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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 17, 1916)
9 A ess-Ksh to Give Merchandise or Glove Certificates as Christmas Gifts rpHEY are always acceptable to the recipients, as it - permits them to buy when and whatever they choose. We issue certificates for any amount desired. Sunday, December 17, 1916 You'll Find the Cricket Room a Restful Place A ND a very convenient one, too, where you may be served with a well-cooked noon luncheon, supper from 5 to 8:30, or dainty, appetizing refreshments at all hours of the day. Ufie Cfiristmas Store for 6veryodtf STORE NEWS FOR MONDAY STORE OPEN EVERY EVENING UNTIL CHRISTMAS THE OMAHA bUMUAV Kfch, UKCKMBEK 17, 1916, Jewelry Gifts JEWELRY is one of the J , most popular of gifts at Christmas time. These few suggestions for Monday : German silver mesh bags, $3.95 Gold-filled baby lockets, $2.50 Gold-fiUed link sets, $1.50 Non-slip lingerie clasps, 25c Waldemar chain sets, $3.50 La Tallteres, sterling silver, $1.95 Pearl beads, solid gold clasp, $1.50 Gold-filled cuff links, at 50c Casque combs, brilliant sets, $1 Brooches, big variety, 25c to $2.50 Burgoas-Naah Co. Main Floor Fancy Goods SCORES of fancy art or , embroidered a r t i clea that are suggestions of ac ceptable Christmas gifts. Ribbon novelties, at 19c to 98c Satin pm cushion forma. 10c Pin cushions, muslin covers, 15c to 49c Dresden waste paper baskets, 89c Brocaded French novelties, ,98c Dorine boxes, pink or blue, 69c Silver-plated gate tops, 39c Red California poppies, 25c Pointsettas, two sizes, each 10c Burgen-Nash Co. Third Floor Gift Books BOOKS for everyone the boy ; the baby ; the girl; the man or woman. Fiction, humor, history, etc. Heart of the Sunset, $1.35 Leatherface, by Baronen Orczy, $1.35 Penrod and Sam, $1.35 Lady Connie, late fiction, $1.50 Children's Bluebird, $2.50 The Treasure Book, $2 Robinson Crusoe,illustrated,$2.50 Peter Pan, illustrated, $2 Boys' books at 25c, 60c and up Burffess-Naah Co. Fourth Floor. Linen As Gifts EVERY woman with a home of her own will appreciate line ns as a Christmas gift. Here are a few suggestions from this big section. ' Guest towels, hemstitched, 35c to 50c Bath towels, fancy, large size, 75c Wash cloths, initialed, each, 10c Linen table cloths, $3.25 and up Linen napkins, $2.75 the dozen Lunch napkins, at $4 the doxen Burgess-Noah Co. Main Floor. Skates for Gifts A SPLENDIDLY complete line for men, women, boys and girls. Boys' skates, at 50c to $1.25 Men's skates, at 95c to $10 Women's skates at $1.25 to $4 Figure or racing skates, to $10 Burgeea-Naah Co. Fourth Floor Give Gloves THEY are always accept able and appreciated by the recipient. Holiday box if desired. French kid gloves, $2 to $3 Lambskin gloves, $1.50 to $1.75 Wash leather gloves,$1.75to$2.50 Mocha gloves, lined, $1.75 to $2 English cape gloves,$1.75to$2.25 Double silk gloves, $1 to $1.50 Washable leatherette gloves, $1 to $1.25 Knit skating gloves, 65c to $1 Child's kid gloves, 65c to $1.50 Child's wool gloves, 29c to 65c Burgeta-Nagh Co. Main Floor Give Slippers ACCEPTABLE and ap preciated by man, woman or child. Our line of slippers is very extensive. Fur trimmed felt slippers, $1.35 Ribbon trimmed felt slippers, at $1.35 Comfy slippers, all colors, $1.50 Eiderdown slumber aox, at 65c Quilted satin slippers, pair, $1.75 Kid boudoir slippers, pair, $1.45 Leather Pullman slippers, $1.35 Japanese silk quilted slippers, $1 Men's slippers, felt, kid, $1.50 Burgeaa-Naah Co. Second Floor Infants' Wear AND we must not forget the little tots at Christ mas time. Christmas is the greatest day in