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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 22, 1918)
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: ' SEPTEMBER 22, 1918. ' V 7 X ' Briej City News ; Ughtlnjt Fixtures Burgees-Granden ' He Root Print It New Beacon Patricia Club Meets The Patricia club o( Sacrd Heart will hold Its ' weekly Red Cross meeting Monday t, light In Lyceum hall, Twenty-sec- Dnd and Locust streets. Four Get Divorcee Four divorce ' decree were granted in district court Friday. They were: Clara San- - tiers from Charlea W., on grounds of T cruelty; . Kitty Branch from Harry, i nenaupport; Lorraine Taylor from 1 ohn, desertion,' and ' Lovel Plerson t from Hetty, cruelty. I Send Oat Publicity The Chamber - - tt Commerce publicity bureau has sent a complete story of, the Omaha ' Pershing's birthday celebration to ; the leading newspapers of the United States. Another story will be mailed I next week about the razing of a 200 foot chimney at the Union Pacific t shops. '4 Names Confusing Aleck Britton, , recently bound over to the district - court in police court, is not Alex Britton, 2209 South Twenty-first street, and does not live at that ad l dress. The address given by him -to the police was not his own and has caused , considerable Inconven- lence to Alex Britton. . : Home on Furlough Lt. George Boland, son of Pete Boland, arrived rin Omaha Saturday morning to pass i 10-day leave of absence with his parents here. Lieutenant Boland .was recently commissioned an officer ""!n the field artillery at Fort Sheri , dan. 111., and has been assigned to 'Camp Zachary Taylor, Louisville, "Ky. Reception to Captain Adams A ..' reception will be tendered next Wed nesday evening by the Chamber of .Commerce to Captain C. E. Adams, recently elected :ommander-ln-chlef of the Grand Army of the Republic .u win De 1 tne Chamber of Com- merce rooms. The mayor, city com missioners, Grand Army members tnd the general public will be in cited. Z Aaka $5,000 Damages A damage Wit for $S,000 was filed in district ;,court Saturday by Herbert Hopson -against Courtney & Co. Hopson al leges that while riding a motorcycle on March 5 an auto truck belonging "to Courtney & Co.' collided with the "motorcycle., the collision throwing htm to the ground. He alleges he was permanently injured in the ac , . tident Chamber of Commerce Starts Drive for 100 1 Needed New Members l' Arrive for 100 new members for the. Chamber of Commerce will start Tuesday morning. Nearly 100 meoi ;kers of the chamber have entered 7 the nation's war forces.' Men are I needed to take their places and help ;bear the expense and do the work of the chamber in connection with f the war. . ' An effort will be made also to get more active co-operation rom the present members, many of whom "are remaining on the outside. . tak ing no. part in the organization's " work and sharing no part in the ex penses1 The chamber has much important ;war activity on hand and it is em--phasized that members should help this. This work includes the in-: dustrial survey of this state for the Assistance of the quartermaster's de partment and the war industries i board and to secure all possible war contracts for the factories of the 'state. It also includes the govern--ment's Jabor supply program for cs JsentiaHndustries. f It is believed there are hundreds of Omahans who would join the chamber at once if theheed is prop erly presented to them. Each pres ent member is asked to try'to get a new member. . . Social Workers to Meet and Discuss Legislation j Abolition of capital punishment, compulsory publicity by physicians of names of patients afflicted with socia diseases, custodial farms for 'men and for wotnen, these are some jof the subjects to be discussed at a 'State-wide metting of social workers "to be held at the.Lindell hotel in Lincoln next Thursday morning at 11 o'clock.'' The meeting fs called by the Rev. tj. A. .Leavitt,. state superintendent of the Society , for the Friendless, who is asking al who are interested "in social work to be present. A line 'up of desired legislation will be 'made and plans laid toet.such legislation placed on the statutes by the next legislature. ' V ocil workers from Kansas City, including Du. James Parsons, will be present. "We -expect A. W. Miller . of- the .Omaha juvenile court, a rep resentative of the Board of Public Welfare, and other Omaha people .j Jba present," said Rev. Mr. Leavitt, '"and to let us know what legislation logr the lines of social work they Consider necessary." i Woman and Man Are Taken : "V to St. Joseph for Trials . 