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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1907
Page
6
The article recounts the 1861 war comet seen July 3 to 5 with a tail up to 50 million miles long. It sparked awe among observers and fears of war influence, before being identified as Thatcher’s comet from Rutherford Observatory in New York City.
A terse quarrel between father and son is quoted in the Cleveland Leader with the father praising work and money while the son prefers spending. The exchange ends with mutual reproach and noted dissatisfaction.
A visitor compliments the acrobat in the dressing tent of the big circus. The performer jokes that his act is his spring suit as he jumps over six elephants per performance.
The Oregonian praises Franklin D Roosevelt comparing him with Benjamin Franklin noting his wide range of influence in diplomacy home life and public conduct. It argues Roosevelt may surpass Franklin in usefulness if he lives to an old age and remains vigorous. The piece ends with a brief classified line offering S C White Leghorn eggs for hatching by George Egbert at $1 per 15 or $5 per hundred.
An assortment of presents for men including key chains match boxes cigarette cases seal rings and gold and silver pencils. Also new desirable jewelry items with fine repair work on delicate pieces such as watches.
The speaker emphasizes earning customers by providing value through fresh goods, prompt polite service, and reasonable prices. They pledge satisfaction with products, pricing, and sales methods, stressing a friendly, trustful approach to build lasting customer relationships.
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