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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-06-24
wierman Studio

IA One Of the nice places in Abilene
AZ is an up to- date cafe on Third
street. II has reputation well
earned for turning out satisfied Gus
TONERS. II you eat at this cafe It
must be good they buy The best
the market has and that's the rca.
son VIII the folks who dine with
them all say they always satisfy.
The owner Of this place gives his
personal attention 10 the business
ana an air of welcome peryades the
place. visit this cafe ana YOU viii
get their idea then of good service
combined with courtesy They also
handle Ice cream and the various
cold drinks and have nice line of
cigars When II comes to Good
Eats" there is no better place TO
find them What Is the name?
NOrman's Good Eats
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Abilene Motor and vuIcanizing Co,

TO Here is cafe and ice cream
AZ parlor that has grown rapidly
In popularity since II has come un-
der the management Of the present
owners some time ago. Their meals
and short orders are cooked and
served in the most approved man
ner-always plenty Of walters.
Their candies are always fresh and
pure ard the ice cream they serve
the yer around is most delicious.
A nice soda fountain is constantly
oozing out its pleasing and refresh
ing drinks. 1t is rendezvous and
meeting place for young and old
Plenty of seats and tables for all
Visit while lunching. What Is the
name?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-06-24

raw ma erial and carrying out The
finished product Ii * the steam
laundry with modern machinery
that protects your clothes from
wear. It was established by the
presen' owner twenty-five years
ago They wash everything but the
baby-and send 1t all home but the
diri-everything from pocket
handkerchief TO a circus tent. Thor.
oughness and careful attention "a
details is a characteristic feature of
this concern. What is the Nance
ON Second west.
Abilene Steam aundrv
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Abilene Tractor s. Truck Co.
j. l.. Rogers

81 who are the people who know
~ how in the cleaning business
in this city? They clean every
thing but fish, use the most modern
processes and guarantee satisfac-
ton. Gives special attention to lad
les work. If they had a Step-lad-
der long enough they could take the
spots of the sun and never mar its
Ulster particle If you want the
very best to be had in the way of
cleaning ana pressing send your
garments there. They "Kleanalf'
things well and also make suits to
order Alterations on ladies and
mems garments. Careful and pains
taking service. What is the name?
The KIeanalI, c. A. Hobbs
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Shearer's Shoe Store
&c Here we introduce lumber
~ company where II pays TO

&c Here we introduce lumber
~ company where II pays to
trade. They have been boosting the
growth Of This city and surround
Ing country for 20 years. They
have about everything that goes in
TO house-eXcept the honSekceper
Ana it makes no difference what
kind of house II may be-brick'
stone. concrete or frame. they
have the doors. windows and mil
work Of All kinds ana roofing ma
terials to shield you from all kinds
of weather. They are prepared &c
make The prices to meet any com
petition in the state. High grade
paints ana yarnishes for every pur-
pose. This First street yard alst
sells coal, and it sure is hot stun
What 4 the name?
j. w. AsIing, Lumber
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10 Whore DO those people who
~ really appreciate fine work sit
for thelr photographs: To whom do
they 30 when they wish not merely
good photograph but that super
Tor quality Of work that Is turned
out onlv from the studio Of a real
artist This studio * equipped with
modern appliances, powerful lenses
and appropriate paraphernalla- has
everything that enters into the max
Ing Of luxurious looking photo
Graphs. Th9 artist in charge "
The work has had experience in crit
lcal and cultivated channels. Same
locstion.-on the corner What Is
the name?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-06-24

~ Who is the osteopath IN this
EE city who practices the means
Of restoring and maintaing health
without the use of drugs in practi-
cally all his cases? His rise in his
profession IN this city has been very
gratifying and his success in prac-
ticing leading branch Of health
science Is recognized. He does MOI
practice the use Of drugs internally
and resorts very rarely 10 major
surgery. He Is equipped to give
electrical treatments Of all kinds
ana has met with much success in
this line During the time he has
been here his practice has been con
tinually on the increase He handles
acute as well as chronic cases and
is always glad to consult with you.
What is the name?
DR.. ]. w. Shearer, Osteopath
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DR.. J. w. shearer, Osteopath
~ who are the people who 81

