WAR CHRISTMAS
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were in the air.
That is the thing called the spirit
of Christmas. Omaha's two great
forts are not immune: indeed, from
them spreads the contagion that
makes for cheer and good will through
out the land.
Tree at Fort Crook.
At Fort Crook plans for the Sunday
evening entertainment are already
completed. Around an immense
Christmas tree, for whose presenta
tion Gould Dietz is respnsible, 1,000
soldiers will assemble to receive the
gifts of the Red Cross gifts numbering-
2,000 and sacks of candy, too;
real Christmas candyl
The program will be opened by all
the children of the fort: Children of
officers, enlisted men, and civilians.
Following this will be the entertain
ment for the soldiers and presenta
tion of gify to enlisted men.
The big Christmas dinner to be
given will be for all the companies,
and will bring together nearly 1,000
soldier hearts, at a time when such
comradeship is much to be desired.
To Keep Open House.
Five per cent of the enlisted men
GALA DAY AT TWO
BIG OMAHA FORTS
Santa Claus, Tree and Dinner
for Thousand Khaki-Clad Sol
diers K Fort Crook, With
Open House.
By CHARLOTTE DALLY.
This yearour first war Christmas
when so many homes are lonely and
so many hearts are sad. America does
not forget the men at the camps and
posts men waiting, almost impatient
ly, to go "over there." Their Christ
mas will not he a barren one!
All America is studiously planning,
preparing for, and anticipating that
night of nights which must and will, of
all the years, be a real Yuletide.
In the cities men and women smile
as they work; in obscure towns,
where there are as many service flags
to the block as in the larger centers,
it is the same way; at army camps and
posts officers laugh quickly as though
will be given
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liancy, and our low prices and easy credit terms bring them within the reach of every one.
Any Diamond purchased from us for a Christmas present may be exchanged for other selection, at the full price paid,
should the recipient desire to do so
We urge all who can do so to shop in the morning hours, before the rush; for the convenience of
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SUGGESTIONS FOR
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
K FOR WOMEN
Diamond Klnge, Solitaire $10.00 tip
Diamond Rings Loftis Solitaire
' Diamond Cluiter v 60.00 up
Diamond La Vallleree 10.00 up
Diamond Ear Serewi , 10.00 up
Diamond Broochea .,.... 7.00 up
Diamond-set Cameo La Vail it ret 11.00 up
Diamond Locketa 10.00 up
Watehea, Diamond let. eolld gold. 29.00 up
Watchee, gold-filled n.so up
Wrtat Watchee, lojid gold 28.50 up
Wrist watehea, gold-dllled , ib.OO uo
Watehea, eolld gold , 26.00 up
Bracelets, aolid gold 1200 up
Signet Ringi, Diamond-set , 8 00 up
Pearl Beade, Diamond Claep 8 50 uo
ALL ON OUR EASY CREDIT TERMS
$27wARt,!52;70
1SS bracelet Watch, Fall Jewel Lever
Movement; fin gold-filled Octagon shape
eaie, bright finish, plain or. engraved;
guaranteed ZO rears; new style ribbon
Bracelet. Can be furnished with gold
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Term) i $2.70 Month.
In Payment for Any of Our
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THE
ar - ant. vet imperceptible,
ha given the tree decorations and
lighting effects, and that the McCord
Brady company has furnished the
Christmas candy.
A number of guests are expected at
the fort, chief among whom are at
taches of the Ked Cross and members
of the Woman's Service league, Oma
ha branch. A group of these latter
women go to the fort every Wednes
day afternoon to sew for the soldiers,
a kindness that is appreciated.
Fort Omaha Boys Dance.
Boys at Fort Omaha are expecting
to be called to start for the front some
day next week, so they are not going
to take any chances of losing out as
did the Fort Omaha boys who were
called away, 500 strong, just after The
Bee had arranged for most of them to
be entertained in Omaha homes.
