THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: DECEMBER 81918.
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GEM INDUSTRY
NOW POSSIBLE
IN THIS STATE
Manufacture of Jewelry Now
Facilitated by the Nearness
of Great Fields ofv
Stones.
Omaha offers advantages as a cen
ter for the manufacture of cheap
jewelry, surpassing Providence, R.
I., which since the elimination of
the German source of supply has
hecome the world's rr'"cjpal point
. of production.
Before the war Germany had a
practical monopoly of the manufac
ture of cheap jewelry, using gems
produced in various parts of Eu
rope and synthetic stones for
mountings.
Omaha is close to one of the
stones that exists in the country
today. All that is required for the
development of this held is a mar
ket for the native stones.
Many Stones Here.
In certain districts oL Nemaha,
Richardson, Pawnee ind Johnson
counties are large nelds of glacial
drift where, in prehistoric ages,
glacial streams deposited masses of
debris collected over an immense
area.
In these fields are found splendid
specimens of yellow topaz, tourma
line and the peculiar red topaz
called Brazilian ruby. There are al
so cairngorms and bloodstone
quartz.
Lads skilled in the gathering of
these gems follow the plow as their
fathers plow the ground, turning up
the gravelly spots on the hilltops,
and they also explore the roadside
washes and gulleys after hard hains
in their search for the near-gems.
Market is Handy.
Amcng the most successful col
lectors in Nemaha county are John
T. Cox, cashier of the Bank of
Howe, and Charles Regan, a pros
perous farmer living between Au
burn afld Humboldt. Sam Hughes,
a former Omaha man who lives at
Howe, is also a successful gem
hunter.
All of these men have beautiful
specimens of the native stones,
some uncut and others they have
had cut by skilled lapidaries. Mount
ed, they find a ready market among
the neighborhood population at
good prices. v
The supply of these gems is so
large that were a market created for
the uncut stones an unfailing and
liberal supply from a large territory
would pour into any factory that
could use the output, were it lo
cated in Omaha.
Rock Crystals Available.
Nearby there is a large supply of
beautiful white an yellow rock
crystals. These are found in the
gravel washings of the Platte at
Louisville and when cut are more
brilliant and erf- better gem quality
than Rhinestones or other natural
or synthetic productions.
The greatest possibility for fac
tory use in the fabrication of these
gems is the beautiful yellow topaz
found in the southwestern part of
the state. Some of these are of
great size, extreme hardness and of
wonderful depth and brilliancy of
color. Because of uniformity of
color, as well as variety, they could
be worked into handsome brooches
or circlets.
Massed Choirs to Lead
Big "Victory Sing,? at
Auditorium on Sunday
Next Sunday December 15 a "Vic
tpry Sing" will be held in the Mu
nicipal Auditorium. Mass choirs
from all tht churches in Omaha
will lead the singing and Dan Des
dunes band and the Fort Omaha
Military band will play.
Nothing like it was ever held in
Omahai before and leaders have
planned to make this a wonderful
occasion. Red Cross girls in uniform
will pass out song books to the
audience.
All the popular patriotic songs
will be sung as well as those that
the Boys have been staging in
France. "Keep Your Head Down,
Fritzie Boy," and the musical ditty,
"Good Morning Mr. Zip-Zip-Zip,"
"K-K-Katy," and "Pack Up Your
Troubles," are all in the song book
nd will be sung with a zest that
will almost raise the roof of tlfe
Auditorium.
There will be one speaker on the
program who will give a short ad
dress. The meeting is to stimulate en
thusiasm for the Red Cross roll call
but leaders promise that there will
be no solicitation or collections at
the big singing fete Sunday afternoon.
Philadelphia Planning
Peace Celebration and
Soldier Dead Memorial
Philadelphia, Dec. 7. Plans are
under way for holding a big peace
celebration in this city and for erect
ing a memorial to the men of Phila
delphia who gave their services in
the war, against Germany. It is
proposed to have the celebration ex-
ceed in magnitude the Peace Jubilee
of 1898, after the Spanish-American
war ended.
