THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1920.
"MUST FORGET
LARGE PROFITS
TO CUTCOSTS"
Kiwanis Club Speaker Says
. Nation Will Face Grave
Crisis Unless PriGes Are .
Brought Down.
"We've got to drop the idea of
big profits and hcfp bring the cost
ct l'ving down, declared Edwin
Dale White of the Union Pacific
railroad, sneaking at the weekly
iioonrlay meeting of the Kiwanis
club in the Hotel Pontcnclle yester
day. "Unless high prices are brought
down the country will reach one of
the gravest crises in its history' Mr.
White declared. "Strict adherence
to the good fcld constitution will also
help us in our present condition of
imrcst."
The Kiwanis club will meet again
in the Hotel h'ontrne lie next Fri
, day night. Council HlutTs business
men are invited to attend the meet
ing, which is called o plan for the
formation of a Kiwanis club in
Council Bluffs.
J. I.. Correa and W. H. Bubb were
named delegates to the International
Kiwanis convention at Portland,
Ore., from June 18 to 22. Dwyer
Yates and W. B. Tagg arc alternates.
Divorce Court
Divorce Petition.
I'.thel Slefloen agalnut Albert Hirfksrn,
Tlonsupp'CI.
Ma'ry H. BorRi-r agalnat Cecil A. Burger,
extreme cruelty.
Merle Hit-key against Robert Iflckey,
, cruelly.
Bertha Collins against Arthur Collins,
extreme cruelty.
Illdtla Kelpln against George A. Kelpln,
cruelly.
Divorce Decrees.
Thclnia Clayton from Frank Clayton,
cruelty.
Lena St. II a herstroh from John C. Ha
bersurnh', cruelty.
Pa ill J. Winkler from Lottie Winkler,
cruelty. .
Sea Totu from Peter Totu, cruelty.
Kiwanians to Take
Active Interest In
Free Bridge Plans
The Kiwanis club of Omaha will
take a lively interest in promoting
the free bridge, proposition which
has been started by the mayors of
Omaha and Council Bluffs.
During the last week of this
month the clb will hear two speak
ers on this subject, J. J.' HCss of
Council Bluffs to represent the city
across the river and another man,
yet to be selected, to speak "for
Omaha.
Mayor Smith has written to Con
gressman A. W. Jefferis, to learn
whether there a.re any provisions in
the grant for the Douglas street
bridge, which might be taken ad
vantage of. The mayor advised the
congressmen to antisipate a request
for an act of congress to authorize
the construction of the proposed
free bridge here.
4,497 Queries on Omaha
To C. of C. in 16 Months
In the 16 months ending April 1
just 4,497 answers to Omaha adver
tisements were received by the
Chamber of Commerce, according to
figures tabulated yesterday by Ar
thur Thomas, manager of the pub
licity bureau of the chamber.
Of the number, 116 inquiries were
from foreign countries, located on
every continent on the globe. The
greatest number of inquiries from a
single city came from New York
with 243 communications. Chicago
was second with 179, arid Philadel
phia third, with 138.
New Building Ready.
Phil Kruml, proprietor of the
Whistle Bottling Works, announces
the completion of the new building
at 1131 North Eighteenth street. The
plant is to be equipped with the lat
est sanitary bottling machinery. In
stallation of this equipment is delay
ing the moving of the organization
from its present quarters at 1507
Webster. The plant will soon be
running full capacity. Whistle, al
though a comparatively new bever
age on the market, has acquired
considerable popularity.
when asking
31 delegates
to convention
Fair Voters on Republican
County Committee in Cau
cus Jriday Frame Re
quests for Convention.
The republican women's commit
tee wilt ak the republican county
convention next Tuesday to allow
the women to name 51 of the 63
delegates which Douglas county will
Le entitled to in the state conven
tion at Lincoln, May 18.
This course of action was decided
on ye.-terday afternoon at a caucus
of republican women at their head
quarters, 310 South Nineteenth
street.
