Should Husband Select Gift
or Give Wife a~ Check?
Many Men Are Puzzled—Which Will Satisfy, They
Ask-r-Individuals Differ, According to Needs
and Circumstances.
By MARTHA ALLEN.
HOW Rbout the Christmas gift for
wife? A good number of hus
bands have written asking
whether the wife would like a check
or whether she prefer to have the ac
tual gift. Do, women like money
better than anything else for Christ
mas, they ask.
Of course there are a great many
heartaches over the wrong present
or the one that was too cheap. Some
men haven't the happy faculty of
choosing the right thing. They seem
to blunder when it comes to the ques
tion of what the wife wants or needs.
Some men think it much safer to
give the money for a gift.
They don’t like to be scolded for
picking out fur-trimmed bedroom
slippers, a red kimono for the red
haired wife, or sky-blue petticoat for
a lavender dress. Men cannot be
bothered with such things aa sizes
In hosiery, gloves, or waists. They
have more Important things to think
of.
But a man who is thoughtful is
usually the one who is able to choose
the right Christmas present for his
wife. He is the man who keeps
watch of her wants. Such a discern
ing man is usually one who uses good
taste in his selections.
Real Christmas spirit is spread by
such men. A woman likes to receive
a Christmas gift from such a hus
band. Checks are things that can
be had every Saturday night or twice
a month but Christmas comes but
once a year. Some women say they
would rather have a pocket handker
chief than a 10-dollar bill, if their
husband would pick it out for them.
The thought of the person is behind
such gifts they say.
But no one can say that all men
should strive to do this at Christ
mas. Men are different and so are
the women, so who can tell Just who
will be pleased with the manner of
F- A Merry
Xmas
to All Our Friends
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giving. It la something that must be
decided according to the Individuals
and needs and circumstances.
He Is Stingy.
Dear Miss Allen: I am a girl In
my teens and have been going with a
young man two years my senior. I
would like to ask your advice. He is
a good Christian .young man and he
has lots of good qualities. He also
has some bad qualities, and one is
that he is so stingy. He never asks
me to go to shows or to the movies
or. In fact, any place that costs miney.
He always wants a date for Sunday.
Now, other men take me to places
that cost money, so don’t you think
they are the ones that I should be
with on Sundays? Other men re
member my birthday and Christmas
with boxes of chocolates and other
gifts, but he never as much as
bought gje a dime's worth of candy
and has remembered me at Christ
mas with cards, which only makes
me think less of him.
I like this young man and I know
he likes me, but money better. I
can’t make up my mind to go only
with this man, as he wants me to,
and then to see my girl friends taking
In shows and receiving candy. I
would have to say I have received
nothing. Do you think If we were
ever,married he would be more stingy
than he Is now? If I married him I
could Imagine myself living In some
old place and eating very little.
Would you advise me to give him
up? SALLY.
From all' Indication* you aren't
going to get along very well with
this young man If you continue to go
with him. Some girls refuse to go
with men unless they repay them
with candy or other presents for their
valuable time. Other girls like cer
tain men well enough to overlook
their faults. They say they would
rather have them save their money
than spend It jjn them.
Your case, Sally, seems to be one
of competition with the other girls in
the number, of things received from
admirers. You'11 have to transfer
your attentions if you expect to win
in the race. But real stinginess Is a
very great fault in one's character,
as you say, so 1 would stop going
with this man If I were you. It will
only lead to unhappiness later on. es
pecially when you expect so much.
Additional Affairs for
Mi ss Head.
Kach day brings new hosts and hos
tessej for Miss Vernelle Head and her
fiancee. Raymond Baur.
Drexel S.bbernsen will entertain at
a dinner on New Year's night at the
Omaha club for this couple. Mr. and
Mrs. Francis Gaines will entertain at
a supper Sunday evening for Miss
Head and Mr. Baur.
Miss Daphne Peters will entertain
at a luncheon on Wednesday at the
Omaha club for Miss Head and Miss
Josephine Schurman will entertain at
luncheon on Wednesday, January 2,
for Miss Head.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Judson will en
tertain at dinner Saturday in honor
of Mrs. Arthur Baur, mother of Miss
Head's fiance. #
Stryker-Morrison.
Saturday evening, In Lincoln, an
noouncement of the betrothal of Hay
Stryker, son of Mr. and Mri. W. S.
Stryker of this city to Lucile Mor
rison*of Lincoln, was announced at a
dinner given by the bride-to-be. Later
Mr. Stryker and his fiancee joined
the dancers at the Christmas party
given by the Phi Delta Theta frat
ernity, of which Mr. Stryker is a
member. Both Mr. Strker and Miss
Morrison are graduates of the Uni
versity of Nebraska, Miss Morrison '
is a member of Alpha Phi. Mr.
Stryker is at present engaged with
the financial committee of the Ne
braska Memorial Stadium association.
Miss Ayres to Wed.
Miss Irene V. Ayres, whose en
gagement to Jamts P. Liggett was
announced a year ago, left Saturday
to join her fiance In San Francisco,
whefe they will be wed next week.
