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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 31, 1918)
.THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 31. 1918. 9 NEBRASKA GIRLS RANK HIGH WITH UNITSJFNURSES Robert Cowell Brings Word of Hospital Girls from Corn husker State Who Have Sailed Overseas. "You should be proud of your Ne braska girls. They compose the best unit we have had." These words of commendation were uttered by the captain who had charge of the daily drills of the nurse unit,s destined for overseas work, in the armory af Twenty-fourth and Madison streets, New York, to Rob ert Cowell of Omaha, who dropped in one day before the departure of the unit to see the daily drill. The Nebraska women, 125 strong were put through marching evolu tions and other drills every day by regirlar army officers. They attained a wonderful proficiency and marched with the confidence and precision of veterans. The nurses were given orders to hold themselves in readiness to go abroad before they went aboard the transports and their baggage was loaded on vessels destined for France ten days before their departure. Inspiring Sight. "It was an inspiring sight to see these women at their drill," said Mr. Cowell. "All of them seemed in spired with the nobility of their serv ice and with a sense of the new and large responsibilities they had taken upon themselves. "The soldiers I saw in New York, ind there were thousands of them, reflected the crusader spirit. Each one seemed to feel that he was the embodiment and personification of the high ideals and honor of his country and it was his duty, by his personal demeanor and conduct, to keep it in violate." Mr. Cowell was called upon by the Nebraska girls to make them an ad dress in the drill hall before their departure and he' responded in a most ;loquent manner. He and Mrs. Cowell took leave of their daughter, Miss Mona, on one of the busiest cor-., ners of thronged Broadway, just a short time before she .boarded her ressel for her trip to France. Nineteen Violators of Traffic Laws are Called Before Police Judge Nineteen violators of the traffic or dinances faced the judge in police court Friday. The violators and of fenses with which they were charged are: Parking Ordinance L. A. Osborne, 1522 South Thirty-second avenue; J. L. Weach, Seventeenth and Farnam Streets; Walter Dodd, 4419 North Twenty-first street; Morris Milder, 523 Park avenue; John C. Barrett, 1316 Harrison street; Northwest Roof ing company, 1130 South Thirty-first street; Calvin" Zeigler, 4301 Leaven worth street; Grant A. Benson, 4313 Dodge street; VV. A. Martis, 3036 Huntington street. Passing Street Car Unloading Pas sengersJoe Novecky, A. Landquest, Twenty-fifth avenue; A. Landquest, 418 North Nineteenth street; Dave Margot, 627 South Twenty-seventh street. Speeding Fred Carlson, 2839 Douglas street; A. Longstaff, 6602 Emmet street; W. S. Mallett, 615 South Fifty-first avenue; Frank Pol lack. 2906 Charles street; John Kel ker, 1114 Harney street. Obstructing Fire Hydrants Charles A. Reed, 403 South Sixteenth street. Operating an Auto Under 16 Years of Age J. A. Anderson, Twenty seventh and Reese streets. Alleged Bootlegger Gives Police Battle When Caught A fast and furious battle between an alleged bootlegger and an officer was staged Friday morning when De tective WJialen arrested Billie Burke, well known police character, who runs a soft drink parlor at Sixteenth and Webster streets. According to Detective Whalen, Burke had a suspicious looking pack age under his arm, and when asked to explain its contents, threw the package into the street. Broken glass and a strong odor of whisky betrayed what the package had contained. A scuffle ensued, during which Burke is said to have pulled another bottle from his pocket and struck Whalen on the head, cutting a gash that required the services of a police surgeon. He was charged with illegal possession of liquor and assault and battery. American Danes Organize to Aid in War Campaigns A local branch of "The Jacob A. Riis League of Patriotic Service" was organized by American citizens of Danish descent, representing 11 dif ferent Omaha organizations, at Odd Fellows hall, Twenty-fifth and Leav enworth, streets Wednesday night This league is a national organiza tion formed at the suggestion of the government to aid it in its work among Americans of Danish descent in support of the war. The first task of the local committee will be in so liciting 'for the fourth Liberty loan. The officers of the local committee are E. V. Clausen, president; Chris Boyer, treasurer, and O. C. Olsen, secretary. Harbine People Demand Plymouth Talk English Lincoln, Aug. 29. Citizens of Har bine, Neb., yesterday rode by automo bile t '' Plymouth, a neighboring town and placarded the place with notices demanding that the use of the Ger man language in Plymouth be stopped, according to a report re ceived here today from Dewitt. Neb. W. H. McCord Critically III, Still Has Fighting Chance W. H. McCord was reported yes terday to be in a critical condition, although attending physicians still ex press hope tor his recovery, accord ing to John S. Brady of the McCord Brady Co. j Burgess-Mash Gjnnny EYERYBODYS STORE' Friday, Aug. 30.