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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-29
EAST SIDE NOTES
N9tes and personals from East Side
py RANGES Jones. Telephone $3.50.

- It"uu personals from East Side
ny AEanees Jones. Telephone 1880.
MISS Lula Powell and Dr. Galen J. Crook
morning q the Church of the AssnmDtio5S
Ea.licr MSiherney read the marriare
~ ~. Ihe only attendants were Miss
Margaret smith Of Eureka. Ill n niece Of
ne ne sioonl, ana Mrs. John McKern The
pride wore her travelling suft After +he
wedding breakfast was served a. nv
nome OF Ut. Crooks parents, Mr.. ana Mrs
= l.. Crook. East Sixth avenue Dr and
MrS, Cr9ok nave gone to st. Louis CHI
cage ahH EuTeka' Ill, or their wedding
their home at 1924 West street VII LhaAe
The Golden Rod Card club win he on
tertained "Wednesday afternoon at tbe
home OF Mrs. ]. W. Emry, 2501 Lincoln
The Dorcas society Of the Third Cb.,.
uan church will meet Thursday afternoon
with Mrs James Sankey, EGst Sixth ave-
nue. N'H ave
Miss Edith Smith is I'll at the bor,a %
her aunt, Mrs. B. p. Williams, SO Madison
street. '4au4son
The Missionary society Of the East s,do
Methodist church will meet at nine o'cioct
Friday morning at Ripley park
Mr.. and Mrs. F. &C. Marks FlIiott .va
nue., have purchased the property at 403
Reno avenue, but will not change the5r
residence until the latter part OF August
Mr.. and Mrs. II. q. Huitt, SGT jefferson
street, have changed their residence to 1OT
West Twelfth street.
Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Weaver motored 70
Lone star. Kan, and spent the week end
with Mr.. and Mrs. Jordan Wheeler
Mr., and Mrs. John Repp and sons. Of
Portland, Ore, are visiting Mr. and Mrs
Herbert Geer. East Euclid avenue.A Mr..
and Mra. Repp came overland and will
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FOR SALE-FARMS
FINE FARMS

so ACRES, l mile high school a fine
Ry. town, so A. cult bal. grass, nearly all
tillable, G-room house, two barns, nice i'm
provements, running water & good shade
in feed lots near barn, extra good soil. a
fine home. Not far from Topeka. Price
$4,000.
RIVER BOTTOM FARM
No overflow. 40 acres 3Jz miles OF a
good college town. two railroads, etc, all
fine bottom land, the very best in Kansas !;
good buildings, a fine home, worth more
money. For quick sale priced at $3.50 per
acre.
160 ACRES
u mile TO school & Az miles to a good
Ry. & high school, 100 A. cult, 90 A. fine
grass. new Groom house. fair barn &c other
good out bidgs. Nice home. Owner will
carry $1,000 at CO IL desired. Price ST7.50
Per A.
800 AcRES-so0 PER ACRE.
2jz miles of a good high school town.
Not far from Topeka. 40 A. cult & fenced
hog tight: 20 fine alfalfa: 100 acres of
extra good grass good water: new s-room
house, good barn, granary. cribs, etc: cat
tie yards & sheds for 100 head; scales.
Good SOY lays fine. 5000 cash & bal.
March 1st, 1920
| have an kinds OF farms for sale and II
you or any of your friends are I'm the
market for land. get in touch with me.
H. p. RICHARDS,
42S New England Bldg. Topeka, Kan.
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OAKLAND NOTES.
Notes and personals from Oakland
by Frances Jones. Telephone $3.50.

