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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-15

stripped of the castings and the en-
CINE. The storage battery was still
in the car. No license tags or other
visable Identification marks were
found on the car.
The car is now at place one and
a half miles south of Mr.. Hodges
place. Mr. Hodges postoffice is De
oria
Mr.. Gruenewald says good rain
fell in the Cedars country Saturday
nighht. He also says that wheat and
spring crops are looking fine in the
Plains country.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-15
y FORD FOR PRESIDENT?
From Nichols Journal: /.

From Nichols Journal.
There is talk of running Henry
Ford for president in the next nation
al election. If all the Ford owners
would vote for him the matter would
be cinched. Mr.. Ford ought to make
a good executive alright, and we dc
know from observation and expert
ence that he could give the common
folks rafting good deal at mini.
mum cost.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-15
BOY FALLS FROM TRUCK

Kenneth Wood, little son of R. A.
Wood, was badly shaken up Friday
afternoon when he fell from truck
and struck the pavement with con-
siderable force. He was unconscious
for several hours, and i'll for several
days from the effects of the fall.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-15
MAMMOTH WHEAT CROP

According to the state crop report
for June l, wheat crop Of about
117,174,000 bushels is estimated.
This is more than one-sixth of the
amount estimated for the entire Uni
ted States, which is 100000
bushels, Kansas will have the best
fruit crop in almost decade, too.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-15

Mr.. and Mrs. D. C. Wood spent
Sunday at the Floyd Heaton farm
north of the city.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-15

E. E. Mathis of Beaver City, was
a bushes visitor here the last of the
week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-15
John Deere

TwO-rOw CultivatOrs
Ridge Busters
Disc HarrOws
Listers
Van Brunt Drills
Eclipse Windmills
Dempster Windmills
Fairbanks Engines
Repairs for All of them
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-15

Oil Stoves
Rubber Hose
Woven Fence
Paints and Oils
Window Glass
Builders Hardware
Barb Wire
Garden Tools
Washing Machines
Carpenters Tools
General Hardware
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11
knowledge COMPETITION.

fsSNNGEg6E -SOmfEII
Following will be found a
number q brief paragraphs
bringing out q few OF the dis.
tlnctiye features or chaarcteris-
tics Of the city's Institutions.
There NJ i Query or two in each
paragraph. no the person who
first answers them nearest cor.
reetly IN detail will be given
choice Of the prizes noted above.
The next nearest correct answer
VIII begiyen next choice and co
on 10 the last.
In giving addresses, the street
number should be given when
available when II, Is on the door.
or IN the directory. All answer
must be neat and legtble. There
Is a clue IN each one by which
the identity may be confirmed.
ANY Of the parties sketchod
here are privileged to answer
any question you may ask, ex.
cept totem you they are 1t. Use
the telephone any time you
wish. Ring up and, ask ques.
tons.
Answers may be sent by mail
or brought TO this office any
Time betore Thursday evening.
Next Saturday the sequel fea.
lure VIII be published. And AT
that time prize winners will be
announced and they are then
entitled 10 call and get their
prizes.
The competition Is open 10
svers one except the employees
u This paper and their relatives
Address;
pAULE PRY,
Care West yirginian.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11

~ Where do those people who
ID really appreciate fine work
sit for their photographs? To
whom do they go when they wish
not merely a good photograph, hit
that superior quality OF work
which Is turned out from tina
studio Of a real arttstY This studio
has been progressing under the
same management for IS years. It
is splendidly equipped with mod.
ern appliances, powerful lenses
and appropriate pharanhernalia.
There is an artieI behind the
camera, one who has had ample
experience In cultlvative channels.
1t is here you get originality in
the pose. skill in the finished
work. He does home portraiture
and commercial work. Photo.
graphs are gifts that last forever.
Give the name and address. Third
floor. even-numbered sid, Of
Main street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11

