The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1922-06-08
The Classic Store
Alex E. Kissing
(BY r. KENNETH EVANS)
(BY R. KENNETH EVANS)

The maintenance of the Hays State Normal here
has of necessity caused the development of class of
business institutions capable of caring for the bust
that such institution of learning would natur-
ally bring and there is business institution in the
city that has done towards development of the
city along this line than the Classic operated by Alex
E. Kissing.
This institution is of the older merchantile
establishments in the city, in fact, is the oldest Of
this class of stores under one continuous manage
ment. The store was established in 1900 in it's pres
ent location and while it has kept abreaso of the times
by keeping up its stock to standard and seasonabIe
STYLE it has never from the day the doors first
opened for business, changed from an institution
where service and satisfaction and substantial
chandise could always be received In Ellis county
there today people who have made this their
shopping place since the day of its opening the
fact that they have always gotten satisfaction and
good merchandise, dollar for dollar in value is the
best conclusive evidence that be presented
it's popularity.
The Cassie has been important factor in the
development of the city both as an educational cen
ter and commercial and distributing center. Mr..
Kissing has always given his support and cooperation
to every meritorious undertaking inaugurated for
the development of resources of Hays and Ellis coun-
ty. He has constantly maintained a store where
particular Normal students could get the very latest
in wearing apparel and this applies to both the young
and women who live in Hays and Ellis county or
who attracted here by the school facilities
offered.
The Classic can rightfully be classed as the
shopping center Of Hays It is naturally among the
most popular of stores. Mr. Kissing has always
maintained such extensive buying connection that
a rapidly and up-to-date merchandise is put
the market advance showing is made here.
The store carries complete line of furnishings for
and young we'll complete stock of
dry goods and ready-tO-wear garments and furnish
ings for girls and women. The children's depart
ment is also very attractive and includes mer-
chandise of all kinds needed for children
Many nationally known lines of merchandise
included in the stock carried such the Ed V.
Price tailored to measure suits for men, Roberts
Johnson and Rand shoes for men, women and chill
dren John B. Stetson hats and caps, triangle and
Arrow collars, Holeproof hosiery, Jackie Coogan
suits for small boys and standard lines Of ready-to
suits and skirts, we'll dresses for ladies'
The stock also includes complete line of working
clothes we'll as line of luggage including hand
grips, bags, suiteases and trunks.
The Classic especially. caters to the Normal
trade but at the same time is recognized as one of
the best stores in Western Kansas where up to the
minute stylish clothing always be secured. Mr..
Kissing prides himself keeping in stock merchan-
disc that will appeal to the most fastidous and the
store is rghtfully entitled to all the support that
possibly be accorded it.