Notes and personals from Oakland
by Frances Jones. Telephone $780,
The other day little Oakland girl went
to the store for her mother. She was sent
to get a small amount of flour, sugar and
caAof baking powder. Finding that she
had too many things to carry she dumped
the flour, sugar and baking powder all
into one sack and carried them home
When her mother naturally objected to the
manner in which the groceries were deliv-
cred the little person replied, II don't see
what difference it makes, you put them all
In cake anyway"
Miss Helen Wright and her brother. Mr.
barry Wright. are visiting relatives in
Bonner Springs. Kan.
Mrs. V. A. Willsey and children. 344
heilam avenue, are visiting Mrs. Willsey's
parents in Colorado.
Mrs. W. II. Smith, ISL Oakland avenue,
mas returned home after spending some
nme IN Hiawatha. Kan, with her son
VINO has been quite i'll. Mr.. Smith left
Monday to remain with him during his
convalescence.
MT. and MISS David Hamilton, Chester
venue LETT Sunday to spend vacation in
NeW York. They will visit various points
IN the state before returning home.
MRS stella Smith. 40l AFTER avenue, is
spending the week in Kansas City.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

]. W. Thompson to W. Briggs and
wife, lots 401-3-5 pit. Market St
Western L & L. Co.'S add. 1
o. b. Jones and others to T. j. Stone,
lot 263, pit. 81, 9Th ave. west, Horne's
md add. Observation-Disclosures. 1,275
:. St. Ritchie's add. .e................ 500
V. w. Winner and wife to X. c. Good
win, lot 637, :. u So. West St, blk.
= 7; NJ; & D; sub; -. 1900
lot 439 Lane St, Kings add .
Topeka Cold Storage Ice e Fuel Co.
to ]. A. Colvin, lots 1876 No. Jack
son St. Sells Biz. -: .::.....:-. 1000
J. Flnlay and wife to j. A. Baldwin,
pit. s. W. Il 27-11-14 ............. 175
w. Hansford and others to NJ c. Sny-
der and others, n. y sc. u 33-1I-14.. /
l. NJ. Smith and others to r. s.
Clingan, lots 27S to 2sS Wabash ave,
u. ". Morris add .;;...-.:..:...:. 1900
ID NJ. Gilmore and others to r. s.
Cliugan, lots 27S to 2Ss Wabash
ave, ]. w, Morris add. .1s7. so
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wANrED-NIALE HELP

Neutrality-suspicious. by large wholesale
concern. Perman ent position for a young
man who wants future Apply in writing,
stating age, education and salary desired
Address II. G. B., care Journal
WANTED-Al around garage repair man !;
be good. c. +. Hill, Athal, Kan.
WANTED-GoOd all around blacksmith.
D, Il. MILESTONE, Hoyt, Kan.
WANTED-Wagonmake helper. 500
Jackson st. t. F. Lannan.
WANTED-Good carpenters"at s07 Kansas
ave.
WANTED-Man and several boys over II.
Kaw Packing Mfg. Co.
WANTED-MaIe agents. 0o6 E. 4th St,
Topeka, Kan.
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wANTED-FEMALE HELP.
POSITIONS

WANTED-Dining room and lunch counter
girls for Topeka and many other towns,
good wages, steady employment; cooks,
house help; housekeepers; maids; neat ex
perienced cashiers, good wages, steady en-
ployment, with board and room. Furmans
Employment office, log West sth.
WANTED-Waitresses for our houses, sal
airy $40 to $50 per month, room and
board. Apply manager Harvey House,
Santa Fe Station.
GIRLS WANTED-Eagle's cigar factory.
T0S Jackson street.
GIRLS WANTED at City Hand Laundry.
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LOST AND FOUND.