1e Who are the live wires in
Id Fairmont when 1t comes to
building materials? This concern
has for a quarter OF a century
been furnishing the substantial
things for building purposes. II
you have not been active in build
ing industries you will be surpris-
ed how many things enter into the
construction of building-be-
sides lumber. This company has
plaster, cement, sewer pipe, lime,
roofing sand, gravel, Stag, stone.
reinforcing bars, mortar colora.
wall ties, hollow tile, brick, stucco
blocks, paints. oils, lead, shinglo
stains, wall boards, plaster board
hardware, etc. They carry a full
line OF. Gen. ardware. Distributors
here for Sherwin-W.ll1ns and
Benz. Moore's paints and products.
Give the name and address.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11

"a What name in the clothing
IL business since 1880 has
stood representing the best in
mems wearing apparel in this
city? They are complete outfitteis
for men and boys. When you buy
your new suit or ovGrcoat here
you always know that you have
purchased It at a figure which
touches the lowest prize. They
have a big store full OF merchan-
disc, especially selected to meet
the needs of the people for the
winter season. They have the
clothing. furnishing goods and
shoes. They arc strong on shoes.
They feature the stacey-Adams
and Beacon shoes. Also the j. &
K. shoes for ladies. They are
great values for the prices asked
for them. They can. fit your feet
as well as your bpck. Give the
name and address.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11

1c There are a lot of places in
~ this city where you can buy
feed. flour, hay, grain and poultry
supplies. but this is one OF the
best places-where they are pre-.
pared to make the lowest possible
prices. They can fill your order
whether It be for a sack full or a
car load. They have been IN bust
ness here four years. They havo
feed for live stock for cows
horses, for every animal-except
the cat. You will find this lively
concern across the river. ut then
sign shows up SO that any way
faring man though fool may
read. They are distributors in this
city for Wantmor aud Blueblrl
flour. They bake the cake" Give
the name and address of this
firm?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11
IN Where is the enterprIsins
AV furniture store n. this city

Of Who are the people In Fair.
Il mont who put the wear" in
hardware? They have been IN
business in this city for many
years. Their enterprising policy
and well assorted stock have made
them the dominating factor in
that line OF retaiI commerse. !, Thu
words, Quality. then PRICE" have
been slogan wit hthem since the
store was opened for business.
They specialize on builders hard
ware, mechanics tools. sporting
goods, automobile accessories,
pumps. STOVES, etc. They are dis
trlbutors for Lawrence Ready
mixed. paints, corbIn locks and
hardware. The store that has
equality First" painted on theis
front door. Give the name and
address.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11

90 Who are these tailors. and
DO cleaners in Fairmont who
do best what others do well?"
They started this business one year
ago. The things these lively tail.
crs do in this shop would make q
long list. They clean, remodel, re.
pair, refine any kind Of clothing.
They do their work right and only
charge a reasonable fee. They cas-
furnish You a new suit or overcoa.
as cheap as anybody in the city
maybe a little. cheaper. They can
make you LOOK like a prince, No
matter how homely you may ha,
pen to be. They are strong on
good cleaning and pressing. You
will find, them down a few steps
of Main street, facing south. They
began business in this city almost
one year ago. Give the name and
address.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11
CONNIE CIAL QUER y
did the washing don't you suppose
he would DO It Electrically.
Give the name and address.

10 Cupid tlrst-thsu, who comes
Il next? There may be larger
furniture stores in the state thar,
this one. but there are none where
the Almighty Dollar cuts a wider.
swath. By their cash and credit
system this house Is enabled to
sell at the lowest possible figure.
This furniture store has been &C.
cumulating force for several years.
It's sure full Of pep, They occupy
six floors and a basement, besides
large warehouses. They know how
TO buy and sell. They have every.
thing that goes into a house-ex.
cept the housekeeper. Hero will
be found the Deluxe and North
field tiphol6Gered furniture, the
McDougall kitchen cabinets, Pen
insular stoves, Englander springs
and other superior lines. Give the
name and address.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11

