445449 MAIN STREET .OPENING AT NEW 'LOCA TIONi ADVANCE FALL DISPLAY OF FURNITURE Furniture Fashion S h o w Marks Opening of Rome‘s New Store. When the doors of Rome's new store swing open today, all Stamford will be treated to a Furniture Fashion Sliuw that will pm" a de- lightful treat. Fashions in furni- ture change—not as rapidly as with clothes—but often just as radically. 'l‘he traditions of old—the deft. touches of the craftsmen of old. combined with modern ingenuity— have resulted in furniture that is Rioth fascinating and serviceable. At Rome‘s, you can see the very newest trend in hornefurnishings. In this spacious new store every individual piece of furniture is displayed to ad- vantage. Come in any time and browse about the store. A visit here is just like a course in correct home- furnishings. ‘d—v— A MONTH-LONG CELEBRATION The entire month of September will be devoted to the Grand Open- ing of our new store. There will be surprise window sales-there will be daily advertisements in the news- papers—every day of this month- long occasion will be an attractive one. Come — help us celebrate! If beautiful things delight you — if great variety impresses you —- if quality appeals to you—and if low prices convince you. we know that you will help us celebrate the Grand Opening. .. s DAILY LESSON A GEOMETRICAL PROPOSITION. It isn't often that an advertising manager of a store has the audacity to talk to his clients in geometrical terms but this is an unusual occa- sion—so here goes: Given—a desire to have a beauti- fully furnished home. To P r o v e—Beautiful homefur- nishings equals the Rome Co.'s mer- chandise. Preof—Romes have the highest quality homefurnishings at the low. est prices. (Axiom) Quality homefurnishings make beautiful homes. . Romes tremendous buying power results in lower prices. “The Whole Is Equal To the Sum of All Its Parts." Proven—The R o m e Company sells “better furniture for less money." and better furniture means better homes. 0. E. D. PERSONAL Dear Miss Norwalk: This is a personal invitation for you to attend our Grand Opening. todaY. THE ROME COMPANY. sums DIRECTORY For your convenience and as a guide to our New sure. we publish this Directory- Basement Refrigerators. Stoves. Kitchen Cabinets and Kitchen Furniture. Metal Beds and Bedding. Odd Bedroom Furniture. \ Main Floor Display of furniture from other doors—L a m p s. Ornaments. Tapestries. Credit and General Business Offices. Second Floor Lichg' Room Suites and 0d Pieces; Chinawaret Breakfast sum; Da-Beds. Ladiee' Rest Room. 'i I' A Third Floor bedroom and Dining Room “traitors. Fourth Floor ti ROME’S l d . we we h. 9' PAGE FIVE s STANFORD GRAND OPENING AT outpdny The New Home Of The RomewC FURNITURE NEWS OUR NEw LOCATION Us». Lads the». . With 35,000 Square Feet Display Space Formerly timevnor expense has been spa tread the richlycarpctcd floor, MARK TWAIN ON FURNITURE The home of the late Mark Twain in Redding.‘Conn.. had been visited by burglars. Whereupon the fa- mous humorist tacked the following: sign on his front door: “NOTICE to the Next Burglar: There is nothing but plated were in this house now and henceforth. You will had it in the brass thing in‘the dining room. over in the corner by the basket of kittens. If you want the basket. put the kittens in the brass thing. Don‘t make a noise; it disturbs the family. You will find rubbers in the front ball by that thing which has um- brellas in it: chiffonler I think th call it. or pergola, or something like that. Please close the door when you go!" ROME’S BUDGET PLAN Whetheryou wish .to furnish a complete home or buy a single piece our Budget Plan is of great assist- ance. It enables you to have your purchase delivered with just a small down payment—the balance‘will be arranged payable as conveninent. Our Credit Director is always at your service. Special assistance ren. dared to Newlyweds in budgeting their purchases-ask about it. . .. LARGER THAN a THE WORLD’S TALLEST BUILDING If all of the Rome Associated stores were under one roof. it would require a building larger than the" Woolworth Building. the world's tallest building, to house them all. There ' are If Rome Associated Stores in as cities—collectively cov- ering acres of door space. They are manned by thousands of courteous employees and filled with millions of dollars’ worth of homefurnishlngs torn all over the world. Such a growth seems to rival a page from Arabian Nights. and yet. there is nothing musical about it at all. Honesty and service were used with lumber to build the drat little store. and have served as materials in all the later transactions PROMPT, COURTEOUS DELIVERIES Rome's delivery is edlclent’and speedy. We al'e equipped .to handle all orders with meticulous care. Trained future handles-a packers known as the Miller Hall property, remodeled and renovated to house