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Newspaper
Gillett Times
Location
Gillett, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
5
A 1917 Western Newspaper Union article argues women control most retail buying, estimating 80 percent of purchases by female shoppers. It warns towns rely on women to sustain merchants, noting mail order temptations threaten local stores and the need for wise shopping and proper store experiences.
An editorial discusses women embracing public roles and consumer power. It contrasts sight unseen mall orders with store shopping, praising women who know what they want and urging active participation in local governance and community development.
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