The Weight of the Almighty Dollar in Wool Goods Sale
In business or out, profit guides pricing. A local retailer offers wool and wool mixed novelties at cost or below to attract customers, claiming a 50 percent profit on this class of goods.
22 Nov 1898
Page 1
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1898
Page
1
In business or out, profit guides pricing. A local retailer offers wool and wool mixed novelties at cost or below to attract customers, claiming a 50 percent profit on this class of goods.
Paris dispatch reports the Spanish peace commission led by Senor Montero Rios refusing to proceed after US envoys demand the entire Philippine archipelago for 20000000 dollars and an open door policy. US and Spain clash over indemnities and naval bases as talks stall.
Spain faces pressure as Madrid officials clash over how to treat the Philippines and Cuba. The United States insists on terms linked to the protocol while Spain seeks favorable indemnity and a quick end to the war. Insistent Spaniards fear delays may push Sicknessley to hard terms, with Woyler and Sagasta pressing for a stubborn stance.
The grand jury charged United States Senator M L Quay, his son Richard B Quay, and ex-State Treasurer Benjamin J Haywood with conspiracy to unlawfully use public funds deposited in the Peoples National Bank for stock transactions and other unauthorized purposes. John S Hopkins named as a conspirator.
Dors Cox, described as the most daring female horse thief, is jailed awaiting grand jury action after arrest of a male accomplice. The report notes her alleged escape tools and influence over partners, with prices from one to three points lower in cotton markets.
Nov 21 article notes the Osage Indians as the wealthiest per capita, owning 8000 acres and receiving $3000 yearly from the government though labeled as frivolous and idle. It also reports political backers in Creek treaty rejection, a murder pin found near a mangled body in Delaware, and a steamer’s safe arrival amid prior fears.
A seller advertises a complete stock of hats shirts collars cuffs neckwear gloves handkerchiefs and more. Furnishing goods offered at cost as the entire stock is determined to be closed out. Plain spelling errors remain but the message conveys a clearance sale with emphasis on savings and variety.
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