Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05

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me!
lad that old rhymster who sang
IL about the winning wave OF
petticoat" bewitchinC him lived
nowadays, he could have made poem
quite worth repeating. for never were
petticoats so fascinating as they are
this season. ! was allowed the first
peek in some boxes not yet unpacked
at F. w. Thorne's Up-Farnam Street
Store, and was perfectly delighted
with what my eyes beheld. Plain silk
.colors to match the tailored suits, and
lovely changeable effects--some with
jersey tops. The surprising part
though, is, that these brand new petit
coats which are 81 values will sell for
S5,45
Some Of the new silk gingham dress
skirts have practical knitting pockets
in front.
| ,ISTENl On May 18th, week
- from Wednesday next, lot OF
ginger! pep zestl is going to be put in
the entertainment and Military Ball
given BY the Gath Balloon Squadron
of Fort Omaha at the Auditorium.
Did a little bird tell me? No, but
stalwart soldier boy did, and IL all the
khaki-clad are as nice as he, everyone
will have good time at this hop.
Better secure your tickets at once.
Spanish lace. combined with white
Georgette is new trimming upon
some OF the more expensive blouses.
M ACHINES are humming merriIy
Az this month of May, making up
fluffy white frocks for the Sweet Girl
Graduate. Such lot of dainty, white
materials did ! find at the White
Goods Section Of Thompson, Beiden's.
Organdies--crispy and sheer, and SO
perfectly adorable" when made 10
into pert little ruffles or fine tucks, to
adorn pretty dresses. Organdy may
be bought for 75c to $l.s0 q yard.
Wolfe, which is one of the most popu-
lar summer fabrics, is shown in plan
material, and some very effective Lace
weaves at Csc to $l.S0 . yard. There
are few imported voiles which were
made in England and embroidered in
Switzerland--really very lovely in
deed! Chiffon batiste at $l.25 per yard
will be charming for graduating
dresses.
Filet lace trimming and hand em-
broidary are prominent on sheer white
voile and organdy summer dresses.
w E DO not cast our bread upon
w the waters" these wartime days!
No indeed, for "Mr. Hoover will get
us if we don't watch OUT and save
every precious crumb. That's the rea-
son some clever person thought OF
the Hoover Bread Board, which il
really most decorative affair for the
table, set in its silver rim. Eldridge's
at 1913 Farmnam, have these boards
at $295. Save the bread and help win
the war by owning one of these.
M RS. HUMPHREY and har cap
A'A able corps of assistants belong
ing to the Franco-American Toilet
Requisites Shop, 772 Brandeis Build
ing, have very worthy mission to
perform in this world---they teach
women to look their level best at all
times and all seasons. Take powder
foundations for instance-of course
you know that powder should never
be used without foundation, for with
it the complexion not apnly has 4
softer appearance, but IS thus pro-
tected from sun and wind. They'll
tell you at this shop. just the right
kind to use for your particular skin.
There's Eogiene for oily skins at Soc,
Sandalon Cerate for dry or normal
skins at 81, and Cucumbergiene, which
is day cleanser and powder founda-
lion for some conditions Of the skin
at SOC.
IF you want to give mother /
1 very unusual, little gift on Sun.
day next-Mothers' day-allow me to
suggest bar pin, or brooch of black
and gold Damascene--she'd love It'll
The Oriental Shop of the Eldridgc
Importing company, 1918 Farnam,
has such a beautiful display of this
distinctive jewellery.
| know the shops from A to z,
And back from z to A.
I'm like the busy buzzing "Bee,"
For which ] work each day.
Oh, would you we're likewise a bee,
We'd fit from flower to flower,
And sip the Springtime fantasies
find in Fashions bower.
The pristine freshness of each frock,
Delights my eye, It's true;
The organdies, all crisp and sweet,
I'd like to share with you.
The poses all abloom atop
The hats in glad array,
| seem to scent the ones / buy,
At florists shops each day.
know the shops from z to A,
Likewise from A to z
I'm at your service every day.
Address me at "The Bee"