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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (May 4, 1919)
1 B (r Th alrong ewimmer alnka whan ha bt aaiaad ia a death-trip by th drewnlnf man ha would a'av. W help men moat whan wa remain apart from themt whan wa (raap them, and will not permit them to fratp ua. Clear discernment and frank acknowledgment of toed qualities in a (ot ar th aereat eigne of trua nobility of character. - THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: MAY 4, 1919. X V ' ,A Do You Trust Your Florist? THE other afternoon two little high school girls from Omaha's prominent families went into the Tohn Bath Flower shop, 18th and Farnam, to order flowers for moth- er's party. "It s to be a pink and teenth and Harney, White, nesn. white luncheon and mother planned, and sunset, they've a fetching shouK on ibout three dozen roses for ten," der yoke in the back with loose lay was the "only "word given by the ing tuck finish, loose side panels dainty little girl, much to the amaze- down the front, from a high turn-! ment of her friend. "But, my dear, over collar. Heavy cream pearl but aren't you even going to see them?" tons form a fascinating fastening, she cried in surprise. "Oh, we don't while the panels and urn-overs on have to do that here," was the com both collar and cuffs are edged in placent reply, quite the best busi- double pleating. Especially strik ness compliment possible, after all. ing is this blouse with its touch of I'd sueeest vour giving to this flor- black moire ribbon at the neck. ist a test order to be delivered on Mother's day, May 11. You'll be quite delighted with the result. I'm sure! - - 'r' Hats Reblocked. THE Kruger Hat Shop, 429 Paxton block, reblocks both men's and women's hats, cleans and dyes, repairs and refashions feath ers of all kinds and renovates and refreshes marabou pieces. The Most Desirable RABY vehicles I've seen are on. display in the show rooms of the Omaha Reed & Rattan com pany, 640 South Sixteenth street. Priced most pleasantly at $25, $35 and $45. Fulfilling every considera tion of carriages, quality, comfort and appearance, they're most fas cinatingly lovely. Luxuriously pp holstered, the reed tinted gray, old ivory, frosted blacks and browns, they're quite the most scientifically fashioned to meet the most fastid- ious mother-heart. Baby dear will delight in their loveliness. The Latest and Loveliest I N SHOES both high and low will be found in the F. & M. Poot Shop, Sixteenth and Farnam. They're showing footwear to add poignant charm to every costume and you'll find their expert fitting service skillful indeed'. This week they've just received white kid pumps priced from $9 to $12, dainty, lovely, gracefully lined, smart as .smart can be and infinitely lovely the summer through. A bit less expen sive yet very charming charming are the fords of white Nile pumps and ox cloth at $6 and $7, A New Thought on the Subject of Appropriateness ' A RE THE soft and heavy wash J. A. satin blouses just received at Orkin Bros, blouse department in the south ' Sixteenth store, Six Priced surprisingly low, they're finding ready sale at $7.95. Exclusive Models M EANS "one of a kind" and that's just what the Lamond Style Shop, 2nd Floor Secur ities Bldg., 16th and Farnam, are showing in a diversity of styles, capes and dolman wraps "decidedly different" emphatically charming, . and at prices unbelievably reduced. Never have I seen more fascinating colors and materials imagine an amber tinted Bolivia, soft, fluffy with button trimmed pleates a'down the back. The lining soft trailing poppies with orchid tinted buds. Or a sapphire blue with bright gold lining displaying peculiarly delight ful daisies in fanciful shadings. Every . line a line of grace, each wrap one of fascination. To Start the Day's Campaign. T F YOU want a breakfast which will start the whole day "right," one which combines every delecta ble dish of the culinary art, crinkly golden bacon strips, delicious hot breads, perfect coffee, exotic fruits, you'lll delight in the Club Break fasts served by the Flatiron Cafe, Seventeenth and St. Mary's avenue. Have you bought on of the $5.00 fast, luncheon or dinner and save 50 cents on the whole. Then you don't need to worry about change, Ravishing Candle Shades A RE the' silken beauties in the Eldridse ImDortinar Co:vmnv ful and lovely in their artistic light- diffusing, they're in all color com- binations, silky, "shirry," braided in gold and trimmed in "moss" which js much more interesting as a trim- ming man it sounas. ine snapes are quaintly delightful, you'll love them at sight! Then they've a show ing of the new hand-tinted parch ment shields. Have you seen them? . Wear Perfectly Fitted Corsets! " A CCUSE not nature she