Summer Advertising Persuades Merchants to Advertise Year Round
An editorial argues that major stores Wanamaker and Bauland spend as much on August ads as in December. It contends summer advertising keeps doors open, sustains staff, and matches holiday margins, urging merchants to plan smartly and press ahead during dull seasons. A Maple City Self-Washing Board ad questions ship subsidies benefiting shipowners while farmers face high costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wanamakers
Joseph A. Bauland & Co
Brooklyn
Journey Through South Africa Reflects War and Wonder
Dear Folks at Home recounts travel from Durban to Cape Colony with observations on the Orange Free State, Transvaal, and Johannesburg gold fields. The writer notes British and Boer War landmarks, frontier camps, and stark contrasts between wealth and hardship, ending with family thoughts and a hopeful sign of future schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durban
Pietermaritzburg
Cape Colony
Orange Free States
Transvaal
Congree States
Wasinnew Castle
Lady Smith
Bloemfontein
Johannesburg
Pieter Matritzburg
Ander
Vergy
Pieter- Inaritzburg
Reliable Cholera Remedy Advertised in Local Notice
A physician urges keeping a dependable medicine for cholera morbus attacks. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is praised after a serious case in Lafayette. One dose reportedly relieved symptoms within fifteen minutes. Sold by Wood & Umatattd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambrlain
W. EB. Kosworth
LaFayette
Alde
Chamberlain
Komedy
Wood & Umatattd
Boys urged to recruit for Democrat watch offer
The notice asks boys to recruit eight new subscribers or collect overdue payments and one year advance to earn a serviceable watch. It urges immediate action as additional propositions will be presented soon and says response can take one or two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe City
The
Democrat
Demmocknat
Remedy Proved Worthwhile In Childhood Coughs
An older excerpt extols Chamberlain s Cough Remedy saving Mithesod Lad from choking and croup while warning of false standards and the corrupting pull of wealth. It contrasts money as power for good when used rightly with its potential for evil, as discussed by St Louis Christian Advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
H. J. Strickfadon
World
Eralee
Wood & Umwaited
St. Louis
The Banner Route and State Line Connections
Railway advertisement detailing routes from New York to Detroit Toledo Omaha and St Louis to Chicago Buffalo and Boston. It promotes chair cars free seats buffet sleeping cars compartment sleeping cars between St Louis and Kansas City dining cars wine road beds elegant equipment and fast time. C. Crane G P T A St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Niagara Walls
Detroit
Toledo
Omaha
Corner Bluffs
St. Paul
Kansas City
Moberly
Des Moines
St. Louis
Chicago
Buffalo
Boston
Plan Now for Colorado Burlington Summer Tours
The Burlington Route advertises low excursion fares to Colorado resorts including Denver Colorado Springs and Manitou with departures from St Louis Kansas City Chicago and other cities. May 27 to June 5 and August 24 to September 5. First class through sleeper excursions offered with scenic Colorado routes via Salt Lake and connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Colorado
Denever
Colorado Springs
Manitou
St. Louis
Kansas City
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Frone St. Lewis
Missouri River
Uwion
Prive
Pere Land
Courist
Con
Minnesota Travel Promotion Offer Seeks Readers
Promotion urges readers to contact local agents or publish houses to receive travel guidance and free publications for journeys to Colorado California or Yellowstone Park. It promises low summer rates and personalized advice from Minnesota agents.
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Colorado
Pech
Coast
Yellowstone Park
California
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Monror City Democrat
Church
Lodge
Tim
Democrat Printing Co
Monréé City
Huntsville Herald
Maple City
Congress
BIG Harvest
Milwaukee
F. W. Westhoff’s
Sutley
Beau
Aun
South Africa
Dodreich
Equator
Dean
Tam
Daniel P. Shays
Werner
H. E. Watts
P&t. A
Bulgtons Etesea
Minnesota
WM. Fitzgerald L.W. Wakeley
Hannibal
St. Lule
M. Devey
St. Louie
Louisville, Nashville
Great Central Trunk Line
Kentucky, Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
Pba Tanice
Liam
Texathon
Manufacturer
Ltd
Tak
U. S
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