The caucus nanftrd a nominating
committee which will consist of the
ward captains. Mrs. Draper Smith,
chairman of the women's commit
tee, two representatives from the
country preiincts and one woman
to. represent the colored women
votef
Indorse Ure as Chairman
W. G. Ure was endorsed as chair
man of the new county central com
mittee and Mrs. Draper Smith will
be recommended to the county con
vention for vice chairman of the
central committee. "The women
who will he selected as delegates to
the state convention should under
stand that they will be expected to
go to Lincoln, help write the state
platform and do other wonderful
work, Mrs. Smith announced.
Whet; Mrs. Smith told the women
that she thought they should select
a younger woman than herself far
vice chairman of the county central
committee Mrs. E. C. Townley re
torted by saying, '"You told us that
ekperiece is a good teacher, so we
think we should have you serve for
our vice chairman."
Endorse Maternity Bill.
The women voted to send to the
Nebraska representatives in con
gress a telegram 'endorsing the
CLOTHING COMPANY
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MEN!!
Young Men!
If you are a good judge of fabric, tyle and work
manship
If you think you know an extraordinary Suit value
when you tee it
We want you to come- to this store tomorrow and
investigate this big lot of nobby tingle and double
breasted Suits! We know you'll appreciate the oppor
tunity to save many dollars. ,
Because the same fabrics, the tame workmanship,
fit and finish that are tailored into $40 Suits sold by
other stores are in thete Sif its at $30.00.
Young Men's $30 Suits
On Sale Saturday at . ,
Men's $45 Quality
Spring Suits at . . .
$35
Men's Fine $50 and $55 41 A
Spring Suits at W
IrTtOYS' SPRING SUITS
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A sensational tale of 105 smart-looking, stripe cheviot tuitt, for boys
O to 17 years! Cleverly tailored in the very newett belted model with
slash pocket, and lined with heavy mohair knickert are full cut and
full lined and are built to live genuine tervice and wear! Remember,
there are just 105 Suits and sizes 10 to 17 only! Come eariyl
Worth Every Cent of $12.00
SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY AT
Boys' genuine all-wool Blue Serge Suits in newest belted
all around models sizes 6 to IS Saturday at
Boys' newett style Spring Suits classy wool fabrics and
scores of pretty patterns $20 values Saturday at. . . .
Boys' good quality' all-wool Blue Serge Knickers full
cut and full lined really worth $4 Saturday at
$ BE
$ wan
$10.95
$1 3.95
$3.25
Men's $4.50
PANTS
Good, serviceable Trousers,
'in a great variety of neat,
dark patterns perfectly
tailored throughout of
staunch, durable cotton wor
steds strongly sewed and
well made sizes 28 to 50
waist Saturday at
$2.95
BOYS' CAPS
Stylish ' new caps for
spring and summer wear
79c
Men's $6
PANTS
Only at this store can you
hope to buy Pants of this
high quality at to low a
prici every pair it of thor
oughly dependable quality,
and splendid patterns in
fancy worsteds sites up to
SO waist, at
$3.95
Men's $7
PANTS
A wonderful assortment of
stylish Trousers in the new
est Spring models splendid
ly built of good worsteds,
casslmere and fancy cheviots
in a wealth of neat patterns
28 to 50 waist, at
$4.95
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Men's $9
New Spring Pants
r"ine quality Pantt in wor
steds, clrsimeres and
Scotches guaranteed to fit
perfectly expertly tailored
in scores of dressy stripe and
novelty effects you can
choose from an immense num
ber of handsome patterns in
all the newest colorings
sizes 28 to 48, at
$5.95
Boys' Shirtwaist
Nifty, new patterns, in a
full run of sizes, only
7C
Shepherd-Towner bill, which is in
the interests of maternity welfare.
When the chairman announced
that she expected that the women
would work for the election of the
republican nominees the attendants
expressed their approval by ap
plauding. Announcement was made that the
republican women's committee will
maintain headquarters indefinitely.