To guard against a repetition of this
the boys have arranged to have their
Christmas tree at the Metropolitan
club Friday evening of this week. The
celebration will be in the nature of
a farewell dance and Christmas party
combined.
In addition to the tree
a vaudeville program nas been ar
ranged and refreshments will be
Christmas furloughs
v served. All the Fort Omaha
For the others Christmas day will be
visitor's day, with "open house" as
the pass-word and only a few mili
tary restrictions to be observed.
Besides Mr. Dietz, Lieutenant Mc
Nally, chaplain of the 41st infantry,
wishes it known that George Brandcis
looking forward to the
with great interest
You can secure a maid, stenogra
pher or bookkeeper by using a Bee
Want Ad.
later on. With this privilege you need have no
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The Loftis Perfection Diamond Ring leads all other gifts.
it is the most popular ring ever designed! Each and every
Diamond is selected with special reference to the wide
spread effect and brilliancy which characterize all our
Diamonds. This beautiful 6-prong 14k solid gold mount
ing is faultlessly symmetrical,, embodying all the lines of
delicacy and beauty with the necessary security and
strength. The Loftis Perfection Diamond Ring is the Best
Gift of All. It is easy for you to obtain on" our liberal
credit terms.
iWe have been in business since 1858, always grow
ing, always improving, and always giving
our customers bigger values.
Diamond Rings for Christmas
All the new designs in Diamond Rings, most of them made
for us, and are of exceptional value. All mountings are
Ths Loftis Solitaire Diamond ClusterRinj
The diamonds are mounted so as to
look like one large single stone, worth
Men's Favorite
Ring
three or four
times as much.
Most showy
ring for the
least money.
Oar
150, $75,
$100 & $125
values are beau
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cased ready for
presentation.
Credit Terms J
$1.25, S1.8S,
$2.50 and $3.00
Per Week.
483 M n ' Diamond
Ring. 6-prong Tooth
mounting, 14k solid gold,
Roman or polished fin-
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$2.50 a
LIBERTY BONDS AT $105
Merchandi$e or in Settlement of Accounts
National Credit Jewelers
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National Bank Block 400 South 18th St, Corner 16th and Harney
Omeha Opposite Burgess-Nash Co. Department Store.
BEE: OMAHA. FRIDAY, DECEMBER
Census Report of
Cotton Ginning
Washington, Dec. 20. Cotton
ginned prior to December 13
amounted to 10,142,585 running bales,
exclusive of linters and including
180,252 round bales and 83,352 bales
of Sea island, the census bureau to
day announced.
Last year to December i ginnings
were 10,838,799 running bales, includ
ing 184,285 round bales and 110,163
bales of Sea Island. Ginnings by
states this year were:
Alabama, 464,661; Arizona, 11,024;
Arkansas, 832,548; California, 30,453;
Florida, 45,239; Georgia, 1,719,504;
Louisiana, 580,473; Mississippi, 774,
606; Missouri, 41,289; North Carolina,
521,600; Oklahoma, 860,111; South
Carolina, 1,111,240; Tennessee, 187,
146; Texas, 2,943,975; Virginia, -15,-456;
all other states, 3,533.
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Just Off Firnam
anxiety in choosing gifts.
those who are occupied through the day, our
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SUGGESTIONS FOR
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
FOR MEN
Diamond Rings, Solitaire $20.00 up
Diamond Rings Round Belcher
7-Dlemond Cluster 5S.00 up
Diamond Scarf Pins , 8.00 .up
Diamond Studs 10.00 up
Diamond Cuff Links 5.00 up
Emblem Rings , 7.00 up
Signet Rings, Diamond set , 10.00 up
Watches, solid gold 22.80 up
Watches, gold filled 12.00 up
Wrist Watehea 10.00 up
Emblem Charms, solid gold ...... 5.00 up
Cuff Links, solid gold 3.00 up
Cameo Scarf Pins, Diamond set ., 9.50 up
Cuff Link and Scarf Pin Sets..., 6.00 uu
Coat Chains, solid gold ........ 4.50 u?
