THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: MARCH 21, 1920.
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SILENT VOTE
0F.170MEN TO
SWAY BALLOT
Chicago Woman Lawyer Says
.High Cost of Living Will
Be Big Campaign
Issue in Election.
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Washington, March 20. The wo
men are "the silent vote" in the
next presidential election. They
will decide that election beyond any
Vtoubt.
) This is the opinion of Miss Flor
ence King:, president of the Na-
, tional Woman's Association of
Commerce, of Chicago, who has
asked the democratic and republi
can national committees to send a
speaker to the annual convention of
the business women of the country,
which is to held at Columbus, O.,
next July. Miss King is a patent
attorney, and the only woman who
ever won a case before the supreme
court of the United States. This is
the first time an organization of
business women has. asked the. two
political parties to state their case.
In sending invitations to the na
tional committees to state their
case, Miss King announces that the
, high cost of living is the issue.
VGrett Silent Vote."
"The cartoonists and the . para
graphers doubtless will have a lot
of fun with me when I say the wo
men constitute the great silent vote
in the coming election," said Miss
1 King. However, the real .fun will
come when tne silent vote is
counted.
"I refer to the woman who is en
gaged in the greatest business in
the world that of keeping an Amer
ican home together. I mean the wo
man who has a dinner pail to fill
sixy mornings a week and three chil
dren to get off to school five morn
ings a week. That job should be
made as easy as possible for her,
but'we seem to be doing everything
possible to make it as hard as pos
sible. These are the women whose
votes are going to count in the com
ing election.
"The issue will be the full dinner
pail, and I do not believe the politi
cians will be able to sidestep it with
anjKarguments or theories in regard
to tlte league of nations or how to
run the railroads; or any other sub
ejects that no not touch this high cost
;of living. The women of the country
can- name- the next president, and
.that is why we business women want
to hear what the party platform
makers have to say. .
15,000,000 Will Register.
"The best iigures obtainable prior
to the census just being tabulated,"
continued Miss King, "show that
15,000,000 women will, in all prob
ability, register. With these women
thinking alike on any one national
subject, it is easy to see that they
will decide the next presidential
election.
"It seems to me that the candi
dates had better say something on
the high cost of living, and say it in
good big black type in their plat
forms," concluded Miss King, "for
I am confident that the man who
can prove his serious intentions on
this subject will be the one who will
address the folks assembled on the
east front of the capitol on or about
noon of March 4, 1921."
"What do you think of a woman
for a place in the Cabinet?" Miss
King was asked.
"By all means,"' she answered,
"and I think the totals in the next
election will bring, such an appoint
ment by the man who will have been
elected by the women of the United
States.". '
Two Girl Shoplifters
Ply Trade for Years;
"Are Pest to Society"
London. March 20. Two beau
tiful, fashionably dressed young
women, Maggie Hughes and Diana
Black, have qualified as the two
"cleverest shoplifters in the world."
In the Central criminal court here
the presiding magistrate, lifter re-
' viewing their shoplifting career
through London's most exclusive
stores, sentenced them to 18 months'
hard labor in prison.
"This is the most amazing case I
t ever tried," said the judge. "These
two girls have been proven most
adept in their 'profession.' They are
the cleverest shoplifters in the world
and they are too dangerous to be at
large. They are a pest to society."
The two girls had been robbing:
London shops for years, according
to detectives who finally succeeded
in rounding them up. They covered
their tracks so well that in no single
case, except the last one, have the
stolen goods ever been recovered.
Children Not Vaccinated
Barred From School; Sues
Francestown, N. H., March 20.
William Bassett,well-to-do resi
dent of this town, has brought suit
against the New Hanipsire State
' board of Education, seeking to com
pel the board to educate his two
" daughters, aged 12 and 16 years.
Bassett charges that for three years
the children, whom he would not
allow to be vaccinated, had not been
allowed to attend public schools.
Bassett has filed as evidence cer
tificates of three physicians to ful
fill the law on exemption of his
children from vaccination. Bassett
declares that in spite of these" certifi
cates the b,oard of health of this
town has not permitted the two girls
to go to public schools with other
children.
, , Judge Pike of superior court has
appointed Thomas D. Luce of
Nashua as master to hear evidence
. in this unusual case, the first of its
" kind in New Hampshire.
Real Estate Dealer Buys
Plane to Show Farm Lands
Arkansas City, Kan., March 20.
: An airplane is being used by a real
estate dealer here to show farm
land to prospective buyers. The first
result of the new scheme was the
; tale of 320 acres, 18 miles west of
here, Only 30 minutes were con
sumed in looking the land over from
the air. . ,
' " From 150000 to 170.000 transport
workers in England are threatening
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O.B.W J "EVERYBODY STORE . : :
The First Spring Days 'Find Burgess-Mash
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Exceptional Values in
, New Spring Fabrics I
Offered Monday , X
To Fill th
e Needs of
Every,
Mam Woman
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Handsome Spring Dresses
Made of Wool Tricotihe
$29.50
Made of a material of smartness and service and wanted by women who
j want to look cleverly gowned and they also meet the need of women in" industry i
who require garments of exceptional service.' Designed in modish and beeom-l
' inir atvlea: some miita simnle. others attractively trimmed in braid and buttons.
