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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 15, 1918)
-4 j. 4 B THE OMAHA SUNDAY-BEE: DECEMBER 15, 1918. F h 3 LtiV i it r thrff ROOM HOME OUTFIT 25 Give Gifts 0 C cm ip ROOM HOME I WW 1111 , $17R1 Clothi eg his Year Make It a Practical Christmas i I t " Gifts of Clothing Are Sensible Gifts If you wish to make mother, wife, daughter or sister happy oif Christmas morn, give her one of our beautiful Coats or a pretty set of Furs, or a new Dress. Our large assortment and low prices make the selection easy. . . 1, 5L Open a Charge Account One Dollar or So A Week Dress You and Your Family Well Store Open Till 9 All Next Week . ' n 1 1 1 1 11 1 Beautiful Stylish COATS Many new Coats have just been re ceived and will be placed on sale Monday. Ladies' and Misses' Coats We believe the values that we are showing at the prices quoted below are absolutely the best in the city, and an inspection on your part, we believe, will convince you of the same. Many styles to choose from at dJiO.UVTO $18.50 to $24.50 Velvet Coats An extremely pretty coat, trimmed with black plush collar. You j must see these coats Monday. flJOO CA They are specially priced at yuLfUXJ Fur Trimmed Coats We still have a good selection of these splendid coats with collars of fur. , (j OQ CA Monday, your choice, only ". '. $LJ Jw Cr..- nr c tr ' : v Kjur many saving j-iwuiiuiiiics iiiauico 1 Us to Offer You Greater Values in Quality Suits We are going to again demonstrate to you Monday the absolute fact that our inexpensive location, our low operating cost and our immense buying power can and do enable us to offer you better values. Mon day we offer you a splendid assortment in Men's and Young Men's Suits. Regular $30.00 djOQ 'Jft HS. Ill I I I I I I V ..... Y www - V . J n 1 .1 m z n tvery Day Values Silk Envelope Chemise $3 val ues $1.98 Onyx Fiber Silk Hose, 75c values v J Men s. ana . Women's Quality Shoes Monday ' we offer you' regUlar'$9.00' val ues at only $6.75 Children Fur Sets $3.5 $4.95 ,$6.95 $8.75 Why Not Give Her a Pretty NEW DRESS Many beautiful styles in Silks, Serges and Silk and Serge Combinations to choose from, and tiie utmost of values at $16.50 $2250 $24.50 New Furs Think of the (pleas ure you will bring to wife, mother or daugh ter on Christmas morn ing if you give her a new set of furs. Many complete sets and in dividual pieces in Lynx, Marten, ' Fox, etc., at very moderate prices. ' Men's and Young Men's Quality Overcoats And when we say "Quayty," we absolutely mean that they are Coats of splendid wearing and service-giving quality, and they are backed up, not only by our guarantee, but by the fac tory guarantee also. The utmost of values at $22.50 .$27.50 $37.0 $39.50 mm Boys' Clothing There is a reason why this department en joys such a wonderful trade. Our big values and low prices tell you the story in a few words. A visit will convince you. Boys Quality Suits The best gift of all $4.65-$6.95-$8.95-$12-75 Overcoats and Mackinaws 1 What better gift! Priced at $7.&-$8.95-$12.95 T (TWITCH VI 1 I I II II II II I GPS raiif(fiii I . Engagements Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Anderson an nounce the encasement of their daughter, Helen, to Mr. Robert Mar net. Xo date has been set for the wedding. An interesting announcement to Omaha friends is the engagement of Miss Helen ' Elizabeth Houston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles rO. Houston of -Tekamah, Neb., to Capt. Theodore Metcalf, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Metcalf of Omaha. fCo date has been set for the wed ding. Miss Houston, who is a sister of Mrs. Victor Jeep, spends much time in Omaha. She is a graduate cf the University of Nebraska and a mem ber of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. The young officer, who is now stationed at Camp Greene, S. C, is also a Nebraska university gradu ate and a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Mr. and Mrs. V. W. Long an nounce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Florence, to James VV. Arnold; the wedding to take place during Christmas week. J. Clifford Long, brother of the bride to be, who has been in the service of Uncle Sam for some time past, is expected home on a short furlough at that time, to participate in the wedding. The ceremony will be performed by Rev. Father. Borer at at. reters cainonc cnurcn. Useful and Practical Christmas Gifts Our Toilet Goods department Is particularly well stocked with goods of the best known makes. JPerfumes Imported and Domestic. All the most desirable odors are here. . 