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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (April 1, 1923)
I sew and sew; and as l work / think Of other women, sewing, sewing, Through the long years. . > \ The coarse, dun robes of Boadicea— Who made them for her while she waged her wars And, screaming, drove her enemies afar? Once, in a glass case in a museum. / saw Victoria's slim, small wedding-dress: The seamstress must have trembled while he sewed it, Lest she should soil it, spoil it—oh, the shame! The Kingh of France—they call one “the Mag nificent'”— ^ Had doublets of red velvet, green or amethyst Pranked out with gold. I think / should not mind Pushing my needle through thick, orange silk. Did Charlotte Cor day make her own plain gown? Women have sewed and woven, cut and stitched, Through the long years. There was a Seamless Robe on Calvary— Some woman fashioned it with careful bonds. —SEWING, by Margaret Ashmun. • SPRING WAITS UPON EASTER A DEFINITE time for the arrival of Spring has been set by fashion authorities, for it has long been declared that “Spring waits upon Easter” and today we may delightedly declare that the waiting’s over. The glamor and importance of her coming are heralded in the new modes—exquisite, are they not? f - Everywomans Jewel Box Yields An Amazingly Extensive Collection of Odds and Ends DISGUSTING, you exclaim upon an inventory of the contents yielded by the dressing table jewel cas>—old brooches, pendants, odd pins and earrings, and always rings of all kinds. It matters not how discour aging tho possibilities suggested to your mind by tho old bits of jewelry, Albert, lid holm, the art Jeweler, in his charming shop on the second floor of the City National Bank building. Sixteenth and Harney, will find some use for them, and that use an undeniably decorative on*-. Some of the most exquisite jewel pieces which he lias created have been a combination of Just such odds and ends as you will find in your jewel case this very minute. Trade the old gold in for platinum, combine the tiny diamond wilh larger stones, tho achievement an heirloom which will be treasured forever. Mr. Kdholm renders a very splendid diamond appraisement for estates. The Tine north light of bis shop is particularly adapted to this work. 1 (harmful Contradictions in Ntyleful ness of New Silk Horse Hair Braid Hats.* CASHION'S pageantry reveals a eharmfu! contradictoriness of mood for spring, 1923. The Ne braska Clothing company's millinery department presents for your delight ed contemplation a widely varied showing of the newest and loneliest conceit of millinery fashion designers, the silky horse hair braid hats. In ^ Mack, brown, navy and sand they're " shaped to fit every face and embody all the ravishing new shapings of the season. Maintaining the color stand ard demanded by the inode are exotic flower trims, flowers, howeu-r. of rare fashioning. exquisite assembling. You'll want at least two of them is my surmise for the prices tire un usually reasonable, ranging from flu to $13. • • • , Barbaric Splendor Marks the Styles of Spring, 1923. T’ 1K Mode has a rendezvous by the Nile and fair woman is fairly outdazzling her barbaric sisters—■ colors grow daily brighter. You'll find the services of the Mode Pleating company, fourth floor Paxton blifck. Sixteenth and Farnam, lnvaluabh . Kmhroidery and trimming of all kinds quickly done, at prices to delight. ( onde Interests Fashion Followers in Kxqiiisiteness of Textiles t sed in Spring Apparel LAMOND, 17th and f'arram, of fers for tho donning by some dainty person a top coat of nnu=ual exquisiteness, cream tan and mountain haze blue in merging blockings, Imported fabric of won drous softness, a wrap of unusual smartness bearing the magic name of the maker. Condo. Due, too, to the artistry of Conde is the adorably styled wrap of black flat crepe com bining the charm of blouse and cape, a lattice braiding on collar and gi rdte. • • • Tlie I-enteu Season Past—Society Re sumes Rounds of tiaiety. MANY gay functions are on the engagement books now that the serious season of