Advertising Advice From The Stone-Ordean-Wells Co.
An era of costly ads ends as the Stone-Ordean-Wells Co. urges merchants to treat local newspaper advertising as a serious, direct tool. Emphasizing space filled with concise copy, it warns against sensational “scare head” tactics and champions clear, dignified messages that explain why customers should shop locally, with emphasis on value, quality, and honest presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
Stone-Ordean-Wells Company
Smith’s Emporium
Local Newspaper Advertising Wins Loyal Readers and Shoppers
The passage argues that advertising pays, especially in newspapers. Readers trust ads in local papers and act on advertised goods, making newspapers the best medium for retail merchants to reach customers with consistent, fair pricing and quality.
Just Serves Them Right, North Dakota Cream Trade Critique
The Daily Record argues North Dakota merchants harmed local creameries by acting as agents for Twin Cities central plants. It claims centralizers exposed farmers, directing shipments to farmers via central stations, leaving local merchants punished by their own short sightedness. It calls for farmers to buy where they ship their cream.
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Miller
North Dakota
Twin Cities
The
Daily Record
Dolliver Bells Installed at Fort Dodge Church
The First Methodist church in Fort Dodge received eleven burnished bells donated by Mrs. J. P. Dolliver in honor of her husband Senator Jonathan Dolliver. The set costs $10,000 and includes a 2,650 pound base bell and ten smaller stationary bells. Inscriptions from the Book of Revelation adorn each bell, with the base bell bearing a large dedication.
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Dolliver
J. P. Dolliver
First Methodist Church
Fort Dodge
Jonathan Dolliver
Trinity Church
New York City
God
Wealth estimates show New York leads state totals in 1850 1912 study
The census bureau bulletin notes New York at 26,011,000,000 in total state wealth, with Illinois and Pennsylvania close behind. On a per capita basis Nevada tops at 4,865, Iowa 3,845, North Dakota 3,210, and California 3,113. Foreign wealth in 1903 Britain equals 108,280,000,000, with the United Kingdom credited at 73,997,000,000.
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Samuel I. Rogers
Census Bureau
Department of Commerce
New York
Illinois
Pennsybee
Nevada
Towa
North Dakota
California
British Empire
United Kingdom
Man on Witness Stand Slips Into Insanity in Des Moines Case
At Traer Tama county Mitchell of Grant township broke down while testifying in the Mitchel Mutch land case before the district court. He grew violent and could not speak coherently before being removed. He was hospitalised in Des Moines at a sanitarium, and the judge will rule later.
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Traer
Mitchell
Grant Township
Tama County
Des Moines
Hill
Banks Help Boys Move Into Agriculture Loans
Banks across the South fund pig clubs for youth farmers starting with small loans to buy young pigs. Originating in Arkansas and spreading to Georgia, several counties allow loans to junior members with parental endorsement or no security. Each borrower must grow one acre of corn to feed and repay, with Brooks County banks lending up to ten dollars per youth.
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South
Arkansas
Georgia
Brooks County
Saturday Special Pineapple and Salmon Sale Summary
Pineapple sliced two cans, plums large can, résence GQD honey 16 oz glass, one 081 20 Salmon 1 lb flat med red, 15 crate.
Pig clubs spread as schoolhouse pigs grow large
Macon sets aside 500 to loan pure bred pigs to boys as a school project. A farmer funds a boy's note to test his character. Across Georgia, the “schoolhouse pig” program blends pig production with education, where pupils collect pine needles, feed scraps, and build pens. Some schools auction pigs to fund library books while guarding against overfeeding as pigs thrive on school grounds.
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Macon
Pig Club
Georgia
Pure bred pigato program grows with new breeders
Breeders who sold pure bred pigs at ten dollars last year renew offers this year and several new names join. State agriculture expands on pure bred pigs and 100 bushels of corn per acre, driven by juvenile farmer activity. Last year corn clubs logged 3,200 members averaging 68 bushels per acre, far above the state average under 18 bushels. Pig club boys sometimes earned pork at around five cents per pound.
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Pig Club
Notice of Public Drainage District 83 Lands in Palo Alto
Public notice to landowners listed in Palo Alto County Iowa about the proposed drainage district 83 and public drain. It states petition filed Oct 20 1914, engineer survey and report, and that June 21 1915 is set for Board of Supervisors meeting to decide sufficiency and establish the district. Damages claims due by June 16 1915.
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O. J. Craven
Cornelius Leonard
Michael Hates
Gisphgattingee
Andrew Christianson
Mary Doolittle
Rhesee Doyle
J. A. Spies
Fred
Carl Spies
Joan M. Montgomerys
Ie c Teikomery
Laurence Peterson
Zahn O'Connor
Phillipina Falsenthaty
Ole Knudtson
John §. Bentditus
Lillian B. Bishop
C. H. Bee
Sts
Swia
Lost Island Township
Walnut Township
Palo Alto County
Towa
Geo. Jraettinger
Board of Supervisors
Iowa
I. R. Martin
Court House
Mametsburg
Wo FL Magan
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Sears, Roebuck & Co
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N. J. Merriman
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