The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-12-28
RHYMES FOR THE TIMES,
And for the benefit Of our Advertising Patrons,

IN WESTMINSTER
lfyou have the Golden Fleece"
60 you straight 10 Billy Reese,
Hel supply you, slick Us grease
With all sorts Of edible,
Al prices incredible,
Go you and buy.
Next you1l hurry 10 Gernand's.
Whose store upon the corner stands
Hell serve you quick with ready hands
And bargains cheap
All IN heap
His counters piled.
For jewelry. watches and tflnkets score.
HE you straight 10 Billy Moore,
Who keeps such articles in store
Glits for the holidays,
Please you In many ways
Down with your grecnbarks.
Then, as up the street you go.
You Will come 10 Norris a 20
Dirt cheap you'll find their gnuds-hcigho,
Beautiful arnt theyg
Yes yes, you quickly say.
Ihen' walk In, and buy,
Next 10 Miller's you will 60
Where you'll find tempting show.
Selling of his goods 81 low.
You can't refuse TO buy,
And Y truth, you needn't Try
SO, Miller, ply your yafdstick.
Further on, you come To Bowers,
Who deals in meal aud fhmily l0urs,
sugar, coffee, and, ye Towcrs
We know iiot what
salt and pepper. powder shot.
ANA groceries generally.
Next in order. here Is Haines'.
" sell their goods they spare no pains,
whether IL shines or whether Il tninS
So, lets drop In,
Aud with our tin
Their till wen ill.
At BrinkcrhoT's, across the street.
lUnI covering get for head or feet
ANA gloves and Ties, all snug and neat
And such like things,
quito III for kings
or plebeian or pairician
Now to the mart Of Grimes 4 stouf,r.
10 see what bargains they can offer
10 reach the depth of your Weli.hlld Golfer,
With sacks of salt
And barrels Of malt
Ana things too tedious 10 mention
a. sehenlhal's store you now drop in.
10 empty their shelves they'll soon begin.
To III your figure, II thick or thin,
With clothing TO suit
And please you, to boot.
Ana make new man Of you.
A Gehr & orndorir's next you'll gtop
10 leave your orders at their shop
And see how quick around they hop
10 wait upon buyers
Using their tryers
With utmost agility
Now 70 the Temple Of Fashion you'll 60
nellghted TO witness the beautiful show
or feminine fixlngs for high and for low
The pride Of our song
by Mr. Armstrong
At her emporium Of fashion.
To Wagoner's iewclry store repair,
To buy your svcr-platcd ware
or uihkets and nicnacks to give you an air
An air Of consequence,
An air Of importance,
In the eyes OF the tnir
AZ zepp & Bros now drop in,
Their store Is neat as any pin
And stocked with choice goods within.
80 with little reflection
You make your selection
ANA 90 on your way rejoicing
Now youll leg.it up To Liggets
lfyoure wanting rplles OF splgots.
or any other thing, youll twig.it
For hes everything you need
From cartel 10 a creed
And very great variety
Choicest groceries there you'll find
Ana pretty notions 10 your mind
housekeeping goods Of every kind:
such an oBiHiHia gqiher71n.
Twin Try you 10 weather en-
Md hold last your greenhacks
with your merry slcirh-bclls jingllng
Make your way To brothers Ningling,
Aud with p0ckctnerve a-tingling,
Turn upside down their store
kansack II, DER and Ger.
For there you may be bound
May readily be found
All, all you want, aud more