lent Is over— parties which will owe not. a little of their originality to the cleverness of Mrs. Rowe of the Pomegranate Shop. Hotel Morris, main floor. Eighteenth and 1 lodge. Place cards, tallies, score pads and card table numbers will this talented person furnish, together with bridge prizes to delight, tho seeker for new and different things. Decora tions and nmusements will lie fur nished for parties of all kinds upon req uest. Great Packing Boxes of Spring Apparel, Unpacked and Marked---Prices Within Popular Purse---Styles Bewitching TftOMPSON-BEEDEN'8 great store, as you have probably heard, has recently been reorganized and it. b indeed a pleasure to tell you of the surprisingly low pitv quotations I in every day noting in all departments of the store, for it i- the policy now in effect to encourage volume of business with a v* ry narrow margin of profit rather tlfan a large profit on a smaller number of safes. The first of last week I stood at the side of one of the men as he unpac ked great deep packing hoses containing ^ chic little frocks from a well-known and exclusive maker, watching the Invoice checking and marking of each garment. Egyptian printed crepes, exotic things, one of glowing color, conservative, enough ho for any of us, my dear; a huge double rosette of Nile green cre pe, a most unusual little in<<k*l, $35f* fonts and wraps of the t.vp«» favored by Dame Mode In her capricious modeling of styles for n new season came forth from the next l»oxf the prices marked Just an low as those placed on the frocks. In all parts of the store you’ll find the same fair pricings prevalent. Your store*, Milady* HHated Shipment nf Coals anil Suits Too laite (or Kaster Buying. HiYDEN BROS.. Sixteenth and Dodge, offer for your considera tion a belated shipment of routs and suits. To quote Mr. Hart: "Thr- ■ weeks In transit made this shipment <f coats and suits too late for Hasten buying—almost too late for our m ceptanre. Finally tho manufacturers met our stipulation of acreptanc:. which was an offer from us to accept (he merchandise at one-half * price, liter 1,000 coals and suits are in cluded in this shipment which will a- placed on sale Monday, April 2.” ! WHEN YOU SHOP WITH POLLY Fend measurements, even iIioiikIi you Just want Informa tion—a "What i an you?" let ter. The price should he your first suggestion—for Polly’s not sure about the depth and thick ness of your purses, Reniemlier, that all P. f) D purohases require a deposit of $2. the balance tn h*- paid upon delivery. A shopping service rendered to all readers of The Omaha Bee free of charge —address— POLLY TUB HHOPPEU. OMAHA HKK OMAHA, NR!I — I hapeaux Offered at SMI Farit in Male Itoginuing Monday. Tltl^ Heilman Hat Hliop, l*th A Douglas, Athletic Club Illdg, of fer uny one of the exquisitely atylwl mlllnery models on display In their shop at $10 each 111 ft sale V inch begins Monday morning. Your op I>oi t unity to procure chapeau exqulsl trie*, Igidy Fair. • * * ,'lolre ribbon fashions dinner gown of blue • • e llats lit liloi lied to Former Fresh ness. III. Kruger Hot Hhop, 3(t:i Murker j| block, JA. Mil 3, reldock, dye and trim the old hut Into newly rhuruling model. New feather tam-ica made from the old ostrk h feather*, Closed at 3 on Saturdays, A Harmonious Background Achieved by the Correctly Chosen Odd Furniture Piece ■' ———-—— --— -—— ----» WILBUR BRANDT'S Furniture Store, opposite the Fontenelle Hotel on l>:h and Douglas, is delightfully different in live way their charming!