Merchants in Smaller Towns Could Mark Lower Prices
The article reports on cost of doing business across city and small-town markets. It notes figures from Lord & Taylor and Mr Shelton showing smaller towns incur lower costs, allowing merchants to set lower selling prices while keeping the same profit margin. It mentions various local names and recent community notices and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord & Tay
Alon
Fifth Avenue
New York
Dayton
Diane
John Clemenson
Sibley
Hans Westergard
Emmetsburg
Iona Christiansen
Estherville Friends
R. W. Andrews
Emmetsburgh
C. GC. Larsen
Cedar Rapids
M. C. Larsen
Vincent Kelly
M. C. Grodland
Immetsburg
Grodland
John Lucas
Emmet County
Jackson
Minnesota
Bluebird
M. B
C. K. Pierson Land Office
Robert Knight
Estherville
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Oransky
Patrick Rogers
Metsburg
I. Sullivan
Mr. Rogers
Old Soldiers Home
Marshalltown
Fred’ Rankin
16Th Infantry
France
Julius Brekke
Lake Crystal
Minnegota
Jacob
Brekke
Julius
Belle Plaine
Twin Cities
Mai E
Drovers Journal
John Baker
Montgomery County
Iowa
POMPS AND OXFORDS For Easter Display
A local retailer advertises Easter footwear including Poms and Oxfords in black brown and white from A to D. A full stock of Kida shoes in white and brown for men women and children is offered with an invitation to view the display and request any item.
Daylight Saving Debate Dominates Farm Community Letters
Estherville and Minnesota districts discuss daylight saving impact postwar. Farmers report crop planning concerns, while town meetings weigh the policy against agricultural schedules. Letters from Ed Clark, George Kimball and others question time shifts and sun-based farming priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson Bros
St. Charles
Minn
Ed Clark
John ‘Rohiff
Rock Rapids
Town
Farmers Unite to Oppose Time Clock Change
Farmers across cities voice opposition to daylight saving clock changes. The ongoing discussion reflects concerns about schedules, crops, and daily routines. Local leaders advocate stability, while some communities consider persisting with standard time year round.
Paper Hanging and Painting Ad From Returning Soldier
A returning serviceman offers paper hanging and painting services. He can supply the latest wallpaper designs at low prices and provides inside and outside painting work. Patronage is solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Han
Time Changes Salted Wording By Kalona Writer
D B Swartzendeuber of Kalona contemplates how a new era shifts speech and thought in this brief fragment. The note hints at linguistic change and personal reflection on language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Swartzendeuber
Kalona
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P.J. Paulsen
Graettinger
BR. E. Green
M.L. Brown
M. GC
Larsen
Katherine Reimer
Miss Mayme
Sullivan
Clarence Axelton
Sammy
Minstrel Company
George Lott
the Times
E. E.green
M.’E
H. Rathman
Max Baumgarter
Estherville Hospital
Joseph Deninger
West Bend
Osgood
Anderson Hospital
Lottie Hendricks
Donald
Art Thompson
Dairy
Whittemore Champion
Algona
Brethren
Northwest Iowa
Bathub
S. C
Myrs
G. C. Coolidge
J. A. Spies
John Moran
C. K. Pierson
W. C. Foster
Ohio
J. L. Birkland
Graetttinger
John Swift
O. H. Raliegh
Katherine McEvoy
Fred Rubink
Earl Moraine
Oliver
D. Hurlbert
Towa
Doris
Warber
J. A. Fleming
Herke Bros
Gale
F. B. “Schurmann
C. A. Jensen
Iona
P. J. Hession, M
Ben F. Reeves
Siany
WJ. Rindy
L. L. Lindery
Bam ‘East
Mmon
Granttinger
P. J. Paulsen Furnitord
Gad
Mmbalmer
Pomps & Oxfords
the Graettinger
Hawkeye Theatre
Graettinger, Iowa
Auto Welding Co
Géil
Clemenson & Swanson
Estherville Democrat
Victory Loan
Chicago
Victory
P. Sullivan
Theo. Peterson
Halistone
Peterson
Warren H.beck
North Dakota
Rock Dell
Olmsted County
N. T. Goldberg
J. F.lamb
Olmatead ‘Co
Billie
Robert Starkey
Pat Qriffin
Wm, Franklin
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