The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1922-06-29
J.B. Basgal Grocery
(BY R. KENNETH EVANS)

One of the best equipped from the standpoint
of merchandise, and presenting metropolitan ap-
pearance throughout is the j. B. Basgall Grocery,
located on Of the principal business corners of
the city, in the heart of the business district With
large plate glass display windows which are always
tastly decorated with good things to eat, and the
shelves and display in the store neat and
orderly and presenting an appetizng appearance
the Basgau Grocery would be credit to a city
several times the size of Hays and one where the
most particular buyer feels at home surrounded as
he is by the best grocery products that the market
affords
This store was originally established in Hays
twenty-five years ago on the present site of the w j.
Madden office building In January 1918 when the
increase IN business and demand for additional quar-
tiers made it necessary for Mr. Basgall to construct
the modern building where he is located now. The
building two story structure of brick and is mod
ern throughout and represents an extensive invest
ment, showing concusvely that Mr.. BasgalI is be-
lever IN the future of Western Kansas and the sue
cess ne is enjoying a merchant of the city bears
out his business perception.
1t can be said that Mr.. BasgalI has been a factor
in the development of Hays to its present enviable
standing in the commercial world through his bust
and his individual efforts as we'll as Investments
He has taken active interest in civic advancement
and is today member of the city Board of Educa-
ton, taking active part in the maintenance of ad
equate educational facilities for the city
The store is operated on a strictly modern basis
A delivery car is kept in constant operation and
sometimes it is necessary to put in srevice an adj
ditona delivery to for the rush orders that
are received. So extensive has the business grown
that frequent 'turn-Overs' of stock are made and
this fact coupled with conservative and intelligent
buying makes every piece of merchandise found in
the store fresh and new. The shelves are never
stocked up to such degree that the merchandise
has an opportunity to get old before to the con-
sumner. Five clerks are constantly employed which
makes it possible to give prompt and satisfactory
service.
Many nationally known brands of merchandise
are to be found on the shelves in this store Such
as Del Monte, Richlieu canned goods nationally ad-
vertised and recognized for the excellency and Del
Monte Red Wolf and w. F. & G.. as we'll as Richlieu
cofees Fresh fruits and vegetables also handled
always in season, and very frequently out of
season when they obtainabIe from the wholesale
produce houses.
The store buys eggs and butter direct from the
farmer, paying the highest market price for these
commodities and establishing substantial market
in Hays. Grocery sundries handled includes Item
biscuit line, Rices and Ferrys garden seeds. The
entire Heinz line well extensive line of cigars
smokers supplies and candies go to make up this
modern stock.
AS matter of convenience and extension of
business the store also carries extensive line of
ware.
Cured meats in hams, bacons and other Swifts
meats are handled. In fact taken through and
through from the standpoint of staple and fancy
groceries the customers of this store are always
that the market affords.