childs, r e jr
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- Name variants
- R. E. CHILDS Jr.; R. E. CHILDS, JR.; R. E. Childs Jr.; R. E. Childs, Jr.; R.E. Childs, Jr.
- Record count
- 168
- Sources
- life_events
- Places seen
- Dexter; Dexter, Missouri; Dexter, Mo.; Dexter, Stoddard Co., MO; Fredericktown
- First event date
- 1910-05-02
- Last event date
- 2014-01-28
Timeline — 123 events
- 1910-05-02 Dexter, Stoddard Co., MO. Elected Alderman from First Ward; 'reigns over the destinies of a big department store in Dexter'; resident 9 years Quote: ""R. E. Childs, Jr., and Norman D. Blue, from the First Ward""
- 1911-01-04 Dexter. Received word of brother-in-law H. T. Thompson's murder; sister Miss Agnes left for Providence Co-mentioned: Henry T. Thompson. Quote: "R. E. Childs, Jr., head of the Childs Department store at this place, received word, last week, that his brother-in-law, H. T. Thompson, the owner of the la…
- 1911-01-11 Dexter. Put on unique sale all week; with each dollar's worth of goods purchaser given an orange, some containing money from nickel to five dollar gold piece Quote: "R. E. Childs, Jr., has put on a unique sale which lasts all this week. With each dollar's worth of goods purchased at his department s…
- 1911-04-05 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr. sells "Perfection Boys' Clothing, the kind that please both boy and parent." Quote: "Perfection Boys' Clothing, the kind that please both boy and parent, sold by R. E. Childs, Jr."
- 1911-07-05 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr., of Dexter, Mo., advertises the Great July Clearance Sale, continuing until Saturday, July 15th, 1911 Quote: "THE GREAT JULY CLEARANCE SALE"
- 1911-08-16 His firm is conducting an auto contest; standings posted in the window of Childs' department store at left of main entrance; prizes include an automobile, with buggy, farm wagon, range and clock given by the Statesman Quote: "conducted by the firm of R. E. Childs, Jr."
- 1911-08-16 Dexter. General merchant at Dexter conducting the auto contest; standings published on page 3 Quote: ""R. E. Childs, Jr. ... General Merchant, Dexter""
- 1911-08-16 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr., General Merchant, is giving away an automobile in the Statesman subscription contest; subscribers get 500 votes on the buggy, farm wagon, range and clock for each $1 brought to the office Quote: "Automobile, to be given away by R. E. Childs, Jr., General Merchant"
- 1911-08-16 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr., general merchant, runs an Auto Contest with an automobile to be given away; standings of contestants published Aug. 16 (Miss Darrell making fine gains and running strong); votes earned by subscription payments and trading at Childs' department store Quote: ""Automobile, to…
- 1911-08-23 Dexter. Weekly standings of the Auto Contest conducted by the firm of R. E. Childs, Jr., posted in the window of Childs' department store at left of main entrance Quote: "The following is the standing of contestants in Auto Contest, being conducted by the firm of R. E. Childs, Jr."
