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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (May 13, 1917)
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: MAY 13. 1917. 3 A A Sale of Model Suits, Gowns and Coats it White Pumps and Boots Beautiful Styles for Present Wear IN A SEASON of beautiful Footwear, these are some of the most exquisite we have ""ever had the pleasure of showing. Women's White Kidskin Colonial Pumps, with large tongues and square buckles, welt- ed and stitched soles,' white welting; covered Louis U5 r ? heels $4.! Women's White Nile Cloth Lace 9-inch Boots, light turn soles; plain vamps with covered Louis heels $4.95 Main Floor, Rear. N. B. This is one of the largest Shoe Departments in this section of the country and one of the most complete in point of stocks and service Every good type of Shoe is here we care for your Shoes with a special shoe shining service. BILLIKEN SHOES for children are our idea of perfection The Shoes that conform to the shape of growing feet the Shoes without a nail the Shoes that are flexible and are soft and comfortable for little feet. COME IN AND SEE THEM IN THE SPECIALTY SHOE SHOP FOR CHILDREN. Hand Made Filet Lace And Irish Lace Trimmed Blouses Laces' have come into their own again this season, Filet and Irish Laces are extremely fashionable. We are extreme ly fortunate in being able to offer an exceptional stock of these Beautiful Blouses, be cause these Waists, in exact ratio of their popularity are becoming very scarce. Both the Filet and the Irish Laces are extremely beautiful and make fascinating Blouses. Colors are White, Flesh and Pink. $10.00 to $25.00 Second Floor Draperies and Curtains New, Crisp and Charming Curtain Materials, Velours and Velvets. Tapestry for Upholster ing, Sunfast materials for hangings, Scotch and Filet Nets, Marqui settes, Voile, Fancy Scrims, Imported and Domestic Cretonnes, etc. Remarkable Assortment of Fancy Scrims; colored and drawn work bor ders; extra special, at a yard 15c Beautiful Assortment of Muslins, Voiles and Nets, plain and fancy; ex tra special, at, a yard ' 19c Beautiful Assortment of Nets, in new effects, white and beige; extra special, at, a yard 49c Large and most complete line'of Cretonnes, new patterns and color ings; special, at, a yard 27 'a c Most charming assortment of Cretonnes; a pattern and coloring for every purpose, special, at, a yard ....35c Beautiful Assortments Filet and Scotch Nets, in white, ivory and beige; extra special value, at, a yard 69c Brass Curtain Rods, Extra Special, 5c Each Just received, a beautiful line of Lace trimmed Filet Net Curtains, in white, ivory and beige, extra special, at, a pair .12.98 Large assortment of Oil Window Shades, 3x6 size, extra special, 49c each. Third Floor. Rugs at Modest Prices Tapestry Brussels Rugs, a large line in beautiful patterns. This is a very popular and good wearing rug. We give you the, choice of our en tire line, such as Empires, Saranacs, at $16.75 Seamless Axminsters. Including Sanfords, Beauvais and Smiths, Yonk ers and Carltons. These are all well known rugs and retail up to $37.50, on sale at $27.50 Seamless Velvet Rugs, a beautiful line of splendid patterns suitable for any room in the house. Rugs worth $35.00, on sale at. . . .$24.98 Nonpareil Chenille Chamber Rugs. A very beautiful rug, especially suited for Chamber. Colors, blues and grays, in Key, Colonial and French borders at the following prices: 4x7 size, regular price $9.00, sale price $6.50 36x72 size, regular price $5.60, sale price $4.25 30x60 size, regular price $4.50, sale price. ...7 $3.00 Third Floor. Domestics at Lowest Prices Very Substantial Savings on These Here are the fabrics that you will have extensive use for during the weeks and months to come, for the making of dresses, aprons, etc. We are ready with complete stocks at prices which will put money right back into your pocket-book. The Genuine Toile Du Nord, Bates and Amoskeag Dress Zephyrs, in this season's newest styles; off the bolt, for Monday, at yard. . . 