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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-07-20

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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-07-20

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HUMBOLDT LODGE NO. nr
16, /. o. O.F.-Meetings
the LIST and I'd ThuPa-
day evenings Of eacn ilontk at hail
in Silver State building. Visiting
brothers in good standing always
welcome.
P. j. MANGANy N. g.
J. A. LIPMAN, Secretary.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-07-20

In Nevada there is a town of 275 in
habitants called Wonder, and it is
situated in a county having $50 inhabi-
tants. The Mining News of that town
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16
rWO FAKE MERCHANTS
CONVICTED OF FRAUD

DeadWood, s. d, June 7.-Out less
han 20 minutes a jury in the United
states court here returned a verdict OF
guilty against Peter WEIGH. OF Mime
tpolis, charged with conspiracy to de-
raud and co~ncealing assets in bank
'uptcy proceedings. Judge Willard
sentenced Welch to two years at Leav-
.nworth and to pay a fine of 81, 900.
John III. Conway, bankrupt, proprie-
cor Of the wholesale grocery house at
Belle Fourche, of which Welch was
manager, then pleaded guilty TO a sim
lar charge and was given one year and
;hree months and $1,000 fine.
The WEIGH trial sprung a sensation
when he admitted on the stand that he
served six months in a Minneapolis
Norkhouse a few years ago for perjury
n bankruptcy proceedings, and admit
Jed using assumed names. The Conway
method was TO buy everything on cred
i, employ a large force and sell cheap
'or cash. and then go into bankruptcy.
The failure occurred two years ago.,
when Welch was caught by the sheriff
making an exit through the back door
with sacks OF money. The failure was
,or nearly 500. 600.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16
MANY INJURED IN
MIXED TRAIN WRECK

Sisseton, S. D., June S.-The regular
mixed train of the Sisseton branch of
the c.. nj. & st. p, which left Sisseton
about an hour late. bound for Milbank,
was wrecked one mile this side OF
Peever. The passenger coach, baggage
ear and two box cars were ditched.
The passengers were badly shaker up
and about 300 feet OF track was torn
mp. A broken rail was probably the
cause. Several auto loads of men went
rom here to lend assistance to the
people on the train. Among the party
we're DR., Brown, the company's physi-
clan, and Miss Renner, a professional
Nurse. The injured are as follows:
A. j. Kilnes, Arlington, S. D., back
injured: b. p. Trelsted, Ellington, S.
D., chest injured; Mrs. p. e. Lang.
Mont, back and body bruised; j.. H.
Sichtize, Cleveland, Ohio, head cut;
Mrs. Iver Rringen, Ellington, S. d.,
collar bone broken; Miss Bertha Tel
sted, Ellington, back injured and face
cut; Miss Clara Juveland, Peever, S.
D., body bruised; George Lewis, brake
man, Milbank, arms I'M legs bruised;
9. p. Harrington, conductor, Milbank,
body bruised.
All of the Ellington men were on
.heir way to Dell Rapids, S. D., to
attend the wedding OF A. j. Kilness.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16
HUYCK APPOINTED.
JACK JOHNSON SAILS
FOR THE CORONATION
Pugilist and His White Wife
Will Mix With Nabobs in
London.

New York. June Jack Johnson,
negro champion pugilist, and his white
wife sailed today aboard the steam
ship kron Prinz Wilhelm to witness
the ceremonies incident to the corona
tion OF King George ".
A large contingent Of Manhattan's
sporting negro population boarded the
vessel before II saired to say goo6by
and their presence, with the flowers
and other offerings they brought. to-
gether with the pugilist's golden smile
and his wife's glittering display of di-
Almonds. easily made this the most
conspicuous party aboard.
Instead of obtaining a stateroom
those of the first cabin pas
engers, the ~Johnsons We're assigned
TO the room ordinarily belonging TO
the chief engineer OF the ship. 1t was
also announced that the chief toward
had assigned them to a small table
In a rather secluded corner OF the first
cabin dining saloon.
Johnson said he did not intend to
fight while abroad, but that IL he was
offered enough money he would fight a
bear.
I'D fight a bear for about $50. 1000"
he said.
will you fight Sam Langford2"
"IIe amt no bear answered the
negro. hes a wildcat"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16
CLUBS IN
UPLIFT CONFERENCE
Many Dakota Cities and Towns
Represented at the Con-
vention.

