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THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: DECEMBER 26, 1920.
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What Is the
Christmas
Spirit ?
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By BEATRICE FAIRFAX.
"What's the Christmas spirit?"
asked little Nancy.
f It's giving every one presents and
rating lots of turkey and plum pud
ding and being sick next day," ex
piHtnea kalph.
"I didn't think 'twas that," pro
. tested Nancy. "I thought it was
bringing lights to stables or places
where they didn't have them.''
"Isn't she- a silly?" ajked Ralph,
turning to hid mother with a big
brother's expausiveness. "She thinks
that on account of the pictures she's
seiv on the Three Wise Men at the
Manger. But after she's as old as I
am and has had as many turkeys and
sleds ad things she'll know."
Hut the children's mother, smiling
at me and laying gentle bands on
their beads, explained to them that
the true Christmas spirit is just
"bringing liglTts to places where
they don't have them."
"Can't we all remember that this
year? Christinas list of 50 rich friends
to be remembered because they're
so likely to remember you doesn't
.bring much to the spirit of the day.
A hundred neatly engraved cards
sent out lavishly to all who may ex
pect .them isn't the Christmas Spirit
, at all.
The Christmas spirit lies fn send
ing love and greetings ro those who
never dream that you're going to
lighten their darkness. It's bringing
lights to places where they don't
have them.
None of ns is so poor in love or
In worldly goods that we cannot
bring light to sonic dark place. The
world is full of poverty and suffer
ing that we may lighten. Chiistmas
has been called the "children's day"
but are not all who lack strength
and goods children in their weakness
and need just as are the little ones
we long to gladden and protect?
Most of us make New 'Year's
vows, which we're sadly likely to
break. Can't we all make a Christ-
mas vow and keep it? And how
would it be if our Christmas vow
went somethina like this:
"On thisj beautiful Christmas day
-1 vow to bring into the world a lit
tle more oi sunshine and love and
kindness than it would have if I were
not here. ; '
"I prorate to find someone whose
need is greater than my own and to
try to bring happiness into that life.
"My Christmas candle shall be
lighted to guide someone else's fogt
steps and my own.
1 "On Christmas day I shall remem
ber that we are all the children of
one Father and that in the large
brotherhood of love there is no room
for unkind words or bitter thoughts
or selfish desires. I shall try to feel
that all who are in need of any sort
are children and that the gift of love
and understanding is theirs by divine
right and that I am a humble emis
sary from God to show them good
ness and the Christ-spirit of love.
, "So on Christmas day, forgetting
race and creed and riches' and all
w man-made social barriers, I voar to
Va-ry light into some place that
might be dark and dreary if the spirit
of Idve were not guided there by
trie."
Kindness for Christmas day. The
spirit of love and giving.' The for
getting of seli And the remem
brance that when love and faith and
charity were being adjudged by the
Great Teacher for whom Christmas
is named He said: ,
' "And the greatest of these is
charity."
Problems That IJerplex
Answered by
BEATRICE FAIRFAX V
Breaking a Friendship.
Bear Miss Fairfax: Eight months
ago I met a girl and w have been
going about together since. Shortly
after she 8UKgre.ed that I give up
my girl friends. I consented, be
cause I really care for her. Fre
quently she confesses to love me.
During the past week she has
broken' several appointments to go
ut with ether boys. I have no ob
jection, even though I do care for
her. I Intend ending our friendship,
as I feel that I was double-crossed.
Am I right? What is your version?
!;... : . SENSITIVE.
Matters between you. should have
beren on more of a "fifty-fifty" basis.
Of that there ia no doubt The girl
has no right to demand of you an
exaggerated loyalty in return for
which she wouldn't even give the
decent courtesy of Keeping her en
gagements. . v
R. I D.: If you have two children,
.why do you sign yous name Miss? I
liardly know what advice you want
from me. It Is apparent you are
jealoue of jthia man friend of yours.
