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I; ANNUAL ADVERTISING FEATURE SECTION THE CAMDEN CHRONICLE f. . 1 ' Sm ggjij . 1 1 _ 1 1 11 ?..i. T . ,, t Camden, South Carolina, hovduiW Copyrighted 1931 by J. Wejrreo Butler I ' I II ' ? ' " ' . ' ' ' quality bakery QfUr$ B?tl?r Brwit mJ t)?liciou> Pi?, AM C'?L???All Prwiwu Arm Slo|tk?d AM Mmdm Accordingly To h TmmUd Kocipo# Of TWa Widely Known Finn?|ngrMio?U Aro Of ffrat Quality And All Arm T?aU<| Many Than? All Product* Baked f Dally?Their Brand Staya Frath Longer and Makaa Batter Toaat?la A Modern Bakery And The Peraoni* fie at ion Of Janltatloar?Located At | 1517 Main?St., Columbia?Phone 7-2257. \ Quality Bakery has attained outstandF ing prominence by supplying excellent f bakery products to the people in this section of the state. This splendidly, equipped bakery has Mhe latest af.moftern appliAnc.es for the wrapping and handling of all their food products. Their clean method of mixing and the accuracy of the proportions of bread gni j&keTormulas make them recognized producers of fine bread and delicious cakes. "They are situated hfr a building that -was especially designed ton their special nreds. The baking is done by a cleaner method than ey^h the most' exacting nhealth regulations require. . They use every precaution in the baking of their products and the most fastidious epicurean may eat their clean products with the relish of satisfaction. ? Bread is the real staff of life. Their original method of baking gives^it iqpre food value and a better flavor. Tfce cells in the bread are a superior feature to make it stay fresh longer and make better toast. They make a specialty of cakes'for weddings, bridge parties, banquets,, spedil luncheons or children's parties. They ! assist all those planning these social affairs by suggesting the more suitable deqps for the larger cakes or in the selectee of an assortment of the smaller i aits or favors. pThe rolling equipment of this bakery J- consists of several fast delivery trucks thtir individual^ products. These dust r proof trucks leave the bakery at frequent intervals and in time to deliver fresh ' products to the buyers. ;^|n reviewing The forward progress of the surrounding territory, we compliment Quality Bakery upon the splendid part they are taking in providing our tables with first quality bakery products and -torrmmmnwl thflm tn ntir rMrVfy, ' .-n- {, ? ' : "Alice? Why, she is just a child of ^convention 1'- e ?fr r "Republican or Democratic?''?Virfinia Reel. ? ?. He: It's wonderful how my hair parts ouctly in the middle. 1 She: Yes, on dead center, as it were.?. Cornell Widow. K Prof: Where did the word exaggerate (tiginate? Cub Student: In a newspaper office. -Oklahoma Whirlwind. - '"Mother thinks because you're an actor dut you're effeminate." "Well, 1 suppose I am, compared to Wr mothers'?Goblin. CAMD EN And Surrounding Territory tTH^S. PROGRESS I yp CI TY ranks as one of the most important in its class in the nation. Much of the wealth antl prestige it has attained is due fe the wonderful agricultural and dairy farms as well as the many industrial plants located in this part of the state. . . ; The splendid climate is a potent factor in its steady growth, as many people who have Ifved in the less favored cities prefer this section of the country to any ^other place in jvhich they have lived. RAILROAD FACILITIES ? S.,,-. ... . * ' \ THE RAILROAD FACILITIES are extra good both in passenger and freight service. Great cicdit must be given to the early growth for the prominence it has achieved in railroad circles and through its splendid advantages as a shipping center. v BEAUTIFUL HOMES AND CHURCHES THE CITY is noted as one of many fine, beautiful homes and churches. The churches are many and include most every denomination. Its citizens >iTe staunch boosters for-all the surrounding territory and will |work for any good movement that will help this part of the state. The c\yic c]ubs are gj^tive and continually work for the best interest of" the community. Several of the citizens hAve achieve^ prominence in igdus[ trial, commercial, fraternal, church, professional and political circIpp'thaT*reflect-to fee credit of this entire section. - * v ~ * .... HOTELS V THE LODGING PLACES AND HOTELS are pointed out as comparing favorably with cities of much larger population. The restaurants are models of the various types of the modern American restaurants. The department stores and other establishments dr#w people every week from all parts of the state by the large sums they spend in advertising their different commodities. [T ' AMUSEMENTS THE AMUSEMENTS are always sure to be interesting to the thousimdi of weekly visitors who pass through^kmfcStop for a visit. The movie-fans are offered a variety of entertainment in the photoplay porductions. The athletic events staged at different intervals are well