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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-04-07

/ country stores and logging camp
commissaries.
At the time this system was
adopted, 1t was generally said
that 1t would fail. as practically
no one In this city was at that
time doing cash business, but,
recognizing that the element of
loss as caused by the giving of
credit was, by this method elimi-
mated, Dickson Brothers began
pricing their incoming merchan-
disc at a 10 per cent lower profit.
This action was not heralded
at the time further than by ad-
vertising their prices on well
known goods.
Open Shoe Branch.
There was no falling off of
business following this change of
policy. but rather an increase, and
since that time the fact that we
do a cash business has become so
generally known that the matter
of credit does not enter into our
consideration, and the fact re-
mains TO this day that We do take
a smaller percentage of profit
than we could afford to take
except that We get cash for our
merchandise.
In 1910 our business in Walk
over" Shoes had reached that
proportion where the space we
could give in this store was not
adequate for the line which at
that time began featuring ladies'
shoes in a large way.
able location for rent on Pacific
avenue and George Dickson
bought the property at 1874 Pa
cific av., $50 feet below the old
store and facing 18th ST.. where,
April Is, 1910, the Walkover
Shoe Shop made it's bow to the
shoe trade of the city.
Observes Same Rules.
The Walkover Shoe Shop is a
unit of Dickson Brothers Co., q
second shoe department in fact
observing In every way the poll.
cies and business principles that
have made this house successful
We recognize patronage as
tangible asset and no purchase IL
too small to warrant our cheerful
attention and our appreciation.
Years of consistent merchan
dising along these lines have bull
up for this house monument Of
confidence and personal friend
ship that cannot be valued in dol
lars and cents and can only b.
known and appreciated by Others
like ourselves who may enjoy 1t.
ITO BE COntinued.)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-04-07
EXPLOITING THE PROGRESS
IVENESS OF DICKSON
BROS. co. -
BYH f.

1t is but plain truth to say that
there are no so-called secrets in
an honestly conducted mercantile
business:
Business judgment, continu-
Gus study Of conditions, an eco
nomical administration, good
location and good salaries paid to
competent men, added to loyalty
and efficiency among its employees
will make a successful business
at any time.
The degree of success will de-
pend on general conditions, but it
will remain a successful business
In this relative sense under any
condition.
On Cooperative Basis.
The firm of Dickson Brothers
Co. has, been in business at this
location, 1120-1122 Pacific av.,
since March IT, 1888, a sum to-
tai of 80 years and a few weeks.
Prior to Feb. IT, 1902, the
firm was known and designated
as Dickson Brothers U. S. Store,
and since that date, as Dickson
Brothers Co., regularly incor-
porated company, of which George
j.. Dickson is president, H. e..
C'Neal is secretary and A. w.
Ollar is treasurer. Trustees of
che company, in addition to those
above named, are w. H. Siebold,
Oscar West, T. S. Huston and f.
Il. Johnson, all heads of depart
ments.
This cooperative plan, which
was put in effect at the time of
incorporation, was the idea of
George l.. Dickson, and it has
proved its worth yearly since that
time.
One-Price System.
That this business has been
successful and that 1t has yearly
paid good dividends is a demon
strable fact. That the true CO.
operative spirit, creating depart
ment and store team work, is in a
large way responsible for this con-
!, dition is also a fact.
Another contributing element
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-04-07

to the success Of this business is
the rigid and long time adherence
to the one-price system and the
absence of the so-called special
sale. True, no store can avoid hav-
ing slow selling goods, but they
can be disposed or by an honest
reduction in price provided the
price stays reduced until all the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-04-07

goods are sold, thus maintaining
the One-price plan.
On Cash Basis.
For the last 20 years the busi-
ness Of this house has been done
on cash basis, excepting a
month end credit extended to
local business houses and the same
rule observed in dealing with
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-04-07