- 1911-08-23 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr.'s department store is conducting the Statesman's auto contest (a Child's Auto and four fine prizes); customers get one vote per cent of cash trade at his store and are told to ask for Auto Coupons; standings printed as of Wednesday, August 23 Quote: "you get one vote for ev…
- 1911-08-23 Dexter. The firm of R. E. Childs, Jr. conducts the Statesman's auto contest; vote coupons available at Childs' department store Quote: "Is Becoming the Contest for Child's Auto and The Statesman's Four Fine Prizes"
- 1911-08-23 Dexter. Child's Auto and the Statesman's Four Fine Prizes contest continues with a change in gifts; one vote for every cent cash paid in trade at his store, and the auto contest standings are published Quote: "Mr. Childs asks us to state that you get one vote for every cent cash you pay in trade at…
- 1911-08-30 Dexter. The firm of R. E. Childs, Jr. is conducting an Auto Contest; the Aug. 30 standings were published, with an exact copy of the original hanging in the window of Childs' department store at the left of the main entrance Quote: "The following is the standing of contestants in Auto Contest, being…
- 1911-09-13 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr., tailor of Dexter, advertises made-to-order suits $13.50 and up, coats $10.00 and up Quote: "Suits: $13.50 and up Coats: 10.00 and up"
- 1911-09-13 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr.'s firm conducted an Auto Contest; standings as of Wednesday, September 13 were posted in the window of Childs' department store at the left of the main entrance. Subscriptions and job-work/advertising payments earned votes toward the automobile before October 1 Quote: ""con…
- 1911-09-13 Dexter. Tailor/clothier advertising made-to-order suits $13.50 and up, coats $10.00 and up; winter fashions on exhibit at his store Quote: "Suits: $13.50 and up. Coats: 10.00 and up."
- 1911-09-20 Dexter. The Sept. 20 standing of contestants in the Auto Contest, conducted by the firm of R. E. Childs, Jr., is printed; an exact copy of the original hangs in the window of Childs' department store at the left of the main entrance Quote: "being conducted by the firm of R. E. Childs, Jr."
- 1911-09-20 Dexter. Proprietor advertising ladies' Fall and Winter fashions, suits $13.50 and up, dresses $12 and up, coats $10 and up, skirts $5 and up Quote: "R. E. Childs, Jr., Dexter, Mo"
- 1911-09-20 Dexter. Advertised made-to-order ladies' fall and winter fashions at his Dexter store Quote: "R. E. Childs, Jr., Dexter, Mo."
- 1911-09-20 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr. of Dexter advertised made-to-order ladies' fall and winter fashions at his store: suits $13.50 and up, dresses $12 and up, coats $10.00 and up, skirts $5 and up Quote: "Come--see this magnificent line of ladies' Fall and Winter fashions now on exhibit at our store"
- 1911-10-04 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr. of Dexter advertised made-to-order ladies' fall and winter fashions: suits $13.50 and up, dresses $12 and up, coats $10.00 and up, skirts $5 and up (ad also ran Sept. 20) Quote: "So satisfaction is absolutely guaranteed"
- 1911-10-04 Dexter. Proprietor of a Dexter tailoring business advertising an exclusive arrangement with the American Ladies Tailoring Company of Chicago: suits $13.50 and up, dresses $12 and up, coats $10.00 and up, skirts $5 and up Quote: "R. E. Childs, Jr., Dexter, Mo."
- 1911-10-04 Dexter. A $900 Howard Roadster will be given away Feb. 5, 1912, to the contestant having the largest number of votes; The Dexter Statesman gives 1000 votes for every new or renewing subscriber at $1 Quote: "This $900 Howard Roadster to be Given Away"
- 1911-10-11 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr., Dexter general merchant, offers a 25 h.p. roadster automobile to be awarded Feb. 5, 1912 through The Dexter Statesman subscription vote contest; 1000 votes per $1 new or renewing subscriber Quote: "This is the Magnificent Offer of R. E. CHILDS, JR."
- 1911-10-11 Dexter. R. E. Childs Jr., Dexter's Dependable General Merchant of Dexter, Missouri, offers a Roadster automobile through a subscription-vote contest, to be awarded Feb. 5, 1912 (contest began Aug. 5) Quote: "DEXTER'S DEPENDABLE General Merchant, DEXTER, MISSOURI"
- 1911-10-11 Dexter, Missouri. R. E. Childs, Jr., general merchant of Dexter, offered a roadster automobile in a subscription contest open to everybody; the contest began Saturday, August 5, at 6 A. M., with the auto to be awarded February 5, 1912 Quote: "This Contest is open to Everybody."
