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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Abilene Flour Mills Co.

4 In these days of advancing
prices the housewife should
give close and careful consideration
to the selection of the flour she
uses. What FIGURING mill in Abilene
has gained a countrywide reputa-
ton in the making of No-Risk
flour? Every sack of this high
grade patent flour is guaranteed to
be absolutely of the highest food
value and will go farther Good
results are invariably obtained by
those who use this flour Locate
this modern mill, and If you are not
using No-Risk flour order a sack
at once. For bread, biscuits and
pastry Every grocer in Abilene can
supply it AID guarantee it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Palace Barber Shon

q Five good BARRIERS Where do
y you go when you want gen.
teel hair cut or a shave, or to get
your shoes shined? What is the
name of this popular place where
you can always depend on getting
first class work? Each workman is
a proprietor and every courtesy and
attention is shown to their patrons
Where do kings live, and you have
solved the name. Bath conveniences
are part of this popular barber
shop, and leading periodicals are
supplied to those who have to wait,
which is seldom, and then not long.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
The Parman Hat Shop

1E Where do the ladies go when
~ they want to buy or just take
a look at the very latest in fash
ionable millinery? This number re-
fers to very attractive millinery
store, or rather HAT Shop" with
very pleasing display of fashion
able hats, trimmings, etc. Every
new millinery idea is represented
here, and there is a distinctiveness
in the articles displayed at this ex-
elusive hat shop. What is the name?
IT is on a par" with any in the
state and no "man" can say nay.
Located on east side of one of the
city's busy streets The ladies of
Abilene and vicinity are welcome
at this store any time. Stunning
hats, modest hats and staid,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14

We make mention here of
Il one of the solid banking
firms of Kansas. This bank was es-
tablished in 1887 and has grown
until it is the largest bank in the
county both in deposits and re-
sources. Always with the big idea
of convenience and comfort for its
customers this institution occupies
one of the finest banking homes in
the state. 1t not only has a safety
deposit vault especially for its GUS
toners but a savings department
conducted on the regular savings
bank plan that encourages thrift
and savings habits. The policy of
this bank combines liberality of
service and sound banking and its
officers are among the best bust
ness men of the community 1t is
a national bank. a government de-
positary and in its name is includ-
ed the name of a city famous for
its pure water
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Broadway Smoke House
r. Il. Beagle, Mgr.

40 What is the name of the
~ smoke house on Broadway?
It's where the boys all meet to
have a pleasant hour together? II
you are down town looking for a
friend you will most likely find
him here, especially if he enjoys a
game of pool or billiards. Here
you will find the results of the i'm
portant sporting events of the
country, bulletined as the news is
received. You can get anything in
the line of tobacco and smokers
supplies, and the barber shop in
connection will give you most ex-
cellent service. Phone SOB.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
q. f. GoodelI, JeweIer


10 Here is a jewelry store which
~ is popular because quality
goods at reasonable prices is the
watchword Here you will find a
large and complete line of jewelry,
watches, clocks and silyerware to
select from. If you are thinking of
investing in anything in this line
it will certainly pay you to visit
this store If you will bear in mind
the good goods this store carries,
you might be reminded of the
name The repair department of
this store is up to the high stand
ard always maintained and no piece
of work is either too large or too
small If your watch is not on the
job take it to this store and it will
be returned to you an accurate
time keeper. See the Dutch wind
mill
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
SeeIye Theatre

IL When you wish a little re-
IL fined amusement for yourself
and family where do you go? Most
naturally you go to "the theatre
worth while" The theatre this
number represents is where you see
the Mutual, Paramount, Triangle
and Pathe features. This place has
every convenience and in addition
to moving pictures offers from time
to time the best attractions in road
shows. This show house is equipped
with a modern heating plant, and
plenty of seats and you can see
from any part Of the house-in fact
''See" is half the name. What is
the name?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14

ply your wants, and at the lowest
possible price. The store in Abilene
is No. /. You can get anything here
from ladies' hats to everything in
light hardware dishes. dolls, han
dy kitchen tools. in fact most any
thing Economy is a virtue, and
this store can be of material aid to
you, especially in this time of soar
ing prices Visit this store often
and note the low cost, high quality
and efficiency of service. The
name, please?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Abilene steam Laundry

0c Here we introduce a concern
~ that does its part to keep the
town clean. They get the dirt and
leave the shirt or any other article
you may entrust to their care. They
are equipped with the most modern
machinery for doing the best class
of work. Saw-edged collars are the
bane of mans existence but you
don't get that kind from this laun-
dry This is a home institution and
every movement for the welfare of
Abilene has its hearty support. The
name of this laundry helps to adj
vertise Abilene. You are invited to
put your buds in their suds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Anderson,s Tea Room

