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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 2, 1920)
THE BEE: OMAHA. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2. 1920. T" Brief City News from Uonjamin K. Currency because, nho olleeed he did not provide enough currency for her support llctuiu Depot Denial of the re port that tho Hock Island would dis continue use of the Great Western frelffht donot in Omaha Tuesday night was made by Rock Island of ficials yesterday. Clult Orgunlacs An organlxatlon meeting of the North Side club was held last nlk'ht In the Prairie Park clubhouse. 2607 Ames avenue. The club was organized for civic welfare and social purposes. Nume tlrotoml A careless clerk at Ellis Island dropped the last name of Semann Saab Majahad when he came to the United States SI years ago. Yesterday it was legally re stored In the district court. New Piano in Service A Do Havl- land airplane passed through Omaha: incut building to the extent of $1,000 ljoteil the safo of the Omaha Heed nnd Knttun company. 40 South Sixteenth street, of $70 cash Tues day. A s,ust of the Hotel Castle saw the robbers escape in an auto mobile Former Teacher 1Ich Ktta Smith, teacher.nnd principal In Omaha schools from 1894 until threo years ao when her health failed, died of heart failure at the home of her sister, Mrs. O. MorU-nson. 6113 Florence boulevard, Tuesday night. KunerHl services will be held today at 4 p. in. in the home of Mrs. Mortctison. Kwil on Sale First sin of Christ mas appeared at the pohtofflee building yesterday in the apoearanco of a Ked Cross stand and a uni formed Red Cross worker selling Ked Cross seals for letters and Christum package. The money will bo used to old in the Ked Cross dilvu against tuberculosis. ; On Cruise Ueut. Comniund or F. H. Melmidy. assistant naval in spector of Omaha, received orders yesterday to report to Mare Island, Cal.. to prepare for executive duties us commander of the IT. 8. Denver yesterday en route to Cheyenne where it will be used by the Chey enne division of the government air mail service. ; Fire Routs Tenant Tenants of the Dallas apartments. 25B4 Marey street, were routed from their beds by fire at 6:S0 yesterday morning. The fire started from an overheated steam pipe and damaged the apart- iecording to .Mis. t:. miouso, land lady. leaves Only Four CiKiirs Con stable loXt only four cigar when he carried out a writ of execution on the Gayety OiKar company, X& 1 2 Harney street, Tuesday in behalf of the Omaha Wholesale Cnndy com pany. Yckitn Loot Safe Two yeggs Frvciiiiin Imprinlnc The cundi tnn of .1. W. Krecman, former l'ilici nmn who wna shot by 1U.h wife lust Thursday nisht, was reported improved Inst night. RcJwtM 'urri'iu llozcl Currency vun k ran ted a divorce yesterday on n cruise to South America. Nash Gomb&my HOME-MADE PASTRIES in , the new Tatry Section in the Downstairs Store of the new build-in-?. x BUY YOUR XMAS CANDY in the new Candy Department on the Main Floor of the new building. "everybodt's store l l he 0 Of Christinas fsHOPEARm pint . Is in the'Minds of Every Man, Woman and Child After They Have Visited Wonderland's Toytown in the Downstairs Store of Our New Building Every Woman in Omaha Will Be Interested in This Great Holiday Sale of Thursday We Will Continue Our Annual Christmas Gift Sale of Philippine Lingerie $2.95 $3.95 Yesterday our entire main floor of the new building was filled with these beautiful garments that women love to wear. Hundreds of women were buying for their own use and for Ghristmas gifts for there is no garment more appreciated by a woman than Beautiful Hand-Made Hand-Embroidered Garments 'such as gowns, envelope chemise, petticoats, camisoles, etc. Made in dozens of exquisite styles of the finest quality nainsook, batiste, pearline and longcloth. Em broidered by hand in wonderful designs. Beautifully trimmed with satin ribbon, heavy double scalloped edges and eyelets. No exchanges, no returns and no phone calls accepted. Main Floor New Building. Gossard Corsets At V2 and Less Than Regular Prices This is the first time that the factory has allowed a reduction on the prices of their new models, and as soon as we received permission from them, we decided to give you the greatest values in Gos sard corsets that you have ever had. Thursday We Will Place a Large Assortment on Sale at $1.95, $2.50, $3.95, $4.75, $5.95 and $6.50 Which Is Less Than the Manufacturing Cost Every corset is a late model taken from our enormous stock and re duced in price y and less. Women who have worn Gossard corsets have found them unequalled for service and comfort. Included are corsets of such materials as BROCHE BATISTE SATIN COUTIL BROCADE Etc. Made in styles to fit every figure. A Large Assortment of Gossard Brassiers At 29c, 39c, 62c, 96c, $1.95 and $3.45 Gossard brassieres fit perfectly and give the smooth, flat back, graceful shoulders and firm bust lines so desired by the well groomed women. They have beauty, style as well as comfort and are an extreme