- 1911-10-11 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr., Dexter's Dependable General Merchant, sponsors the Statesman's automobile subscription contest, begun Saturday, August 5 at 6 A. M.; the roadster goes to the winner on February 5, 1912; store and Statesman families are barred from the contest Quote: "This is the Magnificen…
- 1911-11-22 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr. advertisement for general merchandise in Dexter, Missouri Quote: "R. E. CHILDS, JR. General Merchandise DEXTER, MISSOURI"
- 1911-11-22 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr. offers a $900 Howard Roadster giveaway tied to Dexter Statesman subscriptions Quote: "This $900 Howard Roadster to be Given Away!"
- 1911-11-22 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr., General Merchant of Dexter, is running a subscription contest awarding a roadster automobile on February 5, 1912 Quote: "This is the Magnificent Offer of R. E. Childs, Jr., General Merchant, - - DEXTER, MISSOURI"
- 1911-11-22 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr., general merchandise dealer of Dexter, Missouri, places an advertisement recommending Henderson Corsets Quote: "R. E. CHILDS, JR. General Merchandise DEXTER, MISSOURI"
- 1911-11-22 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr., Dexter's dependable general merchant of Dexter, Missouri, is offering an automobile in a subscription contest Quote: "Dexter's Dependable General Merchant"
- 1911-11-22 Dexter. His magnificent offer: the 1912 Howard Roadster, guaranteed by a responsible company, latest model, 25 h. p. engine, made 30 miles an hour in Dunklin County sand, to be given to the winner February 5, 1912; the contest began Saturday, August 5 at 6 a. m.; the Dexter Statesman gives 5000 vote…
- 1911-11-29 Dexter. Proprietor of R. E. Childs, Jr., General Merchandise, Dexter, Missouri, advertising the latest styles of Henderson Corsets at popular prices Quote: "We offer all of the latest styles of Henderson Corsets for your selection at popular prices."
- 1911-11-29 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr., proprietor of the General Merchandise store in Dexter, Missouri, runs a display ad (his department store window displays an auto-contest entry) Quote: "R. E. CHILDS JR. General Merchandise DEXTER MISSOURI"
- 1911-11-29 Dexter. Advertised as proprietor of General Merchandise in Dexter; the ad also announces 'Santa Claus will Arrive Saturday, Dec. 9th' at the Iron Mt. Depot, with an autographed photo for everyone who meets him Quote: "R. E. CHILDS, JR. General Merchandise DEXTER, MISSOURI"
- 1911-11-29 Dexter. Standing of contestants in the Auto Contest conducted by the firm of R. E. Childs, Jr., as of Wednesday, November 15; exact copy of original hanging in the window of Childs' department store (list too blurry to transcribe) Quote: "The following is the standing of contestants in Auto Contest,…
- 1911-11-29 Dexter. The firm of R. E. Childs, Jr. is conducting an auto contest; the paper published the standing as of Wednesday, November 15, with contestants including Miss McMullin, Arthur Montgomery, Ira Miller, and Joe Stephen (names hard to read) Quote: "Santa Claus will Arrive Saturday, Dec. 9th." Quote…
- 1912-10-23 Display ad for La Vogue suits, from $15 to $22, by R.E. Childs, Jr Quote: "La Vogue Suits From $15 to $22 R.E. Childs, Jr."
- 1913-10-01 R. E. Childs, Jr., local merchant advertising La Vogue clothing at prices from $12.50 to $25.00 Quote: "At Prices From $12.50 TO $25.00 R. E. CHILDS, Jr."