- STORE NEWS FOR SATURDAY -Phone Douglas 2100 BRING THE BOYS AND GIRLS HERE SATURDA Y AND FIT THEM OUT FOR SCHOOL-NEXT TUESDAY Saturday Will Be the Last Day of the August SALE OF FURS 25 to 35 3elow September Prices THE time for you to buy these beautiful furs at such great savings is growing shorter. After September 1 every gar ment will be sold at the regular prices. If you contemplate the purchase of a fur garment, we urge you to select it now while these prices are offered. Every fur piece in our store is included in this sale. ON THE SQUARE At the Elevator w Select your fur piece today, make a small deposit, and we will store it for you without charge until you desire it. Our fur stock is wonderfully complete even now when the greatest fur sale of our history is drawing to a close. This is made possible by the almost daily arrival of new garments which, despite the sharp advance in prices, we are offering at the same savings as the garments we already had in stock. Make your selection today. Burgeia-Nash Co. Second Floor. i n omen s rure SILK HOSE $1.35 Pure thread silk, full fash ioned, full regular made, double garter tops, in black, white and colors, some sl;ghtly imperfect but hardlv notice able and will not hurt the wearing qualities. Burgeu-Nath Co. Main Floor. Women 's NewFall Shoes Early Fall Styles Just Fresh From the Maker. Prices $5.00 to $15.00 THE trend :f fashions for fall is clearly portrayed in the collec tions in readiness here now, including styles to meet every need of dress or business wear. Dainty boots for dress occasions, sturdy shoes tor general service and in all, a dis tinctiveness of line, color and workmanship that will instantly appeal to your liking for smart footwear. We cordially invite your inspection of these new modes, which we believe will be accorded greatest favor. Burgeas-Nah Co. Second Floor. School Supplies At Little Prices For Saturday. Composition books, each, 2 He. Pencil tablets, each, Sc. History note book covers, each, ISc. Penholders, each, lc Rulers, each, 5c and 10c. Loose leaf note books, each 8c. Wax lunch paper, package, Sc. Lead pencils with erasers, doz en, ISc. Water color paints, 8 colors in metal box, 19c. Pen and pencil sets, 5c to 69e. School compass and dividers, each, 35c. Crayolas, assorted colors, box, 10c. Fountain Pen ink bottle, 9c. School bags, each, 50c. Fountain pen, each, $1.50. Burgeea-Naeh Co. Main Floor. w omen's Fine UNION SUITS $1.00 Fine quality cotton, lisle or mercerized, made knee length, low neck and sleeveless, some with cuff, knee or loose knee, odd lots and shea. Very spe cial. Burgeae-Naih Co. Main FloorJ For Saturday a Most Opportune Sale of Smartly Trimmed Hats The Showroom Samples of Several of the Leading Eastern Milliners At $5.00 and $7.50 AN opportune offering indeed. Right at the beginning of the season we offer you these smartly trimmed new fall hats at a price decidedly lower than usual. The hats are in a great variety of styles and shapes, no two alike, rr.ade of very fine velvet combined with hatter s plush. Eithei Email or medium sizes, a shape to suit every fancy. An offering of unusual importance to the woman who wants a new fall hat. Burgess-Naah Co. Second Floor. I'M New arrivals just out of the tissue paper The most approved and exclusive styles for Fall in omen's Suits W TNDIVIDUALITY is the key J. note the assemblage em braces everything that is most correct to the minutest detail. It is a display of the newest ideas for Fall and Winter of which we are justly proud and we believe you will appreciate it most thoroughly. The Tailored Suits $25.00 Handsomer than ever and more varied. The "style" of the suits cen ters largely in the coat, for the rea son that the suit jackets vary in length. The coats of the suits are designed , :o suit all figures and are frequently ut in uneven lengths, shorter in front than in the back, or longer in the front and shorter on the sides. The most favored materials have besn employed in the making and the newest shades, as well as black, are represented. Burgt-e-Nash Co. Socond Floor. D RUGS AND Toilet Goods Pebeco tooth paste, 39c. Euthynol tooth paste. 