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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-18

Comparatively few people remain
in the self-satisfed class after they
once get acquainted with themselves.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-18

A New Jersey woman drove her car
through bunch Of holdup bandits
and raced i've miles for help, although
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-18

been the proper caper in these q !;
cumstances. The new woman Is "
ferent
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
c. p. Snyder
7E This in said to be the auto age
hut we would be very migrate

TT This in said to be the auto age,
IL but we would be very migrate
full indeed, if we would forget the
horse as he has been the most bene-
ficial animal in existence. Not every
farmer owns an auto but every farm
er owns a number of horses and the
statistics tell us that there are more
horses today than ever before. The
subject of this sketch wishes to i'm
vress the fact of your minds the ne
cessity of harness and horse furnish
ings, as he is a pioneer in the bust
ness and of course knows the needs
of all owners of horses, as we'll as
the owners of autos. Here you will
find the celebrated line of Wear-U-
Well sroes-from factory to you.
Horse blankets direct from the mill,
as we'll as all wool auto robes in the
Motor Weave at $6.75, the robe Cox
80 in size, practically everything in
the line is purchased from the mill
or factory, thereby eliminating the
middleman and at the same time OBJ
tanning the best patterns and best
quality of goods on the market. H
also makes specially of oiling and
repairing. What's the name?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Commercial state Bank

40 1t requires days, months ana
70 even years to accumulate a
fortune, but it can be lost in a
minute If carried about your rer-
son or hidden in the house. TN
can buried in the ground Is also a
very poor place to keep your earn
ings. There is bank in Abilene
which invites your account, VIII
nav you three per cent on your saw
ings. Your deposit with this insti-
tuition will be protected ana guar
anteed by the Guarantee Law OF the
state of Kansas. Can you name
the bank that started the Thrift
movement on Feb. 3, 1916? This
bank is one OF the youngest finan-
cial institutions of this county but
their statements show they are max
ing a rapid growth. It's stockhold-
,ers are composed Of the wealthiest
men of this community. In passing
this bank you will observe the
names of its officers and directors
which in itself is a guarantee OF
sound business methods. You VIII
also observe in their window the
little Savings Banks that are given
Free to all opening an account OF
S1.00 or more. The officers OF this
bank are always glad to extend to
their callers and patrons a hearty
welcome.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
OLD-TIME REMEDY
MAKES PURE BLOOD

Hoods Sarsaparilla has been and
still is the peoples medicine because
of its reliable character and its won
derful success in purifying, enriching
and revitalizing the blood and reliev-
ing the common diseases and ailments
-scrofula, catarrh, rheumatism, dys-
pepsia, loss of appetite, that tired
feeling, general debility.
Hoods Sarsaparilla purifies and en-
riches the blood, and in so doing
renders the human system the great
est service possible. This medicine
has been tested for years. 1t is per-
fectly pure, clean and absolutely safe,
as we'll as of peculiar and unequaled
medicinal merit.
Get Hood s, and get it now from
any drug store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
South side Grocery

ri A record of over 20 years OF
OIL successful business in Abilene
in one location is the history of one
of the leading mercantile stores in
this city. This store carries a gen
eral line of dry goods and grocer
les and enjoys a big trade. You VIII
find here the Friedman-Shelby In
ternational shoes, the best shoe Tor
the whole family What is the name I
This store is on the south side
and is a pioneer store of 1.-THE town.
You will enjoy trading here because
they treat you right. A speial stock
of fruits and candies for the Christ
mas trade at reasonable prices.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14

Alex c. Cutler C. NJ. Vaughn, Jr.
Office Near Uncle Sans Building
TO Do you know what office in
10 Abilene is the oldest in the
FARM LOAN buiness and who is in
charge of the business? Whose
loans have always been and are still
conservatively made and are there
fore of a high class? That is the
mark of distinction to the borrower
from this office, and that loans safe
ly made are best not only for the
borrower but the office and the in
weston. This firm prides itself on
its ability to fulfill your financial re-
ouirements in less time and at less
expense and lower rate than any like
concern When you re-
auire ABSTRACTS you should have
them compiled by one who not only
knows how to make an abstract, but
is also a lawyer and title examiner,
and notices defects which the ord
inary abstracter cam not detect and
since YOU always need INSURANCE,
better let this agency fix you up at
once so that the next time the fire
whistle blows you may have feel
ing OF perfect ease, knowing you are
fully protected by one Of its policies.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
The Bargain Shop

