Roycroft shop and advertising man Hubbard profiled
The piece profiles the Roycroft Shop and its leader Elbert Hubbard, praising its direct-to-consumer approach, showy yet economical design, and the Philistine publication. It describes Hubbard as a practical, common sense writer who crafts brief, vivid ad copy and essays for business readers, emphasizing honesty, value, and persuasion over mere rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theen
Roycraft Shop
Jt i
Bayerett
Hubbard
Iime
Bnd
Royervt
Roycroft
McAusland’s Grand Cleaning Up Sale Dress Prints
Sale promotion offers silk dress prints and fabrics at deep discounts. Silk prints, silk ginghams, pique, madras cloth and stripes available in various colors and patterns with generous quantities and low prices. Local shoppers urged to take advantage of the mass quantities and affordable rates.
Wool and Half Wool Dress Goods Price List
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century price listing shows various dress goods and fabrics with marked gains and discounts. Items include half wool dress goods, black grenadine and crepon fabrics with reduced sale prices, and colored pajama cloths in old rose and gray, indicating a general sale or catalog listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apes
Hamburg and Kalamazoo Mercha ndise Sale List
A fragmented catalog lists discounted items with pes and 3¢ to 60¢ prices. Includes corsets, collars, crochet threads, spools, belts, mitts, gloves, table linens, damask, napkins, hosiery, and silk items, noting bulk quantities and sale prices. Bulletin No 1 is in force and a wide bargain section is emphasized.
Preparing for Large Attendance at Private Schools
Reports from Lexington indicate strong private school enrollment this year due to good drops and prosperity. Improvements at Baptist college, Central college, and W. M. A. boost capacity and comfort, with new grounds added at 17th Street corner. State Fair at Sedalia expected to draw 30,000. local officials anticipate major event. Mrs. F. W. Gaines dies at 77. seven children mourn. Kidney health ad closes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Baptist College
Central College
Academy
17Th Street
Washington Avenue
Williams
White
Sellers
Also Mentioned on This Page
East Aurora
Chas W. Loomis
Cne
M’causland
Chulee
Vienna
Loa
Ihe
Madras
Aed Et Ae
Presbyterian Cook Books
Bbc
Ray Aas
Ise
Ine
Hamburg
Kalamazoo F. .C
Crescent Empire
Kalamazoo
Nick Nacks
Clark
C. T
Eoue
Merrick
Windsor
Yoweri
Leheee
Descensern al
Ddieanesvest
Mre
McGrew Building
Lexington, Mo
Sedalia
H. K. Beate
Missouri
United States
Mr. Bente
F. W. Gaines
Ed Gaines
Wleven
Cisines
Virginia
Corder
Edward
Robert Gaises
Jackson
Thie City
John Galves
James Marlis
Butler
Ed Hackley
John Candiff
Baford
Teks Smith
Chas
W. Loomis
T. BE. Kensler
James Slushes
Kansas City
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!