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XMAS FRUIT CAKES LIKE MOTHER USED
TO MAKE FEATURED BY LEE BAKING CO.
With Modern And Sanitary
Plant Located In Macon
At 712 Third St.
Baked in an immaculately
dean bakery, the products of
Lee Baking Co., go to family
tables deliciously fresh and
tasty every day in the county
and within a radius of many
wiles in surrounding towns
and communities.
This baking establishment
serves grocers throughout this
community, supplying them
-daily with high grade pro
ducts, ready for the demand
<k" the home maker. These pro
«acts are favorites with Hous
ton county home makers,
Trhich is testified by the large
amount of Colonial products
FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS OF PERMANENCE GIVE
JEWELRY, SAYS S. L. ORR COMPANY
Featuring Gifts Of Distinction
For Everyone. Located At
509 Cherry St., Macon
This is one of the progres
sive and reliable institutions,
modern in every respect and
is headquarters for suitable
presents for every occasion.
Fair prices and quality mer
chandise have won for them
» large clientele from the sur
rounding territory.
At this season of the year
I3»is popular store is especially
prepared to serve the trade in
tiu» way of Xmas presents, and
•we wish to suggest that the
problem of what to give will
be readily and satisfactorily
WHAT BETTER XMAS GIFT THAN A GIFT FOR
THE HOME, SAYS EMPIRE FURNITURE CO.
Macon’s Leading Home Fur
at-JEters Conveniently Located
At 522 Poplar St.,
Phone 402
This is one of the leading
furniture establishments in this
s*ection carrying a most exten
sive stock and offering the
public a service that has no
.jwperior.
Empire Furniture Co., Ma
con. conveniently located, is
itttder the direction of men
who have a wide acquaintance
from people throughout the
e-wuntry, known as the makers
«f happy homes has been
DRESS UP FOR CHRISTMAS AT SNYDER’S
Conveniently Located In Ma
con At 622 Cherry
Phone 2511
At this shop are to be found
dresses, coats and suits, in all
Hue newest modes of fashion,
which have such a demand the
country over. Their stock in
cludes fur coats, cloth coats,
jaunty suits and dresses in all
the varied lines and tones
which please the eye and
charmingly adorn women.
Considered Sherman’s Intelligence
When Gen. William T. Sherman
askrd Judge S. D. Lecompte what
rumination was necessary for him
to become a lawyer, the judge re
pli ed: “None at all. I’ll admit you
on the grounds of general intelli
gence
Sir Walter Raleigh's Head
The body of Sir Walter Raleigh
vra« buried in the chancel of St.
Margaret’s church, Westminster.
His head was embalmed and kept
by his widow in a red leather bag
a» long as she lived. Her son in
herited the bag, which never left his
mother's side, but the fate of the
head of Sir Walter after it came
into his possession is not known.
t
A Strange Market
Cteie of the world’s oldest and
strangest markets is the huge out
door tamel market in Tripoli, North
Africa, which attracts more than
'.5,000 Arabs and their families each
month from all parts of the Libyan
desert. Carrying all their worldly
possessions on the backs of cam
els, these Arab nomads travel as
Ixt as 1,000 miles to sell a camel,
bscr yard-goods for clothing and
meet friends.
brought daily to dealers in
this community. Hotels and
restaurants prefer these prod
ucts also and delicatessens
handle them because they
have learned from experience
the trade demands them.
Bread, containing healthful
vitamins which the reputable
physician and dietitian con
stantly advocate, is probably
the most important item of
food in daily menus. Being so,
it is the responsibility of the
home maker to secure the loaf
which is carefully made and if
your selection is Colonial,
there is no danger of error.
The entire family enjoys
bread and the careful house
wife asks her grocer for the
brand by name. Certainly
wholesome vitamin filled, de
solved by a visit to this com
plete store. Everyone knows
that it is headquarters for Mar
vel, Longine, Elgin, and Gruen
watches, also sterling flat ware
by leading silversmiths; dia
monds a n d wedding rings.
They are this section’s head
quarters for wedding gifts.
Whether selecting jewelry
for your self, for a wedding,
birthday, or any occasion you
will find that when you make
your choice from the stock of
fered here you will not only
be choosing in good taste, but
will be selecting something
will give pleasure for years to
come.