On Where do you go for your
OF holiday good? This number
represents store on North Broad
way which has changed hands a
number OF times and has been
known by such names as variety
racket. etc. but will henceforth be
known as The Bargain Shop, and is
now owned by a stieker, who Will
stav stuck. Both back and front are
torn up just at the present the place
being remodeled and replenished.
What is the name? The management
is adding a new stock OF goods and
will run a good store with short
prices. Trunks. valioes, underwear
hosiery. art goods. all kinds OF
household necessities and novelties.
And a hustler behind the business.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Sample Shoe store

cn On Third lives a man who
90 don't refuse to make or mend
your shoes, whose leather is good,
whose work is quick-he gives no
tick, and when he dies he fears no
Goals, for he has saved so many
soles. He also handles big line OF
shoes and can make a very low
price for he watches for bargains
and knows how to buy. He came
to Abilene quite a while ago, and
the people have kept him busy ever
since. He will soon have new
building where he will have more
room and a bigger store than ever.
What is the name of this shoe
store?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14

IN What is the name Of the pop
X ular hosiery on the south
side?" Some ten years ago the pro-
prietor of this hotel started in bust
ness with a few rooms, and the
place has grown, and is still grow
ing. A new annex is now in course
of construction. which will be mod
ern in every respect. and will
make in all over so rooms. This
hotel also has a commodious dining
room and serves the best OF meals.
An air af wholesouled courtesy Is
displayed here and every guest IS
made to feel al home. This and
good service combine to make this
A popular hotel. What is the name?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14

TT What is the name of the old
Ui reliable market on Cedar
street which has for years been
serving the folks in Abilene with
the choicest cuts of home killed
fresh meats? This market has been
doing business for 20 years and it
has always mointained a strict re-
gard to keeping everything in a
neat sanitary condition and always
extending to its patrons the utmost
courtesy. What is the name? You
can always get the best in fresh
and sailed meats of all kinds. This
market makes a specially of sup.
plying fresh fish and Sealshipt oys
tiers, iced from the outside, ano
game in season.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Abilene Mercantile Co.

or What is the name OF the Big
% Cash Store in Abilene? II Is
the store where cash talks and talks
loud, when it comes to buying mer-
chandise. This store has an i'm
mense stock of general merchandise
including farm machinery, hard
ware, steel tanks, etc. The cash sys-
tenn has been in force at this store
for the past two years and is prov
ing a genuine advantage to the
public, for it enables this firm to
sell much cheaper. Home of the
Range Eternal ond Colonial Heat
ers. Sandusky washing machines
Everything to eat and wear What
is the name? SC and Toe coupon
books.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Mierman. Photographer

AZ There's a PHOTOGRAPHER IN
your town Who is he? Who
fs the man, who, while in business
in this city for only short time,
has built up a fine trade? He has
had years of experience and his
name on any picture is evidence OF
,uuality Your friends can buy any
thing you can give them-except
your photograph Outside stairway
leads you right up to this fine
studio. You can get kodak finishing
here. too. Photographs de luxe up
to SIS per dozen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Gnl.ien Relt Garage

rn When you need repairing on
90 your auto you naturally seek
a good place to have it fixed. There
Is a garage on West Third which is
well equipped to do all kinds of re-
pair work and has pleased many
car owners because OF their eoou
work. What is the nameY rms Is
the Mace where you buy Polarine,
the friction reducing motor OIL. II
your car needs oyerhauling drive 1t
to this garage and have it put into
shape. Always good work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
DIR. Shearer, Osteopath

To Who is the osteopath physi-
10 clan in Abilene who is noted
for his success in treating the differ
ent ailments of the human body!
BY the aid of osteopathy you will be
able to live better and will get more
enjoyment while you do live. This
treatment will aid you in maintain
ing sound body simply by removing
the cause of your ailment. A con-
sultation with this doctor (Which is
free) might be of great benefit to
YOU What is the name? North
Broadway, upstairs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
The Cash Toggery

m What is the name of one OF
OU the "growingest' stores IN
town. where men and young men
buy their toggery and where you
may depend on getting always the
most dependable merchandise at
fair and square prices This store is
the Abilene home of the lnternatlon-
al Tailoring Co., the good clothes
makers, where you will find large
collection of new fabrics to choose
from. This store is first in showing
the two new styles in lde collars
What is the name? Visit this corner
store for mackinaws, sweaters, IN
derwear, hosiery, shirts, ties, gloves
for anything in mems wear.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Fritz e. Cradle, Wall Paper and
Paints

RI Who are the two gentlemen
III who deal in paints and wall
naper. and are kept constantly busy
furnishing materials and men TO
beautify the homes of this city and
community? Their store carries a
large stock of wall paper, holdings,
picture framing materials and sells
the famous observation-disclosures brand
of paints and varnishes.. They 40
contract work in their lines, and
employ the services OF an expert
artist for paintings and interior
decorating. Estimates furnished
free-and always at your service.
What is the name?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Busy Bee, Candies