The memorial may take the form
of a monument, an obelisk or an
arch to be erected on the great new
parkway -the city is now completing.
Mayor Smith in his appeal for
funds with which to build the me
morial says: 'The memorial is to
commemorate, for all time the brev
ery of our soldiers, sailors and ma
rines oyer sea, and the patriotic self
sacrificing, soul-inspiring services of
the women of Philadelphia."
The suggestion has been . made
that the city rename- some if ,its
principal streets for noted military
leaders of the allies! forces. Names
of Pershing, Foch, Joffre, Haig, Al
lenby and Diaz have been submitted.
C HOP BY PHONE.
CALL DOUGLAS
2100. WE'RE AT YOUR
SERVICE.
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ORDER YOUR PER.
SONAL CHRISTMAS
GREETING CARDS NOW,
AND SAVE DISAPPOINT
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Sunday, Dec. 8, 1918-
-STORE NEWS FOR MONDAY-
-Phone Douglas 2100
Start and Finish Your Christmas Shopping Here
At Burgess-NashThe Christmas Store for Everybody
The Surplus Stock and Sample Line of
French Ivory Toilet Pieces
At Prices That Are Way Below Present Cost to Make
Bonne
extra
$3.95.
Round
heavy
ivory,
t Mirror.
large size,
Mirrort,
French
$2.95.
Hand Mirrort, large size,
1 L t"t
rouna, ai o.ou.
Oval Mirron, medium
size, at $3.25.
Hair Brushes, solid back,
extra heavy quality, 13
row, at $3.75.
Hair Brushes, heavy
French ivory back, 11
row, at $3.25.
Buffers, large size, re
movable chamois, heavy
back, 75c.
French Ivory Clocks, sev
eral styles, every clock
guaranteed, $3.95.
Trays, heavy quality
French ivory, 9-inch, 75c.
Trays, heavy quality
French ivory, 10-inch,
$1.25.
Special! i
Manicure pieces, in
cluding files, cuticle
knife, button hooks,
etc., each, 25c.
Jewel Boxes, various
styles, at 75c.
Buffers, 7-inch, remov
able chamois, at $1.50.
Talcum Holders, at $1.25,
$1.50 and $1.75.
Perfume Bottles, French
shape, ground glass stop
per, $1.25.
Perfume -Sets, triangular
bottles, French ivory case,
$2.95.
Powder and Puff Boxes,
round, 65c.
Powder and Puff Boxes,
heavy, $1.25.
French Ivory Combs, at
44c. 1
Pin Cushions, blue, green
and purple velvet, 75c
5 Pieces French
Ivory Manicure
Sets at $1.25-
including buffers, nail
files, cuticle knife, button
hook and ivory stick, for
$1.25. )
French Ivory
Hair Brushes
About Y2 Price
One big lot of high grade
solid back French ivory hair
brushes, assorted styles. Very
special at about price.
Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor
Silk Undergarments oi the
Finest Sort for Gifts
EXQUISITELY made Undergarments of Georgette, Will-o'-the-Wisp,
Moon Glo, Pussy -Willow, Chinese Satin and Crepe de
Chine. Daintily trimmed with real laces in a great variety of
charming styles. ' Offer with saving advantages you would not
expect to find.
A I- $ 9 7 C Beautifully made Night Gowns of Crepe de
'Chine, in tailored or lace effects.
At $2.45-
W o m e n's
Bloomers o f
Crepe de Chine, finished with
elastic at knee and waist.
Af QCj Crepe de Chine
rtl JUC--and Satin Cami
soles, trimmed back and front
with lace insertion, ribbon run
beading.
Camisoles of Crepe de Chine,
Crepe Meteor, Georgette or
Satin, $1.35 to $3.25.
Envelope Chemise of Crepe
de Chine, Society Satin, Geor
gette, etc., $1.75 to $4.75.
Bloomers of Satin, Crepe de Chine, Etc., at $3.25 to $3.95.
Night Gowns of Georgette, Crepe de Chine, Pussy Willow,
Etc., $4.95 to $7.95.
