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Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1925-04-10

the year, with little or no variation.
Nov, when you drop into Gale, tney
haven't asked your advice as TO what
to prepare, but il comes as a welcome
surprise, and you enjoy every partleie
of food 10 your hearts content.
The Anna Gussman's Cafeteria, 10
Gated at III S. Race Street, Uroana'
Illinois, just fills the bill, and mas
become SO popular that whole famil-
les are seen enjoying the eats, so
Hastily prepared and exhibited Tor
the public. The management Of this
Cafeteria have exerted every effort
to make this something out OF the
ordinary and have invested oceans
Of trouble and expense in convincing
the public that this is really a super.
excellent ,unexcelled unequalled and
unheard of Cafeteria, for delicious
foods, and prices within reach OF all
The Labor Unions are solid FOR this
Cafeteria, as the management mas
always been friendly and helpful To-
ward our organization. We pfedlel,
great things for this place and
prophecy larger quarters to accommo'
date many more people who know
good thing when they see 1t. Inc
1wn City Review cordially greets
this Cafeteria, in this 1925 Business
Review.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1925-04-10

s. L. Huff q Company, of Urbana,
is located at 40l North Race Street,
and is accessible. When we need lum-
Der or building material tor any pur-
pose, S. h. HUFF q Co. are always
ready to serve US. There are always
those odious repairs and something Is
eternally getting out of fix, just call
7-3l21 and you are assured OF prompt
delivery. This need be no worry, as
5. h. Huff d Go. have served the city
for years, and many OF our best
houses, offices, store buildings, church
Is, halls, were built with material
handled by this concern. They make
speciality of stair and cabinet work
and fine interior finish. They are
reliable, dependable and have a repu-
tation Tor high class material and
lumber unequalled in this part of the
country. They have won their reputa-
ton by keeping close to market con-
ditions and buying when the prices
were just right. Labor Unions have
always appreciated the kindly feeling
exhibited by this company toward or
ganized labor, and they know where
10 buy lumber that stands the test for
all time.
The Twin City Review gladly ac-
cords honorable mention OF this con-
Germ in this 1925 Business Review.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1925-04-10
E. Y. KIRBY co. Qnc.)
FORD
ESTABLISHED 1905

Although thousands of working
people who never owned or operated
automobiles are purchasing one for
business or social use, there Is
marked demand for the Ford machine
instead of the cars that are built fof
show but haven't the stability ana
wearing qualities that make them al
together desirable. This fact Is borne
out by the large number of sales by
The E. V. Kirby Company, (lnc.)
who has for several years been en-
gagged in the automobile business and
who have been entirely successful
because they realize the fact that the
public fully appreciated FORD CARS
and know that they will stand the
punishment and bear up under a
strain of hard use for several years
more than any other make of car.
E. Y. Kirby Co, Qnc.) are the fore
most automobile AUTHORITIES in
the city and surrounding territory
and they take special delight anu
pleasure in seeing each customer OBJ
tain the very best on the market.
They are the largest distributors OF
Ford products in Eastern Illinois.
lhelr sales room ana garage l.
among the leaders in the city and
county. The general public has
learned to appreciate his knowledge
of automobiles and to secure first
hand from him the information they
require or wish. They have many
conveniences and service features for
the benefit of the automobile fratern-
ity that are not to be found in the
average garage or sales establish
ment. They can do your repair work
quicker-cheaper and better, and Will
who are seeking a new car or who
have occasion to negotiate the sale
of car will find it entirely to then
advantage to confer with The r.. v
Kirby Co., Qnc.) located in the Flat
iron Building, Urbana, Illinois.
The Twin City Review is pleased
to give due mention to the f. V. Kirby
! Company, Qnc) for this is one of the
concerns that has always shown 9
friendly attitude toward the cause oil
labor and have aided us materially 81
many occasions.
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NYBERY GROCERY co
THE URBANA SELF SERVICE
GROCERY

