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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (May 5, 1918)
- i 'THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: MAY 5, 1918. 7 A 01 Store Hour.; are 8:30 a. m. to 6 p. in. ever; day. Get the habit "of shopping early in the day. It's saving daylight. Ak Mr. Foster About Automobile Tours, Summer Resorts, Train and Hotej Accommo dations. There is no charge. Main' floor balcony. n "everybody store" Sunday, May 5, 1918 -STORE NEWS FOR MONDAY- Phone Douglas 137 The Burgess-Nash Standard of Value It is nothing new or revo lutionaryon our part, mere ly the continuance of a set policy we adopted when we took over this business nearly five years ago. . But it's now of special in terest, because it makes a very important contribution to the lower cost of living in these high cost days, by Wiring tw splendid and diverse attributes- work powerfully together as one for your benefit. QUALITY of merchandise, which goes above and beyond every other consideration LOW PRICE That is brought about by Buying in large quantities to meet die demand of our tremend ous distribution. Taking advantage of a cash basis of pur chase, with (very pos sible discount off. A very moderate scale of mark ing profits. The steady rising tide of prices is constantly cutting down the margin of safety between the cost of necessities and the fixed income. It becomes of the highest im portance for you to keep this margin which means buying power for comforts and neces sities as ample as possible with out resorting to lessened quality. Our store helps you to do this by maintaining its high quality standards at the lowest possible prices. Its stocks are well selected new, fresh, desirable goods, pro vided in generous quantities, bought right at lowest prices, and priced the "same way, with the express intention of" main taining the Burgess-N'ash stand ard of values. That we may continue to enjoy your confidence intrusted in us. That we may be of the "great est service to the greatest 'num ber.' US Buy and Store Your Coal . Now for Next Winter ' I S the urgent request sent out by the government through . Mr. John L. Kennedy, Federal Fuel Administrator for Nebraska. Do your duty by your country and for yourself and act at once. , It is the immediate action of every individual or corpor ation, big or little, that is so essential to that vigorous pros ecution of the war so necessary for success. ' The following is an exerpt from the request sent out by the Fuel Administration for Nebraska. "The government asks the people of Nebraska AS A WAR i MEASURE to buy and store coal NOW. If we in Nebraska wait until Fal.Lto do this, we will iace a fuel famine far worse than last winter. Coal mines and rail roads must run every day in the year to meet eur needs. mnnso afa Irtwrocf in summer nnrl wo Vinvp lpf. dflWli the bars to consumers- Our citizens can 'at one stroke be! patriotic, insure their own comfort, and avert disaster. We must buy and store now if we have to borrow the monejr and build bins. Old Man Winter and his son Jack Frost are pro-Germans. We must literally 'Keep the home fires burning 'til the boys come home.' " - May Sale of Linens You'll Marvel at the Values THE scarcity of linens and the remarkable values offered makes this sale Monday doubly important. J Satin Damask Table Cloths , Heavy weight pure Irish linen, a quality that will get on its satin finish after laundering, also give splendid service. Several handsome circular designs. Size 2x2 yard cloth for $4.50 each. Size 2x2 yard cloth for $5.75 each. Size 2x3 yard cloth for $6.75 each. , Size 22x22 inch Napkin to match, $5.00 dozen. 13-Piece Luncheon Sets, $2.75 Consisting of one 24-inch round centerpiece and 14 dozen each two size doilies; these are of pure Irish lmen and have triple scallop edge, $2.75 set. Irish Linen Towels, af $1.00 "Webb's celebrated Dew Bleach," a very fine and soft quality with lustrous finish which is retained after washing. Very absorbing, plain huck as well as with, ends; sizes 22x38, at $1.00 each. Hemstitched Breakfast Cloths, $4.00 Pure linen. Ileavy weight, several good designs, size 64x64 inches, a real bargain for $4.00 each. Burges-Nah Co. Main Floor The May Sale Specials Featured for Monday in NEW TTTT TV .. Represent Values of the Most Uncommon Sort V In the Most Instances Less Than Present Cost THE offering is indeed very unusual, careful planning securing the weaves now in greatest demand at the old prices and our willingness to share the saving benefits with you, account for the extremely low prices quoted here. Beautiful New Tub Silks $1.00 Yard VERY desirable for men's shifts and women's blouses, all on white ground with pretty colored woven stripes, strictly fast colors, 36 inches wide and very special at $1.00 yard. Chiffon Taffeta Silks at $1.49 Yard SPLENDID range of plain shades, suitable for dresses, skirts and suits, plenty of blue, also black. . 