hath done her part do thou but Hill, the corset specialist, 20a Neville block, - 16th 1 our hearts every day in the and Harney, will help you to achieve vear and we lovc t0 pay yo tribute a graceful figure-arid will make this day of the year set aside, May the care of it a simple matter. She n. Delightfully appealing are the will select and fit a corset to suit mottoes, quaintly lettered and tint your special needs, for you must ed which the Brandeis picture de know, my dears, that there is no set partmet is showing. Daintily Vl lu k,,us u "K-j ures. Mrs. Hill has made a - , f study,! ot scientihc titling ot the vast nunH . . . m I ber of large women who are too large over hips and thighs, and has evolved a method of fitting which gives extreme reduction" to the back, hips and upper limbs, thereby cre ating smooth, even lines and Per fect proportions to; the whoh figure and insuring utmost comfort. You will be delighted by the. quality of this specialist's ' services if you'll send for a measurement blank which makes possible an ideal fitting of corset and brassiere. jetjr 3) JJioppin villi Mly I plucked the rosea from her cheeks And planted them in May, I culled the pansies from her eyes And hid the blooms aivay. , And now she wonders why I love The month that gave them birth, And gather diadems for her When May is on the earth. Offering Unusual Scope for Beauty ARE THE exquisitely fashioned watches whirh the Edholm Jewel shop, 16th and Harney, is showing this spring. Quite the finest are those in platinum, in quaint shapes and eloquently artistic jewel arrangements, they're dreams of loveliness. To bewitch every fern- i inine heart are the equally lovely green gold watches set with full-cut diamonds in tiny platinum settings paved with calibre sapphires on the bezel, or frame surrounding the face of the watch. A sapphire cut en cabachon adorns the winding crown, a watch of rare distinction. Ideally satisfying is another, a small ton-neau-shaped green gold watch, ex ceedingly small. Six diamonds set in an artful conception of the Greek key design of black enamel form a characteristic embodiment of the watchmaking genius who created it. All of these bits of artistry are wrist watches to be worn round the wrist on a black ribbon Which adds just the wanted "bit of black" to any costume. . , Picture hats of novelty straw and georgette in navy and in. brilliant , colors such as cherry red, Italian ereen and purple -are to be seen. These are large and simple in shape and are ribbon trimmed. "Frills and Thrills A 1 KVEKY price said Mr. j. x. Thorne in speaking of the dress sale which he's staging for this week. Taffetas, georgettes, all the season's newest in fabrics and col ors are offered at amazingly reduced prices: Those which sold at $25 are now $15.90. Thirty-dollar values at $19.75, and $35 values for $24.75. I'm sure you'll thrill at the frills dis- played. A Shop to Delight an Artist's Eye and Heart . IS the Art Memorial company, 704 South 16th, for the stones on display are surprisingly different from those usually seen. Mr. Frazier, the artist manager, will submit or iginal ideas and sketches at any time if you do not find just what you d like on the display noor. nere you'll see pedestals holding low urns of lovely lines in Vermont gran- ite, beautifully cut, seats of classic lines in creamy marble, bird foun tains, strikingly lovely. My dears, evervthinir to relieve erief of its hni'ina inA HrrKton it tn a heaii- tiful serenity The soft daintiness of frocks of georgette is so generally understood tnHav thst virtually verv woman has one at least of this type of dress in her wardrobe. This season there is again a delightfully varied col lection, of these dresses, from which to choose one or more. Colors and lines are many, which permits of a satisfactory choice. "Mother Mine" 7" nri'PTJ unnnrA rMtt nf all framed, they'll delight mothers iramea, tney n ,i,,,t1t ,u- V l"l VUtllUUL LUC land with trreir eArurna ntimnt delight ful remembrances for 60c and 5c. Then, for a little more, there are exquisite parchment "colorfuls" with rare tones in the lettering. Whist ler's mother picture has been framed; and is offered for $1 on a table with famous madonna reproduc tions. Ostrich develonerl into a thick ruche banding has been used most effectively on a velvet and satin dance frock. I took the profile of her face s And bound it in a book, And in that volume I embalmed The beauty of each look. And every smile and every frown I consecrate, for then I take the perfume of her breath To fill the flowing pen. To Powder Dainty Noses DAME fashion has ordained that the most popular means of powdering is the wool puff. The Delft. Hair Parlors, second floor, Baird block, have just received the most unique little wool