Vest Chains, solid cold 12.00 up
ALL ON OUR EASY CREDIT TERMS
Gifts
exclusively
solid gold.
14K SOLID GOLD
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Diamond
Model
Week.
1142 Illinois, Elgin or Walthsm Watch,
12 site, Full Jeweled;' 14k solid gold eaae
Fits in the pocket like a til- f- Cft
ver dollar. Extra value at ......''
$2.25 a Month.
PHONE DOUGLAS 1444 and OUR SALESMAN
WILL CALL
Call or writ for Catalog No. 903.
Open Night and Day
Until Christmas
21, 1917.
Buy Another War
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Store Open Until 9 P. ML Music Every Night
What You Can Buy for
50c
Men's Belts.
Suspenders.
Collar Bags.
Handkerchiefs, 4 in box
3 Arrow Collars.
1 pair Silk Hose.
2 pairs Lisle Hose.
1 pair Wool Hose.
All Silk Neckties.
Cuff Buttons.
Tie Clasps.
Silk Garters.
What You Can Buy for
$1.50
Knit or Silk Tubular Mufflers.
Madras Shirts, laundered cuffs.
Mercerized Oxford Shirts, soft cuffs.
2 pairs Fancy Silk Hose.
m V2 dozen All Linen Initial Handkerchiefs
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Pajamas, madras cloth.
Waterproof Bag for Toilet Articles.
Cap, all wool, silk lined.
Collar Bag, real leather.
Umbrella or Cane.
Khaki Shirt. ,
Doll Special-7 Until 9 P. M.
A LIMITED number of character and rag dolls also Peter Rabbits will be placed
on sale Friday at 7 p. m. and sold at the following prices, while they last
CHARACTER DOLLS, CHARACTER DOLLS,
Fully Dressed, at 14 inches Long
39c. 75c
RAG DOLLS, "PETER RABBIT"
Stuffed With Cotton, Made of Gingham
Dressed in Pajamas
or Night Gowns, Stuffed With Cotton,
Hand-Made Faces Specially Priced at
95c 95c
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Useful Gifts for Women and Children
FEATURING only useful gifts that will be appreciated for their worth and use,
rather than as a passing delight.
For Women
Women's silk petticoats, Jersey top, roessaline or
taffeta flounce, $3.95 to $9.95.
Women's boudoir caps, lace, silk, crepe de chine
and fancy ribbon, 25c to $5.95.
Dainty sachets for the boudoir, 25c to $1.50.
Lingerie pins, ribbon bows or floral designs, 35c
to 50c.
Women's fine crepe de chine negligee, the loose
garment with empire waist, or the embroidery
jacket effect, beautiful shades and clever
styles, $7.50 to $45.00.
Lounging robes. Quilted robes, corduroy, fine
velvets, $6.50 to $45.00.
Women's wool sleeveless sweaters, slipover, style,
$3.95.
Women's silk sweaters in all the newest shades
and styles all prices.
Women's fancy silk breakfast jackets, $4.95 and
$5.95.
Women's padded silk vests, black or white, $1.95.
Women's wool sweaters, fancy weave, $5.00
and up.
Complete assortment of fur sets, scarfs and sepa
rate muffs. Wide price range.
Women's comfy felt slippers in blue, gray, old
rose, lavender and brown, $1.95.
Women's hosiery, 49c to $4.50.
Women's Gloves, $2.50 to $3.95.
Women's Handkerchiefs, 12 lie to $2.00.
For Girls
Middies in regulation styles and belted models,
sizes 4 to 40, at $1.00 to $2.95.
Bath Robes for girls, 8 to 16, in pretty shades
of rose, blue and red, from $2.95 to $5.00.
Rain Capes with hoods attached, sizes 4 to 8,
at $3.50.