1 f i Manicure Requisites By the piece or set, dainty gifts that ladies appreciate highly. Iyory Toilet Sets A really delightful showing of fresh, new goods bought especially for Holiday Gifts. Oldest Children of Italy's Royal Family . PIBIUtE ilUWSSRX, VTStAXKt Recent photographs of the .oldest ' children of the Italian Royal fam ily. Princess . Y'olanda, eldest child, whose engagement to the prince of Wales was recently re- i norted. Headache - Depression? FROM KIDNEY DISORDERS Headaches and depression may be due to several cause?. Perhaps yours mystifies you? .Maybe kidney and bladder disorders is the cause? If so, you surely want relief and res toration. ' Indiscretions in eating and drink ing Dnng on such troubles very gadually, sometimes at other times quickly. Gossip About People You Know .BENSON Miss Claire Daugherty and Miss Olga Metz are expected the last of the week from Miss Spence's school, New York City. Mr. Francis Brogan has been spending a few days in Washington and New York. Miss Dorothy Belt is expected home the last of the week from Miss Bennett's school, MillbroSk, N..Y. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Rhoades have taken an apaartment at the Black stone. Miss Mildred Rhoades, who is attending the Elizabeth Harrison Kindergarten school in Chicago, is expected home next Saturday. Miss Luella Petersen, who has been ill with the influenza and pneu monia, is much improved now. Mrs. Ada Atkinson is ill with the Spanish influenza, t , Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Morsman, jr., will leave the last of the week for Chicago, where they will attend the opera, and accompany Miss - Mary home from St. Timothy's school. Miss Mildred Todd is ill with the Spanish influenza. Mrs. John Loomis has left for New York to meet her husband, who has been abroad with the diplomatic service. One Good Drug Store HARVEY GREEN, Prop. 16th and Howard. i mm a, will bring the desired benefit if such symptoms are present as these: If the secretion that passes Is highly colored, strong of odor, insufficient or too copious, followed by pain, burning, irritation, smarting, etc. If chills or fever come and go, if the head aches, th6 eyes burn and rheu matic pains, general discomfort and nervousness besiege you, Balmwort Kidney Tablets ARE NEEDED BY YOU Not secret, not new,, just right and true. Sold by all druggists. Adv. . , Frank .writes: "I have been taking salts lo turtfy hiy blood and cure my skin of itching and pimples, but don't get' much benefit. Please prescrbie for this." - Answer: I advice Three Gram Sulpkerb Tabets (not sulphur Tablets), composed of lulphur, cream of tartar and vegetable ex tracts that remove constipation and purify Ih system. Take this treatment for sev eral months for best results. "Patient" , writes : "I want your free advice. I seem to have Bone all to pieces, t am irritated and annoyed by dizzy mo ments, fickle appetite, no strength and life has no pleasures for rpe any more." Answer: ', There .are thousands who live too fast and then find themselves in your plight. The nervous vigor has been de ranged? A tonic invigorating medicine called Three-Grain Cadomene Tablets will afford aid to Nature by supplying more food-energy and 'Rive your system a chance to recuperate, when calm nerves Bhoud take the place of shattered nerves. "Laborer" asks: "I am so affected with painful kidneys that I cannot work regularly. My sleep is disturbed by Ire calls, only to void small amounts jnd follows burning, smarting pains. Backaches and often have chills and fever, making me real sick for a day." Answer; A good tonic, soothing and neutralizing medicine for such complaints is Balmwort Tablets. Try them and con- . . weeKs ana i am sure will write me of your recovery. ePoCTOF ' The questions answered below are gen eral in character, the: Bymptoms or dis eases are given and the answers will apply in any case of similar nature. J nose wishing further advice, free, may address Dr. Lewis Baker, College Bldg., College-Ehvood streets, Dayton, O., en closing Eelf-nddressed stamped envelope for reply. Full name and address must be given, but only initials or fictitious names will be used in my answers. The rrescrmtions can be filled at any well stocked drug store. Any druggist can or der of wholesaler. "Ford" writei: "I have suffered with a bad cough for some time and I am aloo weak and" Hred most of the time, which I think is due to the severe coughing. Can I you give ne a remedy?" Answer: Ves, your weakness is due i to the coughing, but you should be well relieved by using the following: Get a 2ft oz. package of Essence Mentho-Lax-ene and make according to directions on the bottle, then take a teaspoonful every hour or two until the cough is cured.' This makes a full pint of the very best and saf est cough syrup. If ynur druggist does not have Mentho-Iaxene have him order It for you of the wholesale firm. Mrs. S. asks: "My scalp Itches terribly, is feverish and a great amount of oily dandruff is present. What Is - good for this?" Answer: First shampoo the hair and then apply plain Yellow Minyol' about once a week as per directions. This re lieves the itching, overcomes the dandruff and makes the hair beautifully glossy and vigorous. Obtain in 4 oz.