- 1913-10-01 R. E. Childs, Jr. advertises clothing (La Vogue) at prices from $12.50 to $25; ad copy is cut off in the shot Quote: "R. E. CHILDS, Jr. ... At Prices From $12.50 TO $25.0"
- 1913-10-08 R. E. Childs, Jr. advertises clothing (La Vogue) at prices from $12.50 to $25; ad copy is cut off in the shot Quote: "R. E. CHILDS, Jr. ... At Prices From $12.50 TO $25.0"
- 1913-10-15 R. E. Childs, Jr. advertises LaVogue garments as the best informed choice; ad copy is cut off in the shot Quote: "Be Better The quality of LaVogue garments apparent to the casual observer"
- 1913-10-22 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr., Dexter, Missouri, advertises LaVogue garments: 'LaVogue Garments Lack None of the New Style Features.' Quote: "R. E. CHILDS, Jr. DEXTER, MISSOURI"
- 1913-10-22 Dexter. Advertisement for R. E. Childs, Jr., Dexter, Missouri, seller of LaVogue garments, on page 4 Quote: "R. E. CHILDS, Jr. / DEXTER, MISSOURI"
- 1913-10-29 R. E. Childs, Jr. advertises new LaVogue suits and coats ('See These New LaVogue Suits and Coats Tomorrow') and LaVogue garments as high class but not high priced
- 1913-11-05 Dexter. Business card advertisement for R. E. Childs, Jr., Dexter, Mo.; the trade advertised is not visible in the shot Quote: "R. E. Childs, Jr. Dexter, Mo."
- 1913-11-05 Dexter. LaVogue garments advertisement placed by Dexter merchant R. E. Childs, Jr Quote: "R. E. Childs, Jr., Dexter, Mo."
- 1913-11-05 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr., of Dexter, Mo., advertises a showing of La Vogue garments Quote: "R. E. Childs, Jr. Dexter, Mo."
- 1913-11-05 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr., Dexter, Mo., advertises LaVogue garments, style plus economy Quote: "LaVogue Garments Style Plus Economy ... R. E. Childs, Jr., Dexter, Mo."
- 1913-11-05 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr., Dexter, Mo., offers LaVeque garments: 'Thorough investigation preceded this offering of La Vogue garments.' Quote: "LaVeque Garments are Quality Clothes"
- 1913-11-05 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr. of Dexter advertises poultry (Columbian Wyandotte pullet) stock Quote: "R. E. Childs, Jr., Dexter, Mo."
- 1913-11-12 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr., proprietor of the Quality Store, announces the arrival of The New LaVogue garments, two hundred new models unpacked Quote: "The New LaVogue Garments Are Here"
- 1913-11-19 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr. of Dexter, Mo., advertises LaVogue garments as not expensive, with the latest approved fashions and superior fabrics Quote: "LaVogue Garments Are Not Expensive R. E. CHILDS, JR. Dexter. Mo."
- 1913-11-19 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr., Dexter, Mo., advertises LaVogue Garments, claiming every essential feature of high priced garments at reasonable prices Quote: "LaVogue Garments Are Not Expensive"
- 1913-11-19 Dexter. Clothier advertising latest approved fashions in superior fabrics at reasonable prices Quote: "The styles are in accord with the latest approved fashions, the fabrics of superior quality, and the workmanship flawless. Yet, prices are extremely reasonable. R. E. CHILDS, JR. Dexter, Mo."
- 1913-11-19 Dexter. Agent for LaVogue Garments, Dexter, Mo.: 'LaVogue Garments Are Not Expensive' -- latest approved fashions, superior quality fabrics, flawless workmanship at reasonable prices
- 1913-11-19 Dexter. Sells LaVogue garments, Dexter, Mo Quote: "LaVogue Garments Are Not Expensive ... R. E. CHILDS, JR., Dexter, Mo."
- 1913-11-26 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr. of Dexter advertises making Christmas gifts attractive at his expense (gift wrapping, seals, stamps, cards and tags) and LaVogue garments that lend an air of refinement Quote: "Make Your Christmas Gifts Attractive At Our Expense ... LaVogue Garments Lend an Air of Refinemen…
- 1913-12-03 Dexter. R. E. CHILDS, JR., Dexter, Mo., advertises 'LaVogue Garments are for critical dressers.' Quote: ""LaVogue Garments are for critical dressers""
- 1914-01-28 Dexter. Dexter merchant R. E. Childs, Jr. advertised a Great Clean Sweep Sale running January 31 to February 7, 1914, on overcoats, suits, shoes, dress goods, millinery, and house goods Quote: "January 31st to February 7th, 1914."