&c There are a lot Of thinsss On
JV sale in this store which can
be bought for less than the actual
value. The reason for the sacrtfiea
Is that Uncle Sam has gone out ol
the war business, we hope permas
nently. He has left on his hands
shelter tents, wall tents, folding
cots. army clothing. shoes, blank.
cts, canteens, .maskers, water buck.
cts, puttees and goods OF eyeryld de
Scription. He has no more use fer
them and he is putting them ont 10
dealers everywhere, who are retail
Eng them TO the people This city
has a live example OF these stores
on Jackson street. twill pay any
man who Is looking for some place
to cut the high cost ofilIyihg to ID
yestigate. Give the name and "a.
dress,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11

10 Who are the insurance ex.
I'D ports of the city? This "a
the oldest and largest insurance
agency in the city, established
about fifty years ago and running
continuously under the present
management for "a years. They
insure anything against every
thing" but are the leaders In fire
insurance; are among the leaders
in Automobile and Casualty iisur-
ance and are leaders In rain In
surance and bonding They make
the subject OF insurance a study
and are prepared to haudle your
risk with intelligence. They re-
present about a dozen companie 1
ranking among the strongest and
including the largest and strong.
est American company.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11

Al Do you smoke? II you do.
4 you should endeavor by all
means to leave your money where
the smoke settles. In other words.
buy the cigars that are made at
home. You can not buy better val
ues than are turned out by the
home factories. Take those cigars
for only 5c-Best Quality, sumptu-
Gus and Big Hayana-can you beat
'em? They are having a big run
and are called for regularly at all
The leading cigar counters In this
city and surrounding towns. They
are made in well appointed FAC.
tory over in East FairIncnt. The
people who make these good cigars
live here, and are part Of the city's
Give the name and adj
dress. ~.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11

OF. Who is the matchmaker and
01 jeweler in this city who Is
competent TO make your watch tell
tho truth? He has had a good
many years Of exneaiepce-17
years in this same place. Ali kinds
Of watches come to him to be put
in running order. He can always
get some kind Of a tick out OF
them. He knows what makes tho
wheels go round. He is a good
man to buy your watch from. Car
ries a full line Of jewelry and
uovelties-reSolvers musical In
struments. eto. Whatever You
may wish in any Of these lines he
will make .tGinteresting for you.
You will find him fronting north
ward. Is. building q new building
On another street. Give the name
and address ).
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11

Q What is the name of the car
- which first caused our poets to
break into song? The Merry Odds:
mobile carried a thrill with 1t that
gave wonderful impetus to the
automobile industry. Tho Oldsmo-
bile is one Of the most beautiful
and serHceable cars on the mai
ket. Their trucks are full OF se.'-
vice and convenience, too. Who
are the distributors for thesa cars
in this city? If you want ! car that
will please the family and give you
good service all around, YOU can
do no better than buy an Odds
mobile. They are LUXURIOUS in
looks and action. The distributors
here run a service garage and take
care of their patrons in every
way. Give the name and address.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11

81 What is the name and ad-
Jt dress Of the most enterprls-
ing store which has wearing ap.
parel for men, women. boys and
girlf, selling on EASY TERMS? It
is the place where your credit IS
good. Very frequently a good suit
Of clothes will help you to hold a
job and earn the money that pays
for 1t. The goods are iiere-splen.
did values, This company began
their business here three years ago
and have on their books thousands
of good accounts. They have stores
in all principal cities. They will
treat you right IN every way. They
have a big stock OF high grade up
TO date merchandise. They are
manufacturers and retailers OF High
Art, Victor and Smart Set brands
of clothing.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11
.ec Did you ever! have. a titi, Par.
id don the seeminrly imnertif-

