7,000 Patients Attend
Creighton Clinic
During ths past year, Creighton
university medical clinic has cared
tor 7,000 patients, who made 22,000
trips to the clinic. What percentage
■f received examination and treatment
free is hard to determine. A fee of
25 cents Is usually charged when the
patient can afford it. *
Dr. J. R. Kleyla has the direct
supervision of the clinic. The labora
tories are under the direction of
Dean Herman von Schulte. Should
those who visit the clinic need social
or economic assistance, the various
societies who care for this class are
notified.
For the kiddies there are highly
trained experts in orthopedics and
a nurse from the Visiting Nurse as
sociation constantly in attendance.
Working on individual needs dis
covered in the clinic, are St. Joseph
hospital, Visiting Nurse association,
school nurses, and through each of
these the various social agencies of
the city.
More than $14,500,000 was spent in
Paris last year for amusements.
Objections to Sale
to Eppley Are Filed
Lincoln, Dec. 20.—Objection* to the
sale of the Nebraska Hotel company
to Eugene Eppley of Omaha tislay
were filed with Referee In Bankruptcy
McClenahnn by stockholders and mi
nority directors of the company.
Among tlie* signatories to the objec
tions wi re Rome Miller of Omaha sin!
J. H. Wore anrl II. L. Igjhmeyer, the
last two of which are now serving
jail sentences for having used the
mails to defraud in connection with
the sale of stock in the company.
Miller Is attempting to obtain the
purported purchase of $2ri,000 stock
if the Interstate Hotel company and
declares he will be a creditor no
matter what ruling may be made on
Kppley’a latest offer-of $937,500 for
the hotel Companies. The minority
directors and stockholders maintain
Kppley’s offer is too low.
A final hearing will be held here to
morrow.
If baby continually pulls the ties
out of his booties, tack them securely
to the back of the bootie and th»
trick cannot be done.
Germany Faces
Financial Crisis
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Merlin, Dor. 20.—The worst flnan
cial crisis since the German republic
was created faced the government
today.
Foreign Minister Luther applied for
a new rente mark credit, but Cur
reney Dictator Srhnrht flatly refused.
t'nlcee It ran obtain credit the gov
ernment will tie unable to pay its
employes at the end of the month
Speedier Than Usual.
Chicago, Dec.' 20.—A Jury, aftei
four minutes deliberation yesterday
acquitted .Mrs. Lucille Kavanaugh ol
a charge of murdering her husband*
Patrick Kavanaugh, last June.
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—Store Hours Until Christmas—
10 A.M. to 9 P.M.
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—Evening Cafeteria Specials—
Friday, 4 to 8 P. M.
Baked Halibut, Creole Sauce, with Baked O
Potatoes, special, uO C
Listen! Only Three More Shopping Days Before Christmas
Friday Shoppers Will Find Our Stocks Still in Excellent Shape for Selection-Following Our
Established Policy We Shall Clear Our Shelves of Christmas Merchandise Before Christmas
In Many Instances You May Select Gifts at From25% to 50% Below Regular Prices
In Our Beautiful Toyland
i In our beautiful Toyland, Eighth Floor,
vou will find the counters still heaped with
plajddiings for children, although the sales
have been enormous. Yon will find, also,
that the prices on these toys are astonish
ingly low.
For Boys
Trains and Steam Engines and Erector Sets
Meccanno Miniature Trucks Trapeze Rings
Horizontal Bars Brass Horns Drums
Wonderful Games of All Descriptions- Games Such as
| “Postoffice” “Across the Continent” “Boy Souts”
“Uncle Sam’s Mail" “Baseball” “Football”
“Golf” “Uncle Wiggily” “Ring My Nose”
And Innumerable Others
For Girls
Beautiful Madam Hendren Dolls With Guaranteed Voice
Rid Body Dolls
All Jointed Dolls With Beautiful Bisque Heads
There are Dolls from France, Dolls from Italy, Austria
and Japan
There Are Beautiful China Tea Sets, Tin Tea Sets,
Enamel Tea Sets
Doll Houses Doll House Furniture Sewing Sets
Wash Sets Sewing Machines
For the Little Tots
Tinker Toys, the Paint on Which Wii Not Come Off if
the Little One Puts It in His Mouth
Pure Red Gum Rubber Toys and Dolls Soft Knit Dolls
Little Woolly Animals, Bears and Monkeys, Dogs and Cats
For Both Boys and Girls There Are
Automobiles, Velocipedes, Coaster Wagons, Kiddie Kars
Roller Skates, Ice Skates, Sleds
When you are on our Eighth Floor, look for the
many special offerings on Toys. You will find
them all over the floor at lowest-in-citv prices.