- 1914-01-28 Dexter. Dexter dry-goods house advertising a seven-day clothing sale, January 31 to February 7, 1914; proprietor R. E. Childs, Jr., of Dexter, Missouri Quote: "A seven day's Carnival Event."
- 1914-01-28 Dexter. Ran a seven-day store-wide sale January 31 to February 7, 1914 on overcoats, suits, shoes, dress goods, shirts, sweaters, millinery and more, advertised as thousands of dollars worth of goods at bargain prices, cash only, no credit Quote: "NO, this is not a broom sale."
- 1914-01-28 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr. of Dexter, Missouri advertises a Great Clean Sweep Sale running January 31st to February 7th, 1914 Quote: "GREAT CLEAN SWEEP SALE! January 31st to February 7th, 1914"
- 1914-06-03 Dexter. R. E. Childs Jr. advertises the Childs' Charity Sale: he is giving 5 cents of every dollar spent with him to any Church Society the purchaser may name; sale closes next Wednesday, June 10, 1914 Quote: "Childs' Charity Sale! Is a new thing in Dexter. He is giving 5 cents of every dollar you s…
- 1914-06-03 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr. ran a large display ad in the Dexter Statesman Quote: "This is the Best Offer this Year."
- 1914-06-03 R. E. Childs Jr. advertised a closing sale ending Wednesday June 10 1914, with men's suits and La Vogue ladies' suits at $12.98 and $10 in cash prizes to societies bringing the largest cash receipts Quote: "Sale Closes Next Wednesday, June 10, 1914"
- 1914-06-03 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr. of Dexter is running a Charity Sale, giving 5 cents of every dollar spent to any Church Society the purchaser names; dry goods, shoes and clothing cut from 10 to 25 per cent Quote: "Childs' Charity Sale!"
- 1914-07-15 Dexter. Ran a full-page ad for a mid-summer clearing sale July 18 through August 1, 1914, with reduced prices on suits, groceries, shoes, and notions Quote: "This is Strictly a CASH Sale. Goods will not be Charged at these Prices."
- 1914-07-15 Announced a sale starting July 18 and closing August 1 covering laces-embroideries, men's furnishings, and millinery Quote: "Remember this Sale starts July 18, Closes August 1"
- 1914-07-22 Advertised a store-wide sale running July 18 through August 1 with reduced prices on laces, embroideries, suit cases, shirts, millinery, and dress goods Quote: "Remember this Sale starts July 18, Closes August 1"
- 1914-12-09 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr., Dexter, Missouri runs an Early-Winter Clearing Sale beginning Saturday, December 12, 1914 and closing Thursday night, December 24, 1914; whole-page ad lists reduced prices on coats, suits, dress goods, rubber goods, hats, gloves, hosiery, shoes and toilet articles Quote: "…
- 1914-12-09 Dexter. Merchant of Dexter, Missouri; early-winter clearing sale begins Saturday, December 12, 1914 and closes Thursday night, December 24, 1914. (full-page ad) Quote: "SALE BEGINS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1914 CLOSES THURSDAY NIGHT, DECEMBER 24, 1914"
- 1914-12-16 Dexter. R. E. CHILDS, Jr., Dexter, Missouri, advertises a full-page EARLY-WINTER CLEARING SALE, begins Saturday, December 12, 1914, closes Thursday night, December 24, 1914 (strictly cash, no charges); coats, dress goods, men's suits, shoes, hats, hosiery and more Quote: "SALE BEGINS SATURDAY, DECEM…
- 1914-12-16 Dexter. Department store at Dexter, Missouri: "Early-Winter Clearing Sale" begins Saturday, December 12, 1914, and closes Thursday night, December 24, 1914; strictly a cash sale with everything reduced Quote: "SALE BEGINS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1914"
- 1915-01-07 New Year greeting advertisement thanking customers for their very liberal patronage the past year Quote: "We thank our customers for the very liberal patronage the past year and wish them all a Happy and Prosperous New Year."