all the year to them. Children's furs, Monday, $1.98 to $15 Child's flannelette sleepers, 50c Child's bath robes, 2 to 6 years, $1.25 Child's bath robes, 6 to 14 years, $1.98 Baby rattles, toilet sets, Monday, 25c to $3.98. Burgoas-Naah Co. Second Floor. Leather Goods CAN you think of any thing more appropriate than leather goods to give at Christmas? Real leather hand hags, $1 Pin seal hand bags, $1.95 Novelty hand bags, special, $4.95 Panther seal baps, for $5.95 Poker sets, complete outfit, $2.95 Manicure sets, assorted pieces, $1 Leather music cases, special, at $2.95 Leather tourist cases, complete, at $4.95 B urges -Nash Co. Main Floor. Art Gift WHEREIN you will find a de lightful gathering of un common pieces of furniture, delicate little art objects, unique lamps and candlesticks, etc., that make unmistakable gifts for the home or for one's friends. Burgeaa-Naah Co. Third Floor 1 Shon Stationery AN appreciated and ac ceptable gift, generous stocks from which to make your selections. Crane's boxed stationery, 69c to $4.50 Brush brass desk sets, $3 to $25 Fountain pens, Monday, $2.50 to$6 Pencil boxes for child, 10c to$l. 50 Address books, 25c to $1.98 Bluebird candlesticks and candles at $1.98 Bluebird candles at 50c. 1917 Calendars, 25c to $2.50 Burgeas-Naah Co. Mai, Floor Fancy Aprons A DAINTY little lace trimmed ribbon fin ished apron would be ap preciated by any woman. Fancy afternoon aprons, 35c Small maids' aprons, at 59c Maids' aprons, sheer materials, at 98c Afternoon aprons, fancy, $1.25 to $1.75 Small percale bib aprons, 35c Percale aprons, light colon, 25c Apron sets, special, at $1.25 Out size apron sets, at $1.75 Burfess-Nach Co. Second Floor Negligee Robes GIFTS of a practical na ture that will appeal to any woman, these few as a suggestion from this section Silk lounging robes, $5 to $10.98 Albatross negligees, $6.98 up to $10.50 Crepe de chine negligees, $7.98 to $22.50 Jap crepe kimonos, $1.98 to $3.50 Crepe de chine gowns, $5 to $15 Envelope chemise or gowns,$1.25 Nainsook corset covers, at 60c Muslin night gowns, for 50c Burxeaa-Naah Co. Second Floor. China. Glass SETS or individual pieces . of a novelty or practi cal nature. There's nothing more pleasing. Daisy cut tumblers, 6 for $1 Daisy cut-footed sherbets, 6 for $1.35 Daisy cut-footed compotes, 35c Libbey cut glass vases, $3.95 Libbey cut glass compotes, $2.95 Libbey cut glass water sets, $15 42-piece decorated breakfast sets, $3.50 Hand-painted china plates, 96c Burres-Nash Co. Down Stairs Store. Caps rpiIERE is probably nothing x mat nc win appreciate more, and we are certain there is no better assortment from which to select than' hero, at $3.95 to $30. Men's winter caps, 50c to $1.50 Men's hats, $2 up to $10 Burgeas-Naah Co. Fourth Floor Fur The Biggest and Most Satisfactory Christmas Business We've Ever Had VON MOLT KE said: "The time to win a bat tle is before you fight it." Likewise: The time to take care of great Christ mas crowds is before they come, i While you were still en joying your summer vaca tion, we were planning where to place extra cash iers and wrappers, where to gain space for extra dis plays and most important, were arranging for an extra force of competent sales people. When the great business came, a trained organiza tion met it; the business was, and is, handled with out haste or worry; the salespeople r e m em b ered the injunction to keep pleasant to be of the "Greatest service to the greatest number" and the crowds caught this contag ious good humor. ' Early-in-the-day shop ping, now so thoroughly es tablished, has made Christ' mas buying the real pleas ure