He professes to love, you and you
seem to care for him.- If thfc man Is
really good and true and sincere,
you would know it better than I. If
he ha all Uhcue excellent Qualities,
I wouldn't advise you to be fault
finding and to try to find evil in the
mere fact that he notices a pretty
girl. But if the man has wrong ideas
- about women,' if he is false and in
sincere (which I think you would
have found out In the two years you
have gop with him) the sooner you
end your friendship with him the
appier you will bp.
CHAPPED
FACES
and
HANDS
f a" "
Now comes the rival to the sum
mer freckle crop the winter chaps.
Always something to take the joy
out of an otherwise perfectly good
season, isn't there?
But if it weren't chaps it would be
something else, so- let's grab the old
cold cream jar or the olive oil bottle
and proceed to oil the skin to
a smooth polish to offset the dry,
cold, irritating winds of winter.
Dr. William A. Eusey, authority
on skin and hair troubles, says that
the ordinary chapping of the hands
and face in cold weather represents
a familiar form of inflammation of
the skin.
"In this condition," he adds, fthe
skin gets harsh, then reddened and
tender, with some scaling; then de
velops painful cracks or fissures.
Tlfe reason for chapping is that the
skin, because oj unnatural dryness,
loses its usual power of resistance
to external irritants. Like a piece
of dry leather, it cracks and breaks
under conditions that it endures
without strain when lubricated."
Fat Glanda Inactive in Winter.
The reason hands do not chap in
summer time is because in warm
seasons the sweat and fat glands
are active and keep the skin thor
oughly oiled.
Persons with .naturally greasy
skins, unless inordinately careless
about drying their hands and faces,
or exposing them to the biting winds
needlessly, do not suffer from chap
ping. The fair, dry skinned woman
H? the real sufferer.
"The conditions that produce dry
ness of the skin cause chapping,"
continues Dr. Pusey. "The dry, cold,
irritating winds of winter; too f re
orient washing, especially with strong
soaps; failure to dry the parts
thoroughly after washing so that the
rapid evaporation of the water by
the dry air of winter causes sudden
dryness of the skin.
Lubricate the Skin.
"The prevention and relief consist
in attention to the details necessary
to avoid or oyercome these exciting
causes. The dry air and winds of
winter, Of course, cannot be escaped
by ordinary mortals, but the de
ficiency in the lubrication of the
skin can easily be remedied and the
excessive dryness that comes from
too frequent washing can be avoided.
Too frequent or too vigorous wash
ing of the hands and face is the com
monest cause of chapping.
"A bland toilet soap, even an over
fatty soap in extremely sensitive
skins, should be used, and after bath
ing the parts should be thoroughly
dried, first by wiping and then, by
aahbme them with a sott towel. '
"After a thorough drying grease
the skin lightly with cold cream, olive
oil or cream. The secret in prevent
ing and curing chapped skin is to
make up the deficiency of fat which
the skin is failing to supply for it
self."
Preparation for Protection.
A skin protection which I recom-
mend for cold weather irritations is:
Two parts lanoline, one nart boroi
lyceride, six parts cold cream made
with white vaseline.
The excessive redness of the hands,
which makes the winter season un
bearable for many girls, may b
treated successfully with equal parts
of glycerine and camphor massaged
thoroughly into the hands at night
before retiring. The glycerine soft
ens; the camphor whitens.
The red nose and cold feet, sea
son complements to the chapping
troubles, have to be handled by im
proved circulation. A shower as
cold as you can stand it m the morn
ing, followed by a vigorous rubbing
with a Turkish towel, and some form
of consistent daily exercise, will
work the charm.
What s What
By HELEN DECIE
It is one thing to be an epicure and
another to be a glutton. The raven
ous eater who "wolfs" his food at
every meal as though he had had
nothing to eat for a week is an ex
treme case, seldom encountered jn
polite circles; But there are other
varieties of the genius glutton, who
display their overfondness for "eats"
in different ways. , For instance,
there's the man or woman whose en
joyment of the pleasures of the ta
ble is made too evident in an eager
attack upon certain favorite dishes,
or in an .unseemly gloating over the
deliciousness of the food.
Gluttons of any type take no in
terest in the other diners, nor in the
current table talk.' Thpir 'manners
verge upon grqssness, since, by their
behavior they' proclaim, that hey
have come to a social gathering
solely for the purpose of appeasing
their appetite. '
(Copyright. 120. by Public Ledger C.)