The Rome Company. rod to make this store one of the finest of its kind in New England. you will be impressed with the beautiful and artistic appointments of Rome's new home. I “BY THESE GOLDEN RULES ' SHALL we BE JUDGE " The Rome Company, as the Stamford link of the Rome Associated Stores, has certain business rules to abide by in their dealings with the public. And this store practices what it preaches. “Right or Wrong, the Customer Is Always Right” A Home Sale is not considered completed until the customer is thoroughly satisfied with his or her purchase. . s n “One Price To All _ Eveiy article of merchandise is plainly tagged. Your child can get the same price and courtesy here that you would get. - ' is “Truth in Busrness. You can rely on the truth in‘ every statement to you. either printed or spoken. by any member of the Rome organization. “Quality A Any Price.” . The moment you enter Rome‘s you have the unique protection of quality only and nothing else—even in furniture at ex- tremely moderate prices. “Not a Sales’ Store.” We are not assemblers of trust or bankrupt stocks. nor do we thrive on the misfortunes of manufacturers. Our source of supply are with the foremost manufacturers in the country. “No Comparative Values.” We do not advertise “$200 Suites at $150" The suite is mark. ed at 8150 and that is all there is to it. We do not play the game of “put and take." ‘ “Courteous Efficient Servrce.” Showing merchandise willingly and pleasantly—no purchase too small to receive careful attention—none too largp. for us to satisfy. ‘ vb“ “Shoppers Are Welcome.” We do not urge—but lot the customer feel free to buy or not. as seems agreeable—you can easily walk away at any moment. YET feel equally free to come again. 0 I ‘ “Our Responsibility.” .. In our relatias with the public, we assume a distinct responsi- bility—the responsibility which our leadership in this city dic- tates—that of providing "better furniture" at lowest possible prices. “Your Account Is Welcome.” Our Budget Plan of extending credit is a grea helpmeet to the thrifty home-lover. Our Credit Director is always at your command. 1 1 and oapablb ddivery men are cheer- fully at your service. Rugs and lJnolesma Cedar Chests. Reed Furniture. Juven- ile nrniture and Baby Car- ruse- “LET ROME FURNISH _ . . . YOUR HOME” O i One of the popular slogans of The Rome Co.-—"l.et Rome Furnish Your Home"—-—has played an important part infhe lives or thouuds of summd folks—as wen as“ those residing in ad- ,iaceri territorih. The Rome Co. ‘does not merely sell 'furnlture —-from the moment you make a purchase here our interest in the building at did-dill Main St.. was purchased by the Rome Co. and has been completely livery convenience and facility to the furniture business has boil provided for. Neither From the moment you enter the door and UNIQUE ROME, TRADE IN PLAN ' U 'You Can Trade In Your Old Furniture For New. M Ro‘dse's wonderful Trade-In Plan will prove a tremendous aid in mak- ing yours a better home! Here. in brief. is the way it is arranged. We have special arrangements with the Miller Furniture Company of this city to take off our hands all old furniture taken in trade by us. We will be glad to send an estimator to your home. He will examine the furniture you wish to trade in and quote you a liberal price on it. If you are satisfied with the price he mentions. the same truck that de~ livers your new furniture will take away the old pieces. Then you will be credited with the amount allowed on your old furniture—the same to apply on your purchase of how far- niture. It is a remarkably conve- nient and thrifty arrangement. Let our representative call at your home now! Remember. if the price he mentions does not satisfy you. you are not obligated in any way. BETTER YOUR HOME! This remarkable plan enables you to let your old furniture help you in bettering your home—makes it possible for you to effect a really worthwhile saving on the new fur- niture you buy! It gives you the benefit of both the extraordinary values we are offering and the value of the discarded pieces you have in your home now. It is an unusual service —- the kind of service that characterizes this store. EXPERIENCED SALES STAFF Shopping in Rome's is made a pleasure became of our staff of ex- perienced furniture. men. You will find our salesmen are gvrtlemen — courteous in every respects-9! yoitr command to serve in the best poe- . \ 1 you never canes—we are ever at your commands. ’ sible way they can. . STAMFORD’S BIG ';‘ FRIENDLY STORE ii p "“ STAMFORD THURSDAY, AUGUST 26th, 1926 ” THE ROME COMPANY " AT 445-449 MAIN STREET ._ . 