THE BEE: OMAHA, SUNDAY, AUGUST . 7, 1921.
B A
Thrills in Store
For Grownups at
Parks This Week
Horseshoe Pitching and "Hot
Dog" Feasts to Feature
"Play Week" at City
Preserves.'
AH sorts of thrills are being pre
pared by Park Commissioner J. B.
Hummel for "grownups pray week,"
which will be held in the parks ev
ery evening during this week. The
fun will be fast and furious, accord
ing to the park commissioner.
The event de luxe will be, a tourn
ament of horseshoe throwing at Mil
ler park Tuesday evening, begin
ning at 7. Mr. Hummel is some
thing of a horseshoe tosser himself.
All who can pitch equine footwear
are invited to this tournament,
which will be open to all residents
, of Douglas county. -
Plan Croquet Games.
Among the Miller park horseshoe
champs arc Clarence Paul, Harry
Hoover. Will Barnett, Louis Mar
chant and John McClellan. Com
missioner Hummel believes ' th.s
event will bring out the talent. On
the same evening and at the same
park a scries of croquet games will
be arranged for those ,who do not ;
throw horseshoes.
Another important event during
this special week of play for -.he
grownups will be i costume party
and dance at Kountze park Tues
day night.
On Tuesday night at Fontenclle
park there will be races for fathers
and mothers, a circus for the kiddies
and a "hot dog" feast for all
Band to Play.
Crowds in Hanscom park will be
entertained every evening with mo
tion pictures and other features. The
Polish band will play Thursday
night at Clearview park, South Side.
A program and taffy-pull will be
offered for the delectation of the
grownups on Thursday night at
Riverview, park. Interesting fea
tures will dc provided every evening
at Elmwood.
Several grownups have written to
Park Commissioner Hummel to in
quire whether there would be any
objections if they played "postof
fice," "spin the plate" and other
oldtime games at the playgrounds
during grownups' play week. Mr.
Hummell does not believe the
beard of censors would remonstrate
against these games. '
Band to Give Fourth ity '
Concert Today at Hanscom
City Concert club's fourth munici
pal band concert will be held this
evening at 5 o'clock in Hanscom
park.
The band will consist of 35 pieces,
directed by Arthur E. Smith.
Thousands of persons have t at
tended previous band concerts given
in, city parks under -'the auspices of
the City Concert club,,. The number;
of these concerts to'be given on the
few remaining Sundays of the sum
mer depends on the number of con
tributions which ; are sent the City
C&icert club, 940; First National
Bank building. - ;- '.'v
Plans are now under way for a
concert in Riverview park next Sun-,
day. . r .
Omaha Cat Club to Launch
Campaign for Membership
Lovers, owners 'and breeders of
Persian and Angora cats, pedigreed
or not, will be approached soon in a
membership -campaign to be launched
by the Omaha Cat club.
The next meeting of the club will
be Monday night at 8 at 2116 Emmet
street Mrs. C. C Stevens is presi-.
dent and Mrs. R. E. George secre-.
tary of the Omaha club, which is
affiliated with the Cat Fanciers' as
sociation Omaha has a number of
catteries, among which are tlje- Hill
side cattery, the Ak-Sar-Ben Cat
kennels, the Omaha kennels and the
Dreamerie cattery.
Police Heads May Name "
Vanous' Successor Tuesday
Heads of the Omaha police depart
ment will hold a conference prob
ably next Tuesday to determine a
successor to Police Captain Anton
Vanous, who died Thursday. .
Though Sergts. Al Samuelson and
Russell are both eligible candidates
for the position according to the
seniority rule. Executive officials of
thf Apnartmmt am ronsiderintr sev
eral other veteran members of the
force for the place, according to in
formation gleaned today.
Chief of Police Dempsey and In
spector cf Police Pattullo declined to
discuss the matter freely.
Omaha Jeweler Opens New
Shop in Woodmen Building
; Albert ' Edholm, .pioneer Omaha
jeweler, who recently closed his es
tablishment at Sixteenth and Har
ney streets, has reopened a rsmall
shop on the second floor of the
Woodmen of the World building.