LoST-Silk parasol, on July %, on Wash
burn-Douthitt car; also package on
Washburn Douthitt car July %. Liberal
worth Co.
LoST-One tatted baby cap, between Sixth
and Eighth on kansas. Reward. Call
Red 2O49
4th St
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FOR your daughters sake. use Red
ross Ban Blue in the laundry She
VIII then have that dainty, we'll
sroomed appearance that girls admire
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FINE WHEAT LAND

e60 acres. so per acre. Finney Co, / MI
OF Santa Fe trail all level. new improve
ments. fenced. Fine soil Good terms
H p. RICHARDS,
z23 New England Bldg. Topeka, Kan.
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FOR sALE-CITY PROPERTY.
7 ROOMS. $4,000

Modern house, Ia lots, garage, West
side. $500 cash, balance payments.
IL. p. RICHARDS.
423 New England Bldg. Phone 2CI1.
CRANE STREET EAST l71e-Cottage,
only years old, rooms. lots, large
screened back porch. well, sewer, electric
lights, fruit cement walks. garage. good
neighborhood. ! block north OF car shop.
block south of Seward avenue pavement
Great bargain If sold this week. Call -
Col East 4th st Phone Go
FOUR elegant building lots South Law
renee, Kan, east front. fruit sewer,
street cars. S4,400 Address Lockbox 8,
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North Side News

items for this oluMn NAV DC left al
PetrO's drug store or telephone Eleanor
htmball. 1891 after o. IN. Other hours
1890.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-29

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.
Officers: President, Walter f. Wilson
first vice president, F. A. Anton ;-vice presft
dent, Chas s. Huffman; secretary, Chas
Il. Eldridge; assistant secretary. Paul Il.
Morrison; treasurer, Earl Akers; attorney,
L. u. McKeever. -.
Directors: Walter E. wilson, w. T.,
Newman, F. A Anton, Chas. f. EldridgelT
Chas s. Huffman, +. NJ. Spencer. w. re-
Collinson, IL c. Pribble, W. X. Carrie, o. Id
Wood, d. J. August, Frank p. Mac Lehman.
Dr. c. p. Van Horn. .sF
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FOR sALE-SUBURBAN.

DE- A, DANDY imp, extra good, truck
farm, blocks of Buringame, kan.f
Harold i. Fast, 61a w sth. Topeka. es
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FOR Observation-Disclosures


STRICTLY MODERN Groom upper apart.
ment. Rent $50 with heat furnished.
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LEGAL

Published in The Topeka State Journal,
July 20, 1919.
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wANTED-MALE HELP.


WANTED-First class furui-
ture and carpet salesman.
FRANK FURNITURE co,
626 Kansas Avenue.
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FOR SALE-LIVESTOCK


FOR SALE-Scot4h topped registered
Shorthorns, IL cows and heifers, have
calves; . yearling bulls, one pure Scotch.
A bargain If sold at once. Mrs. NJ. Z.
Hoagland & Son, CodeIl. Kan.
FOR sALE-Horse, buggy and harness.
226 Klein st.
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Notes and Personals.

res Bennett left Sunday for a
O his sister in Oklahoma. -.
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40 ACRES

IIare' S ~ - RTTL I'D, DHIance az 20
NORTHEAST corner Second and Quincy,
consisting of two 2 story. room frame
houses; one story brick store; one room
cottage, facing Quincy st. Can give clear
deed an abstracts. Write or see VIM. Z.
Mueller, 1874 Quincy st.
COMMODIOUS cottage. west side, fine To-
cation, rooms, spacious hall, bath, pan
try, large high attic, new furnace, lots,
beautiful shrubbery. 9SG, care State Jour-
nal, or telephone S..
KFMPER APARTMENT-T23 Topeka ave-
for sale at a bargain this week, s., 900
down balance can be paid out Of rents. w.
II. Kemper.- Phone black 313s.
BEST $4,000 HOME in Topeka. Leaving
city and will sell for 5000. See owner.
Phones 4113 or 1892.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-20
Statement of The Condition of The
PLANTERS BANK,
Located at Americas, Ga, at the Close
of Business, March Il, 1919.
ReSOurCeS.