Things 20 wear, Wdue Night mere
In Tacoma, That You Men-foIks
Ought to Know More About
and wear more of.
lot of probably think that shuDay only make those
famous BIG Overals.
We'll s1ss surprise Gz big Just with
hundred Styles everything from black sateen and blue cham
bray work shirt nice looking and wemade
shirts as any man needs to put
and the deaer both be proud Of spen
made right here at home modern plant Union Label hon.
esty made goods
And you'll gently but firmly insist, YOU. dealer can get
s he has to DO phGne and our the
now good they are You both get profit on every one yours
gives you the dealers in the that you'll come after
more coupled with money profit on the sae
There many good reasons why you both should be
buying and using these worthy Observation-Disclosures
none why you shouldn't.
Seventy-seven styles summer shirts alone all kinds OF
flame! shirts and cotton work shirts in variety big
one to tell Of shreabty and full value and clean modern
factory methods Of making.
Pants tool Seventeen different styles of good honest
WORK lots Of EN- good enough to use tor M
Tacoma plant.
You buy them for dollar up to fftya par---and
nobody sell any better at these prices NOBODY
You ought insist on having these BIG label pants its
worth while for ought to insist on having all these BIG
goods
You're the who counts with the deaIer---f you're po-
tey and firmly nssent about these things he's going sat
sfy, he's constantly needing your trade.
Result is--
You profit In getting good wearabes at small COST
dealer profits your continued trade satisfied
town profits from the continual operation Of s
big manufacturing plant kept busy by your demands
Lets buy Of each others Tacoma eoods---es
pecay since theyre just good in every any and
quite few respects better than many outside brands.
Tell your dealer so--keep reminding him.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-09-15
Grady County Express
Is Cents a Year

This great orres 10 made for an In
definite period. We will send the
Grady County Express for one full
year. to subscribers in Grady county
only. on receipt OF only 25 cents.
Think OF It. the official county paper,
Democratic, with all the
local, political and official news every
week for 25 cents a year. Come run
ming. Remit In coin 10
GRADY COUNTY EXPRESS.
Chickasha, Okla
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-09-15

When you have an achey. stretchy
feeling and you are dull, tired and dis
couraged 1t is sign Of approaching
malaria or ehills. You should acl
quickly to ward off an attack. Herb
inc offers you the help you need. i
destroys the malarial germs, drives out
all impurities and makes you fee
bright, vigorous and cheerful. Prict
soc. Sold by Owl Drug re.-Adv
d&v
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-09-15
slLlousNEss AND CONSTIPATION

1t is certainly surprising that any
woman will endure the miserable feel
ings caused by biliousness and consti.
patton. when relief is so easily had
and at so little expense. Mrs. Chas
Peck, Gates. N. Y. writes: about a
year ago used two. bottles OF Cham
berlains Tablets and they cured me
Of biliousness and constipation" OBJ
tainable everywhere.-Adv. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-09-15
hurhe Bills

To Its many SUBSCRIBERS. old and
new the Daily Express is offering a
most unique premium that should at
once become popular in every home In
Chickasha where there Is refrigera-
tor or ice box. The blanket is made
OF vegetable parchment, is thoroughly
sanitary, and its value lies ia the fact
that 1t excludes heat from the outside
and retains the cold air beneath. Just
place the blanket loose over exposed
side of ice. top or front, tucking the
edges In. 1t will keep the outside
warm afr from coming in contact with
the ice and save one half. and VIII
not decrease refrigeration. The blan
ket is not porous SO it will not become
musty or strong smelling, won't dis
solve or go to pieces when wet. so you
need have no fear of clogging tine
drain pipe Don't use any more por-
Gus, unsanitary cloths. burlap sacks
or newspapers on your ice.
The only consideration necessary 70
secure one OF these blankets. is to
pay one months subscription in ad-
vance to the Daily Express-forty
cents-and our solicitor. or collectors,
W and you one Jr the blankets
may be obtained on the same terms a,
the Daily Express office.
II you do not desire to advance your
subscription one month. the ice plan
ket may be bought at this office.
Price 10 cents.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-09-15
Grady County Express
Is Cents a Year

