Mail Order Tire Ad Sparks Local Dealer Debate
A two week old letter from an Ohio mail order tire seller requests an eight week display advertisement using cut prices and cash with order terms. The Herald notes local tire dealers advertise little, declines to run the ad, and suggests local dealers respond with their own promotions to counter national mail order competition. The ad copy specifies clincher and detachment options, with a 5 percent discount for multiple tires.
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Ohio
Herald
Ierald
South Omaha
St. Joseph
Sioux City
Kansas
Advertising to curb mail order growth in 1916 Sears sales rise
The Omaha Trade Exhibit notes Sears Roebuck sales rose 24 percent in the first five months of 1916, totaling 56,310,912 and projecting 131,728,000 for the year. Estimated net earnings reach 11 to 13 million, with a 12 million figure as compromise, as the firm serves about 7,000,000 customers.
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Omaha
Sears, Roebuck Co
Municipal heating shown by Columbia City Indiana case
Popular Mechanics reports Columbia City Indiana uses a low pressure municipal steam system to heat the courthouse and two schools. A 3100 foot 10 and 12 inch pipe with a 446 inch return line cost 20000 dollars and relies on exhaust steam from the water and light plant, with minimal live steam added only five days last season.
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Alliance
City Light
Drake
Popular Mechanics
Columbia City
Ind
City Power Plant Piping Welded In Concrete Conduit
The article notes all piping laid in a concrete conduit and welded by acetylene process. No extra help needed at the power plant. City earns revenue of 2,000 from three buildings for service. The arrangement provides heat on late spring and early fall days.
Fancy Pool Exhibit Turns Heads at Hank Keiser Hall
Frank Burns the champion one arm ed pocket billiardist of the world performed Monday evening at Hank Keiser pool hall. He drew a good crowd and posted a high run of thirty one while showcasing fancy shots with wire and fingers. Inquire of Simon Spry Alliance 29 tf 7359.
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Frank Burns
Hank Keiser
Burns
Inspection date changed for army horse sales
The Army inspectors will conduct horse inspections today and Friday under C L Lester & Company supervision instead of Friday and Saturday as formerly announced. Lau ter & Company runs these sales, now a regular Alliance institution, with owners receiving top prices for quality stock. For rent a six room house across from Central School inquire E G Laing 27-11-7336.
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C. L. Lester & Company
Lauter & Company
Alliance
Crast
E. G Laing
Democracy Restores A. S. Flag To Seas
The piece argues that Democratic rule restored the American flag on merchant ships and boosted commerce. It cites 80 percent of trade on high seas under Democrats, drops to 8 percent under Republicans, and claims 1914 registry law doubled flags and ships. It asserts 1916 growth as a leading commercial nation and shipbuilder due to Democratic policy.
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Thomas Jefferson
United States
Obituary of C H Richey Highlights Local Pioneer Life
Chirlen Henry Richey born 1850 Stark County Ohio died 1916 Marsland Nebraska after moves to Iowa and then homestead near town He ran a hotel for about nineteen years and was widely esteemed He leaves a wife seven children and several siblings Funeral at M E Church with large crowd, burial by Harry Wildy and pallbearers listed, floral tributes noted. The community expresses sympathy and hope of reunion. WANTED Work by day Phone 518 after 6 PM Mia J H Carroll 27-1-7332.
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Chirlen Henry Richey
Stark County
Ohio
Maresland
Nebr
Iowa
Here
Marsland
M. E
Harry Wildy
Hemingford
M. Trussel
BE. BE. Haines
Jack Mellin
John Kay
E. E. Semible
True Miller
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Carl Thomas
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Goodyear
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Indiana City
Hank
HAY
Simon Spry
A. S
Seas
C. H. Richey
Mia
J. H. Carroll
G. W. Todd
Todd
Brandeis Bldg
Omaha, Nebr
Great Western Com. Co
Denver
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