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THE BEE: OMA
OMAHA BALLOON
TROOP ARRIVES
AT EASTERN PORT
Fifth Squadron, Designated as
Eleventh and Twelfth Com
panies, Reported Ready
to Sail for France.
Fifth balloon squadron! designated
as the Eleventh and Twelfth compa
nies for transportation v purposes,
which left Monday afternoon, has ar
rived at an Atlantic seaport. The
squadron was under the command of
Lieutenants Ivlurphy and McKinley.
The detachment consisted of 500
officers and men havs been in
trainine at Fort Omal t for sever:.!
months. The baggage-and equip-nenfT
ol the men were carried on ine same
train. Two sections were required
to transport the men east.
This is the last squadron stationed
here to leave, and the fort u now used
exclusively by student flyers prepar
ing for examination for commissions.
It is reported that drafted men will be
transferred here for training in bal
loon work, tut nothing definite has
been announced.
The destination of thij detachment
is not known, but the men were con
fident on leaving that they would
soon be'on the battle line in France.
. Additional training in eastern artil
lery camps is iossible, but the men
are anxious to see active service and
banished the thought from their
minds on leaving Omaha.
Miss Christina Drexel,
Pioneer Omaha Woman, Dies
Mrs. Christina Drexel, widow of
Fred Drexel, died Thursday morning
at the ftome of a daughter, Mrs. John
H. Harte, 5016 California street.
Mrs. Drexel was a pioneer of Oma
ha and a charter member 61 Kountze
Memorial Lutheran church. She was
born in SaxonyjMp November 4, 1833,
and came to ftlaha in 1856. With
her husbanJ settled on a home
stead known.)- the Drexel farm and
which was sold when the town site
of South Omaha was laid out.
Mrs. Drexel was known by many
friends and acquaintances for her de
votions as mother and wife and for
her deep religious convictions.
The late John C. Drexel, city com
missioner, was a son. Surviving sons
are: George M. of Florence, Herman
and Frank of Omaha, A. R. of Los
Angeles! daughters, Mrs John H.
Harte aid Mrs. H. S. Harte. both oi
this city. John C. Limgner of Omaha
is a brother, and Mrs. J. Rossenstehl
of Springfield, Neb., is a sister.
Chamber of Commerce Will
Assist Council of Defense
A dozen members 'of the Douglas
County Council of Defense met at
the Omaha Chamber of Commerce
and went over further plans for the
sujyey of the war work done in
Omaha and the county.
Raymond Young, secretary of the
organization, presided in the absence
of Chairman Judge W. D. McHugh.
The county council is organized in
every ward and precinct to make the
survey, but will make use of army
volunteers among Chamber of Com
merce members and other business
men who are willing to help.
When it is all completed a card in
dex system for records of state and
county councils of defense will show
what work has' been done in Omaha
and the county on the various war ac
tiviticS"who served on the committees
and working teams that accomplished
the results, and other information
that will be valuable in the future.
"Home Remedy" Proves to Be
Suitcase Full of Booze
A suitcase full of booze was thead
"inittance fee into the police station
for R. L. Lewis, Springfield, and Val
Masick, Twentieth and L streets,
South Side, last night. Officers Turner
andAHellcr of the. morals squad wel
comed the two corn juice confederates
ut the Union sation and escorted them
to the cells.
"Ah-er-er we've got just a little
home remedy here," one of the vic
tims said, endeavoring to allay the
suspicion of the officers.
'"You tcan tell the- judge all about
your remedy," Officer Turner replied
as he led the duo to the station.
Christian Endeavorers Will
Hold Meeting at Waterloo
The eighth annual convention of the
Douglas and Dodge county Christian
Endeavorers. will be held in Water
loo March 1 to 3, with the sessions
in the First Presbyterian church. The
first meeing, Friday night, will be a
camp fire, with Miss Georgia Rein
hardt presiding. The principal ad
dress will be by Rev. Nathaniel Mc
Giffin of Fremont. Saturday and Sun
day there will be three sessions daily.
Delegates will be entertained in the
homes of the Waterloo people.
A, FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1918.
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Constipation
and how to remove the cause
Those who sit much,--put a
strain upon the spine in the
region known as the small of
the back. ' -"
When, because of such
strain, the joints of the back
bone at that point slip slight
ly or seriously from place,
the spinal nerve which makes
its exit from between the
joints at that point, is
pinched. This nerve pressure
destroys the vigorous action
of the lower bowel so essen
tial to good health. Constipa
tion is the first result. When ,
. it becomes chronic, piles, sci
atica and other troubles fol
low. Spinal adjustments correct
this condition, removing the
nerve pressure and giving na
ture a chance to act with nor
mal vigor. No other method
removes the cause.
FREE Spinal analysis it
free to anyone without obli-
' gation.
BR JOSEPH C.LMENCE
I Bard Bkfc N.V. Cor. 8lKr jjg
Wherever Quantity
Lasts These Items
Will Be on Sale Both
Friday and Saturday.
gut
We
Advise
Early
Shopping
' CTsapMam
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mm
ores
Bargain
Sales
In This
Big
m v minimum, pwwiff'giwwJitfjMi u mmu v. 'iwtiiwwf
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11 1113 Friday
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Check off the Items
You Want and Come .
