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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1915
Page
3
A businessman announces aim to establish a nationwide chain of leading modern drug stores in Houston and surrounding areas. He details the United Drug Stores Company, with $25,000 capital, absorbing the Rice Hotel Drug Store, and seeks 1000 boosters for his enterprise, offering liberal rewards for support.
To 1000 persons offer an opportunity to buy one or more shares of my paid-up stock in the United Drug Stores Company at $5 per share. The stock is fully paid and non-assessable. Each purchaser will receive dividends as the stock earns about 10 to 15 percent yearly and a United Profit-Sharing Membership Card granting the holder and family a 20 percent discount. Negotiations are under way for more locations in Houston and suburbs, with plans for stores nationwide under current management. You may sell or transfer stock and card while maintaining dividend and discount privileges.
An ad promotes a 20 percent discount on all purchases including 5c items and monthly accounts. It explains savings potential for typical family drug-store purchases, amounts saved monthly and yearly, and offers stock ownership with dividends under a profit-sharing plan. The speaker cites 18 years in the drug business and asserts management quality.
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