~ Who are the people who give
I'd the exclusive expert battery
service for automobiel owners of
this section? Is your battery all
right? II IS just as important that
your battery is all right rs II Is
that your liver is all right. You
can 20 with bum liver but You
cannot 90 very far with bum bat
terry. This shop repairs and re-
charges all makes Of batteries Au-
tomohilc. storage battery. electrical
and repairing This firm now car
ries the Philadelphia Diamond Grid
Battery. This battery with the
Philco Retainer is guaranteed for
two years without the Philco Re
tainer they are guaranteed for eigh-
teen months. Call and let them ex-
plain ne proposition to You. Al
ways dad to inspect your battery
free of charge. The name begins
with the first letter Of the alphabet.
What is the name?
Abilene Battery Service Station
E. e. Burg
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II Here Is store that makes
IA cleanliness It's motto No one
who gets his daily living through
his store ever has To worry about
what he has eaten through the day.
II is a store that has reputation
for selling the best. Everything Is
fresh and wholesome and IS kept
that way NJ stale goods are al
lowed to accumulate right size
stock and good business keeps
everything on the move. The good
eats ~ this store will meet all ex-
pectati1nS both in quality and price.
II Is the store that has the exclu
sive sale in this city Of Folger'S
Golden Gate teas and coffees II Is
"A community" store, catering to all
classes II has large patronage
from people Of this city AZ well as
the surrounding territory. Phone ).
What is the name?
J. X. Markley & Son Community
Store
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]. W. AsIing, Lumber
1T When you are thinking Of buy
ing am automobile think of that

IT When you are thinking Of buy
~ ing an automobile think of that
grand old ear that has the horse
power and Is sold at moderate
price. Think Of the hills and then
Of this powerful motor. Think Of
the crowded streets with its maze
Of traffic-and then of the motors
flexibility. Think of the times you
will want a couple of extra passen-
gers-and then of this cars seating
capacity. Think of the car that Of
fers power, size and quality and
Won will think Of the REQ Then
think Of the dealer that sells this
car. This same dealer is distrbu-
tor for Racine and Goodrich tires.
Have complete vulcaniZing de-
partmcnt and do retreading. What
is the name?
Abilene Motor and VuIcanizing Co,
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Abilene Auto Sales Company

At Here is Kansas corporation
of considerable magnitude. 1t
is wholesale and retail establish
ment owned and controlled by its
employees. Handles approximately
300 cars of material and supplies
each year. 1t is a concern that en-
tiers largely into the smooth work
ings of almost every business house
and a multitude of homes in this
city and surrounding territory. They
sell neither clothes or shoes nor any
thing to eat. but make life's walk
easy by supplying all kinds Of labor
saving devices used for the follow
ing purposes Washing, ironing, cook
ing, sweeping, sewing, churning,
ventilating, cooling, refrigerating,
grinding, pumping, cream separat-
ing. What is the name?
Union Electric Company
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u TIIVIII, W HdI ~ THN HdIIIV ;
NOrman's Good Eats

1E What Is the name of the store
III that sells the j. & X. shoes
This Is an easy one for the women
for thcy know all about the J. 4 X.
They know It is the ony Shoe that
"hts the arch" This up-to-date
booterie also has the Setson shoe for
men ard full line for every mem
Der OF The family. They have been
in the shoe business here so long
that the name Is just naturally sug-
gested whenever shoes are mention
ed. 4 fit Is guaranteed for every
foot The name and merchandise
begin with the same letter. What
is the name?
Shearer,s Shoe Store
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Meade Battery and Electrical Co.