it ought to be. Prize Winners of Santa Claus Letter Writing Contest WE are pleased to an nounce the success ful contestants for the San ta Claus letter writing con test: For the best Santa Claus letters: HELEN TOBIN, 980 North 26th Street, 1st prize, $25. ROSE MURRAY, 1115 North 38th Street, 2d prize, $15. PAULINE REBECCA M' C ON NELL, Sutherland, Neb., 3d prize, $10. For the best letter about our Christmas merchan dise: ANNA CLYDE PORTER, 422 North 31st Street, 1st prize, $25. ALTA ISABELLA DAVIS, 3814 South 24th Street, South Side, 2d prize, $15. THOMAS P. COLEMAN, 2329 South 33d Street, 3d prize, $10. The letters were passed upon by three competent judges. The great number that were received is the reason for the seeming de lay in making the announcement. Prixes will be awarded to the winners upon application at Ad vertising Department, third floor, Burgfiss-Nash Company. Monday Evening Special 7 to 9 p. m. NO mail or phone orders accepted and we re serve the right to limit quantities. Japanese Vases $2 to $2.50, for 69c There's a great variety splendid Christmas gifts. Too many for descrip tion here, but among them are rich patterns and colors heavy earthenware with landscapes, flow ers and bird de signs. We con sider them ex treme values. Monday evening, from 7 to 9, at 69c each. Burgoss-Naah Co. Fourth Floor Imported Japanese Lac quer Baskets, at 69c Including work baskets, waste baskets, flower baskets, jardi nieres, vases, lemonade carriers, library baskets, etc. Very spe cial, Monday evening, from 7 to 9, at 69c each. Burgeai-Naah Co. Fourth Floor Handkerchiefs WHO is it that ever had too many handker chiefs. They are always very acceptable as gifts. Women's linen handkerchiefs, 25c Women's handkerchiefs, colored designs, 3 for 59c Madeira handkerchiefs, special, at 69c Hand-embroidered handkerchiefs, 3 for $1 Colored crass-stitched handker chiefs, $1 Burgoaa-Naah Co. Main Floor Boy's Wear MAKE the boy's gift of a practical nature. Our display of boys' furnishings is very complete. Boys' wool suits, special, $5.95 Boys' corduroy suits, for $5.95 ' Boys' Indian suits, $1.45 to $2.25 Boys' scout suits, $2.95 to $5 Boys' chaps, Monday, $2.50 to $5 Boys' 4-in-hand scarfs, 50c Boys' leather gloves, lined, 65c Boys' wool caps, 50c, $1 to $1.50 Boys' hats, 50c, $1 and $1.50 Boys' pajamas, night gowns, $1 Borgoaa-Naah Co. Fourth Fleer Toilet Articles GIFT suggestions of a pleasing nature. These may help you in complet ing your gift list. Racarma lilac toilet water, 75c Ebony military brushes, pr. $1.75 Perfume atomize ri, 95c to $7 Toilet sets, 2 or 3-piece, $1.19 to $4.50. Tourist cases, special, for 59c Thermos bottles, pint size, $2.25 Thermos bottles, quart size, $2.50 Ever Ready safety razor, 79c Gillette safety razors, $3.85 i Burfaaa-Naao Co. Mala Floor. Home Gifts FURNITURE as an appre ciated gift for the home has no equal. Here are a few suggestions. Smoking stands, cabinets, $1.95 to $30. Writing desks, $9.85 to $75 Children's chairs, all finishes, at $1.95 to $12. Sewing cabinets, $5.75 to $40. Tea wagons, Mon., $12.50 to $40 Morris chairs, all finishes, $14.50 to $50 Cedar boxes, Mon., $7.95 to $25 Burgeaa-Nash Co. Third Floor Victrolas AVERY appropriate gift for the home. Every home should have music on Christmas and there is no instrument more practical than the Victrola $15 to $250. Complete line of Victor records. Burraaa-Naah Co. Fourth Floor Give Hosiery USEFUL, practical gifts that are always appre ciated by the recipient. Hol iday gift boxes if desired. Black lisle-thread hose, 35c Black silk-lisle hose, 50c Silk hose, lisle tops, $1.15 Pure