1 yard wide. This is an exceptionally good value at $1.49. New Fancy Silks at $1.95 Yd. FANCY stripes and plaids, suitable for separate skirts and dresses, either satins or taftetas, all are 36 inches wide, and very special at $1.95 yard. New White Wash Satin $2.25 Yd A QUALITY that is dependable for wear and working. Suitable for sport skirts, waists, dresses, underwear, collars, cuffs, etc. 36 inches wide, an extreme value at $2.25 yard. " Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor - I : m ft It's Kodak Time We carry a complete line of "Eastman Kodaks and supplies. No. 0 Brownie camera, $2.00. No. 2 Brownie camera, $2.75. No. 2A Brownie camera, $3.50. No. 3 Brownie camera, $4.50. All films left before 12:30, will be ready to deliver at 11:30 the next day. Likewise, work left before 4 p. m., will be ready at 3 :30 the next day. Burgesi-Nash Co. Main Floor Dress Patterns of Wash Goods 2Vz to 7 Yards in a Piece, $1.95 PRETTY summer fabrics, in floralrfigured, striped and plaid effects, both light and dark colorings, including rsuch materials as voiles, batistes, flaxon, also gabardines. Patterns 2 y to 7 yards, for $1.95 each. Pattern-Length Wash Goods, $2.25 Six yards in a patttern, 36 to 40 inches wide, including flowered voiles, plaid voiles, stripe voiles, plain poplins, plaid ginghams, plain ginghams, wash suitings, brocaded silk beach cloth, tissue, etc. A dress pattern, $2.25, $2.95 and $3.49. 32-Inch Dress Ginghams, 59c to $1.00 The most wanted wash fabric .for. summer dresses. Plaids in dainty color combinations, also a full line of plain shades. Prices range 59c to $1.00 :" ' Burge-Nah Co. Main Floor Here's a Sale of Wanted Notions That Will Appeal to Every Woman LITTLE needfuls at littler prices. Items that you need and use every day; se cure a season's supply here Monday. ' 10c for sanitary wool powder puffs. 10c for lingerie tape with vodkin assort ed colors. 1214c bolt for stick erie braid, assorted colors. (Uraifl 1 spool or 28c dozen 2fC for Pennant basting thread, white only, sizes 40, 50, 60 and 70. 35c for dress marker pins, in boxes, various sizes, .sharp points. 7c each for tracing wheels, de pendable quality. 25c for sleeve protectors, good quality of sateen, adjustable, black only. 5c dozen for pearl buttons; various sizes, good quality. 7c bolt for Omo bias seam tape, fine lawn, No. 3 only, white. OP each for scissors, OC nickel plated, good cutting edge. Special lot of 1 200 pieces, wonderful values, 6 , 7 and 8 inch sizes. 15c each for emeries, tomato and strawberry styles. 5c package for triple nickel plated steel pins, 300 count. 5c dozen for safety pins, nickel plated, assorted sizes. 10c for braid and ribbon holder. 15c for kid curlers, 4 and 6 inch. 12 c for twistless tape, will not kink or curl. 15c each for skirt m a r k e rs, special value. 10c for twilled tape, black or white, var ious sizes. 75c each for shears and scissors, steel edge, unbreakable, nickel plated.-Sizes 6 to 9 inches; won derful value at the price we ask. 2c for 5c ironing wax. 10c for coat . hangers-or slip-. per trees. 1Q for sanitary aprons; 1 C no seams, made in one piece, wonderful value at the price. 5c each for Carmen Hair Nets, assorted shades. j 10c yard for skirt belting,' white or black. 5c dozen for snap fasteners, yarious sizes, white or, black. 1 fin eacn 'or 8antary 1 U C belts, well made, de- sirable style. 10c for dress buckles, desirable styles and colors. 7c for bias lawn tape, white, as sorted sizes. 5c for stocking darners. 10c for Jiair pin cabinets; as sorted sizes. , Burgesa-Naih Co. Main Floor A for spool J. & P. 6 nrC cord thread, 50, 60 or 70, black or white. 15c for sew-on hose supporters, good strong elastic. 10c for sport veils and hair nets, all desirable shades. 10c for sensible tape measures. Strong protected ends. TW Nw "Whit Cntrnn Fabrics" 1 ' For Spring and Summer ARE beautiful and they are here in abundance from the sheer, charming voile for your early summer frocks to dainty nainsooks'f or spring and summer lingerie. ' White Voile at 25c Yard Its popularity makes the present offering most oppor tune, an excellent value in a beautiful, fine quality. 