RESOURCES
Demand loans ..... ......S 93,S3455
Time loans ............ 667, SS617
Oyerdrafts (securedl ... 4.775.24
Bonds-U s. Liberty 49,. 72,950.00
Banking house ........ 21,96134
Other real estate ....... 6.19S.51
Due from banks and bank
ers in this state ...... 36,S3S.04
Due from banks and bank
ers in other states ..... 62,366.34
Currency .S2S.359.00
Gold ,...... 1O,275.00
Silver, nickels,
etc. ........ 3,77492
Cash items 49,. 20,5S3.96- 62 ,992.S8
Advances on cotton ....... 361,015.60
Total ................$1,390,S1S.6
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-20
Statement of the Condition of The
BANK OF LESLIE

Located at Leslie, Ga, at the Close of
Business, March II, 1919.
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The Public Mind

Editor Times Recorder: The writer
has been reading in nearly all the
papers for the last several weeks ex-
plantations from the various packing
concerns doing business in the South,
as to why they could not pay the far
mer of the South the same price for
his hogs as they do the Western far
mer. All the explanations that have
fe, q seem to be those kind that 40
not explain. If they really want to
give out some information. why not
give the difference in the selling price
of the Southern and Western product.
This may have been done, but if it has
l have not seen it. The only reason
given that l have seen is this: Because
the Southern farmer could raise his
cheaper.
Seems to me that is the farmers
business and not the packers. Since
when has anybody cared what it cost
the farmer to raise anything? The
same thing applies to our cattle, only
the reduction in price is bigger. The
writer is raising the same type of cat
tie that is raised in the West, with
this advantage: Mine have been tick
free since 1912, and my best price Of
fered, ever, has been just half the
price quoted on the day sold Mine
will dress out the same or better per-
centage of beef as the best Western
product
Well, now if this be true, pray tell
me somebody. why should we be dis
eliminated against? Is the fact that
they breathe Southern air, eat South
ern feed, are grown in the South, the
cause of this reduction, If no, then
what is?
Now, Mr.. Editor, as packers have
been using your columns in giving ex-
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The
Promoters
Wife
By JANE PHELPS.
ONCE MORE Bah Is DISTURBED
BECAUSE OF BLANCHE ORTON
By JANE PHELPS.
Copyright, George Mathew Adams)
CHAPTER LXIIL.

The next three months passed
quietly and quickly for me. l was so
happy with my baby boy, so busy get
ting strong and well so that | might
really care for him properly, that moth
ing else seemed to affect me.
Then one day 1 suddenly woke up to
the fact that Neil was out great deal;
that in the last month he had not only
taken up the old habit of staying at
his club, but that he was remaining
away later, and more often than he
ever had before.
He had been so devoted in the
months before baby came, so tender
and thoughtful of me in the few weeks
afterward that I had been lulled into
forgetfulness of things that had gone
before
1t was at dinner given by
Blanche Orion that my eyes were open
ed. Just small dinner to a few. She
was still in soft grays and lavenders,
although her husband had been dead a
year They were becoming, Lorraine
Morton said, and that was the reason
she wore them so long.
got a yer Inexpensive and beauti-
full gown. l had the same feeling l
always had had about looking my best
before Blanche orion, even though l
had given her very little thought the
past few months tone reason probably
being that Lorraine Morton, who usu-
ally brought me all the gossip, had
been out of town on a visit. l rested
all day long-a tribute 1 never thought
of paying a dinner before baby came.
And l was satisfied that l never look
ed better. Neil's eyes showed me he
was pleased and he said several fiat
tering things making me feel still more
assured that I should not be entirely
overshadowed by our hostess.
IHCtE were OIiS CISul dL INC tdDlC-
AS it had used to be, Neil was next to
Mrs Orion. It seemed to me that she
had taken on new Vaccinations, new at
fractions. Surely no grief because of
her widowhood, was evident on her
face; it wore more .viyacious look
than before the tragedy In fact, hao
seen her but once or twice since that.
She, too had been away. and / had
remained at home, 1t was not to be
wondered at that l felt almost
stranger
Aside from Lorraine, the guests were
strangers to me. But they were gay,
attractive people, and l know l talked
better than usual-until I saw Lor-
raine gazing at Neil with such a pc
culiar look in her eyes that my atten-
Continued on Page Three.D
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-20