advertised and draw many people from all the surrounding territory. A ^ - - TOURIST CITY THE CITY is well and favorably known as a tourist city. Many of the tourists arriving for the first time speak highly of its many natural and mammade advantages and carry abroad a glowing story of tribute to this enterprising city that invites many new people to visit here yearly. The many interesting modetn and historical sights to be ?pen here also attract people from near and far distances t? .SfifiL them and? it is a tradition of the city that there is always something interesting to see and learn while here. 381 SCHOOLS AND HOSPITALS THE EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGES are well known to all. Tfafe schools are models of modernism and the -supervision and teaching staff are equal to the best in the country. The hospitals are institutions that attract the attention of leaders in the medical profesSibn from all parts of the state. - ; t * . '* ' v_l . . * --- t - ' ' I * - " 17* CLIMATE AND POSStBllITIES THE CITY is endowed by nature with a good climate and a-temperate rainfall . It is geographically, located where a short ride by rail, auto or airplane places it in touch with the pulse of the nation. .Its forward progress is aided by its commercial, industrial, educational and financial standing and is sure to make great strides in the next decade. / ~ .. . ? . _ ' ... .. . <>' -| m-nrtn ??- ^ - - ?? 1 I NOTICE This publication is copyrighted in accordance with -Jhe Acts of /Congress relating thereto, and a reward wiii be paid to anyone reporting an ^infringement of any of the copyrighted articles constituting this "edifldh **" "" Address P. O. Box 171, Atlanta, Ga. STORK'S FLOWER SHOP Offen An Exceptionally Beautiful Line Of Flowers For All -Occasions?The Most Original Effects For Church Or Home Wedding!?rCqrJ^gjgjsrs Potted Plants?-They Specialise In Floral Designs, Careful Selected, Artistically Arranged And Properly Presented?.-Order* Telegraphed Or Shipped Any Place?Any Time?-Under The Personal Direction Of Mr. Stork?Located At 823 Laurens St., ColunVit-?Phone 7864. Storks Flower Shop enjoys a patron a?e that extends all over this section . Jnd has a reputation of having beautiful s flowers at all seasons of the year, t rhe receiving of cut flowers or potted ^pjants is very pleasing to everyone and carries the sentiment of love, esteem, 5 0r friendship that lingers long after the !Have withered aWay. "Say it Hwers" is a most appropriate *< ' H anager of this popular flower Bent is a kading expert in the v uses of flowers and the places in with the social, business and Bal life of the day. His advice Bften sought by those who ire some special occasion where Borations play a prominent part, usy floral shop sends out many iy designed floral pieces every t are made for special occasions dings, Utthdqf parttesjjndu*; ciscs, fagheons, teas, reception, think of when beautiful flowers are desired for the sick room, funerals or special functions. Their facilities for the keeping of cut flowers is of ttavery best: No matter what the time flfkhe season of the year, their customers will have the opportunity to select the many varieties of beautiful cut flowers.' When you give this establishment an order for flowers or a floral decoration you have the feeling of certainty that you have left the matter in the hands of artists who love to%create original designs. The customers recognize the hand of the artist in the many original arrangements of flowers for socftri events or a | funeral. You can see their flowers at nearly all the funerals of prominent peo-j Ple^ -In this review of ogr forward progress, we wish to compHwent the Stork's Flower Shop upon their beautiful flowers and excellent serriot and to ?y tuwT work is a aoorce of great pride and credit to this section of the state. HOME STORES r .. .v- o* V - A With 30 Conveniently Located Stores They Enjoy A Large Patronage?Thsy Help The Housewife To Stay Within The Limits Of The Family Budget ?Offer A Quality Line Of Staple And Fancy Groceries At Low Prices? Under The Direction Of Mr. R. E. Ebert, President, Whose Career Rep* resents One Of The Most Outstanding Examples Of The Great Possibilities For Success In This Section?He li A Nathre Of This' Section And Founded The Organisation By A Small Beginning Only A Few Years AgoThru Progressive Efforts And Straight-Forward Dealings With Customers, He Has Built Up One Of The Largest And Strongest Organisations Of Its Kind In This Section Of The Country?His Policy Of Sharing The Benefits O^JTieir Great Purchasing Power Has Won For Them The Liberal Support Of The People?Executive Offices Located At Columbia, S. C. ! - . , . The grocery business is one that holds the interest of people all the year around and the Home Stores ai? among the fore-; most firms in this section. They have many departments and carry