People's Pilot, Volume 6, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 October 1896 — "The Hub's" Fall Opening. [ARTICLE]

"The Hub's" Fall Opening.

Chicago's Great Clothing Store Makes a Handsome Display for the 1 Annual Event. A novel effect in exterior decoration is just now attrac-.inga great deal of attention in Chicago. That well and favorably known clothing s ore, “The Hub,” at State and Jackson streets, Chicago, is the originator of this unique display and the “ninth annual fall opening,” the event for whicn it was prepared. An entire immense business block totally covered with evergreen from the sidewalk line w y up to the roof, a solid mountain of deep green foliage, studded with innumerable electric lights, producing an effect that carries one back to memories of World’s Fair times, when this enterprising house surprised all America with an electrical display that challenged the admira ion of people from all parts of the world. The rapid growth and popularity of “The Hub” is a striking example of Chicago push and enterprise. Unknown and unimportant less than ten years ago, it now enj jys the distinction of being the largest clothing store in the country, if not in the world. The Hub of Ch cago carries the largest assortment of readymade clothing in i his part of the country, and the very liberal patronage it enjoys seems to prove that the general public appreciates fully the low prices and upright business methods of this great emporium