Racine High School - Kipikawi Yearbook (Racine, WI)

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iiiipikatni Qhhertising tion of the shelving in a terrible condition. Bindings broken, pages torn out, backs ripped off, a miscellany of ruined books. The situation now took on a more serious aspect. Accordingly the head librarian was summoned and surveyed the shelving. Her anger at the outrage was not lessened by the information con- cerning the Austrian. A city detective was called in, and for many weeks a search was made for the Austrian, but in vain. The Austrian had disappeared. if lk lk PF ak Several months passed, and one night as the assistant climbed the long steps leading to the library entrance, prepara- tory to going on duty for the evening, he saw a man who looked a great deal like the bullet-headed Austrian. He soon lost sight of him but all evening while at Work, the thought of the Austrian kept recurring to him. He felt somehow or other that the Austrian would revisit the library, and formed a resolution that he would be there to watch the proceedings. So, when the rest of the staff had left for home, the assistant slipped back into the dark library and hid himself in the shadows near the section of shelving which had been disturbed. The minutes seemed hours to him, and having worked hard all day, the assistant caught himself dozing. In spite of his resolve to keep awake, he fell off into sleep. About midnight he awoke with a start. All about him was darkness. Through a window at the- far end of the room, a pale shaft of moonlight flickered into the room, intensifying the inky blackness. The stacks of shelving rose like spectres. The clock on the wall seemed panting in frightened jerks. Out of the awful still- ness came a gasping sigh, such as one utters when one's blood is ebbing away. Horror stricken, yet impelled by an irrestible force, the assistant groped his way cautiously to the shelving. As he drew nearer, and his eyes grew accustomed to the darkness, he descried a dark form huddled on the floor at the foot of the shelving. Cautiously advancing upon hands and knees, he soon drew near the figure, when suddenly his hand encount- ered something warm and slippery. He recoiled, sensing intuitively that it was QUALITY SERVICE PRICE Mohr-Jones Hdwe. Co. HRACINE,S LEADING HARDWARE STORE.7, WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF- Triangles Triangular Scales Drawing Ink T Squares Ruling Pens Drawing Boards Drawing Paper Tracing Cloth Irregular Curves Pencils and Erasers Thumb Tacks Map Tacks Erasing Shields PHONE 192 313 - 319 6TH STREET RACINE, Wrs. OOD ADVERTISING, properly applied at regular intervals to all points of contact, will reduce sales fric- tion just as surely as a few drops of oil, properly applied at regular intervals to all bearing surfaces, will assure constant, economic operation of factory equipment. The quality of service that has drawn many manufacturers in southern VVis- consin to Smith, McCrory 8: Company in the past year is founded on our ability to produce good advertising and apply it properly. SMITH, MCCRORY Sc CO. ADVERTISING 468 COLLEGE AVE. RACINE, WISCONSIN

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ikipikatni Qhhertising RACINE TIRE On the wings of spring comes the joy of motoring. There can be no real joy in motoring if your tires are always giving you trouble. The quality of workmanship and materials incorporated in the building of Racine Tires makes it possible for you to enjoy your motor rides to the fullest extent. Cultivate the acquaintance of the Racine Tire Dealers in this community. They will give you courteous and reliable service, and will sell you tires warranted to be free from all defects in workmanship and material. RACINE TIRE DEALERS ARE! BRIETZKE Sc PAULI ...... . . . . 510 COLLEGE AVENUE PIONEER TIRE Sc BATTERY CO. . . . . . . SIXTH AND COLLEGE WASHINGTON AUTO SERVICE CO. . . 3009 WASHINGTON AVENUE ASYLUM AVENUE GARAGE .... . . 1809 ASYLUM AVENUE SERVICE GARAGE . . . . . DOUGLAS AVENUE BE SURE THAT EVERY TIRE YOU BUY BEARS THE NAME RACINE RUBBER COMPANY, Racine, Wisconsin 16

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Zkipikatni Qhheriising 9 9 SEMON'S STYLES are known city Wide as the shoe style leaders Why? Because they are designed by the WOrld'S foremost designers of footwear. Which Means that if it is the smart styles you want go to SEMON'S X - R A Y which means Fit-no guessing-you can see for yourself how your Foot lies in the shoe. This service no EXTRA Charge. FIRST WITH THE FINEST A SERVICE HOISERY IT SEMON'S SHOE STORE SWS 221-6TH STREET PHONE 5696 F SATISFACTION Sw CARL D. SKOW LOUIS A. LARSON GEO. J. DUE CARL D. SKOW ESTABLISHED 1889 DRY GOODS Quality Merchandise at Popular Prices PHONE 2690 1314 WASHINGTON AVE. Washington Auto Service AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES EXPERT REPAIRING VULCANIZING BATTERY CHARGING GEO. E. H. NELSON PHONE 6652 3009 WASHINGTON AVE. NEAR c. N. SHORE 81 MILW. R. R. STATION RACINE, WISCONSIN