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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1885
Page
8
Read ing manufacturers in the East announce arrangements to offer unprecedented inducements from now until January 1. The promotion promises special terms not previously seen in the region, signaling a bold sales push by a Southern newspaper house.
The notice advertises a Waterbury full plate movement watch with chain and case, offered postage free to subscribers. It details multiple promotions: 10 subscribers and $20 for a watch, or $4.50 for a one year subscription with a watch, and cheaper combos with spoons, forks, knives, scales, and a diamond point penholder. Wording emphasizes Holmes Booth 4 Haydon quality and world price comparatives.
A catalog of gifts includes a ton of goods such as a one ton guano package, the New High Arm Avery sewing machine, Gep Warren with hunting case, a Chamber Suite, a silver watch, a companion organ, a cotton planter by A B Farquhar, a metal cradle, family scales, Wood’s corn shelters, table fly fans, combined milk pails and strainer, French china with moss rose design, Perfection Study Lamp, silverware, bleaching, linens, cloaks, bound books, calico patterns, shoes, hats, jewelry, and more.
The distribution uses two boxes for names and gifts with envelopes. A committee mixes contents, then two boys draw envelopes to announce name and present. Secretaries record all names and items. Remittances by postoffice order or registered letter. Clubs receive a free paper copy for ten subscribers. Subscriptions cost two dollars and promise valuable presents.
The advertisement promotes Cutlery trusted by Northfield, with low prices on gents knives and pearl handles. Subscriptions offer receipts with RECORDER one year for $2.351 and two subscribers at $7.50 each. A catalogue by Mr. Wood, New York agent, lists full details and pricing. Remittances must go to the office, not to Northfield Address.
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