IN IT'S not painted wood nor poll
~ ished stone. but hearts and
furniture that make the home, You
should realize that yon have to live
with vour furniture Just the same
us You have TO live with your hus-
band. This number introduces n big
furniture store that carries every
thing the heart could desire in the
way Of home furnishings. And they
will sell it as reasonable as anyone
this side Of Grand Rapids. Here
Won will find the Sellers labor saw
ing kitchen cabinets, vacuum
swcepers and those Bedding Hall
Notaseme stone lined refrigerators.
Likewise they have the agency for
the SiNerola Photographs. What
Is the name?
W "A Ruruhaut Furniture
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iOOn & Co., Clothing

IN What is the name of the store
~ in Abilene where you can al
ways save money on every pur-
chase? This dealer carries a large
variety OF ladies' and gents fur
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The Cory

Or Here we give note to popular
~ eating establishment. 1t is a
good place to get your breakfast and
it is Just as good for your dinner
and supper. Their meals and short
orders never fail to please the most
fastidious. The service is prompt
and satisfactory from every stand
point. Convenient tables and a
handy lunch counter for those who
are in hurry. Soft drinks are
served here as well as cigars. The
cafe with the square name and the
good service. 1t IS the place where
they sa,ve those substantial home
cooked noon hour lunches for thir-
ty-five cents. What is the namef
Square Deal Cafe
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90 A Million Dollar Corporation
~ owned and controlled by its
patrons, employees and the citizens
living in the communities ii serves.
Organized and operating under the
laws Of the state of Kansas. Sup
plying a necessary commodity in the
community it serves. Together with
its associates ii operates approx
mately five million dollars worth of
property, supplying product which
enters into the manufacture of al
most everything that is used by the
present generation II has never
missed paying dividend. 1t has
never failed to pay its dividends
promptly. It's stock is non-taxable
and non asscssable and pays I per
cent interest per annum, payable
quarterly. Its dividends are paid
quarterly. the 18th of January,
April, July and October of each year.
The interest received by the patrons,
employees or citizens living within
the communities served by it Is
exempt from local, state and normal
income tax. The company pays the
taxes. 1t has more than 500 EN-
ployees and more than 1000 stock
holders. Its payroll amounts to more
than $40. 900 per month. 4 home in
stitution supported by home people.
Guess who?
Riverside Light, Power 6 Gas. Co.
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Dayton and Rasher Realty Co.

81 When the motor bee is buzzing
"a about your ears, where is the
best place in the city to 20 to make
sure of getting the proper article in
case the bee stings. This number
aludcS 10 i live sales agency for au-
tomobles. trucks ana tractors. They
handle the Hudson and Essex cars.
The Republic trucks and Runley oil
Pull tractor yes, and thresherS. If
they cannot fiji you out of all this
mocha deal menu there certainly Is
no hop The best recommendation
they can offer is to point TO their
numer Ius satisfied customers. They
will be glad to demonstrate the good
points e any of them. What is the
name?
Aksiara & Te,.~L "a
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EIwick Auto Supply Company
q You Should put the battery Of

q You should put the battery OF
y your automobile IN the hands of
its friends. II * too vital a part of
your ear to be handled by amateurs.
What Is the name ~ the up-to-date
battery station IN Abilene which oc-
rnpips convenient quarters on
spruce street? The success of this
business is the result of complete
service This firm is your battery's
friend IN need and their business Is
to see that II is kept on the job
with 100 per cent efficiency. The
battery they sell Is the battery with
a Twill" They repair all makes.
Generator ana magnetic repairing
What Is the name?
Meade Battery and Electrical Co.
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Kaufman Shoe Store

q Thrift. In its larger sense, Is the
4 art Of making the best use Of what
we have. 70 have one must save.
TO save consistently one should he
I'm connection with reliable bank
ing institution. If you select q bank
that fakes n personal interest IN
your welfare your chances for sue
cess in reaching the goal YOU are
striving for will be greatly en-
HANGED. What Is the name Of the
bank H. this city that can point
with pride to the , years of person.
al service II has rendered to its GUS
toners which is evidence enough of
their appreciation Of your business.
1t is in the hands of experienced
and progressive banking people.
They encourage savings accounts
and pay 3 per cent interest on time
deposits. Talk with them about
your plans and problems. Located
Second street-third block. What IS
the name?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-06-24

&c What is the name Of this insti-
~ tution-that beehive Of indus
try six days in the week. They give
employment to a lot Of people and
keep their auto delivery rolling
around the streets bringing in the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-06-24
W. II. Burnham, Furniture