}- deco rat'd odd pieces of furniture aro displayed The quaint tabl*-. di chair or davenport. who h may be the means of a- lil-ving th* harmonious back ground for that difficult room In your home! Three great display rooms in which are displayed rarely l>eautiful pieces of furniture at prices w hirh are marvelously low, beauty and moderation In price, due to the many years oC experience enjoyed by Mr. Brandt. Tour viewing of the new furniture is invited. • “Tassel Tics" Milady's Newest Foot wear Conceit. THE Shoe Market, 520 South Six teenth street, la featuring the dainty new footwear conceit of Milady Mode, ' Tassel Ties,' the chic shoo model which combines the charm of a walking oxford with the dainti ness of the veriest dress slipper. Me. dium in height are the Louis heels, very smart the little ties over which may be slipped a Jeweled tip just above the tassel. If one desires. Black satin, *1. A black satin vamp with brocaded quarter Is *8.50. An all jsil ent Is $7.30. A patent vamp with gray suede qtlarter. $8.50. The last two have cutout slashes near the top. Smart! • « • Style Season of Spring 1923 of Decid edly Decorative Tendencies. MILADY'S eoiffure for the success ful “tout ensemble" of spring, 1023. must of necessity he a dee nratlve one, for nowhere in the world of fashion is the striking character istic more noticeable than in the fan cy hnir pieces used. Tho Wrlght-Da vld Beauty Shop, mnin floor liniral block, Seventeenth and Douglas, have all the latest designs In new hnir goods at prices unusually low. Bhone AT 4333. • as A Carload of llaby Carriage* for the Spring Sunning of the Wee Ones. THE Hartman Furniture Store. 41* Hnuili Sixteenth street, have just received and placed on display a curb »<L shipment of Lloyd Loom wo ven baby carriages. Unusually beau tiful nre the finishes on these exam ples, of tho wicker art. u coloring for '■very preference, caramel, cluck blue, silver and the new frosted finishes. One may select the very light car riage with steel wheels and reversi ble body, which allows the turning to face mother while on tho daily prome nade, nr tho reversing as necessary according to tho variability of the spring winds. Artillery wheels are the ones with the wooden spokes and very ornamental they are, to he sure though it hif more heavy In wheel ing. An unusually complete- showing of carriage sat prices unusually mod erate, *22.50 to *35. A veil la fining flnlah for coatume. • a • Omaha* New Lift Shop. SHULTZ HROH. Edlaon Shop, lBtli and Howard, la a gift aliop which tin- Omaha decorator and hoatea* may not have found — and auch love ly thingH aa one can find among the extiulattriea dlapl.tyed. A glowing hit of Italian glnee a coveted prixe for your next "bridge,” a rarely lovely little boudoir lamp shade of georgette, onn of those dainty little long affaire, lovely to attach to the top of the dreaming tnlde minor or to the top of (lie low tnAhogntty bed. Hare bite of art to make your home a place part, to express your own personal! t\ Lamps, mirrors, candlea, china. bran*, marble hWtnxe, any I hint a ltd everything for decorating or gift lug Speaking of Pictui^s a Fine Etching in Black and White or Colors Is a Soul-Satisfying _Thing • nlAHL DAVET of the Hrandeis picture d* r*urnnent, -;\*h floor Rr.nndH® Store, Is enthusiastic Indeed when she findsom* who Appreciate® the exquisite etchings which art* to 1>« found 1 »i h**r pcs*-* *i**n. \ d«*|tar turn front the hackneyed picture <>f poster tern! these rarely lovely etching® with the combination* of color to charm the most artistic. Charles Bartlett, an American of whom you have probably bud. owes a great deal of the artistic “atmosphere" to be otyerved In his very fine etchings to the fart that he, when he Is working in the countries pictured, etches the plates and has the color work done by native artists This be did while in Japan and again in India. Ask Miss I)av« >* to show you “A Village Temple. Kashmir.’' with Its suggestion «.f mystery in faint gray amethyst colorings above the Jewel like »♦ a. i’rfiym s »t Sunset,'’ an exquisite thing, is a glowing study in gold and green. Either of them highly desirable, a marvelous combination -»f loveliness, if one d«*< id* > t * have both. Very fine original water color* *rcuted by Lillian Stannaid charm bv the directness of reproduction, fot ibis artist goes to the vast Knglivh * tntes and paints from nature. Water color® at $100 each. Ackerman of New York city con trols the work of this artist. In black and white 1* nn etching jjf the home of Christopher Columbus, the last plate of H* dl* ; Fitton. A now note in pictures, rather a going l>nck to real ait rather than nn embracing