.Borax in Rinsing' !
A teaspoonful of borax put into
the last water in which clothe? are
rinsed will whiten them surprisingly.
Pound the borax so it will dissolve
easily. . .
WHAT'S YOURS ?
Women's Ideas That Paid BigDividends
By FRANCES L. GARSIDE.
Mrs. Emma Brennan's Idea'Was
' Laughed At But She Laughed
Last!
Mrs. Emma Brerinan made a
living with her needle but it was
arduous and the returns were not
lucrative. She had an idea! Wo
men are the users of the flour
men make; women are its jucjges.
Then why shpuld not a woman
be a flour salesman?
She located in a mid-western
city for this purpose, and when
she made application for a job to
the head of a large milling con
cern she was laughed at. Sb
. persisted; he took her on trial.
:The result? For the last six
years the second highest record
in the amount of individual sales
made by the traveling represent
atives of the concern has been
made by Mrs. Brennan.
It is characteristic of her sex
,'" that she began with. the small
order to the small dealer. She
got acquainted with every miller,
baker and grower iu the town
who she thought might handle
flour. She called on the women
and interested them in the dealer
who bought her goods. In a
few days she sent in an order for
a carload of flour, a large order
for the very small town in which
she began work. In this way she
has gradually-established so large
a patronage that her original ter
ritory had to be divided.
She is earning more than when
she bent over a nqe'dle alt day;
sue is growing larger in
heart and nii! hrna'nf
larger contact with the world
She did not say, "I would like
to do it, but I am afraid." There
could be no more drastic change
than from a sewn'ng machine to
the job of traveling salesman
she wWii because she knew it
was a big ideaand he had faith.
Hat s yours?
Copyright, J?1, Thompson Frature
Service.)
for
this
; Berry Stains.
Pour boiling water thrcVigh the
cloth immediately. "If very obsti
nate, berry stains can also be re
moved by sulphur, but usually it is
sufficient to rub them simply with
sulphur matches. If, any fruit
stain is taken while the fruit juice is
still moist, which, of course, can sel
dom be done during a meal, the
marks may be removed by placing
the stain over a bowl and pouring
over it boiling water.
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Blankets in the Sale
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In the sale at prices that represent a shaving of the
present market, If you want to know what a blanket ;
is made of ask our experts, they'll tell you the truth.
$4.00 60x76 Gray Blankets, pair
$4.50, 66x80 Gray Blankets, pair
$5.CK 70x84 Tan Blankets, pair
$3.50 60x80 Plaid Blankets, pair
$4.00 64x80 Plaid Blankets, pair
$5.00 66x80 Plaid Blankets, pair,
$7.50 66x80 Tartan Plaid Blaukets, pair
$8.50 66x80 Wool Mixed Blankets, pair
$10.00 68x80 Wool Mixed Blankets, pair
$12.50 66x80 Wool Mixed' Blankets, pair
$12.50 66x80 Wool Mixed Gray Blankets, pair
$17.50 70x82 All Wool Plaid Blankets, pair
$2.25
$3.25
83.95
82.50
$2.95
83.95
$5.95
$6.45
$7.75
$8.75
$8.75
$12.50
Underwear Clearance
for Women and Children
Garments' that pass the censorship and gain admis- ,
sipn to our regular lines leave you with no respon
sibility for quality. These prices put them away
below normal value. , , ,
WOMEN'S fleeced union suits. Reduced from $3 to $1.80
WOOL VESTS, drawers and tights. Reduced from $6 to $2.60
RICHELIEU mercerized and wool; Richelieu heavy, 60 pr cent
wool; reduced from $6.00 to $3.89
STERLING mercerized and wool; Globe, 80 per cent wool; Carter
silk and wool; Richelieu, fine all wool. Have been redured to
$7.95, Winter wear sale, $5.80
STERLING, nearly all wool; Globe, strictly all wool. The acme
of comfort in fit and finish. Sold from J9.50 to $11.00. Winter
wear sale, " $6.98
CHILDREN'S UNDERWEAR Well known lines and familiar
qualities In Dalby, Globe, Duofold, etc., at tremendous price reduc
tions. All sizes for boya and gins.
for ii
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Yes, we admit being experts on underwear. You'll find
the quality as represented. The shape accurate and
the finish what a gentleman should wear.