A variety of styles including straight line, Eton jacket, Russian blouse, peplum,
and other popular effects. Priced exceptionally low at $29.80. '
The New Spring Coats
Are Charmingly Useful ,
The Sports Coats for women possess a new grace a more definite youth-,
fulness than ever before.
They give a suppleness of effect, and a most decided impression of vigor
and strength to the wearer. " ' ;; ' '
There are so many different styles that each requirement is met, in fabric,
color, form and utility. .
Priced from i . .
$29.50 Up V
Beautiful New Suits
Designed for Spring Wear ;
What a joy to lay off the heavy winter coats, and feel the1 freedom that
lighter garments give, especially when the new suit brings with it so, much style
and gracefulness as are conferred upon the wearers of these newest Spring gar
ments, that are ready for the delightful Spring days.
Fabrics, colors, decorative touches, combine for the most effective results
that Spring suits have known. , ,
You'll be especially pleased withour assortment of new models priced from
ish Ready
and. Child
Milli
$39.50 Up.
Socoao1 Floor
Yesterday Was the First Day of Spring
This feeling finds expression in the renovation
v
TJ71TH Spring comes the all-pervading sense of renewal.
W of our homes and in the freshening of our wardrobes.
. Our store is radiant with the fullness of Spring stocks in every section all the best that knowl
edge, skill, experience and care could select, and they are in a most gratifying variety. No matter what your plans
for Spring may be how limited or extensive they are this store is ready to co-operate with its patrons in
every way to bring these plans to a happy fulfillment.
Dainty New Blouses
Youthful, Charming and
Serviceable ,
AS WELCOME as Spring herself
are the new Tailored Blouses;
made of finest dimity or hand
kerchief linen.
There are tailored models with
detachable collar, convertible col
lar or the fashionable low collar
that makes such a pretty finish for
J the new Spring suit.
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1UCKCU irunia tauuicu uuiMii
holes and tiny linen frills form the
trimming. ;
The Best Blouse at Every Price
Second Floor
March Brings New
Styles in
Separate
Skirts
Elizabeth-Ellen Toilet Goods
Every woman who is interested in aids to beauty, and what
real woman "isn't, likes to know what materials, and under what
conditions they are made. ' The Elizabeth-Ellen Toilet Articles
carried exclusively by the Burgess-Nash Company will fulfil any
promise' or demand made in the interests of beauty.
Main Floor.
Colors new; new ways
of pleats: new ideas in
pockets and belts surely
the vogue of the separate skirt
will be greater than ever. And
none are smarter than these
Plaid Wool Skirts
Priced at
$16.50 and up
Every well' equipped Spring
wardrobe should have at least one
such skirt. It adds variety in
thoroughly delightful way. .
Second Floor
Needed Accessories
Sweaters for Every Occasion
A new and interesting feature of the Sum
mer Sports Sweater is panels of filet crochet,
lined with contrasting colors of georgette; a
novel and attractive change which is very in
teresting. We have them in all styles and colors.
Smart Looking Gloves
New Gloves, perfect companions for the tail
ored suit or dress, are here in all new shades
soft French kid, firm, durable; also of finest
silks. Colors, black, white, ten, gray, dark brown,
champagne; plain or embroidered; at a wide
range of prices. , j. ,.
Fashionable Furs for Spring
Emphasized are the chic small fur scarfs,
which are developed in many original variants of
the mode in one to six-skin scarfs of Russian
Sablej Fisher, Stone, Marten and Hudson Bay
Sable.
Our Dry-Cold Air Storage Vaults protect
your winter furs against moths, theft and fire.
. Experienced attention to repairing and re
modeling now at special summer rates.
Dainty Neckwear for tfaster
-Every little conceit that means so much to
milady's toilet is shown in splendid variety.
Collar and Cuff Sets, Vestees, New Ruffling,
Marabou Scarfs, etcr all very reasonably priced.
Handkerchiefs for Easter
To be right the Easter Handkerchief must be
selected here. There is a wide variety, beginning
with the plain styles, with simple initial and Cor
ner effects, to the magnificent creations of sheer
handspun linen, beautifully embroidered.
Hosiery Adds to the Costume
Soft, shimmery, transparent Silk Hose, per
fect in fit, exquisite in texture, exclusive in
afwia Fnnpv lace hose suitable for only the
very chic hand-embroidered or clocked to .add
a distinguished note to any costume.
' Hartmann
Wardrobe and
Dress Trunks
THE trunk .that keeps your
clothes in perfect condition ,v
not a wrinkle at the end of
the trip. We have a complete
assortment, moderately priced
at $35.00 $42. $.-- ,
$67.50 and up. tjt you- want
perfect satisfaction, buy a Hart
mann trunk.
