Merchants debate corner stores and rent pressures
In a 1925 column by B C Forbes, chain store leaders consider closing on corner sites to cut rents, arguing owners benefit most from prime locations. Merchants discuss mergers to curb extortionate rents, noting lease profits eclipse sales and predicting mergers across chains while noting local community responses to hours and harmony with merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Forbes
Brnck
Comera
Renta
von Bheing
Asc
Stlee Cinking
Tesla
Ushes
Inet
Onn
Omsha
Kanaan
Somais
Julius Lovenwald
Seara Troebuck
T Managementa
Classified Names and Addresses Appear in Local Notice
A fragment lists Floyd A. Lawrence and others with addresses such as Arden shore Vravk and 336 Garden airtel. Diss Myrile Groynds, Mae Crawford, Mae nite, and Mabel Lane appear among names with streets like West Magnolia and McCullimgh avenue. The note mentions a Thrifty person and a generic warning about not watching your dollar but keeping cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd A. Lawrence
Arden Fhore
Rogen
Garden Airtel
Diss Myrile
Groynds
Thurleon Street
Oldie Mae Crawford
Weat Magnolia Avenue
Wier
Davia Court
Henrietta Kohinian
Heflonan Street
Mae Nite
McCullimgh Avenue
Mabel Lane
Maneford Atreel
Queenie and Hank in a Tense Family Plot
The scene centers on Hank and Queenie as tensions rise over plans and secrets. Queenie hides a decision to attend a Warriner party, while Hank resists, and Eddie’s presence adds a volatile dynamic. Queenie secretly schemes for independence amid warnings from her sisterly circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank
Queenie
Warriner
Hawk
Mavic
Eide
Eddie
Bangalow
New York
Terick
Zaunie
Mahoney Siaters
Stowlard
Betareen
Billie
Heromp
Yank
Eddlie
Hornie
Tinele Bernie
Vuuslerille
Sacred Drama Star OD Year and Stage Life Highlighted
The article profiles Joseph Danner and Heinrich Hank as premier actors in the Freiburg Passion Play troupe. It notes Danner’s long career, his villainous Trathan role, and Hank’s parallel stage presence with Peter, plus other leading parts. It mentions Danner’s culinary interests and life near Worth Street during a current engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinrich Hauk
Lest
St. Peter
Joseph Daoner
Dathan
Enemy of Christ
San Antonio
Joseph Danner
Trathan
Christ
Christus
Calphas
Adolf Passnacht
Christu
Danner
Lon Chaner
Pit
Shylock
Staatstheater
Freiburg
Quith
Nathan
Saint Peter
Heinrich Hank
Hank
Tike Danner
Ilyenteer
Landgrave
Phisto
Faust
Heinrich
Firul
Hving
Datiner
Holel
Jenson
Mworth Street
Marines Declare Bombing Result of Outlaw Attack
Report from Managua says explanations at marine headquarters differ from earlier cables. Marines claim no aircraft reconnoitered near the border on March 31 and say their forces were fired upon by outlaws near Brajih and Das Thimag, with a bullet striking a plant but no bandits captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managua
Marine
Tuan Linas
Honduras
Lekucigulpa
Outlawn
Brajih
Das Thimag
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SAN Antonio Loan & Trust Company
W. Commerce St
Gand
Chaice
Texas
Elvitenis
J. E. Jarratt Company
Investment Securities Front National Bank
GAN Antonio
Dallas
Houston
Safe—Diversified
Waimer Richardsone Co. Investment Bankers
Ecwols
Cnocker
Perry
NG & CO L
Nixon Building
Corpus Chrinti
Teagan
Guaranty State Bank
The
Nank
Wocas
Federal Reserve Bank
Conner Store
Forbes
Charles Af
Schwab
Europe
Pirvhiay
Edie
Bat
Myrtle Gilliam
Quy Gilhian
Lonixe H. Brown
Janes
Whester Madsouva
Laura Muda Téa Shienya
Anni Mitnoz
Geadyear
Potchernick’s Tr N. St. Mary's
Lon Chaney
Tight Close
Military Plaza
Hertzberg’s
THH Mutual
Roail
Mutual Deposit & Loan Assn, Moore Bldg
Lox
Plenac
Mila
Alea Leh
Suilding
Seeanes
HC Glover
Moth Insurance
Merchants Transfer CO
South
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