Merchandising talk urges customer satisfaction for goodwill
A paper by A. Atchison before the Advertising Club emphasizes giving every customer the doubt and ensuring satisfaction to build a store’s good will and reputation. He cites personal examples of handling adjustments and notes that most customers do not take advantage, urging retailers to stand behind their goods and fix faults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. KB. Atchison
Atchison
Joe Falk
ateAd Club
Manon City
Charles Davie
Park
L. F. Henderson
Ad Club
No Trespassing Pasture Warning Post
Notice posted in the pasture warning all persons including hunters they are forbidden from trespassing under penalties. Signed by G Gov Hayes.
T. T. Maxwell Claimed by Death
Thompson Maxwell longtime resident dies at home after long illness. He was born February 23, 1857 near Crawfordsville and survived by his widow, two sons, and several siblings. Private funeral at his home Thursday conducted by Rev. J Reade McCrory with interment in Elm Grove cemetery. Flowers omitted per family request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Maxwell
North Avenue
J. Reade McCrory
First United Presbyterian Church
Maxwell
Elm Grove Cemetery
Mr. Maxwell
Crawfordsville
Robert
Rachel
Thompson) Maxwell
America Jane Black
Washington
Centralia
Harry
Payette County
Iowa
Edna
Winnifred
Edgar
Claude
Blanche
Plave
Will Walker
Ainsworth
Will Logan
John Hanna
Mary Andereaon
Salina
Calif
Amon Allen
Faulkton
Mrs. Ella Merchant Visits Havre kin Then Heads to Fairfield
Mrs. Ella Merchant of Havre visited her brother Ben Widner’s home last evening and planned to travel to Fairfield this morning to visit her sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Merchant
Havre
Ben Widner
Fairfield
Rehearsals Begin for KC Show at Graham Theatre
Rehearsals for the home talent musical revue In Bad begin at the Graham theatre with a 7 30 assembly for cast hopefuls. Robert Gerber of the production company will direct and travel among Burlington Fort Madison and the town during rehearsals. The show features more than one hundred performers and debuts October 24 and 26 under Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters of America sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Catholic Daughters of America
Graham Theatre
the Graham
Robert Gerber
Burlington
Fort Madison
Mr. Gerber
Washington
Mnnneapolis
G. D. Club
Davenport
Gerber
Muscatine
Teachers' Institute Opens at Local High School Tomorrow
The county teachers institute begins tomorrow at 9 o'clock in the morning at the high school and continues through Thursday and Friday. The faculty includes Dr. C F Germane from Des Moines University, Dr. C W Wassam from the State University of Iowa, Prof. C A Fullerton from Cedar Falls State Teachers' College, Miss Elizabeth Baker from Iowa State Agricultural College Ames, and Supt. W C Harding of the local schools. Lectures by Germane and Wassam at 2 15 and 3 00 Friday afternoon are highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Teachers’ Institute
Nive
C. FE. Germane
Des Moines University
C. W. Wassam
Department of Commerce
State University of Iowa
C. A. Fullerton
State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Elizabeth Baker
State Agricultural College
Ames
Supt
W. C. Harding
Puline
Germane
Wassam
Chats With Your Gas Man Modern Appliances
A promotional piece extols gas ranges water heaters and shop appliances as elevating home life. It argues modern gas ranges are artful designs, labor saving, and bring cleanliness and convenience, reflecting American demand for up to date appliances of quality and beauty.
Local Man Dies at Soldiers' Home in Marshalltown
J B Eckerman known as Uncle Jerry dies at the Leews Soldiers' Home in Marshalltown at 109. Born Greensburg Iowa he lectured in Pennsylvania and taught in Washington before retirement. Survived by children in California Canada Seattle and New York. funeral planned Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Beckerman
Jerry
Lews Soldiers
Marshalltown
Mr. Eckerman
Washington
I. G. Whitepost
G. A. In
Jeremiah B. Eckerman
Greensburg
Elizabeth Matthews
Pennsylvania
Burlington Railway
Havre
Soldiers’ Home
Harry Walker
San Jose
Calif
William M. Eckerman
Canada
Harry M. Eckerman
California
Ella Hatfield
Seattle
Charles W
Buffalo
N. Y
George S. Eckerman
Loveland
Colo
Eckerman
First United Presbyterian Church
J. G. White Post
Supervisors Visit Kalona Over Barn Move for Highway Change
County board members traveled to Kalona to arrange funding for purchasing a barn on the Frank Eagle place, to be moved due to a highway route change approved by the highway commission. The board will also appoint election judges and clerks for the November 7 general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
Kalona
Frank Eagle Place
Hake Highway
Hi Y Club Holds First Meeting of the Year
Alex Miller spoke at the Hi Y Club's first high school meeting of the year held yesterday evening. Supper was served at 6 15 and followed by his address. Charles MelLaughtin serves as president this year with an advisory board including Rey Reade McCrory Dr W W Bowers C S Lemmon and Supt W C Harding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Miller
Miller
Charles MelLaughtin
Rey. Reade McCrory
W. W. Bowers
C. S. Lemmon
W.C. Harding
Tennis Tourney Proceeds Amid Delays At Washington Club
This week the Washington club tennis tournament continues with several matches delayed by several members being away. It is expected one doubles match will be played tonight. Recent results include Hender defeating Brown and Gibson beating Hammer in straight sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Tennis Club
Hender
Brown
Gibson
Hammer
Notice to Debtors of Thompson and Baker Sanitary Market
Persons knowing themselves indebted to Thompson and Baker Sanitary Market are urged to call and settle at the store. The notice requests prompt payment and reflects the unsettled accounts in the local trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson and Baker Sanitary Market
Commence Work on A New Garage Today
Carleton Wilson and Lloyd Lytle, owners facing Second Street near the old Casey livery barn site, will build a new garage with 3 by 124 feet dimensions fronting Second Street rear on the alley. Construction underway soon. firm occupancy not announced. Marion Thompson buys partner Charles Baker’s interest in Thompson and Baker Meat Market on north Iowa Avenue. market remains Sanitary Market with no policy change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton Wilson
Lloyd Lytle
Second Street
Casey Livery Barn
Marion Thompson
Charles Baker
Thompson and Baker
Iowa Avenue
Baker
First Tithe on Record in Abraham Offering
The text notes that the initial tithe was recorded in the offering of Abraham to Melchisedec, marking a historic instance of tithe payment in biblical record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham
Melchisedec
Rank Above Mere Cleverness in Long-Run Resolve
The saying emphasizes patience and persistence over clever tricks, arguing that steady determination and fixed purpose yield greater long term value than quick wit. It contrasts endurance with transitory cleverness in achieving durable outcomes.