Rain Capes with hoods attached, sizes 10 to 14,
at $3.95.
Rain Coats in plain blue and tan, black and
white check, mixtures, pretty styles with belts
and pockets, with hat to match, $3.50 to $9.75.
Misses', girls' and children's red and blue 'comfy'
slippers, $1.25 and $1.50.
Misses, girls and children's red felt Cavaliers,
$1.35 and $1.50.
When Writing to Our Advertisers
Mention Seeing it in The Bee
Savings Stamp fSEIMaBg
Surely "His" Gift Must Be
Something Useful and
Something He Really Likes,
THAT goes without saying, and our Men's Shop superiority as
a source of supply for such gifts also goes without saying.
Note the many helpful suggestions below
What You Can Buy for
$1.00
Handkerchiefs, box of half c!
4 Initial Handkerchiefs.
Initial Belts.
Solid Silk 4-in-hand Ties.
Cuff Links.
Collar Bags.
4 pairs Lisle Hose.
2 pairs Silk Hose.
Mirror for Soldier.
Scarf Pins. t
Umbrellas.
Silk Handkerchiefs.
Suspenders. '
Waterproof Toilet Cases. 1
Watch Chains.
What You Can Buy for
. $2.00
Pin Seal Belt. v
Belt with Sterling Silver Buckle.
Pair of Gloves.
ExtA Heavy Silk Hose.
Knit Silk Necktie.
Large Shape Solid Silk Neckwear.
Shirt Metric, E. & W., Cluett.
Pajamas Domet, crepe.
Half dozen eftra fine Linen Hdkfs.
Waldamere Watch Chains.
Full Dress Shirt Sets.
Silk Hose, with clockings.
1 dozen box Arrow Collars.
For Boys
Boys' School Blouses, 65c and 75c.
Boys' School Blouses, 75c; 3 for $2.00.
Boys' Better Blouses, $1.25; 3 for $3.45.
Four-in-hand ties, 35c, or 3 for $1.00.
(These ties come in Christmas Boxes.)
Soldier play suits with coat, long trousers and
cap at $2.95.
Soldier suits with cap, coat, breeches and leggins,
at $3.95.
Scout suits, coat, breeches, haversack, hat and
leggins, $3.95.
Sailor suit, hat, middy, pants, $2.69.
Base Ball suits, shirt, cap, belt, padded pants,
gray with blue or red trimmings, $2.39.
Sweaters, sizes 26, 28, 30, 32, 34 and 26, in light
oxford, dark oxford, navy and maroon, also in
combination colors, $2.45 to $7.00.
Knitted toques, all color combinations, 65c
Aviator caps in gray and brown, 50c.
Ear-band caps, at 65c, 75c, $1.00 and $1.25.
Velvet hats, from $1.75 to $2.95.
Cloth mixture hats, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 and $1.75.
Felt hats, sizes 6 to 714, $2.25 to $3.50.
Wash suits, $1.50, $1.75, $1.95, $2.25, $2.50, $3
up to $9.75.
Wash suits for holidays;
1 for $1.95 1 for
2 for $3.75 2 for
3 for $2.40 3 for
$3.25
$6.00
$8.50
For Baby
Teething rings, 59c.
Celluloid toilet sets (hand decorated), 65c to
$3.50. .
Knitted Bootees, 25c to $1.50.
Hot water bottles, plain, 75c; ribbon covered,
$1.75. .
Shoes, 75c to $1.75.
Knitted sacques, $1.25 to $1.75.
Cashmere sacques, 65e to $3.50.
White wool mittens, 45c tp 65c.
Drooling bibs, 25c to 85c.
Silk or knitted bonnets, 75c to $5.00.
Sweaters, $1.25 to $3.25. .,
Satin quilted moccasins, 95e.
Table bibs, 25c to 35c
Crib blankets, $1.00 to $2.95.
Silk quilts, $5.00.
Baby Bunting (eiderdown), $2.50 to $3.95.
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