the very best in all lines. They are leaders in staples and fancy groceries and their stock includes fresh vegetables and choice fruits The advent of motor transportation has greatly enlarged their traJe territory and they take full advantage of the opportunity to sefve?more people. They keep the fruit knd vegetable de-j partments well stocked In . and out of season. Customers enjoy trading here as they can get everything desired at this modern store. [ They offer tropical fruits and vegetables when local and Northern markets are not available. Thus, their customers have the opportunity of buying the best in variety and choice st?Jt at all times of the year. The staple grocery department is very popular with the old and new customers. They carry complete lines of well known brands and sell at consistently low prices. The stoclt Is attractively displayed and customers are given the opportunity to make their own selections If they desire it. 7 ?"Tlttr stuic fiitbits are the -hrteat-o* modem equipment and an so arranged that clerks can quickly we the cuaJ - * tomers. The excellent arrangement of all stock is a great aid to the housewife as it suggest?"IWany tasty Todds for the daily menu. They buy in large quantities and secure the lowest prices on all goods. The customers are given the benefits of the | savings and this is why this store is so [ popular with intelligent "buyers, j The managers and assistants are courteous and have a wide experience in every branch of the business. Many customers telephone or ask them in person for suggestions of what to cook for lunch or dinner, as well ps what to serve at bridge or tea parties. This feature of their service has contributed in no small degree to tf?c daily Increase of patrons. The Home Stores are well known as friendly grocery starts where quality is of the best, prices are low, and the service supreme. They have built a large business by solving the problem of helping tOTimelligent Housewife to keep the food m within the limits of the family budget. In this review of the forward prog ress of this territory we are glad tc compliment the Home Stores fortheii foresight' in staying a little ahead o the timt!s in appointment, service am quality and we refer them to oaf tw3 era as a place where it is a pleasuri to trade. WEBB'S ART STORE Offers A CoupUt* S?rvic? In The Interior Decoration Of Homo*?Specialise* In Wall Paper Hanging And Woodwork Paint!Ac?A Largo And Beautiful Assortment Of Domestic And Imported Wall Papers ^ady For Your Selection?Features Picture Frames And Moulding Works?All Prieea Reasonable?"Do Any Work, Anywhere"?Under The Personal Direction v Of Mr. Webb?Located At 16S0 Taylor Street, Columbia-?Phone 4946. I'nusual praise has been bestowed upon Webb's Art Store for the efttllent interior decorating work they have done in many homes and buildings in this section of the state. Mr. Webb has hail a long and varied experience in making the. interior of homes more beautiful. He is recognized as an authority in his line and many of his patrons speak with pride when they say he did the interior decorating work in their homes. The wisdom of employing the efficient services of this firm is shown J>y the large business done yearly. They have iftfcial aptitude for thi^work and the honje owner receives th^full benefit of artistic taste and deep study of the subject. All work is executed with the skill and good taste that reflects the impression of refinement and culture upon the people, living in the home. They offer a large and choice selec- j tion of the many new designs and patterns in wall paper. A variety of stock is carried ranging from the cheapest that is good to the best made, and the quality ami colors that will suit the most humble home or the palatial mansion, Through expert knowledge of wall paper, they provide the opportunity for you to beautify your home in a manner equal to the finest homes the world over. When the living, bed, dining rooms or library is wall papered with the new patterns showli at this establishment and the interior woodwork trimmed to harmonize, the room will appear half furnished, although no furniture is placed , in it. When they finish with your rooms * everything will be in perfect harmony with the home and its environs. The success of this firm has come thru the application of good taste, and a thorough knowledge of making the most of their art. ; In making a comprehensive survey of_ the progress of this part"ioPthe 'kWe. we find that Webb's Art fstpre is playing a large part in the devcldpfrieni of many . " beautiful homes over this section and desire to ..recommend their^ excellent ~ services'and high quality products to our readers. LAKE^VlEW TEA ROOM y - . ' ----- >- Is An Ideal Place To Spend A Few Cheerful HoUI*-4Nnh| And Dancing- ? They Feature Spe^jpl Chicken And Steak Dinners And Dancing Every Night?Call Them For Reservations?Under The Direction Of Mrs. Harmon?Located At Lake View, A Few Minutes' Ride From Columbia? Phone 4447. Lake View Tea Room, is a popular rendezvous for those who wish to spend a few hours in recreation arid forget the worries of the humdrum of business and household duties. ___ ' This well-appointed place is conducted in a manner1 that appeals to the amusement loving public. It is just the place to get a special appetizing dinner or an after theatre supper. The entertainment is novel and different from the commonplace amusements. 