Merchants and Manufacturers Eye Farmer Buying Power
The article argues farmers and their families are key ad targets, noting advertising must emphasize quality and service over price, and that involving the farmer's wife boosts sales. It contrasts catalog houses with local merchants, praising cash in advance and in-person inspection while criticizing underpriced, low-quality catalog goods. It also includes farm health tips on disinfecting barns and stalls to prevent disease.
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Simmons Hardware Co
C. &. Thomas Nurseries
C. BE. Thomas
Illustrated Nursery
Southland
Mail Order Proposition: Simmons Hardware Sends Notice
The Simmons Hardware Company informs Hendricks County merchants about catalog competition and provides additional information on the mail order proposition. The notice targets local dealers and outlines steps or considerations in relation to catalog-based trade.
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Hendricks’ County
Disinfection Guidelines for Animal Outbreaks
The article urges thorough premises disinfection to curb animal disease spread. It lists agents like lime, chloride of lime, carbolic acid, cresol solution, and formaldehyde gas, and details cleaning steps for stables including sweeping, removing filth, repairing decayed wood, and earth-floor preparation.
To Clean Brass With Alum Solution
A simple brass cleaner uses one ounce of alum dissolved in a pint of boiling water then cooled and bottled. It removes stains and tarnish without injuring skin or metal, needing only rubbing on the surface and wiping off.
Hilarity Test of New Films on Audience Trial
A quirky report describes how film exhibitors test new comics in halls by showing previews to an audience for the first time. Proprietors gauge customer reactions to determine impressiveness and potential success.
Dynamite myths challenged by shock physics
The article argues that dynamite is not easily detonated by casual shock. It explains that only a severe shock from exploding a nitric acid mercury alcohol mixture can trigger a detonation, emphasizing the correct understanding of dynamite safety.
There Are Buns and Buns Divorce Case Parody
A New Jersey woman wins a divorce after alleging an intolerable lifestyle of coffee and buns imposed by her husband. The commentary notes the humor in questioning the nature and variety of the buns involved.
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