II Who is the merchant tailor in
this city who keeps up the repu-
tation OF people Of this section as
good dressers? He has a lot Of Gus
toners up and down the line-many
OF them in surrounding towns and
cities He is right on the job at all
times 20 see that every suit that
goes out is perfect. That's why he
keeps his customers. He has a large
stocks of fabrics. He buys in large
quantities and gets them cheaper
than the man who buys few pat
terms. Therefore you get better
cloth In your suit when you order
from this merchant tailor. Be
cause Of his good work he has a
host OF patrons--and friends. This
shop makes special feature of
cleaning, pressing and dyeing. It
is just as important that your suit
he cleaned and pressed right as 1t is
that 1t be made right. In basement
corner. What is the name?
p. o. Lucier Tailor Shop
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7 TIITW. " MI y TIIF III IIIVs
fioefer & iaffa Electric Shop
D when yon wIsh % Ed lhe proper

o when YOU wish 20 gel the proper
. paris aud things needed for your
automobiles where tlu You 90? II
Is the auto supply house where they
have any thing from spark plugs to
tires aud everything IN between to
doll up" your ear They do vul-
canzing and operate n complete tire
and tube repair department. They
have the agency for Brunswick tires
and TUBES besides carrying n full
line Of parts for Ford cars. When
this business was established they
started out by treating people right
and have kept IT up ever since. IT
is the place where YOU are advised
10 go for anything in the way Of
auto supplies. What Is the nameF
Elwick Auto Supply Company
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&c We are leading you close beside
AU the Gland OF harmony in this

&c We are leading you close beside
AU the Gland Of harmony" in this
number 1t is music store. It has
been carrying the carols of content
ment and cultivation into the homes
OF this city and surrounding COM
munlty for some time. They have
beautiful line of Packard pianos
and player pianos. And then they
have other musical merchandise,
sheet music and the wonderful Pathe
photograph. You do not have TO wait
until you reach the land of pretty
soon to get one of these instruments,
they sell them on easy monthly pay
ments-use them while you pay for
them. do it now" is their motto
while all the family is at home and
needs Tie refining influence Of mu-
sic. What is the name
c. F. Bath, Music
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Riverside Light, Power & Gas. Co.

An The practice of erecting monu-
~ ments in honor of friends de-
parted is almost AS old as time it.
self. What is the name Of the man
in this city who has for a good
many years been making it his bus
mess to meet every demand Of the
public in the granite and marbel
monument line? He carries a nice
selection of material and can fill any
order without delay. If you will
call and take look at his work
you will become convinced that II
is not necessary to 20 farther to
secure just what you want in the
way of monuments. 1t is a home
institution worthy of every consid-
Grafton. You get what You order
and pay for here What is the
name?
DeArmOnd & Root Monuments
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q. c. Anderson Abstractor

Or We call you attention In this
I'd paragraph to one of the old es-
tablished stores of the city. II
started out by treating people right
and has kept it up ever since. This
store sells drugs and when you buy
here you can depend that what you
buy is fresh and pure. You will also
find the many sundries carried In a
first-class drug store The fine foun-
tain service is also feature. They
have the exclusive sale of that eN-
cellent line Of remedies that bears
the Latin name, meaning King Of
All" This name on anything You
buy is always guarantee of quail
ity What is the nameg
j. M. GIeissner & Son-ReXalI Store
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Abilene Steam Laundry
1T Who is the busiest Independent

27 Who is the busiest Independent
~ buyer Of poultry. eggs. hides.
fur, wool and junk in Abilene? He
is always ready with the cash and
pays the highest market price. He
has been established here long
time. when the farmer or the
farmers wife wants little extra
change they are sure Of getting the
top muket when they take their
produce to this house Fair deal
ing has characterized the methods
OF this establishment since it was
started II Is located on the corner
near the iron rails. II Is headquar-
tiers for -four. grain and all kinds Of
feedstuff. Distributor of Purina
stock and poultry feed. What is the
name?
Ben kessin9er. Feed and Produce
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-06-24

