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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 14, 1920)
-v j ... . .... .s. . . .t . ....... . ... . .... . .- ..... - .7 THE BEE: OMAHA, 'TUESDAY. DECEMBER 14, 1920. 9 i 9sJ Brief, City News Looklntf for Sen. -Mrs. Jtmaa fill. Hsple of Oalalooaa, la., haa asked , the AsaoclaUd Charttiaa of Omaha to aaslat in localng her mlsalnc 16-yoar-old eon, J. Gilbert Gllllaple. To Improvo' Vlartnot -The city ' counciV Approved .plans of th rall roadi t6 remodel tha Tenth etreet viaduct to a roadway of concrete on a aupentructura of ateel. Killed bt Narco?r Arthur nice, 424 North Sixteenth atreet, died yes terday fron. an overdoce of narco tica, according to statements made to the polite by his wife. Lulu. Nurne DIcr Mlas Gertrude Helm, l-year-ol(l nurse at the Omaha Emergency , hokpltal, Tenth and DouRlas streets, did Sunday morn Imr of pneumonia, contracted while waltinK on patients In the hospital. Would Stop Paroles. Dr. Jennie Callfns, social and welfare . worker, at a niertlngr of the Omaha Phil osophical society recommended a law compelling men convicted of assault to spend every day of their sentences in the penitentiary. Tolstoi to Be Here. Count Leo Tolstoi, Russian philosopher", will ma through Omaha December 16 at 8:30 a. m. enrdute to Los Angeles, according o a telegram received yes-tr-rduy by the general passenger a-rcnt of the Union Pacific. Stolon Pouch Found A mall pouch from tho Webster street rail road station was found by polloe yesterday on Fifteenth street be tween Webster and Burt streets. The pouch was empty.' Postofflce inspectors reruse to discuss tne case. . Want Kcrolvlmr Fund. A city charter amendment providing; for a public improvement revolving iuna will be recommended to the legisla ture this winter, it was announced bv the mayor and city efcmmlselon- ers yesterday, following an informal conference. . ' Fmois "Cftoluifr Period." iludge W. W. labauKh recommended a "cooling period" between the incep tion and trial of divorce cases, in the hope that a reconciliation may be effected, at a meetln of tha Dousrlas county bar association at the Chamber of Commerce. . Macaroni Causes Riot Prisoners x at the county Jatlbeat on the bars Sunday night and yelled tin tneir lunga ached in protest against the constant serving of macaroni on the tiriunn tahin. fio for breakfast Mon day morning they had breakfast of bread ana water but no macaroni, Trios To End Life Mrs. Martha Varn, 83. 9124 Leavenworth atreet, attempted to Commit suicide yes terday by swallowing U grains of poison tablets. Her nusoana, m. j. Yam. told Dollce she had made other attempts as the result of grief over the death of a former nusoana. Sot Playground Hearing The city Council, yesterday issHied an invita tion, to taxpayer to be present In the council chamber Monday when a decision will be reached on a plan to ar nuire nronerty for a - Play ground at Grant and Lake Streets between Twenty-flfth and Twenty Sixth streets. . ' "i . Child Bitten ly Dor. "Willis tSands. 7, son of C. F. Sands, 1745 South Twenty-seventh street, was bitten by a dog yesterday In front pf tha horns of E. V. Btoopsr, 1746 Pouth Twenty-seventh street.' The flog was taken the Hunane so ciety "shelter? at Eleventh and Nicholas street -for observation for symptoms Of rMea. . " ' Bolnrlnno All JDrlve. "ft. Perry, general secretary of " the Interna tional Rotary (flubs of America, has appe.Ved to th 750 Rotary clubs of America to alfl.ln raising $86,000,000 lor Europea relief,- A.B. Currier head of 4h Smah,aV Roury club, stated yesterday the local organiza tion would da Its bit. Rouses F.sthusiasm. An enthus iasUc audience gave close attention to an address at Bethel Baptist Church Sunday evening on the value of the Kattonal Association for Ad i '. s ., '.' 