THURSDAY, JULY 2, 1925
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THE EASIEST GUESS OF ALL
With resources in excess of two million dollars,
showing an unparalleled growth in the history of
"Western North Carolina banking circles, Forest
City's oldest and strongest financial institution
would be pleased to render you unexcelled banking
4k service. This strong institution carries a surplus
fund of over $100,000.00 accumulated from earn
ings and does a general banking business. The
officers and directors are among the leading busi
ness men of this section of the state and their
names are an absolute guarantee of security and
safety. This bank welcomes small accounts as
well as the larger ones for they are teaching thrift
and independence to wage earners of this city.
Name this strong financial institution, give the
amount of capital stock and name the officers.
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VALVE-IN-HEAD MOTOR CAR
Made in 23 different models, a car for every
purpose, being the first classy automobile to reach
a million sales, representing the season's finest and
moj|t complete line of motor cars and character
ized by its famous valve-in-head motor, it has justly
been chosen as "The Standard of Comparison."
Some of these cars have been in use 15 years and
* more and are still going. Ask any owner of a
yalve-in-head car before you buy any other make.
Vhen go to the Forest City dealer and have him
give you a demonstration and prove supremacy
to your entire satisfaction. It was the second
make of all cars and the first real automobile to
pass tbe million mark.
Name this famous line of automobiles, give the
manufacturers' slogan under which it is universally
advertised, name the local dealers and give man
ager's name.
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GOOD PHOTOGRAPHY IS REAL ART
Photography in the past two decades has ad
vanced more than any other art that could be men
tioned. The artist has to keep abreast of the
times in his profession and if he happens to be a
laggard he is relegated to a back seat. Forest
City has a leading artist who has kept pace with
the rapid advancement made in the profession and
when photographs are finished at this studio they
are real works of art. This studio is equipped with
all the latest appliances known to the profession
and quality work and reasonable prices go hand in
hand and in consequence this artist is in command
of a steadily increasing patronage in this commu
nity. Photographs make the best gifts.
Name and locate this studio and name the ar
tist.
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TWO OF THE MOST POPULAR CARS
A firm in Forest City has the agency for two
of the most popular cars on the market. The better
car of the two has the same type of sleeve-valve
engine used in the most expensive cars of Euro
pean make. It runs as smooth as silk, actually im
proves with use and gives better service after 15,-
000 miles than when new. Owners report 50,000
miles without an adjustment. The lower priced
car is made in all the popular models, one of which
is now taking the country by storm. This car
will make 26 miles to the gallon of gasoline and
is in the SSOO class and up. The makers of this
car puts out the world's lowest priced sedan and
the local agency will be pleased to demonstrate one
for you at any time.
Name these two cars, give price of four cylinder
sedan f. o. b. factory, name the local firm distribut
ing them and name the manager.
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MORE THAN DOUBLES ALL OTHER MAKES
Nearly eleven million motor cars of one make
been sold—enough to give half the population
of the United States a joy ride at one time. Of
ficial registration of July 1, 1924, they more than
doubled all other makes combined in North Caro
lina. Of these there were 153,637 and only 72,-
746 of all others. They are sold now in every civil
ized country on the globe. Thousands are in use
in Forest City and Rutherford county. The manu
facturers also make a very high priced car and the
best tractor in the world.
Name the two cars and the tractor, name the
firm here selling them and give the price of the
touring model f. o. b. factory.
RELIABLE GROCERY AND MEAT MARKET
* There is an old reliable meat market and grocery
store here in Forest City, one that is very much in
popular favor at the present time. Here you are
always assured of being able to get a nice juicy
steak or a tender roast. You will find the necessary
refrigerators for caring for meats at all seasons of
the year. This firm carries a complete line of fresh
staple and fancy groceries, fruits and vegetables,
flour and feeds, thus assuring their patrons of the
very best the market affords. A trial order will
convince you. Quality is paramount at this store
% and this coupled with reasonable prices has earned
for the firm a constantly growing trade in the com
munity.