There is a much closer connection
between the stomach and brain than
most people imagine. 1t is because OF
this close connection that indigestion,
belching, sour, gassy stomach and
other stomach miseries-all of which
are sure signs of acid stomach-are so
often followed by severe attacks of
binding, splitting headaches.
Nervousness, sleeplessness, irritable
ity ,mentaldepression ,melancholia and
many other disorders which affect the
brain can also nearly always be traced
to the same source -acid-stomach.
So often you hear people say 81 am
so nervous | think III fly to pieces"
or "Itseems / never get good nights
sleep any more, my nerves are all on
edge" Little do they dream that acid
stomach is the direct cause of their
troubles because very often there are
NO pains in the stomach at all. So you
see, you can't always judge an acid
stomach condition by the way your
stomach, itself, feels.
Ii you are weak, nervous, unfit
you are not up to your old time form
If you lack your accustomed enthu-,
siasmy energy and pep-make this test
and see if it isn't acid-stomach that is
holding you back = robbing you of
your health, strength and vigOr. Get
big box of EATONIC-the wonder
full modern medicine that so quickly
puts an acid stomach to rights. 1t is
in the form of pleasant tasting tablets
that you eat like bit OF candy.
EATONTC rids the stomach of excess
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-20
TAX NOTICE.

DeSoto, Ga. March II.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-20
Caloids Result of Long Search.

mended by all drug stores are the re-
suit of long and patient laboratory
tests to find something that would
have the same direct effect upon the
liver that calomel has, but which
would not cause the nausea and dis
tress that straight calomel always
causes. The tremendous sale of Cal
oids is proof that they are exactly
what so many people want in the way
of laxative. Your druggist has them
In sealed packages at thirty-five cents
for twenty doses. adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-20

plantations that do not explain, why not
call their hand, and have some that do
explain and, if not, pay us the market
price.
The writer loaded a few hogs in a
car at Leslie about a month since for
II and II cents Same day lowest
quotation in Chicago was II cents.
Who gets this, the consumer? Then
prove it. l am not a writer, Mr..
Editor, but it made me sore to read
all this slush the packers are handing
out, and if l can start something that
will in the future make 'em pay for
what they get, why 1 consider that 1
will have done my bit I think you.
Very truly
E. S. FERGUSON, JR.
DeSoto, Ga. March II.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-20
MEDICINE VS.. FOOD.

Do not buy something which you
already have. You have food which
you feed your horses. cattle and sheep,
but when you want medicine, buy only
medicine That is what you get in B.
A. Thomas Stock Remedy. We sell
it and guarantee it TO be medicine.
We tell you that it will tone up the
entire system of your stock and aid
digestion, thereby causing them to get
all the food value out of the grain that
you feed them
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-20
-iaYes' Healing Honey

Stops the Tickle, Heals the Throat and
Cures the Cough. Price S5c. A free box
of GROVES O-PEN-TRATE SALVE for
Chest Colds, Head Colds and Group is
enclosed with every bottle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-20
Nervousness and
Headaches Caused
nv Stomach

acid. Brings instant relief from indi-
gestion, heartburn, sour belching, food
repeating, bloat and gas and makes
the stomach cool, pure, sweet and
comfortable.
Dentists warn us against the bad
effects of acid mouth, pointing out
that the acid eats through the enamel
of the teeth, causing them TO decay.
You can easily magine then the
amount of damage excess acid will
cause 30 the delicate organization of
the stomach
Thousands of people are using
EATONIC and the results obtained are
so remarkable as to be almost unbe-
ievable. Yet their letters of gratitude,
many of which are received daily,
prove absolutely that EATONIC does
all and even more than we claim. The
medical profession, too, recognizes the
great value of this wonderful remedy.
4 learned Michigan doctor wrote re-
Gently: 81 have had such wonderful
success with EATONIC that want
every one to know how quickly it will
neutralize the acidity of the the stom-
aeh (acid -stomaeh) and the stomach
will soon be sWest and normal again,
and the sick man well and happy
once more"
So be sure to get big box of
EATCNIC from your druggist today.
If it fails in any way to give you the
kind of satisfaction you want, take it
back-he will refund your money. He
doesn't want one penny of your nancy
unless EATONIC helps yoa.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-20

