Window opening event draws crowds in fall display windows
A crowded storefront window night showcases ranged hunting gear at Klostermeier, bakery pastries, a full tobaccos array at Ray Lines, and elaborate displays at Charlie Seeger’s meat market, Bennetts glassware, Johnson books, Zimmerman's jewelry, OJC clothing, FH Davies clothing, Lockwood Hazel cards, Variety hose, Joey Lyndon books, Atchison Bargain shoes, and Miller Chevrolet drawing a large crowd.
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Miller-Chevrolet Co
Window displays mark fall opening across South Seventh
The Miller company shows metropolitan auto display rooms on South Seventh while H A Miler presents luggage and leather goods at Cash & Carry Cleaners. Economy Mercantile Co displays men and women’s clothes in decorated windows for October sale. Crystal theater reports crowds and Faye Lawrence at the ticket window. Katz shoe store features celeorate and dress shoes plus sturdy work shoes. Louis Seff’s store draws attention with up to date men’s wear. Raterman Hardware Co arranges athletic goods in one section and various stores in another. D S Tire shop displays auto accessories and long mileage tires. Royal theater handles overflow. Don Wittachek on Postal Telegraph duty. George Delaney, Lade King, Charlie Walker at Delaney Dry Cleaners. No display at Western Union. Floyd Cash, messenger boy, burns a cigarette. A G Wright Coal Co shows coal at C E Davis & Sons window. Stevens drug store shelves powders for baby and other toilet articles. Supple Brothers’ window shows shoes of all kinds. O Connor Electric Service features a mountain scene with tires and electrical goods.
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Boston
China
San Francisco
O. L. Garrison
J. Wallenstein
Autumn Window Display Draws Huge Crowds in City
A long article details a night of festive storefronts across Atchison with elaborate autumn window decorations. Models pose in wedding gowns and evening dresses while shops from Waisner Shelver to Kohler Bros auctioned fashion, furniture, and lamps. Displays feature Georgette frocks, velvet gowns, and gold lace hats alongside fruit stands, druggists goods, and electric lamps. Children’s clothing and a Spanish-architecture themed window appear among the bustling scene as crowds fill the streets.
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Waisner & Shelver Ladies Shop
Joseph Koebrich
Mayme Hawkins
Watsner & Shelver
Waisner- Shelver Ladies Shop
Kohler Bros
Mangersdorf’s Drygoods Co
Fall window displays charm Atchison shops and garages
Merchants on Commercial street lit up interiors with bright window scenes. Symas groceries, Chrysler agency models, Ramsay Bros fashion, and a range of radio sets, tires, and hunting gear framed a lively night of open houses. Cars from Studebaker to Buick drew crowds as showrooms showcased latest models amid ornate fall displays and decorative flowers.
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Armstrong Bros
Symas
Atchison Products
Store Windows Glow in City Fall Openings Display
A parade of shop windows drew crowds with elaborate fall displays. Atchison area outlets showcased radios, jewelry, clothing, furniture, flowers, and seasonal novelties while Boston store windows featured Chinese motifs and evening gowns. The crowd marveled at flower arrangements, turkey meat, and vibrant lighting. In politics, Mrs Ruth Hanna McCormick, daughter of Mark Hanna, seeks Illinois representative at large.
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Ruth Hanna McCormick
Mark Hanna
Medill McCormick
Illinois
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Poyal
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Charlie
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Johnson Book
Zimmerman
Queensware
O. J.C. Clothing Company
FH. Davies
Lockwood-Hazel Co
Joey Lyndon
Motves
Atchison
H. A. Miler
Ken Searles
the Cash & Carry Cleaners
Economy Mercantile Co
Crystal Theater
Faye Lawrence
Katz Shoe Store
Louis Seff
Raterman Hardware Co
The
Royal Theater
Don Wittachek
Postal Telegraph Co
George Delaney
Lade King
Charlie Walker
Delaney Dry Cleaners
Western Union Telegraph Co
Floyd Cash
A. Wright Coal Co
C. E. Davis & Sons
Stevens Drug Store
Supple Brothers
O'Connor Electric Service
Metropolitan
CBE. Davis & Sons
Commercial Street
Starry Berkson
C & W United Cigar Store
McGrath
Kooch Grocery
Dilgert
Linn Millinery
Herbert Ham Jewelry Co
Kaser
Ham Jewelry Co
Burbank
Weingart
Marshall Electric Co
Chrysler Agency
Ramsay Bros
Ployd Arnold
Kelly
Levin Sporting Goods Co
Levin
Atchison Furniture & Carpet Co
Blair and Lukens Mills
Central Meat Market
Studebaker
Erskine
J. T. Berridge & Sons
Fifth Street
APL DL Motor Co
Clark Henderson
J. B. Allen
St. Louis
J. W. Barns
W. J. Hooper
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Albert Tucker
North Fight Street
Henry Mester
Mr. Mester
King
Terry Radio Shop
Terry
the King
Cook’s
Melrose Market
Harry Ham
Atchison Auto Co
Atchison Monument Works
Charlie Daniels
Cupmobile
A. &,. Auto Supply Co
Splitdorf
C. A. Anderson Overland Co
Willys- Knight Overland
Thos
Charter Oak Coal Saver
Charter Oak
Charter Oak Parior
Raterman Hdw. Co
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Frank Hoecker
North Seventh Street
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Cory Seever
Pete Marino
Tip Youngs Music Co
George McKinney
Seitz Char Co
Atehuson Electric Co
Manglesdorf
Atehison Seed & Flower Store
Grambow
Eberly & North
Orpheum
Logeman Market
Rizzo
Leahy Clothing Co
Union Outfitting Co
Arensberg’s
Kaff's
Gore
Bosanko
Woolworth's
Fountain of Youth
Barth
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Watters
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