The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-05-13
.ACEAD MILE FALTHA
TO ALL
FRIENDLY VISITORS!

Our fair city has opened wide her
portals and our hospitable people are
greeting the visiting multitude with a
"a Hundred Thousand Welcomes" as
we express it in tho sweet flowing Ian
gusRe of the Geal.
Carnival week, the annual May Fes'
tival of Kentucky's Western Metropo-
lis. is anxiously looked forward to
with happy anticipations by young
and old in the city and throughout the
neighboring states.
As true Kentuckians, let us in our
characteristic style extend to our Wis
itiDg neighbors every courtesy and
consideration, and by our broad gen.
erosity msbe everybody feel quite at
home. Lay duh care away for time
and enter into the real spirit Of this
festive occasion for the success OF the
enterprise and the mutual benefits to
be derived.
A few features may seem frivolous
TO some Of us who have outlived our
Youthful days, but we should remem-
Der that "a little nonsense now and
then is relished by the wisest men. :"
Many of the carnival attractions will
be truly instructive. most Of them are
sure to be entertaining and IL all of rs
show the proper spirit by liberal pat
ronsge tho whole affair will prove
quite profitable to large and repre-
sentative element of our people, on
As this Joyous occasion occurs but
once Q year. we should make tho best
of it socially, financially and morally,
as the purpose for which IL is given is
as broad as humanity, and worthy Of
the greatest success.
We should all get into happy hu-
NOR and feel thankful fer the "Rlori-
Gus privilege" of being In attendance
For LET fate do her worst there are
moments Of Joy" bright spots IN
life's pathway she cannot destroy.
Such occasions are as sparkling gems
flashing their bright beams around the
dull settings OF life's cares and strug-
giles. They stimulate US with renewed
hope and courage to continue faithful
in life's battle to the close.
Let Us then, one and all aid In max
ing this week an epoch in local histo-
ny and an event long 20 be remember
ed. Let each do his part so all may
enjoy to the fullert extent. con sistsnt
with prudence and prosperity, this
splendid opportunity for physical re-
laxstion and mental repose.
On these festive occasions the bond
owner, the banker and the trust mag
nate touch elbows with ind greet cor
daily the artisan, the shopkeeper and
the knight Of labor. with true republic
can simplicity. thus beautifully illus
irating by harmonious sentiments the
snobling truth of the brotherhood of
man.
This being a great holiday season
we are not much wrapped mp In bust
ness, but in order not to dissppoint nm
anxious public. snd for the purpose Of
carrying out our usual cnstrm on these
occasions we have opened our great
annual carnival sale. We are too busy
to quote figures today, just drop in to-
morrow or any day this week and our
prices will convince you that our
counters are truly festive boards Of big
bargains. All sorts OF Dry Goods,
dainty and up-to-date Dress Goods,
Shirts, Walking Skirts, Wash Skirts,
Lace Curtains, Embroideries, Laces,
Gloves, etc., go at almost your own
prices for q whole week. Everything
desirable in ladies and mems furnish
ing goods. All the goods in our store
will DO out to the core. II you trade
with us once you are sure to want
more, we're the cheapest and best save
the Country Store"
JOHN j.