Here he intends to handle nothing
but jewels and fine wares, he said.
Special attention has been given to
the lighting of the shop for inspec
tion of gems. Capital invested in
diamonds: made it imperative he
should continue his shop, Mr. Ed
holm said. ' , ," '
Boys in Hike Across U S.
Stop in Omaha Saturday
' Hot-footing' their way across the
continent on a wager of $100. For
rest Eckenrhode and Elmer Squint,
21 and 19, respectively, of Reading,
Pa., arrived in Omaha Saturday.
Thev hope to reach San Francisco
by September IS. The youths np
peared before Inspector of Police
Andrew Pattullo for a card verifying
their arrival in Omaha. They left
Reading with only $10. they said.
Deputy Sheriffs Continue
Futile Search for L. V. Fox
Two ' deputy, sheriffs nho- have
searched three days for L. V. Fox.
former president of the Omaha Ke
fining company, have been nable to
find him.. He was oat under $1,500
bond on a charge of giving a check
for $1,490 without having sufficient
funds in the bank to meet it. His
arrest was ordered when reports
1
The New Cafeteria
Is now open in the Downstairs Store. Delicious
hpme-cooked foods reasonable prices home
made pies, pastries, cakes, cookies, doughnuts,
fresh frait pies. Try them at home.
Tha DowtuUirs Star
BlMESSI
EVERYBODY STORE
The New Cafeteria
Is now open in the Downstairs Store. Delicious
home-cooked foods reasonable prices home
made pies, pastries, cakes, cookies, doughnuts,
fresh fruit pies. Try them at home.
Tha Dowmtalra Store
Anagmsft
Sale
of
Mankeft
Offering Thousands of Beautiful Blankets at Approximately Half of Last Year's Prices
A ugust Sale of New Lingerie
Gowns:, Envelopes: Bloomers
Of Beautiful Quality: 65c: 95c
It sounds too good to be true but it is really true
owns and envelope chemises of fine quality, 2500 of them,
ought in the east in a remarkable purchase fresh, new
garments, and every one perfect.
95c
The Gowns: Of nainsook and ba
tiste, kimono sleeves, lace yokes,
very charming models.
Envelope Chemise: Of nainsook and
batiste, with bodice top or regu
lation shoulders; delightfully
trimmed with lace and inser
tions. And Bloomers: Of nainsook, batiste
and cotton crepe, well reinforced,
finished at the knee with dainty
ruffles; in pink, blue, lavender
and white.
Tha Ltafaria Shop Second Floor.
95c
65c
500 "Rengo" Belt Corsets
Now Priced at One Half
Those who have once worn the "Rengo" realize that this is an opportunity not to
be ' overlooked, for the "Rengo" is a strong corset, especially appreciated by stout
women. Many very desirable styles are included, in fancy broche and coutils; with
trimmed tops and two pairs of hose supporters; with broad spoon steels and rein-,
forced abdomen; in pink and white. The reduced prices range from $1.75 to $2.50.
Tha Coraat Shop Second Floor.
r f 50 Handsome New All Silk
Tuxedo Sweaters $19.50
We consider this a most exceptional offer.' Sweaters
of this rich quality of pure silk usually sell for many dol
lars more than this price.
They are of rich heavy silk in Slipons and Tuxedo style,
with turn back cuffs and long sashes, in a delightful choice
of sports colors as well as navy and black. All sizes up to 42.
'..,'
The Sweater Shop Second Floor
Full Fashioned
Silk Stockings
$1.75
Do you realize that a full
fashioned silk hose at this
price is very difficult to ob
tain? ; These have double
soles, high spliced heels, and
lisle garter tops. In all sizes,
at $1.75.
Tha Main Floor.
Beautiful Sheffield
Silverware: Reduced
Milk pitchers, each, $7.50
Roll trays, each, $7.50.
Sandwich p. ates, each, $7.50
Candlesticks,' pair, $7.50
Casseroles, each, $7.50 ,
Fruit baskets, each, $7.50
Bon bon dishes, each, $5.00
Sugar and creamers, pr., $5.00
Roll trays, each, $5.00
Crumb sweepers, each $5.00
In sterling silver flatware, we offer a complete
showing in St. Dunstan, Etruscan,- Lansdowne, King
Albert, and Fairfax patterns.
