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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 14, 1918)
-THE OMAHA BEE is i j 1 I ODGE SOLDIERS, DISCHARGED, ALL ; TO IIAVE JOBS Bureau -Established to Aid Men to Obtain Work- of n the Kind They ; Want. Dei Moines, la., Dec. 13. Every Iowan and soldiers from other states demobilized at Camp Dodge, near here, will be assisted to obtain em- pbyment of a desirable nature and . I j ' in any community ne may designate. Federal and state labor authorities arc co-operating to this end, and a joint labor bureau has been estab lished at Camp Dodge as the hub of an elaborate plan to enlist as sistance of county defense councils, chambers of commerce and similar organizations. This bureau will en deavor to get in touch with every man ay he is discharged and assist him in promptly "landing a job" of hit own specifications. Men from Many States. Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, Nebraska, wester;. Mlinois, Missouri and several other states sent men to Camp Dodge in , the mobilization period, and as a rule they will be mustered out at Dodge, labor au thorities say. It h3 been stated that the Thirty fourth -division, which trained at Camp Cody, near Deming, N. M and which is made up largely of former national guardsmen from Iowa,1 Minnesota, South Dakota and Nebraska, would be demobilized at Camp Dodge. ' J 'The Eighty-eighth division, the first organized at Camp Dodge, and the Nineteenth division, now in pro cess of demobilization there, are other units that will, be broken up at this camp,, while the distinctly ... Iowa unit of the Rainbow division the One Hundred Sixty-eighth in , faatry also will be sent here. Farm Help Needed. -The Camp Dodge bureau will en list as many men as , possible for farm work and encourage those re cruiting from farms to return to them, as the demand for farm labor in Iowa and other agricultural states next spring is expected to be tre mendous. . J. C. Neitzel, Davenport, la., in charge of the camp bureau, said that a discharged man with no definite position in view, should get in touch with the bureau. - The bureau then will communicate with the co-operating agencies in the community, the soldier favors, and if possible the kind of employment asked for will be obtained. ' New-York Block to Be ; Decorated1 in Honor " of Missouri Soldiers St. -Louis, Mo., Dec. 13. A sec tion of New York is to be decorated in honor of returning Missouri -sw-diers. - Mrs. Grace Hickman Swacker,' formerly of St. Louis and - now president of the Missouri Wo man's club of New York City, has been appointed bv Governor Gard ner as representative of thisstate to welcome soldiers returning through New York City. Mrs. Swacker, formerly a school teacher in St. Louis, removed te. New York where her husband, Frank M. Swacker, formerly with the Inter state Commerce commission, is an . attorney. ' Mrs. Swacker heads the commit tee in charge of decorating a block , of Fifth avenue under the Fffth Avenue association. She has, already started work on an organization which Governor Gardner says will gtve Missouri boys a pleasant Wel come when they land in New York City. Governor Gardner appointed Mrs. Swacker in August to be spon sor for a ship launched at'Shooterss Island, N. Y August 10. , jPart of Lost Battalion - Was Lost Second Time and Rescued, is Report j. . 1 . New York, Dec. 13. That part of the famous "lost battalion1" wftich was surrouaded for four days in the Argonne forest,- was lost a second . time on the way to safety andNan-, dered for six days withoutriood or .water, was disclosed in a letter re ceived here today by Mrs. Eijer V. Bolvig, giving her the first news of : the death of her husband, Corporal 'Bolvig. t The letter, which was from a com panion of Bolvig, said that after t Lieutenant Colonel Whitlesey had sent his "Go to hell I" message to the Germans"vnd,the remnants of the battalion had subsequently been re- , lieved by advancing troops, Corporal Bolvig, the writer and eight - other men became detached and attempted to reach the American . lines by themselves. ) i The party wandered, through the fosest five days, the letter said, and then ran into a squad of British soldiers who also were lost. On the sixth day they were attacked by the Germans and one of the . "Tom mies" was wounded. 