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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 4, 1918)
1 THE OMAHA BEE A. WOMEN'S Neckwear m extensive, well chosen Christmas assortments, offer de lightful gift selections now Main Floor. RIBBONS for every Christmas use, for every decorative purpose and in every quality, are ready in immense assortments. SETS THE PACE J FOR CROWING OMAHA n We have the most efficient glove service In the city because we are prepared to supply you from a complete stock of the newest and best gloves, and to guarantee' your glpves fitted by courteous and expert saleswomen. This is the only store in the city where you can buy the celebrated "Perrin's" read kid glove. Main Floor. J In the Hosiery Section here, nothing but the best is ever offered large selections from which to choose Main Floor. Misses' Hose, 1.25 to 2.25 Pure Dye Thread Silk Hose, in pink, sky, black, white; fine ribbed; sizes 6V to 9 14. Infants' Hose, 85c to 1.25 Thread Silk Hose in the wanted colors; sizes 4 to 6. Fine ribbed and quality. Girls' Hose, at 50c Pair Girls' Silk Lisle Hose, tan, black and white, all good dye and fine quality. All sizes. Boys' Hose, at 39c to 65c Pair Boys' Hose in extra quality and fast dye. Splen did wearing qualities. All sizes (J to 11 '. 18 More Shopping Days Till Christmas N WE are in perfect readiness as ynever before in spite of mer chandising difficulties, which means that every section of the store is on the alert. THE Christmas merchandise is here, useful gift merchandise in great variety and the desire to help is here (the active expression so important) and the Xmas spirit is is here. matter in which section of the store you may be, you will always see Xmas gift suggestions innumerable, of every kind and for every purpose. New Silken Undergarments Are Particularly for Gift Choosing If you are a scientific shop per economical of your time and energy as well as of your expenditures this lingerie section is certain to appeal to you. Here conveniently assembled for quick and satisfactory choice are the loveliest of new silken undergarments, and all offering Such Exceedingly Good Values as Crepe de Chine Envelope Chemises, 3.98 to 8.98 Tub Satin Bloomers, 2.98 to 5.98 and Camisoles, 1.25 to 3.98 There are several styles in the envelope chemises. They have round or square necks and are trimmed with dainty laces. The bloomers are in several different styles, as are the bodices, which match them. Tiny ribbon roses, tucked Georgette crepe and laces are used as trimming. THIRD FLOOR Madam Lyra Corset Is a Corset with style, comfort and appearance and excellent wearing qualities and will be appreciated, indeed, as a gift by any woman. Madam Lyra Corsets are to be had in styles for every type of figure. They combine style and cdm fort and when fitted by one of our trained corsetieres, they are guaranteed to give excellent service. Prices Range 3.50 to $20 Also, Christmas gift buy ing can be made with the as surance that in case of im proper selection the corset may be brought here and fit ted the week after Xmas. THIRD FLOOR A Useful Christmas Gifts for For Little Toddlers From 2 to 6 that will please their little hearts, for kiddies like pretty things as well as big sister and brother, so Why not make them happy and comfy with a dear little all wool sweater, in one of the real baby shades, at 3.98 Or, one of those adorable quilted robes of silk, that look as though made for fairies, priced, at 5.98 Then there are bon nets that make the wee baby face look like a little flower, in either wool or silk, from 75c to 10.00 And there are more practical g a r m e nts that are just as attrac tive for gifts, such as the warm, cozy bath- robe in light or dark colors, from 1.19 to 3.98 Gingham dresses at 1.25 to 3.98, or rompers of chambray and gingham from 85c to 2.98 And the quaint little bungalow aprons, just like mother's, at 1.50 Little Treasures in the Art Dept Lasting Gifts, Charming to Make. Chosen here at random, really serviceable, purposeful gifts are these which carry the added charm of personal thought. Hand Painted Sewing Bas kets of Oriental designs make beautiful and useful Xmas presents. Priced Each 2.25 to 6.00 Round Pillows, Brocade Silk, colors light blue, old rose and Copenhagen blue. Priced, each 5.00 Silk Knitting and Shop ping Bags are elaborately decorated andreasonably priced. Each, 2.95 to 15.00 Third Floor. Desk Sets, old blue and old rose brocade desk sets, six pieces, all bound with gold braid. Exquisite and priced Per set, 12.00 Desk Sets, brocade and sil ver desk sets, five pieces, old blue and old rose col ors, silved bound. Priced Per set, 15.00 Lamp Stands for floor or table lamps, in the various styles, priced at 6.50 to 22.50 Lamp Shades, fancy and plain colored silks, priced at 12.50 to 40.00 Linen Articles are Gifts Whose Services Last Long After Christmas There is something so fine about an article of really good Linen that it is eminently suitable as a gift. Exquisite