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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1912
Page
1
Hickory merchants announce a seven day sale starting Saturday August 10 offering unprecedented discounts on all goods from dish pans to home outfits. Out of town customers will have railroad fares refunded on purchases, making this the First Annual Trading Festival a major opportunity to save on fall and winter needs.
Hickory merchants unite in a one week event from August 10 to August 17 offering special inducements on goods and refunding fares for out of town customers. Encouraging shoppers to visit Saturday as the sale opens, the movement aims to spur fall trading with numerous bargains and offered grains by participating merchants.
The notice instructs travelers to claim refunds according to the specified fare schedule. It reiterates following the official schedule and procedures to receive a monetary refund for eligible journeys.
Hickory merchants kick off a week long event from Saturday August 10 to August 17 to draw travelers. They promise quality goods and extensive stock. The campaign offers residents and visitors alike an economic shopping trip with savings on railroad fares and bargains on almost every purchase.
A bold Hickory sales event runs August 10 to 17 offering deep discounts across all merchandise. Nearly all major local merchants participate with price cuts on standard brands, plus railroad fare refunds for out of town shoppers meeting a purchase threshold. Purchases at multiple stores can be totaled at the Democrat office to qualify.
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