Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 171, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 July 1914 — Modern Greek. [ARTICLE]

Modern Greek.

A stranger came into our office anil graciously offered us some fruit which he said he purchased downstairs in the Greek grocery store. We asked him what Greek grocery, and he said the one right under us, in Holpos’ place. We have been here some time and knew nobody of that name, and to satisfy our curiosity we went downstairs to hare a look. Sure enough, there was what did look like "Holpos" on the end of the awning, at least there were the letters “HQLPO S” standing out In bold relief. We have learned since that it is an abbreviation used by the store which, when translated, means "Highest quality, lowest prices, our standard." To the average reader it’s all Greek and would easily pass for a Hellenic name.—Quincy Ledger. —= —