12 Oct 1905
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Newspaper
Huron Weekly World
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1905
Page
1
Arlington Sun debates the impact of Chicago and St Louis catalogue houses on Huron Beadle County economy asking what they contribute to roads schools taxes and clergy. It discusses mail order influence and proposes local merchants counter advertising to compete with catalog retailers.
A long list of Huron business firms signs a statement promising to sell the same goods at or below catalog prices advertised by Sears Roebuck and other mail order houses. Merchants insist they can match or beat catalogue pricing while offering reliable goods and local service.
A Pierre report outlines upcoming auditor findings showing South Dakota counties carry a total liability of 6 057 874 61 with 3 097 192 35 in school mortgages. Assets total 7 199 893 40 leaving 1 142 018 99 excess assets.
The Huron library receives a list of new books spanning vintage novels and heavier works. Notable titles include Wagner’s Simple Life and Elizabeth and Her German Garden, with authors such as Daniels Jewett and Wharton among the arrivals.
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