This great crfer is made FOR an in
IefinIte period. We win send the
Grady County Express for one full
sear. to subscribers In Grady county
My. on receipt OF only 20 cents.
Think of it, the official county paper,
ock-ribbed Democratic. with all the
ocal. political and official news every
week for % cents a year. Come run
aing. Remit In coin to
CRAZY COUNTY EXPRESS.
Asa Chickasha. Okla
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-09-15
Dependency Due to Indigestion.

about three months ago when
was suffering from Indigestion which
caused headache and dizzy spells and
made me feel tired and despondent,
began taking Chamberlain's Tablets" !"
writes Mrs. Geo. Hon. Macedon. N. Y.
This medicine proved to be the very
thing l needed, as one days treatment
relieved me greatly. I used two bot
ties Of Chamberlain's Tablets and they
rid me OF this trouble. e."-Obtainable
everywhere.-Ady. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-09-15
GRADY COUNTY MOVING

We have sold four good farms 50
far this month-90, 1870, 200 and 260
acres, total $24.850. These farms sold
for $35. $S5, s2I, and $40 per acre We
loaned $40, $lS, $15 and $40 per <cre
on this land. The best bargains IN
land will All 60 this fall then land is
sure to advance in value. We can
loan two thirds of the amount neces.
sary to buy some good land we have
for sale. If you can raise a few hun
dred dollars you can buy good farm
and get 10 years time TO pay it out;
two good crops will double the price
at which some Of the land can be
bought.
We have 200 acres well improved,
near town. first class upland, so acres
meadow. Price 40 per acre, $1,000
cash, balance time to suit purchaser.
2GO acres in cultivation, no house
one mile from Oklahoma College fer
Women. This Is first class upland.
Price $3.50 per acre.
100 acres five miles from Chicka.
sha, 40 acres bottom, small house,
good water, fenced and cross fenced
We can loan $1,000 on this choice farm
and sell to you for $2S5o. Well worth
$4,000.
$40 acres six miles from Chickasha.
ITO acres Bitter Creek bottom, balance
good grass land, 11O acres fenced with
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-09-15

log wire, large 7-room house, good
barn. silos. large orchard. living wa
ter, fine shades. Only s25 per acre,
1870 acres smooth Washita bottom.
two miles from Chickasha, 100 acres
well set in alfalfa, 4-room house, large
hog barn, one of the best hog farms
in Grady county. Price SIS per acre.
100 acres first class bottom. one
mile from good town near chickasfia,
has fine crop Of corn on 1t now, not
an acre of waste land. Price $4,000.
100 acres ranch ten miles from
Chickasha, well fenced and living wa
ter, good grass, no black jacks or post
oak. Price $3.50 per acre.
CITY PROPERTY.
There are very few vacant resi-
dences of any kind in Chickasha,
rents are going up. The best bargains
are selling. We have sold three good
homes in the last 80 days. number
OF families are moving here for the
benefit OF the schools, which are sec
end to none in Oklahoma. If you ever
expect to own home in the best
school town in the state buy now
while the price is low. You know why
property in all towns in Oklahoma
has been selling below their value
Nothing on earth can check the pros
perity Of Chickasha and Grady county
but the lack of moisture and we have
been getting plenty of that this year
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-09-15

Sensitiveness is form of fear.
greatly exaggerated by introspection.
Like all negative emotions sensitive
ness grows with indulgence and easily
becomes a fixed habit of thought and
feelings.-Nautilus.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-09-15
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Light housekeeping or
sleeping rooms with bath and cistern
water Phone 1162. 9-14-3ia
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-09-15

WANTED Bright young man al
ready employed, to work three or four
hours extra time each week collecting.
Apply Mr. Brinkmeyer, Cheaney hotel.
9.l5-2t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-09-15

Classified advertIsements, euen 40
"Wanted," "For Rent" aFor Sale
etc. will positively not be received for
the Express by phone. They must be
brought to the offIes. Please do moi
phone them, II 10 embarrassing to usA
to refuse to receive them. ff-s-tf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-09-15
W|A|N N|T|s|
I