Name this firm and give the name of the fine
flour sold as leader and give the phone number.
"MAKERS OF HAPPY HOMES"
The "Makers of happy homes" in Forest City,
have for many years brought joy and gladness to
the newly weds, contentment to the settled family
and comfort and happiness to the aged and infirm
by making living conditions tolerable in the home.
You have already guessed that this refers to For
est City's leading furniture house. This firm car
ries immense lines of high and medium grade fur
niture, rugs, carpets and other floor coverings,
stoves and ranges. This firm will furnish the home
complete or a piece of handsome furniture for the
cozy corner. Quality and reasonable prices go
hand in hand at this store. This firm sells the cele
brated New Perfection Stoves and Ranges.
Name this furniture house, name the kitchen
Cabinet sold as a leader and name the proprietor.
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THE BEST BATTERY IN THE WORLD
The best battery in the world is sold here in For
est City. In recent years more of these batteries
have been used in the leading motor cars than any
other make. The firm in Forest City selling these
batteries also do all kinds of battery repair work,
recharging, etc. This firm is prepared to repair and
recharge any make of battery and their work is
giving universal satisfaction to the people of this
city and community. The new C. R. R. battery with
threaded rubber insulation and all rubber case
makes it the most desirable and most economical of
all batteries.
This battery gives universal satisfaction and those
who have used them will have no other.
Name this battery, name the local agency selling
them and name the manager.
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OUTFITTERS FOR MEN AND WOMEN
Merchandising in Forest City has become reason
ably easy because one of the leading firms here car
ries everything for both men and women to wear.
This is the store of quality without extravagance
and in consequence the firm is in command of a
steadily increasing trade in this city and commu
nity. This firm carries everything in ladies' dresses,
men's clothing and millinery in all the latest styles.
You are cordially invited to inspect the seasonable
lines now being ofFered and to compare prices.
This store sells the celebrated Solomon line of
dresses for ladies and your patronage is appreciated
here.
Name this firm, name the line of clothes for
men and the exclusive line of hosiery for men and
women sold as leaders; name the men's shirts and
name the manager.
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THE POPULAR VARIETY STORE
When a community attains to Forest City's com
mercial importance all sorts of mercantile estab
lishments are needed. No one realized this better
than the proprietor of the city's most up-to-date
5, 10, 25, 50 and SI.OO variety store. You might
look all over town for a needed article and not be
able to find it, so why not save time and trouble
and a deal of worry by calling at this store in
the beginning, for you are almost sure to find what
you want here. This store carries wonderful lines
of variety goods and no article sells for more than
SI.OO. Here the housekeeper will find a thousand
and one useful articles for the home and a visit
to this store will always convince you that they
carry everything that you need. This store car
ries a line of goods particularly pleasing to the
little folks and is the mecca for the juvenile shop
per.
Name and locate this popular store and name the
proprietor.
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THE STORE OF DEPENDABLE GOODS
There is an old reliable department store in
Forest where quality and reasonable prices go
hand in hand and in consequence this firm is in
command of a steadily increasing trade. This store
carries everything in dry goods and notions, ladies'
ready-to-wear, men's and boy's clothing and shoes
for the entire family. This firm sells the cele
brated Simon Levin & Son Clothes for men and
these represent quality throughout. This firm also
carries nationally advertised lines of furnishings fcr
men -and the millinery department is complete. This
store has rendered a splendid service to the people
of this city and county who want quality goods at
reasonable prices.
Name this firm, name the guaranteed all-leather
shoes for men, women and children sold as leaders,
name the leading line of hosiery featured and give
phone number and name of the manager.