12c Beautiful 36 and 40-inch Woven Stripe Voiles, sheer crisp, dainty fab ric, fast colors; regularly 25c, Monday, at a yard 19c Sport Suiting, new season's stripes and plain shades; extra heavy; for outing, golf and tennis shirts; Monday, a yard 15c The Genuine Everett Classic Dress Ginghams ; the wonderful fabric in all the pretty nurse stripes and fancy checks; Monday, a yard. .12)c Charming "Leader" and "Spray" Voiles; most favored fabric, in choic est season's printings and very dainty; Monday, a yard 15c 36-inch Best Grade Dress Percale, light and dark grounds; mill shorts to 20 yards; Monday, choice, a 'yard 12$e The Genuine "Claremont" Dress Batiste, sheer quality; neat stripes, dots and figures; for children's summer frocks and aprons; Monday. . . 12 He 36-inch 'Leno" Tropical Suiflngs, all the new sporting shades, for out ing, tennis, golf and yachting suits; Monday, a yard., 25c 27-inch Cable Cloth;" this remarkable suiting in all the wanted neat checks and stripes f or .hoys' waists, children's rompers, underskirts, etc. ; on saie juonaay, at, a yara lSc Beautiful Fancy Sateen "Bookfold," highly mercerized, neatly printed in figures and stripes; for lining wrappers and kimonos: value 25c a yard; Monday, at, a yard 19c 32-inch Woven Madras and Dress Zephyrs, beautiful plaids, checks and stripes, all fast colors; regularly 19c; Monday, at, a yard. 15c Beautiful "Cordele Printed Organdies." This sheer summer ma terial in handsome printed, neat florals, figures and fancy stripes; regularly 15c; Monday, at, a yard 12 He Basement At Remarkable Reductions FOR MONDAY we announce a Sale of Extraordi nary Character. Everyone who has viewed these beautiful creations at our Openings will realize what a reduction sale of these garments means. Every garment distinctive every garment superb ,m style, coloring and fashion lines every garment con structed of superb materials and finished in a masterly manner. Model Garments, If You Please, at Remarkably Reduced Prices Many are reproductions of Imported Styles the items we mention are but a few from the wonderful assortment. BE SURE TO COME EARLY. This yearly event never fails to bring a throng to the Apparel Store. Stone Blue Gros de Londre, silver and bead embroidered; reduced from $198 to $98 Taupe Faille Taffeta, Australian Chinchilla collars and cuffs;reducedfrom$165 to $95 Navy Gros de Londre, silver embroidered and braided; reduced from.. $149 to $75 Navy Serge and Gray Silk Jersey, 3-piece suit; reduced from $85 to $59 Navy Gros de Londre Taffeta Suit, navy and white trimmed; reduced from $139 to $75 Sand Taffeta, stitched Tricotine, with band collars and cuffs ;reducedfrom$165 to $95 Navy Poiret Twilled and white broadcloth Soutache, reduced from $125 to $98 Sand Poiret Twill, braided, emerald trim med; reduced from $125 to $69 Poiret Sport Suit, navy silk coat, white Bed ford skirt; reduced from. . .$67.50 to $49 The Evening Gowns Black Sequin and Lace Gown, gold embroid ered; reduced from $225 to $150 Beige Filet and Georgette Gown; reduced from $135 to $98 Poiret Silver Cloth, rose trimmed; reduced from $98.50 to $69 Black Net, jet banded, emerald trimmed; reduced from $98 to $65 Jade Georgette, Sequin trimmed; reduced from $75 to $55 Flesh Georgette, bead band trimmed, re duced from $95 to $69 Joseph Model Afternoon Gown, Copen Bro cade Gros de Londre, reduced $125 to $89 Crystal Beaded Navy Georgette Afternoon Gown; reduced from $98 to $69 Evening Wraps Taupe Satin, gold lined and gold embroid ered; reduced from $150 to $119 Black Satin, gold embroidered wrap, re duced from $145 to $100. Kolinsky Trimmed Gold Jersey Coat; re duced from $125 to $98 White Khaki Kool Jade Embroidered