Style and Price Drive Small-Store Success Said by Vendors
The note emphasizes pairing low prices with choice style to attract more small profit business. It mentions sending samples of the new collection to illustrate the store’s approach.
17 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1896
Page
1
The note emphasizes pairing low prices with choice style to attract more small profit business. It mentions sending samples of the new collection to illustrate the store’s approach.
The article touts Autumn Dress Woolens highlighting style and value. It lists New Novelty Woolens 33 inches wide in ten color combos including blue grey brown green and cardinal. Rourette Checks 36 inches with raised cord and square checks. 42 inch Tweed effects and 46 inch novelties in Ottoman weaves priced up to $1.00 per yard.
New woolen plaids in 42 inch width face a price range up to 6.50 with other items priced at 7.00 for standalone skirts. The note invites readers to request a new catalogue by sending name and address for mailing.
Boasts superb appointments on the North Western Line from Chicago to St. Paul Minneapolis, featuring compartment sleeping cars dining and library cars and smoking coaches. Leaves Chicago at 6 30 p m daily with low fall excursion fares to the South via Louisville and Nashville.
A Sept. 16 report notes heavy focus on an alleged dynamite conspiracy with claims of US involvement by the Pinkerton agency. Scotland Yard pursues plotters in Chicago and New York, while French authorities resist links to a czar assassination plot. Det. teams race to nab minor plotters as Tynan’s case strains Ireland’s political efforts.
Senator Butler, Populist committee chairman, endorses Senator Allen's letter to Mr. Bryan. He states the Populists nominated Bryan at St Louis because of his role in the campaign’s central issue.
The weather remains generally fair. Light to fresh north easterly winds blow across the region. No precipitation is mentioned and temperatures are steady with a mild to moderate feel. Expect mainly clear skies and comfortable daytime conditions with cooler nights.
Democratic nominee William Jennings Bryan continued his Kentucky tour with Urey Woodson organizing events. He spoke at La Grange Eminence Frankfort Midway Versailles Lexington to crowds of 1,800 to 20,000 amid heavy rain as supporters urged him to press on and defend free silver and a straight Republican vote for anti-Debs lines.
Syracuse Sept 16 Charles Wilkinson and Johnnie Condon were arrested for burglary. Both youths confessed to the crime and one was already an arson suspect. Wilkinson had been picked up days earlier with the loot found on him.
The State Department will investigate the July death of Charles Govin, an American newspaper correspondent with Cuban rebels, after surrender to Spanish troops near Havana. Consul General Lee seeks facts through Minister Taylor though reports are slow outside larger towns. A Havana dispatch notes Spanish drafts on Spain suspended and U S drafts bought, signaling a looming financial crisis.
Burglars forced entry by breaking a door glass at St Wendelin s Catholic church in Barelara Loota Fostoria Ohio and overhauled private rooms taking ciboriums ln nula vestments and books while scattering items on floors and yard. Bound Over For Murder in Dayton Albert Franz faced preliminary hearing for the murder of Bessie Little and was bound over for trial. Maine returns show Republican plurality likely around 40 000 with 418 towns reported. Reed receives congratulatory messages after large First district margin.
Bak I Tarsor Me Sept 16 Secretary Carlisle has written to James P Helm of Louisville about party unity on gold and silver. He explains under the present system the government buys silver and must maintain parity with gold, but under unlimited coinage the parity obligation would end as coins go to individuals. He notes the government has made no discrimination between metals, paying gold or silver on demand.
A surprise Populist showing convened after a protected conference and formed a five member committee to seek fusion with the Democratic state committee. Members include D M S Fero of Herk Falls chairman, R White of Millers Corners president of the Farmers Alliance, A C Fisk of Denver Colonel B M Druscan of Denver and C B Mattheys of Buffalo, who once ran for governor on the Populist ticket.
APOLIS Sept 15 A P O L I S F P and K E Kelley a well known mortgage firm has filed an assignment to GQ MM Tlansell and A C Cobb janity bilimes are estimated at between 0 00 60 and 150 000 The assets are not known The firm has loaned several millions of eastern money mostly on farm property and the loans are well secured.
New York Sept 16 visitors at the Irish National Alliance headquarters. Many Irish callers seek details about the arrest of Tyna Kearne Bull and Mann in Europe accused as principals in an alleged conspiracy to kill crowned heads.
In Victor Colorado on September 15 Charlet McGovern Ciles OToole and George Stevens were found dead in a cabin after heavy drinking. Harry Doyle and John McDermott were detained on suspicion of poisoning the victims while other occupants included two unidentified men.
The New Haven convention saw the gold standard majority of the state central committee resign in favor of the Bryan wing. William Kennedy of Naugatuck was elected temporary chairman. The move is hailed as a major victory for silver supporters within the state democracy.
Thomas Montgomery Joy an American from New York faced a local Liverpool police court charge for obtaining postage stamps by false pretenses. He ran a scheme promising a bicycle to ten top word entrants from Overland letters, requiring stamps. Police found 6000 letters at his office and 3000 more addressed to him undelivered. no bicycle named Overland could be found. Joy was committed for trial.
Major McKinley receives a two-part Somerset County delegation of farmers from Pennsylvania and Missouri amid an enthusiastic crowd. Speakers praise Republican unity, sound money, and foreign markets as workers and farmers cheer for McKinley and the Ames factory opening.
Before the New York state Democratic convention, friction rose as Tammany delegation arrived. The lineup includes governor candidate John Bord Thacher, lieutenant governor nominee Tsunae Carlin, state chair James Hinkley, Elliott Danforth for national committeeman, and Frank Campbell as temporary chairman. The platform supports Chicago and attacks the Republican legislature, with calls for stricter anti trust measures and liquor law reform.
Caicaco Sept 16 The Western Passenger association chairman allows commissions on Ground Army business after a Burlington stand. Other lines accept the shift. A peace among Chicago St Paul lines and related firms settles disputes. In Lake Michigan ferry matters Western roads differ on rates. Pankrspene W Va Sept 16 OLlie Archer 20, bank clerk, died after escaping from a nurse and drowning in the Little Kanawha river.
The Ban croft departed Tompkinsville bound for Gibraltar on September 16 with a plan to call at Fayal and the Azores en route to coal duties. Navy orders say it must report to Admiral Selfridge at Cabraltar while at sea. East Greenville notes report local minor incidents, mine work, and upcoming games with various communities.
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