Sioux Falls, S. D., June THE
meeting OF the State Federation Of
Commercial clubs convened in the
Commercial club rooms of this city at
|! o'clock this afternoon. The meeting
a called to order by George Schlos-
ser, secretary of the Sioux Falls Com
nercial club. Immediately after the
Meeting had been organized II took UP
he discussion OF how best to advertise
he of South Dakota and the
opportunities which 1t has to offer those
Ieeking new homes or investments at a
minimum cost. r. f. Dowdell, Of Ar
,esian. opened the discussion, which
continued during the afternoon session.
other sessions will be held Wednesday.
b 20 cities and towns of the
state, including several in the Black
Hills, were represented by delegates at
he meeting, and considerable interest
VAS DISPLAYED.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16
TREASURY BALANCES SHOW
Low MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS

Pierre, S. D.. June THE total bal
tnce in all funds OF the state treasury,
ls shown by the statement of that de-
partment for the month of May. is
1894, 3SS.16 q decrease OF about $70,0 900
rom the balance for the preceding
month. The general fund shows a bal-
ince Of $197,619.92, which will be in
creased during June by the tax collec-
ions for, the second quarter, which
should amount to about 5000, 900. The
most of the miscellaneous funds in the
treasury are very low, with the excep-
ion Of the interest and income fund of
;he common schools. which have not
yet been a~pportioned. The permanent
school fund is nearly all loaned out, the
balance at the present time being only
a trife W. $4,000. The balance in
The game fund is $19, 1906, after pay
ing for the consignment OF Chinese
p~heasants which are being distributed
by the game department.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16
ELK WIVES AND SISTERS
ARE WELL PROVIDED FOR

Aberdeen. S. ID, June Sin prepar-
ng the reception for the Elks at their
convention which opened this norm
ng, Elk wives and sweethearts were
iot overlooked. The feminine relatives
" the Aberdeen Elks devoted much
line and thought to making the visit
ng women comfortable and at home.
\ large reception committee are meet
ng the fair guests at the club rooms
nd assisting them in securing badges,
,isposing of their baggage, and in get
ing suitable accommodations.
This afternoon at 2 o'clock a recep-
ion WAS rendered the visiting women
Il the Aberdeen Commercial club,
where they were greeted with music,
lowers, light refreshments and a grac-
Gus welcome. At 8 O'Clock they were
he guests of Aberdeen women at a
Vaudeville entertainment, followed by
IN automobile ride. On Thursday after
loon. another reception will take place,
With music and a general good time.
That evening an informal dance will
ae given in their honor.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16
AFTER NILES FLIGHT
ON WINGS OF STORM
STALLION is UNHURT
Tornado Decimates Zone anS
Loss Of Life May
Follow.