'C..-- anil If r Vplli Glivill " ouna m. j -were arrested and taken to M. Jo , seph Saturday, where .charges of grand larceny -and adultery have been jiled against them. They were Arrested oh 1 complaint of Mrs. Guying husband, ' ' He alleges tWl his wite and Perc ; several months. ago stole $o00 from hira in St. Joseph and moved to ;Omaha. where they secured employ- -fment-4n a packing house. He says .his wife returned upon his promise to dismiss larceny charges - filed against the two. Later he alleges she stole $250 and returned to Perc iin Omaha and that they resided at JThirty-second and S streets. : Two Women Are Arrested !; Charged with Shoplifting Mrs. Alice Brown and Katherine . Bouce, who gave, their, addresses as 'Sioux City, la., were arrested in the Brandeis Stores shortly after noon f yesterday b; Store Detective Finn and charged with shoplifting. Officer ,'Finn said they had about $30 worth 'of goods concealed abont their per son when they were apprehended. JEFFERIS ; FOR CONGRESS . B Sr Tkt Y Arc Registered So Ye Can Vote November 5. Sunday. September 22, 1918- fa "EVERYBODY STORE - STORE hEVfS FOR MONDAY 31 . rrT-. Tt www U"aU m r 0 -Phone DoucUl 2100 Burgess-Nash Extends a Hearty of Ak-Sar-Ben, Offering Every Welcome Privileg to the Visitors to the Gteat Fall Festival e and Convenience of this Big Service Store Economy IsDften A Simple Matter of Information This season when economy is an issue which enters the lives of all of us, it is most fitting, we believe, to call the attention of our patrons to the printed word of this store. It is sent broadcast to inform the public correctly of the worth while economy-opportunities at this great service store as they develop from day to day. Earnest, capable, trustworthy men and women are busily en gaged in providing these oc casions in assembling for them only such merchandise as will measure up to the quality stan dard of this store. It will pay to keep constantly informed of the buying oppor tunities this store has to offer. There's Not a Scarcity of Bright Colored Yarns at Burgess-Nash WHILE it is the duty of everyone to knit for the soldiers and sailors and relief organizations as much as possible, we have a goodly quantity of bright colored yarns desirable for personal use which have been dyed and are of no use to the government. We feature Fleisher's yarn for knitting in the desirable colors and weigK " ''iding: ' Spanish Worsted Yarns Four-fold, for jackets, capes, turbans, skirts and gloves. Shetland Floss Two-fold, suitable for sacques, kimonos, shawls, scarfs, fancy capes and sweaters. Germantown Zephyr Four-fold, for jackets, capes, sweaters, afghans, couch cov ers, Indian blankets, leggings, slippers and petticoats. Germantown Zephyr Eight-fold, suitable for extra heavy sweaters, afghans, bed socks and slippers. Silk Flake Yarn Three-fold, may be used af fectively in shawls, scarfs, slip pers, afghans or babies' wear. Knitting Worsted Four-fold, for sweaters, jack ets, vests, skirts and socks. i Saxony Yarns Three-fold, for sweaters, capes, children's garments, stockings and gloves. Burgeit-Na.h Co? Third Floor Have You a Soldier Boy in France? Then, will you call on Burgess Nash often and freely to assist you in keeping in touch with him. Burgess-Nash Paris-to-the-Front Service is yours to make use of and without charge. Through our splendid organization "Over There" you can send gifts to "Your Boy." Orders pl-eed with us are sent to the Paris office who fills them in the, great Paris stbres and sees that they are sent to the one you want to re ceive them. Overseas Service booth, Main Floor. BURGESS-NASH CO. A Big Special Counter of High Grade Silks for Monday INCLUDING weaves that are most desirable for dresses and skirts, in the newest styles and color ings. ! 40-inch satin charmeuse In light and dark shades 36-inch chaffon taffeta in every possible shade. 40-inch silk poplin in pretty dark shades. 36-inch fancy stripe in taffeta and satin. 36-inch plaid silk of unusual colorings. 40-inch crepe de chine, all shades, light and dark. 36-inch black satin, raven black, for one piece dress. 