EE DID you ever have'a Mt, Par
id don the seemingly impertin-
ent lnquiry-you know Il IS made
from the tailor's standpoint. Here
We introduce a custom tailoring
firm who has been here since J1iy
II you will let them take your meas.
ure and make you a new suit, Or
an oHercoat, you will be happy ,eyat
after or at least as long as the
suit or oyercoat lasts. They are
local representatives for the largest
tailoring houses in. the country
Their shop Is headquarters for
good cleaning and pressing, for re-
pairing, alterations; etc. Whatever
they undertake they do we'll You
will find them at the end OF tne
bridge, facing north. They cart
a full line of hats and gents, "a.
nlshings. Give tho name and I'D
dress.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11

on There are people who say
00 that It is impossible to do
dental work without racking the
nerves of the individual with Eair
just rs there used 10 be people
who maintained against all odds
that 1t was impossible to navigate
the air, or to send a message thru
space without wire. But these
people are behind the times. Sci,
ence, improved methods and appli-
anccs, have transformed dentSl
practice. This number introduces
dental parlors where they give you
up to date service at moderate
price. They are amply schooled
and skilled, competent to do the
most modern kind OF work. They
make q speciality Of gold crowns
and bridge work. You will find
them u2 one flight. Give. tho
name and address. Opposite the
court house.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11
~ When you want to make
Ii sure the article Won ordar

~ When you want to make
IL sure the article you order
will be of the best quality, what
grocery store do you ring? There
are just two classes OF grocers.
One wants to get rich qGlck-he
handles the cheap brands Of mer-
chandise and relies on the volume
Of sales to bring In his ship. This
number represents lively groe.
cry house which has been 81 years
in that trade in this city. Quality
has been a watch word with this
store since 1t was started. This ts
the store that has Park & Tlltord's
line OF pure food products, Xou
are always safe when you get q
package with their names on the
wrapper-and 1t IS better to be
safe than sorry.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11

40 Who is the florist In this
10 city who has his own green
houses right here, and grows his
own flowers and plants? He has
been many years in business, build
ing up a concern which enables him
to give the people a service beyond
criticism. He makes a specially
CT floral designs on original mod.
els, table decorations, wedding and
funeral boquets and floral pieces.
He has flowers for all OCCASIONS
purveyor OF natures sweets, He is
a member OF the Florists Tele-
graph Delivery, takes orders for
delivery by wire anywhere in tho
United States or Canada His gar.
dens and greenhouses arc the At.
traction for all eyes which come
within range nt them, Give the
name and address.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11

.Ac The apparel rroclalms the
~ man-none the less the
woman. Here we introduce a NOR.
chant tailoring concern which
tailors to both men and women.
They keep in touch with the latest
styles from the fashion centers Of
The world and give their patrons a
service that is highly commenda.
tory. They make suits and over.
coats TO order and guarantee per-
feet satisfaction. II you have a suit,
lady, that you wish made over, go
in and talk It over with them. They
may be able to give you SOME in.
formation that will save you mon.
ey, time and worry. You will find
them Just of the end of the bridge
en- the South Side. Give the name
and address.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11

90 Where is IT in Fatrmont that
0J you get the best cup Of cof-
fee in town? 1t is tho same place
where they havo tho good homo
cooking. There are plenty Of Ia.
hles, and there is long luncr
counter. He serves special dinners
at SOC up, Short orders are com.
'nG down all The time-short in
Pame-not in quantity. IL is real.
ly interesting to see the way they
rob people Of their appetites-and,
truly, this is the only way they do
rob them. Prices are very reason.
Gble all around. and the foods
ceryed are the very best. You viii
find. this restaurant in Connection
with leading hotel. There is NOT
a better place TO eat in the whois
state. Give the name and address.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11

TT One, of the most modern
IL things in this prosperous
city is this place to eat. 1t does
away with the waiter-saves the
cost of his wage. You take your
tray and go to the big steam
table and pick out what yel want
you see It before you buy IT.
carry 1t to the table and crafty
that appetite with a relish. They
serve nothing that Is not first.
class, and the cooking Is fine, II
Is the place where you find the
coffee that has the kick. Their
desserts <and pastry are fine, as
we'll as everything else tNey serve.
You will find this eating place in
a public building-a concession.
Give the, name and address.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11