Handkerchiefs for Every body
In our Handkerchief Section on the Main Floor
you will find hankerchiefs for everybody, and at
lowest-in-city prices.
For Men—Linens, fine cottons and silks; plain hemstitched
and some with initials; many colored bordered handker
chiefs are shown.
For Women—Handkerchiefs of finest linen, cotton and
silk; in white and colors; plain hemstitched, lace trimmed,
embroidered corners, initialed, Madeira corners embroid
ery.
For Children—The Jackie Ooogan Hankies, name and pic
ture handkerchiefs and the One-for-every-day-in-the-week
kind.
All short lot* of Handkerchiefs have been greatly reduced
for Christmas.
Gifts of Fine Silk Hosiery
In our Hosiery Section, Main Floor, you will find the
widest selection of hosiery in the city, and all at prices
as low as it is possible to sell them. For instance, our
hosiery stocks include such fine makes as—
McCallum Kayser Van Raalte Allen-A
Phoenix Aristo
And the Beautiful Parisian Imports
Chiffon Weights with double silk or lisle tops, plain thread
silk and medium weight silks; all shoe shades are shown;
fancy lace and embroidered clox and novelty sport ribs,
lace boot, Pointex and novelty heels arc featured.
Pretty Kimonos and Robes
Kimonos and robes most beautiful in style and perfect in
finish may be found on our Third Floor.
In many instances the prices are more attractive than they
have ever been. There are here many beautiful robes,
negligees and kimonos, made beautifully by famous makers
of women’s wear.
Blanket Robes of fine quality Beacon blankets in pretty
designs, priced from 4.50 to 19.50. Beautiful corduroy
robes in soft colors of rose, blue, brown, orchid and wis
teria; either lined or unlincd; in Tuxedo and shawl collar
style: cither plain or embroidered; priced from 0.89
to 27.50.
Silk negligees, kimonos and padded robes In a large variety
of new styles, including the newest, the Kimozette; priced
from C.98 to 97.50. Take advantage of these garments be
fore the holiday season is over.
The majority of items in this department have been re
duced to i/2 regular value.
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By Way of Illustration We Invite Your Attention to a
Few Representative Instances of Gifts to Be Found
at the Brand eis Store on Friday
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In Home-Making Sections
Lowest prices on substantial gifts prevail Friday
in our several home making departments.
In Our Housefurnishings Department on the Fifth Floor
there are aluminumware, electrical home helps, china bak
ing dishes in nickel plated frames, keen kitchen cutlery,
fancy wastebaskets, serving trays, bread trays, sandwich
trays, electrical toasters, percolators, waffle irons and
grills.
In the China Department you will find a great varietv of
gifts, ranging from a small piece of decorated glassware
to a full set of imported dinnerware. For gifts to beautify
the home in imported pottery and glass. By way of ex
ample: Just a few days ago we received a special ship
ment from Czecho-Slovakia—a big stock of beautiful col
ored glassware which we will sell at from 98c to 2.98—
'just about 50% below its real value.
In our Furniture Department, Seventh Floor, you will
find some of the choicest Christmas gifts. There are easy
chairs, large comfortable wing chairs and the smaller cane
or wooden rockers. There are library tables in the latest
style and finish. Smoking stands and accessories. Small
end tables for lamps or book ends. There are lovely spinet
desk3, bookcases, both section and stationary style.
Any of this furniture may be purchased on easy time
payments.
In Our Drapery Section, Sixth Floor, you will find hand
made table scarfs from 1.25 to 12.95. There are fancy
pillows and cushions, all hand made, and sold as low as
•‘1.98. There art- some beautiful cedar chests, always use
ful, and they may be purchased from 12.95 to 85.00.
In Our Picture Department, Sixth Floor, you will find a
beautiful display of mirrors, prices ranging from 3.50 to
37.50. There arc also clever serving trays, in walnut and
mahogany, gifts that will please the most fastidious, and
featured at a greatly reduced price, 5.00.
In Our Rug Department, Sixth Floor, there are many prac
tical and beautiful gifts. There are Oriental rugs, priced
from 22 50 to 67.50. Oriental table runners and bench
pieces, at 3.95 eaeh. There are small domestic rugs, 27x54
inches and 36x72 inches in size, ranging from 3.95 to 22.50.
Bissel carpet sweepers, oak or mahogany finish, muy be
bought at from 4.50 to 6.50.
