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THE ADVANCE, ITU DAY EVENING, JANUARY 13, 1C22
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KNOCK 'EM OUT!
Seven years ago when
rY rr A tin 4 Vwi Man'a and Tiira'iJ,
Clothinp and Furnishing busi
nesH in Elizabeth City, I stated
in public print that I could not,
nor I would not, be undersold ;
by anybody East, West, North -Y,
or South. X
Along about this time of the ;X
year, lots of Merchants who'lj!
have held their merchandise !X
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for considerable higher, prices
and bigger profits than we have
ever thought of doing, finds
themselves short of money and $
overloaded with Clothing.
In order to relieve
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THE WOMAN'S WEAR STORE
The Advance expected to is
sue today a business edition
setting forth the, activities and
accomDlishments of the Eliza
beth City Merchants' Associa-;Blackwell Memorial? Of
tion. and had reserved reports ' course there are preachers who
of most of the speeches made have heen with us longer that prjce appear very large,
at the banquet Wednesday j The Advance is quite partial to, jrcas0n of, he former high
night for this edition. But but we ve told you about themjprjCes charged. And, too,
there was a hitch and our plans heretofore.
went awry. With only a four
page paper today there is still
no room for these reports; but
we are holding them in type
until such time as there is avail
able space in the paper for
them. The booster for the Mer
chants' Association will appear
We see by the papers that
counterfeit money is plentiful.
But we should worry, because
it is very evident to us that
ours is not that kind.
later, if present
ialize.
)ians mater-
A touch of winter is not un
welcome after a January as ca-
ipricious as March.
We haven't seen very much
of that new preacher around at
the First Methodist church
but from what we have seen
we believe we are going to like
him mighty well. And speak
ing of preachers, did you ever
see a congregation more de
lighted at having their preach
er with them for another year
than .the City Road Methodists
or more pleased with a new
preacher than the folks at
LOCAL MARKET
EGOS AXD CORN
(Kdportea by N. 0. Grand? k Co.)
Buying
Eggs .' 28c
Soy Beans $1.50
Corn 50-55c
v , Selling
Flour, ,. $7.2G
Tiinely Topics
i Big Book Bargains are now being
How many memberships in
the Chamber of Commerce for
you?
WorU Bagley Council, No.
60, Jr. 0. U. A. M., meets every
Monday night at 7:30 o'clocs
in their hall, third floor of the
Kramer Bldg. Visitors welcome.
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them-'X
selves, they put on sweeping' ;
reduction Sales, which makes
the difference between the or- !!
iginal price and the reduction;!'
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many instances in order to re-.j
lieve a grave situation quickly,
many of them actually sell!;!
oiotning ior less tnan iney
at wholesale
could buy them
prices from the Manufacturers.
Notwithstanding these facts,
we have never forgotten nor
deviated from our determina
tion, as expressed seven years
ago, that we "co4uld not, nor we
would not, be undersold."
In evidence of our sincerity
and good faith, I herewith!;:
quot you prices on a few Suits
ana uvercoats, ior ootn Men
and Boys, for your considera
tion and comparison.
featured at Mellck's. $1.00 books
have JuBt been reduced to 75c and
you'll do well to make your selec
tions right away, for we've a splen
did lot of new books going at these
very low prices. Also reductions on
Juvenile book3.
P. W. Melick Co.
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$25.00, now for $13.98.
Men's Suits, from $25.00 up to
$35.00, now for $19.98.
Men's Overcoats, from $12.50
up to $15.00, now for $9.98.
Boys' Suits, from $6.00 up to
Boys' Suits, from $8.00 up to
$12.50, now for $6.98.
Boys' Suits, from $12.50 up to
$15.00, now for $9.98.
Boys" Suits, from $15.00 up to
$20.00, now for $12.98.
Boys' Overcoats and Mack-
inaws, up to $10.00, now for
$6.00.
Big reductions in Regal and
$52.00 Thor Vacuum Cleaner and j Endicott-Johnson Shoes. Come
attachments today, $35.00. Guar-1 at once and get your choice, as
anteed, free demonstration, Vhone , qsq wonderful bargains can
not remain very long.
Eloctric Wiring is our Job. Take
out that old lixture for oue up-to-date.
A visit to our show room will
convince you that we have them and
the prices are right.
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C. A. COOKE,
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NORFOLK MARKET
Reported especially for The Advance
by the Spence-Jfollowell Company
January 13
Chickens
I Live 30c
. .30-35c
40c
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at lVurf'
r.xi'osttion
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Hys. ia noanst
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Sssls You Hoiking
to liave this wonderful new Aladdin coal
oil (kerosene) mantle lamp demonstrated
right in your own home. Youdontneeo
to pay us cettunlesa you are perfectly
m,slirl and agree that it ia the best oil
lamp you ever law.
Twice tho Light
On Half tho Oil
Pecent teats by the Government andnoted
Btientistn at 35 leading Universitiea prove
the Aladdin gives mora than twloe the
light and burnt than half much
oil aa the best round wick, open flame
lamia on the market. Thua the Aladdin
will pay for itself many time over in oil
aaved, to aay nothing of the Increased
quantity and quality of pure white light
it produces. A style for every need.
