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Higginbotham's Mercantile Offers Bargains and Household Goods
An advertisement from Higginbotham's promotes a wide range of goods including Brussels rug patterns, a 35 pound cotton mattress, a 25.00 Davenport for 13.50, a go cart at 1.00 and groceries. It also announces a low price on coal oil at 7 cents per gallon and 35 cents for five gallons, touting quality and value. The copy reflects early 20th century retail courting of customers with deep discounts and broad merchandise.
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Oil Trust Anti-Trust
Texas