28 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1914
Page
1
Big six day sale runs Monday August 31 through Saturday September 5 with major stores offering special bargains on all merchandise. Merchants refund rail fares for out of town customers who make purchases, creating a wide impact for shoppers across the region.
Merchants in Corry unite to offer one week of special inducements starting Monday August 31. The plan, promoted with the Journal and Kist Co operative Sales Co, promises refunds on out of town fares and the biggest trading opportunity yet in the area. Read announcements and keep the paper for daily bargains during Kist's Big Co operative Fare Rebuild Sale.
Corry merchants announce fare refunds for out of town shoppers attending the Big Corry Fair. The list includes R F Livermore and many local firms offering to refund travel costs for purchases meeting specified amounts within a 40 mile radius. Details and eligibility explained at The Journal office.
Patrons traveling to Uungavia or listed towns may reclaim fares if purchases meet schedule totals. Merchants issue refund slips listing participating stores and required amounts, kept by the buyer and shown at each purchase, with cash refunds available at The Journal office before departure.
The notice promotes a complete array of fall goods across many stores. It urges buyers to act now for special prices on all lines and emphasizes the opportunity to shop early for the season.
Merchants of Corry launch a week long Big Co operative Sale from August 31 to September 5 offering deep discounts across all lines. Shoppers may mix store visits and keep receipts totaling a set amount to qualify for railroad fare refunds for out of town customers.
A list of diverse goods including footwear caps candy stoves wagons tinware and more fills a lengthy catalog style notice featuring household goods tools and merchandise. The dense roster highlights items from hardware to apparel and musical instruments in a single sale or display context.
Farmers and town residents traveling to Corry by any transport will have fares refunded. The policy covers midlway tickets to and from listed towns and applies to those who drive to Corry to trade.
A notice explains refunds of railroad fares for residents of Spartansburg and nearby farmers who travel to Corry for the sale. Purchases must meet a required amount to qualify for reimbursement of the ticket price.
Townpeople traveling from near the listed towns may receive a refund of their fare, whether by team or rail. Read the schedule and request a refund slip from the first merchant you buy from to keep track of purchases.
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