puffs. They're exceedingly fine and. are backed by chamois. Packed in glazed envelopes, they're 50 cents. Have You Ever Stopped to Think THAT happiness is a necessity, just as vital to right living as food and raiment? The little Kodak pictures have brought and are bringing much hap- p;ness jnt0 hundreds of thousands of homes. Ask any mother if she would, for any sum, part with the kodak pictures of her children; on many a staid business man's desk you will find a kodak picture or pictures of mother and the kiddies. On many an office, library or den wall you will find framed kodak en largements permanently visualizing and renewing some happy incident of the past. Are not these things very uch worth while in the economy of life? You know they are. Mr. l.ase ,of the Kase Studio, 215 Neville Block, 16th and Farnam, says: "I'm sell ing happiness and he certainiy does, for his developing and printing is perfect in detail his enlarging most artistic. ' i Frills of colored organdie are used most effectively as a finish for the neck and wrists of a group of smart black and navy taffeta dresses. "Rain, Rain, Go Away!" THE SENTIMENT in everyone's mind during the past week, I'll venture to say and some of us stayed as close indoors as possible, getting more and more "groggy" in soint. What a waste of happiness, indeed! Why not do as Polly did they're having a sale of raincoats up at Thome's. Forty garments for women, misses and children in the pretty silvered effects, as well as more soberly tinted affairs, are on sale for $5.00. You may don one qf these with the assurance that your suit or frock will be perfectly fresh and dry when it's removed. A find, you'll agree. ... v If you're in love with things Oriental you'll find most attractive the Japanese postcards showmg temples, mountains, all the quaintly witching scenes of a delightful coun- trv and people. Bits of beautiful color, they're two for 5 cents the prints lovely for framing are 10 cents each. Frocks of Flowerlike Loveliness Spring means renewing of the wardrobe of the younger members of the family as well as the elders. The time is past when severe and unbecoming things are the lot of the growing child, and now adays comfort, grace and utility are combined in children's clothes as the accom panying cui shows. Just a bit of daintiness is this little . girl's frock of ecru col or marquisette. Drawnwork hems each of the ruf fles. Hand-made flowers of! pink, blue and green are the only oth er trimming. The whole effect, while eminently practical, is like that of a petaled flower. ( "Here Comes the Bride.', s , ("TlID you ever think when hear-J-' jug the strains of this song just how much work someone had put into sewing infinitely lovely "sheernesses" without end? A la r bor of love to be sure, but even love cannot lighten sufficiently the te diously trying work of dainty sew ing. Electric sewing machines, how ever, do away with all , pedaling which results in such a back strain. One can concentrate on the "fine ness of the seam" and it goes with out saying that it's of an extreme fineness. So small, that they might almost be hidden in a knitting bag; they're complete full-sized sewing machines, so light that they can be carried upstairs and down and to milady's neighbors. Then, when the work is finished, this convenient bit of mechanism may be tucked away on the closet shelf. ' If you'd like to do great quanti f ties of sewing quickly and easily, j visit the Nebraska Power company, Electric Shop, 15th and Farnam, tin's week where a woman, noted for her skill in sewing, will demon strate these machines and divulge sewing secrets of fascination. If you like, you may arrange terms of payment. ' If You Want Quiet Rest, CONSERVATIVE, conscientious service while in the city, you'll be delighted by the entertainment offered at the Hotel Loyal, Sixteenth and Capitol avenue. Your every wish is anticipated, in such a way that you'll never forget the service having once experienced it. While there, don't hesitate to make your wishes known serving you satisfac torily is their keenest pleasure. If you wish to entertain a business friend for luncheon or dinner, you'll find a quiet corner here, with de licious food served in an impressive unobtrusive manner. Quiet music adds to the hour's entertainment. Don't You Love HH O WATCH the complete absorp- X tion of an artist who' creates anything in the world of loveliness? Miss Loe, modiste of creative gen- ins. apartment 2, Davidge block, 17th and Farnam, is quite the most enthusiastic designer of fashions I've met. I just love to skip tip there for an hour for a little plan ning for one of my customers, for of course I can't always find what they want, and I want, ready-to-wear. Then its samples, sketches and clippings, together