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Origin of a mail order house told as fable and caution
A narrator compares a famous mail order scheme begun by a Wisconsin watch peddler and a partner to a local merchant, detailing watch fraud, fake names, and a furniture gimmick. He notes the resulting profits, later downfall, and the impact on local taxes and public goods while urging support for nearby merchants.
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