The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1922-06-15
King Bros. Pharmacy
The Se1aM store
(BY R. KENNETH EVANS)
CBY R. KENNETH EVANS)

The Rexan Store-To some people that name
does not carry any significance but to the person
who is familiar with merchandising the Rexal store
implies that it is one of the leading 10 900 drug
stores in the United States one in every community,
handling the proprietary line of the United Drug
company which has upwards of 400 prescriptions in
the line, all compounded from the pures and fresh
est of ingredients under the care and direction of ex
pert physicians and pharmacists.
Such is the case with the King Brothers Drug
Store in Hays (which is the authorized Rexa store
and which carries of the most complete stocks Of
drugs drug sundries, ETC., to be found in any drug
store in Western Kansas.
The King Brothers store was originally estab-
Iished in Hays in 1906 and has been one of the i'm
portant factors in the development of the commercial
possibilities of the city was originally located on
Main street and was established by H H. King. In
1911 George King taken into the business as
partner and since that time it has been under the
present management.
Four years ago the growth and development of
the business demanded newer and larger quarters
Being abreast of the times the management secured
the present location, which is in the very heart
of the business district of the city and of the
more substantial business blocks
New and up-to-date fixtures were installed in
Guiding wall cases and a modern soda fountain. The
store Immediately impresses the visitor because of
it's metropolitan appearance and careful display of
and management of an expert caterer who
thoroughly understands the mixing of all popular
soft drinks Pure syrups and fruits are used at the
fountain and sanitation plays very important part.
Tables for patrons desiring this service are provided
with a seating capacity for thirty-two people.
The prescription department of the store is
another of Importance. This department is always
under the supervision of a registered pharmacist
who fill the most complex prescription to iota.
Pure drugs used and standard brands which are
recognized for their high standard. You get what
your doctor orders, never substitute.
In the toilet goods department wide range of
merchandise is carried which includes all the popular
brands of face powders and cosmetics as we'll as
perfumes and toilet waters. Special attention is
given to this department which is a popular one.
King Brothers have the exclusive distributing
agency for this territory of the Baldwin pianos which
is standard instrument recognized for its tone and
construction mechanically. They also are agents for
the Sonora photograph. High grade stationery
fountain pens, Eversharp pencils and the complete
Spaudng line of sporting goods features of this
store Cigars and smokers supplies and several ma
tionally known lines of boxed candies also dis
tnctive features of this institution The high grade
Martha Washington Chocolates are the big feature
in Candies handled by this institution,
The stock of drug sundries including the hos
pital and sick supplies is very large including
the best grades of rubber goods to be found the
market In fact in putting in this stock of drugs the
that the patrons of today demand the very best the
market affords, hence standard merchandise in all
lines usually carried in drug store, to be found
here.