MEDIUM and heavy cotton suits. . Reduced from $3 to $1.60
WOOL MIXED SUITS, reduced fiorq M 60 to $2.65
WOOL SUITS, with a thread of cotton, reduced from $G.30
to $3.75
WOOL SUITS, In heavyweight Reduced from $7.50 to $4,95
ALL WOOL SUITS, some silk mixed, Reduced from $11 to $5.98
Emphatic Reductions On AH Sterling and
Duufold K umbers,
Outing Flannel Nightwear
6.00 Pajamas $3.65 $2-50 Night Gowns, $1.65
$3.00 rajamas 92.05 l3.0 Nlgbt Gowns. $1.1)5
If GO Pajamas $2.65 Niftlit- Gowbs, $2.65
$3.50 Pajamas, $2.15
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An Annual Event Our
Winter Wear Sale
Starts Monday at 9 a, m.
IT'S REAL SERVICE that brings to you the opportunity of buying Winter
things just when winter is beginning at these Sale Prices. Neither profit
nor loss is considered. Our purposfe is to liquidate our stock. Prices for
Monday will banish hesitation. They are positively on the bottom.
Cleaning Sale of Women's Ready-to-Wear
COATS ' SUITS DRESSES
Fur Coats and Coatees
, at Half Prict
....
COATS-rOf the finest grades in Hudson seal, French seal and
pony, with collars and cuffs of contrasting eolor furs Skunk,
Opossum, Beaver and Squirrel.
COATEES-In Mink, Squirrel, Kolinsky, Hudson Seal,, Jap
Mink and French Seal Both in self and contrasting fur trim
mings. all at V2 regular prices
You Till understand this means of what we have sold them
' for; not 4 of what they might be. ALSO all fur sets, scarfs,
stoles, chokers and odd pieces at Greatly Reduced Prices.
Dress Clearance
Dresses for Daytime, Dinner and Evening wear and
all of them from our regular and choice stocks. The
styles are the wanted kind and come in Satin, Trifo
tinet Poiret, Duvetyn, Kitten's Ear Crejje, Georgette,
Crepe de Chine, Lace and Velveteen. All sizes, 16
to 52, in some of the groups:
$29,50 $39.50 $49.50
Formerly priced Formerly priced Formerly priced
. to 859.50 to 875.00 to S87.50
i $79.50 $98.50
Suit Clearanee
Every one a modern model both tailored and fur'
trimmed. Some of the materials are Silvertone, Va
lour de Laine, Bolivia, Broadcloth, Veldyne and
Check' Velour, while rnapy are wonderfully trimmed
w ith Hole, Opossum, Squirrel am Nutrja. AJ1 si?es,
(16 to 52), and colors to be had,
$24.50 $39.50 $55.00
Formerly priced ( Formerly priced Formerly priced
to 875.00 to 887.50 to 8125.00
$79.50 '$98.50 $149.50
Formerly priced Formerly priced ''Formerly priced
to 8145.00 s to 8175.00 to 8295.00
Formerly priced
to 8125.00
Formerly priced
to 8175,00
Plaid Skirt Clearance
In approved styles and superb color combinations.
Formerly priced to $25.00, 1 O
Sale Price, , tyXUtlD
Goat Clearance
ALL K1XDS, including wrappy and straight-line
belted effects in Bolivia, Peachbloom, Vdoiiff,
Plushes, Tweeds, Potn-Pora, Suede, etc., etc. A largf
pcrcentage of these Coats are graced With luxurious
collars or collars and etiffs of Squirrel, Beaver, Opos
sum, gaccoon, Nutria and Sealine.
$19.75 $39.50 .$49.50
Formerly priced Formerly priced Formerly priced
to 849.50 to 867.50 to 889.50
$79.50 $98.50, ,$149.50
Formerly priced Formerly priced Formerly priced
to 8125.00 to 8167.50 to 8250.00
Evening Wraps at V2 Price
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Children's and Junior Section
offer hundreds of seasonable gar
ments at tremendous reductions
CHILDREN'S COATS (2 to 12 years.)
