Dead Town Prosperity and Local Spending Urgency
A 1917 editorial urges residents to keep money at home to sustain a lively town. It argues that local commerce, taxes, and public services rely on circulating dollars through local merchants rather than mail order houses. Citizens are urged to support nearby businesses to prevent decline and maintain schools, lighting, and safety.
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Western Newspaper Union
Hye
Mall Order
Yane
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Buick
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Prince Rupert
Bayestar Sodanp
Albert Zahn
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County of Oconto
Horaa Breeding
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Columbia Phonographs
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H. E. Haertl
E. B. Gauthier
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Vina Hodgins Milliner
Kristiansen & Gilbertsen
Joseph Kuehl Fursittre
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Oscar Witte
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H. E. Hasril
Emil Thibaudeau
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Oconto Brewing Co
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Grotelueschen & Savage
Georges Washington
John Anderson
Kazlow
Sol Kazlow Clothing
W. Shutes
W. F. Shutes
Gillett Building Supply Co
Gillett Building Supply Company
Ben Eschner
South Lake Street
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