Coat; reduced from $125 to $95 Poiret Taupe Satin Fringe Trimmed Wrap; reduced from $115 to $85 Second Floor Our May Sale for Babies Offers Most Attractive Values FOR WEE FOLK we have gathered together an exceptional stock of dainty wear and every mother will be delighted to know that while the assemblage of garments is immense, the prices are exceedingly small. NOW JUST READ THE PRICES and see if . you can afford to miss this sale. Infants' Mercerized Hose, in pink, sky, black and white, special, at ; I0c Infants' long and short Dresses, regular 79c val ues, special at . i.49c Infants' long and short Skirts, regular 59c val ues, special at. ..... , 39c Birds' eye Diaper Cloth, 24x24 inches, a bolt, $1.25 Birds' eye Diaper Cloth, 27x27 inches, a bolt, $1.35 Infants' Dainty Lawn Hoods, neatly'trimmed with dainty laces and embroidery, 50c values, spe cial at 25c A complete assortment of long and short dresses, ranging in prices from 75c to $5.98 Infants' Wash Hats, in, various styles, from 50c to $3.50. Infants' Flannel Skirts, Gertrude and yoke style, hemmed and scalloped bottom with embroidered sprays, worth up to $1.00, special at 45c A limite'd lot of Infants' Shoes, different styles and colors, values up to $1.00, special at 39c Infants' Embroidered Pique Carriage Robes, val ues up to $1.50, special at 50c Infants' Cashmere and Crepella Sacques and Night ingales, trimmed with crochet or embroidered edges, neatly embroidered sprays in pink and blue , 39c Infants' Vests, wool and cotton mixtures, open front and "Ruben," all sizes, regular 29c val ue, special at 19c Children's Colored Dresses, sizes 2 to 6, in pretty Plaid and checked Ginghams, made up in either long or short waisted effects, regular 75c val ue, special at 49c Beautiful Gingham Bloomer Dresses, finished with a dainty touch of hand smocking, sizes 2 to 6 years, values up to $1.69, special at $1.19. Infant's Novelties Of. All Descriptions Rattles 19c to $1.00 Comb and Brush Sets 50c to $1.98 Hot Water Bottles 50c to $1.00 Carriage Straps 75c to $1.50 Creeping Bands 19c to 50c Coat Hangers ...50c and 75c Pin-Holders 25c Record Books 2Gc to $1.98 Teething Rings 25c and 50c Rubber Toys 25c to 75c Second Floor. h m jmmpm y - m i i mP":i ... 1 1 unit s SETS THE PACE m j,! FOR CROWIN.G OMAHA $3.00 and $3.50 Jersey Silks, $1,59 One of the Most Popular Fabrics THIS IS A VERY remarkable offering Jersey Silks were never so popular as they arc now. For skirts, coats, dresses, blouses, petticoats, etc. There are 38 and 40 inches wide, extra heavy All Silk Jersey, in the newest and most wanted colorings of the season; plain and stripes to match. 36-inch Chiffon, Taffeta and Satin Messaline, $1.00 A very unusual announcement. Beautiful Silk in a rich collection of how colorings and very special at this price, $1.00 a yard. 36-inch Imported Swiss Radiant Satin, $1.95. In the new double faced effects for the new Summer Coats; very rich, lustrous finish; splendid weight; beautiful colorings; sells every where for $2.95, now $1.95 a yard. 40-inch Imported Chiffon Taffeta, $1.50. Very soft, lustrous finish; suitable for the new coats, skirts and dresses; in plain and changeable street shades; worth $2.25 and more, a rare bargain at $1.50 a yard. White Sport Silk, $1.25 to $3.75. , One of the most popular ofthe wanted fabrics of the season. We are prepared to show the largest and most comprehensive assortment of these beautiful Silks in the "West; including the new Sport Satin, Rookie Silk, Khakl-Kool, La Jora, Shantungs, Sports Crepes, Wash Satins, Shanghai Duck, etc., a yard, $1.25 to $3.75. Main Floor, Aiil. of Silk. Corsets That Improve the Figure Frolaset Lace Front Models Corsets that improve the figure are cer tainly worth more to you than corsets that are merely so much boning and coutil, and for that reason we recommend the FROLASET CORSETS They cost no more than the ordinary kind, but are worth more to you. Frolaset Corsets lace In front, perfectly designed to give physical comfort and reflect the new lines of Fashion. BE FITTED BY ONE OF OUR EXPERT CORSETIERES and Ul us demonstrate the Mer its of the Frolaiet Front Laced Corset. Splendid Values at $2, $3, $3.50, $4, $5 and Upward FROLASET Corset model for athletic and sports wear; very low top with elastic gore in front at top of Corset; medium long skirt with free hip section; material is plain flesh color coutil; all whale boning .