Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-12-15
FAssETrs STORE NEWS

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When you get a little gloomy
about your business, just recaM how
one Of the directors OF q big bust
ness turned the tide of thought by
asking another director this Ques-
tion: Can you tell me how far a
dog will run into the woods?" The
younger director appeared disgust
ed with such question. and ans
wsred abruptly: He can run into
the woods as far as he likes" No.,
said the older director; When he
has run into the woods half way.
he ds then running out Of the
woods" And this is exactly our con-
dition today-we are on the last
lap OF q long and lonely traii-out
OF the woods, and II this IL not en-
couraging. enough. bring in bet
ter illustration.
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The grocery department Is now
offering a splendidly constructed
and very practical suit case, full Of
Swift & Co.'S. choice toilet soaps,
for $500 the price Of the splendid
sinc case. Be sure and see this
case. You can use the case for
lunch case. or for your fishing
tackle, or many other uses.
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Mrs. Olds is suffering from an In
fected finger, which is now reported
as improved in condition.
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Mir. Shull. who sells us the Arch
Preserver shoe was here this week
in the interests OF his line.
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The mems department have many
useful gifts that will help to make
this a practical Christmas. A com
plete line Of linen initial handker,
chiefs at 35c. or 3 for $l.eo, just
received. A good many women are
buying leather. lamb lined jackets
for men. Automobile gloves. fur
and lamb lined will please dad OF
brother.
Watch the grocery windows fo'
special prices on candy and nuts
Also be sure to get our quantity
prices on these goods.
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Mr.. Goff was indisp0sed Tor parts
of two days this week ON account o'
Q cold.
Train wrecked last night! On &C
count of improperly laid track. oa'
Toyland Special No. l. which oper'
ates In our front window. vas d.
rallied some time after the CLOSING
hour. From reports received t.
date no damages was done 70 tes
equipment nor was any one injured
Investigations under way indicate
that the blame for the disaster u
10 be fixed upon Superintendent
Rnlph Caldwell, who seemingly VA
suffering from the loss OF sleep oc
casioned by the Christmas rush. tt
guard against further disaster VI
have stationed . watch dog Oh thu
r,ar platform OF the caboOse.-
watch this window for Christina
suggestions for Dick. Baby Ruth
and the other kiddies.
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Only eight more shopping days
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Some one lost . handsome Cameo
Brooch In the dry goods room on'
day last week. The owner MAJ
have same by calling At the offic'
and describing the article.
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Our One Dollar Special Sale OF
the last page will offer many par
Gains for Christmas buyers.
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Only eight more shopping day
before Christmas!
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Mrs.. Peter Hansen. one Of tn
pioneers OF the San Luis valley
died In Denver December !. Mrs
Hansen was born In Germany ant
emixrsted to the United States whes
quite young. LIVING for . short whi''
in Chicago. then moving to We
Mountain valley. In 1871. she va
married and moved to the San Lui'
valley. eleven miles south Of Ala
mosa. Her husband who died MINI
years ago served IN the First Colo
rado Regiment In 1851.