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• No "X" Needed to Mark Crime Spot W ' * *tj&: This is the scene of today's price murder. It is the P. M: Justen Furniture- Co.. where everything went down under the slashing red pencil of E. F. Coates. Tomorrow customers are expected to visit the cost-slaying sce'ne and take advantage of the bargains guaranteed to prove that this type of crime pays off. The exact route the murderer followed when he entered the store to commit the hideous crime is shown by the X mark8 on the" sidewalk ia the store picture above. CasteaMrti Advised Drat Kffp This Falcr Your Hat This is the event that will «et the pace of '50: You've learned to expect big savings when you buy in McHenry.--This "murder' won't disappoint you. Tell your friends--even your enemies-- about this startling price murder. 'No matter where you live, if you are within driving distance of McHenry, the savings you make on any item will more than make up for your transportation costs. They'll 'be talking about this "price murder" for months to come--be sure that you c*B say, "I vu there!" • • . « Beporter Say* "It's Crtae of Special: First reports emanating from P. M. Justen Furniture Co., "Murder Sale" began to unfold the full significance of this sensational MURDER - SALE STARTS JULY 14th Ends ' JULY 22nd event. It's Happy New year, one account related for the lucky customers who profit by this "murder". The price knifing extends throughout the entire store, with the exception of fair-traded merchandise. This is the time to break your piggy-bank and share in the savings. Newlyweds, apartment house owners, farmers, city residents-- evervoiie who can ambulate should make a B-Line for P. M. Justen Furniture Co., 523 W. Main St. Merchandise victims of the mass murded were being, displayed throughout the store; Identified by red and white tags, all items are plainly marked. Called the'"Crime of '50" the murder sale will (let the pace in savings this year. .., Xadrer Developments Capture Spotlight The startling developments of the sensational P. fil.. Justen Furniture Co. "murder" sale have focused the eyes of uie communitv on this local event, py^passin the action of the "cold war", high cost of living, and other news events. Attention is expected to return to international and national happenings after the conclusion of the "murdet sale". Murderer Confesses E. F. Coated today admitted that he was responsible for the mass 'murder of prices in the furniture ! store at 523 West Main street. The motive was an over-abundance of merchandise." ~ -- McHenry was the scene of a mass murder today at P. M. Justen Furniture Co., 523 W. Main Street. The tragedy was described as one of the most shattering in history A chain of events leading to the unprecedented knifings began in the firms office during inventory last week. The confessed murderer, E. F. Coates, said his only alibi was a steady increase in inventory records. "Merchandise was piling up in all sections of the store," he declared, "Space was so limited that I couldn't stand it any longer." So. Mr. Coates grabbed the nearest weapon and without warning attacked practically every, piece of merchandise in sight. He went from one en*", of the store to the other. As he slashed ahead little was spared. Even innocent uncrated stock was among the victims. It was drastic. The result could only be described as premeditated murder. The ruthless cutting had touched everything-- lamps, summer furniture, rug6v bedding -- nothing escaped. /'V As the story of tliis criitoe spreads, groups are expected to visit the scene--beginning tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock. The murder victims will be plainly marked with large white tags for easy identification. But this ia hardly necessary since the entire store contents were vietina oft the attack. . Murderer . • iV' 'i minding the mass murder in the store at 523 W. Main St., boasted today that the price-slashing plot was budget perfect. "But it was only after I found that there was no less drastic action possible", he amended. "It was the suspense of having no place to put further shipments that touched off my cutting wave against price tags." Mr. Coates was ahje to discuss the attack on the stock calmly, although the ordeal had been unnerving. He said that Dan Justen agreed to become an accessory after the fact. Before the action took place . Mr. Coates began wondering about the low prices of ten years ago. The records of these prices fanned his idea into reality. A conference was called and the murder series put into execution. Prices sagged, drooped and tumbled to unheard of levels. Mr. Coates led the anslaught on merchandise with prices fafling before his knife. The slaughter included everything--bedroom suites, living room suites, dining sets, tables--'nothing was spared. When the confusion cleared and [ the job was completed, Mr. Coates ' smiled grimly and surveyed what ! had been done. I "Ma.one-will believe it."