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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1907
Page
13
A store writes to a customer apologizing for an unintentional purchase error and expresses willingness to rectify the matter. The letter invites the customer to recommend the store to friends if satisfied and signs as 8. H. FRIENDLY.
A historical notice advertises Friendly's Seventh Semi Annual Red Letter Clearance Sale. The poetic excerpt framing the New Year by Ella Wheeler Wilcox adds a decorative, inspirational touch to the sale announcement, blending festive business with literary flourish.
The retailer pledges that goods will be priced as low as comparable quality nationwide. It asserts accuracy of product quality representations and offers a full cash refund if customers are dissatisfied and return unworn articles within a reasonable period.
A business extends New Year greetings to customers and friends. It reflects on 1906 with sentiment but notes growth beyond expectations, thanking patrons for patronage and promising best values, lowest prices, fair dealing and obliging service, seeking continued trade.
A 1907 greeting urges communities businesses and individuals to seize the new year’s opportunities and strive to surpass 1906 in achievement and benefit.
The First announces the first bargains of the new year to attract new customers and serve better. Read them, decide, and use judgment as the sale aims to acquaint shoppers with offerings and promote greater trade.
Advertisement lists 19-inch changeable silks at 75 cents with 10 pieces and high quality. Also promotes 27-inch black taffeta and 36-inch black taffeta at $1.25, highlighting selections for suits and wraps with low prices.
Albany reports that William Randolph Hearst petitions for leave to start warrant proceedings to test George B. McClellan's title to the New York City mayoralty, alleging fraud and violence in the 1905 election. Washington notes new Congress acts on pure food and anti pass laws, alcohol control, and navigation reforms. Charles E. Hughes is inaugurated governor of New York with a large state turnout and National Guard parade.
The Pennsylvania General Assembly met at noon and recessed to January 14 after organization and reading Governor Pennypacker's message. Republicans hold majorities in both houses. The message urged investigation into graft charges related to the 13.5 million state capitol building. Higgins inaugurated as governor today. Mrs. Emery donated 100000 dollars to the Cincinnati Art Museum in memory of her husband.
Washington crowds pack the White House for the annual New Year reception. The event welcomes all ranks from ambassadors to laborers with the president, Mrs Rowe, the vice president, and cabinet members greeting visitors in turn. A Marine band plays as guests mingle, move to the blue room, and exchange New Year greetings.
The Guard Printing Company buys four new news presses to replace a troublesome machine. The presses will arrive in Eugene by Saturday and be installed by an expert from the American Type Foundry, the purveyor. Continued on Page Eight.
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