Ipswich, s. d. June 6-Further re-
ports from the cyclone which swept
through the country south Of here last
night show that the same started
about three miles southwest of
City, an inland town south of here,
first taking a school house, completely
demolishing same. Then it appears 10
have struck the farm Of David j. Nor
ris, and completely wiped every i'm
proVement off of the same, severely
Injuring Mrs. Morris and Roland Will
Iiams, a neighbour, the latter sustain
ing a fractured skull and Is liable not
TO recover. These two parties refused
10 go to the cellar with the rest OF the
family.
The cyclone next struck the farm
IF the Evans estate, completely de-
stroyed a 40x60 barn, granary and
machine sheds, and doing considerable
damage to the house.
1t then struck Powell City which in
she early '90s was q flOurishing inland
town, the center Of a large and pros
berous Welsh settlement. At this town
It scattered over the fields the Metho-
dist church, the store Of Mrs. Level
Ign, the school house, II the barn OF
John Lemke, tearing off h roofs and
doing considerable damage to other
residents there:
Two miles east Of Powell City the
storm visited the farm Of Ed. o. Evans
and raised every building from its
foundation and tore them to pieces.
Numerous barns were moved and small
buildings demolished.
In some places the crops look like
newly plowed fields. Numerous AR
row escapes were reported. One stall
lion was carried a mile and a half and
dropped uninjured, while a mare and
colt were picked up and carried over
half a mile in opposite directions and
dropped.
The horses Of Ed. O. Evans tied in
The barn were found about half a milo
away in the field still tied to the
hanger
Losses undoubtedly will aggregate
s35, 600. They appear to be more or
less insured with the exception Of Ed.
D. Evans, who lost everything.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16
EGAN MAKES 1T EVIDENT
HE is FACTOR IN POLITICS

Yankton. S. L.. June s-Seorge NJ.
Egan, OF Sioux Falls. opened here last
night his c campaign for govern
or or the state. He announced him
self a progressive republican before an
audience that packed the Yankton the
alter. He paid respects to the state adj
ministratioff and advocated reform
along tho various lines attacked. He
particularly endorsed the election OF Of
hc;als by the people as far as practical.
He engaged a band and with powers of
oratory and impressive theatrical man
Dakota politics which will have 10 be
reckoned with.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16
ELECTRICIAN lNSTALLs
MANUFACTURING PLANT

Mitchell, SD, June 6.-F. w. Shaw
yer has completed arrangements for
the erection or a manufacturing plant
q turn our electric fixtures and coz
per cable lightning conductors. He has
bought Is acres OF ground In the east
part Of this city and has commenced
the erection OF a residence. The fac
tory Is 10 follow in tile course OF a
month. The building Is TO be two sto-
ries high. and built OF concrete blocks.
With the installation OF the machinery
Mr.. Slinwvcr says that he will have
an Investment or 10000.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16
JUDGE JONES iNvALlDATES
ANDERSON'S APPOINTMENT

Eridgewater. S D. June S.-Accord-
ng TO a recent ruling by Judge Jones,
II this judicial district, a vacancy oc-
:urs in the office OF county commits
,ioner in the fourth commissioner dis
.rict of this CMcCook) county. the
ruling being based upon the Irregular
lty OF the manner OF the appointment
IF j. II. Anderson, of his city. who
has filed the office during the past
year, having been appointed to fiji the
anexpired term of Andrew Lindgren.
resigned. The Ease has been bitterly
contested, n is attracting consider
able interest in this portion of the
state. The complexion of the present
board would Indicate the appointment
OF a democrat to fill the vacancy.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16
PASTORS MESSAGE
CARRIED BY WIRE

Centerville, $. d., June Son
account of the number OF per-
sons attending the Congrega-
tional church afflicted with
deafness. "a Globe a phone
system has been installed. 1t
consists of a transmitter on the
pulpit connected with a pattery
and with receivers In several
seats. The system works nice
~, being a wonderful aid in
hearing. During the past year
about $1,000 has been spent in
remodeling the building. MAX
ing the interior very attrac-
tive.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

II has beer decided to adopt a lumi-
nous compass in the German army and
IL will be used in military
80 as TO allow the troops to ind their
direction without trouble. Very good
results are expected from Its use. The
compass will have a dial prepared with
luminous paint, SO that 1t may be seen
in the dark.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16
DE sMET,
SOUTH DAKOTA.