Warm heather mixtures, corduroy, broadcloth, chinchilla,
-warmly lined and interlined. Many with fur collars. Reduced
to . 87.50. 813.50. 816.50 to 834.50
JUNIOR COATS (14 to 17 years.)
Smart coats with large wrappy collars and warmly interlined
' and lined. Some with fur collars. They come in suedine, vel
our, ehinchilla and heather mixtures. Reduced to
812.50. 818.50. 826.50, 834.50
Others higher in price, and all "drastically reduced.
CHILDREN'S DRESSES (6 to 12 years.)
Clever little models of serge, jersey and knit wool dresses.
Some. In Peter Thompson styles. Reduced 88.50. 812.50
CHILDREN'S AND JUNIOR DRESSES (6 to 16 years.)
Charming models in stfks, tricotine, serge, georgette, velve
teen, broadcloth and taffeta. Reduced to
816.50, 824.50. 834.50, 849.50
MIDDY BLOUSES of Jersey, Serge and Blue and Red Flan
nel, trimmed in contrasting colors. Reduced to .
x 86.75. 81075. 812.75
SWEATER SETS (2 to 10 years.)
(a broken lots. Caps, leggings and sweaters, In red, grey and
irhlte," Sold separately, 98. 82.98. $3.98
SWEATERS (2 to 1 years.)
In slip over, Tuxedo and coat effects in attractive weaves
and practically all the newer shades. Reduced to 84.95.
85.95 to $8.95
Women's Flannel Nightgowns
and Billife Burkes
At prices that are cruel in contrast to the prevailing value
of years. Our own stock of carefully tailored, full cut, gen
teel patterned garments with embellishment of 6titching braid,
frogs, etc. Get your supply Monday or be content with gowna
of. inferior workmanship which is all now aTilable in th
market. Grouped at
' $1.39 $1.69 $2.75
A very special lot of English
flannels, &U-
$3.75
Wool Dress Goods
Here is aa opportunity that wlj be eagerly welcomed.
The character of Kilpatrlck fabrics makes the prices here
quoted historic in value, No "jot or tittle" of quality has
been sacrificed on this, our regular stock of cloths. Prices
cut almost in two.
Group 1-
Wool taffetas, French serge?, fcal.H.iliu s, wool popiinsrstoim '
serge, Hair liue stripes, plaid, cresm an(J scarlet (Pi SC
serge. iZ to 48-in. widths. Priced up to tS.50, yd., Jpl.QV
Group Two
48 and 50-Id. French Serge.
46-in. Tricotine.
In Staple Shades.
Triced to J1.50, on sale at, yard,
46-in. Pojret Twill,
48-in. Ottoman.
$2.25
Fur Sets
TUB, SETS-(2 to 14 year
For children and juniors
!'.',L ' l3 off
Group Three
All Hats and Tarns
For children and misses, in Beaver, cut velour,
velveteen, leather and satins, at
The highest grade fabrics, silvertoues, broadcloth, velours,
plaids, trieotines, Glovers suede, Scotch tweeds aj qjj
and fancy suitings. Priced to T.0, sale at, yard, to$t7)
y2 off
"niK-vT Included in the
IVUllinery ' Great Price Offers
HATS to be closed out at
There is not a large 1st, not nearly
enough for everybody, hut we'll do
the best wc can for you.
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FIATS OF FUR, combined wkli silver and gold
brocade, the popular winter model. We will sell
all we have Monday, at
$7,95
Auto Rugs and Robes
$7.93 Motor Weave Aytq Kobe
$12.00 Motor Weave Heavy Aulo Robe A
$12.50 Plush Auto Robe
$15.00 Plush Auto Robe
$17-50 Plusb Auto Robe
$20.00 ((Plush Auto Rob
$25.00 Plush Auto Rob
The Floor fieplP
$5.75
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$
7.95
935
111.W
$13.79
$tt 75 n
$19,75
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