1 ' . vancemant of Colored People, by Dr. O. M. Waller of Cornell university, Ithaca. N. Y. Tha meeting closed with remarks by H. W. Black, presi dent of tha local branch. v ' Explains Trade Bureau. Ansel R. Clark of tha bureau of fnrwls-n and domeatle commerce, Washington, D. ' C, cenferred yesterday with tha for eign trade and commerce committee of tha Chamber of Commerce con cerning tha establishment of a for eign trade bureau In Omaha. The committee will make a report to tha executive committee on the sugges tions made by Mr. Clark. Must Serve as Juror. District Judge Troup refused yesterday ' to excuse M. C. Van DerVeer, manager of tha Farmers. Supply company, from Jury service, despite the fact that Van Derveer offered to get a physician's certificate to show he wasn't physically fit. Others met with much the same treatment, .ex cepting W. H. Murray, assistant gen eral passenger agent of the' Union 1'aclfio railroad, who waa excused for one week. ' On .Way to America. John I. Tamlnoslan, 4912 Chicago street, haa received word from Miss Adelaide S. Dwlght, personal service division for the Near East Relief headquar ters In New York, through the Omaha branch, that a fund of $760 sent by him and Omaha frlenda to Ma nephew Dlran Tamlnoslan, In Beirut, Syria, haa been delivered and Mr. Tamlnoslan Is on hie way to America. Nishan Uallozlan, brother-in-law of Dr. John Baptist, 604 Barker block, Is reported to be "re turning to America with Tamlnoslan. Bishop Draws Applause. Bishop Erneat V. Shayler of Nebraska drew applause at the First Methodist church Sunday night, when he re ferred to tho present Irish situation as an effort to effect a breach be tween "the two greatest Protestant 1 and English speaking nations of the world." The bishop summed up the Work done by. the Lambert confer ence at London which he attended. Will Ak New Bids. The city council decided yesterday to adver tise January 1 for new bids for re paving Hortieth street from Cuming to Hamilton. Flection Assured. J. H. Bev eridge, superintendent of Omaha public schools, is assured the presi dency of the Nebraska State Teach ers' association as all other candi dates nominated have withdrawn, uther otttcora assured by the same process of self-elimination are: W. H. Morton, Falrbury. for vice presi dent, and J.'F. Mathews of Grand island for treasurer. Held to Grand Jury. K. J. Grant, Auburn, Neb., and J. F. Blgelow, Portland. Ore., charged with using I the mails to defraud In organizing fa "movie school" In Omaha, waived their preliminary hearing yesterday before United States Commissioner Boehler and' 'were bound over to the federal grand Jury In $600 bonds, each. ' Detained In Ireland. Miss Nellie Peters, Omaha girl, who haa been In Ireland, did not aall on tha Celtic from Ireland, as wua expected, ac cording to word received from her by frlenda. It la underatood she tailed lit an attempt to book passage on that vessel because It waa too crowded when she made ap plica- -tlon. Rogers' Silver ware in 26-Piece Sets at V2 Regular ; Price1 at Bo wen's We have been able to make t purchase , at prices way- below thfc market. on a line, of sil verware, spoons, knives and forks, etc., in com plete sets, so that we are able right at this oppor tune time to give you a few values such as per haps have never been of fered before. ' " This well known make is a guarantee to you of quality and the splendid, designs that we have we know will appeal to you. Let us suggest this as this year's Xmas Gift for HER, because it is useful and cannot fail to be greatly appreciated, and the prices that we are of fering this at are such that even if itis only ft few dollars you care to spend, we know and you will see that it could not be spentibetter thin in some of Bowen's Silver ware. ' . . ; And,' as usual, you, make your own terms. ' Advertisement ADVERTISEMENT. 666 is a prescription for Colds, Fever and LaGrippe. It's the most speedy remedy we know. Affords protection against in fectious diseases. All prudent persons should avail themselves ejf this dependable germicide. Af lMtUQ ST0R8S BVB8YWHBRS LINGERIE CLASPS . - vi f O V I r H Jl I h - &&r J J 11 J 6T) 1 Ik Ilk YT cvini V II IC ) yyoj i'Lil QJ mimi eat hy4(eminmitd at Ghristmdsrs ' In the Beautiful Holiday Street on the Second Floor Dainty Underthings, ( Blouses, Knit Scarfs and Sweaters Hundreds of shoppers are thinking, plan ning, searching trying to determine just what is the best gift to give. This page of dainty ar ticles that have a close, intimate appeal as sociated with them, will make gifts that will ex- ress a sympathetic understanding of a woman s ppreciation of lovely things to wear. ( ' '' 1 I': '' Kl ' V. .