with artis- ticaiiy loveiy suggestions wnicn are forthcoming from this talented young lady. If you want something unusually lovely and fascinating, send me something of the idea you have, and a detailed description of yourself, and just see what Miss Coe will "dream" for you! Her prices are most pleasantly reasona- ble, too, which makes the dreams come true. I told my story to a flower j That sheltered in a dell, It nestled by a laughing stream, Whose tinkling waters fell. And. every May it comes again, Just in the self -same place, And opens as it listens to The story of her face. Memories by Snapper W. H. Pitcher (From the English Review.) Faultlessly Lovely T S the finish bestowed on the x tailleur costume by that most wondrous achievement of the French people, the Trefousse kid gloves. Thompson-Belden's aj;e featuring a fascinatingly perfect selection of these in every voguish suit shade of the season's modish caprices. For wear with the inevita ble navy suit and frock," brown gloves to match, oxfords of the same shade. To be a bit different, there are some heavy stitched navy gloves to carry out a color scheme started by the ' navy hosiery. Fashionably fascinating, thorough ly captivating are the dainty white and pastel shades, while there's a delightful French piquancy in the 12-button length to crush on the arm, somewhat akwardly exposed by the bell-shaped sleeves of tlie new frocks and dolman wraps of bewitching loveliness. Surpassing All Previous Displays of a Brilliant Season A RE the chapeaux offered by the Nebraska Clothing company's millinery department, 15th and Far nam, in anticipation of the opening of one of Omaha's foremost country clubs this week. Of extrame be- comingness are the countless num bers of charming pattern models from the world's foremost creators, and reproductions of fashion's love liest evolved in the art-designing rooms of this popular shop. To complete the charm of any costume are the Tuscan straws in black and cream. Quite inspired are the trims adorning their airy transparency- maline, novelty ostrich and jet. En- meshed purple velvet pansy petals, rich velvet ribbon streamer,, and a great silver blue bunch of raisins all g0 to make enchanting a French blue horse-hair hat. Of the same fabric fashion's newest favorite is the little green bonnet with fluff of maline in the back which discloses uniquely charming vine leaves sprin kled nonchalantly over the crown. Great poppies of rose and mauve in spired by the spirit of youth make yet more lovely the dircctoire model of rose. Hundreds of hats from which to choose, all of equal loveli ness and charm, ultra-distinction in every line! Vibrant With the Spirit of Eternal Youth A ND LOVELY in the fascinating new season's fabrics, silver tones, tricotine, whipcords, serges ana veiours, peculiarly striking in their color combinations are the p0at values up to $75, which the F. W. Thorne Shop, Eighteenth and Farnam, is placine on soecial sale n onWCw r '(m9' 2?-90 andi $30.90. Wraps for every time and clime! The Joyee Toyee box of Japanese surprises $1.00 made a delightful May basket this week, i ' Six little toys from Japan are we Filled tothe brim with fun and glee Six little toys from Japan. All of us are a source of iun Each a surprise to everyone, Open the box and the fun's begun With six little toys from Japan. It Used to Be ONLY "old maids" who delighted A LL the nice things the Jacobs in a cup of tea, but now the XX Lee Drug Store, Fifteenth and indulgence is quite universal, espe- .i l.t rinrtA thai lirlc n - atllcniHn cially since the lads are returning from overseas, where they, too, ac quired the habit of, afternoon, as well as evening teas.' Mr. Taso of the Nippon Importing company, 218 South Eighteenth street, has a most . extensive collection of en trancingly lovely tea setsj hand painted in bewitchingly beautiful effects, cherry blossom designs in black, white and gold, glowing Ori ental versions of autumn's glory, glorious blue and white cloudy ef fects in shell-thin china are dis played on table trays. All of the designs are also developed in choco late sets, and the prices are unbe lievably low in fact, I can buy for you a chocolate or tea set at almost any price you wish to spend! , - Designed on Lines of Suit Distinc tion ARE THE SUITS, 75 of tliem. which Thome's shop, Eigh teenth and Farnam, are offering in a "spring sale." Latd spring Rus- sian blouse, vestce and box jacket effects, and early fall models, in values to $50 are now priced $25; those above $50 from $65 to $125, are offered at one-third off. Fash- inn'a finest. Ihesel """ITS Art Creations Worthy of the Veriest Connoisseur. THE art creations shown delightful environment in the y the new department at Hospe's Art and Music Store, 1513 