Burgess-Nash Co. Second Floor
The Sale of
Novelty Jewelry
49c
From a large variety of gold
filled neck chains, sterling sil
ver bar pins, oriental hat pins,
watch fobs, Lavallieres, oriental
necklaces and bar pins.
Novelty Jewelry
69c
Novelty jewelry, enameled
bracelets, watch chains, pearly
cuff buttons, card cases, jewel
ed brooches and bar pins.
Novelty Jewelry
29c
Jeweled hair bands, oriental
brooches, neck chains, men's
belt buckles, earrings, stone set
bracelets, brooches, oriental
shell barrettes and combs,
cross ornaments. Choice, each,
29c.
Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor
An Important Offering Monday of
"Eppo" and "Klingore
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Silk
P
eitticoats
A Special Purchase at of Low Price of Silk Petticoats Especially
. Desirable for Christmas Gift Giving
$3.95 to $15.00
EVERY woman always appreciates a gift of this sort, and
this offering affords exceptional advantages for choos
ing. The Styles
are those in greatest demand for street, afternoon and even
ing wear. A vast assortment of models, trimmed in fringes,
yarn embroidered, scalloped, knife pleatings, ruffles, tucks,
shirrings, lace and ribbon.
The Materials:
Silk Jersey, taffeta, satins, pussy willow, messalines, pompol
low silks and crepe de chine.
The Colors
Are purple, taupe, copen, emerald, olive, rose, tan, brown,
prune, gray, mulberry, wine, American beauty, burgundy, salmon,
rose, pink, black, navy, peacock, turquoise and white.
At $3.9$
Jersey silk petticoats, straight skirt with flounce of
shirring, pleatings and tucks, all wanted street shades.
Burgess-Nun Co. Second Floor
At $5.95
Chiffon taffeta petticoats in innumerable styles in
plain colors or all the new changeable effects.
Women's and Misses' Sweaters
Monday at About lfa Price
WINTER days demand a Sweater, whether you are
indoor or outdoor. The Sweater's the thing, and
the most practical and serviceable gift.
The Sweaters include slip
er models, sport models, Rus-
back effects, tie sash and
full belted models,
pinch back models,
blousl models and coat
models. Every imagin
able color in two-tone or
plain colors. v
Pure Thread Silk
Sweaters.
Pure Fiber Silk
Sweaters.
English Mohair
Sweaters.
Brushed Wool
Sweaters.
Fancy Wool
Sweaters.
Sale Price Range From $3.95 Upward
Burgess-Nash Co. Second Floor
I (aw Sian
Burgess-Nash Representatives in This Vicinity For
The Famed "Redfern" Corsets
FULLY realizing the great distribution of high grade Corsets, the makers of the
"Redfern" appointed us as their representatives for this vicinity. Our stock of
"Redferns" is complete, representing all theirnew models.
Never Mind If You Are "Simply Looking"
We realize it is often hard to make an important decision
as that of a new Corset, without first taking a "bird's-eye
view," let us call it, of the new styles, and they are mariy this
season.
It is one of our rules of courtesy that the customer of our
store be cheerfully given every attention she requires not
alone in the purchasing of goods, but when she is "just look
ing" as well. ' -
We have placed on exhibition the, new Jtedfern Corset Models
nr,A otioii onnyopiofa vmir vipwinor them. Tf there is one that is at-
tractive to you and you would like to try it, our corsetiere will be
glad to serve you. .....
Ask any question about the Redfern and you will find that she
will answer you promptly and intelligently she has been graduated
from the Redfern Corset Shop School.
Prices $3.50 to $10.00.
Warner's Corsets
Are made by the same designers who make Redfern, but they
are less expensive the lowest price1 being $1.50.
A Warner Corset is a wonderfully nice corset the same ac
curacy of design that may be expected from the makers of the Red
fern is found in a Warner's and every corset is
Guaranteed to Shape Fashionably, to Fit
Comfortably, Not to Rust, Break or Tear.
You can W anything in a Warner's and be perfectly suie that
it will hold its shape. Tub it as you tub lingerie, and it will come
out spotless so rust-proof are the steels.