-he said, I "There are bargains that you could not1 trace down any further. Customers old and ne\(r will be shocked at this murder." 'lUiri In an exclusive interview E. F. Coates, who confessed to master- SlanffH^ei' extendh Thr» Entire Store From wall to wall, and basement to main floor the "murder" sale covers the entire P. M. Justen Furniture Co. Elsewhere on the page are descriptions of actual merchandise that suffered the knifing during the murder ordeal. For the sake of your pocketbooks, you are urged to relax--snuggle back in your easy chair-- and read ewer? item. Startling Developments Recent and startling develop. UliED'd -lyi, Jl ments in the murder case involving E. F. Coates and prices in P. M. Justen Furniture Coi have been released by investigators. Customers who went oret the facts carefully report that every thing has been touched--in fact slashed. The event has attracted attention throughout the area, und well-informed sources indicate! it was the most shocking attack on prices in recent retail history. Witnesses have reported savings up to 50 per cent. The mass cuts were attributed to an over crowded store and a steady Increase in inventory records which led Mr. Cotftes to his rampage. Murder Witness Visibly shocked at the knifing was Daniel A. Justen. lie witnessed the ruthless cutting of costs and said it was the most startling event of its kind in recent history. 3fo Shots Fired There were no screams, no shots, nor stealthy footsteps, but the murder at P. M. Justen Furniture Co., was nonetheless satisfactorily startling. Those to be satisfied are the customers and they will not be disappointed. Your friends will want to hear about it, so relate the details of this price murder, and let them examine the evidence. Everyone will want to say they were there. So If you are within driving distance of McHenry, visit the scene of the crime and come away with some of the largest values ever seen in the history of selling at "cut costs. These prices are slashed beyond identifying with any others. •- This Crime Pays This is one crime that p^ys. It is the murder of prices at the P. M. Justen Furniture Co.,/ 523 West Main street, McHenry, 111. It is no mystery,. although some of the price tag evidence may seem a little baffling. The reductions run into Hundreds of dollars; represen'/ ng customer savings in the same bracket. Exhibits are at the bottom of Gloomy for those who miss this sale, bright and sqnny for the lucky enstomers who participate In the saving!*. Temperature -- Riling Prices -- Dropping the page where you can examine the facts closely and draw your own conclusions. So study this murder diagram, and let your budget be the judge. Relax and detect the values in every item. It will take little sleuthing to discover that this is sensational. Perhaps you wish to visit the scene of the crime on furniture. The victims of this mass price killing wilK make it a pleasure. Whether you live in a trailer or a 20-room mansion, the casualties are well worth taking home with pride. i Everything except nationally fair-traded items are among the victims. Hundreds of items bear big red and white tags that identify them. , • " ' ; i 0 Was Present During - Mass Murder < " I was there when gasped D. A. Justen. He was ob- j viously unnerved by the cold mur • < der of prices by E. F. Coates. When questioned, he said he could hardly believe it when he was asked to take part in the scheme proposed by Mr. Coates. "But I did" he added. "And I'm not sorry. It wasn't so h«rd after < the first few slashes." Describing t/he sensational slaying of budget problems, Mr. Justen said it began when Mr. Coates discovered he would not have room for incoming shipments. "I still didn't think that was a water-tight alibi", Dan related, "However, I finally was convinced that the motive was adequate and I went to work as an accomplice." Dan still can't quite believe It, regardless of his more or less calm attitude at present. He admitted bein#r dumbfounded, perplexed and astonished. "Our prices were already low." he concluded, "and now -they are hacked beyond recognition." X COME IN AND SEE THE VICTIMS! IN EVERY DEPARTMENT! MURDER IN EVERY DEPARTMENT! IT'S MURDER - LOOK ATTHESE SLAUGHTERED PRICES CASUALIT* LIST All Calif.