee; H. E. Hutton of the Farmers' and Merchants' bank, sports committee; O. C. Kin dig, entertainment committee, and E. S. Folsom of the Folsom Auto company, publicity. 'Woman Feigns Toothache, Makes Living Three Years ; London, May 27. How a Geneva woman made a comfortable living iat thVee years by feigning tooth ache, is described by the Geneva newspaper. . . With her head wrapped up in bloodstained bandages and simulat ing terrible pain, she used to call on likely victims to- beg them to help her out of her agony. - "I have just been to the dentist," Site would say, "but I have left my purse at home,- and he won't take rAy tooth out unless I pay." ..Nine times out of 10 the strategem succeeded, every quarter of Geneva being systematically exploited. When she was arrested, tlie wom an was still - wearing bandages. "Well," she exclaimed in triumph, "it's been an easy living! The people . were all such fools. 1" American Man May Attempt to Swim English Channel - Boston, May 27. If friends and admirers can raise money necessary to pay expenses, Charles Toth. well known "Brownie," will attempt to swim the English channel next Au gust. For 10 years Toth has been a . member of the "Brownies," an un official organization of swimmers, who take a dip every day, wintep and summer. He has made the Boston light swim four times and has set up a number of local records. High Heels Ruining Women's Feet, Says Boston Doctor " Boston, May 27. If the American women persist in wearing the ex high, inconvenient heels, they will be treme stylish mode of shoes, with unable to walk in 0 years, accord ing to Dr. Rudolph G. List, in a speech before members of the Or thopedic society of Boston. People ought to go barefooted more than they do, he added. Store Closed All Day Tuesday Memorial Day Picnic Needs Picnic Plates 3 dm , 10. Paper Napkins 100 for 2Sc. Paper Imnkinr Cups each, 1 Paper Porks Spoons dot., 10c. Papt-r Tablecloths ., 10c-4A. I'api r Salad Containers ea s Paper Doilies pek., nd Picnlo Seta, Including table cloth, plates, napkins, cups, spoons. Each 25c to SOc. Bur... Nk-MJ Floor 000 Hat Ribbon Four-inch corded hat and sash ribbon, in shades of blue, pink, red, copen, brown. Also white, Priced for Monday only at Yard, 10 BurftM-Nttb Maia Floor 000 Gauze Vests "lxl" and "Swiss Rib" vests, in white and pink. Regular and extra sizes, Priced Each, 35ct 3 for $100 Burftu-Naih Mala Floor 000 Kiddies' Sox H and length hose, in col ors to match little frocks and play suits. Also white sox with colored tops. Sizes 4 to 10. Pair, 35c; three for $1.00 Burfet-Nfh Mala Floor 000 Silk Hosiery These women's pure thread silk hose are made with double soles, toes and heels and are full fash ioned. If you are wearing white for the holiday you will enjoy wearing a pair of these hose, for every pair assures real service. Other colors are black and brown. .J4 Pair, $2.00 Burgou-Nxh Mala Floor 000 Linoleum Rugs Another shipment of Arm strong genuine Linoleum Rugs in three special sizes. These rugs are made of ground cork and linseed oil with burlap back. Artistic designs in blue, brown, and rose. 3xl2-foot size, $2.98 4-6xl0-6-foot size, $3.48 4-6xl2-foot size, $3-98 '' Burftti-Nath Sixth Floor 000 Eastman Kodaks Take a kodak with you. It adds to the fun and keeps it in pictures. Be sure your next holiday plans include a kodak. We have the one you want the films and accessories as well. This is the place to come for the Eastman line , of photographic goods. Kodaks, autographic, $6.50 up. Brownies, $2.00 up. Burgeai-Naih Main Floor 000 Boston Bags Each $1.75 Shoppers find these handsome, durable bags the greatest con venience they are so secure and so easy to handle; invalu able in taking care of innumer able small packages. Their ap pearance is trim and attractive they are fashioned of genuine cowhide, in tan, brown, and black. There are 13, 14, la in sizes. Monday $1.75. Burteit-Ntih Mala Floor 0 0 0 Used Pianos I. P. Hale, upright, good prac tice piano, $78.00. Schubert, upright grand, walnut case, good value, $140.00. Schaff Bros., American walnut, 2 years old, fine condition, $210.00. Ludwig Piano, oak case, colonial design, wonderful tone, at $185.00. 5chmoller & Mueller, oak case, six years old a bargain at $165.00. Autopiano, player piano, used for demonstration only, like new, $435.00. Burgaaa-Naah fifth Floor Values That Will Bring You to Greatly Reduced Prices on Our Entire Stock Trimmed Hats Tailored hats, dress hat, neml-drcM hat, pporta hat, subject to reduction of nearly half. What- . ever style one wears most becomingly will purely be included in this collection of our choicest hats. , Note the Unusual Values n ! Tr Tr,, I I Tf II II ICWr IGMClS ' U A Group of Smart Hats $500 In this group are many unexpected values in hats of straw, taffeta, crepe, and combination effects. No matter what your need, you will surely find a becoming mode among this group. Hundreds of Hats Mlwes Hata Banded Sailors Trimmed Hats $1175 Flapper Hats Sports Models Children's Hats The price we have placed upon these hats assures quick disposal. All