of the crudities of color and form which have s<. long contented the American people. "For Every Formal Occasion. Perfect Examples of Elegance ami Beaiity." IF TOtfVjS read vntir April lot Vogue, you're familiar with thg page advertisement which Whit ing A Cook havo for thetr new deckle edge stationery for weddlngo and every formal occasion. The \V It. Dailey Stationery Shop, 3o.1 South Fif teenth otreet, have Juot unpacked a largo shipment of these exquisite pa pers. You'll enjoy the engraving sug gestions of Mr. Dailey, who lino had years of experlenee. • • • Silver and gold leaves, when i n ldned with Imglitly brocaded rlhle n inake lovely gnrtrro for the spring costume, $1, fl.75, $; and FJ raj. • • • Springtime 1* Wall Paper Time IS KKKl’INO with tie <■ x<iul*it• budding and blnaaoming of natur*' In the aprlngtime, It la fitting Hint one ahotilil redecorate tilt* homo dm Ing the flrat month* of aprtng The Hrnndcla wall i»n|mt department f.ftli floor. In ail Intereating place. Almoat every pattern In the rnorlnoiia to. u haa been reduced for thla great event of tin) home beautifying aeaaon. 'I poor economy to l>o content wltli ahull by walla • • • A lovely perfume liecotin “ e\ru lovelier when It I* tiaed with triad, an —dlaeretlon la the l*elter part of pcrfum*. l.asler Sale of llainly toract Model* for Young tiirla. Till** Hartley f'oiaen Shop, 1 tit H floor «Tty National In; It lunl.l Ing. Sixteenth and llaruej llat ll« Putnara. eoraetlere. nfftra u very fine line of coraeta for young girl the flrat roraot, 11.25 \I|I If you're not able to find ,luM what you want III atork, ahe will expertly nonnUie you for a matin tuoedu model TUstn* t.iiighuni* in l.alllrr effects Have Kmich Cheek Markings lle I wren • olnrs. Till! contrasting colors of tha lat tire effort tissue ginghams on display at the Silk Shop. 1517 Douglas, hnve a marking lino be tween contrasting colors which Is de rhledly rcinlhisr.-ut of the rhsrin nf tlic popular r-itlne fabric. Rose. pink, green, brown, tangerine, black and white, a glowing array of coloring*, this tissue gingham is 36 inches wide and hears the price tag of 75c a yard. • • • IUI*\ m chubby vlioultb !** will fit adorably Into tli«* knitted warmth of Mm n« w MVfritrri*, $3 ,f>0. Blip ,*«»r tho hold wdh two button*, they're "* unify" nn , ,n !>o w ith h roll rob in*. I>tt viMtlvr. t»H), with row* of rilk kmltO'l in brtwrn • • • < apt hi »’ the t liann of Nature for \oiir lloinr f • • «•»••»' and out '•landing fra I tun of nature's charm is the «\| reding fresh lie,of t lie land scape- i« -wn t cteanliiu • * which we would do well to emulate in our home*- Dreshcr's. ”*d and Fa mam, XT. 034 ', have excellent facilities for the cleaning of your house Interior; lugs renewed to the glowing lovelb •loss of delicate colors, even more beautiful cleanness than wim notice able when they xvera perfectly new; di a pen of the most ornate design refreshened to exquisite Immaculate no*-; e\ on the nverstuffed furniture piece* cleaned in manner efflatently scientific T » • i No longer Is it necessary to write that difficult message to the friend who base been III f«u* a long time the 'ongrntubitIon to proud parents of v new bahj Quaintly demisted cards are now avatUble f.»i the graceful t» feting to fit svsry occasion sterling silier Conservative in Design ing Moderately Priced. a SILVKK chest of J6 piece* con >tns the sen i' e needed by the bride of mode«r entertaining am bitlone—a sterling silver design which '* a delight. The price quoted on thi* ch'-st nnkeji it an ejpwially pleasing gift selection. 147 50. For life with these pieces and to be eho*en by oth • rs in tho wedding party a* th*lr part of the gifting, odd aervic* piece-. < ream or aalad dressing ladles. 