value at these prices, which are Less Than the Manufacturing Cost All sizes, on sale Thursday on the second floor. In order to give our usual efficient service, appointments will be made for fitting after the sale. Tossard newt It Is a Real Pleasure to Make Your Dainty Christmas Garments on the " Free" Sewing Machine There are many tucks and raffles on tHe dainty frocks which add to their attraction and they would seem very complicated to many who make their own clothes, but with "The Free"sewing machine and the many attach ments, the most difficult things become mere child's play. We would be pleased to have you call at our New Sewing Machine Department Now Located on the Fourth Floor and let us 'demonstrate to you "The Free." It is guaranteed for life, payments as low as Your $1.00 a Week Don't Wait Pick Out Your Christinas Cards In Plenty of Time Don't let any friend be missed. Here are just the right sentiments for everyone ; and here are conventional good wishes that give the correct remembrance to even the casual acquaintance. We have a wonderful as sortment of cards, calendars, tags, seals, . Christmas deco rations, etc., in the new de partment on the main floor of the new building. Min Floor. Sewing Machine Floor Samples Special! The Oakwood 4-drawer, drophead sewing machine, com plete with attachments, 10-year guarantee, at $40.00. Singer drophead, complete with attachments, $50.00. ' New Home Rotary, 4-drawer, drophead, $50.00. We do hemstitching and picot edging. ' Fourth Floor Hand Made Christmas Gifts' are always so acceptable to those who thoroughly appreciate them, but have no spare moments in which to do hand sewing. In the fancy goods section are many attractive stamped goods that would make beautiful gifts, among them luncheon cloths, buffet sets, scarfs and pillow cases, all stamped in simple, effective designs such as cross-stitch, lazy daisy and outline embroidery which can be quickly and easily made. Semi-Annual Sale of Hand Embroidered Models PRICE Hand-embroidered models, including luncheon seta, buffet sets, scarfs, centerpieces, pillows, nightgowns, combination baby dresses, children's dresses, rompers, aprons, are placed on sale for quick clearance. Some are slightly soiled from handling and counter display, but every piece is a wonderful bargain. D. M. C. crochet thread, sizes from 15 to 70, white only, at 18c ball. . An Opportune Sale of Beautiful Ribbons Just in time for securing ribbons for making Christmas novelties or for Christmas gifts. There is a wonderful assortment of ribbons in messaline, satin and moire stripes, jacquard, Roman stripe, checks and fancy Dresden. They are in all the fa vored shades from 6 to 1 2 inches in width. A most unusual value at 19c a yard. Main Floor. 19c YARD A' Dainty, Hand Made Collar at $2.00 Makes a Vary Appropriate Christmat Gift At a Great Saving. Nothing could be more dainty than these Eastern Isle hand made collars made by the Filipino needlewoman, who makes her living by her skill in putting together, stitch by stitch, beauti ful hand-embroidered designs and scal loped eoe in her handwork which al ways appeals to the American women. Specially priced at $2.00. Mela Ivory Finish Toilet Accessories always make attractive Christmas gifts and our large assortment is so complete' that one may select just as few or many pieces as one wishes, including the var ious manicure and toilet articles such as shoe horns, button hooks, cuticle knives, trays, hand brushes, powder box es, jewel boxes a'nd perfume bottles. The more elaborate gifts are manicure sets, dressing sets for men and women and also vanity cases. Floor. Children Can Hardly Believe Their Eyes When They Visit TOYTOWN There is so much to see and hear that you will have to come day after day to see it all. There is always something new going on that you haven't seen before. ' There i3 Santa Claus waiting to find out what every little boy and girl wants for Christmas; there is "Peter Pan," the cunning little pony that is the de light of every one that sees him, for he can do all kinds of tricks, can answer questions, dance, and many other things that real actors do; there is a cage of real live monkeys, and then there is cn orchestra of five chil dren, who play for the pony anU have regular con certs. And the toys there are so many that you can't begin to describe them all toys that you have never seen before and toys that every child must have at all times. Among the(many are m Shoo Fly Rocking Horses Rocking and Swinging Horses Velocipedes Coaster wagons Children's furniture Doll furniture Ten Pin Sets Boys' Cannons Tool Chests Mechanical Trains Electrical Trains Building Blocks . Kitchen Cabinets Kitchen Wash Sets Structo Sets Boats Drums Automobiles Kiddy Kars Igo Kars Sleds ' Artificial Christmas Trees Reversible Game Boards' Kindergarten Sets Games, all kinds Dolls, imported and domestic Dolls, hand painted Dolls, rag Dolls, character Dishes, all kinds Organettes Toy Pianos Horns and Trumpets Humpty-Dumpty Circus
