The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1922-06-01
John N. Miller
Cleaning and Pressing
(BY R. KENNETH EVANS)
(BY R. KENNETH EVANS)


business of John M. Miller clothing is indicative Of
the possibilities for which available in
Hays to those who believe in working and giving
satisfactory service to their customers. Today Mr..
Miller operates of the leading Gents Furnish
ing establishments in Ellis county and enjoys very
extensive cleaning and pressing business which thor
Oughly Ellis county and into some sections OF
adjoining counties.
Mr.. Miller established this business in January,
1919 starting small scale and gradually stock
ing up in keeping with the patronage which has been
accorded him Today he carries complete line of
mems furnishings including the celebrated Kuppen-
heimer line of Clothes Florsheim shoes, Ide shirts
Arrow collars, interviewer hose, and many other
tionally known lines which are recognized by the
we'll dressed man as the very best merchandise that
he can secure Mr.. Miller had this feature in mind
when he began putting in his stock realizing that If
he expected to develop high class business that he
must carry the merchandise and to say that the man
who wishes to be well dressed will always find here
the very latest in style and fabric will in a
give the reader some idea of this business.
Another attractive feature of this business is the
tailoring line. In the customer does not find just
what he wants in the way of ready-made clothing he
has hundreds OF clothing samples to choose from and
Mr.. Miller secure in short time Just the suit made
exactly the customer wants. Being engaged in
this business for several years, and ut
tailored garments are always guaranteed.
A complete stock of high grade luggage incIud-
ing bags sutcases, trunks etc. is part of the stock
now carried by Mr.. Miller and in this department
his extensive buying connection enables him to get
any special designed luggage that may be desired
The old adage that clothes do not make the
is potentially true but is also absolute fact that
the success which is accorded him in fighting the
problems of the everyday business world. For
business man to neglect his appearance is counting
failure. One of the most completely equipped dry
cleaning plants to be found in Western Kansas is
feature of this business The equipment in this de-
partment includes the best that the market al
fords including washers, eXtractors steam boilers,
dry room and necessary equipment for successful
operation of this business.
Two Hoffman steam pressing machines have
been installed by Mr.. Miller to keep pace with the
growth of his business. These machines are recOg-
machine and guarantees the most satisfactory work
A delivery truck is also part of the equipment
which is used constantly in making deliveries and
calling for work. The patron of this institution v
ing Hays but to call the institution the tee
phone and the truck is Immediately dispatched. In
fact, Mr. Miller has made speciality of one day
service on cleaning and pressing, doing his cleaning
in the forenoon and pressing and delivering in the
afternoon. The garments handled in careful
and never are they subjected to severe wear
and tear. Buttons seWed on, rips are repaired
and the garments are returned to the owner ready
for wear. The plant has capacity Of forty suits
daily.
Mr.. Miller also enjoys very extensive parcel
post business from Ellis county and adjoining
ing Those living outside of Hays and who want
particular work done in cleaning and pressing will
do we'll to send their work in by parcel post. A nor
NAL solicitor we'll high school solicitor en-
ployed by Mr. Miller to keep him in touch with stu
dents who desire particular work. No fabrics are
too dainty to be handled by this institution IN thor
'ough satisfactory manner.
With the employment of five men this is an in
stitution worthy of all the support that-can be
corded it Mr. Miller has proven concusively that
he understands the operation of up to date place
of business of this kind