Clothes Makers Claim Our Place In Trade
A brief notice asserts that as garment makers and retailers they have a rightful stake in the market, emphasizing proactive buying to secure positions and resist disruptions to their business.
21 Nov 1892
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1892
Page
1
A brief notice asserts that as garment makers and retailers they have a rightful stake in the market, emphasizing proactive buying to secure positions and resist disruptions to their business.
An ad for the Pilgrim Spring Bed warns buyers against dealer pressure and claims a Brass tag trademark on every genuine Pilgrim. It notes exhibition at 2 Hamilton Place opposite Park Tree Church and credits the Atlas Tack Corporation Bed Department in Boston with mills in Taunton Fairhaven Whitman and Plymouth Mass. A primer is offered free.
The 1893 Boston Board of Aldermen could tilt Republican, unsettling Democrats led by Mayor Matthews. Current board 7 Democrats 5 Republicans with faction fights in South Boston’s seventh district. Flood faction vs McNary and allies sparks bolt threats. Corcoran likely to run, two Democrats in race.
Colonel A. A. Pope spoke at the Providence Commercial Club dinner on state roads and the need for a federal road department and a permanent road exhibit. He cited a Louisville & Nashville letter urging 1000 petitions and noted Harvard and other colleges adding road engineering courses, signaling road making as a future university field. Salvation Oil advert follows at 25c.
The notice states Gibson's whiskeys are sold under Moore and Sinnott's label and are available through druggists grocers and reliable liquor dealers. It underlines meeting consumer and trade demands and specifies the distribution channel.
The firm markets full indigo blue beaver overcoats with muff pockets cash pockets and guards made to order and in stock. Prices for blue black and brown beaver start at $10 with other grades ranging from $12 to $18 and fur coats at moderate prices. Oak Hall Boston located at 32 to 44 North Street.
The river steamer Rosa Lee burned to the water’s edge at Memphis docks. About thirty cabin and forty deck passengers were saved, with six deck passengers feared lost. The vessel, valued at $70,000 and insured for $30,000, carried 897 bales of cotton and 1900 sacks of cotton seed. Fire started in the lower deck engine room, with crew and passengers scrambling to safety. The Rosa Lee lay between Rowena Lee and Ora Lee, which were cut loose and saved.
An opinion piece argues Boston should demand the Cunard Line add the Etruria or Umbria to its New York fleet. It notes two massive Clyde-built liners for Cunard, 625 feet long with 25 000 horsepower, aiming to cut Atlantic crossing to around five days. The writer urges Boston to press for faster, luxury service to capture European travel and boost local business.
Washington reports November 20 that former Secretary Blaine slept well last night and is improving rapidly per his physician. He remains in bed as a precaution, while Mr. Jene has had no fever for two days. The item notes a cure claim for Dr Bull's Cough Syrup.
Charles Reed, famed stage comedian of Reed & Collier, died at 7:55 PM after a week of sudden illness. Born in New York and raised in San Francisco, he rose to fame in Ruddygore and The Rag Baby, later forming Reed and Collier. Boston Lodge of Elks to oversee funeral plans.
Washington forecast for Monday calls for generally fair skies across New England and eastern New York with showers in northern New York. Temperatures warmer overall with stationary readings in Maine and New Hampshire and south winds.
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