are unquestionable values. Formerly French Room Hats $7.50- $9.75- $12.50 Costly hats of richest ma terials and rarest trimmings bear tags of more than twice these pricings. You will scarcely know which to choose, all are such won drously beautiful creations. Beautiful Mid-Summer Hats Dress Hat Shapes of Straw Graceful garden hats and wide-brimmed mushroom effects Desirable summer styles for immediate or summer wear, that are particularly lovely with summery apparel. Milans Soft, Pliable Straws Hemps Glossy Braids. Prices $5.00 to $18.00 Priced at only 75c Burf.M-Naih Hat Shop Third Flow Monday and Wednesday We Continue Our Sale : Drugs and Toilet Articles Thousands of Standard Items That You Really Need, at Prices That Represent Economy Purchases Stock Up for the Season at These Prices Burfoaj-Naah Drug Departmtat Main Floor Another Feature Sale of Silk Novelty Hose Pair $1.95 The vogue of sports hose the fact that each pair ia perfect and the unequalled value of these hose are three excellent reasons why you should buy not one, but several pairs in this special selling. There are pure thread . white silk hose with embroi dered clocking or front embroidery in black or sport colors, also black hose with embroidered clox or front' embroidery in white or sport colors. Burgeas-Nash Hoilery Shop Main Floor A Sale of Chamois Fabric Gloves Pair 69c One of the most noteworthy offerings of the season. Smartest of 12-button chamois fabric gloves reduced to a price you wouid expect to pay for the most ordinary glove on the market. All have heavy silk embroidered backs, the colors are beaver, gray, brown, black and white. Our month-end clearance price, pair, 69c. Burf.sa-Na.il Clove Shop Main Floor ffei8 from th Mm Togs for the Golf Fan Golf Hose Light weight wool rib bed golf hose. All colors. Fancy roll top. Pair, $2.65 ' Golf Hats White or khaki golf hats that are cool and that shade the face well. Each, $1.00 Golf Shirts Light weight wool; col ors, mixed gray. A good, durable shirt. Priced Each, $4.50 Combination Shirt and Union Suits For golfers who want cool and comfortable underwear, this com bination is desirable. Made like a shirt with athletic trousers at tached, forming a union suit. Each, $3.00 Shirts With Collar Attached, $2.00 to $3.50 ' For sports or outing wear, these shirts assure summer comfort. Made of a durable madras, these shirts will give real service. Some with either plain or button-down collars. Colors are white, gray or tan. Athletic Union Suits Regulation style, athletic suits. Checks, jersey bar, cross bar, or plain designs. All well made garments, specially priced Monday, at . Each, 95c Knit Union Suits The famous Cooper Benning ton knit union suits. Light in weight, cool and comfortable. A form fitting garment with inforced crotch. Each, $2.00 re- 9s Shm Men's Straw Hats Be sure you have a new straw hat for Decoration Day. It is an easy matter to select a style you like from our complete stock. Not a single popular style has been overlooked by our buyers. Priced at $1.95 to $10 Burfen-Nash Main Floor Burf rt-Nb Main Floor 1 ,000 BurgeM, Kitchenet' Specially All Wanted Materials. 'All WantfeJ Burga.a-Nath, Monday Brings to Bri Sale of Sheffie. A most timely offering-many d of quality, at prices winch repi COMMUNITY SILVER A final clearance of all remaining silver in the Exeter pattern now to be discontinued. In the lot are teaspoons, dessert spoons, knives and forks. All to cjose out at 33V3 to 50 Off 4 Wash Goods at Low Prices Japanese Crepe Imported crepe in plain col ors of light summery shades Yard, 39c Swiss Organdie 45-inch imported organdie. Navy blue with green dots Yard, 59c Dress Suiting . Ratine weave in bright plali and block designs. All colors Yard, 59c Dress Gingham : 32-inch checked ginghanf W large and small designs Yard, 39c ' Dress Batiste 3d-inch figured batiste of fine quality. Dainty designs on Ifghl grounds. Lovely for summer dresses. Priced Monday at; Yard, 39c , -j ,.c Burfei-Nuh Second Floor OOO Linens: Sheets: Pillow Cases at Lowest Prices Table Cloths 54x54 - inch damask cloths " with hemstitched edge. Circu lar design Each, $2.95 "Luncheon Napkins 15x1 5-inch pure linen nip kins with neat hemstitched edge Dozen, $6.95 Table Cloths Round scalloped cloths of good designing. 70 inches in diameter Each, $3.75 Tea Sets S6x36-inch cloth and 6 nap kins. Pure linen with hem stitched edge Set. $5.95 Bed Spreads Full sized scalloped crochet spreads. Marseilles design. An unusual offering. Set, $3.50 Pillow 42x36-inch round thread pillow Each, Burfut-Nath , Luncheon Sets 5-piece butterfly luncheon jet. Scalloped edge; embroid ered design ; Set, $3.00 Linen Towels Of pure flax. 20x38-inch size towels, hemstitched end and damask border Each, 79c Dresser Scarfs 18x54-inch pure linen scarfs with hemstitched or scalloped. Each, $2.50 Bed Spreads T Satin finish marselllef spreads. Full size, with scal loped edge Each, $6.95 Bed Sheets 81x90-inch sheets without dressing, 3-inch hem at top. line hem at bottom Each, $1.65 Cases cases. Very low priced 39c Second Floor ""- 3