On every gift item you purchase in these departments you
will save a big percentage.
Fine Christmas Candies
Candies are usually purchased late, and because of this
we have arranged our quick service candy section. Here
fine chocolates and bonbons are already wrapped in boxes
containing one to five pounds, and are priced at 25c to 4.00.
The popular Christmas Mixed Candies, Mixed Nuts, Candy '
Canes are here in plenty. Beautiful boxes, satin covered,
baskets in pretty styles may be had for 50c to 15.00.
In Our Art Department
in our Art Department, as in other sections of this big
store, you will be able to buy gifts at prices so low that
you will be amazed. When you,choose here you get, gifts
Irom the art centers of the world. Beautiful fancy novel
ties from 1.00 to 5.00.
Imported Glass Vases, Hand Decorated, 75c to 3.00
Beautiful Marble Statues to Improve the Appearance of
Your Home
Tapestry Scarfs and Tapestry Combined with Velour from
2.00 to 8.00
Silk and Velvet Hand Embroidered Imported Pillows
These are great works of art; special, 39.50 to 100.00.
There are all kinds of beautiful, fascinating novelties in
this department. Come in and visit us, we are only too
glad to show you some of the unique bits of art we onrry.
Every gift item in this big department has been greatly re
duced for clearance before Christmas.
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Ribbons and Neckwear
You can buy ribbons and neckwear here cheaper than at
any other store, for instance, you will find lovely collars,
collar und cuff sets, in linen, nets, embroidered and lnee
trimmed; real lace and real Iqec effects.
Boudoir Caps in lace, net and ribbon combinations show
delicate color combinations that arc certain to please.
Ribbon Novelties include bandeaux fur evening wear, love
ly vanities and evening accessories. Ribbon flowers and
exquisite novelties that will appeal to women of fine taste.
On every gift item you purchase in these departments you
will save 33l/s% to 50<;b.
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Jewelry and Leather Goods
The prices prevailing in our Jewelry and Leather
Goods Section Saturday are such as to place the
beautiful gifts in that section within the reach of
everyone. It goes without saying that these are
lowest-in-the-citv prices.
| A Smart Leather Handbag is a gift of good taste for a
discriminating woman. We have them in every leather,
finish and style. Priced from 1.98 to 2.'>.00.
There are lovely imported bags, novelty bags, vanity bags,
beaded bags, with handles of smartest stvles. Priced from
3.75 to 45.00.
Swagger Bags, Pouch Bags, Bags of Every Smart Variety
from which gifts may be chosen for even* woman. Priced
2.98 to 25.00.
Gifts of Jewelry which can be so expressive of personality
may be chosen from our great stocks. 'There are still
many of the beautiful imported novelties which are being
sold at a reduction of 50%.
Children’s Bags of Leather and Silk
Men’s Leather Wallets
Wonderful Variety at Lowest Price's
Mesh Bags are shown in ingenious designs in silver and
green gold finish. Priced 3.00 to 50.00.
Necklaces are as varied as the whims of the women who
wear them, garnet, crystal, novelty filigree and pearls.
Watches in many lovely styles in bracelets of ribbon with
gold snaps. Priced 8.98 to 175.00.
Pearl Beads in a Wonderful Selection
Vanities Compacts
Imported Italian Jet Beads and Novelties
Barrettes and Hair Ornaments
Amber Beads Cigarette Cases Rosaries
And a Wonderful Selection of Garnet Jewelry
Whatever the ago or preference of your woman friend or
relative, vou may find a suitable gift in this department,
for there is no end of variety of style in every article of
personal jewelry.
Many of the Items in This Department Have Been Reduced
From 33l/3% to 50%.
In Our Linen Section
You will find fancy linen which make most ac
ceptable prifts at prices that you will not be able
to duplicate anywhere else.
Linens of the most exquisite patterns in filet, cluny and
Venice lace-trimmed and Madeira embroidery are shown in
Doilies, Scarfs and Center Pieces
Novelty Bedspreads Lovely Guest Towels
Fine Damask Tables Cloths Napkins
And Other Pieces That Make Delightful Gifts
In Our Infants’ Wear Section
Everything imaginable for the baby boy or girl
will be found in our Infants’ Wear Section, Third
Floor. Prices are so attractive that the most
beautiful garments are placed within the reach
of everyone.
There are two big baskets full of imported rattles and
other toys at 25<\ Then there are more expensive ones
up to 98c.
( lever little knit sets, consisting of cap, sweater and
bootees are priced very reasonably at 3 49.