Classified advertisements, such a.
Wanted" "'For Rent" For Sale
etc, win positively not be received 10
the Express by phone. They must b.
brought to the office. Please do no
phone them. 1t is embarrassing to u,
To refuse to receive them. 1884
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-09-15
Money to Lend
CITY LOANS

CITY LOANS
5000, $500, $500. $1,000, $1,000, $500.
$1,000. $2sOO. $4,000, sS25O. $4,000 and
$4,000. and other sums up to $4,000 to
lend on Chickasha improved property
in approved sections, on years time; /;
interest to be paid semi-annuaIly.
FARM LOANS
Plenty money for good land loans at
low rates and best contracts. II you
prefer, just one note and one mortgage
mo coupons or other bothersome pa.
pers to sign. Inspections are made
from our office and loans closed al
once on good title being shown
$4,000 private fund to lend ON good
land or business property in Chicka-
sha. Quick service assured
LENDING MONEY
To others. for others, and borrowing
money for others, is the business OF
this company. Farm and city proper
ties wanted as security.
BORROW OR LEND MONEY
Through our office and be happy.
HARDEN-RoCHE MORTGAGE co.
2o3-2o4 Tye Building,
chickashs, Okla.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-09-15

FOR RENT-Half interest in S2t
acre farm, half mile from Tabler; tive
sets OF improvements. o. w. Reed
Tabler. Okla. 9-14-6
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07
]. L. POTTS

Jacob Leland Potts, Probate Judge
of Gratiot County, was born in the
village Of Simcoe, County of Norfolk,
Ontario, October -. 1858. When
about four years of age his father
sold their farm in Canada, buying a
much larger farm in Pavilion town
ship, Kalamazoo County. Judge Potts
remained on the farm until he was
sixteen years Of age, attending a small
country school.
When seventeen years of age COM
menced working at various odd jobs. In
1871 he started work in the sawmill
of A. w. Wright of Saginaw, devoting
his spare time to study. After saving
up some money he attended school,
and as soon as this was exhausted
commenced work again. His father
died in 1873, and by this time he de-
cided to study law. During the sum-
mer of 1878 attended summer
school, and in the fall obtained third
grade certificate, and taught at the
Scion Center school at a salary of $40
a month and board The following
year he attended the Northern Indiana
Normal School enrolling in the Scien-
tifc course and receiving a diploma
in June. Mr.. Potts had borrowed
money to attend school, and at the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07
WILBUR NELSON

Hon. Wilbur Nelson, the new county
treasurer, is one of the pioneers OF
Gratiot County, and occupies respon-
sible position in Ithaca as the presi-
dent and manager of the Nelson Grain
Co. He is the son of Francis Nelson,
who settled in Lenawee County IN
1885, moving to Arcadia in 1854, serv-
ing for several years as second judge
of probate of this county.
County treasurer Nelson was born
in Madison, Lenawee County, Mich,
January Is, 1889, moving to Gratiot
County at the age of fifteen. Obtain
ed his education in the common schools
and at the Gregory Business College
at Kalamazoo. At the outbreak of the
Civil War enlisted as a private In
Company c, the Sth Infantry, com
pany composed almost entirely of the
citizens of Gratiot County. Served
as sergeant, taking part in practi-
cally al lof the important engage
ments and was twice wounded After
the battle of Fredericksburg promoted
to second lieutenant of his company.
He gave up his commission in Jan
uary, 1864, returning home, and in
March of the same year re-entered the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07
J. w. HARROD

Joseph William Harrod, the present
county surveyor, and for a great many
years a resident Of this county, was
born in the county of Kent, England,
in 1862, coming to Gratiot county in
1880, and in 1885 married Eva M.
Shaw.
J. w. Harrod obtained his schooling
in suburban school near London,
leaving school at the age of twelve.
From then up to the present day he
has been in business of various kinds.
About four years spent in the grocery
trade, and some time devoted to house
decorating. He came to this country
in 1880, making his home with a
brother, who was engaged in survey
ing. The business appealed to him and
has devoted practically all of his time
from 1880 up to date to surveying.
Served for two years as a county
drain commissioner, and for about
eleven years has occupied the Office of
county surveyor, acting as surveyor
and engineer for large share of the
work done in this county. Member of
the Michigan Engineering Society,
and held various positions while in the
society.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07
SUMNER ITEMS.

