Solomon Levi and the power of suburban advertising
A Pittsburg reader recalls Solomon Levi, who built a Blank Run Department Store in a near abandoned barn. Through persistent suburban newspaper ads showing bargain prices, low costs, and trolley incentives, Levi drew frugal housewives, expanded his stock, added space, and eventually owned the settlement, proving the impact of aggressive local advertising.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
New York
Solomon Levi
Blank Run
Levi
Oakhurst
Weelly
Solomon Levi's
Solomon Levi's Emporium
Solomon Levi’s
Emporium
Pittsburg Dispatch
Farm Farm Hunting Ban Notice
The undersigned forbids any hunting on her farm. Those found violating this order will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Hicks Almanac for 1909 Offered by Word and Works
The Rev il R Hicks almanac for 1909 is offered with a Nov 15 1908 ready date. It features colorful covers and a portrait of Prof Hicks, includes the original Hicks Weather Forecasts, and is touted as the best astronomical year book. Price 35 cents by mail, with newsstands and bulk discounts available. Agents wanted. 2201 Locust Street, St. Louis, Mo.
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Prof. Hicks
St. Louis
Hicks
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Alma Kiehne
D. C
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Cape Girardeau
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Sarah Harris
Della Hitt
E. Z. Hitt
William H. Harris
Adelaide Hempstead
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Sarah Hedge
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Bertha Brooks
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J. E. Schmuke
Il R. Hicks
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Sam Vandivort
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ST. Low
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King Medical Associ
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Yale
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Chas. Vinyard
KR. F.D
D. F. Sadler
Appleton
S. T. Daley
Whetsting
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Jackson Laundry
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