Price $1.50 and up to $8.00. y
Burgess-Nash Co. Second Floor
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Oriental Table Rugs For Gifts
At $1 7.50 to $50,00
OUR stock was never more complete than at the present time.
Special sizes in Beloochistans, Shiraz, Bokhara and silk Ana
tolian. Rugs desirable for table covers. A Christmas gift that,
increases in value with age. Price range, $17.50 to $50.00. r
Hand Vacuum Cleaners, $3J95
A special shipment at a price below cost to make. Standard
make with brush, extra special.
Burgess-Nash Co. Third Floor
A Soft Warm Bath Robe For
Christmas Time
$5.95, $7.50
and $10.00
BEACON Blanket Robes in
coat or Mandarin effects,
beautifully trimmed in contrast
ing colored satins, plum, wis
taria, purple, lavender, rose,
copen, gray, brown, helio,
pink, blue, maize, wine, mul
berry and navy in oriental
floral designs, stripes, plaids.
New Corduroy Boudoh
Coats, $6J5 to $15.00
The Corduroy is of that soft
quality, the colorings are rich
shades of coral turquoise, over
seas blue, wistaria, rose and
copen. Contrasting or self col
ored linings.
Burgess-Nash Co. Second Floor
China and Glass Is Always
Acceptable At Christmas As Gifts
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Smoking Sets
Metal Smoking Stands,. verde
finish, $1.00.
51-Piece Dinner Sets
Neat plain shapes with line
decoration. Complete service
for 6, the set, $9.50.
Burgess-Nash Co. Third Floor
Jap Tea Sets
17 Pieces Decorated Japa
nese china Tea Sets, assorted
decorations, $7.50. I
UR China and Glass Section on the Third Floor presents an unusual array of
attractive suggestions, t or instance :
Serving Trays
Mahogany Serving Trays, re
movable bottom, $2.95.
Hand Painted Plates,
39c, 59c and 79c
Assorted floral spray and
border painting on china body.
China Cups, Saucers
Japanese hand decorated
china Cups and Saucers, neat
plain shapes, pretty decora
tions. Pair,' at 39c.
7
Cut Floral Baskets
Cut on heavy blank - with
handle, large size, $1.75.
Combination Cut Vases
iLeavy blank square shape, 12
inches high, $2.50.
Qive Her a "Standard"
Rotary Sewing Ma hine
ST LSJ Christmas
that will be
more practical
or more
ceptable.
The
is
as
the best
Sewing
Machine
on the
market today and with advantages
no other make has. ,
"Standard" Rotary, 6-drawer,
for $49.00.
"Standard" Rotary, 4-drawer,
for $44.00.
Standard" long shuttle Sewing
Machine, $45.00.
"Standard" Rotary Electric,
for $40.00.
Terms: $2 Down, $1 Weekly
Burgess-Nash Coi-Third Floor
The Houseware Section Affords a Wide
Selection of Useful Practical Gifts
Coffee Machines
All Alcohol Coffee Machines, Chafing Dishes,
Filtrolas, at $4 Price. I
!lcS
Bread Makers
Universal Bread Makers, regular family
two to six loaves size, $2.95. '
Butter Churn
Universal Butter Churn or Butter Merg
ers, small size, $1.95; medium size, $2.95.
Lunch Boxes
Universal Vacuum Lunch Boxes, has
Aluminum Roasters
Wear Ever Pure "Aluminum Covered Roasters,
with aluminum meat rack. $5.50.
pint size vacuum bottle and food compartments, S3. 95.
G. h. Electric Toasters
Complete with cord and toast rack,
$3.69.
Columbia Percolators
Made of solid brass, nickel plated
wood handle, aluminum inset
6 cup size, $3.50.
8 cup size, $5.00.
10 cup size, $5.50.
JHTD
15-Piece Cereal Sets
Blue windmill pattern consists of 6
large jars, 6 small jars, 1 vinegar bottle,
1 salt box and 1 oil bottle. Set, $6.75.
Mounted Casseroles
Nickel plated frame, wood handles,
brown and white Guernsey inset with
cover
7-inch size, $1.69. 8-inch size, $2.25.
Burgess-Nash Cf. Downstair Store.