John Slater of Alma called on
friends here Wednesday.
Mrs. Ella Hicks and daughter, Ina,
visited William Hicks and family at
Alma Tuesday.
Mr.. Bartlett's two grandsons Of
Wheeler are spending few days here.
Louie Osterhout of Pennsylvania is
visiting his brother, Rastus Osterhout.
Merl Forquer of Riverdale spent a
few days with his grandparents last
week.
James Metcalf is entertaining his
sister, whose home is in Canada. He
has not seen her for thirty years.
Clifford Ayers of Detroit spent New
Years with his parents, DIR. Ayers
and wife.
Bert Stewman and wife of Palo
spent the week -end with his uncle, Da-
vid and Charles Milford.
Arthur Fowler lost fine colt last
week.
Orson Newman, south of town, made
a business trip to st. Johns Monday.
Mrs. l.. M. Forquer and Mrs. VIM.
Bartlett attended watch meeting at
Elm Hall Thursday evening.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07
SEVILLE CENTER.

After a weeks vacation school at
the Center was resumed January A.,
with Miss Pauline Horton Of Riverdale
as teacher.
The French family gave watch
meeting and card party Thursday
evening, Dec. 81. Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ.
Miller received first favors and B. R.
Hundey and Willard Miller the con-
soaltions.
Mrs. George Abbot is entertaining
her brother and sister, Leon and Myr-
tie Berkey of Grand Rapids.
Claude Whitford is entertaining his
cousin, Mule Heintzelman of Grand
Rapids.
Miss Tressie Fisher entertained Sat
urday evening in honor of Leon Grant,
who is about to return to Texas to
resume the management of his ranch.
VIII Shong and family attended the
Shong reunion New Years day at the
home of his brother, John, near AL
ma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07

service as a captain of Co. l, 102nd
u. S. Colored Infantry (lst Michigan
Colored Infantry organized at De-
troit. The regiment served in
Georgia, Florida and South Carolina.
At the close of the war in Novem-
Der, '65, returned to Ithaca and enter
ed the mercantile business with Nath-
an Church. which he has carried on up
to the present time very successfully;
having several different partners, but
since about 1898 has conducted the
business alone.
Wilbur Nelson served as assistant
assessor of thermal revenues from '67
to II. He served as president of
Ithaca for one year, and has held
many local Offices of Importance.
Served as representative from Gratiot
County to the state legislature in 1880.
With the unusually broad political
and business experience the new treas
surer has had there is not any doubt
as to his ably filling his new office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07

succ eeded in passing the bar eXamina-
tions in IT. Without any funds or
clients it was impossible for him to
start practice. In the summer of 1877
accepted a position at the House of Re
fuge, Plainfield, Indiana. While at
Plainfeld he met Miss Nellie f. Blod-
gett Of Plymouth, New Hampshire,
whom he married September %, 1879.
Judge Potts again entered the law
Office of Jacob B. Rogers, moving in
1880 TO Harrison, the county seat of
Clare county, where he thought the
opportunities were better, and remain
ed there until the spring of 1886 when
he moved TO Ithaca, and since then
has conducted a loan and real estate
business in connection with his legal
practice. He served the County of
Gratiot as judge of probate from
January /, 1898, and in the fall of 1912
was again elected to the same Office,
which he now holds, the term expiring
in 1919.
The office of the judge of probate is
without doubt the best systematized
Office i'm the state Since entering the
office there have been but two nights
when the days work had not been en-
tirely cleaned up, so that it would be
possible for a new man TO step in the
following day and commence with
clean sheet.