The natural conclusion upon meeting
y masked man in an unfrequented To-
cation, Is that we are in for an en-
counter with a highwayman, but this
Is not necessarily the case, for the per-
son might be a scientist engaged in
exploration work. Mountain climbers,
and there are many OF these at present,
some making their excursions into the
clouds for pure pleasure, have found
that some such protection is required
to ward off the pain and Inconvenience
OF snow scald. Along the Pacific slope
there are several organizations OF anna
teur mountain climbers, and the adj
vantages of some protection for the
by them.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16
QUARANTINE DISTRICT
FOR ScABiES EXTENDED

Washington, June 7.-Secretary of.
Agriculture Wilson has given notice
hat the livestock quarantine has been
extended for the contagious disease
known as scabies TO the following dis
riots in South Dakota and Nebraska:
South Dakota-The' counties Of Hard
ing, Corson, Perkins, Schnasse, Dewey,
Armstrong, Meade, Butte, Lawrence,
Pennington, Stanley, Lyman, Mellette,
Washabaugh, Washington, Custer, Fall
River, Shannon. Bennett and Todd.
Nebraska-The counties of Sioux.
SCOTS Bluff, Banner. Kimball, Chey-
anne, Box Butte, Dawes, Sheridan.
Deuel., Keith, Mcpherson, Grant, Cher
~, Hooker, Thomas, Logan, Blaine,
Brown, Rock, Holt, Morrill, and that
part of Lincoln county lying north Of
he Platte river.
HUYCK APPOINTED.
Washington, June President Taft
today nominated Vim. G.. Huyck to be
postmaster at Vermillion, s. ID.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

The knot is a near relative OF the
robin-breasted snipe, and IL gets It's
name from King Canute, OF Denmark
and England; he whom his eourtiers
battered into believing he had power
over all things, until finally he seated
himself upon the seashore and COM
manded the waves not to approach his
feet. Notwithstanding. the element
advanced with its usual rapidity. and
Canute. rising. said to his courtiers In
a tone OF great solemnity: He alone
can rule the waves, who has said to
them, Thus far shall ye so, and no
farther"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

The city OF st, Petersburg has had
trouble with bad water from the Neva,
but is soon to start an ozone purify
ing plant which appears TO be the
largest in Europe. 1t handles 5000 0
cubic yards OF water a day. and Is in
stalled by the Russian Siemens-Shuck-
ert electrical firm. The system used
here is stated to be a combination of
the Siemens electric ozoning apparatus,
together with sterilizing powers de-
aligned by the Paris Ozone company.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16
RAIN IN SOUTHWEST.

Kansas city, June Light showers
general from Concordia, Kan, east
ward through northern Missouri, ana
In extreme southeastern Nebraska and
Iowa, caused a slight drop In temper
ature today. The rains were not
heavy enough to be OF any value TO
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

Orange culture has now spread from
the coast OF Palestine into Samaria.
But the olive forestry is most promis-
Ing. BY 1912 the Jewish people will
own. according to an authority in Pal
trees.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16
PRESIDENT ASKED
TO VISIT DAKOTA

Washington, June THE South Da-
kota delegation will invite President
Taft to visit Huron during state fair
week next September. This will be.
about the time of his western trip.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

The woman who wants TO make
money today must be prepared TO work
and work hard by an ordered system
for a definite end. This is the only pos
sible method; to make money by home
employment, and at odd hours at the
workers will, is frankly impossible"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

For the manufacture OF paper last
year $685. $50 cords OF wood were used
In the United States, just twice as
much as was used In 1899. More than
1850, 900 tons OF pulp were produced.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

Bacteria found on paper money. ac-
cording TO w. w. Hilditch. OF the Shelf
field Scientific school, are not usually OF
en- infectious or virulent type.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

A patent has been granted for a
syringe-like machine which injects
poison around the roots of weeds with
out injuring surrounding vegetation.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

Matches are being made in a factory
at Sholapur, British India. OF a peculi-
arly stiff form of native grass.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

In 1907 the United States produced
s622, 046 worth of anthony and inn
ported sl.6S6.S02 worth.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

In New York city the greatest per-
cent OF profit is made by retailers OF
jewelry that has imitation precious
Rgones in It's composition.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

There are several silver ingots In the
Bank OF England which rave lain there
for 200 years.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

In Australia a species OF ant builds
Its nest along a north and south line
30 accurately hat a traveller may di-
rect HIS course by their a!d.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

