Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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THE PAST IS SECURE THB FUTURE IS GOLDEN It is manifest that public sentiment favors the policy of this progressive store. Its methods, so modern in every •detail, have commanded exceptional compliments where adverse criticism was expected. Every day we are more and more •convinced that the people are with us in spirit and deed. It does seem that new patrons iu multitudes are vying with those who have been our clients for over a third of a century in demonstrating their appreciation of the efforts we are making. The comfort of customers in every way is looked to, so that purchasing is rendered pleasant as well as profitable Courtesy from employees to shoppers is a rule strongly insisted upon, and whenever a fault occurs haste will be made to rectify it. The enthusiasm always atteudaut upon a popular success inspires and dominates the head of each department, while the corps of assistant workers are equally energetic and interested. Intimate friends and merchants iu the same and other lines of business have evinced their recognition of our leader- ship by cordial and hearty congratulations. Substantial and conservative, of a high grade of excellence and in perfect taste, is the universal verdict passed upon the varied stocks and their arrangement. Beginning with the window displays, the impression is at once created that exclusive and refined ideas prevail within the portals. Rich fabrics, shimmering silks, a dainty display of ribbons, hosiery and gloves indicate the character of the entire establishment. A rear anuex is the home of the largest assortment of carpets, rug , curtains, draperies and upholstery requisites to be seen in this country, and the whole vast basement is absolutely surrendered to furniture — complete lines of all kinds. Our cash system is unsurpassed. It is as noiseless, swift and uuerring as applied electricity can make it. The facilities possessed by the store itself for retail trade is unequalled by any other building in the South. Accounts opened with responsible parties. When desiring to secure credit please give references, if it is the first transaction you have had with us. One price and plain figures. Samples cheerfully sent upon application. CHA.MBBFZIsIN-JOHNSON-L uBOSB CO. jA. tl . ]sr a? .a. .