Prepared to Buy
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Good
On
Everything
Domestics
36-inch Dress and Wrapper
Percale, light and dark colors;
regular 25c value, in
a yard, at i. 1JC
36-inch Linen Finished Suiting, .
in all the popular Spring shades,
an ideal fabric for making
tailored suits and skirts. HQ
Special, a yard, at..,-7C
Fine Zephyr Dress Gingham,
in plaids, checks and plain col
ors; also the much wanted reg
ulation jiurse stripes the sea
son's most favored wash fabric;
splendid value; OCkg
a yard, at GC
Mill Remnants,36-inch Bleached
Muslin and Cambrics exception
al value in long, serviceable
lengths; while the lot 1
lasts; a yard, at 1UC
Fine Shirting ' Madras, pretty
patterns and colors; will wash
and wear splendidly; regular
35c value; , OKi
a yard, at... &DQ
36-inch Heavy Unbleached Mus-y
lin, fine heavy quality, for
making sheets and slips; reg
ular 20c value; 1
special, a yard, at.... IOC
27-Inch Dress Poplin, plain and
fancy weaves, in the much
wanted plain colors; long mill
lengths; a good 35c ,
value; a yard, at ttQ
250 Dozen Bleached Seamless
Bed Sheets,' made of exception
ally good quality sheeting, at
old time prices, in two popular
sizes. Size 81x90 inches QQ.
at yoc
Size 81x99 inches J 0
Soiled Pillow Cases, size 45x36
inches, in embroidered, some in
itials and some scalloped; val
ues up to 60c each; while the
lot lasts;
each at iDC
Basement. 1
Knit Underwear
Women's Fine Cotton Union
Suits, in band top and shell
knee style; in pink color, all
sizes; 7Kn
a suit, at
Ladies' Fine Lisle Sleeveless
Union Suits, extra sizes, in lace
trimmed knee;
a suit, at. 1. . .
Regular sizes, cuff d O C
knee style; a suit, atV
Ladies' Lightly Fleeced Union
Suits, in high neck, long sleeves,
ankle length; RQ
a suit, at.' Jff
Children's Waist Suits, with
long sleeves; in sizes 2 r7Ct
to 14 years; a suit, at. . JC
Children's Knit Waists, in sizes
2 to 12years; OK
each at tJ
$1.35
Hosiery
Women's Fine Cotton Hosiery,
in black and tan; 1 C
a pair, at
'Women's Colored Mercerized
Hosiery, with double soles and
carter tons: seconds of 39c
quality;
a pair, at
Infants' Thread Silk Black
Avorth 50c; a pair at
25c
Hose, in sizes 4 to 6;OC
Women's Fancy Striped Hos
iery, in fiber silk and AEf
Men's Wool Socks, in natural
and black;
a pair at
Basement.
35c
Draperies
One - Counter of Scrims and
Marquisettes, mill remnants,
desirable lengths; a Iflp
bargain, a yard at .... I
75 Pieces of New Cretonnes in
a large assortment of pretty
colorings; handsome designs for
draperies, etc. Worth up to 69c
a yard ; special a O Q n
yard at UUK,
1,500 Yards of Scrims, open
work borders; 2 to 10 yard
lengths; special a
yard ,
One Table of Colored Border
Scrims; plain and hemstitched
ends; a 1 O&C
bargain at x " w
25 Pieces of Lace Nets; 36 to
40 inches wide; plain and
scalloped edges; special while
they last, a 1 Q
yard at
One Big Table of Voiles and
Marquisettes, plain and fancy
borders; drawn work or hem
stitched; worth up to 39c a
yard; special a OKn
yard at
Basement
The Economy Center of Omaha
Headquarters for Thrifty Shoppers
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Every day "conservation" becomes a bigger and bigger factor--:
economy of the right kind will help to make us successful in
winning the war. Eqonomy consists of purchasing the right kind
of materials and all other needfuls at prices that will make a
real saving.
It is only stating the conservative truth, when we say that this Immense
Basement has never before been better able to demonstrate its wonderful
buying power and prestige. With an immense area of selling space (the
greatest west of Chicago) , we are enabled to display and sell more goods ,
than any other Basement Store in this Middle West and consequently
we are able to buy in greater quantities and at lower prices. Our "saving
we share liberally with you in prices that are lower than anywhere else.
This Is the Economy Center of )maha
Because It Gives Back to You the Greatest Savings
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WONDERFUL PRESS BARGAINS
Over 600 Splendid Garments
Women's and Misses' Silk, Satin, Vel
vet, Crepd de Chine and Serge Dresses. Also
Party and Wedding presses made of fancy
net, crepe de chine, satin, etc. ; ;
Very elaborate dresses-all grouped
at a
Big Special Bargain Lot
At the Price of $5.95 Each
Made to Sell at $7.50 Up to $17.50
' Several hundred of these are a purchase
just received. Many are samples of new
Spring stales. With this very special lot we
have grouped a lot of our own dresses right
out of stock.