- jars of drug gists. . M you NOTE: For many years Dr. -Baker has been giving free advice and prescrip tions to millions of people through thst press columns and doubtless has helped in relieving illness and distress more than any single individual in the world's his tory. Thousands have written him ex pressions of gratitude and confidence simi lar to the following: Dr. Lewis Baker, Dear Sir: I feel It as a duty to write you. Four years ago my husband had a bad cough and found no Irelief from all cough medicines we could try. We finally tried the Mentho Laxene prescription and made it up as cough medicine and it quickly cured him. It also gives me great relief from asth ma, irom wmcn i sutler in winter time, as you know here in Oregon we have it so rainy instead of snow. I send Btamps and coupon for your great "Guide Book, Health and Beauty." Thanking you. I am, Yours truly, MRS. M. H. VAN WART. Lents, Oregon. Miss Marjorie Cavers is expected Friday frjm Beechwood school. Miss Peggy Reed will return home Friday from Miss Maderia's school in Washington. Miss Catherine Goss is expected Saturday from Wellesley College. Mr. and Mrs. Kremer Bain will be with Mrs. Bain's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James I. Woodward, until after Christmas, when they will re turn to their home at Butte, Mont. Mrs. J. J. Brown and Mr. Raw dall Brown, have given up their home and taken an apartment at the Blackstone. Mrs. E. V. Lewis left Tuesday for New York City, where she expects lo meet her son, Lt. Arthur Lewis. Mr. James Ludlow is ill with the Spanish influenza. Mrs. Morey Porter is in the hos pital ill with the influenza. Mr. E. P. Boyer, who has been ill with pneumonia following influ enza, is much improved. Mr. Donald .McFerren has re turned from the aviation school and is with Mrs. McFerren and daugh ter, who have been with Mrs. Mc Ferren's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Test . Stewart, of Council Bluffs. Mr. and Mrs. McFerren will remain until after Christmas when they will return to their home at Hoopestown, 111. Mrs. Laura McMichael, called' here from Red Oak, la., by the)' death of her mother, has returned home. j Mrs. J. T. Pickard was hostess for, the T. E. O. society at her honW last Monday. Benson women's gym meets Mon' day in city hall rooms at 8 o'clock The Christian church chicken pie dinner has been postponed on ac count of the epidemic. Alton Peterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Peterson, long residents here, was a victim of the "flu" last week. Royal Neighbors' lodge held an nual election of officers Thursday night. N Mrs. E.nW. Etchison tf Portland,; Ore., and Mr. Fred Gutschow of Crofton, Neb., have been guests at the W. Maher home. Mrs. F. E. Young entertained last week for Mrs. M. Hummell and,: son, Percy, who is home from the naval training station at Washing ton. Mr. C. E. Brumfield has returned' from a business trip to Denver," Colo. The Woman's club will not give its, , next program Thursday afternoon at the city hall, but will postpone ail meetings by advice of the health commissioner. The Methodist evangelical meet ings have' closed; more to be held the first of the year. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hodder en tertained the workers of the Meth-. odist Sunday school Thursday night.. After a business session refresh ments were served. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Fackett of Cumberland, Wis., and Miss Lillian HerschloRK of Scribner, la., are guests at the G. W. Iradale home, Mrs. Anna Savers of Iowa arriv Wednesday to visit her niece, M John Killian. Mrs. C. E. Schermerhorn has re turned to her home in the east, b ing called here by the death of her brother, V. A. Whitescell. S . Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Carsons were guests Wednesday and Thursday o$, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Welch while on their way from Chicago to their.. home in Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs. Lew Raber, pioneer reFidents, quietly celebrated their , golden wedding anniversary last , week at their home. Miss Nita Ranz, sister of Berfc Ranz, of Farmers Merchants bank, . was quietly married December 7. tO Mr. Arthur Helbing of Chicago. The young couple will reside in Chi cago. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Carroll and a daughter to Mr.' and Mfs. Herman Kurl during tht last week. i mil , ire e,. .' I . i f ' i Xfr.' William N. Chambers and daughter, Miss Billie Byrne Cham-Rochester bers, who have been m witn innu enza, for the past 10 days are im proving rapidly. day to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Cole. - , Mr Walter Preston, jr., who is at tending school at Andover. Mass,, will arrive Saturday to spend the) holidays with his parents. Mrs. W. H. McCord has returned' from Rochester, Minn. Mr. McCord is expected home today or tomor row trom the Mayo isrotners, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Bradford and Martha Ri and Bertha May are ill with the influenza. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dempster are at Long Beach,. California, for the winter. Mrs. John Monroe expects to leave . y- f ST"". J" .... tne nrst ot reDruary lor uaiuomia. Miss Dorothy Weller is expected home from the National Kindergar ten school, Chicago, next Saturday to spend the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Weller. Charles Rhodes is expected home from Kemper Military academy to spend the vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter ti. Knooes. A dauehter was born Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Osoff at the Stewart hospital. Miss Evelyn Cole, who is a stu dent at the Ward Belmont school in Nashville, Tenn., will arrive Sun- SPANISH INFLUENZA MORE DEADLY v THAN WAR Said That Epidemic Cost More Lives That American Loss In Battle. Danger Not Over. Great Care Nec essary To Prevent Further Outbreak. 