22c Colgate's tooth paste, 10c & 25c. Senreco toth paste, 19c. Daggett & Ramsdell's cream, 28 c. Milkweed cream, 42c. Pompeiian night cream, 29c. Pond's cold cream, 42e. Hind's honey and almond, 39c. Jergen's Benzoin and mond cream, 25c . al- Stillman's Freckle cream, 39c. Sempre fciovini, 49c. Mavis talcum, 25c. Jardin de Rose face powder, 39c. Nonspi, 39c- Spiro, 22c. Wright silver cream, 39e. Nuxated Iron, 79c. Lavoris, 22c. Milk of Magnesia, 22c. Listerine, 8Sc. Mulsified cocoanut oil, 50c. Glyco Thymoline, 49c. 1-lb. hospital cotton, 59c. Lavoris, 8Cc. FREE Two cakes of Palm- olive soap with a bottle shampoo for 43c. 5 Coor's Malted Milk, 45e, 90c and $3.25. Burga-Nash Co. Main Floor. Boys Will Lihe These School Suits We Feature For Saturday at $8. 95 At this price we feature a remarkable value in boys' suits with one or two pair of pants. The materials are fancy mixtures, also military and Norfolk styles for ages 6 to 17 years. They are some late specials, having arrived in time for Satur day's selling, but not too late for parents to take advantage of and at the same time practice economy. Other Suits for boys at $7.95 to $25.00. Boys' School Pants, $U0 to $1.00 Splendidly made of blue serge, fancy mixture and corduroy, for ajres 6 to 18 years, $1.50 to $4.00. Boys' Shirts, 98c to $2.00 Made with collars in plain blue chambray, black satin and fancy striped washable materials; sizes 12 to 14 1-2, at 98c to $2.00. Boys' neckwear at 39c and 50c. Burgeaa-Naah Co. Fourth Floor 41 vv & oepIt. Slip Into One of These New FALL SUITS 2n At $ FABRICS, workmanship and finish contribute ' that excellence that follows conrl iiinVmpnlV in selection. First thought is always the maker. for good clothing cannot rise higher than its source. Next we choose the fabrics and patterns that our knowledge of your taste indicates, and in abundant variety for selections. Every garment is made according to our own rigid specifications, strictly hand tailored through out in keeping with the Burgess-Nash Standard of Quality Wh' means the very best value possible at the price. The ran-,.' of selection is so large that you will have no trouble in choosing a suit that will please and satisfy you. The materials include cassimeres, cheviots, homespuns, Scotch tweeds and worsteds in plain colors, fancies, browns, grays, mixtures, etc. ' The values are extreme at $22.75. Burgeis-Nash Co. Fourth Floor AW. fl f rOUR New Fall Hat Is Here Just the style, shape and shade that is best suited to you and at a price that is certain to please. We feature such well known makes as the ' "Horsalino." "Stetson." "Ward's English Hals." The new shades include pearl gray, dark gray, olive green, varous shades of brown. The price range is $3.50 to $15.00. Burgeea-Naeh Co. Main Floor. A Sale of Men's Union Suits For Early Fall Wear At $1.39 SATURDAY we place on sale a large assortment of men's knitted union suits taken from our regular stock. This assortment comprises lightweight lisles, medium weight cotton and light weight wool union suits. All styles are here in long or short sleeves, white or ecru colors. Sizes range from 36 to 46. A big selection for you to choose from, each garment of standard make and' all are first quality. These garments are extreme values and represent splendid savings at $1.39. Men's Fine Natural Wool Hose, At 75c and $1.15 Per Pair Army men ere interested in these fine natural wool hose. They come in light, medium and heavy weight qualities, and are especially des'iable. Sb.es are 10 to 11 1-2. Men's Silk Hose, 35c; 3 for $1.00 Men's pure thread silk hose, fiber silk and silk lisle hose in black only. Extra special for Saturday, 35c, or 3 pair, $1.00. BurgMt-Nash Co. Main Floor. Opening the Season in the Down Stairs Store With a Great Selection of Men's and YoungMen's Suits At $17.50 NEW fall styles in such materials as cassimeres, worsteds and homespuns, in grays, browns and a va riety of new shades for fall and winter. Sizes 34 to 44. Special values at $17.50. Men's and Young Men's Trousers $2.50 to $3.95 Neat striped worsteds in grays, browns and a variety of neat patterns. Sizes 28 to 44 waist. Special at $2J)5 Men's Palm Beach flannel and outing trousers for Saturday only (no alterations and no exchanges), at $2.95. Men's khaki pants, limited quantity for $1.49. Men's union made hats, new fall styles, at $2.50. Burgeaa-Naih Co. Down Stalra Store untrc.mi-g " MB 1 -S