11.75: cheese knives, |3. etc. tf you've not jet decided on the design to be yours throughout your entire married life, do see the l’nntheon pattern, the sil ver wrought from solid silver. Lovely. The John llenrtokson Jewel Shop. 16th and t'apitol. is a jewel gift shop In which you'll find an extraordinary showing (if silver gift pieces; hollow ware pieces so much to be desired are especially featured The Hendrickson policy of a small margin of profit Is particularly appealing. • • • Tiny feather* top the Rhinestone mounting on a pin for the evening coiffure, slipper buckles match in de sign the pin. • • • Metrn|Militan lighting Feature of Mm.ilia Flower Simp. RCM Wilts FJ.CHVBK SHOP. 319 South Sixteenth street, has In installed a distinct innovation tn window lighting. Over and over Polly demanded to tie driven past the flower shop during the display of glorious Master flower* last week, to feast her eyes upon the remarkably beautiful effect achieved by the Installment of a 500 candle power light focused upon the artistically arranged potted plants massed In glowing colors of exotic rareness. Spring Sunshine, Skies Blue, Main Bright. Invite Happy Hiking. WIIV'.N the first day* of spring come we feel the urge for long hike* and hew fine ihey make tie feel! That ia If your shoes have l>eeu fitted by the experts In the Ground Gripper shoe store. Welling i 'll Inn Bldg. Uth and Karnam. Th» sprlpg models have modified lines of exceeding charm, built according to thn natural contour of the foot. Shi's* for men, women and children If tin aide to call send for Illustrated book lets with prices, ess I'auiS'k ’ Ye*, my dear, the very ■ me designs mother used to love for her breakfast room are now fashioned into clever little tub frock*. >3 »s and 34.US. • • • \ ur I Ion Itridge 4 orrerlly Taught in \ccotd Ullli Convention* and Kule* Observed by large New York 4 lube pr^lIK advantage* of the h.gge*t I city, a knowledge of the moat ex elusive club card rulings will be v»»ur* if >ou’re fortunate enough to he In-duded in the bridge clri***** of one of Omaha* mean skilled auction tuidge teai her* Phone Polly for Irs sons tn your horn*. Engaging Trifles of Costumery Emphasize the Importance of Detail in Dress LA BOSCHIN', Hotel Fontenello, 18th and Douglas, not only includes in your purchase of a costume a striking handbag, string of oddly col ored beads, a bizarre handkerchief, pin. braielet or veil, but makes it of the utmost importance. For it is the wisdom of the artist in dress to ex press personality by just such seeming trifles a lapis ptn at neckline o' silver and gray suit, a bid o’ jade with the Kgyptian printed frock. For the woman who would be a bit more dainty in b«y- afternoon costumery. there's a mist gray coat with circular frills round the cuffs, each frill charmingly *ca!lo|>ed. The wiap-around Iin»-^ of th<* r allow a charming expanse of gray squirrel on the surplice neckline. Accenting the quaintness of a cream va! lace trimmed black frock is a s< t of r neos used, at the walstllns as a bu< i»P> For wear with suits are the new cellars and vest effects of lace and linen, Dress details which express individuality! • ■ ft m * A Soplilslieated Fashion Followers En joy Showing of Spring Model* Moderately Priced. Goldstein - chapman s i..-w store In the location where Eld redge Reynolds’ store used to he is a delightful place to view the vi r tue mode* of spring. Moderately priced, milady will find the wondrous showing of wraps, suit* and droascs. well w ithin the scop* of h«r purse of modest means. A swagger sports outfit in which to score a decided suc cess upon the veranda of your favor ite country cfuh, a darzling evening grmo for the formal function. >1*1- '» to meet every need for correct cl-ch in* • • • For vr'Sr with the witching .tin? cap sleeie froclss. r- t Im g gb ves. i>ar me no, very short cc.