J C Penney Co. Founding Story Of Rapid Expansion
A historical note recounts J C Penney starting in Kemmerer in 1901, building a nationwide chain to 313 stores in 26 states by 1920, with Ogden and later managers shaping the growth. The piece links early leaders including Penney and Collins and mentions later events and figures guiding the business.
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Ogden
Utah
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Diamondville
Kemmerer
J. C. Penney
Great Penney
Johnson and Callahan
Baekbone
Penney
W. E. Collins
Westland
Collns
Thes
E.R. Hawk
Hoa Trist
Penney's Vision Sparks Growth at Lambs Club Trade
The Lambs' club secretary Paine leads a business surge, praised for managerial skill and citywide reach. The speaker credits Penney's idea of business spirit for growth, stressing sacrifice, study, and developing men into merchants through continuous learning.
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Ly le Sgine
Pr Paine
Lambs’ Club
Kemmerer
Penney
Mennto
Kemmerer Bottling Works Nears Two Decades Full Operation
The Kemmerer Bottling Works has stood as a successful business for over twenty years with Ernest Rielmes as longtime proprietor. The firm produces a large assortment of sodas and soft drinks and serves mining camps in the Kemmerer area.
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Kemmerer
Ernest Rielmes
Holmes Bottling Works Sees Strong 1922 Year
The piece highlights the Kemmerer bottling as a leading local business with a large mail order and produce distribution. It credits Mr. Holmes for turning the bottling works into a model operation focused on service and quality for patrons.
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Holmes
Canron
Holland Brothers Billiard Parlor Gains Citywide Favor
The Holland Brothers pool hall offers billiards cards and indoor recreation in a refined atmosphere. Recent repairs leave tables in excellent condition and the venue attracts a large, steady patronage with a full line of tobaccos cigars and a soft drink fountain.
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Holland Brothers
Cty
Good Advice on Chamberlain's Tablets After Supper
Advertisement urges taking the tablets after supper to produce a gentle morning bowels movement and improve digestion, claiming the user will feel better in every way.
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J.C. Penney CO
Kemmerer Bottling Works
J. C. Penney CO
ERGY
F. E. Curtis
Jeweller
Wemmerer, Wyoming
NEW Records
Tyory
Witherspoon Drug Co
Kemmerer, Wyo
White House
Paul Tolst
Prop
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