81 Good meat is treat that makes
~ the meal complete. This mum
Der directs your attention TO a mar
ket tina: takes pride in its reputa-
tion, long since established. for fur
nishlng its patrons with nothing but
the very best obtainable in the meat
line. II has as complete an assort-
ment az ever found its way into q
polite, sanitary meat market. They
serve you in a manner that makes
trading here pleasure You are
not on'v assured Of good meat, but
good service as well. Morris Su-
preme hams and bacon and table
deicacies of various kinds. This
market is on the same street as the
postoffice. What is the name?
Buckeye Meat Market
A. NJ. HoIllenback, Prop.
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Commercial State Bank

. Are you thinking Of building a
~ home? If you don't own one You
should be- Here is a lumber yard
that encourages home building
and by the way home building Is
town building. The name Of this
yard has stood for the best in lum-
Der and building materials for many
wears. The man who wants TO
build and calls at this yard receives
every courtesy and assistance pos
sible. Whether Your bill be large
or small this concern is always glad
to figure with you. This yard buys
the best, therefore sells the best in
both building material and coal
'"The old Reliable" What Is the
name?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-06-24

Paint will make the old home
* more modern and keep the new
home so. Painting is not an ex-
pense-it is an investment in insur-
ance again decay. for good paint
preserves as It beautifies. And II
pays to buy paint from a painter.
Abilene has a paint and wall paper
store located on Spruce street that
handles the best in paints and var
nishes for all purposes-Sherwin-
williams. They have wall paper
in up-to-date designs. They do a
general line Of painting. decorating
and paper hanging. Cali and see
the many designs and get sugges-
lions. The oldest practical paint
er dealing In paints in Dickinson
county and the only dealer who
served an apprenticeship. What IS
the name?
q. c. Cradle, Paint and Wall Paper
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Cruise Motor Company

y where was Moses when the light
falledf" IS question that has
come laundering down through the
ages. Bun II Moses had known Of
This electric supply firm he never
would have met with this momcn-
fouS misfortune when they are
back ~ job or An article the light
never fails rs long as there is any
Juice" on the circuit They have
a most complete aud well equipped
electric shop replote with a full line
~ electrical fixtures and handy Ia
bor saving devices for the home A
fun Lac Of electrical cooking APP
uIanceS. ohio vacuum cleaners.
Apex washers, Davis electric porta-
hle sewing machines and the fan
with the 5.year guarantee, And
they have the agency for the Genco
farm light and power plant The
man is IN he dark who does not
realize that the electrical way Is the
modern way. General contracting
ana repair work. ON the corner on
Third. What is the name?
Hoefer & Haffa Electric Shop
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Lyric Theatre.

e The creamery is big factor In
y the growth and development of
any community. The most progress
sive and prosperous sections are
those in which dairying and the
manufacture of dairy products are
among the chief industries. What
is the name of the big buyers and
shippers Of cream. poultry and eggs
in this city? They are equipped
to handle the business and pay the
highest cash prices. This institu-
ton is a valuable asset to the town,
disbursing many thousands Of dol
lars annually among the farmers of
this community. This concern man
ufacturcs a high grade Of artificial
ice and makes daily deliveries TO
all parts Of the city. Belle Springs
Purity ice cream. Prompt shipment
on all orders. What is the nameY
Belle Springs Creamery Company
a Here we make mention of a con-
v Germ that has made good in the
automobile business. They are
erecting commodious building
that win be conducted on the de-
partmental plan-sales, storage, re
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% Others may sell cars, trucks and
90 tractors, but these people put
In their time almost entirely In
keeping them In repair II is gar
age OF considerable importance es-
pecially when II comes TO the vol
ume Of work II turns out. They
make speciality Of work on ears Of
all kinds and satisfaction is guaran-
teed. You will find workmen here
who understand every phase OF the
business. You viii have the salts
faction Of having the work done
right. They handle automobile ac-
cessories and repair parts for all
makes Of cars Complete service.
This garage is growing bigger every
day and has a fine patronage from
people who appreciate good work
The street number is 42o. What is
the rame?
b. T.. Freeman Auto Service Station