Faurta Floor
That Is Lovely
and Colorful
EACH hat has the dis
tinction which . de
notes the touch of an artist
maker. Hats that win the
approval of women of
discriminating tastes. As"
to variety, there are
-Small Winged Hats
-Brilliant Silk Hats
f . . .... ,
-Gleaming Straw Hats
-Flower-Garlanded
Hats -. ' '
-Closely Draped ,
Turbans :
Among the hats we have
are those, from such mak
ers as . "
'Ga9e::::: ',::;r'
Bruek-Weisi i r
; '' Rawak : ;
' Cecile, Etc
Priced from $5.00 up. . .
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Unusually Lovely Silk Lingerie
Daintily Fine, Exquisitely Trimmed
At Interesting Prices
LACES and ribbons and soft, lovely silks what woman does not love such charm
ing lingerie as this ! .
Unusual taste is displayed in every detail. And the woman who Is most particu
lar will appreciate how beautifully each garment is made. Certain groups have been
especially priced. i
Silk Gowns,
' SiM SSJSO $7 JO
Silk (Jowns made of good quality Crepe
de Chine, tucked lace and ribbon trimmed
styles.
Silk Camisoles,
$1.50 $175 $U5 '
Camisoles of Crepe de Chine and Siatin, lace and ribbon
trimmed, ribbon strap over the shoulder. '
Billie Burke Pajamas,
$545 $7.50 $8M .
Billie Burke Pajamas of crepe de cfiine and
satin; lace trimmed and hemstitched; pocket
and cord.
Envelope Chemise,
$2M $3J95 $4J95
Silk Envelope Chimise of Crepe de
Chine or Satin, with lace-trimmed yokes,
and ribbon shoulder strap. ( "
Annouhcing the Arrival of 1920
Jack Tar Togs
TO THOSE who want the best in style and quality
these all-purpose garments make a lasting appeal.
They are smart, becoming and exceptionally well made,
.with good-material, double stitched seams, quality trim
mings and fast colors. For little tots, growing youngsters,
misses and mothers, there are Jack Tar Togs in a variety
of designs.
The Correct Ccfrset
for day, evening and sports wear
are here in 1920 models.
AND such an alluring
array to choose from, in
cluding Mme. Irene, Bien
Jolie and Franco Corsets.
Rich in fabrics of gorgeous
Brocades, Trie os, Silk
Broches and Satins.
For evening gowns, discarding ,
the bodice, there is a very lightly
boned Corset of Silk Broche with
elastic inserts at the back slanting (
downward into the waistline.
For day wear there is the top
less models of chamoisette and sat
injswith bands of elastic at the
waistline.
For sports wear there is the Treco. Corset or the combined satin
broche and elastic with but the one adjustment, that being the faa--tening
in front; many models; one for every type of figure, and for
every occasion. ..... ... , ,
Priced from $2.50, $3.50, $5.00 and up.
Sordid Floor '
'"-
Boudoir Coats
By the using of soft, lustrous
silks is fashioned those charming
little coats so easy to slip on over
the nightie, and the most f ascinat-.
ing colors are used
Jonquetto Geranium Pink Blea
Lorraine and Marigold
Trimmings-used are pretty
French flowers topping the pock
ets or fastening the flounce in
place. 1 -
Ruffles and frills, tucks and
folds, add to the finishing effect.
Priced at
$29.50 $32.50
Second Floor
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Pure Irish
Linen Damask
Cloths and Napkins
These are good''' heavy
weight 'quality and are in very
handsome designs and are won
derful values; 2x2 yards cloth,
19.95 each. Napkins, 22x22,
$14.50 dozen.
Madeira Luncheon Set,
$7J95
13-piece, hand made MADEI
RA LUNCHEON SET, consist
ing of 24-inch centerpiece, six
9-inch and six G-inch doilies,
$7.95 set.
Luncheon Napkins,
$8J50 .
Luncheon Napkins These,
have the hand made mosaic cor
ners and are hemstitched; size
14 inches square, and are un
usually good values, $8.50 doz.
Linen Scarf, $23 5
Hemstitched Linen Scnrfi, 18x
' 54 irehea, ?2."5 oa.-h.
Huck Towel, $1M
Hemstitched Linen MUCK
TOWELS;, size 18x34; a won
derful value, and in plain and
fancy designs, $1.00 each.
Silk Lisle Hose $1.50
Women's black or white fine quality silk lisle hose,
full fashioned, full regular made ; foot. $1.50 a pair.
Hosiery that will give splendid satisfaction and wear ex
tremely well. . Mala Floor , ... ' j' v
To Complete Your Smart Spnhg Costume
i You Must Have the Proper Shoes
ABOVE all your shoes must be correct, for, after you have chosen your
Spring costume with such care, the shoes must emphasize instead of
detract from its smartness. Here are a few suggestions : -..
Oxford have a Springtime' airness about them, and they are here in
blacks, browns and colors in the various kinds of leather.
PumDs are always favored. Those
with military heels ot high French
heels, fancy vamp or perfectly
plain. They are both correct, and.
are here in ereat assortments.
High shoes may be what you care
to select. If so. w havp n many
different styles it will be difficult
for you to decide which you pre-
ier. ,
assortments
Large
priced
Pumps from $8.00 up. .
' Oxfords from $10.00 up.
High shoes from $10.00 up
reasonably
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