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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1950
Page
8
Mearl C. Dicks at 11 A Ave E Albia showcases the New Oldsmobile Futuramic with high compression Rocket engine. The shop promises modern service with trained mechanics and a ready checkup for customers.
Polson Hatchery at 19 N. Clinton is described as the poultry raiser’s department store offering chicks feeds medicines and equipment. The firm emphasizes trained staff up to date poultry methods and courteous service while noting owner participation in community progress and growing patronage.
Briggs Motor Co invites motorists to see the all new 1950 Ford in two series the eight and six. The car is advertised as modern throughout with new features tested for long service and satisfaction and backed by Briggs dependable service and factory trained mechanics in Albia at 2048 Main St.
A promotional piece lauds Goode Seed and Feed Co. at 117 Washington Ave East Albia for its wide range of farm supplies including Casey and Wayne lines, fertilizer, equipment, and custom seed services. It emphasizes low distribution costs, direct-from-factory sourcing, and community role as farmers’ headquarters with expectations of a modest 1950 year following 1949 trends.
The Western Auto Associate Store on South Main in Albia offers tires tubes batteries radios sporting goods toys wagons bicycles and home appliances. Staff are courteous trained and ready to answer inquiries. the store promotes a square deal policy with satisfaction guaranteed or your money refunded and right prices.
Waller Lumber Co of Albia markets lumber building materials and “Everything to Build Anything” with a pledge of high quality at reasonable prices. The firm on South 10th invites contractors and the public to visit yards for service and information.
The Davis Farm Block Hardware at 118 Washington Ave. E. Albia promotes a wide selection of hardware and plumbing supplies. It stocks Monarch Electric stoves and heaters, Dempster and Myers water systems, Harrison Kitchen Cabinets, Kohler plumbing, tools, houseware, wire and nails, with a focus on quality, service, and customer satisfaction.
Advertisement praises P and W Truck Line L C C for long distance hauling and livestock transport with full insurance coverage and diverse equipment. It also extols DeSoto Plymouth cars and Wolter Implement Co service, parts, and nationwide delivery, highlighting reliability and community value of local firms.
Richey Florists claims the widest local reputation offering complete floral service. The firm promotes timely delivery by phone or mail and asserts fresh flowers daily, not kept in refrigeration before sale. It highlights symbolic value of flowers for celebration, sympathy, or illness, and encourages orders for Mother’s Day or sweetheart gifts.
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