40-inch black chiffon taffeta for dresses and skirts. $J.95 Yard. Extra wide. Chiffon Velvet, $335 to $625 Beautiful chiffon velvet suitable for dresses and suits. In pretty shades of navy, brown, tan, Belgium blue, Myrtle green, wine and plum, 36 to 40 inches wide. Priced for Monday, from $3.95 to $6.25. Variety, Distinctiveness and Youthfulness The Keynote of Burgess-Nash Ready -to-Wear at $25 WHETHER for street, for afternoon, or the manifold requirements of the business woman, these models are marked by a smartness that is characteristic of Burgess-Nash specially selected ready-to-wear. In anticipation-of the demand which will be accorded our assort ments, we have provided extensively, and now awaiting you are suits, coats and dresses of the most favored materials and colorings. Many Elegancies and Graceful Touches in Women 's Winter Suits-Specially Designed at $25 MANY of these styles are entirely original and exclusively reserved for our own patrons. They have been designed in accordance with our own ideas, of fabrics selected by us and obtained at such ad vantage that they can be offered at a price usually found in more or dinary modes. ' They're made of such splendid materials as wool pop lins, serges and Burella cloth. Mostly simple in effect, while some have collars and cuffs trimmed with wool plush. The colors are navy, burgundy, brown, taupe and green, also black. We're certain you'll find just the suit in the fabric and coloring you have been looking for, and at a price mtfch less than vou had in- lenaea 10 pay. You'll Find Style and Qual ity in These Winter Coats at Burf ea Nash Co. Second Floor - Dress Satins and Chiffon Taffeta, $1.69 Dress satins and chiffon taffeta in a full line of plain shades for dresses and skirts; on sale Monday, at $1.69 a yard. Dress Satins at $2 JO, $2S5 and $3.50 Dress satins in an exceptionally large showing, consisting of every possible shade, such as: Navy, brown, tan, old rose, gray, taupe, plum, burgundy, green, wistaria, oversea blue and other smart colors; 36 and 40 inches; $2.50, $2.95 and $3.50 a yard. Burgwii-NMh Co. Main Floor $25 THE factor of quality should hold an impor tant place in your coat purchase this year because woolens have increased in price and will become harder to procure for any but gov ernment use. We've had the durability of fabrics very much in mind ir. the gathering of our stock of winter coats. Our aim "is to sell you the full measure of servide in wear, with every coat that passes out of this store. The materials are light weight kersey, ve lour mixtures, oxfords and plush. Mtfstly plain tailored without any trimming whatever, giving the slender appearance to the figure; others have touches of wool plush, col lars and cuffs. , Bursts (-Nub. Co. Second Floor. A Smart Absence of Trimming Marks These Serge Dresses at $25 T HEY are faithful to the edicts of the new modes, which declares for slim, svelte lines, whose charm. grace is he frock's greatest The dresses, which are desirable for street, school, business and travel wear, embrace the very smartest fea tures of the season. " . y. It: They're made of a superior quality of blue French serge, splendidly, tailored and finished fully measuring up to the Burgess-Nash standard in every respect. You cannot afford to overlook this unusual buying opportunity. ; Bur(Mt-Nab Co. Second Floor. Monday on the "Special" Squares, Main Floor Square No. 1 Wool Remnants Wool dress goods, IVt to 5 yards, skirt and dress lengths. Very specially priced for Monday. Burg et-Nah Co. Main Floor Square No. 2 Kid Gloves, $U0 Fine French gloves, kid and suede, also street gloves of domestic make, black, white and colors, at about half price. BurgtM-Nab Co. Main Floor SQUARE NO. 3 Lingerie Blouses $1.50 Including several new mod els that will receive their first showing Monday. White voile or organdie. Very latest style ideas at $1.50. Burgest-Nash Co. Main J'loor. Square No. 4 Fancy Silk, $1.00 Suitable for dresses, skirts, trimmings and linings, either plain or fancy. Messalines, foulards, poplins, etc., 24 to 36 inches wide, at $1.00 a yd. Burf eas-Nath Co. Main Floor Books You'll Want to Read THE latest fiction, as well as books on the war, that will prove most interesting reading these long evenings. "A Daughter of the Land," by Gene Stratton Porter. 'The Golden Bough," by George Gibbs. "A Traveler in War Times," by Winston Churchill. "Greatheart," by Ethel M. Dell. "Holding the Line," by Serg. Harold. Baldwin. "In the Fourth Year," by H. G. Wells. "Minstrel in France," by Harrr Lauder. "Cheerful by Request," Edna Ferber. . BurfOii-Naah Co. (Third 'Floor) 25c First Payment Well Deliver the "Standard" Rotary Sewing Machine 25 to your home Join the Club Now Don't Wait Come, takcyour choice of any style or type on "New Era" terms, and prices rang ing from $40.50 to $65.00. "It is the surest, safest and most profitable saving agreement for securing a good machine. Only a Limited Number of "Standard!' Sewing Machines For This Sale The Way You Pay .25 . 