En "A cool and sweet retreat
3U might suggest the name. This
refers to one of the finest candy
shops in the state. This place makes
real candy and can furnish you
with any quantity. Although the
prices of raw materials have adj
-yanced, this store is maintaining
the high standard Of its products,
and will continue to sell at the
lowest possible prices. You will al
WAYS find a spirit of courtesy dis
shaved here that will always make
YOU want to come back That is why
this is such a busy place. The
name?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Ealrar Nursery

20 II you own home you should
DO by all means beautify your
grounds. Probably one of the larg7
est growers of evergreen trees lives
right "at your door" This grower
raises all kinds of ornamental trees
and shrubs grown in this latitude
and makes a speciality Of landscape
gardening, and will be glad to be
of service in arranging your grounds.
He sells also all kinds of fruit
trees and can supply you with any
quantity, large or small at most
reasonable prices. One and one-half
miles west of court house Use three
"r's" in spelling the name
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14

rn who is the leading feed and
81 produce dealer in AbileneE
This firm handles the best brands
Of flour and meal, and can supply
You with hay. oats. chops, bran, etc
This firm has recently moved from
Buckeve to Second. where they
have ample room and carry a larg-
er stock than ever After January
i this firm will adopt cash plan
of selling it's merchandise and VIII
make the proposition Of interest to
the public. Last four letters of name
npell what this firm will henceforth
have no cause to send you. Highest
prices for poultry and eggs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Prendergast 4 Baumgarth, Real
Estate

~ The subject OF this sketch
% makes farm loans and have
been In business in Abilene for
years and years. This firm probably
knows Dickinson county land bet
ter than anyone in this line. They
sell real estate and il you are
looking for an investment they have
a large list Of bargains in farms
and also in city property. They can
Fit YOU out with any kind Of a prop
osition. What is the name2 One
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14

IN The House of Features. This
U refers to an up-to-date thea
tire where you can go and always
see a good show. What is the name?
When you bring the family down
town to spend the evening this is
a good place to go, and every show
can be depended on to be good
one. Nothing is more instructive
than the present day pictures, and
this house is always on the lookout
for the best This theatre occupies
new modern building and offers
every convenience of the best houses
in the country. You will appreciate
the courtesy always shown here
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
!. E. Valentine. Electrician

IN Who is the live wire in Abb
% lene that wires? Good wiring
is good insurance. Many disastrous
fires are caused by defective wiz
ing. The man referred to in this
number has had years of experience
in the electrical business, and is
ready to serve you with the best
work. The name spells what you
sometimes get on Feb. IA. II you
need anything in his line he will
be at your service, and his prices
will be reasonable. His location is
on Spruce.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Miller Bros. Greenhouse

TT Abilene has a well managed
greenhouse. The vender or
flowers must be an artist to be sue
cessful. These greenhouses were
started a number of years ago and
the business has been a success ever
since. 1t is the best place to get cut
flowers, potted plants, bulbs, etc,
your orders will be filled promptly
for interior decorations, wedding
flowers and funeral designs. What
is the name? Cut flowers always
ready for delivery in the city or ad-
joining towns.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Chas. II. Kirkwood, Carriage and
Auto Painting

IN The time has arrived when
~ the auto has ceased to be a
freak. and the car of today and the
future will not go out of style be-
fore it needs to be painted. Who is
the man who has had years of ex-
perience in carriage and automo-
bile painting and trimming? He
has been in business in Abilene for
23 years. He will paint your car
riage or auto and make them look
like new, and his prices are most
reasonable. Shop on North Broad
way.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
WHO'S WHO IN ABILENE
1Concluded from preceding page

and by methods of good service and
courtesy have today one OF the most
modern establishments for this line
Of work in the state. The name is
spelled with five letters. A lady
assistant is in attendance at the par
Tor. The firm also carries fine
line of sheet pictures, holdings, etc.
What is the name?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
c. w. Kessinger, New and Second
Hand Goods

EFT There is one store in Abilene
81 where you can buy almost
anything you need in the way OF
now and second hand household ar
ticles. If you are feeling blue be-
cause your money won't do all you
want it to, join the throng who
make their way to this store when
in need of any of the many necessi-
ties of the home in the way OF 1ur-
niture and furnishings. II you nave
anything for sale or wish to ex-
change the old for the new, you
can get a satisfactory deal at this
store on West Third. The name!
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
a. II. Elwick, Wall Paper and Paint