- 1915-03-31 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr. advertises a line of millinery, urging shoppers not to buy an Easter hat until they have seen it Quote: "Don't buy that Easter hat until you have seen our line of Millinery. R. E. Childs, Jr."
- 1915-05-14 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr. advertises a sale Saturday May 15 to May 29 with money-saving prices on seasonable goods, and urges customers to use Home Spun Flour Quote: "Remember R. E. Child's sale from Saturday May 15 to May 29"
- 1915-05-28 Dexter. Advertises seasonable goods and bargains, urging customers to attend the sale early for pick and choice of the best goods at low prices Quote: "I can save you money"
- 1915-05-28 Invites customers to his store for the next two weeks, promising money savings Quote: "I can save you money if you will come to my store during the next two weeks." Quote: "by attending the sale at R. E. Childs Jr"
- 1915-11-19 Free tickets for the Nov. 29 moving picture show at Week's Theatre available at R. E. Childs Jr's. store, headquarters for 9 O'Clock school shoes [date from clip_id] Quote: "FREE TICKETS R. E. CHILDS JR'S. STORE FREE TICKETS HEAD QUARTERS FOR 9 O'CLOCK SCHOOL SHOES"
- 1917-06-08 Dexter. "The Store Where Your Dollar Does Double Duty" - one-week hat sale: ALL HATS 1-3 OFF ($6.00 hats cut to $4.00; 25 hats made to sell for $2.00, choice 98c) Quote: "We need the money and you need the Hats"
- 1921-04-29 Dexter. Dry goods & notions; special for Sales Day: good work shoes $2.98 Quote: "Special for Sales Day: Good Work Shoes $2.98"
- 1922-01-06 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr., dry goods and notions, Dexter; New Year greeting advertisement Quote: "R. E. Childs, Jr. Dry Goods & Notions"
- 1922-01-06 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr., as husband of the late Mrs. R. E. Childs, signed a card of thanks to all who aided her in her last illness Co-mentioned: Mrs. R. E. Childs. Quote: "As the husband, daughter and sister-in-law of Mrs. R. E. Childs we desire to extend our heartfelt thanks"
- 1924-01-11 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr., leased the building one door east of the Citizens bank from Jas. Howell with a three-year option, and bought the remainder of Howell's stock not taken by Howell & Allen; he will continue the business, though it is still for sale Co-mentioned: Jas. Howell. Quote: ""R. E. Ch…
- 1924-01-18 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr., finished moving his stock into a new location one door east of the Citizens Bank; new goods ordered and arriving daily, with prices right on everything; new Phoenix hosiery, new ginghams and percales, new spring dress goods, and a full line of McCall patterns
- 1924-03-14 St. Louis. R. E. Childs, Jr., went to St. Louis Sunday to buy goods and visit relatives Quote: "R. E. Childs, Jr., went to St. Louis Sunday, to buy goods and to visit relatives incidentally."
- 1924-04-25 R. E. Childs Jr. is a dealer in dress goods, notions, millinery and shoes Quote: "DEALER IN Dress Goods, Notions Millinery .. Shoes .."
- 1926-12-17 R. E. Childs, Jr. advertised Practical Holiday Gifts for the whole family, including boxed Christmas gifts, blankets, fancy bed spreads, bath robes, toilet sets, and shoes Quote: "Practical Holiday GIFTS For the Whole Family"
- 1927-11-18 Dexter. Joined the Dexter Red Cross for year 1928 (roll call published up to Nov. 17; roll call open till Nov. 25) Quote: "Names of persons joining the Red Cross for year 1928."