1am ~ GRAND OPENING THURSDAY, AUGUST 2G Celebrating The Occasion With Good Music, Free Souven-~ its And The Gathering Of N e w and Old Friends! . This afternoon and evening, The Rome Co. will be “at home" in their new location at 445-440 Mall Street, and extend extend a cordial invitation to all the good people of Stamford and surrounding communi- ties to visit the new store and inspect its wonderful selections of quality homcfurnishings. Nothing will be sold on the opening day. as it is planned to make the occasion a festive one. There will be good music and souvenirs will be distributed to all visitors. Tire entire personnel of The Rome Co. will be on hand to es- tcud a cordial welcome to all visitors. A Tribute to Stamford The remarkable grouih of The Home Co. is a tribute to Stamford itself. When Rome began businesa . here, eight years ago. there were few indeed who would have dared to predict the wonderful succms and progress this institution enjoys today.‘ But Rome kept pace with the progress of Stamford—and so today Stamford may enjoy the advantages to be had from this store—and Justly so. Keeping faith with the public, honest dealing and giving utmost value for the money, is the foundation of this business! The Rome Co. is a “home product" and a store that we 4 can all be proud of. Here's a store that can smile. ... . . PRIZES H ’ AS Th C S 'I eres tore at an we . ‘ There is “that something” about this store—its inviting interior— I1 is contents of attractive homefurnishings—and last but not. least—the ‘ The Rome Company will award ’ ‘ ’ . pleasing personnel of the t in e if t h is i b wi . _ Gifts '0 th° following. that friendly spirit that susiiFoISe-fTICSdlyn art'eygumosp ere m ued m. f A store that can smile is worthy of your friendship! \_ l—To the am eight babies born : ‘ in New England on August A 26th. our Grand Opening Day. R 7 N w h e ’ r : 2... m... m. ome s ew are ouse Is Unique '1 ,, greatest distance. 0 1 ur new warehouse buildin i i ll t d . 3—To the oldest customer on our has 17.000 square feet of «mixing: galia oil 3:: Tloofrgr E:L‘ongilrz'r'rFondlye ‘books. gocliited ne;tr lthehr‘iew store—this warehouse will expedite the receipt and _ 9 very 0 al a pments. Every article of furnitu e m t i - ‘ :zyfhc youngest "5“" 0‘ "“3 tion in our refinishing and cabinet shop before deiIveryuTs gzsge‘nspec 6—1‘0 the visitor having the largest family. a...“ a... mu, muted on a... INTRODUCING THE PERSONNEL OF closest date to August 26th. THE ROME CO i—To the couple married the . m...“ an...” o, m... Mr. L. E. Hays, Jr., General Manager . To compete for the above Prizes II M simply state your qualifica- ISWALES DEPAR ENT tions to any member of tho I“ ' M“ GreaneYi Mgr' store's personnel. Mr. H. Bolster I Mr. M. J. Closter. ‘ OUR CREDIT DEPARTMENT AND OFFICES INTERIOR M ‘ . , DE R r. A. Weed, Mgr. ~ C0 ATORS AT M' I M 1 d - YOUR SERVICE iss . uree MISS C. Mulreed . MISS M. Kotches Mr. J. Roesman Before refurnishing your new MISS A' Webster Mr! J0 Rose- home be sure to consult our interior decorators who will gladly give you. without charge, the proper infornia- SERVICE DEPARTMENT tion to enable you to furnish your Mr. L. Abrams, Mgr. home in the correct style and taste. ' Let us talk over your furnishing Mr’ S Loeb MI‘. 1' LOCI) plans with you. TEL P DELIVERY AND RECEIVING DEPARTMENT , E HONE AND M J G u h MAIL ORDERS r. . a. ag er, Mgr. Mr. H. Denny .' Mr. S. Bridack Mr. E. Hatter Prompt and careful attention giv- r on to all telephone orders. Phone BIN " ‘ “Stamford 6300." or address your REPAIRING AND REFURNIS G . . if order. "The Rome 00.. Stamford. Mr. T. FIOI'IO , MP. L. Lombardi :3 Conn." All inquiries cheerfully an- “' swered. A postal card will bring ' ‘3.- our special representative to your 2' home. ‘3‘, . . OLD MATRESSES th all h art '* - III , CAN BE RENOVATED W1 my 9 i; . g . 7"? A new innovation of Rome's Bed- 5: s... .. . m... ....... I give you happiness whereby you can have your old . ' .. ' ' 2g. mattress renovated. Before dis- carding your old mattr consult II. f t 3"} our Renovating Dept. M years 0 l . E o: FIRST TO “NAME . .. THE WOODS” With all my heart I (“'0 You ”mefl 0' It I C". . youtheaettingofbeantysndehsrmyoudeserve.ltnviteyous ‘3 friendstolingerandenjoythewarmthpdnospttality.lam a Every article of merchandise at you freely and without limitation that Contentment which makes ;‘ Rome’s is plainly tagged Woods me itself a larger Experience- it and all materials used are given ‘ . V" their proper names. We were first 1WIdmmmmIbmmntMa place indtamfordto‘hamethewofla" tollmmoseeveuthanathingoflleanty.lmaheitallfl¢' H m'“ by m“ aboutheelfthememorlesoflov. I. ”1130 ll ROME PUBLISHES ITS and friusdehip. adding continually to its f'rcshne- and atmosphesw' OWN MAGAZINE ii °' “mm" We publish a monthly furniture “0 AM 1? fashion magazine at considerable ' interest to all homeloverawhich we dlstrlbutefree. nyyumaotoa ‘Ibringyouluppla-aadeoaesatmntandlceetyeueelflso. esu‘naiilaglist. we will gladly Wheamlf-lamfu-aitsrei lashes-amnesia“: .
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