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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1955
Page
5
Salem shoppers are invited to visit Charles Meyers & Son at 119 E Main as a leading exponents of style and value. The department store offers true value prices with courteous staff and nationally known manufacturers in its carefully selected stock.
Mulvaney Used Cars on Route 37 North in Salem advertises clean dependable vehicles with a code of ethics. Prospective buyers are urged to test drive and have a mechanic inspect the car before purchase. They offer many one owner models and 1955 cars at low operating costs and great savings.
The Princess Beauty Shop offers long lasting waves and quality beauty services. It emphasizes distinctiveness and individualized care for women in Salem and surrounding territory, inviting customers to enhance appearance for business and social life.
A praise filled advertisement for Globe Butane and Propane Co. touts gas as a convenient economical option for homes in towns, suburbs, and rural areas. It highlights gas for cooking, heating, water heating and refrigeration and urges readers to call 184 for prompt service.
Stevenson Mobilgas Service at 1150 W Main offers Firestone tires and batteries for cars trucks and tractors. They provide recapping vulcanizing and tire repair services valued by motorists farmers and truckers with guaranteed satisfaction and a focus on safe highway operation.
Jett Pontiac Co as Salem dealer promotes the 1955 Pontiac with the Strato-Streak V8, new panoramic windshield, tube less tires, and three Cadillac series Sixty Special Sixty-Two and Seventy-Five plus Eldorado. International Trucks offer over 1000 types from 4400 to 90000 pounds. The dealer emphasizes sales service and parts.
The Juvenile Shoppe at 116 S Broadway Salem offers a complete stock for youth including infant wear school clothes and Sunday best. Nationally advertised brands and soft knit fabrics emphasize quality value and good taste for every child.
Topper's Topper's at 128 W. Main markets itself as the store where smart women shop. It emphasizes quality with economical prices and offers a spring line of coats and summer dresses under capable management. Neighbors are urged to visit for the season's newest styles and clothes with distinction.
Factory Outlet Shoe Store at 102 W. Main in Salem has served the area with quality foot wear for years. The store blends smartness and economy with service including fitting and adjustments. A well trained staff helps with foot problems and carries many nationally famous brands to assure comfort and style.
The Salem Locker Service at S and S Marshall promotes convenient, expert meat processing with home freezer readiness. It offers locker rentals, economical service for farmers and residents, and supplies high quality products. Contact by phone 1446 or write to South Marshall in Salem.
Howe Plumbing and Heating stands as a well known local business with a busy, well equipped shop. Estimates are fair while workmanship and materials meet high standards. The firm emphasizes personal supervision and consistent quality, reflecting credit on the plumbing trade.
Dietrichs Clothing Store offers a large stock of men and young men clothing plus hats and haberdashery. It emphasizes reliable quality, up-to-date styles, courteous sales staff, and affordable prices for discerning customers in the area.
Readers are invited to Halpain's Trading Post in Salem one mile east on Rt. 50. Mr. and Mrs. Halpain offer a large selection of art objects glassware furniture silver and china and will purchase antiques. Browsing is encouraged and customers are assured fair prices and courteous service.
Davidson's Cafe has earned wide renown as a dependable stop for locals and travelers. The restaurant emphasizes clean facilities, sterilized kitchen practices, and inviting dishes alongside prompt courteous service and top quality food. Stop in on your next Salem visit.
In our remarks with Mr Eldred Knapp and through observation we report White Brick Cafe serves the finest food. The owners ensure top quality, prompt courteous service, and a friendly atmosphere. It is a traditional spot for friends to meet for lunch or dinner. Mr Knapp personally ensures comfort and pleasure.
Sweney Bros Drug Co offers pure medicines and a full stock with careful service. Known throughout the area as reliable and progressive, they provide prescriptions compounded by renowned physicians. They also carry perfumes, sundries, cigars, sodas, stationery and other first class goods.
The Friedly Store is praised for its Davis 5 10 location offering affordable prices and a wide line of merchandise not found elsewhere in Salem. The ad touts fair business methods, personal service, and loyal customers, inviting readers to visit on their next town trip.
The article extols Jesse OC Donoho as a highly reliable auctioneer with extensive experience across the region. It emphasizes his knowledge of values, ability to secure top prices, and skill in judging bidders, urging readers to hire him for private or public sales.
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