"a, Where is the best place In
At the city to strike oil? And
the beauty of 1t is that you are
suro to strike the very best quality
of <o!l and gas, and greases, anu
everything which contributes in
any way to the harmonious revolh-
tons OF the automobile, motor
cycle, airplane. submar.ne-or
any other creature. They have the
oils and greases for tractors foe
trucks, and for farmers use
throughout. They have q whole
sailing department and filling sta
tons in this and other cities. All
you have to do Is toNdrive In. sail
in, fly in-they VIII do the rest.
They have the brand OF gas and
oils that makes ono think OF the
South. Give the name of this
company in this, city.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11

10 Several years ago a number
20 Of the leading retail jewel.
ers o. America met and formed
the United Jewellers, Inc, with m
authorized capital Of 1880, 900. 90.
The purpose was 10 produce 4
general line Of the very best mer-
chandise for every department OF
a retail jewelry store. In other
words the retailer became his own
manufacturer. Selling cost was
thereby reduced to minimum.
These United Jewellers adopted
the Hallmark trade slogan-only
one Hallmark store in a town and
that the leading jewelry store.
What Is the name and street ad-
dress Of the jewelry store In this
city which has become the Hall
mark store? Here you will find
everything In the way of diamonds,
watches. wrist watches, clocks,
jewelry, cut glass. silverware and
novelties. They do high class re-
pairing. Give the name and i'd
dress. They also have a store in
Clarksburg.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11

ar Here is a store that has
20 been in operation about 81
years. You entor at one door and
you will Imagine that you are in
a first.class shoe store-and you
arc right. You will find here a
rair of shoes to tit any feet that
cross the threshold. And they axe
going at prices corresponding to
tho low price Of hides, In at the
other door and you arc In the
midst OF a big stock OF clothing
and furnishing goods for men,
women and children. It Is a dou
Bile store and they arc giving dou.
BILE discounts on reliable merchan.
disc. You can outfit any member
Of the family from head to foot.
You viii find this store fronting a
hotel, Give the name and address.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11

n THIS city uniy { year o. 20 ago,
and Il has hailt np such / dSnatl
for their goods That Il s. pdsh "a &
capacity 10 take care. OF their tFade.
They make fine pastries OF every
description. People come and car.
ry their product away Just as, fast
as It comes from the oven. A stree,
humber that begins and ends wltr
the same figure.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11

q What institution in this city
. dispenses more unalloyed COM
fort and good cheer tha!p any
other during all the months q; the
year? 1t Is a concern which has
established an enviable reputa.
tion for the manufacture OF ice
cream and frozen goods lt all
kinds. Careful efficient service IN
this line, studious perfes!ing OF
formulas and other things have
made Their product OF high lual-
ity-mellow as moonlight. made
fresh for you in TSrmont daily.
They have a big trade with the
outlying towns, as NNsll as In the
city. They make ice cream water
ices and sherbets-the kind that
satisfies. The same CONT ~ has
plants in a number Of c.tiss. they
are jobbers of cones. pals. palt.
dishes, etc.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11

"A signs-1ndians make them,
III so do these man. They have
been inditing gems Of art so long,
and the product is OF such high
artistic merit that It attracts atten.
ton solely on account OF It's supe.
rlor execution. You know there Ia
a difference In slgns-just as there
is in eggs. They specialize in fins
gold Leaf lettering and designs for
windows. They emphasize raised
letter signs and all kinds OF Giles.
trio signs. Their signs talk, theih
banners and bulletins yen. They
get UP anything you may want ID
the way OF signs. They believe in
signs. They made signs before they
could talk. They have been serv.
ing the people Of this city 4 months.
Give their name and address. A
street number OF three figures al
alike.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-11

Al What is the name and ad-
~ dress Of this tire shop which
does the tire repairing that pays?
During the space of time they have
been operating they have had Jobs
of every kind and description put
up to them, and they have made
good on them. They know how
tires are made-the technical points
and composition that enter into
their manufacture. They have ia.
cilities to meet every emergency.
But finally there comes a. time
when you must have new castings.
They sell the Ajax, General and
Goodyear tires. ANY one Of these
makes will give you absolute good
service. They are as standard as
Standard OIL. They have them in
cords and fabrics. You will find
this shop down near the foot ot
jackson.