While this store is one that,
in point of extent of stock,
serving the people over this
territory for many miles
round.
One of the important fea
tures of the business life of
any community is the outfitting
of the home. In this respect
let us direct your attention to
Empire Furniture Co.
When they started in busi
ness they decided that the best
would be none too good for
their customers and they have
conducted their large estab
lishment on this policy ever
since. They are prepared to
furnish your home complete
and their stock includes the
moderate or the more expens
Their Millinery Department is
complete, and here can be
found hats of the latest style
to suit the contours of every
face.
There is no concern more
worthy of mention in this re
view than this well known
ladies ready-to-wear store, un
der the direction of a manage
ment thoroughly conversant
with every feature of correct
styling for Milady.
We particularly call to your
attention the complete line of
everything for small women.
Where Allspice Comes From
The aromatic berries from which
allspice is made come from the
pimento tree, grown extensively on
the island of Jamaica. The export
figures reach a total of $500,000
a year. The wood of the pimento
tree is used for fine walking sticks.
It is of a hard, firm texture, and
takes an exceptionally high polish.
First Pension Law
The first pension act enacted by
congress was passed March 18, 1818. 1
It granted officers $2O a month and
privates $8 a month during life,
provided they served nine months or
more in the Continental army or
navy, or to the end of the Revolu
tionary war and could prove the
need of money.
The Sprinter's Power
Scientific studies of athletic sports
reveal that, in a 100-yard race,
which takes about 10 seconds, the
sprinter’s power reaches a peak of
eight horsepower; that nearly 95
per cent of it is used in overcoming
the frictional resistance of his own
muscles; and that the total energy
expended would lift his own weight
about 250 feet from the ground, says
Collier’s Weekly.
licious bread cannot be served
too often. It is a health stabi
lizer of the first rank.
The best grades of flour,
milk and shortenings are used
—quality is never sacrificed
for price and with bakers who
are real craftsmen in the art,
the best may be expected. Reg
ular users of famed products
are never disappointed.
Colonial bread service
stands out as one of this local
ity’s business assets. It is well
departmentalized and each
head w or k s wholeheartedly
with the management in pro
ducing products to meet the
exacting demands of the mod
ern housewife.
Leo Baking Co. wishes all
the community a Joyful
Thanksgiving.
quality of goods and workman
ship, and attractiveness of ap
pointment would compare fav
orably with the largest estab
lishments of metropolitan cen
ters, the prices are most rea
sonable. It has ever been their
object to secure a fair and hon
est profit, but never an exhorb
itant one.
Taken all in all S. L. Orr
Co. is one of the modern and
up-to-d ate establishments of
this section and has always
been known as one of the most
reliable jewelry stores in this
part of the state.
S. L. Orr Co. wishes its
many friends and customers a
joyous Thanksgiving.
ive designs, whichever you de
sire. They can furnish you a
setting of any period and their
ability to fit you in the furni
ture line is only limited by the
various styles turned out by
the American manufacturers
of today. If you are contem
plating the furnishing of a
room complete or if it is only
one or two pieces that you
want, you will be able to find
the right thing here.
For a Xmas gift that the
whole family will enjoy give
home furnishings, both useful
and lovely to look at. Thanks
giving greetings to all from
Empire Furniture Co.
They feature clothing to fit
the small, and the larger wo
men as well as the woman of
average size.
A metropolitan air pervades
this popular establishment
where misses and women are
always sure to find a wide se
lection of fashion’s smartest
creations from which to choose
the correct garment.
Mrs. Snyder and her entire
personel join in extending fe
licitations on this joyous
Thanksgiving day.
Mentions the Divining: Rod
In his book on metals, “De Re
Metallica” (1580), Georgius Agrico
la mentions the divining rod, say
ing: “A miner should be good and
serious and should not make use of
an enchanted twig. If he Is pru
dent and skilled, he should follow
the natural indications which he can
see and dig.”
Glass ‘Wears Down’ Iron
In the grinding and polishing line
of a large plate glass plant, 350
tons of sand are used daily, rang
ing from coarse sand to powder al
most fine enough to be used for
brushing your teeth. A cast iron
grinding head, wearing 24 hours a
day on the plate glass surface, must
be replaced after six days.