--Asia Peel Cane SUMMER FURNITURE 30% OFF •| Seven Foot f-tAWN UMBRELLAS 20% OFF ALL SUMMER CHAIRS 50% OFF Wr-t % Flourescent Floor Lamps Reg. $34.95--NOW $24.85 One All Metal Glider Reg. $24.50--NOW $17.00 Hammocks -- 50% OFF -- 40% OFF 2-Pc. KROEHLER Grey Friese LIVING ROOM SUITE Regular $219.00 NOW $175.00 KROEHLER - LIMED OAK - 4-pc. BEDROOM SUITE Vanity, Bench, Bed and Chest Regular $245.00 NOW $175.00 KROEHLER - WALNUT DOUBLE DRESSER SUITE Regular $189.00 ..........l. NOW $149.00 SIMMONS INNERSPRING MATRESSES Regular $28.00 NQW M19M METAL SPRNG FRAMES Regular $8.50 ;...„ NOW $6.50 NOW $13.00 FELT MATTRESSES Regular $19.00 TWO SIMMONS TWIN SIZE BOX SPRING and MATTRESS UNITS Reg. $99X10 ea. Now $75.00 eat. KROEHLER - GREY FINISH BEDROOM SUITS Solid Qak -Qrtofo C)lMt an4 Bad Regular $172»^K)i NOW $122.00 3-Pc. S0UD*-MAPI£ BED9OQM..S0ITE item ci** Regular $198.00 NOW $159.00 HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS IN REDUCTIONS KROEHLER - 3-pc. Solid Maple BEDROOM SUITE Bad. Drassar, Mirror and Ch.il Regular $150.00 NOW $105.00 ONE ODD MAPLE DRESSER Regular $49.00 NOW $37.00 ,v,. I ft" Howell Dinette Set Red Oral Table 30" Wide Reg. $87.00 NOW $67.50 Grey Formica Top Table with 4 Chairs Beg. $84.00 NOW $62.00 1--SIMMONS SPONGE BUB53g» J^TTRESS Regular $59.50 . NOW $49.50 1--FULL SIZE FELT MATTRESS Regular $39.50 ..i NOW $27.50 EXTRA FIRM ORTHEPEDIC MATTRESSES Reg. $49.50 Now $34.50 JFlbre Wardrobes $6.00 ALL PRICES SLASHED Red Duraa PULL-UP CHAIR $32.50 _ NOW $24.00 Two Round End Tables Solid Walnut $17.50--NOW $1040 Liberal Tarn* CO all m MAHOGONY DINETTE SET Two Pedslal Tabla with 4 Chain Regular $87.50 ..... NOW <8pl00 THREE PEDSTAL DROP LEAF TABLE Regular $82.50 NOW $5&50 •• MAHAGONY GREDENZA Regular $84.00 .1. NOW $6&50 EVERY SUITE IN OUR STORE iNCLipRD IN THIS SALE HELD BACK * 2-Pc. KROEHLER SUITE Beige Friese Regular $198.00 NOW $15940 %--KROEHLER SUITES One Green Frieze -- One Grey Friese Regular $199.50 N0w$149.50 3-Pc. HEYWOOD WAKEFIELD MAPLE SECTIONAL Regular $109.00 ...„ NOW $84.00 3-Pc. HEYWOOD WAKEFIELD ASHCRAFT SET Regular $98.00 NOW $72.00 LIST 2-Grey Semi-Barrel CHAIRS Reg. $42.00-Now $30.00 Kroehler BARREL CHAIR Reg. $69.95--NOW $49.95 Children's CARD TABLE SETS Reg. $9.95 -- NOW $6.95 2-Pc. HEYWOOD ASHCRAFT SET Sofa and Chair * Regular $132.00 NOW $99.00 < si»°n^ seat «nd Back f Reg. $69.50--NOW $52.00 PLATFORM ROCKER ONE ODD KRO&OE& LIMED OAK VANITY Regular $98,00 NOW $67.00 BEDROOM CHAIRS 20% OFF 2--LANE CEDAR CHESTS Regular $49.50 .... ROLL-A-WAY BEDS 4-Ft. Complete with Felt Mattress •Regular $29.50 NOW $20.00 Twin Size - Complee with Mattress & Headboard Regular 29.50 NOW $20.00 Twin Sise - With Coil Spring Regular $34.50 NOW $24.50 1IAPLE CRIBS . ..... . ..... .... 20% OFF NOWMOO W ALNUT KNEEHQLE DESK Regular $48.00 ...L....- NOW $30.00 EXTRA SPECIAL! , 6-PIECE LIMED OAK DINETTE SET Regular $159.00 SLASHED TO $99.00 .VKROEHLER -- 3-pc. WALNUT SUITE Dregsdr, Chaat and Bad Regular $220.00 NOW $165.00 9 x 12 ALL WOOL RUGS 20% OFF iMp PART WOOL RUGS riir fx 15' Throw Rugi 20% OFF ALL FIBRE RUGS 30% OFF KROEHLER SOFA BED -- All Wool Graan Friata Was $97.00 SlaaBad To $70d0 GREY SOFA BED -- Covarad wilh Duran on Arms Regular $72.00 NOW $564)0 rtmmomq HIDE-A-BED $189.50 Matching Chair $67.00 P. M. JUSTEN FURNITURE COMPANY 523 W. Main Street McHenry, 111. Tele. 63 All Kroehler Occasional Tables Redced 10 to 30 Perccfnt EXTRA SPECIAL! SIMMONS and TROY GLIDERS Complete with Cushions Regular $59.00 and $69.00 SLASHED TO $25.00 / SQUARE CARD TABLES Reg. $6.95 -- NOW $4£5 _ ROUND CARD TABLES Reg. $10.95--NOW $6.95 Sal ol 4 ^ Metal Folding Chairs Reg. $12.95--NOW $9.00 Sal of 4 Dining Room Chairs Reg. $54.00 - Now $39.00 INSIDE DOOR'MATS ' Made of Cftrpet with Rabber Back $2.00 Town and Country BABY STROLLER Reg. $42.00--NOW $29.50 Lamp Shades -- 50% OFF 0 ROC-OR-LOC Green Duran Plastic CHAIR Reg. $73.00 -jftow $52.00 MatchingOttoman Reg. $16.50 - Now $9.95 New Venetian Blinds^™ Odd Sises $3.00 each Liberal Terms on all Purchases > <*