Douglas, offer a most comprehensive selection to the art lovers of Omaha. Their dis play of prints is inclusively satis fying, gratifying to a degree. The glowing colors of Maxfield Par rish Garden of Allah and equally fascinating companion picture, the Rubaiyat, are displayed in poly chrome frames of intensely cx- qutsite -effect, the color splashings ?f the frame bringing out every 'yely deta.a of the P'ctues- Art" fu' suggestions are offered on every flde for the decorative plans of the ome: candlesticks of rare beauty, lamps 'of every period, exquisitely unusual. If You've But Small Amount of Money to Spend TiO YOU think you could do bet- ' ipr than in cnpnrl At in. th beautifying of your home? The Sam Newman shop of artistic wall pa- pers, Eighteenth and Farnam, is. showing a greater selection 1 than ever this spring at prices to suit every pufce. Displayed on racks and panels with the borders cut out as they appear on. the wall, making the selection of your home decora tions an easy task. Charmingly simple frocks of black satin are on gracefully draped lines and are fringe or tassel trimmed. I'm Wondering If You Really Appreciate Douglas is doing for the people of ' a. . . a . Omaha? I heard a lady say the other day, "If you want a favor extended with real southern whole heartedness, why just go into that delightful theater drug store!" Her self a southern woman, she was most appreciative. Why, you know they conduct a special checking sys tem just for the convenience of feminine Omaha! And that's only one of the many things they do. The fountain is one of the very loveliest in the city, and you'll find their drink innovations most delightful, You'll Not Need to Worry ABOUT moths this summer if you'll send your suits, furs and wool suits and frocks to the Pantorium, 1515 Jones street, with instructions to clean them and pack in a moth-proof bag or box for summer storage. They have a serv ice which absolutely guarantees that there'll be no moths found in -the garments, providing they're not opened during the summer. Isn't this a relief after worrying to pack things carefully' at home, only to find the nasty little holes in the fafl? A scientific cleaning service "this! ' "v J ) I ) V ' i Every Woman OF feminine longings, daintiness and refinement finda most fas cinating wardrobe-trunk of prac tical use, and smart appearance. In my "poking around"; I've found in one of Omaha's most exclusive stores, Orchard & Wilhelm's, 'four! J Sixteenth, trunks ol a luxurioushe'ss not to be denied trunks to rouse a J" "wishfulness" in any breai-t sliding, hanging racks with '.angers for two piece dresses, suits and skirtst laun- . dry bag, partitioned jeweiry drawer, spacious hat compartment and a locking device that locks all drawers ' at once. Built so attractively thai ; they're at once a decoration for any room. They're pleasingly substan tial. Of three-ply wood, they're veneer covered and interlined with hard fiber which makes them "stay" attractive. All the metal parts are of steel, brass plated and polished. They're furnished with snaps and Yale locks, earmarks of very ex pensive trunks. They're ' priced as ' low as $32.50 and $42 50. While aristocratically impressive , affairs are those priced at $57.50. Taffeta frocks on bouffant lines, arranged at the back in a sort of bustle drapery,-are a spring fashion note of interest. . Even the Best THE most expensive- and most rare among rugs shows quite grievously the wear and tear .of the winter months. Furnace dust and grime has become embedded and it is really impossible to clean the rugs thoroughly enough at home to bring out the colors we found so delight ful in the rugs when new. They're lifeless, flat and almost "slick," too, and there is but one satisfactory remedy! Tyler 345, Dresher Bros.. Twer'ty-second and Farnam. They'll clean your rugs . with amazing ef ficiency and have them back in so short a time that you'll almost think, there's been "magic" employed. Their rug workers take great pride in repairing invisibly any worn spots found. ,3 Fascinating Fancies. A LARGE field-flower bow in col orful combination is a novelty trimming for a drooping brim straw hat, introduced by a clever and wide ly known American milliner. Hats of white organdie, made of petal-staped sections in graduating sizes is another exquisite millinery creation designed in America. - Straw thread embroidery on hats of taffeta -is a smart and unique trimming on some decidedly mod ish American-designed spring mod els. t Small turbans of moire silk are in -black and in navy blue. These are draped models and are untrimmed save for a small flat jet ornament or pin. e e Sport hats of cretonne and chintit are featured by some of the leading American originators of millinery tasnions. it