0 Their dinners are known, by hundreds ! to be extra fine. Much credit must biT given to the chef for the tasty way he prepares all foods and especially the setups for banquets and family parties. There is an atmosphere of congeniality about this place that strangers meeting there for the first time become good friends, yet there is always the evidence* of culture and refinement. The manager knows what the city and tourist gu&ts enjoy in the way of food and entertainment and provides both in variety and color in a manner that is very pleasing to. their regular customers and transit guests. With the food cooked just right, service excellent, jo. vial company, twinkling lights, inspiring music and gay laughter all the v^rrles of the day are forgotten, Z IhcL_iircd brain is relieved of mental strain and the guest is better fortified for the conquests of the morrow. They have a splendid floor for d^nc- ing. The musical selections ire for )the .4 most part left to the guests; to give them~~ the opportunity to dance the kind of dances they enjoy the more. The popular?people fr6m all over the suFfounding territory spend-many happy hours at this popular rendezvous; Lake View is easily accessible with ~ good roads leading to it from, most * everywhere. There is plenty of parking space for everyone. An attendant is ready to take care of the cars. The management is to be complimented upon the success they enjoy and we take this opportunity to recommend the Lake View Tea Room to our readers as an ideal place to while away twip or three pleasant hours at a small cost. DIXIE RADIO STORE Specialize* In Repairing All Make* Of Radios?Modern Equipment And Expert . Technicians Employed?Dealers For The Famous Sparton And Zenith Radio Receivers?Operates One Of The Finest Public Address Systems In The r State?Managers Of Assembly Halls, Celebrations, Fairs, Etc., Desiring To ^ Rent This Kind Of Service, Phone Or Write?Under Persona^ Direction Of Mr. Bennie Krell, "The Radio Doctor"?Located 1238 Hampton St.? . Columbia?Phone 4070. __ j The Dixie Radio Store not only serve their immediate community, but people from a radius of 75 to 100 miles around send their radio sets to them for repairs, as they have the equipment and highly trained technicians to do work that many dealers in smaller towns are unable to accomplish. They have a radio laboratory that is complete in every detail with all the! electrical and other articles of equipment necessary to repair any make or model radio set and if necessary build you one t from the ground up. The manager and i several assistants have the unusual me chanical skill to sometimes merely turn : a screw or adjust a wire and have your^ set operating perfectly. They carry a ( complete line of parts for sets, too, and ' can make replacements if necessary. When they finish with your set if will answer the twist of the amateur. > A decade ago, when tfifere was an imr portant speech or entertainment to be f given, nearly everyone in the community 1 arrived early. Many times there would - be i mad scramble for the front row t Maty. The Infirm, or^the hrte arrivals, either did not get inskle the building 4 or had to sit so far away they could -^r- T " ' v , - * not hear the speech or program. The advance of electrical science hae& made such inconvenience no longer necessary. With the public address; system furnished By tTns concerjV tHevofe.o? the speaker, or the melody of the imr~~ sicians, is greatly amplified. The loud speakers are so placed about the building and premises, that everyone in the audi-, cnce of thousands of people can hear every sounds T' Their public address System is portab!^ and can be transported in their trucks to any part of the country on short notice, The charges for this service we very reasonable. .. Mr. Bennie Krell, the manager, has been a keen student of radio and has watched its development -for several years. He was one of the very first in Columbia and, the stkte of South Carolina* to begin the repairing and servicing of radio sets and is recognized today by the manufacturers and dealers as an authority on radio engineering. In this review of our forward progress we are glad to compliment the Dixie Radio Store upon the completeness of their service and recommend them to' our i readers in this section of the state. V v k. ; i.'