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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 01, 1915
Page
2
The Islander, published Saturdays by Islander Publishing Co in Cumberland British Columbia, lists contact number 3-5 and subscription rates of 1 year in advance 1.50 and single copies five cents. Foreign subscriptions to Postal Union countries cost 2.00.
An appeal urges residents to patronize local merchants over mail order and peddlers. It argues Sears heirs benefit from distant shopping while home merchants fund taxes, schools, churches, and public services, and stresses loyal support to grow a vibrant local retail economy.
The 1914 yearly report on Sears, Roebuck and Company shows gross sales over 100 million dollars and a surplus around 6 million, bringing total surplus near 28 million plus a seven percent dividend. The firm posted growth despite hard times, attributing success to persistent advertising and constant seeking of new business.
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