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EXCLUSIVE STORE FOR MEN AND BOYS
There is an exclusive store here in Forest City
for men and boys where they may obtain all that
is best in wearing apparel and furnishings of every
description. This firm carries a line of clothing
for men which for style, quality and durability
cannot be surpassed. The clothes sold by this
store represents quality throughout and you are in
vited to inspect the seasonable goods now on dis
play. Here you will find comprehensive lines of
hats, caps, shirts, neckwear, underwear and shoes.
Quality and reasonable prices go hand in hand at
this store and in consequence the firm is in com
mand of a steadily increasing trade in the com
munity. This firm will take your measure and
make you a suit of clothes and make them to fit.
They also do cleaning and pressing in the most
approved manner.
Name this old reliable firm, name the shoe sold
for men as a leader, name the proprietors and give
phone number. *
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MODERNIZE THE HOME
Man is essentially a selfish animal. He supplies
his office, store or shop with every known modern
labor and time saving device and looks upon them
virtually as life savers, without once being reminded
of the fact that he ought to be a wife saver. The
power behind the modern housekeeper is the elec
tric "juice." Unapplied that power is useless. 'With
the proper appliances she does the washing, ironing
and turns the sewing machine, heats and cools the
house, cooks the meals and sweeps the floor. She
even curls her hair with it. Mr. Man, be a wife
saver by lightening the housekeeper's burdens.
There is a leading electrical firm here in Forest
City that can supply you with everything electrical.
Have them wire your house and then install the
appliances. This firm is now in their new home,
better prepared than ever to care for their increas
ed business.
Name and locate this firm, give the phone num
ber and name the proprietors.
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A FINE SOFT DRINK
There is a splendid soft drink bottled here in
Forest City, one that is particularly pleasing to
the taste, because of its fine fruit flavor. A bottle
on a hot day like these we are having hits the
right spot. This drink is sold by all soft drink
dealers in this city and section. The plant where
this drink is bottled is thoroughly sanitary. The
bottles are scoured, sterilized and rinsed before
being filled. This popular drink is delivered fresh
every day by motor truck to all soft drink dealers
and many of the grocery stores and you should
order a crate for your home. It will come cheaper
that way. This drink is growing in popularity every
day and is used largely at picnics and social gath
erings.
Name this popular drink, give the name of the
firm bottling it, name the proprietor.
THE FOREST CITY COURIER
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THE POOR MAN'S BANK
There is a new bank here in Forest City that may
be rightly termed the poor man's bank for it is here
that the man in very moderate circumstances may
obtain a loan on satisfactory and easy terms. The
savings feature is the most important at this new
bank for they are paying a most liberal rate of
interest on time deposits and savings, in fact this
institution is teaching thrift and independence to
the wage earners of this community. This bank
has succeeded beyond the fondest expectations of
those who were instrumental in its organization
and it offers a wide range of service to its patrons.
This bank will fill a long felt need in Rutherford
County and its officers and directors are men of
the highest integrity.
Name the new bank and name its officers and
directors.
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GROCERY STORE AND MEAT MARKET
The home of quality groceries and fine meats in
Forest City may be found by the busy housewife
at the same store. Here you will also find a line
of fruits and vegetables and everything for the
table may be obtained from the same firm. This
firm carries a splendid line of staple and fancy
groceries fresh and cured meats of all kinds. This
firm has the necessary refrigerators for caring for
meats at all seasons of the year. This store is eas
ily reached and the telephone is always at your
service. Quality goods and reasonable prices both
prevail at this store and in consequence this firm
is in command of a steadily increasing patronage
from the people of Forest City and vicinity. The
service is prompt and your patronage is appreciat
ed hero. This fi?m iwas organized about one
year ago.
Name the proprietor and give the phone num
ber.
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SUPERIOR LAUNDRY WORK
A laundry is recognized by its work and the
promptness with which it is delivered!. Equipment
is an important factor. Whenever you find a
laundry keeping abreast of the times and install
ing the latest machinery you will find a progressive
concern that is deserving of public patronage. That
Forest City has such a laundry is conceded by every
one who keeps posted., The most modern equipment
obtainable is operated for the benefit of the general
public. This laundry maintains a one-day service
when necessary. The telephone and delivery wag
ons virtually place this enterprise next door to you
for they are always ready to respond to a call and
send out for your laundry. This laundry should
be patronized by every loyal, patriotic citizen of
Rutherford county.