OF Where is the popular place
81 where the people Of Abilene
60 10 get their soft drinks and
lunches. and visit together? The
name begins with the same letter
as the alphabet, and is displayed in
front by a large electric sign. This
place IS supplied with plenty OF
tables and can accommodate large
crowds. A large Edison instrument
furnishes music from grand opera
down to the latest Hawaiian selee-
lions. and an air OF brightness is
maintained 50 that visit here Is
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Homo Rule Restaurant

no What have the Irish been
hfJ striving for for 10 these many
years? When you arrive in Abilene
all tuckered out and hungry, what
restaurant do you beat it to, post
haste, to get something good to
eat? 1t is the place where there is
counter and plenty Of tables for
immediate service day or night. En-
closed booths for private parties;
where there are no fancy prices but
everything to suit your fancy. There
are no waits here, but plenty OF
walters to serve you. once you try
this popular cafe you at once be-
come a member of the come back
club. Name it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14

~ Who is the grocer in Abilene
il who has been in his present
business for fifteen years, and a
resident of the city for over thirty
years? This up to date grocer car
ries a most complete stock of staple
and fancy groceries and handles
the well known brand of Pickwick
canned goods and Folgers Latonia
steel cut coffee. What store is it
that for cash purchases issues the
celebrated Northwestern line of
aluminium ware free to its custom
ers? This firm delivers goods to
all parts of the city and telephone
orders receive prompt attention.
What is the name?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14

90 Who is the man in Abilene
ID who does all kinds of vnl-
canizing and tire and inner tube
repairing and makes them good as
new. This man has been in business
for five years and has the most
modern outfit for this kind of work
and can iron out any tire troubles
in short order On Second street
and what is the name? He also
handles tire supplies, castings, tubes,
valves, reliners, blowout patches,
half soles, etc. Give him a call when
in distress. He will give you
prompt service at very moderate
prices. This is the Goodyear service
station.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
o. l.. Darling, Bus, Transfer and
Storage Co.

10 The world moves-and so
Is does the transfer company
this number represents. This firm
has been in business in Abilene
about three years and is enjoying
a nice and rapidly growing bust
ness. They make a specially of NOV
ing household goods and pianos.
They also maintain a spacious stor-
age room if you wish to store your
goods. What is the name? Their
office faces the rising sun and they
are at your service day or night
The night phone is 500 Their
buses and taxicabs are as close as
a phone and their auto service will
take YOU anywhere in the United
States or Canada.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Alfred NJ. Ward, Jeweler

90 Who is the leading jeweler
JJ of Abilene? 1t is the store
where dependable merchandise and
proper representations are as sure
as taxes. This store carries a beau
tiful line of jewelry, diamonds,
watches, clocks, silverware, etc It
is the home OF the celebrated How
ard and South Bend watches, two
of the worlds best time keepers
The repair department of this high
class store is equipped to do the
very best grade of work, and guar
antees the results. If you have eye
trouble, or feel the approaching
need of glasses. visit this store and
have your eyes examined You can
get any kind of tense or have your
broken ones duplicated in the new
styles. What is the name?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Drake & Richter, Ohiropractors

On Who are the chiropractors in
Ohf Abilene who are always glad
to have you call and talk over
your ailments in detail? Chiroprac-
tic is natures assistant and these
doctors will explain to you how
health is a state of harmony in the
body with no discord, how it is a
condition of which nerve stimulus
has unbroken communication with
all parts of the body. What is the
name of this firm of chiropractors?
A complete X-ray equipment en-
ables them to scientifically dag
nose any case, and thereby locate
any unnatural pressures or condi-
lions which cause disease.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Hubbard's Book Store

in Abilene has a book store that
~ ranks well with any in the
state. There is no secret about it's
success-just an honest effort to
keep a fresh, clean stock of goods
and sell them at moderate prices
Victor and Pathe talking machines
with a beautiful line of records,
hand painted china, cut glass, pot
terry, baskets, leather goods, trav-
cling bags and suit cases, pictures,
ivory, Bibles and popular fiction,
fountain pens, kodaks and supplies,
stationery, games, books and toys
for children. Christmas cards, etc.
The name is a good one-it has fig
ured prominently in nursery rhymes
for generations. Don't fail to see
the Quack Doodle family in the
display window. And don't overlook
the dolls and games.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Hodge Broso Hardware, Plumbing
and Heating