EO Any time you wish to get
Go ideas about home decorations
there is a store on certain corner
in Abilene, at which you can get
some mighty valuable suggestions
along this line. They carry here
ANYTHING in the way of wall paper,
naints and yarnishes. 1t is head
quarters for DeVoe paints and also
for Pratt-Lambert yarnishes. oee
the window display at this store IN
color harmony in room decorations
and step inside and have them snow
Won the different nice patterns
What is the name? You get mere
"61" floor varnish and Vitrallte'
the lifelong white enamel.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
shockey & Landes, Hardware and
Furniture

70 The store of quality, progress
ID and service. This store car
ries a complete line of hardware
farm machinery and vehicles, with
the most complete stock OF repairs
in the state. You will find here the
best stock OF tools, cutlery ana
other shelf hardware. Just think
how pleased the housewife woulu
he 10 get one of those Malleable or
Garland ranges. In furniture and
floor coverings you will always find
: big assortment Of the finest goods
10 select from. A Royal Easy chair
for the living room. Then those
beautiful massive steel and brass
bedsteads and those soft mattress
es Everything to make the home
CHEEKY. Four big sales floors. One
name of the firm ends with "es
and the other does not.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
riverside Light, Power & Gas Go.

m Aladdin rubbed his lamp
~ but the modern household
touches a button. Thanks to cleo
tricity land the progressive people
who installed this service in Abb
lane) the commonplace happenings
of TODAY are more marvellous than
anything the hero of the ARABIAN
knights ever did. What is the name
OF the company which furnishes
this good service? This company
furnishes both electricity and gas
and will be glad to talk over the
proposition of putting these con-
veniences in your home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Dickinson County Building & Loan
Association

70 A home is the best invest
ID ment man can have, and
there is building and loan asso-
citation in Abilene which is helping
many people in Dickinson county IN
an effort to save by making small
monthly payments-and your saw
ings draw interest What is the
name? At the office of this COM
pany you can get any kind of in
surance policy or surety bond and
any service needed in the line OF
loans and real estate. This depart
ment will be glad to explain any
proposition to you.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Rice. Johntz, NicoIay Lumber Co.

RI This number represents a
ID progressive firm OF lumber
men in Abilene who have been IN
business for number of years ana
have built up large trade Ihey
have always carried the best ma
terials in their line and have been
reasonable in their prices. What Is
the name? They handle the best
white and yellow pine, Dewey Port
land cement, brick, lime and plas-
ter. This lumber yard is where you
get Cornell board-better than
plaster for walls and ceilings ana
they are agents for the Iowa silo'
Also this firm sells coal and can
supply you in any quantlty, es'
part of city, in business IL years
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
The Relic springs Creamery Co.

- What institution in Abilene
probably furnishes more peo-
pie with work, and is of more fin
ancial benefit to the community
than any other single business? This
concern is one of the largest of its
kind in the country. Its products
are ice, ice cream, butter and all
creamery products. Also deals in
poultry and eggs. This company
has done much to encourage the
raising of dairy cattle in this sec
ton of the state and been the
means of materially advancing land
values in this community. What is
the name?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
DeArmond q Root, Monuments

"a There is firm OF monument
Of dealers in Abilene which for
their fine work and materials is
not excelIed by any in the state.
This firm has been here for years,
and, when you buy from them you
are taking no chances whatever
for they guarantee all their work
and this means a great deal to the
nublic. Their work is made from
the finest Vermont and Italian mar
Bile and granite. They carry in stock
"a large line of monuments of the
most beautiful designs and they
can supply you in any size and style
at most reasonable prices. One long
and one short name.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Ross Tullis. Furnaces and Plumbing

Ross ruins, furhaStS anu
"a When you have plumbing
JSf troubles and want instant re-
lief where do you go2 This plumb
ing and heating firm has been DO
inc business in this city for quite
4 while and has never found
case they couldn't cure. They have
! sbop on Broadway where they do
al kinds OF repair work in their
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14

has eleven letters, the other nine.
Their office is in that funny look
ing building, upstairs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14

line What is the manner one OF
the words in the preceding sentence
ia the last part Of the name. FUR
mace work is a special feature OF
their business, and they have nice
line of bath and kitchen fixtures
6. II. Stark, Market and Grocery
cE The firm this number repre-
% sents has recently taken
charge OF an old established grocery
and market in the east section OF
the city and has large STOCK OF
staple and fancy groceries, vege-
tables and fresh and cured meats,
They invite your patronage ana
will appreciate It, and will always
endeavor to merit it. What is the
name? The store has white front
and in their dealings Will treat
YOU white Aside from boosting us
own business, the management OF
this store is also booster Tor ADJ,
lene as we'll Always welcome anu
call again.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14

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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
nreos 10 LOCATE FlREs

ouERFc. Ont. Feb. 7.-Heroaeter 'he Superintendent of Forest Protec ton in Quebec Province will use aero planes to locate forest fires.