Just for a Big Friday Special
Just think of being able to 'buy new Right-Up-To-Date Silk and Cloth Street , .
Dresses, Party and Wedding Dresses. Made of such splendid and wanted materials-hundreds
to choose from-dozens of styles. Only $5.95. !
Ba.ement
JS Boys' Suits'
Specially
Priced
For Friday and Saturday
In Our
Boys' Basement
Section
Time now to outfit the boy
again with another school
suit. Try one of these and
save.
$4.25
Just about 200 Suits in all, with full lined pants;
the full belt models and pinch back in brown, gray,
Blue, plain colors and mixtures. These are excep
tional gojod values today and will 'make the boy
a dandy suit for school ;
sizes 6 to 17 years, at. . . ..... . . ,
About 50 Mackinaws priced for quick clearance.
These are the better grade mackinaws, in brown,
blue and red plaids. You will be wise to buy these
for next winter. Good weights; dC AA
sizes 6 to 17 years. PvLf"
Batement.
Millinery
At Very
Low Prices
Hundreds of New Trimmed Hats in shihy straws in all
new poke shapes with crepe and satin facing trimmed
with ribbons flowers and feathers; OA QC
special QUO
600 New Sample Trimmed Hats in Pokes and Sailors,
Turbans and Rolling Brim Sailors trimmed with flow
ers, feathers and ribbons in all colors; (PO AC
worth $3.25 to $3.95, at p.4J
Basement
SPRING WALL PAPERS
Just at this time when you are thinking of redecorat
ing your rooms we offer you complete stocks of the very
latest and newest designs o choose from at very unusual
prices. '
Bed Room Paper in exclusive pat
terns and dainty colorings; 'very
special for Friday; a 10l
roll at 12 C
30.1nch Plain Non-Fadable Oat
Meal Paper with cut out borders i lor, Hall, Living Room and Di-
. 1 J a.' ! 1 I n LAiL l.nl4- wiA lab
and base decoration: special for
Friday a )At
roll at 6rC
Varnish Gold Paper just re
ceived new patterns and effects
with cut decorations for each;
special Friday a 1 A n
roll at
Selections, suitable for all rooms
with borders and ceilings to
match; special for Fri- (tX-t
day a roll at OgC
Pretty New Pattern for the Par
11
11c
in- Koom in Doin l.eni ana uar
effects; with cut borders to match;
special Friday a
roll at
A Number of Odd Paper suitable
for Kitchen, Attic or Spare Room;
while they last, Friday A 1
a roll at . 2C
Women's
Novelty Boots
$3-95
Gray Calf Boots; 9-inch ,
lace; welted sole, plain
toe; leather heel.
Dark Brown Vamp with
White Kid Top. 9-inch
lace; welted sole; leather
heel.
Vici Kid Vamp; White ,
Kid Top; 9-inch lace Mc
yKay sewed sole. '
White -Canvas Lace; 9-1
inch, covered Louis heel ;
hand turned sole.
'White Calf 9-Inch Lace
Boots; plain toe, 2inch
leather heel.
Black Calf Vamp; Gray
Leather Top; 9-inch lace; ';
military heel ; welted sole.
Bi.-i. r . uk:- v:j
DUCK V (Mill) f " "HE rau i
lop; piain xoe, mcrvay
sewed sole; military heel.
. Sizes 212 to 7. Widths:
AA to E. ' f
$3.95 a pair
Basement
Rug Offerings
Four items that are ex
ceptionally interesting for
the low prices and the
good wearing qualities. - :
27x54 Hit and Miss Rag
Rugs, $1.00 value, 7()c .
specjal, each. , . . .
Brussels Rug Remnants,
regular $1.00 values, spe
cial, yard, 49 C ;
27x54 Axminster Rugs,
$3.75 value, spe-J2. 98
cial, each, at. . .
27x54 Velvet Rugs, regu
lar $2.98 value, j9 25
special, each. . . 9
Basement
Supply Yourself With
Linens
when you can buy items;
like these at the low prices
we quote.
Table Cloths, $1.39.' ,
These are two yards long,
, in a range of pretty pat- .
terns, made of a fine qual
ity mercerized. Damask;
wears and launders like .
linen; special, each, $1.39
45c Table Padding, 30c
This is the fleeced quality; :
54 inches wide, to protect
your table ; also for iron
ing pads; special, a yard,
at .. .30c ;
$1.25 Towels, 69c.
Full bleached, extra heavy :
double twisted yarns, so j'
called "Jumbo" Bath :
Sheet. Slight mill .imper- ;;
fections; special, for Fri- , j
day, each, at ... . .69c j
EXTRA Soiled Table
cioth y4 Of f.
One lot of Salesmen's sam- !
pies; Table Cloths in hem-
stitched or scalloped ends; !
slightly soiled from dis- I
playing; regulation size, j I
at V4 Off regular prices. , : t
Basement . .
ernct muff
it n: 2-3 PTC
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Basement
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