IL What is the name of the hard
ware, implement and plumb
ing firm that has been serving the
people of Abilene and community
with the best merchandise and fair
treatment for more than forty
years? They have always maintain
ed strict policy of courtesy to
their customers and they are back
of all articles sold. This firm makes
a specially of sanitary plumbing
and hot air and hot water heating
and guarantees quick service by ex-
perienced workmen. They carry a
complete line of hardware of all
kinds and are exclusive agents for
the Majestic malleable range, also
sell cooking and heating stoves.
Who?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Ooolex. JeweIer and Optician

n Locate the jewelry store with
4 the clock which tells the time
of day, week, month and year and
you will find a most complete line
of watches, clocks and jewelry of
all kinds This store is the home of
the celebrated Elgin watch. and
also headquarters for the Buchanan
Studio hand painted china. You will
also find here the services of reg
istered optometrist. If you are in
need of glasses, you will get here
the advantage of expert service and
a large line of glasses to select
from. They furnish lenses to cor
rect any eye trouble. What is the
name of this jewelry store. In bust
ness in Abilene since 1879.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Kaufman Shoe store

z What shoe store in Abilene
" sells the Queen Quality shoes
for ladies and Walk-Over shoes for
men? When you locate this store
you will find a place where the
good old American dollar will still
do its full duty and-the war not
withstanding you can still buy
footwear at a reasonable figure.
Don't blaze away in haste Many a
man has shot his favorite dog by
getting excited. This is the store
where they invite you to come in
and look at the shoes and let them
prove their value. What is the
name? Shoes for all the family.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14

Tailors OF Chicago and New York,
and can furnish you anything in
mems clothes. What is the name?
When you part with your money
here you will find it a most pleas
ing operation and you will adjudge
these tailors and dry cleaners to
be the greatest aid to painless poe
textbook surgery ever discovered.
Basement location-south They
will sew your buttons on
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
AbiIene prr C1eaning works

nj Do you know that It actually
4 increases the life OF your
clothes to have them cleaned and
pressed regularly? There Is a firm
OF dry cleaners and tailors in this
citv who know this business and
will always do you the right kind
of work on either ladies' or mems
clothing. This firm is the resident
authorized agents OF the Royal
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Hoon & Co. Clothing

HOOn n Co., Clothing
~ Where is a good place to go
K when you wish to get the
proper clothing for men and young
men? Who does not like to feel
dressed up and mingle with the
populace? This place is where you
get the well known Collegian suits
and overcoats, X. X. X. union suits
and Gimbel SO hats. The style. fit
and quality Of the clothes sold by
this store are guaranteed, and the
price always means the most for
the least money. The middle of the
name is 100. Just keep in mind
good store that sells clothing
good clothing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
The Citizens Bank of Abilene

q What bank in Abilene has
4 capital of $4,000 and a surplus
and undivided profits of $39,O0O?
The institution is one of the solid
financial organizations of the coun-
ty and by it's liberal service com
bined with sound banking methods
has built itself into the very life of
this community. This bank pays 3
per cent on time deposits, which
are guaranteed by the Kansas guar
.anty law The name of this bank
appears on each side of the entrance
and over the door and it's officers
are gentlemen of unquestioned in
tegrity and ability. Here you can
secure safety deposit boxes for your
papers Call at this bank and have
them explain the Depositors' Week
ly Savings Club.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Forney's Broadway Photographs

~ You should have your picture
~ taken at least once year.
This applies particularly to chill
dren. To whom do the people of
Abilene go when they want partic-
ularly good work OF superior quail
ity? When you think Of photos you
naturally think of the best place to
get them. Who is the man whose
name is always a guarantee of
quality? The studio this article re-
fers to has an elegant display of
photos right at the foot of the
stairway for your inspection. If
you have kodak finishing, you can
have it attended to at this studio
in a most satisfactory manner.
Broadway is a suggestion of the
name.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
CozY Confectionery

~ There Is a coy place on
-f-f Spruce street where you can
drop in and enjoy a nice refresh
ing drink (hot or cold) and you
will be made to feel at home. This
place is under new management,
which will be pleased to have you
call and get acquainted. A complete
line of CONNECTIONS. box candies, ci-
CARS and tobaccos. Make arrange
ments at this place for your theatre
and other parties. You will get ex-
perienced service here and a cor
dial welcome at all times. They
serve Belle Springs ice cream and
sell Loose-Wiles candies. A nice,
clean, little place. and what is the
name? Their phone is for your con-
venience.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Abilene Garage and Machine Works

~ 1t matters not how good an
-tE automobile you may own or
how much care you may take In
preserving it, the time will event
ually come when you will have to
have some repair work done on It..
What is the name of the garage on
North Broadway where they are
equipped to meet your every de-
mand in this line? Here you will
find expert machinists who under
stand every phase of the business.
You can also purchase all kinds Of
auto supplies here. Gasoline and
service station. They do only first
class repair work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
W. H. Eicholtz Co., Undertakes

