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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1950
Page
3
Court Motors Inc. promotes the new Dodge and Plymouth models at its Pekin corner office, highlighting head room, ride, mileage per gallon, interior styling, and fuel saving features. The dealership offers parts, factory trained mechanics, and reliable service with competitive prices.
Seymour's at 210 Court St Pekin offers latest fashion and fine fabrics at reasonable prices. Friendly service and tailored clothing draw customers from the surrounding area plus a large sporting goods selection. The store emphasizes fair dealing and quality goods with courteous staff ready to assist.
Farlin Buick Co. Pekin urges buyers to test the new Buick lineup led by the Riviera and Special models. The dealer highlights roominess, smooth ride, low vibration, economy, and value with 19 models priced from 1969 delivered in Pekin. Expert service and a repair department are emphasized.
Riverview Hatchery at 106 Court St is pitched as the poultry raisers’ department store offering baby chicks feeds medicines and equipment. George and Cliff are highlighted for expertise and community involvement with friendly service for orders large or small.
The Wm Humbaugh Implement Co of Pekin 111 promotes Ferguson tractors and implements. It emphasizes low cost operation and easy handling, notes Ferguson history and Detroit plant origins, and highlights its service department and factory trained mechanics ready to maintain and repair tractors and farm machinery.
Hackler Bros Drug Store at 401 Court St Pekin offers pure drugs and a full line of sundries and appliances. The store touts careful prescription filling, renowned pharmacists, and friendly service in a metropolitan, progressive shop with lunch options for shoppers.
Pekin business Ernie's Service & Auto Parts at 1212 So Second St offers new and used parts. They buy wrecked cars, salvage usable components, and provide prompt service with low prices. The feature praises their extensive stock and easy reach for motorists.
Uptown Motors at 317 Elizabeth Pekin presents the New Oldsmobile curved rocket series with high compression engines. The shop offers factory supported service with modern equipment and skilled mechanics. Regular inspections are advised to maintain automotive performance.
Prairie Farmer’s front page announces a new series of articles starting January 21 19th century style, detailing future farming topics and developments. The introduction promises a year of guidance on innovations, markets, and policy impacts for farmers stepping into the fifties.
Havana Lumber Company at 910 South Second Street Pekin, under experienced supervision, offers high quality lumber and building materials with a reputation for fair prices and reliable service. It stocks native lumber for farmers, scale platforms, bridges, and fir timber up to 16 by 16 inches and forty feet long, making it a regional asset.
Pekin company Eagle Insulating and Roofing Co offers roof siding and insulation services with liberal financing and free estimates. They emphasize years of experience, bonded products, and energy savings through superior insulation and modern exterior work for homes and buildings.
Readers praise Lyle Don Studio at 511 Court St Pekin for quality portraits that preserve a true permanent likeness. The studio offers fast dependable service at competitive prices for individuals families and life milestones from babyhood to anniversaries.
The Del’s Ice Cream firm in Pekin at 301 Elizabeth St. is praised for 70 years serving the community. The article notes a modern plant, machinery-made production, pure ingredients, and a reputation for velvety texture and rich flavor.
Prairie Farmer previews a ten year outlook on farming progress, new machinery, packaging, and food processing for farms and homemakers. It explains capital needs for starting a farm, sources of credit, and how to obtain loans, plus notes on government programs, pest resistant crops, farm buildings, and alternatives like inheritance or marriage for farm access.
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