Tha Sllverwira Department Main Floor.
Oceans of Notions
At Interesting Prices
Check off the items wanted and bring the list with yon. You will sate money
J. & P. Coata' Machina Thread,
Be Best 6-cord quality, in
black and white, all sized
spools, Sc.
Larga Remnant of Elastic 5c
Short lengths, in black and
' white. In various widths.
J. & P. Coata' Crochet Cotton,
Ball, 9c Sizes 10, 30, 40, 50,
60, 70. . In white and other
colors. While it lasts, ball, 9c.
Tho Wel Pleater, 25e For
. pleating ribbons, laces, etc.
Very special at 25c.
Kirby Beard Wire Hair Pini,
, Pkg, 5c The best English
hair pin made; in black and
bronze; pkg., 5c, or 6 for 25c
Sewing- Machina Needle, 11c
Tuba In tubes for every make
of machine; every size.
Hickory' Waists, 49c Just the
thing for summer wear for
boys and girls ages 2 to 14.
Naiad Waist Lining, 50c Each
In every size, 32 to 44.
'. Trimmed in a neat lace edge.
Your choice, 50c .
Human Hair Nets, "Vanity," 3
. for 25c Every net guaran
teed to be perfect; in cap and
, fringe styles; all shades.
DeLong Hooka and Eyas, Card,
J 7e -In black and white, also
" the DeLong dress clasps in
every size.
Silkatine Crochet Cotton, Ball,'
3c One big lot to close out.
Good colors, ball, 3c.
Kleinert'a Jiffy Pants, 49c For
babies. In every size, in white,
pair, 49c K
Hair Brushes, 10c One lot of
strong hair brushes. While
they last, your choice, 10c
Black and White Cotton Tape,
Bolt, 3M In every width
and a very fine quality in 8
yard bolts.
Skirt and Binding Braid, 10c
Bolt-A good mercerized braid,
all the popular colors, 5 yards
to bolt, 1 inch wide.
Gold Safety Pins, Card, 4c In
assorted sizes, All are rust-
f proof. Choice, card, 4c
Pure Silk Seam Binding, 25c
Bolt In all colors and black
and white. A very fine qual
ity at 25c a bolt.
Remnants of Skirt Belting,
Each, 4c In black and white. '
Some pnre silk and some (
boned. Choice at 4c each.
Tha Notion Department Mala
Hump Hair ' Pins, Pkg., 7c
Large packages, in every size,
choice, package, 7c.
Heavy Sewing Thread, Spool, 6c
In all colors, extra strong.
Used for sewing carpets, but
tons, etc.
Hair Pins, Box, 10c or 3 for 25c
Gold and silver hair pins. In
every size. Packed in a box. .
Pure Linen Tape, Bolt, 5c In
' every width.
Lingerie Ribbon, Bolt, 5c Used
for underwear; all fast colors.
"Wright's" Bias Tape, 2 for 25c
Best grade tape. Sizes 1 to 6.
Six yards to the bolt.
Rick-Rack Braid, 2 Bolts, 25c
A very fine grade. In white
and colors. One big lot.
Sanitary Napkins, Bos, 39c
Very soft and large size nap
kins. 12 to the box, at 39c.
Hair Rolls, 25c-35c-50c For the
sides and back of the hair. In
every color. We carry a full
line.
"Boye" Steel Crochet Hook, 6e
In all sizes. '
Sanitary Aprons, 25c In several
sizes. All are slightly soiled;
every one guaranteed to wash.
Opens Monday, August 8th, and
continues throughout the month
"POR many years past, this has been an event of
importance, not alone to our individual patrons awaiting this
opportunity to replenish their closets at lower costs, but to hotel men
and men who buy in large quantities. This is
"Because Burgess-Nash Quality Assures the Best
' Months of preparation and keen understanding of market conditions have
made it possible for us Jo of fer complete stocks of beautiful blankets at the
lowest prices in many years.