1st Wetk Commencing with first payment of the .30 25c. which tecum the delivery u "yfeeV at one of the Best Sew- "4Q inf Machine made if you 4th Wetk AHf nrrlr in time. .45 fu ' J. &th Week mcMvmV n follow! SOr .50 the second week; 35c the !h wTk third week increasing j5' each week (according to .60 ' .70 1 Oth week .75 11th Week .80 ltth WeeV .85 18th Week .90 14th Week .9S 15th week table) until all payments thjweek are made in full then the machine is yours for life. BnriMNMli Ca. Fourth Floor $1.00 16th Week $1.05" j 17th Week $1.10 Wth Week I $1.15 I $1.60 ' .th Weekljgth Week I $1.20 $1.65 20th Week 29lh Week I $1.25 $1.70 2 lat Week SOth Week $1.30 $1.75 22(1 Week iltat Week l' $1.35 $1.80 23d Week 82d Week $1.40 $1.85 24th Week JSdWeek $1.45 $1.90 25th Week 34th Week $1.50 $1.95 24th Week 15th Week $1.55 2.00 27th Week SOth Week New French Kid Gloves LDirect from Overseas in the Most D o able Shades " ALL our French kid gloves are made of superior quality kidskin, perfect in fit and work manship. We are showing a most pleas ing assortment of new colorings and exquisite embroidery combi lations that are exclusively Bur-jess-Nash designs. Our expert fitters are at your service. Burgesa.Nash Co. Main Floor Women's New Boots, Spat Pumps and Oxfords "The early fall models are ready." WV have never shown so many beautiful, splendid fitting styles. Just a few of the many ne"w ones. Women's Boots, $10 Battleship Gray Kid. Silver Gray Kid. Fieldmouse Kid. " All with English whipcord cravenetted top, welt soles, covered Louis heels, at $10.00. Women's Boots, $650 to $10.00 Fine black kidskin, with thi new walking and leather Louis heels, perforated tip and vamp, at $6.50, $7,60 and $0.00 pair. Spat Pumps and Oxfords - ' In dark tan Russia' calf, patent colt, white ooze and kidskin, and a splendid assortment of spats in all the new shdes. ' " ' Burf eta Naih Co. Second Floor Dropped Patterns and Discontinued Lines of Rugs Very Specially Priced for Monday WE want to clean our stock of all these "dds" and although the rugs are first quality in every respect, we are willing to accept a sacrifice in order to acomplish the de sired result. Here's an idea : , ' QUANTITY SIZE j , KIND - 1 SALE PRICE 5 .-.24x48 ....TjMohair rugs, plain colorings j $4.95 5 27x54 Mohair rugs, plain colorings .j $6.95 1 30x60 Mohair rugs, ftlain colorings " $8.95 11 24x36 Hartfprd-Saxony, Oriental pattterns. . . $4.00 6 36x63 . j Hartford-Saxony. Oriental patterns ... j $9.75 12 36x72 Chenille, plain with band borders, j $13.50 2 9x12 Smyrna rugs, allover patterns $34.75 2 8-3x10-9 . . .Velvet. allover patterns j $32.75 1 9-9x10 Axminster stock rugs ...... 1 $33.75 " 3 1 10-6x12 . . . I Royal-Wilton rugs . . .J $75.00 1 10-6x13-6 . .Extra Quality Axminster rug $49.00 1 111-3x12 ... iExtra Quality Brussels rug j $30.50 j 1 8-3x10-6 . . . Wool Fiber rug $11.00 1 6-0x9-0 .... Wool Fiber rug $7.00 1 110-6x13-6 ..Royal-Wilton rugs, two' tone green $97.50 2 19x12 Royal-Wilton rugs, two tone green. . . . $67.50 1 18-3x10-6 . . . Royal-Wilton rugs, two tone green $62.50 Vacuum Cleaners, $3M Oval vacuum cleaners with brush ; price for nowadays selling, only $3.95 each. Bath Rugs xi Price Chenille and cotton bath rugsgrays, black and grays, blue and gray mixtures; slightly soiled; nowadays only 12 price. . Fine French Serge at $1.19 42 inches wide in the most wanted dark shades, desirable for dresses, at $1.19 yard. French Serge, $1J95 42-inch all wool, full line of fall shades. On sale Monday at about present mill cost. Plenty of navy blue at $1.C5 a yard. Tricotine at $3J95 54-in all wool .Poiret twill for suits, in just the new and wanted Fall shades, Monday $3.95 a yard. 42-inch wool plaid skirting , in new and smart color combinations, $1.50 a yard. Wool Jersey, $4 JO Soft all wool jersey, very desir able for dresses in pretty dark shades, 54 inches wide, at $4.50 yd. Burfaaa-Naab. Co. Mala Floor We Are Featuring Perfection Oil Heaters for Monday at $5.45' ' WE have a limited quantity don't know how long they will last, and can't tell when we will tret mm or wW th 11 V . o . . price win De ao 11 you want to save coa! ouu nccp warm ims winter, oeuer ge juuia aiuuuojf. omoiceess ana oaories? Can be carried from room to room, Mon day, $5.45. Buck 's Stoves for Any Kind of Fuel Including: Buck's Oak Stoves for soft coal. . Buck's Box Stoves for wood only. ' Prices, $10.95 to $50.00. 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