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Show JEFFERSON MERCANTILE COMPANY i A Store With an Unexcelled Reputation that has, for Twenty-two Years, Served this Section with Hardware, Mining Supplies, Furniture and Groceries. Managed by Geo. Jefferson. The business lifetime of the average aver-age successful business in the United States is, according to government statistics, three years. There are ; many which continue to be successful success-ful for a moderately longer period, but there are only a few who are able to go past the ten year mark, and there is only a select few who pass the twenty year mark in continuous I business. To enjoy such a protracted tenure : of business success, such as the Jef-i Jef-i ferson Mercantile Company has en-I en-I joyed, is a finer tribute to their busi-I busi-I ness policy and the values represented represent-ed in their merchandise than words could convey. This company has al-i al-i ways had the best interests of this i section as a part of their business policy or else they couldn't have existed ex-isted as long as they have. They are today offering a complete line of hardware, mining supplies, furniture, staple groceries and meats. Their furniture department is an array of the most beautiful and serviceable ser-viceable furniture the market affords, and as the quality and taste used in choosinsr our furniture is of paramount para-mount importance to the cheerfulness of our homes, this is a real service. Cutlery, guns, ammunition, fishing j tackle and other sporting goods are , ail represented in choice stocks in j their hardware department. Their I grocery and meat departments are : likewise important parts of their business and are largely responsible for the popularity this firm enjoys. You will find what you want in these lines at the Jefferson Mercan-, Mercan-, tile company and we are glad to re-j re-j fer to their establishmnt as one which is a distinct credit to our city. |