- What undertaking firm has
IL been established in Abilene
for over forty years and during that
time their business has been han
died with the greatest care and con-
sideration for the interests of their
patrons? This firm of funeral di-
rectors and licensed embalmers has
every convenience at their disposal
to in every way serve the public in
the best and most satisfactory man
ner. The picture framing depart
ment carries very extensive stock
of holdings, oval frames and serv-
ing tray molding. If you are in need
of anything in this line you have
the advantage of large stock to
select from.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
W. H. Burnham, Furniture

% The time is always ripe to
~ brighten the home. Speaking
of furniture, we introduce here a
firm which has been Frightening
homes for long time by supplying
furniture of the highest quality, and
when it comes to price this firm has
certainly done its share in keeping
Abilene money in Abilene Kelly com
fort chairs are sold here and it ia
the only exclusive furniture store in
the city. You will find here every
thing to make the home complete,
and before you spend a cent for
furniture pay this store a visit.
What is the name?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Dnckwnn sc and 1Oc Store

10 Abilene has one store whose
II stock consists OF household ne
cessities, and no matter what your
station, rich OF poor, tall. thin.
thick. short OF small. old or in the
spring OF life. this store can sup
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14


m This number has reference to
~ a place where you go for
your periodicals, magazines. news
rapers. pictorial reviews, etc. II
you are a subscriber to any maya
zine or newspaper, go to this up to
date place and renew your sub
scription. The management of this
store will be glad to explain the
clubbing offers which he has for
your consideration. Any periodical
you want can be gotten through this
agency. II you want TO rent a type
writer, II you have kodak finishing
to be done. your wants will be at
tended TO here. If you want a good
cigar or a choice box Of candy 10
take home TO your wife or send TO
a friend. you can do no better than
at this news and stationery store.
An u" with three letters on each
side spells the name Of the pro-
prietor. Who?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
By "BINC" HOOPER

it-and take your order for it
and settle the car problem in your
family for years to come.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14

always a pleasant one. A fine line
of fresh candies is sold here, and n
stock of choice cigars is kept for
the smokers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Tiff Bros. Opera House Garage

r Who is the hustler who sells
u automobile tires? When in need
of anything in the line of auto tires
of any size you should visit this
agency. Located on N. w. Second.
They also sell auto oil of all kinds
and conduct a complete service sta
ton. Here is where you buy the
well known Cudahy New Process
gasoline. guaranteed to run the max
imum distance on a given amount.
Drive up when in need of anything
in this line. Oils for all types of
motors.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
r. f. CouIson. Oakland Cars

IF Buy your car intelligently.
10 Don't buy more than you need
nor less than you need in a motor
car. Invest your money carefully
and wisely. Remember that excess
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Minick & Taylor, Hardware and
Implements

An A neat gold lettered sign ON
~ a black background across
the front of the building, displays
the name of one of the live business
firms of this city This house sells
all kinds of hardware and farming
implements. They handle all kinds
of cutlery and shelf hardware. and
is the home of the famous Monarch
malleable stoves and ranges and
also carries the DeLaval cream sep
arators. What is the name of this
firm which is headquarters for the
Oliver farm tools? No home is COM
plete without a Shumate razor or
Case Bros. pocket knife, and you
can get these at this store. Their
trade territory extends far and near
and they can readily meet all re-
quirements of the trade. The sport
ing goods store Of Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Abilene Plumbing and Heating Co.

Abilene Plumbing ana heating 70
= Good plumbing and good
heating plant in any home is
a great satisfaction and a Joy for
ever. There is a firm in this city
whose name begins with Abilene,
and you can always depend on them
TO do satisfactory work. They will
give estimates on anything in their
line without obligation to you. This
is headcuaters for "Kohler" and
Standard" euameled ware, plumbing
fixtures of all kinds, for any kind
OF hot water. vapor or steam heat
ing plant, and for a heat regulator
for your heating system which will
save coal, time and trouble. This
firm will be glad to advise with
you on any proposition of plumbing
or heating. What is the name?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
q. E- Drer. Overland Auto

n Who sells the Overland car in
u the territory which includes
Dickinson county? Who is the man
who is always ready to demonstrate
and show you the excellent fea-
lures of this grand automobile?
Who is the gentleman who has, dur
ing this fall, unloaded more than
twenty-seven car loads of these
easy-riding and powerful pleasure
cars? And who is it that furnishes
free service to Overland car own
ers? That IS the question. He will
be glad to let you ride in thrive
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
j. M. GIoissner & Son, RexaIl store


~ mot quite right is all wrong
+ in filling prescriptions, is a
slogan that belongs to this fine
drug store. 1t is a store that has
been in operation a good many
years. serving the public with quail
ity drugs 1t is the home OF that
excellent line of remedies and sun
dries that bears the Latin name
which means king of all" This
name on anything you buy is
of quality. You can get
here any article usually kept In
first class drug store. This store
is we'll located on a north and
south street. What is the name7
You will always receive courteous
treatment here and your trade will
be appreciated.