The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1922-07-27
G.. A. Hardness
(BY R. KENNETH EVANS)

Did you ever stop to consider that every physi-
clan depends for his success upon the accuracy used
in filling his prescriptions and the ingredients that
go into them All drugs not the purest of drugs
and it is very easy to fill prescription carelessly
which means that the maximum of success cannot be
attained. The patient equally with the physician is
anxious for the convalescence period, which cannot
be obtained unless the physicians medicines
functoning properly Hence to the general health
of the United States goes great deal of credit to the
careful and competent druggist who thoroughly
understands his business and takes pride in accuracy
and purity
Such is the case with the Hardness drug store in
Hays with the result that good per cent of the pre-
scriptiOn business of the community goes to this in
sttution. People have come to know that only the
purest and freshest of drugs go into every prescrp
ton filled at this and that the greatest and
accuracy is exercised to get the prescription just
it is written iota. In choosing drugs from the
Manufacturers, the extensive experience TO Mr..
Hardness in the business enables him to demand the
very best and this is all that will be found
the shelves in the prescription department of this
store.
The Hardness drug store was established in
Hays in 1907 when Mr.. Hardness bought the inter
ests of H B. Kohl Since that time he has personally
taken supervision over the pharmacy department
and handles every prescription personally
The Hardness is the true type of the modern
drug store. While the prescription department is
by far the most important and the handling of drugs
the basis of this business, which also includes many
renaDIe proprietary feneQ1eS drug SunQr1eS ana
various other lines expects to find in modern
drug store carried.
One of especial attractveness in a school town
like Hays is the Eastman line. A complete stock Of
Eastman kodaks and supplies are carried including
large stock of films for all sizes Of machines. Mr..
Hardness also maintains a kodak finishing depart
ment which has come to be known the ideal place
to have kodak finishing done.
A modern fountain is also maintained which is
always under the supervision of expert caterer
and all the popular soft drinks served. Chairs
and tables for service are also maintained and pop
uar sundaes and ice creams are served. Pure fruits
and pure syrups used in the mixing of all drinks
and the Hardness store has to be of the
prominent meeting places of the city. Sanitation
in the operation of the soda fountain is also i'm
pOrtant feature.
The line of toilet goods includes ivory and var
iOus other materials for the dresser the home.
complete line of cosmetics and popular OdOrs in per-
fumes and toilet waters makes up this stock. Milady
is always assured of getting just what she wants in
the line of cosmetics and toilet preparations
The PandeOn talking machine and complete
line of records are handled from this store This is
a machine which is recognized for the excellent
proud to have in their home.
An extensive stock of periodicals, newspapers,
current magazines and other reading is attractive
feature OF the store Parker self filling fountain pens
and other sundries including rubber goods and equip
ment for the hospital and sick room makes up this
extensive stock complete line of Spauldng ath-
Ietlc goods also carried.
For the approach of spring cleaning and repair
ing might be we'll to state that the stock of paints
and varnshes carried by the Hardness drug store is
an extensive one and will meet with the demands of
every home owner.
Taken all in all this is the type of store which is
today making such an enviable reputation for Hays
as a commercial and educational center and is de-
serving of all the support that can be accorded it.