$1003.03 U.:i 03 Ciycn
by the Mantle Lamp Company the larg
est Coal Oil (kerosene) mantle lamp hnus
in the world-to sny person who shows
them an oil lamp equal to the Aladdin.
Would they dare Invite auch comparison
wil h all other hunts if there were any doubt
suout the superiority of the Aladdin?
Lt U Call and Show You
This Greatest of All Light
G. C. McINTYRE
423 CHERRY ST.
Live 25-28C
; Undrawn 30c
Drawn '. . . . 35c
Geese
Live v 25c
j Undrawn 25-30c
i Drawn 35c
Turkeys
Live 43-48c
Undrawn 50c
Drawn ...55-60c
Hoss . 12c
Egg 34c
Sweet Potatoes (good Btock) ..$2.50
Swee' potatoes must he shipped In
tight uarrels.
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MAY FIGHT DEMPSEY
London, Jan. 13 (By The Asso
ciated Press) George Carpentler
may aak for another fight with Jack
Dempsey after meeting Ted Lewis,
the Evening Standard was informed
by Francois Descamps, Carpentler's
manager, today.
SalG
brings to you Wanted Winter Merchandise at Decided Savings
From Former Costs
Better Supply Your Needs Now
SALE LASTS ONLY A FEW MORE DAYS
And Ve Are Offering Genuine Bonande Reductions on All Winter Merchandise
Suits
$15.00 to $39.50
This includes all Fur Trim
med and Plain Tailored Suits.
See them.
Co sis
$5.00 to $39.50
Ladles' and Misses' Coats
Richly fur trimmed and plain
tailored.
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Dresses
$7.50 to $39.50
Tailored Tricotine, Poiret Twill,
Velour, beautiful Canton Crepe, Crepe
de Chine, and other Silk Dresses are
included.
One-Third Off Price of All Furs
Sweaters
Reduced Just When You Need Them
SWEATERS right when you need them in a splendid collection of colors and weaves at prices
that mean quick selling
COAT SWEATERS. AT $ 1.08 This lot Is made up of Ladies' and Misses' Coat Sweaters most all
colors. Priced to close out only $1.08
TUXEDO SWEATERS AT $4.48 All good colors are included your choice of several weaves at
jnly $4.48
the regular price of all other Sweaters including the popular
ONE-FOURTH OFF lavy College Sweaters most all colors.
Knitted Underwear Must Move
ONE-FOURTH OFF0""' ot'er
winter Un
derwear of the "celebrated "Munslflgwe&r" '
make including Union Suits of all styles
Pants, Vests, Corset Covers, etc. Ladies and
Children's Garments all reduced.
And we have priced it accordingly,
LADIES' UNION SUIT,
$1.00
We will offer a good Union Suit, Fleece'
lined, at above price an excellent value.
Miscellaneous Reductions-
OUTING GOWNS Warm fleecy garments for
these cold nights Specially priced at $1.00 to
K1.08
HIGH NECK MUSLIN GOWN made of good
muslin, full cut; Special value at $1.50
KID GLOVES Genuine Kid Gloves; regular
$2.50 values; all colors Special at $1.83
CORSETS REDUCED Special reduced Corsets
Warner's Rustproof make at 05c, $1.05, $2.05
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One-Third Off Price of All Umbrellas
M. LEIGH SHEEP COMPANY
WOMAN'S WEAR
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RELEASE PRISONERS
IN LONDON JAILS
London. Jan. 13 (By The Associ
ated Press) Irish political prisoners
GRAY FOX IS DEAD
The little gray fox at the fire
house died Thursday, possibly of
grief at hi3 long separation from his
fellows, or maybe because he coula
in London jails were released today jtot get use(j to the food offered him
under King George's amnesty pro
clamation. Instructions ' were sent
to provincial jails for similar releases.
HODGES-LAMB
Harry Hodges of South Mills and
Miss Laura Virginia Lamb, of Bel
cross were married Thursday by Rev.
It. E. Myers at the City Road parsonage.
in his confinement. He was buried
with appropriate ceremonies Friday
by members of the fire department,
after his valuable hide had been removed.
ATTENTION, MOTHERS
Children's' black Beaver Hats
Clean Up price, special $1-88. T. T.
Turner & Co.'
Shoes At Less Than Half Price
We have completed our Inventory and marked down prices
hroughout our stock. These reductions in some cases amount
to from
50 to 66 2-3 OFF
Gallop OToxey ShoeCo.
BARBER SHOP
SOUTHERN HOTEL
SHAVING 15c
Hark, hark, you make a mark
When you get your barbefin;
up town. r
When the business got tight
you were in no plight
Because we kept the prices
down.
Old Henry Pool, Prop.
TONSORAGICAL PROF.
Our Groceries Are
ALWAYS GOOD
Our Prices Are
ALWAYS LOW
a W. TWIDDY, Grocer
666
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