-g m f.i with flaring top? decorated with dai ing little figurines. • • • Sfjling of Tailored \pparel Never More Ileautiful. WHEN Milady mak-? pi.1 ns r the spring social season, cii.cf among lier goncern? f< r a siylefulappearance must be tiie p .i Ping of the tailored suit. E. Knc<-- ■ ISIS Farnani. Room ’ ■ offers for ur viewing n*w fabrics for ?u ts. g- t» arate skirts and wraps ■■ ■ pri •- ti rv radically reduced Tailoring for tot 1 as well as women in t e new sh> p (arils and Booklet* of Fiquisite 'sentiment Bear Signature of Dr. Fi ank (ratio. THE Nabetedt Studio Shop. SO? Brown Mock. 16th and Douglas, has a delightful selection of arcs t.callv dr-orated greeting cards and l i" klets .b-aring the signature of Dr. F ink Crane well known to many Omahaiis. Csrds of tender sentiment many striking a reverset not*, other* . mi hasdzing a lighter mood, these for '.a- O" . ileecent, all highly desirable. Lovely indeed a birthday booklet tn whit h we f:nd this: "May this b* the '• y gladdest Mrtbday of youist whole i:f» A day which shall really be • -, you a new morning, fall of -w h t*es, new ambitions and new ■'s ' Ksqmaitely decorated they'rs • ffvred by Mr N&bstedt at !5c each. • • • Spring \\ raps •'iierymh to the Allure ■■lent of l.avish Kmbroideyries. T HIRE'S an irresistible lovellnecs !. it the all over embroider1.** w hk-h the caprice of cop;ure tie ■•-s has suggested for the eb> 1—11 - imctit of Mllad; s spring wrap. R a upon row of transforming trac • •«. It. i multitude of wondrras col • r«. make very queenly the daintily i v ■ ed wi,.ps which the Ideal Button nd l'bating company, third floor, Fr.'wn block. S;st*cnth and Dbugla*. i' ib i i rating. In tact, readers dear, - 11)1 roidery which makes the wrap: Arctic Foxes' Lustrous Lengths of Silky Fur Fashion Milady's Scarf —Rare Skins Used for the Inevitable Choker - - - 1 - ■ +- 1 — ■ ■ ... a ULABAUGK, furrier, Nlneti offset for your 'iewirqt HNi finest Arctic foxes In every shade known to fashion authorities ^ at prices to mgrpri*e the •'»»* s**natitv buyei Essentially a season of color contrasts, Dante M<*!e has . uded in her plans for styleful costuming t lie sc fascinating jolti Imcwp ..»« x d.urk i«upe foxes. very lorg haired. unuMinlly-lot g and fine >•%: ii : $' platinum gray, most lux urious of all lovely furs. » <x»lm b* < -murg i< t vet > i s, $75 to 135; the same quality fox In a v.i-m 1* w ' uv :i: ?ed s.tbles. a selected group ef four skins fashions the attractive r« w h scari an adorable piece, espe cially low in pricing. $1*5 it g:.\ .- par: nularly Incoming to you. you’ll find Interesting indeed «*n* of t • #* pivtt? Siberian squirrel. two-skin scarfs MO: a hea\ y furr* d p;« • s-c eb skin squirrel piece of the same quality at $20 I’imst furs t fan rims fir.ng fin.si to the spring costume. • • • • t • Orange Itlocsoiu Kngagrimnl ami Wedding Kings In Malrll a 1.1. Of Iho ZA >ear« i«nt hate been tnlf woven with tin beaut> a 1 fragrance cf the orange bloeson 1 ttrely fitting then that tins i-ml-oin of weddings should !>• used n delicately wrought artwork of th< cn gairenient and wedding rings on d play at the C. P. brown Jewel She-', “*0 Hoiilh Sixteenth street \\ tth ••!• without diamonds one may make s selection of rings to smt the •- vt condition and neert. • If the doubt ■ wadding ceremony is to be oK-eiv 1 there are men * rings In the more mas cullue designing utilising the some decorative oiange blossom ilov i. Lovely Indeed the platinum v li > gold and green gold orange blossom lings, at prices for every purse. • • • Spring green are the hand made |M|<rr nut cup* with twining siet. ■< of fairy flowers tiangrtog fi>>m . i handle. IS a do ten Silvri bin . U sets have finish of blue and pink flowers Furbelows of Fashion. \ I.ankle holder with sweet sachet ay !<• had complete with handmade hit of linen. 11.S3. sea Tin lS'ittc r fashion rr.asaa.na may "• do til>. I for if yru can call « .u >1 t ic at a local store at ■ \. y nominal price if >0c a year. • • • v ouch f < • 1 e ful newness the ill.;- • s in »mbrohtery of the file" \ eke on a ns uttown of crepe backed satin % ess I'ii.n \lt'"s handkerchief fei Si ; i>i - .t.'.t is very round and very d.i i Kvuyiisite indeed are the tiny »■ ' uds or ti e extreme edise of a wilei 1: en circle whose net frill is nIso M»e decorates!, it TN I'. ..win# l .v ri**e led jn* ini'*' l<crt'um« shop. where 1 found that isttrs s.-ent «u traceable to i • of he nen pa m t ed plaster per t\ <ti!touiinatci> FYer.oh Nj* and i> , (lowers do\rm* the auto sirs .11* arraiiKOoirnts ft if ehirffd stth fume \ small me i« tMhriMitt f i ' i >. : Fteiu-h perfume odors, iv l.ove.v for the clothes ches* or dfMStf e