Draddock’s Burial Place
General Braddock was wounded
about seven miles from Fort Du
quesne (now Pittsburgh). His actu
al death occurred at Great Mead
ows, about 50 or 60 miles from
the battlefield. The body was bur
ied In the middle of the highway.
In 1823 laborers rifled the grave
and stole some of the bones. What
remained were buried at the foot of
a broad-spreading oak, about a mile
west of Fort Necessity.
WILLIAMS JEWELRY, MACON, SUGGESTS YOU SEE
THEIR STOCK XMAS GIFTS FOR ALL THE FAMILY
Located At 457 Cherry St.
Phone 737
Williams Jewelry, is quite a
factor in the social life of this
section as it is headquarters
for the very latest in vogue in
the Jewelry of the day. Fur
thermore it is a store that is
excellently appointed and car
ries a select stock of diamonds
and precious stones, the latest
designs in wrist watches, lings
of all kinds, these are all of
the very latest styles. They are
offered at prices that are very
reasonable. This store is known
as a place to secure the most
reliable jewelry.
Of course everyone knows
that it is headquarters for dia-
MACON TIRE CO. SECTION’S EXPERTS ON
RETREADING, RECAPPING AND VULCANIZING
Located In Macon At 721
With Telephone 3377
Don’t risk slick tires, take
them to this well-known con
cern and have them recapped
or retreaded by the latest tire
rebuilding method. The work
is done by experts and satis
faction is guaranteed.
There are many ways of
keeping down the expenses of
operating an automobile, and
one of these is by watching
your tires closely. Some own
ers think that as soon as the
casing shows the least sign of
wear it is dangerous to use it
longer, and hence they are al
ways complaining about the
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO, MACON’S
MOST COMPLETE SHOPPING CENTER
With Convenient Location At
552 Third St.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., by
their contact with mills and
factories and with large cash
buying, occupy the ultimate
position in economical distri
bution of merchandise, saving
the public the profits usually
going to wholesalers and mid
dlemen, while the retail profit
is minimized on account of
their large sales and small
profits.
The opening of stores all
over the country as distribu
tion centers to supplement
their large mail order business
HAVE XMAS PHOTOS MADE EARLY BY HILLYER C.
WARLICK, MACON’S LEADING PHOTOGRAPHER
Conveniently Located At 117
Cotton Ave., Phone 767
This is one of the most pro
gressive establishments in this
section and is equipped with
the latest mechanical devices
for the purpose of doing high
grade work. The proprietor
has especially prepared his
studio to take care of his cus
tomers who desire the very
best in photography.
The studio has an excellent
MACON CONCRETE PIPE CO., FAVORABLY KNOWN
IN CONNECTION WITH ALL CIVIC IMPROVEMENTS
Located In Macon At Crumps
Park—Tel—249o—
MACON CONCRETE
PIPE CO., is producer of high
grade Concrete Pipe which
have come to be recognized by
contractors and builders as the
very best and most economical
pipe to purchase, because,
they will last forever.
You only have to purchase
their Concrete Pipe once, in
stall them once and your in
stallation stands forever. They
Used Veneers for Inlay
Veneers for inlay were used b>
the ancient Egyptians.
Turkish Manna Grows on Trees
Turkish manna is a growth found
on low trees and shrubs in the Near
East, sometimes eaten by peasants
as a sweet.
monds, watches, silver, glass
ware, clocks, novelties, golden
ware and everything else that
pertains to a modern and com
plete stock of jewelry.
Williams Jewelry now has a
complete line of watches at
prices that will save you much
over some of the other down
town stores.
Every well dressed lady
should occasionally visit this
store in order to be able to
keep up with the times. With
the changing styles of the day,
when ladies wear much less
complicated attire, this store
will continually take on new
importance as more and more
jewelry will be required.
The store is in the hands of
men who do not only know
ever-increasing tire expense.
In this section old tires are
made like new at this modern
and up-to-date establishment,
which is under most efficient
and able direction. It has prov
en that recapped and retread
ed tires at this establishment
will save owmers many dollars.