The first self-serving business was a
source of wonder to the country, and
it was a novelty that has never worn
entirely off or grown so old that we
have become accustomed to it. In
fact, we will all gravitate toward a
store that sells goods in this manner.
1t gives us time to collect our
thoughts and wander all over the
place, with every article right in
front of us, and no impatient clerk
looking as though he were exercising
the most patience with a silly woman
who didn't know really what they did
want. And as we glance over the well
stocked and well filled shelves, we
see something that is new we want
to try. All honor to a self-serving
grocery store.
The Urbana Self-Service Grocery
operated as the Nyberv Grocery Com
pany, located at 1873 w. Main Street
is a popular place for the housewives
of Urbana to supply their needs. If
in haste to have something from this
store, just call Phone 1880 and they
will deliver your order in short time
notice. The Labor Unions are large
patronizers of this grocerv and the
management has always displayed a
friendly attitude toward organized
labor; hence one good turn deserves
another, and We should go out of oui
way to favor this large grocery.
The Twin City Review recommends
this grocery, with its large and fresh
stock and choicest brands in this line
in this its 1925 Industrial Review.
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MILTON MEIS & co.
DRY GOODS, SHOES. MILLINERY
And LADIES' READY-TO-WEAR

No subject seems to interest the
human race as the matter OF dress
and house linens, etc. If 1t Ism
sheets, tablecloths, it is shoes and a
new hat, and il is a never ending
story; however, there are advantages
offered the careful and shrewd shop
per, by keeping in touch with those
stores who keep a first class stock on
hand and at prices that do not give
the head of the family heart failure
when the bills come in.
Milton Meis & Company, located at
212-216 Main Street, Urbana, Illinois,
is one of our most substantial busl-
ness concerns, well meriting the repu-
tation they have built up by observ-
ing the Golden Rule in all their deal
ings. 1t is a pleasure to the man
agement of this concern to give their
customers the advantage of their be-
ing in constant touch with the market
hereby being enabled to sell many
bargains which delight the buyer who
is compelled to count her money be-
fore spending it. Dry goods OF every
description, the finest make of shoes
in the country, and millinery that
makes the ladies glad they are women
to be privileged to wear such lovely
creations, and then ladies' feady-to-
wear which solves the troublesome
matter of being dressed fashionably
and suitably at very little more cost
than to have the bother of having a
dress maker and then run the chance
of being suited, and even at less cost.
The Twin City Review is glad OF
the privilege of endorsing this large
business establishment to all members
of the various Unions in this 1925
Business Review.
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HARRY A. LITTLE
MEMS FURNISHINGS AND
WORK CLOTHES

1t is the season of the year when
one feels compelled to join the big
army of people who are cleaning their
yards, painting their houses, buying
new furniture, and freshening up
things in general. This Spring-like
desire is born in all of US, and nature
made no mistake when she implanted
in the heart of man the desire to keep
up appearances with the flowers,
trees, grass and woods, where the
tiny buds and shoots are swelling
ready for bloom to delight the world
during the summer months. And not
least, comes the question OF dolling
up personally, and keeping pace with
the styles and fashions of the day. To
this adequately and in proper man.
ner, one must select a store that un-
derstandS its business and is in touch
with the outide world and the ever
changing modes Of which it has the
latest.
Harry A. Little, located at Ia S.
Race Street, Urbana, Illinois, is
branded as a real swell society
clothes shop, in mems furnishings
and work clothes. Why even the
work clothes have a distinctive ap-
pearance, and the dress clothing has
to be seen, bought and worn to be
appreciated. Mr.. Little is a big man
to all the Urbanaites, in that he is
authority for clothing that is stylish,
finely fitted and of the most desirable
material, and our many we'll dressed
men are great advertisers for this
store. The Unions have always re-
garded this store as their friend, and
therefore we are pleased to give
some prominent mention in this 1925
Business Review.
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THE URBANA HOME
LOAN ASSOCIATION