Miss Ayres and Mr. Liggett met two
years ago while they were sojourning
in Philippine Islands. She will visit
Mrs. Harold Hanna, her sister on
her trip to San Francisco. Miss
Ayres is known in musical circles,
she has sung In several Omaha
churches and has been on radio pro
grams on several occasions.
Honor the Fortsans.
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hughs* ara
planning a dinner for Friday eva
nlng, In compliment to Mr. and Mra.
E. N. Fortsan of New York, who are
visiting Mrs. T. J. Prettyman.
Mrs. Prettyman will give a dinner
on aturday evening. Last night Mr.
and Mrs. Roger Holman entertained
for Mr. and Mrs. Fortsan.
Birth Announcements.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Prusha an
nounoe the birth of a daughter De
cember 23.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Roth announce
the birth of a son December 23 at St.
Joseph hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Julian Rosencrans an
nounce the birth of a son December
22 at St. Joseph hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Hynek an
nounce the birth of a daughter De
cember 21 at St. Joseph hospital.
Christmas Dinners.
Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Brunner will
entertain Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Scott,
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Brunner. Mrs. L.
\V. Fouler, Miss Kate Swartzlander.
Misses Lois and Virginia Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. John Llonberger will
entertain Mr. and Mrs. Herbert
Daniel. Mr. and Mrs Meredith Daniel
of Manson, la., Mr. and Mr*. J. W
Williams.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Allen will
entertain at a Christmas dinner a’
Ate You Refusing'-'
half your orders ?
If a retailer were to say, “I’ll
sell only to every second cus
tomer who comes to my store.
The others can go elsewhere,”
you’d agree he was using poor *
judgment. He would be allow
ing half his profits to escape.
That’s poor business.
When you overlook the oppor
tunity of bringing your message,
to over 75,000 subscribers who
read I he Omaha Bee
each day, aren’t you
similarly preventing
half your possible
profits from getting
into your till?
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Bear in mind that home for home
the 75,000 Omaha Bee subscrib
ers are a little more able to buy
than any Other similar gfOup in
this territory. Remember that
most of these 75,000 depend on
The Omaha Bee exclusively for
their newspaper reading. Don’t 0
forget that these 75,000 sub
scribers will buy your goods or
employ your service only when
you remind tnem
daily.
Talk it over with a
member of our Dis
play A d vertis-i n p
staff. ATlantic 1000.
The Omaha Bee,
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Now Read Daily by Over 75,000 Substantial Subscribers 80 OCc or r * ’ ys
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their »home for Messrs, and Mesdames
C. B. Skinner, L. A. Roberts and
VV. A. McDaniel of Council Bluffs.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Trimble will
entertain for Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Trimble, Mir. and Mrs. Charles H.
Sobotker, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Trim
ble, Mrs. J. P. Trimble and their fam
ilies.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peters will
entertain Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Johnson.
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Peters and Miss
Katrferlne Peters.
Mrs. H. L. Cook and daughter.
Helen, of Lincoln, will have dinner
with Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Wellman.
Mtes Helen will spend the week in
Omaha.
Mrs. Wilhelm Hostess.
Additional affairs planned for Mrs.
Clement Chase, who will visit Mrs.
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Announcing a
Pre-Spring Showing
of
Sunshine Hats
December
27th, 28th, 29th
A MSDEN’S Daring Enthusiasm lias
Secured a Most Bewitching Array
Assembled From—
Simon Rubin
Steward Wharton
L. L. Warshauer
Gage Bros.
Utland
Tenne Hats
Vanitie
Kurz Bros.
Aerial
Meadow Brook and Catalina Sport He'.s
New Colors
Chinese Red Navajo
Somerero Lariat
Red Orange
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Charges Will Appear on February 1 Bill
C. M. Wilhelm, Include a luncheon luncheon Mrs. A. L. Reed will give
Mrs. Wilhelm will give on Thursday,January 2. Mrs. Wilhelm will give
a bridge supper she will give Newa tea for the director of the Ukraln
Year's night, at her home, and alan chorus on Saturday of this week
ANOTHER PREMIER EVENT
The Annual
Half-Price
Shoe Sale
Our established lines of Wom
en’s Shoes represent America’s
aristocracy of makers. It is
these regular lines that are of
fered.
Low Shoes, Oxfords
and Slippers
in the season’s style successes.
The quantity and variety
exceed past seasons’
Half-Price
$10.00 Shoes, $5.00
$12.00 Shoes, $6.00
$13.50 Shoes, $6.75
$15.00 Shoes, $7.50
$18.00 Shoes, $9.00
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There are no restrictions except the
Trail Blazer
—these are under a price contract
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( hnrge* Will Appear oa February lat Bill |
Announce the
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Clearing Sale
Womens, Misses*and Childrens Outer Garments
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Coats, Suits, Dresses
Furs, Blouses, Skirts
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26th
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Day of Days
e day of final prices
—the day that is waited for
Mild weather has left us with
A Maximum Stock—Which Means MINIMUM PRICES
Important Notice —Our stock has not been picked
over by those favored with invitations to courtesy sale',
privilege sales and similar unfair preferences.
A sentiment of justice pervades our policy and i'pb
the making of ONK IMUCT. TO Aid., offering the same
opportunity to all.
That Offer Is Made for Wednesday at Nine A. M.
Charges Will Appear on February ist Rills
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