Only experienced men are
found here. The manager of
the firm, has a reputation with
the American Mercantile Asso
ciation as being one of the
best, if not the best, recapping
and retreading experts in this
section. Only the most modern
and scientifically correct ma
chinery is in use and the best
work turned out. They have
recently installed a new mod
has placed them in the front
rank of operating according to
the modern economic trend.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. em
ploy all local people in the
stores and their establishment
gives employment to a number
of people, thus increasing the
payroll of this section. Their
store is an economic factor in
the progress of the community
as by figures anyone can see
that less money is, in final an
alysis, given up by the local
public than formerly. The com
munity is richer by their pres
ence here.
The store is modern in ap
pointments and an adornment
reputation for high class work
and for prompt and courteous
attention shown in each and
every particular. They finish
your photographs in the most
up-to-date manner, insuring
the best at all times. Their
prices are within reach of ev
ery one. Photographs taken at
this studio and at surrounding
territory.
Mr. Warlick makes a speci-j
alty of family groups and the
taking of children’s pictures. |
Every photographer knows
;do not crack, shrink, rot or
i crumble, are fire-proof and
will last indefinitely.
Special service and compre
-1 hensive information will be
i given prospective customers at
i all times whether the request
’ be in person, by mail or over j
i the telephone. Their reputa- j
1 tion as honest and straightfor
, ward business people extends
far and wide,
i It can be truthfully said that j
. anything in the way of Con-1
. crete Pipe can be secured of
■ithem; and you may rest assur-j
Vitamins in Asparagus
Fresh green asparagus is high in
vitamin A and a good source of vi
tamin B if properly cooked. It Is
also a good source of iron and cal
cium. It is low in carbohydrates,
so lends itself to a reducing diet if
served without butter or cream
[sauce,
the jewelry business from A
to Z, but also know the needs
of their patrons and endeavor
to supply those needs. They
are men you will like. The
proprietors are men who have
made their way in the business
world by hard work, square
dealing and careful attention
to the needs of those with
whom they deal. They have
proven loyal to all thing*
which promotes the best inter
est of the country, and their
past reputation is your guar
antee for the future.
In this review Mr. Paul
Tyner and Mr. Robert Quin
lan wish to extend their best
wishes for a joyous Thanks
giving.
fern equipment for vulcanizing
and repairing your tires.
Therefore, satisfaction is guar
anteed. It takes experience and
proper equipment to recap and
retread tires properly, and
that is why their recapping
and retreading excels. They
| save you 50% or more on tire
: costs.
In making this review we
are glad to compliment this
firm upon the very excellent
service, high grade supplies,
as well upon the fact that
they are rendering a great ser
vice to auto owners in giving
them authorative information
upon the lates t developments
,in the drift of the times in tire
1 circles.
to the city.
They feature a complete line
of sporting goods, auto tires
and accessories and complete
line of paints, hardware, fur
nishings and electrical goods.
They maintain a large mail
order warehouse where a com
plete stock is ready for immed
iate delivery. Also have a tire
and battery station where the
most rapid and efficient ser
vice is rendered.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. sug
gests that you make your
Xmas selections early while
the stock is most complete,
and wishes you all a pleasant
Thanksgiving.
that it is indeed a delicate task
to make an artistic family pic
ture.
Every woman loves a pic-
I ture. Photographs have always
| been more than a mere gift
sentiment. A birthday photo
graph for example, always de
lights, because of the sweet
significance of the occasion as
I well as the regard and endur
| ing quality of the gift itself,
so when you give, let your gift
j fulfill that existing desix-e for
! something pretty.
ed that the product will be of
the highest quality.
This policy of goods of the
highest quality, service of the
most paintaking kind, combin
ed with moderate prices, has
brought this Concrete Pipe
Company a very large patron
age and the confidence of the
entire people.
In making this annual re
view of our commercial and in
dustrial progress, the writer
wishes to compliment them up
on their success and predict
for them a future fraught with
great promise.
China Pots ‘Cook’ Glass
The first step in making fine pol
ished plate glass is to melt sand,
soda-ash, lime and other ingredient
in huge clay pots holding more than
a ton of the molten glass. These
pots, about five feet in diameter,
are made of clays as fine as '*- a
in high-grade table china. _