Whenever and wherever we know
of an institution that renders any as
sistance to working people, or those
depending on a daily wage, in the way
Of saving up money for rainy day,
sickness and the unforeseen troubles
that constantly beset our path, we
want to tell the world about 1t.
The Urbana Home Loan Associa-
ton, with elegant, spacious and nicely
fitted offices at 10 w. Main Street,
have had years and years of eXpef-
fence in this work, and if you will take
their advice and suggestions, they will
inform you of plan that will be of
mutual benefit to all, and is the main
reason they are operating this line of
business. Mr.. h. w. Weber, the
secretary of this Association, will
gladly explain in every detail the
workings of this institution and how
you may be a part of them and thus
dealing with the public. Just think
how proud the average person of
moderate means would be to know
there was a thousand dollars to his
credit, and bv a little sacrifice and
will power every one can be worth
this amount in a few years. Since
1887, investors have been cooperating
with this Association on a plan that
is mutual and beneficial to all. They
are absolutely safe, being under the
supervision of the Auditor of Public
Accounts. Do not put off inyestigat-
ing this matter, but write or call for
particulars, at your earliest oppor-
tunity.
The Twin City Review cannot find
words to express the Importance of
the members of our Unions being con
nected with this great plan, in this
| 1925 Industrial Review.
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{. n. CLARK & CO
MAUS0LEUM and MON ,rr>r
BUILDERS

In this uncertain world d.
Is 50 little valued, and We .,. -.
down without a moments D. ..s ~
above business Is naturally .-- +
demand. And when trouble. -..5 "
the common lot of all, CONE. w :
so often unprepared and are 49,
cred 10 such an extent that We Ida. =.
always conscious of our acts M
is that an upright, reliable. 60
Bile dealer is a godsend. an . ~
work to our interest and r.. -.
advantage of the occasion.
{. n. Clark & Company. ss.,a,. d.
mausoleum and monuments. -
at 223 West Main ST., Urbana Liz.
are among our most worthy Ul..rs.,
concerns. And their reputation and
work speak for themselves. ami j.. -.
result Of their careful regar. and i,
tentien for the patrons vii. L..
such matters entirely to the iu.gme-.
of the proprietors of this Comnsr,
Nothing is more LASTING and AFFORD.
greater satisfaction than money h.
vested in a suitable monumerf -.
those who have gone before. Ana
this commendable spirit to rear a
monument to the memory of those Va
love is better demonstrated by patron.
izing expert dealers and builders.
The Twin City Review wishes IA
impress upon our readers and mem.
bers the necessity of keeping thi, can.
Germ in mind when wishing first class
work and material in this line. We
take pleasure in giving them promiB.
ent mention in this 1925 Industrial
Review.
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uRRANA FIRMS FRIENDLY TO LABOR
Z :.

E. Main Street, Urbana, Illinois, =
an up-to-date establishment in every
particular. The well selected stock
of cigars. candies, toilet articles are
very attractive to the public, and the
prescriptions compounded in then
prescription department have the
most accurate and careful attention,
and many physicians Of Urbana VIII
allow no other registered pharmaeisl
fill the prescriptions they write but
the one employed at Becker's Store.
No stale. worn out drugs or goods
are allowed to remain on the shelves
but everything has BRIGHT, allurlng
appearance, so that no one. need be
! fearful of patronizing this first class
drug tsore. This concern has always
supported the labor movement, which
accounts partly for its prosperity.
The Twin City Review can. OIL!
voice the sentiment and opinion Of
thousands in this 1925 Business Re
view
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1925-04-10
FIRST STATE BANK
URBANA