- 1928-01-20 Dexter. Dry Goods and Shoes merchant listed among the home-town merchants in the 'ARE YOU FAIR To Our Home Town MERCHANTS?' shop-at-home appeal Quote: "R. E. Childs, Jr. Dry Goods and Shoes"
- 1928-03-30 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr. was elected alderman from the First ward of Dexter at the April 5 city election, per the anniversary retrospective of the 1910 issues Quote: "R. E. Childs, Jr. and Norman D. Blue were elected aldermen from the First ward"
- 1928-09-28 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr. advertises Martha Washington shoes for women and Phoenix hosiery Quote: "Martha Washington Shoes for active women of today at R. E. CHILDS, Jr."
- 1928-10-05 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr. advertises Phoenix Hosiery and Martha Washington Shoes Quote: "If you don't buy Phoenix Hosiery from R. E. CHILDS, Jr., we both lose."
- 1928-10-12 Dexter. Phoenix Hosiery and Martha Washington Shoes for active women of today; If you don't buy Phoenix Hosiery from R. E. CHILDS, Jr., we both lose
- 1928-10-26 Dexter. Advertisement: 'If you don't buy Phoenix Hosiery from R. E. CHILDS, Jr., we both lose.'
- 1928-11-16 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr. advertises Phoenix Hosiery: 'If you don't buy Phoenix Hosiery from R. E. CHILDS, Jr., we both lose.'
- 1928-11-23 Dexter. R. E. Childs Jr. sells Phoenix Hosiery and Martha Washington Shoes Quote: "If you don't buy Phoenix Hosiery from R. E. CHILDS, Jr., we both lose."
- 1928-11-30 Dexter. After 28 years in business in Dexter, R. E. Childs, Jr. is closing out his stock through the Lincoln Sales Corporation of Lincoln, Neb.; J. F. Kuhl will conduct the Closing Out Sale starting 9 a.m. Saturday; Childs expects to keep making his home in Dexter Co-mentioned: J. F. Kuhl. Quote: "A…
- 1928-12-14 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr., Dexter, advertises a close-out sale ending Christmas Eve with hundreds of bargains left at a saving of 20 to 50 per cent Quote: "JUST A FEW MORE DAYS In Which to Buy Merchandise at CLOSE OUT PRICES This Sale Ends Christmas Eve"
- 1929-03-08 Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr. advertises a special on everything for Saturday Quote: "SPECIAL ON EVERYTHING FOR SATURDAY"
- 1929-03-29 Fredericktown. R. E. Childs, Jr., a prominent Dexter merchant, and Mrs. Mary Copeland, prominent in social and church circles, left Dexter Monday morning for St. Louis and were married at Fredericktown, arriving in St. Louis as Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Childs, Jr.; Mr. Childs has been a Dexter citizen sin…
- 1929-08-30 Dexter. Subscribed to the No. 1 dairy-promotion advertising page (first of a monthly series running September through January) published by Stoddard County business men in the interests of dairying; money raised above the cost of advertising space goes to the County Agricultural Extension Committee…
- 1929-12-13 Dexter. Christmas ad: ladies' and misses' hose, men's and boys' sox, gloves, umbrellas, ties and mufflers, suit cases, handkerchiefs, house slippers, rubber boots, sweaters; R.E. Childs, Jr Quote: "YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU HAVE SEEN THESE GIFTS AT R.E.CHILDS,Jr."
- 1929-12-20 R. E. Childs, Jr. published Greetings of the Yuletide Season thanking patrons Quote: "Greetings of the Yuletide Season ... R. E. Childs, Jr."
- 1930-01-10 Dexter. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Childs, Jr. entertained the families of Messrs. Lee Williams, Sam Williams, Dwight Colbert and G. A. Copeland Sunday with a turkey dinner with all the trimmings; twenty guests in all Co-mentioned: Mrs. R. E. Childs. Quote: "There were twenty guests in all."
