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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1929
Page
4
Fragmentary chatter references a Washington sales clerk and a question about pricey photographs. The text moves through humorous quips about shaving cream usage, dining manners, and modern parenting, ending with a disheveled motorist blaming a police officer for a parking mix up.
The story traces Isaac Klein discovering Hart Schaffner & Marx in the eighties while selecting suits in Chicago. He notes the company’s rise from a fledgling clothing line to a premier supplier known for quality materials, modern machinery, and aggressive pricing to sustain reputation.
Klein Klothing Co. remodels windows with large east and west panes and an island display. Clarence Logan oversees trimming, with Harvey Coulter assisting. Windows are planned with drawings before setup, reflecting the store and promoting freshness and sales. Special days and a Thanksgiving turkey contest engage schools and the public. Interwoven hosiery and new patterns highlight the display.
The article notes luggage types from fancy to cowhide and trunks at Klein's. A classroom moment shows a teacher testing a kindergarten class with a half-dollar question and a quick, witty student reply. A farmer calls out from the back row amid lively banter.
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