Any institution that stands for all
that is safe, efficient and progressive
and has won by honorable and upright
business tactics the confidence of the
community, should have our loyal and
undivided support and patronage
Such is the object of all banking
firms, and their growth is always
evidenced by comparison of the
public's statements of conditions. Its
strength is reflected by its increasing
resources and assets and is the result
of the combined efforts of an eXcep-
tionally strong directorate. 1t is 50
well established that it can afford to
be Independent in undertaking no
business transaction that is not con-
sidered strictly on its own merits.
We are describing our own home
bank, the First State Bank of Urbana,
Illinois, of which every citizen is able
record and the wonderful facilities for
business in the way of loans, dis
counts, exchanges, collections, etc.
This bank has a widespread reputation
for soundness and stability, which is
justly due it in every particular.
Working people no longer gaze with
awe at a bank, but with the dignity
of a wealthy person deposits their
savings and make such their banking
home. This bank is thoroughly
equipped to transact its large volume
of business, and welcome the working
person and encourages all to practice
the habit of saving small amounts,
which some day make a neat little
sum. They pay a liberal interest on
savings account and do all possible to
encourage the habit of saving. This
bank is largely patronized by our
Unions. The Twin City Review takes
pleasure in calling the attention of our
readers to this Bank in this 1925
Business Review.
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WERTS DAIRY
PRODUCTS co.

As long as the public generally
are content with inferior goods, food
stuffs, etc, and are ignorant enough
to think that one is as good as an
other. so long is the honest dealer re-
tarded and unable to do himself JUS
tice. But for the people who really
care and demand the best the market
affords, in point of purity, high class
manufacture and only high grade,
choice material, such institutions as
the Werts Dairy Products Co. is In
business.
At 22O West Main Street, Urbana,
Illinois, is a business of which Ur-
bana is justly proud. If you ever
have eaten Hart" Brand Butter, you
know what butter can be and is and
marvel at the fact that you were
foolish enough to be content with any
thing but the best grade. To say 1t
is delicious, but mildly expresses 1t.
The Werts Dairy Products Co. are
now installing new machinery and are
remodeling throughout the plant
which will make their dairy one OF
the most sanitary plants in the state
People who do hard physical labor
should be particular as to foods, and
if you are, this concerns products
will have your unstinted patronage
You can find HART BRAND BUT
TER" at all leading Groceries in Ur-
bana. They make a delivery every
day in the week to these stores assur'
ing the public of always getting gooc
| fresh Creamery Butter.
The Twin City Review takes pleas
ure in giving prominent mention OF
2"le Werts Products Co. to the mem
bers and readers of this paper. in this
1926 Industrial Review
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1925-04-10
CRIMES SHOE STORE
SELF SIX

When we were all youngsters at
home, it was very grave question
and much thought of matter how To
provide shoes for the bunch of us. 1t
was almost of national importance rs
to where we should buy all this foot
wear. And to tell the truth, | never
knew the time when we all had new
shoes at the same time-it just
couldn't happen, that's all. Of course,
the reason for this was that in those
days when bare feet were much in
evidence, shoe stores were rather a
crude lot, and they didn't make a nice
looking, nice fitting shoe with the best
of material, as they do now, and shoe
stores were tucked away in one corner
of the store, while the groceries and
dry goods occupied a more prominent
place.
Grimes Shoe Store, located in Ur-
bana, Illinois, handle the SELF Six
Shoe-enough said, as they need no
word of recommendation from US.
This store has one of the finest stocks
in Urbana, and 1t is popular with
young and old, the city man and the
farmer, for whole families can be
fitted out with satisfactory footwear
and not break up the bank.
Shoes affect the life of a nation
more than any other one business, and
that is why so much printers ink is
used to elaborate about Comfortable
Shoes" If you see people with
wrinkles, looking old before their
time, remember it is because their
feet hurt, and in the satisfied, peace
full countenance is told the story of
shoes that feel all right. The Twin
City Review gives prominent space
and recommends this business to its
members in this 1925 Business Re-
view,
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1925-04-10
URBANA FURNISHING
STORE
CLOTHING, FURNISHINGS
x SHOES