- i that charm AND SERVE A DOZEN AND ONE DAINTY PURPOSES These are gifts for the bou doir with practical features one almost forgets in their kv liness.. BOUDOIR PILLOWS VANITY CASES - POWDER PUFFS LINGERIE RIBBONS FLOWER ROSETTES LOOKING GLASSES - LINGERIE CLASPS PERFUME' HOLDERS ETC., ETC. f They are fashioned from the daintiest of materials, hand made and in many instances hand painted. In the exquis ite colors which every woman loves in the things she reserves for her own personal use. Priced from 95c to $10.00.' , V ; Silk Undergarments Dainty, Filmy Affairs that are the Delight of Every Woman .Enchanting things that appeal to the feminine sex are shown here in shining lovliness adorable things fashioned of the finest georgette crepe, crepe de chines, satins, laces, ribbons and hand-made flowers in the delicate shades of the rainbow and deep rich colors of red and blue; also some in black trimmed with vivid colored ribbons and flowers. Handsome Blouses For Every Purpose In Every Style In All Colors. Scores of clever styles expressing the newest ideas of fashion and which give an air of individuality to the wearer. A gamut of color greets the eye when one enters the beautitui blouse section, blouses Night Gowns, $3.95 to $75.00. Envelope Chemise $2.95 to $35.00. Camisoles $1.45 to $25.00. Bloomers $1.95 to $7.50. PettiVoats $3.S5 to 425.00. Pajamas $4.95 to $45.00. of every hue made more beautiful with the da uciicc'ce or bizarre designs. Blouses that ma Georgette Blouses. Net Blouses. . - ' Lace and Satin Blouses. Corsets w 1 Robes - Negligees Knit Wearables Perhaps you wish to. give a practical gift to wife, sister mother or intimate 1 friend wouldn't she appreciate your thoughtftfiness if you gave her a beautiful silk corset. Something that she could wear constantly and be ever grateful to you? Priced from $5.00 to $25.00. v 1 Brassiers These intimate articles Of apparel are so daintily fashioned of laces and alljA that they make most appropriate gifts for relatives or a very dear friend. Every possible style is here for your approval. .. Silk Brassieres $1.00 to $5.00. Lace Brassieres $1.00 to $15.00. 1 How delightful it seems to slip into a dainty silk flegligee or snuggle down into a warm, comfortable robe of corduroy. They are garments that, give that air of beauty and grace to the woman in her own home. Charming and thoughtful gifts that will bring many hours of pleasure to the recipient. Negligees from $10.00 to $125.00. ' Corduroy Robes $5.00 to $75.00, v Japanese Robes $5.00 to $15.00. , Blanket Robes $5.00 to $15.00. The outdoor enthusiast or the lover of outdoor sports would welcome A Christmas gift of wool. ' Knit garments were never smarter and never more attractive than this season and therefore never more ac ceptable. Our assortment is especially complete and you will enjoy making your selections from our counters. Skating Sets $10.00 to $35.00. ! Motor Scarfs $5.00 to $25.00. Wool Sweaters $5.95 to $25.00. Silk Sweaters $35.00 to $125.00. Garters Exquisite little affairs of lace and rib bon, made even more dainty with streamers and rosettes. jThey come in pretty gift boxes and when wrapped in snow white tissue and Christmas ribbon become a re membrance of great value. Priced from $1.00 to $5.00. Philippine Underwear ' v 4 Mand Made and Hand Embroidered Garments of Great Beauty In the far-off Philippines, where ths skies are blue( and the palm trees wave in the soft breezes, the Filopino women sit at thoir f ram as and Work wonders in the finest of mater ials. Women the world over ha admired, bought and treasured the dainty undergarments put together stitch by stitch, from the dainty hem, tho exquisite ex .1....U embroidery and handwork in. 1 ideal Christmas gifts. Priced up to $37.50. Hand Made Voile Blouses. Batiste Blouses. Embroidered and Lace Trimmed. Boudoir Caps The charm of, cobwebby laces, pastel silks and frivolous ribbon rosettes and streamers is exceptionally appealing when fashioned into such dainty, boudoir caps' as you will find here in a variety of styles and shapes almost limitless and at prices to suit every Christmas plan. Priced from 95c to $75.00. Boudoir Slippers Dainty slippers are accompaniments to the caps and nave the practical feature of fitting perfecly. There are many fashioned of silk and some daintily trimmed lace, flowers and ribbons. Priced $1.39, to $10.00. with from Saxxjiies to the perfectly scalloped edges. For Christmas gifts there is nothing that will equal it. hand embroidered designs Envelope Chemise, $2.95 to $15.00 Night Gowns, $3.95 to $25.00 Corset Covers,' $1.95 to $10.00 Petticoats, $4.95 to $25.00 There is always a time when one is in need of a dainty dressing sacque to slip into. When arranging the hair or making yourself beautiful there is nothing more handy. 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