The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-07-19

pieces of Zion literature. Various members
of the Leaves of Healing staff also rode in
the float. The ladies were dressed in white,
with hats decorated with Zion colors.
Following large banner of Zion Insti-
tutions and Industries, marched the force
of the General Office and the Chicago Of
flee.
Representing the Zion Law Department,
City Attorney Forby rode in a decorated
auto while his stenographer sat at her desk
with typewriter ready for service. Banked
along the sides, were many law books,
while huge pair of balances overhead
supported the Bible on one side and law
book on the other The float bore the fol-
lowing inscription: "Zion Law Depart
ment, in addition to transacting the legal
business for all of Zion Institutions and In
dustries, conducts an extensive legal busi-
ness for Zion people in many states and
foreign nations Zion people have come to
Zion City = the Whitest Spot on Earth =
from many countries; hence, the many
sides of law to be considered"
Zion Department Store was represented
by store in miniature, with statesmen be-
hind the counters busily selling dry goods
throng of customers lined along the coun-
tiers. The sides, counters and canopy over
head were beautifully decorated with ex-
cello and draperies of festooning.
Immediately behind the float, marched
the General Manager and department mana
gers Next came 40 little boys, each draw
ing a coaster wagon loaded with groceries
which they were supposed to have purchased
in Zion Store, and which they were taking
home with them. Each wagon was NINA
ture float in itself, having been lavishly
and beautifully decorated with festooning
with great care and pride by the little fell
lows themselves. This was very unique
feature of the parade, intended to convey
the cash and Carry" method of buying
groceries. Bringing up the rear was the
manager of the Shipping Department on
bicycle, with a large decorated basket in
front of him, in which he carried = not
groceries, but a little youngster of three or
four, who looked about with wide open
eyes.
Then came the lady clerks of Zion De-
partrnent Store, dressed in white, and with
white caps, marching very gracefully to
the music of the band, in the regular forma-
ton of four abreast, and each carrying
pennant of the institution they represented.
These were followed by the men clerks in
white hats, dark trousers and white shirts
each also carrying pennant..
The Meat Market float was decorated
with Zion bunting, with imitation legs O
mutton and beef roast cuts suspended from
the canopy.
In nicely decorated pony cart, rode the
Zion dentist, while surmounted on the
ponys back was huge representation of
the human teeth, with the jaws continually
opening and shutting, as it swayed from
side to side, producing most amusing and
grotesque effect. On one side of BAN
ner overhead was large drawing of
lower molar tooth, and on the. other, a
representation of an upper and lower set
of artificial teeth.
The Apron and Handkerchief Factory
was represented by an auto float with
partition in the center, and across the back,
on which was displayed curtains manu-
featured by this institution. From stream
ers of colored rope fiber, running from an
arch, hung rows of handkerchiefs, while
three little girls displayed the large line
of aprons manufactured. The sides were
nicely decorated with artistic designs.
Then followed the large force of Apron
and Handkerchief Factory coworkers all
carrying remnants, the ladies in white,
with neat caps The men also were dressed
uniformly in white.
Next came the Junior Band playing
along the line of march
The Zion Bank auto float was prettily
and artistically decorated with rope fiber
and festooning. The canopy was surnount-
ed by a miniature savings bank, on the four
sides of which was inscribed, "Save and
Have, "Save a Dime Day., "It's Not
What You Earn that Counts but What you
Save, "a Bank Account Eventually?
Why Not Now?" The wheels were COW
cred in a way to represent the two sides
of the silver dollar. Inside, rode the
cashier and the various clerks; also ten
pretty little tots representing future de-
positors
Zion Baking Industry was represented
by large auto float, prettily decorated with
rope fiber and streamers. Along the sides
was inscribed: Doing an Annual Business
of Half Million Dollars; Zone Hun
dred Coworkers"; "Over One Hundred
Varieties of Biscuits and Crackers.
The various bakery products were shown,
such as crackers, cookies, marshmallows,
jelly rolls, pies, etc., while number of girls
stood inside busily making Graham cracker
sandwiches.
Following this, one of the Baking Indus
try statesmen rode in his auto, in which he
travels over his territory, and which was
heavily laden with bakery products Then
came the two city delivery wagons. Next