40 inches wide at the extremely low price of 25c yard. White Gabardine Skirting, 50c 36 inches wide. This is an excellent quality of medium: weight with beautiful finish. A popular fabric for suits and skirts, 50c yard. Novelty Voiles at 50c Yard 40 inches wide, in a wide range of beautiful designs, large or small plaids, narrow or wide stripes as well as em broidered effects.- A quality of rich appearance ivhen made up in waists and dresses. Unusual assortment at 50c yard. Fancy Skirtings at 50c to 85c 36 inches wide, including oxford eloth, gabardines in fancy weaves and stripe effects, piques in narrow and wide 1 cord, Hawaiian cloth, a quality that will shed water; these, are of beautiful finish, which is retained after laundering. Prices range from 50c to 85c yard. Princess Nainsook, 10 Yards, $2.75 36 inches wide, a very fine quality of close, even weave, with soft finish. A quality much used for undergarments and children's dresses. 10-yard bolt for $2.75. Lineaves White Goods at 29c v ' , A linen thread finish, possessing superlflrweaving qualities. This quality comes in twelve different pattern of neat' stripe and plaid effects. 32 inches wide.. Unusual value at 29c yard. , N i Burgoia-Na(h Co. Mala Floor , . ome, Garden and Lawn Necessities r Specially Priced Monday Pakro seeds flowers or vege table, large size package, special, Sc. 1 As Wood window boxes, painted green, made of heavy lumber. 30-inch size, 59c. 36-inch size, 69c. fiT?KF; Hhnois top lce- ing type, outside case made of ash, ice capacity, 45 lbs. Galvanized food chamber, $11.95. White enameled f,o o d chamber, $14.95. Illinois three door, side icing type, five wall c o n s t r u ction, food chambers are white enameled with three wire shelves. Ice capacity, 60 lbs., IT9.50. Electric wall paper cleaner, can, 8c. y,- , Lawn mowers, 8 inch wheel, I blades, selected steel blades. 14 inch size. 44 KO. V Lawn mower. 10. . inch wheel, 4 blades, a strong and light running mower. 14-inch size, $7.95. Molded garden hose, non-kink, guaranteed. -inch size, foot, 14c. -inch size, foot. 17c. 4-ply garden 50-foot lenrth. i O 7 anteed. at S5.SO. Hardwood hose reels, hold 100 foot hose. Special, $1.19. Hose no?zfes, made of solid brass, 59c. ' Zeda narlor brooms' made of best quality broom corn, varnished handle, $1.35. Floor brush with solid back sides, pro tected with felt, made of bristle, long handler 12-inch size, $1.65. 14-inch size, $1.95. per per hose, guar- Long handle radiator brush, 35c. CUD Tampico scrub brush, 15c. Sink brush, 4c. Toilet brushes, long handle, 60c. xarge size tri angle shape ce dar oil mops, with handle, oiled ready for use, special, 69c. Black chemically treated, triangle mop, absorbs the dust, with handle, 34c. Big Wonder cedar oil polish, 6 oz. bottle, 9c. String mops, special, 25c. Triangle shape wall mop, with handle, 39c. stretchers, made of basswood, adjustable to different sizes, mov able pins, full size, $2.19. m Ironing boards, automatic iron ing boards stand reinforced with steel braces, stands firm and rigid, $2.19. 6-foot step ladders, made of Norway pine, with brace, $1.95. Step stools, hard wood, heavily var nished, very handy around the house. Special, $1.00. Clothes lines props, 8-foot Galvanized Iron size, special, Wash Tubs, ex- 19c. s tra heavy, sta tionary wood handles, has wringer attach ments. No. 2 ,size, $1.95. Willow C 1 o t hes Baskets, rattan handles, medium size, well made, $1.69. Galvanized Iron Water Pails, 10-qt. -ize, 35c. Wood Coat Hang ers, 3 for 10c. Wire screen, for m doors or windows, 3c square foot. Glass Wash Boards, special, 50c. , Gas Plate, 2 burners, nickel plated. . Spe cial, $4.50. Patton's Sunproof Paints, gallon can, $3.50. Velumina Flat Wall Paints, good selec tion of colors, $2.50 Patton's Floor Paint, qt. can, 70c Sapolin Screen Enamel, 29c. Johnson's floor wax, pint can, 42c. EMDCEK V id Pitcairh sole proof var nish for floors and woqdwork and furni ture, good line of col ors, quart, ',$1.20 Empire varnish, for all kinds of woodwork, quart can, 70c. Varnish brush, black bristle, 2-in. size, 35c. Pitcairn'g water proof spar, for interior or exterior use, pint can, 80c. Odds and ends of Japalac, per can, 5c Sapolin -white enamel, . pint can, 59c. , Sapolin' floor finish, quart can, 90c. Warren Hoes v Steel blade, best cultivating hoe made, 95c. Garden Hoes Riveted steel blade, assorted sizes, 32c. . Wheel Barrows, patent stave tray, well bolted and braced. Special $3.19' Galvanized Iron Garbage Can with cover. 20 gallon size, $2.95. w Spading Forks 4-tine bronze finish. Best quality, $1.45 Poultry Netting 2-inch mesh, 1 to 6 feet high, in rolls of 150 running feet Square foot, lc. .'24 tooth lawn rake, 59c. - Cultivators with five adjustable blades, made of spring steel, oil tempered, 98c. : ., Burgns-Nash Co. Dowa Stair Stor V fl t:-