Name and locate this laundry, name the manager
and give the phone number.
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POPULAR STORE WITH THE MASSES
There is a department store here in Forest City
that is extremely popular with the people of Ruth
erford county. There is a reason for this. Here
you will find everything in dry goods and notions,
men's and boys' clothing and shoes for the entire
family. Quality has ever been the watchword with
this firm and this coupled with reasonable prices
has earned for the firm a growing trade in this
city and community. This firm sells the famous
Curlee Clothes for men and these represent quality
throughout. This old reliable firm can supply the
entire family with everything in wearing apparel
and this may be termed the Forest City store of
style without extravagance.
Name this firm, name the leading shoes for both
men and women sold as leaders, name the proprie
tors and name the most popular line of hosiery sold
here and name one of the three slogans used by
the firm.
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THE LEADING GROCERY STORE
The home of quality groceries in Forest City is
headquarters for the finest lines of fresh staple and
fancy groceries, fruits and vegetables and this store
enjoys a distinctively select patronage, numbering
among its patrons, hundreds of the most careful
and painstaking housekeepers in this city. Quality
has always been the paramount issue with this firm
and this coupled with reasonable prices has earned
for them a constantly growing trade in this com
munity. This firm was established two years ago
and the business was foundfed on the principle of
giving their patrons and customers value received
for every dollar expended. This store is always
kept in a cleanly sanitary condition, the service is
thoroughly efficient and a trial order here will con
vince you.
Name this store, name the coffee "Good to the
Last Drop" sold as a leader and give the phone
number.
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GOOD BREAD IS THE STAFF OF LIFE
Good bread is the staff of life and the trouble
with the American people is that they do not eat
enough of it. Bread made at a modern bakery and
under sanitary conditions is the most wholesome
and nutritious of all our foods. There is a leading
bakery here in Forest City whose product is as pure
as it is humanly possible to make it and the bread
is a household word in this city and section. This
bakery will supply all your needs in fresh pies,
cakes and pastries of all kinds and these may be
obtained at the bakery or in the grocery stores.
This is a home enterprise and backed! by home cap
ital and is worthy of the support of every loyal
citizen of this city and county.
Name and locate this bakery, name the favorite
bread made and name the manager and give the
phone number.
Get your
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THE FAST GROWING BANK
If at first you don't succeed, don't give up in
despair and disgust and become a plodder. Let
saving accompany your second attempt and then
there will be no failure, no discouragement, no
necessity for further trial. Consider this sugges
tion from the viewpoint of all human experience.
Accept its wisdom and truth, and then do not
hesitate to open an account with the fast growing
bank of Forest City. This sound banking institu
tion numbers among its officers some of the leading
men of the community and their names are a
guarantee of safety and success. This bank spe
cializes in commercial and savings accounts and
pays a splendid rate of interest on savings. This
young bank is teaching thrift to the wage earner.
Start an account here today.
Name this bank, give the amount of capital stock
and surplus combined and name the officers.
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HOME OF QUALITY FURNITURE
Forest City has a reliable firm of furniture deal
ers and this establishment has rendered valuable
service to the people of this city and county. This
firm carries medium and high grade furniture, rugs,
carpets and other floor coverings, stoves and
ranges. This firm handles the product of the most
reliable factories and there is nothing in the house
furnishing line that cannot be readily supplied and
on the very best terms. Whether you are furnish
ing a house complete or seeking for a single article,
you should not overlook the offerings of this firm.
This firm sells the best phonographs in the world.
Name this firm, name the phonograph sold and
name the most widely advertised and best known
Kitchen Cabinet sold as a leader, and name the
manager.
