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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1949
Page
10
Special report details a sensational "murder sale" at Howard The Trader where prices were slashed across merchandise. The store displays items cut with dramatic claims of unprecedented bargains and a chair with Ottoman listed at 29.50 from 49.50.
Sensational events in Southeastern Ohio draw attention as investigators pursue clues in the so called murder sale linked to Howard the Trader. News focus shifts from floods and costs to ongoing inquiries and potential national implications.
Customers are urged to visit Howard in Middleport for a dramatic price event described as a "price murder" with deep discounts on all items. The promotion targets drivers from surrounding areas, promising savings that outweigh travel costs and a memorable shopping moment.
A sensational scene unfolds as Howard the Trader erupts in a wild spree causing widespread price slashing. Investigators note the act was years in the making and locals flood neighbors with calls seeking the facts from the Trading Post.
Witnesses describe a dramatic scene at Howard the Trader on Route 33 where a store employee slashed prices across the shop. The bookkeeper and secretary watched in horror as items were marked down, with customers urged to visit the scene for updates and details after an investigation.
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