$5.00 Model 4430 Corset for short, stout firurei. very low top; bones in front of Corset are just the right length to allow the figure to sit com fortably; material is white coutil; a corset that fits the figure which is hard to fit $4.00 Model 2115 A Corset for the young girl; very lightly boned; low top, short skirt , $2.00 Second Floor 4 1 . New Silk Skirts Are Superb Beautiful Sample Lines THE FINEST materials shown this season are employed in these Superb Skirts. Silk Jersey, Faille, Black Satin, Tesan, Georgette Satin, Taffetas and Georgette Crepes. Pleated and shirred tops, detachable belts, all the new pock et and ornaments; also embroidered silks. Charming embroidery lends a fascination not to be denied. Novelty Silks, in colors and black, and the stock of Black Satin and Silk Skirts is particularly attractive. ' , Barrel pockets, the "jupe tonneau" silhouette and every attrac tive idea that Fashion has tied to this season is embodied in these beautiful Skirts. Prices are very modest for these splendid styles. Second Floor Fine White Goods High class imported white embroidered novelties, many dainty designs to select from, splendid for Graduation Dresses, 36 and 45 inches, the yard, at .$1.25 White and embroidered lace check Voile, dainty new designs, 38 inches, the yard, at , 59c Finest qualities imported white transparent Organdie for graduation dresses, 45 inches, the yard, at 75c to $1.75 One Special Item 45 inches, white transparent Organdie, 50c value, the yard, at .29c Fine quality White Pin-Dot Swiss, which will be much in demand for dainty frocks and blouses; 30 inches, the yard, at SOc White Novelty Skirting, for suits, separate skirts, middies, jackets, etc.; 36 inches, 46c value, the yard, at 25c Large assortment of fine white Voiles, in stripes, checks and cords; 25c and 30c value, the yard, at 15c 36-inch English Nainsook, soft finish, pure white, for undermuslins; the yard, at , I... .15c Imperial Long Cloth, chamois finish, pure white, worth $2.00 the bolt, of 12-yard bolts, 36 inches, Monday, at. . . .., .$1.50 Sheer fine white Dimities, in checks and stripes, 28 inches, 30c value, 10 to 20-yard lengths, Monday, at yard 19c Colored Wash Goods Finest quality silk and cotton Crepe de Chine, worth $1.00 the yardi good amount of colors to choose from this lot; 40 inches, the yara, at 49c 40-inch plain Voiles in every wanted plain shade and white; 50c value, the yard, at.i. .1 29c Egyptian Tissue, in pretty plaids, checks, stripes and plain colors; 27 inches, the yard, at ...25c Real Jap Crepe, in wide and narrow stripes and solid colors. Jap Crepe does not fade and requires no ironing. It is just the thing for street and house wear, middies, children's rompers, etc,; 30 inches, the yard; at....y.. .....35c Needs Wash Silk and Cotton Dress Goods, in Nile, light blue, black, pink, gold, white and lavender; 26 inches, the yard, at 25c Printed silk and tcotton Dress Fabrics, in white and tan ground de signs, with green, blue and red dots; 36 inches, 39c value, the yard, 25c Windsor Printed Crepes, white ground, 30 inches, worth 22c, the yard, at 12tfe Ripplette in stripes and checks, fast colors; needs no ironing and used for house dresses, children's frocks, middies, rompers; name Rip plette stamped on selvage ; 27 inches, 20c value, the yard, at . . 1 1 He ' Basement v