The carriage robes are in delicate shades of pink, blue with
white; these are special at 1.98.
Gift hose, which arc all silk with English rib, come in the
dainty colors of pink, blue and cream; special at 50c.
The baby blankets are especially well made of nice, soft
materials and are priced at. 1.39.
For the boy and girl a little older are these lovely sweater
sets at several prices, very reasonable.
Gifts for the Boy
You will bo able to find practical gifts for the boy
at the lowest city prices in our Hoys’ Clothing
Department, Fourth Floor.
Good Looking Sweaters Fine Belts and Buckles
Pretty Fiber Silk Tics Blouses and Shirts
Bathrobes That Are So Desirable and Convenient
Koveralls and Play Suits for Girls as Well as Boys
Indian Suits and Cowboy Suits
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In Our Men’s Furnishings
In our Men’s Furnishing Department, Main
Floor, you will find innumerable practical gifts
for men. Everything a man could wish for is to
he found here at lowest-in-the-city prices.
Think of fine knitted and silk ties ranging in price from
48c to 3.50. You (can’t match them at these prices
anywhere.
We particularly invite your attention to two special im
portations in the way of men’s neckwear.
A hand framed knitted tie of art silk may be had for 1 00.
It is indeed a work of art.
Also a cut silk tie at 1.50 which cannot be duplicated at
less than 2.50 or 3.00. It's a beauty.
Then there are fine cut silk ties priced from 85c to 4.00.
You will be delighted with our imported Reefer-Mufflers.
They are extreme novelties. The color combination is
wonderful. They are made in both flat weave ahl jersey
weave. They are our own importation and we arc selling
them for 2.45 although they are really a 5.00 and 6.00
article.
There are also domestic Reefer-Mufflers made in silk or
wool of all kinds and selling for from 95c to 6.00.
There are Cotton and silk shirts of quality priced from 1.35
to 9.45; these are collar attached or neckband styles.
There is hose, imported and domestic makes, including
Phoenix and Interwoven, specially priced from 25c to
6.50.
The sweaters and sport coats are either coat or slip-on
style, priced from 2.95 to 30.00.
Bathrobes and lounging robes are priced from 4.98 to
32.50. |
There are gloves of the finest makes, lined or unlined;
street, sport or for driving; also mitts; specially priced
from 1.65 to 10.00.
You will find, also, a complete line of belts and buckles
ranging in price from 50c to 25.00.
The merchandise in our Men’s Furnishings Department is
priced right and in many instances the result of special
purchases contracted for us under such conditions that
enables us to make such offerings. Gifts for all men of
the family in right style and right quality.
You Will Be Surprised to Learn How Much You Can Save
on Gifts in This Department.
Toilet Articles and Perfumes
Our Toilet Woods Section on the Main Floor will solve
many gift problems and the prices prevailing throughout -
this section will solve many an economic problem also, for
they are indeed the lowest in this section of the country.
Here you will find pretty compacts, vanity cases, perfumes
and powder sets, ivory toiletware in sets or single pieces,
pipes, cigarette holders, vacuum bottles, perfumes of the
finest imports and exquisite American made goods, per
fume containers.
Prices Are Lowest in City on—
Perfumes Novelty Perfume Atomizers Toilet Sets
Thermos Carafes Thermos Bottles
Manicure Sets Toilet Waters Perfume Atomizers
Double Compacts Perfume Dolls
Djer Kiss Toilet Sets With Powder and Tcilet Water
* and Talcum
Imported Perfumes, Toilet Waters
Imported Soap Dolls Tourist Cases Razors j
Shaving Mirrors Shaving Accessories
Important Reductions Prevail on Many Items in
This Department.
Gloves, theGiftofGoodTaste
In our Women's Glove Section on the Main Floor
you will find everything in that line which the
heart of a woman can desire, and all at specially
low prices.
Kid Gloves in almost endless variety, including wonder
ful combinations and novelty effects. Silk gloves, due to
the fine weather are now very popular. Our stock of chil
dren 's gloves is second to none If you are in doubt regard
ing style, size and color, we will be glad to issue glove
bonds in any denomination, redeemable at any time.
In Our Phonograph Section
The Phonograph Department offers splendid gif's at
prices within the range of everyone. The Victrola Model
215 is a happy medium in price at 150 00; there is a Co
lonial Brunswick which v s everywlier- at 250.00 n
w e arc selling at a discount of 10 per cent These models
may bo purchased on our ea: y time payment plan. Record
albums, fine Victor records, records for cnildren are low
priced gifts always acceptable.
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