The Winslow mail., 1923-09-21
C. A. CLARK & co
J. NJ. Clark, Proprietor
CIOthiers, Boots, & Shoes

years can mean but two thingS-hrSt
that that firm has been an unquali-
fed success and second, that it has
kept absolute faith with the buying
public. Such is the record Of G. A
Clark & Company, mems wearing
apparel and shoes, which is conceded
to be one of the oldest and most re-
liable merchandising institutions in
this entire section of Arizona. There
has been no mystery connected with
the advancement and expansion OF
this firm as it's success has been
founded upon that business
goes where it is invited and stays
where it is we'll treated. COURTESY
has been the watchword, FAIR
DEALING the slogan in the business
policy, and last but not least-the
clear understanding of the buying
public's needs and wants in this i'm
mediate vicinity through sixteen years
of personal study and actual contact
And, today, the name CLARK" is
synonymous with the highest prin-
ciples of modern merchandising and
stands itself as an uniquivocal
guarantee of satisfaction to each
patron and customer. Any city, re-
gardless of location and size, might
well be complimented upon the con-
tinuing in business of firm conduct
ing store upon the same high prin-
ciples of honor and integrity as does
that of C. A. Clark ad Company.
The establishment of the above
concern occurred in 1906 when G. A.
Clark, brother of the present prop
rietor J. M. Clark, succeeded J. w.
Weatherford who succeeded Weather
ford and Vail. Mr.. ]. NJ. Clark join
ed the firm about one year later and
at present the store is under his
sole ownership and supervision, the
name adopted at establishment being
continued for the cumulative publi-
city value. Mr.. G. A. Clark, the
founder, now resides at Grand Can
yon, Arizona. Mr.. ]. M. Clark, the
proprietor, has been a resident of
Arizona for the past thirty nine
years and is native of New Hamp-
shire Mr.. Clark may be truly term
ed a "Hassayamper" Mr.. Clark was
formerly in the stock business in
Arizona and held official positions
with the Government and State. He
was for six years connected with the
Territorial Prison from 18981905, and
was for. two years Deputy United
States Marshal under Daniels with
headquarters at Tucson, Arizona.
Mr. Clark has devoted his entire ac-
tivities to commercial lines for the
past seventeen years. He is fra
ternal man.
c.. A Clark & Company handles at
retail a complete line Of mems wear
ing apparel and shoes for the entire
family. Among the many leading and
standards brands handled may be
mentioned, Stetson Hats, Just-Rite
Shoes for men, Selby shoes for
ladies, and Billiken shoes for chill
dren. The entire stock is neatly ar
ranged, well-kept, and all necessary
articles are glass encased so as to
afford protection from the atmosphere
and dust The location is at IA North
Leroux Street and the phone num-
Der is 121. Mr.. Clark owns the build
ing occupied by the store, which is
25x142 feet together with part
basement An average of two people
are employed.
Mr.. Clark holds that his store is
the public's marketing place in his
line and that as such the buying pub
lie are entitled to every courtesy and
consideration possible to extend.
Along this line it is a noticeable fact
that at Clark's there is a complete
absence of the forced" method of
selling Instead Mr. Clark and his
sales-force offers experienced advice,
we'll timed suggestions, and are glad
to show any and all of their stock to
a customer but the patron is always
allowed to make his own personal
selection and there is no obvious at
tempt made to "sell'' him anything.
Mr. Clark's motto might we'll be "if
its from Clark's it MUST be right,
as his customers will certify to this
fact. Perhaps no other factor has
played as an important part in the
growth of the business as the fact
that every customer by being salts
fed is booster for the store This
service literally makes two custom
ers grow where one grew before as,
to paraphrase certain famous say
ing, "one man tells another.
This concern is one of Greater
Flagstaff's most dependable enter
prises, is contributing it's full quota
towards community development and
is deserving of it's every success. It's
growth in volume of business has
been, is, and will be, founded solely
upon merit, and its future success
is an assured fact. Mr. Clark per-
sOnally wishes to be quoted as a
booster, is interested in anything for
the betterment of this city and ter
ritory and stated: "The future de-
velopment of Flagstaff indicates to
my mind that we are now at our
critical moment If the Colorado
River Pact goes through with full
protection for all of Arizona inter
ests the city of Flagstaff and Coco
nino County will become one of the
banner parts of the state. We need
two things locally, first, good hotel,
and second, the foundation of a build
ing and loan company or some in
stitution to finance the building of
homes. We have splendid educa-
tional advantages and plenty of the
best water in the world"
e.. ID. RICHARDSON. NAVAJO