Oakland Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Club Reorganization
Oakland on October 4 reports visits among local residents including Mrs Jennie Trone and Fred Grosseup family, Mr and Mrs Austin Sutherland with D O Davison, and Mrs J Lemley with daughter Mrs Lewis Duke. Oakland Community club re organized Sept 27 with Ada Hollingsworth as president and Taylor Stout as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Moran
Fred Grosscup
Kt Godwins
Germanville
Oakland Community Club
Ada Hollingsworth
Taylor Stout
Emanuel Blick
Amos Stout
Tempest Huston
Cecil Rich
Andy Farmiers
Goodwin
Saylor Stout
Ada Hollings
Steam Lamp Chimneys Cleaning Method
A quick home method for cleaning lamp chimneys by holding the hand over one end and directing steam from a simmering kettle through the chimney with the other end. Rub at once with tissue paper to finish.
Simple Paint Remover Technique Described
Heated ice water is applied with an old scrubbing brush to wood or furniture to soften paint or varnish. A scraper then removes the softened coating, offering an inexpensive method for stripping finishes.
Local Visitors and Baptisms Highlight Sunday Activities
Mrs Acel Robertson and family visited the Bere Simpson home Sunday evening. New Haven residents Pearl Robertson and Merle Rankin were baptized at the river Sunday afternoon. Mrs Ernest Hummer’s father and sister visit briefly. Addison Baker and daughters Eunice Beulah visited Marion Smith’s home Friday night. Curtis Snyder and daughter joined the gathering. The item ends with stray notes about wrong numbers on the telephone and a cartoonish query.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acel Robertson
Cora Snyder
Howard
Matlon Smith
Bere Simpson
New Haven
Pearl Rjobertson
Merle Rankin
Ernest Hummer
Addison Baker
Eunice
Beulah
Marion Smith
Curtis Snyder
Bever Days at Eton College Remembered Drink and Bread Served
Former Eton College tradition Bever Days described as afternoon offerings of beer and bread to students and invited friends in the college hall. The custom marked social times and connected the community through modest refreshment and communal gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eton Colege
England
College Hall
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CLO
G Gov. Hayes
T. T. Maxwell
Klein Loshing Kompany
Miss Connell
East Side
K. C
Tomok
Teachers’ Institute
Iowa Gas and
Jenny
Eckerman High School
Layorf
VRAIS
Ottumwa
Dickinson
Ottum Wa
Prison City
Carthage
Bloomfield
Mediapolis
Conklin
Phillips Drug Store
Kodak
Evening Journal
RE. F. Edmondson
Ralph Hesseltine
Ead
Call
Theod
E. F. Edmondson
Inquire Journal
Washington Roofing Co
Spooner
Wis
James Filbey
Trego
Lexington
W. A. Goodspeed
West Chester
Frank Pringle
Richard Farrell
Bruns Seed Store
James Palmer
Paved
Iowa Ave
Schmoéller Bros
Walter Smith
Western Union
Rodney Arnold
Lamselingn Whide
Boyd Berdo
Boyd Herdo
I. B. Fe
Ath Farm
S. W
Town
J. AL Baird
Chester
John T. Sampson
Papel-Giller Co
Warsaw
Canning Pba
Joe Freund
Phone Kalona Mu
Reed Baby Cabl
Riverside Range
Corp
Blog Wood
Black
Frank H. Graye
Roy Ste
Louis Baird
Brownow Hs
Journal
Fice
Phénd
Oakland
Jennie Trone
Barnes City
Fred Grosseup
Herebars
W. OS. Reister
Migs
Haney
Worth
W Iington
Vosburg
Dnn Pratt
Virginia
Ranks and Pulver
Keota
Lomten
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