Embroid ered Scarfs, 1.00 . These scarfs are made of a nice quality embroidered cloth, scalloped ends, em broidered corners, in pretty colorings of pink, blue or yellow. Choice of three good sizes. Three-Piece Towel Sets, 1.49 These sets consist of two towels and one face cloth to match, fancy embroid ered edges in colorings of blue, pink, heliotrope, yel low. Neatly boxed. Fine Quality Damask, Yard, 89c Full bleached table damask, the mercerized kind, in very elaborate patterns, 64 inches wide and heavy qual ity. 1.25 value. The Fragrance of Perfumes Dainty Odors That Bring Thoughts of Weird, Far-off Lnds Our stock of Oriental and Domeitio Perfumes it the most complete In the city. Below we mention a few of the most populari Cotys, the famous French perfumer, whose masterpieces, L'Origon and L'Or bring to us reminders of the far off Orient. Houbigaut, who created Ideal, has won fame for himself all over the world; his Quelqe Fleur and Couer de Jeanette, which has become among people of taste and refinement. A perfume without equal. Rosine, another one of the famous French perfumers, whose celebrated NUIT de Chine is one of the favorites of exclusive Fifth Avenue specialty shops of New Yorlf. Then comes Kerhof f, whose famous Djer Kiss odor b known the world over. We have only mentioned a few of the most famous French Masters in perfumer's art, but you will find them all here and at prices that are most reasonable. Among the American Perfumers we have a most complete stock in Richard Hudnut, Melba, Melrose, Aubrey Sister's, Mavis, Luxor and otheri too numerous to mention, but you will find them all here. Main Floor. A Small Size Rug Is Useful and Much Appreciated Most any home would welcome as a gift one or more of these small rugs in this sale. For the most part they comprise an accumu lation of odd rugs in the 36 by 63-inch and 27 by 54-inch size's and were formerly matched to the larger sizes. 27x54, Wilton Rugs, former prices, 10.00 to 12.50, on sale at 7.49 36x63 Wilton Rugs, former price 15.00, on sale at " 8.98 36x63 Hartford Saxony Rugs, for , mer price 18.75, on sale at 9.98 36x72 Axminster Rugs, former price 7.00, on sale at 5.49 These are excellent in quality, beautiful in pat tern and high in pile. THIRD FLOOR Thursday The Great Day of The Sale of Far Comes into prominence as being timely and very unusual Christmas Pur Gifts may be chosen in this sale at a big saving. Fur Coats, Scarfs, Sets, Muffs, etc., at about 60c on the dollar. See Our Windows Now See Wednesday Papers 18; Pc. Indian Cut-Out for 5c Wednesday, in the Toy Department, Down Stairs we will place on sale 3,000 of these highly lithographic cut-out . outfits at a really ridiculously low price. On sale while the lot lasts. Here is a cut-out outfit that every child will find hours of pleasure in. This interesting and educational cut-out game is equal to any 25c outfit. Just as illustrated here, consists of 12-inch high Indian tepees, decorated beautifully, with three wooden poles, 14 realistically colored Indians, animals, etc. 4 VICTROLAS Am New Victor Records Which Voice the Christmas Spirit No. 18398 . 85c Silent Night, Holy Night Instrumental Trio Christmas Hymns (Hap Solo) Lapitino No. 35412. 135 While Shepherds Watched It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Oratorio Chorus Oratorio Chorus No. 74187. . UO Star of Bethlehem . ' Evan Williams Stop in and let us play these records for you. POMPEIAN ROOM 'Give "Universal" Household Utilities This is "Universal" Week in Our Hardware Housefurnishings Department , Practical demonstrations all this week, ilustrating the many "Universal" kitchen helps. Percolators, bread makers, Mayonnaise mixers, food choppers, electric toasters, el ectric grills, electric coffee machines and percolators, electric chafing dishes, etc. Churn and Merger Day. Come and see demonstrated the efficiency of the "Universal" churn and butter merger. See how it will make two pounds of but ter by merging one pint of milk with one pound of butter. Can also be used for whipping cream. "Universal" combination butter churn, butter merger, cream whip 2.S0 The "Universal" Food Chopper, a Real Gift A most timely and practical gift. Hoover himself could not suggest a better little food "Hooverizer." With the aid of a "Univer sal" food chopper the most palatable dishes can be prepared from left-overs. Who could possibly make that most delicious, home-made mince-meat without a "Universal'.' chopper. Universal choppers, 1.85 to 2.50. BASEMENT A Good Sewing Machine Is a Fine Christmas Gift Why not present wife or mother with a handsome sewing machine it is an appropriate and lasting gift. , Here is your opportunity to get the best sewing machine made at the right price and to sell that old machine, if the amount is to be applied on any model of the Free Sewing Machine. Terms as Low as $1 Down, $1 Weekly Special Darn-Easy Mender Repairs stockings, lfnens, un derwear, can be used on any sewing machine, a regular 50c article for 35c MAIN FLOOR I r is J