Grocer Gets Postponement -On
Sugar Hoarding Charge
Preliminary hearing, for Hy,m:c
Milder, South 1 'Omaha ' grdcer,
charged with hoarding 85,(X)ft pounds
of sugar, was postponed by United
States' Commissioner R. D. Ncely
yesterday by agreement between
Mildcr's attornev and Assistant
United States District Attorney
Peterson. Preliminary hearing for
Isidore Nathan, arrested with Milder
011 sugar hoarding charges, is set for
next Wednesday.
To Recount Progress of
Talmud Torah Society
A full report based upon the
spiritual and financial standards of
the City. Talmud Torah, Jewish in
stitution, since its reorganization in
1917, will be read at the semi-annual
meeting of the organization to be
hfld Sunday' night at the Jewish
synagogue, Nineteenth and Burt
streets. This, announcement was
made by Dr. Phillip Sher, president
of the Citv Talmud Torah.
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Lest You Forget
May we remincl you that
Sunday, May 9th
Is
Mothers' Day
Let us help you greet Iter with
Cobb's Candy or dainty things
to wear.
Mother
My first, friend
and my best friend, ,
I greet this Mother's day,
And to her as many
Wishes send
To bless the hours
From endj to end,
As there are flowers in May.
MAY SALES
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White Sale
Dress Sale
Including the Following:
Silk Sale Undergarment
Sale 1
Corset Sale
"Linen Sectioii"
May White Sale
. On the Floow Below Offering real values
in staples.
?2.f5 72x90 riain
Sheets $2.35
$3.25 81x90 Hem.
Sheets $2.95
$2.50 81x90 Hem.
Sheets $2.25
$3.25 81x99 Plain
Sheets $2.95
$7.50 66x80 White
Blankets . . . .$5.95
40c 27-inch White
Outing Flannel,
yard 32c
35c Cotton Huck
Towels, each.. 29c
75c Heavy" Bath
Towels, ea....59c
80c 42x36 Scalloped
Cases 70c
80c 45x36 Plain
Cases ... .....70c
85c 42x36 Hemstitch
ed Cases 69c
90c 45x36 Plain
Cases 80c
May White Sec
tion oil The
Floor Below
90c Sheer Nainsook,
yard 69c
85c 42-inch Long
Cloth, yd 59c
75c 36-inch Merc.
Batiste, yd. .. .49c
35c Cotton Huck
Towels, ea. ..29c
75c Heavy Batiste
Towels, ea. . . .59c
$2.50 Merc. Napkins,
dozen $1.95
$4.00 72x72 Merc,
cloth, ea $3.25
$5.00 72x72 Imp.
Cloth, ea. ..$3.95
$2.50 72-inch Merc.
Damask, ea. .$1.98
$3.1)0 72-inch extra
fine Imp. Merc.
Damask, yd. $2.45
$7.50 22-inch Nap
kins to match,
dozen $6.25
Believing in the merchant's obligation to serve, it is our constant aim to act 83 the agent of our customers.
Securing for them the maximum value obtainable in the kind of merchandise-they expect from us. May we re
peat that what we.sell is first carefully inspected and approved by us, and then guaranteed to our customers.
No seconds, no imperfects, no irregulars.
For years we havpty in this city the
veloped into populari sold and really de-"
"La Camille" Front Lace Corset
Xo corset made combines more character, comfort, quality, shapeliness,,
;:1id luxury. ' ,
It is classed for Ihree reasons amongthe expensive corsets. For perfection of
form, durability of materials, accuracy of fit. They are unequaled.
Our relations with this plant enabled us to secure their surplus stock in
many splendid numbers at a price that really astonished us by its liberality.
For Saturday We Offer the "La Camille" Corsets
In what we believe will prove the most notable sale of
its kind.