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Please send without cost or obligation to me your Free Proof Treatment, XaaM- . Are- Post o r -State.. The appalling; ravages of Spanish Influ enza in this country are pernapa Desi ral lied by the statement recently made, that more deaths have resulted in little more than a month from this disease than throutrh our whole eighteen months' par ticipation in the battles of the European War. Our greatest danger now, declare au thorities, is the great American tendency to forget easily and to believe the peril is over. Competent authorities claim the coming of cold weather ia very apt to bring a return of this disease and there should be no let-up throughout the winter months of the following easily observed precautions, remembering that Influents ia far easier to prevent than cure. Intuensa is a crowd disease. Avoid crowds as much as possible. Influents germs spread when ignorant or careless persons sneeia or cough without using a handkerchief. Cover up each cough or sneeze. Do not spit on the floor, side walk, in street cars or public places. Avoid the use of common drinking cups and roller' towels in pubic places. Breaths some reliable germicidal and antiseptic air to destroy the germs that do find lodge ment in your nose and throat. Remember, no safer precaution against Influenza could be employed in this man ner than to get from the nearest drug store a complete Hyomei Outfit consisting of a botte ot the Pure Oil of Hyomei and a little vest-pocket hard rubber inhaling device, into which a few drops of the oil are poured. You should carry this Inhaler about with you during the day and each haf hour or so put it in your mouth and draw deep breaths of its pure, healing germ killing air into the passages of your nose, throat and lungs. By destroying germs before they actu ally begin work in your blood, you may make yourself practically immune to infe tion. 'All these suggestions about Spanish In fluenza are equally true in the prevention of colds, catarrh of nose and throat, bron. chitis and even pneumonia. Don't become careless. Do your part. Keep the germs away. You may save yourself a serious illness and the loss of several weeks' work. Sherman ft XcConnell Drat Co Col. S. S. Curtis and daughter. Miss Lynn Curtis, left the first ot the week to spend the winter at Palm Beach, Mr. Ward Burgess has returned from Washington and Mrs. Burgess is expected before Christmas. Miss Florence Russell is expected home the end of the week to spend the holidays with her parents, MriK and Mrs. Charles Russell. ' ' Miss Ida Pundt of St. Louis, who' is visiting friends in the city will beii the guest of Mrs. Milton B. Newman this week. Miss Willow O'Brien who is at-i tending Sacred Heart convent at Manhattanville, N. Y., will speiir1 the holidays with her parents, Mr, ana Mrs. i. j. u Dncn. tfr. and Mrs. Ed Brock, of Dun. . Iowa, announce (lie birth of .at l, born Friday at the Stewafi M lap son hospital Miss Henrietta Bergman will aptf rive Tuesday from Chicago. Steamer is Sunk. San Francisco, Dec. 14. The baf,; steamer Sehome, carrying 100 pas sengers, was sunk in collision with the bay steamer General Frisbie ia San Pablo bay in a heavy fog today". Two members of the Sehome's cre,fj were reported drowned. A Timely Toast Here's to the man, who, during the stiAks, Looked out for the fellow who had to hike: Who shared his seat with the luckless maai Who was then deprived of his Wattles' " Sedan. Here's to the man who owns a car Who slowed up where the walkers were. And smiled from his comfy seat Inside 4 And said, "Coin' far? Get in and ride." Here'a to the people out Dundee way. Who filled their cars and took no pay " With people who had too far to trudge Because those Wattles Sedana wouldn't,. budge. . Here's to the man who took three or foufi On the homeward trip, ana returned losT . more. And smiled and said that he had found , ' A heap of pleasure In haulln' 'em round. . , BATROLL NE TRELE. , , Omaha. " (" IN THE DIVORCE COURT, ,,; Extreme cruelty Is the rharge mentioned ' In a divorce petition filed by Nora C.' : Tanner against Oscar S. Tannss. They., were married seven months ago in Omahsw George Krause alleges that his wife,"'' Nina, has deserted him. He baa applied for a decree of divorce. 1 : Ethte Llndsjuist has applied for a divorce , from Karl ., on the grounds that her husband does not lovs her. The Llnd- '. quiets were married In Omaba June )7.,; 115. ' .. , In a divorce action filed by John A,' against Veronica Waldley, the husband alleges extreme cruelty and aaka for cus tody 01 ner s-year-oia ton. , 1 All Sittings Takea Before Dec. 20th will be finished in time for Xmaa delivery. Open Sunday The Hey n Studio 16 th and Howard 1 TV 4.