Richwood Welcome and Local Enterprise Spotlight
The Daily Star extols Richwood with praise for the Richwood House run by Mr Smith and the Towery Stable led by Mr Wright. It notes Marshal Woodoof, legal adviser Gardner, and local tradesmen like John Stoll and Samtel Gegg. The piece highlights gifts, theater acts, temperance interest, and a tragic drowning of a 16 year old boy from the Scioto River in Delaware County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood
Richwood House
Smith
Wright
Gardner
John Stoll
Beware bogus sales at half price claims
A warning about misleading advertisements that promise goods at half price or below cost. The notice cautions readers not to trust vendors making such claims, stressing skepticism and caution when confronted with bargain offers.
Dodgy sales pitch urges buyers to judge goods and prices
A political era pamphlet-style appeal invites consumers to examine competing goods and prices then choose the author’s offerings as the best value at the lowest figures. The rhetoric pushes confidence that the public will not be humbugged again and asserts willingness to accept verdicts.
Millinery and Notions Sell New Bright Goods Cheaply
The catalog declares low figures on every item, promising bright fresh hats and notions at prices lower than any rival shop selling worn-out stock. The message emphasizes stylish, up-to-date goods at discounts that undercut competitors.
Burkerholder's Low Prices in Millinery Sale
Low price millinery appeal from Burkerholder runs through the ad copy urging customers to compare with town rivals. The notice promises refunds if identical goods are found elsewhere or prices aren’t as represented. The fragmentary text includes misspellings and stray letters but centers on a sales guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Crestline Advocate
Center Street
Star
Skippereen
Daily Star
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marshal Woodoof
P. Westheimer
Richwoods
Bro. Vaughn
The
Gazette
Bro. Cratty
Fouth
Caroline Richard Bernard
Effie Ellater
Murphy Bova
Alether
Emanuel Shulty
Betance
Caroline Richings Beruara
Daily Union-Democrat
Urbana
Caroline Richinge-Bernard
Hedges
Scioto River
Delaware Co
Burkerholder
CS. Burkholder's Millinery Emporial
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