The materials are of pink and white' Batiste, Cou
1il, Poplin and Brocade. Models to care for the slim,
the stout, the young, the mature; high, medium and
low busts.
Models which have sold up to $7.00, Saturday $3.90 -t
Models which have sold up to $10.00, Saturday $4.90
. Models which have sold up to $15.00, Saturday $6.90
Saturday will be an exciting day in this section.
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Ready-to-Wear Section
The time has arrived when we watch our stock with particular care. We believe"
Saturday is the psychological day to sell
Silk and1 Cotton
Undergarments
in Our May Sale
Economy the keynote in pricings and of
ferings gathered for this sale of soft cottons
and dainty silks.
Gowns, camisoles, envelopes and pajamas
of finest texture and workmanship, reduced
and economically priced.
New groupings Saturday with additions of
WHITE PETTICOATS AT $2.45, $3.45, $4.45
White sateen with double panel for sum
mer wear.
A table of this beautiful underwear; hand
embroidered in dainty designs, offered at at
tractive prices. . , .
PHILIPPINE GOWNS AND ENVELOPES,
at $3.95, $4.95, $5.95.
lummer garments, daintily finished of fine '
sheer materials. A table of wonderful
vlues.
GOWNS AND ENVELOPES AT $2.95.
Coats
We have grouped the expensive gar
ments into one price lot, and offer the
choice of these splendid garments, repre
senting the height of Spring Fashion, and
exceedingly practical for use In all tem
peratures, priced up to $125, at
$75-
In this section numerous garments
will bt found grouped at attractive and
worth-while prices.
Coats at $29.75 and $47.50.
Dresses at $14.75, $29.50 and $39.75. I
Suits at $29.75, $43.75 and $57.50.
Wash Skirts at $3.95, $4.95 and $5.95.
Children's
White Undergarments
Drawers at 29c, 39c, 49c. (
Bloomers at 59c, 79c, 89c.
Trincess Slips 89c, $1.29.
White Dresses, $1.98, $2.98.
Wash dresses at $2.49, $3.49.
' Children's hats at $3.95, $5.95.
Small : Folks'
Wear .
Delightfully economical are the pricing
of the different sales in this section de
voted to wearables for all the ages from
babyhood to the sweet girl graduate.
SUITS AND DRESSES
Are Included in our May economy sale
and many attractive groups are fea
tured for Saturday's selling.
Suits at $33.50, $43.50, $57.50
Dresses at $26.00, $36.00, $46.00
Tricolette Blouses
Saturday, at $4.90
A splendid offering of fancy
tricolette 'blouses in all the leading
shades offered at prices much be
low their regular selling. A slip
over model with short sleeves and
belted back, and one that promises
to be most popular the coming sea
son. Colors are gold, sand, copen,
navy, black, emerald, rose and
white.
Wash Blouses
at $2.95 and $5.95
Dainty organdia, batiste and
sheer lawns in attractive models
are specially priced.
BLOUSES AT $1.00 EACH.
A clean-up sale of wash blouses
that are slightly soiled or mussed,
splendid values and most reasonable.
Our May Sale of Silks
has been amazingly appreciated. Such stock of silks as we have is going to be
offered to you at prices you can afford to pay. They are much below the
present market.. Saturday we feature whites:
All White Plaid Silk Poplin, yard,
at '....$2.95 and $3.95
All White 40-inch Baronet Satin $4.95
All White 40-inch Jersey cloth, $4.95
All White 36-inch Habutai, yd., 98c
Several groups of colored silks In
, Taffetas, . Messalines, Crepes,
etc. . .$1.00, $2.69, $2.95, $3.25, $3.95
Printed and plain Georgette, won
derful patterns, yd $2.95
Dr ses for Housewear White Aprons
The May Sale of Women's Hats
Saturday at 9 a. m.
Presents a wonderful choice selection of the better grade seasonalbe
hats at prices you will want to pay.
A clean-up sale of splendid values in fancy straws in the darker
shades, trimmings of flowers, ostrich and fancy feathers. Black, navy,
green and brown the leading colors.