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A LEADING FURNITURE STORE
In Forest City will be found a modern house
furnishing establishment where quality has ever
been the watchword, and a square dfeal is accord
ed every customer. The fine display of furni
ture offered by this progressive concern immedi
ately appeals to shopper looking for dependable
merchandise. This firm can readily supply any
thing in the house furnishing line and on the very
best terms. Furniture buyers whether seeking a
single article or the furnishings for a home com
plete, should not overlook the offerings of this
firm. This firm carries splendid lines of medium
and high grade furniture, rugs, carpets and other
floor coverings stoves and ranges.
Name this firm and give the name of the range
sold as a leader and the name of the manager and
name the kitchen cabinet sold here.
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LEADING CONFECTIONERY STORE
In every city the size of Forest City there is
always a leading confectionery store and this city
is no exception to the general rule. Forest City
has a confectionery store where you may obtain
everything in high grade candies of all kinds and
there is a modern soda fountain where all that is
latest and best in soft drinks may be obtained.
This store manufactures most of the candy offered
for sale and it is absolutely pure and is very much
in popular favor at the present time. It is made
from the purest ingredients the market affords and
a trial box will convince you. This store is very
popular with the young folks of this city and your
patronage is appreciated here.
Name this store, name the candy sold as a lead
er and name the proprietor.
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LEADING GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORE
There is a large general merchandise store in
Forest City that sells for cash and therefore sells
for less. Quality has always been paramount with
this firm and this coupled with reasonable prices
has won for them an increasing trade in this city
and county. This store carries splendid lines of
dry goods and notions, clothing for men and shoes
for every member of the family. You can also get
your fine staple and fancy groceries at this store,
as well as fruits and vegetables and fresh meats.
This store is the shopping center for many of Ruth
erford County's leading families and they are made
to feel at home here.
Name this store and give the name of the fine
shoes for ladies sold as a leader, give the phone
number and name the members of the firm.
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THE LEADING INSURANCE AGENCY
If it were not for the protection afforded by in
surance, the business man could not afford to risk
the capital necessary to conduct his business. The
home owner would have no funds to rebuild his
dwelling and to furnish it unless he were amply
protected by insurance. Who could afford to op
erate an automobile and take the ever present
chance of injuring someone and thereby becoming
liable for unlimited damages? There is insurance
protection for every human need and* it is import
ant to you to have it placed with an agency which
can handle it intelligently and whose record in the
payment of claims is perfect. There is a leading
insurance firm here in Forest City that can fur
nish you with any kind of insurance.
Name this firm, give location of office and give
the telephone number.
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FOREST CITY'S LEADING RESTAURANT
There is a leading restaurant here in Forest City,
one that is very much in popular favor at the pres
ent time. There is a reason for its popularity. It
is due to the quality of the food served and the
reasonable prices charged. This is the largest and
best eating place in the city, the service is all that
could be desired and in consequence this restaurant
is in command of a steadily increasing patronage.
It has ever been the aim of the management to
give the public the very best service possible and
if you will try a meal here you will be convinced.
This restaurant is for both ladies and gentlemen
and serves regular meals as well as short orders.
This restaurant features Sunday dinners at 75
cents.
Name this popular eating place, give the phone
number and name of the proprietor.
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EVERYTHING TO BUILD YOUR HOME
We furnish everything to build your home, and
with it a service that will please—a service that
counts for something—including expert advice
when desired which often results in considerable
saving to our customers. We handle all kinds of
rough and dressed lumber, high grade mill work,
doors, windows and laths, Kingsport common and
face brick, lime cement and plaster, builders' hard
ware of all kinds. We gin and buy cotton, handle
meal and hulls. This is a pioneer lumber firm of
Forest City and it is noted for the high quality of
material carried and reasonable prices charged. If
you contemplate building a new home this firm
will be pleased to submit estimates, etc.
Name and locate this firm, name the proprietors
and give the phone number.