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Carthage hosts Nelson Spring Opening draws crowd
Progressive Hardware merchant J. Q. Nelson brings a large turnout to Carthage for the spring opening. Demonstrations featured the Wonder Washing Machine and a sturdy Haydock buggy, with Nelson selling multiple buggies and exhibitors from Indianapolis and Cincinnati showcasing goods. Local staff and visiting salesmen reported strong interest across hardware lines despite poor weather.
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Dent
Verne Plummer
Will and Charles Nelson
P. J. Sattler
Walter Newsom
Willard Miner
Orlando Zimmerman
Kibbey
Indianapolis
Thurston
Cincinnati
Haydock
Carthage
Nelson
Herbert Gates
Terre Haute
Standard Oil Co
Messrs
Haislup and Blunk
Johnston Harvester Co
Rush
Adrian, Mich
Lion Fence Co
Stump and Franklin
Winchester
Ohio Rake Co
Orcutt
Enger Buggy Co
Geo. Small
Roderick- Lean Co
Linegar
Kruse- Bahlmany Hardware Co
Perry Eaton
Layman & Carey Hardware Co
Harry Lochmiller
van Camp Hardware Co
Tanner
South Bend Malleable Range Co
Jones
Black Hawk
Harvester Co
Wonder