'He ran out into the open to res cue the wounded man. Unable to move him, he lay down at his side to administer first aid. Both, were killed by a German sniper. ' iThe attacking Germans finally were driven off by bombs from an a't.ylane and the. surviving members of the party were'rescued. .. r- ' ' Collection of Confiscated Arm; is Dump$ Into Sea New York, Dec 13. A' collection -of '2,525 dangerous weapons .taken from criminals and others since January 1, and valued at $30,000 was thrown into the ocean off Scotland light ship today by the police de partment The collection included pistols, revolvers, shotguns, mnv kets, blackjacks, - brass knuckles, ..along Shots, swords, sand clubs, sword canes, lead filled clubs and knives of every conceivable design.! i HOP EARLY IN THE DAY A Yr TTTT TT Ufa Ciristmas Siorefor&vetyBodtf 2 SHOP EARLY IN THE DAY Friday, December 13, 191S- -STORE NEWS FOR SATURDAY- -Phone Douglas 2100 There'll Be Big And You'll Want to Be In "Doin's" Saturday at the Christmas Store On It Even If You Have to Walk Down Town. Come Down and Spend the Day The Burgess-Nash Choral Club Will Sing' Christmas Carols Saturday 'Noon (12:15) t IN keeping with our regular custom, the Burgess-Nash Choral Club, consisting of thirty some mixed voices, will singhristmas Carols Saturday noon (12:15). - Choir Master Ben Stanley of Trinity Cathedral will direct he Chorus -during these special programs. v Everyone is invited to come and enjoy this special feature, provided as an expression of joy for the victory and gratitude for the blessing of a new world peace. French Ivory Toilet Pieces At Way Below Present Cost Special! Manicure pieces, includ ing files, cuticle knife, but ton hooks, etc., each, 25c. Round Mirrors, heavy French ivory, $2.95. Hair Brushes, solid back, ex tra heavy quality, at $3.25 to $3.75. Buffers, large size, remov able chamois, heavy back, 75c, French Ivory Clocks, several styles, every clock' guaranteed, $3.95. Trays, heavy quality French ivory, 75c to $1.25. Jewel Boxes, various styles, at 75c. Buffers, 7-inch, removable chamois, at $1.50. Talcum Holders, at $1.85, $1.50 and $1.75. Perfume Bottles, French shape, ground glass stopper, $1.25. v Perfume Sets, triangular bot tles, French ivory case, $2.95. Powder and Puff Boxes, round, 65c to $1.25. French Ivory Combs, at 44c. Pin Cushions, blue, green and purple velvet, 75c. 5-Piece French Ivory Manicure , bSets at $125' including buffers, nail files, cuticle knife, button hook and ivorjfstick, for $1.25. French Ivory Hair Brushes About xi Price One big lot jot high grade solid back French ivory hair brushes, assorted styles. Very special at about Vz price. Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor Any Woman Will Appreciate, A Pretty Blouse As a. Gift FOR Saturday we feature a big selection of dainty blouses that will make splendid gifts at $5.00 " More than two dozen styles at this price, and many of these blouses are taken from our more expensive stock and reduced for Saturday's selling. j The lot includes Georgette crepe, crepe da chine, taffeta and net. The styles range, from the fancy . beaded and hand-embroidered models to the tailored models so mucbin de , mand now. , . "" All suit shades, also flesh, white, maize, and French blue. Sizes 34 to 46. i Burgess-Nash Co. Second Flow if If You Want to Keep Huh Home, Evenings Give Slippers IT is said if you want to keep a man 'home evenings get a pair of slippers onhim and you've accom plished your desire. ; Now, whether this is true or not, we have the slippers that will please him as well as any othir & member of the f amilv www w "ffvs ty , $mto$3so' f - Comfortable,v yet good look ing, including Black kid with low heels. " in all am Comfy felt slippers, colors. . Felt Juliet leather soles. Dancing and Party Slippers, $4M td$10D0 . Black and white satin. Fine black French kid skin. . V , Patent kid, plain "and beaded vamps. , Full Louis and Baby French heels. Burg wa-Nask Co-SscobJ Tloor slippers, turn Indian moccasins, beaded. Fancy color in felt for chil dren. ' Big range of styles and col-P- GIVE Her Silk Hose for Christmas ; ' "Burnasco" quality pure thread silk hose, full fashioned, full regular made, with double garter ;top; black, white and colors. Neatly boxed, at $2.00 a pair Silk Hose, $135 . . Women's pure thread silk hose, fulL fashioned, regular made foot; neatly boxed, at $1.75 a pair. Silk Lisle Hose, 75c "Burnasco" quality s'ilk lisle hose, full fashioned, regu lar made, black or white, 75c a pair, all neatly boxed. Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor C'HRI St MAS Cards 1 Big Selection Patriotic Christmas cards, especially appropriate to send to the boys in camp. Religious cards with bits of pretty sentiment. Sympathy cards for the one you cannot wish a Merry Christ ma. , Cards for the sick one and hundreds of cards for w the happy, gay friends just a howdy. Also novelty calendars. Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor Toys and Dolls Are What the Children Want for Christmas Morning SO bring them with you to Toy Town let them lisp into ear old Santa's ear what they want him to bring them for Christmas. And, when it comes to toys my, such a variety everything you can imagine to make the little hearts glad on the happiest day of them all Christmas. , ... ' . Look out there ! Step aside quick! do you want to get run down by those high-spirited, prancing steeds? Oh, look over there 1 the soldier-boy doll is "striking up an acquaintance" with that pretty doll just from Paris. Indeed, many things happen iiTToy Town every minute, for Toy Town is a world all to itself, and a great wonder-world, too. For it s a world of imagination, where anything can do ana any. thing can happen. The suggestions : Doll buggies, $3.50 to $25.00. f Furniture for dolls and children, Toy automobiles, $7.95 to $29.00 1 30 to $16. Dolls of all kinds, 15c Jo $20.00, Overland Flyers, Consisting of engine, two coaches, tender, handsomely lithographed in colors, and eight pieces'of track. Complete set, special at $1.89. Erector construction toys, to $7.50. $1.00 Iron toys, wide $3.95. variety, 25c to Rocking horses, $7.75 to $17.00. Building blocks, 10c to $2.00. Games of all kinds, 15c to $i.00. Machine guns, tanks, siege guns, 25e to $3.50. v f . 1 Velocipedes, at $2.75 to $17.50. Mechanical trains, 95 to $10.00. Electric trains, $3.50 to $25.00. Phonographs at $4J95 A real phonograph, mahogany finish, fitted with good repro ducer, at $4.95. ' Phonograph Records, 9c - Phonograph records in a big variety of selections Saturday at 9c each or 8 for 25c. Dressed Dolls, 15c, 25c, 35c Three big groups of dressed dolls. A special purchase at about half price. Very -special Saturn day at 15c, 25c and 35e each. Burgess-Nash Co. Fourth Floor Exquisite French Kid Skin Gloves For Christmas Gifts BEAUTIFULLY made and trimmed in a variety of styles. In dark brown, grey, taupe, mastic and beaver. $3.50 to $3.75 pair. Women's French Kid Glovts, $3.00 Finest quality French gloves, made from the Tery finest quality Freneh :idskin in the desirable shades, also black and white, at $3.00 a pair. Gloves for motoring, in a variety ftf styles, $3K)0 to $5.00 -pair. - White kid "-gloves for street and dress wear, , plain white or with black switched backs, $1.95 a pair. Give Glove Certificates If you are in doubt as to size or color, give glove certificates which will be honored at 4fay time and are: issued for any amount. f Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor What Could You Give That Would Be More Appreciated Than Silver As Christmas Gifts Gifts of silverware are enduring. Choose your gift from our splendid assortment for tm-istmas giving. ( , ' ' Sterling silver salt and pepper sets, pair, $1.50. Sterling silver marmalade sets, each, $4.00. Sheffield silver bread trays, two designs, each, $3.45. Sheffield silver casseroles, each, $5.25. . .Sterling silver hexagon candlesticks, each $7.00. Sheffield silver candy baskets, eac)i, $2.95 and $3.4 Sterling silver and enameled top oil mixers, each, $5.00. Burgess-Nash SShef field silver chop plates, each. $17.50. . Sterling silver bouillon sets, each, $32.50, Sheffield silver gravy boat and tray, set, $9.50. Sterling silver lemon sets, complete, $5.50. Sterling silver olive sets, each, $3.50. Sterling silver bud vases, each, $1.75.' Sheffield