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Credit talk contrasts local merchants with mail order houses
A commentary argues that local merchants support the community with credit and service, while mail order houses refuse many favors. It notes cash-only stores and installment plans, urging readers to compare benefits of shopping locally versus distant catalogs, especially in timing, trade, and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Newspaper Union
United States
Chicago
Farmer
Deaser