Conrad's Store Builds Credit Based Merchandising
A historical look at Conrad's on Massachusetts Ave and Delaware St, Indianapolis, detailing twelve years of growth through a credit account system. The article credits fair dealing, timely fashion updates, centralized capital, and low prices as keys to attracting middle-class customers and expanding the business. It also notes the store's location advantages and mentions local newspaper subscription drives and community figures connected to the effort.
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Euual
Conrad
Indlang
Ctnre
Jeverent
Swindler at Ecripps Aprae Press Association case
Robert Gray, 88, pleaded for clemency in U S court after being indicted for defrauding the government. He reportedly represented himself as Jonas TG dier in the Fortieth Ghia Volunterrs during the Mexican War to draw pension funds. Government later uncovered the fraud and officials sought justice. the court weighed his age and claimed penalties.
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Ecripps-Aprae Press Association
Cincinnati
Robert Gray
United States Court
Weo
Jonas TG Dier
Fortieth Ghia
Pensioh
White
Thompson
Turnkey Jailed for 15 Months in Wisconsin Case
Special to the Bun a Wisconsin man in La Crosse was convicted Saturday in a U S Court for involvement with a band of post office robbers. The defendant received a 15 month term in the House of Correction from Judge Sanborn. Evidence linked him to collecting 3600 for an early release.
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Jurnkey
Grosse
Wis
Chita
Turnkey
da Crosse Camity
Andrew Cunningham
Eddie Fayging
House of Correction
U. S
Sanborn
Myars
Childeva
Mayor Guilty of Unlawful Salary Raise by Public Works
City council probes Board of Public Works for acting beyond its power by unilaterally raising Garrard and assistants salaries. Board created a department for street sweeping and sprinkling, boosting Garrard's pay from 1200 to 1800 annually, while council had refused the measure. May or Holtzman defends council’s rights while noting the board’s action and legal opinion.
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Board OF Public Works
Holtzman
Charles A. Garrard
Garrard
Orn Department
Woliainan
Nik Sluwrintendens
Sneh
Armitiee Mons
Rusia
Galaries
Putin Works
Wiee
Wills Graves
City Counel
Tito
Ood Uising Reanhi- Hon Wan Passat
Trutpneta
John W. Holtzman
Henry Warroga
Wright to resign and Mayor indicted headline mix
Gov Wright plans resignation upon arrival in the United States to attend the opening bids for Philippine railroad construction in Washington. Gen Luke Welcht hosts the event at his home in Manila. Wright will return to law practice after departure. Mayor Frank Mahorn of Ditonvale faces indictment by Helmont county grand jury for Sunday liquor selling and compelling closures while his own establishment remained open. Fire destroys a Chicago planing mill, part of John Spry LumberCo in the lumber district. Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to cure scrofula and related skin issues.
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Wright
Scrippe-M'Rre
Meapis
Tenn
Luke i Welcht
Philippines
Phillypines
Washington
Weight
Acripps-3true Press Association
Wheeling
W. Va
Qrt
Frank Mahorn
Ditonvale
Helmont County Grand Jury
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John Award Walker
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Mander
Edwin Walker
Ira
John
Howard Walker
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Shiraz
Kazaks
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Tree of Life
Iran
H. P. Wasson & CO
Red Cross
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Dorothy Dodd
Hghty
Geo. J. Marott
East
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Dr. Reed
Gen. Wright
Mire Winslow
Rupf
Bcripps-Rak Press Association
Chicago
John Spry Lumber Company
Toona
Hood
Scripps-M'Rre Press Association
Pittsburg
Joseph Page
B. J. Quintiven
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pitcairn
Manley & O'Donnell Coal Co
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