thread silk hose, $1.75 Black boot silk hose, out sue, 60c Infants' silk and wool hose, 35c Venetian silk union suits, $2.25 Venetian silk bloomers, at $2.25 Fleece-lined union suits, 75c Venetian silk camisoles, at $1 Burgaaa-Naah Co. Main Floor Sweaters AN article that will prove to be a very acceptable gift at Christmas time. Woman's fiber sweaters, at $6.98 Women's fiber sweaters, at $8.50 Women's silk sweaters, $25 to $49.50 Brushed wool sweaters, at $5.98 Wool sweaters, jumbo weave, at $10.50 Scarf and cap sets, $1.75 to $2.25 Black quilted silk vests, $1.25 Quilted silk vests, at $1.75 Women's knit leggings, black, 98c Burgsea-Nash Co. econa Floor Novelty Goods TTrELL selected, generous Yy stocks from which to make selection. These as a suggestion only. Grained ivory north it price Lemon dish with fork. $1 5-piece silver plated sets, $1 Silver bon bon baskets, 50c K lever Kraft mustard jars, 60c Silver plated ash trays, $1 Silver plated caster sets, 50c Silver plated bud vases, 50c 26-piece silver chests, $4.95 Bronze bud vases, each, $1.25 BurfMtv-Na.,h Co. Main Kloor. Electric Goods i t"p0 it electrically" and J select your utensils from this splendid line. Alumium coffee percolator, $2.50 Electric toasters, "Universal," $4 Electric grill, "Universal $6.50 Electric iron, "Universal," $4 Brass smoking stands, at $1.25 Electric brass desk lamps, $2.95 Electric brass parlor lamps, $5 Wood nut bowls, special, 50t Bamboo sandwich baskts, 25c Electric percolator, "Universal," at $8 BurgM-N.ah Co. Down -Stairs Store. Give a Kodak AN appropriate gift for the lit tle folks as well as the grownups. No. 00 Premo camera, Mon., 69c No. 2 Brownie camera, 2Hx3H, for $2 Premo camera, $5 style, $4.39 Burgeaa-Naab Co. Main Floor Men's Wear GIVE him something prac ' tical something to wear and you are certain to please him. Men's neckwear, at 50c to $2 Men's hosiery, 2, 3 or 4 pair h box, $1 Mufflers, fiber or silk, $1 to $12.50 Men's silk shirts, $3.45 to $8.50 Gloves, lined or unlined, $1.15 to $6.50 Men's silk pajamas, $3.50 to $10 Men's house coats, $4.65 to $18 Burfoas-Nash Co. Mam Floor Give Her Furs EXQUISITELY soft and ample, fashioned of perfectly matched pelts, with beautiful linings of rich silks. Fancy new de signs in every size to meet your fancy. Hudson seal coats, $125 to $400 Mole skin coats, for $350 Leopard skin coats, $275 to $300 White fox muffs, at $60 to $65 White fox scarfs, at $60 to $65 Cross fox sets, at $150 to $200 Burffoas-Naak Co. Seconal Floor Gift Blouses PRACTICAL, useful gifts that will appeal to any woman. A remarkably var ied range of style and price selection. Exquisitely beaded or embroid ered georgette blouses, $10-$25 Crepe de chin net, blouses, $1.95 Crepe de chin blouses, at $2 Net blouses, newest styles, $3.75 Crepe de chine blouses, flesh, white, at $3.75 Chiffon blouses, suit shades $6.60 Chiffon, lace, net blouses, $8.50 Burgosa-Nash Co. Second Floor. Give Luggage MOST everyone has a need of this sort. You can supply that need in this splendid luggage section. Men's cowhide bags, at $7.50 Men's traveling bags, $2.50-$35 Men's walrus bags, for $15 Women's fitted cases, $19.50-$55 Women's fitted bags, $15 to $35 Hartman wardrobe trunks, $20 to $90 Steamer trunks, at $10 to $15 Automobile kits, 2 people, $9.50 Automobile kits, 4 people, $12.50 Automobile kits, 6 people, $17.50 Burgeas-Naah Co. Fourth Floor. Corsets as Gifts PRACTICAL, yet desirable as gifts. Our lines represent the Corsets, boxed, $1 to $12.50 Misses' corsets, fancy batiste, $1 Brassieres, cluny trimmed, 79c Rrsnierei emr,nila,vw sat- alOaa Bur jt-Nasb Co. Second Floor.