The state and county books open
Feb. and close May l. Take notice
and govern yourselves accordingly.
GEO. D. JONES,
Tax Received, Sumter County.
Americas, Ca, Feb. 1, 1919. 2-tf
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STATE OF GEORGIA,

STATE OF GEORGIA,
Sumter County.
Before me came L. G. Council. Presi-
dent of Planters Bank, who, being duly
sworn, says that the above and fore
going statement is a true condition of
said bank. as shown by the books of
file in said bank
L. G. COUNCIL
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this 18th day of March, 1918
E. B. EVERETTE,
n. P, s. Co, Ga
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STATE OF GEORGIA

STATE OF GEORGIA.
Sumter County.
Before me came W T. Anderson.
Cashier of The Bank of Leslie, who
being duly sworn, says that the above
and foregoing statement is a true
condition of said bank, as shown by
the books of file in said bank.
W. T. ANDERSON,
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this 18th day of March. 1919
W. ". WEBB,
n. P, S. Co, Ga
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$1,390,818.67
Liabilities.

Capital stock paid in ......$ 100000
Surplus fund ............. 100000
Undivided profits less cur
rent expenses, interest
and taxes paid ...... 1898
Due to banks and bank
ers in this state ........ 45,196.87
Due to banks and bank
ers in other states 80. 16,14S.49
Individual deposits subject
to check ........... 621, Az .79
Demand certificates ..... 4.238.15
Time certificates .......... 242,31S.24
Bill payable including time
certificates representing
borrowed money ........ 220, 000. 90
Total .................$ 81, 1870. S1S.67
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-05-23
Methsdist chueh.

Union Memorial Service 1T Opera
House. May 25th, at 1890 O'Clock.
Rev. J.. A. Petit, of the Baptist
Church. will have charge and deliver
the sermon. Suitable music will be
rendered.
The Bible School studies are from the
New Testament and very interesting.
Come and enjoy them with US 1T II 80.
Epworth League devotional meeting ct
TOO. Miss Lucille Psckham is leader.
Prayer Meeting on Wednesday even
ings. A cordial invitation to oil the
services.
The w. F. N. s. will meet Friday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. A. D.
Perry. The leader 10 Mrs. Mabel White.
Everybody invited.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-05-23
Success Follows Advertising.

At Des Moines. there has been
recently held what is termed an Iowa
Business Congress and at one of its
sessions. the speaker was Fred P.
Mann, of Devils Lake, N. D. ~.
Mr.. Mann, who is president of the
North Dakota Retail Merchants Asso-
citation, attributes his success in build
ing up little grocery business started
with s., 600 stock. 27 years ago, to a
business of $500. 900 year, almost
who'll, to his policy of advertising:
His store has become widely known as
IN example Of modern merchandising
and system. ss, .y..%s}22.t~
Fifty per cent of business efficiency
Is lost by failure to advertise. /" declared
Mr.. Mann. 'sssventy-five per cent. Of
the merchants Of the middle west do
not believe in advertising, and ninety
per cent. fail to advertise in . construct
i've way"
He recommended the mail order cata-
0gues to his audience as fine examples
Of advertising which retail business
men might do we'll to study. -.
1.-TWO hundred merchants went out of
business in North Dakota last year. "
he continued, while the mail order
catalogues came in by the car load. 1t
WASH t because Of . lack Of prosperity
IN the community. Itwas because they
didn't know how to advertise. Eighty
four per cent. Of the failures in the
United States are due to failure to
advertise. - -. =. 49,