- 1930-04-04 Dexter. In business in Dexter 20 years (10 years by 1910); Martha Washington shoes for ladies, McCall's patterns, Phoenix hosiery, Henderson corsets, and a general line of piece goods and notions Quote: "R. E. CHILDS, Jr. HAD BEEN IN BUSINESS IN DEXTER FOR 10 YEARS"
- 1930-08-01 Dexter. Fifteen-day special sale of ladies' silk dresses at $5.95, starting Friday, August 1st; sizes 16 to 44 Quote: "SPECIAL SALE of LADIES' SILK DRESSES for 15 days only"
- 1930-08-29 Dexter. Advertises another shipment of $5.95 silk dresses in silk crepes, tub silks and georgettes Quote: "Another Shipment of Those Extra Value $5.95 SILK DRESSES"
- 1930-12-12 Dexter. One of the Dexter merchants pushing big Christmas sales; the item notes it is 'the first sale White's have had in ten years.' Quote: "R. E. Childs, Jr., Clowe's and Ira White's stores are all pushing big sales with fine success."
- 1930-12-12 Dexter. One of seven men humorously initiated into the B. I. L.'s by Mr. Sherwood at the P.E.O. banquet Wednesday evening Quote: "There was a humorous initiation of seven men into the B. I. L.'s, by Mr. Sherwood"
- 1930-12-19 R. E. Childs Jr.'s Pre-Holiday Sale is still on and will continue until Christmas Eve night, with holiday goods and regular stock all reduced Quote: "IS STILL ON, AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL CHRISTMAS EVE NIGHT"
- 1931-03-27 Dexter. Mrs. R. E. Childs, Jr., was hostess to the P. E. O.'s Friday afternoon, March 27; Mrs. D. C. Steele was the leader and the topic was 'Boston—Old and New,' with eleven members present Co-mentioned: D. C. Steele. Quote: "P. E. O. MEETING"
- 1931-08-07 Dexter, Mo.. Subscribers renewing in the past week: R. E. Childs, Jr., Morehouse; "prompt" Clarence L. Keaton, Cairo; Mrs. W. Griffin, Cairo; Nelson Turner, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. N. M. Turner, Chicago, Ill.; Frank Asa, Bonne Terre; Roy Carney, Cape Girardeau; Geo. V. Hinkham, West Liberty Co-mentioned…
- 1931-12-18 Dexter. Pre-Christmas sale now on and lasting until Christmas Quote: "Come in and be convinced"
- 1931-12-18 Dexter. Pre-Christmas sale now on and lasting until Christmas, advertised as gifts for every member of the family Quote: "Christmas Shoppers: The chance to Save on Gifts for every member of the family"
- 2014-01-28 Dexter. 'Great Clean Sweep Sale' at Dexter, Missouri, January 31st to February 7th, 1914; advertised goods include overcoats and suits, shoes, La Vogue coats and suits, rubber goods, dress goods, shirts, sweaters, trunks, suit cases and traveling bags, embroidery and laces Quote: "GREAT CLEAN SWEEP…
- (undated) Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr., advertises appreciated Christmas gifts: Phoenix silk hose and sox, fancy handkerchiefs, neckties, gloves, leather traveling bags, suit cases, hat boxes Quote: "FOR APPRECIATED XMAS. GIFTS"
- (undated) Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr. advertised Christmas gifts for all at Santa Claus' Headquarters: Phoenix silk hose, vests and bloomers, gloves, handkerchiefs, bags, hat boxes, neckties, slippers and sweaters for the family, plus early spring hats just received Quote: "Santa Claus' Headquarters ... Xmas. G…
- (undated) R. E. Childs Jr. offers a Bush & Gerts piano, good as new, for $200 Quote: "Bush & Gerts Piano, good as new, $200. See R. E. CHILDS, Jr." Quote: "FOR SALE—84-piece Haviland China set, $80.00. See R. E. CHILDS Jr."
- (undated) Dexter. R. E. Childs, Jr. advertises grocery bargains at his bargain counter and new goods in his dry goods department Quote: "See the Grocery bargains on our bargain counter. R. E. CHILDS, Jr."
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