Onions Treated With Formaldehyde Prevent Onion Smut
John Hartman a Jefferson county farmer conducted a demonstration with County Agent F F Merriman showing onion seeds treated with formaldehyde markedly reduced smut. Treated seed field remained nearly free of smut while untreated seed field showed severe infestation. The treatment mixed one quart of 40 percent formaldehyde with fifty gallons of water.
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John Hartman
Jefferson County
F. F. Merriman
Advertising the Smart Shopping Tour for Summer
An editorial urges readers to follow advertising columns for a guided shopping tour. It promises savings on summer wardrobe, sport toys, millinery, suits, gowns, and home goods, touting reduced effort and lower costs through merchants and manufacturers presenting special daily values.
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Chateau
Tie Your Dealer Will Supply You At These Fair Prices
A compact notice states dealers offer products at modest, fair prices. It emphasizes accessible terms and eligibility or location details for shoppers seeking value, aiming to attract buyers with clear pricing promises.
Salesmanship Builds Customer Trust and Success
Salespeople who create friendships and show personal interest in customers win by carefully matching the exact merchandise to buyers. This principle is central to storefront success and the welfare of those in retailing.
A Shopkeeper’s Creed on Courtesy and Winsome Service
A store owner believes fair treatment and pleasant words draw customers. He vows to keep temper, avoid offense, and never show arrogance, since tomorrow a patron may return with more business. The core is that good service builds lasting sales and loyalty.
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Edgar A. Guest
The Other Poor Guy In The Store
An odd pair entered a shop and were passed to the "other poor guy" whose judgment proves faulty yet he helps them. They end up purchasing a thousand dollar set from the same figure, highlighting the irony of perceived poverty and expertise.
Customer Service Behavior Sets Repeat Visit Tone
The way you act when a customer goes out now influences how he behaves on the next visit. Prompt, courteous departures encourage returning business and repeat engagement. Consistent, respectful handling builds long term customer relations.
American Legion Names Emery Leader From Grand Rapids
John G. Emery of Grand Rapids Michigan elected national commander by acclamation at Indianapolis headquarters succeeding F W Galbraith Jr. Thomas J Bannigan of Hartford Connecticut chosen vice commander. Emery a real estate operator and former Grand Rapids Real Estate Board president who served in World War I and was wounded. Also notes on Bannigan, Manos the masked wrestler, swimming access controversy in New Jersey, Nevada convention to Lake Tahoe July 25, body of William Milton buried in Caryville Florida, Rev John W Inder six week tour, Pershing remarks on national preparedness, and Los Angeles Legion Employment Bureau job placements for May.
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John G. Emery
American Legion
Grand Rapids
Mich
National Executive Committee
Indianapolis
Thomas J. Bannigan
Hartford
St. Mihiel
Argonne
United States
Army
Bannigan
Connecticut
Manos
Legion
Marvel
Monos
New Jersey
E. H. DeLang
DeLany
American Legion of Nevada
Lake Tahos
William S. Milton
Richmond
Caryville
Fla
Woman’s Auxiliary
John W. Inder
The
Nashville
Memphis
Jackson
Tenn
Little Rock
Pine Bluff
Ark
San Antonio
Austin
Dallas
Fort Worth
Adeline
Texas
Oklahoma City
Los
Omar Bundy
Seventh Army Corps
Robert G. Simmons
American Legion Employment Bureau
Los Angeles
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Silvertown
Goodrich
Silvertown Cords
B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company
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LaFayette
L. B. Shouse
Lexington
Latonia
Emquirer Wandicap
Garold Stakes
Latomia
Latonia Course
Kentucky Jockey Club Incorporated
Latonia, Ky
American Legion News
Chesapeake & Ohio
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Old Point
Norfolk
Virginia
North Carolina
Louisville
Kentucky Utilities Co
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