If we miss a meal once in a blue
moon, or if the same is not up TO the
usual mark, we don't talk about it for
weeks and let it upset our equilibrium
to any great extent, for we know that
the next one will be all right, and no
one is any the worse or wiser for the
relapse. But you buy dress or a
suit of clothes that don't just suit you,
and is an eye sore to yourself and
your friends, because of the style and
lack of good workmanship, and think
of the months and months you will
be compelled 10 wear same, why that
is an affair Of some moment. So, II
is to the interest of all that you buy
your clothes with a view to the test
of time and search for a merchant
who buys none but the most fashion
ably fashioned, high class material
etc.
The Urbana Furnishing Store, To-
Gated at 126 West Main Street, Ur-
bana, Illinois, handle clothing, furn.
ishings and shoes that meets every
requirement of the well to do class
and those who lOok at their money
twice before they spend 1t once. You
cannot make a mistake in purchasing
your Spring outfit here, and should
you be compelled to wear your apparel
season or two, it will never look out
of date, as everything is modest ano
bear no marks of some fantastic
style that soon passes away. Mr.. ID
Becker, the proprietor of this store
knows his eggs, and he is the most
shrewd buyer, accountable to the fact
that he studies the wants and needs
of the people. Many of our members
leave it to the judgment of this pro-
prietor as to what to buy, as he Is
always interested in the welfare OF
the laboring class.
The Twin City Review is glad to
include this worthy business in our
1925 Business Review.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1925-04-10
THE McALLISTER
STORES co.

Think how hard our grandmothers
and great grandmothers used to
work, to spin and weave the cloth and
then do every bit of their own sewing
for families, that excelled the aver
age American family of today in large
numbers, and what fortunate mortals
the women of today are in comparl-
son. With the strenuous life of the
people in our land it would be an
utter impossibility to accomplish the
tremendous task of making not only
the outside apparel, but every stitcn
of Undertaking worn. How times
have improved and what wonderful
transformation has taken place in the
last twenty-five years. We have
elegant large stores, stocked to the
ceilings with underclothing and out
ward apparel and everything that the
most particular person could imagine
or want.
The McAllister Stores Company, of
Urbana, Illinois, located in the Ma
sonic Temple, are headquarters for
all ready-t o-wear, dry goods and no.
tons, and the whole family may be
fitted out from top to bottom, in the
most latest and approved style. Their
prices are a little less because they
are fortunate in having such a large
patronage and turn their stocks SO
quickly that the public is thereby en-
abled to derive considerable saving
in the way of cheap prices for good
goods. This store is a macca for the
working class as well as those who
trade here because of its desirable
stock, and labor has always received
favor at the hands of this large es-
Establishment.
The Twin City Review is proud to
have the opportunity to laud this
worthy concern to every member of
our Unions and their families in this
1925 Business Review.
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THE URBANA BANKING
COMPANY-A State Bank
CAPITAL & SURPLUS Sl7O,OOO.Ob

The person or institution which
serves the most people at the same
time is more than a public benefac.
tor: it is a philanthrOpic concern, and
should be regarded as such. No busl-
ness has borne a more conspicuous
part in giving the city Of Urbana the
prominence which il now enjoys
throughout the country than the Or-
bana Banking Company. 1t Is known
as "a bank friendly to labor" not IN
words, but in deeds, has it earned
this recommendation. This concern
has educated many persons Of limited
means to start a small savings ac-
count, and they have been encouraged
to lay by something for a rainy day,
when otherwise nothing would have
been left to show for their labor.
They pay a liberal rate Of 81 inter.
est, which is money that works while
you sleep, and is velvet 10 the de-
positor. A general banking business
is done by this bank, accepts accounts
from individuals, corporations, firms,
etc, and in every-instance Of making
loans, issuing letters of credit, they
have established the right relation;
if you are contemplating loan on
your farm, or any property, this is
the place to apply for it, as any
business Of such nature entrusted to
il receives careful and prompt con-
sideration; this they are able 10 do
efficiently, being versed in every
channel and phase of the banking
business. They will loan you money
for long or short period, and have
saved many a business from going
to the bad on account of their re-
sources and advice. Urbana is FORUM
ate in having "The Urbana Banking
Company holding out a helping hand
to the laboring class, and to all.
The officers of the bank are: John
H. Thonburn, President; John H..
Savage, Vice-president; John W.
Shuck Vice-President; L. L. Rea,
Nice-Ptesident; }. w Huss, Cashier;
Minnie jacques, Assistant. Cashier;
John W. Medrow, Assistant Cashier;
I. A. Burt, Chairman of the Board.