silver sandwich trays, full size, new pierced designs, hand-burnished finish', each, $5.50. Sheffield silver double vegetable dishes, assort ed styles, each. $7.45 and $8.50. Co. Main Floor I Give Jewelry at Christmas Time Always Acceptable and Appreciated Here are a few suggestions that will be most acceptable to Men, Women and Children- Sterling silver enameled brooches. Each, $1.00? Solid gold scarf pins, set with assorted stones, Each, $2.50 to $10.00. -; ' Solid gold lingerie clasps, assorted engraved designs. Pair, $2.25. . Oriental parl earrings. P(air, $1.00. Cameo rings, real Italian coral, cleverly cut heads.lln 10 kt. solid gold rings. Each, $5.00. Men's wrist watches, 7-jewel, nickel, case, v luminous dial, leather or khaki strap. Each, $10.00. Others Tip to $50.00. ' Sterling silver, platinum style bar pins, exact imitations of platinum jewelry; set with very -fine Solid gold front cuff buttons, assorted engraved and pierced designs. Pair, $2.25. , v Bracelet watches, small size, 20-year gold-filled cases, 7-jeweled, high grade, guaranteed move ments. Each, $15.00. i. - Men's sterling silver belt buckles, assorted de signs, monogram iree. ' ach, $2.50 to $5.00, Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor Quality of French rhinestones. Each. $2.00. . Solid gold baby rings, assorted styles to1 select from. Each, 50e to $1.00. - Sterling silver and enamel comb and brush sets for baby, $8.50. Put Handkerchiefs on Your Christmas -Gift List ND come here to make your ously doubt if you can find a greater colors than here. , Men's handkerchiefs, all lin en, full size, at 25c each, Men's handkerchiefs, fine linen, plain white, "colors and fancy tapes, 35c to $3.50. Men's handkerchiefs, fine linen, hand-embroidered in itials, 35c to $1.00 each. Women's handkerchiefs, fins'" linen, band embroidered, 35c, or 3 for $1.00. ' Women's handkerchiefs, fine linen, embroidered, in colors and white, 50c to $5.00 each. Women's . handkerchiefs, plain linen, 25c' to 75e each. selection. We'eri better assortment or Burg :esNi ash Cx-rMfti Flo t Here's a List of Novelties That Make Appropriate and Pleasing Christmas Gifts DESK'' SETS In art bronze,; consisting of inkstand, letter clip, paper knife ana desk pad, samples, complete set, $1.95. v. y BUNGALOW SMOKER'S STAND Of. brush brass, 30 indies high, has heavy weighted base, two cigar rests, safety match hotaer, mount- -ed on individual post, heavy glqss ash tray. - Each, FOUNTAIN PENS Waterman's and Sheaf fer's safety, and self-filling. ''A large assort ment to choose from. Each, $2.50 to' $15.00. "EVERSHARP". The perfect pointed pencils, in gold and silver plate and sterling silver. A very satisfactory gift for a man.? Choose from a large assortment, $1.00 to $6.00 each. . DESK CALENDARS Lemon brass fin ish, with perpetual calendar cards. Each, $1.75. . , BRIEF CASES For valuable papers, books, etc., in various leathers and sizes. Each, $4.50 to $10.00. i ' - MILITARY BRUSH SETS Seal grain leather cases, with pair of solid back ebony brushes, hcind-drawn jbristles. Complete set, $5.95. . MUSIC PORTFOLIOS In assorted high grade leathers, large variety to choose from. Pricedeach, $2.95 to $3.00. . PICTURE FRAMES In various art 'leathers, safian, "Ecrase," Spanish calf, etc. Each, $1.50 to $10.50. BOOK RACKS Antique brass exten sion. Each, $1.45. - ; JEWEL BOXES Of black walrus leather, made by "Mark, Cross," London. Each, $5.00. , ' COLLAR BAGS In various leathers. 'Ezcti; $1.25 to $2.75. v CANTEEN BOXES The latest idea in novelty shopping bags. In various colors of leath er. Each, $5.00. Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor Leather Goods Section A Soft Warm Bath Robe For Christmas, Time $5.95, $7Mahd $10.00 BEACON Blanket Robes in coat qr Mandarin effects, beautifully trimmed in contrasting colored satins, plum, wis taria, purple, lavender, rose, copen, gray, brown, helio, pink, blue, maize, wine, mulberry alid navy in oriental floral designs, stripesr plaids. New Corduroy Boudoir Coats, $645 to $15.00 The Corduroy is of that fe soft quality, the colorings are rich .shades of coral turquoise, overseas blue, wistaria, rose and copen. Contrasting or self-colored linings. Burgess-Nash Co. Second Floor , z.