In spite of laws passed by several
states TO stop cigaret smoking more
than sc 5000, 900, 900 were smoked in the
United States last year.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

Over $4,000 natives are employed by
the missionary societies of Amcrica and
Europe TO work among their fellows.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

A very fine grade of tobacco can be
grown in Chile. but as yet its cultiva-
tion has not been thoroughly de-
veloped.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

I Rain drops, according to government
scientists, vary In size from a mere
speck OF water to two inches In dame
ter.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

Some OF the cigars mad and smoked
IN the Philippines are two n two and
y half feet long.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

All locomotive engineers In Germany
who run 10 years without having an
accident are rewarded.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

Oskaloosa. Ia. June 7.-Afattock
wanted at Cedar Rapids for burglary.
was arrested in this city last night w
Detective Muir.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

1t is estimated that 5000 people are
arrested In Chicago each year on a
charge of drunkenness.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

There are 13,4o0 different kinds OF
postage stamps I'm use in various coun-
tries OF the world.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

The longest span OF telegraph wire in
the world Is 600 feet across the river
Kistnah, In India.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

Chinese like opium, but not strong
drink, while the Koreans like strong
drink. but do not like opium.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

"A railroad bridge 12,050 feet long
connects the city OF Venice with the
mainland.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

There are 10000 women and girls In
Europe who earn their living as ar
fists models.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

Aeronauts say the barking Of q dos
,can be heard for our miles above the
earth.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

To render eorks imperyious to acids
or chemical fumes steep them In petro-
tleum.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

Over one-seventh OF Greai Britainss
commerce passes through the Suez
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

The Nile contains a greater variety
OF fish than any other body OF water.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

NJ the New theater In this city this
afternoon the South Dakota Bankers
association convened for a two days
session. One of the features OF the
opening of the session was the annual
address OF O.. II. Barrett. president Of
ahe association. There is a good attend
ance. The convention was called to or
der by President Barrett. G. M. Day
welcomed the delegates and O. L.
Branson, OF Mitchell, responded In be-
half OF the association. The invocation
was by DR.. Frank Fox, pastor of the
First Congregational church.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16
BOOSTER CLUB ENDS;
BANKERS HAVE FLOOR
Convene as State Federation of
Commercial Organizations
Adjourns.

Sioux Falls, S. d., June S.--The most
important action taken during the
meeting Of the State Federation OF
Commercial clubs. which was conclud-
ID about noon today, was the appoint
ment Of a committee TO perfect a re-
organization of the state federation.
AT another meeting to be held at
Huron during the state fair in Septem-
Der, this committee will make a re-
port. The purpose of the reorganiza-
lion is to place the state federation In
4 position where ii car effectively sup
plement the work OF the state immi-
grafton bureau and aid the bureau In
attracting to South Dakota those seek
ing new homes or Investments.
Many additional delegates arrived
during the night, and today's session
Of n federation was ever more
largely attended than the session had
yesterday, and the greatest enthusiasm
was manifested.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

Thomas Moore never made more
than $1,000 per year from his work.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-16

n nSayerage worms il requires but nine
aths aa much nourishment as al
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-25

CbiIdren's Dresses reduced in price
at AnSIey's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-25
WARLICK'S Big SALE
Still In PROGRESS
Great Host Of Bargains Still
Remaining

The unusual sale inaugurated re-
Gently by Warlick Brothers is still on
at this popular store, where daily hun
dreds of people are availing them
selves of the opportunity afforded to
purchase bargains at exceptionally
low prices.
From the beginning this sale has
been a marked success, as the repu-
tation of this we'll established firm
stood back of the prices that have
been advertised. Customers have goue
to the store with assurance that they
would obtain goods just as they were
advertised, and these same customers
have gone away from thes tore salts
fed.
The big sale is on until the end OF
the month, so that every one still has
a chance to share in the bargains that
are waiting for every one interested
Courteous attention and every help
that can be given to the shopper viii
be accorded to every one who visits
the store.