Formerly Selling
to $16.50 each at
$croo
Each
Note the time of sale and remember there is an advantage in an
early selection'.
Su. unlay a group of splendid quality
wash dresses, of gingham and percale, fash
ioned in attractive Models are offered priced
specially at
$3.00 each
Some are slightly mussed and soiled but
are wonderful values.
Cobb's Candies for
Mothers' Day
Special boxes, just the kind that you will
want for the dearest sweetheart in the world.
Luscious Bon Bons, Chocolates and confections '
of rare combinations and flavors, artistically
packed in great varieties, from $1.00 to $7.00.
Baskets filled with jellies, jams and confections
tor the invalid, specially priced.
CHOCOLATE MARSH MALLOW FUDGE.
A delicious Chocolate Fudge with a thick,
velvety mafshmallow center and then dipped
In rich buttery chocolate, special, 80c lb.
CREOLE PECAN PRALINES, 10c.
The candy of the south, made from Louisi
ana sugar and sweet Pecan halves. Special 10c
each for Mother's Day.
CARAMEL ROLL.
Rich, creamy center, log shape and then
rolled in luscious caramel and sprinkled with
- fresh cocoanut. My it's good, speeial 60c a lb
Our Toilet Goods' Section
Works on a small margin at these Saturday prices
indicate.
Palmolive Soap, 3 for 25c.
Java Rice Powder, 39c.
50c size Listerine, 35c.
Pebeco Tooth Paste, 39c.
Thomas Kilpatrlck Rice
Powder, 19c.
Pond's Vanishing Cream,
for 19c.
Talcolette Talcum, 19c.
Xon Spi, 39c.
Cuticura Soap, 19c.
Mavis Talcum, 19c.
Mentholatum, 19c.
Hasfcin's hard water' Cas
tile Soap, 7iic cake.
Bring a newspaper cou
pon for a FREE sample of
Pepsodrnt, the modern
Tooth Taste.
MENS SHIRTS
Are In great demand and very scarcp.
Saturday we hammer the price of Silk Shirts.
Selling an interesting group marvelously attractive
stripes, selling up to $13.50, each $7.65.
CHINA SECTION.
Not a large department but select articles here are
chosen for their artistic metit a3 well as practical
value: '
42-piece set Chantilly white English Porcelain,
$12.50 for the set.
42-piece set dainty blue and white rose pattern,
$21.00 for the set.
42-piece set Rex white china, $35.00 for the set.
42-piece set black Greek Key pattern, $37.50 for the
set.
All above in open stock; buy the articles you want.
Two small lots of bib and
fancy aprons in fine organ
die, trimmed with 'lace and
embroidery, to close out the
lot, special for Saturday
25c and 98c
Footwear of
Character
Featuring lace oxfords In
black and brown, in kid and
calf leathers with Hygienic
heels
$12.00 to $20.00
Women's Hose
A Startling Sale Saturday.
79c a pair
for fine yarn, fiber, mercer
ized and lisle hose, in black,
white, brown and all popular
colors.
This is en exceptional
group of small lots in fash
ioned and semi-fashioned
shapes, selling today at $1.00
and $1.25 pair.
Should make a record Sat
urday at 79(11 pair.
Saturday on the SQUARE
A sale of ribbons at 45c
and 65c.
Two interesting lots of
splendid fancy ribbons that
bring visions of the old
days, at 45e.
An attractive group of
plain and fancy taffetas,
satins and pretty plaid rib
bons suitable for hair rib
bons, trimmings and fancy
work, at 65c.
Ribbon-of the better
sort, w'ide and medium
widths, satins, taffetas,
plaids, brocades and moire.
A splendid assortment for
all kinds of fancy work
and trimmings.
RIBBON NOVELTIES
Slightly soiled novelties
at H off their regular
price. Indudes camisoles,
bags, flowers and various
pretty novelties.
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