Ghost Towns and Modern Travel Economy in Austin
The piece contrasts frontier self sufficiency with today’s interwoven economy. It argues travelers aid local businesses in Austin by boosting choices and service, expanding the business tax base and employment, and enabling broader government services.
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Austin Merchants Pledge Improved Service for Community
A city advertisement lists Austin businesses across categories from appliances to apparel. It promotes educational facilities and community growth, urging shoppers to support local shops for day to day and future value.
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Gambles
N. Main
Gordon Electric
E. Oakland
Franklin Automotive
Midway Car Sales
Oakland
Oakland Avenue Motors
Chevrolet Co
Bridge
Maple Bakeries
Austin Bakery
E. Bridge Ballroom
1St National Bank
Austin Beauty Shop
Babcock
Cecile’s
E. Winone
Parisian Beauty Studio
W. Mill Bicycles
Myers Bicycle Shop
E. Bridge Book Stores
Astin Book & Gift
N. Lensing
Dairies
Marigold Dairies
Mill & Franklin
J. C. Penney Co
W. Mill Wallaces, Inc
Austin Drugs
St. Paul East Side Pharmacy
Sterling Drugs
Sterling Shopping Center
Wold Drug Store
N. Main Dry Cleaners
Glasgow Cleaners
E. Bridge
Thomson Cleaners
South Electrical Services
Austin Electric Service, Inc
South Heise & Roberts Electric
Austin Freight Sales
N. Water Kelly Furniture
E. Water Mier Wolf & Sons, Inc
N. Main Morris Furniture
N. Chethem
W. R. Earl Furniture
Nelson
Oakland Avenue
Trowbridge
Axe Johnson
N. Mill
Earl’s
Water Roger’s Credit Jewelers
Franklin Men’s Apparel
Gildners
Leuthold-Bauver
E. Mill
Sterling
Moving & Storage
S. L. Young & Sons
Franklin Music Stores
Bach Music 406 N. Main
Austin Daily Herald
Lansing
Austin Office Supply
N. Main Nilan Printing & Office Supply Co
W. Maple
Austin Paint & Wallpaper
W. Mill
N. Mill Hardy Paint
West Water Plumbing & Heating
E. R. Weseman
W. Mill Se
Radio & TV
Ferris TV
Austin Savings & Loan
N. Mein Home Federal Savings & Loan
Law’s Standard Service
Oakland Mower County
E. Brownsdale
N. Ash Shoe Stores
Hastings Shoe Service
Babcock Bidg, Schuler Shoe Co
WN. Mein
Paramount Theater
W. Water State Theater
W. Water
The
Judd Co
N. Railway
Women’s Apparel
Donna-Lynn
E. Water
Marvins
N. Main Mildreds
W. Miff