Our values challenge competition. Blanket prices are down down even to
one-half of last year's prices down to that level which enables the housewife,
wisely and economically, to fill her needs. And from these lowest prices,
based on today's mill costs, we offer our sweeping reductions during this great
August Sale. .
All Prices Offer Drastic Reductions From Prices of Hext September
Handsome
All Wool
Blankets
45
$6
a pair
These are in handsome
block designs, in good
colors; in sizes for full
sized beds. A most ex
ceptional value.
750 Pairs of Blankets
y2 Price
Included in this lot are cotton, wool finish, part wool
and all-wool blankets all from the looms of the
foremost blanket manufacturers of America. They
are slightly soiled or mussed, but of excellent quality
no imperfections.
They are in tans, greys and whites, in handsome
block and plaid designs, in sizes for full-sized beds.
They are priced according to quality and size, from
$1.95 to $17.50 a pair.
Heavy Weight
Cotton
Blankets
$945
a pair
These excellent blan
kets may be had in
grey, tan or white, with
pink or blue borders.
Size 70x80 inches. A
feature value.
Wool Mixed
Blankets
a pair
These are in pink, blue,
tan or grey plaids, with
neatly top stitched
edge, 66x80 inches. A
very unusual value.
50 Silk Covered Comforts
1 Price
These are in discontinued patterns and only one or
two of a kind. In some cases the corners are slightly
soiled, otherwise they are in perfect condition. They .
are covered with silk or with satin, in a beautiful
range of colors and designs, at prices which range
from $17.50 to $32.50 each.
Silk Mull
Comforters
$
C95
each
These are filled with
long, staple, pure white'
cotton and neatly
tufted. Size 72x84
inches. Exceptional at
this price.
Heavy Weight Cotton Blankets, a pair, $1.69
These may be had in tan, grey or white ;
with borders of pink or blue, exceptional
value. August Sale Price, a, pair, $1.69
Children 8 Colored Blankets, each, 79c
These are in pink or in blue, in a large '
size for a child's bed.
August Sale Price, each, 79c
I "St. Mary's" Wool Blankets, a pair, $9 JO
A well-known blanket, soft, fluffy tex
tures, in beautiful voverplaids; for full
sized beds. August Sale Price, a pair, $9.50
Blanket Swatches, each, lc and 3c
This serviceable article, for which the
housewife has so many uses, is in limited
quantity. August Sale Price, lc and 3c each
Sub-Wool Blankets, a pair, $475
These serviceable blankets are in plaid and -1
in block designs, in blue, pink, tan or grey.
August Sale Price, a pair, $4.75
Very Fine All-Wool Blankets, a pair, $125
An unusually fine quality, manufactured
expressly for Burgess-Nash Company; in
handsome plaid designs.
August Sale Price, a pair, $12.95
Fancy Blanket Comfortables, each, $375
These large size comfortables in light or
dark colorings serve many purposes. Very
l specially priced in the
, August Sale, each, $3.75
Medium Weight Comforts, each, $4.95
Filled with splendid quality cotton and
covered with good quality figured silko
line; 72x84 inches.
August Sale Price, each, $4.95
Lambs' Wool-Filled Comforts, each, $7 JO
These are covered with a splendid quality
sateen with a 9-inch border, in plain color;
72x84-inch size. August Sale Price, each, $7.50
Wool Auto Robes, Special, each, $16 JO
These are in very handsome plaid designs
in rich colorings, with neatly fringed edge.
August Sale Price, each, $16.50
Goose Feather Pillows, each, $175
Filled with live goose feathers, covered
with good quality fancy tickings; in size
19x27 inches. August Sale Price, each, $1.75
Full Sized Cotton Filled Mattresses
Four of our best quality cotton-filled mat
tresses, covered with excellent quality
tickings, now priced in the
August Sale at $9.50, $12.50, $16.50, $22.50
All Mail or Telephone Orders will receive promptest possible attention
' All bankets bought during this sale will be stored free
v of charge in our new cold storage vaults until desired.
Sale Opens at 9 o Clock Monday Morning in the Blanket Dept., Second Floor
And in the Downstairs Store
J
came to the unty attorney s office
that he was
a out to leave xne city.
