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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1876
Page
4
A nostalgic poem recounts a father’s memories of a cherished child lost, blending tender images with grief. The narrator recalls the child’s grace and beauty, laments the separation, and longs for reunion in dreams as April’s issue of Harper's carries the verse.
A merchant explains why high foot traffic does not equal high sales as fifty ladies browse and chat while few buy. He notes farmers and older customers spend more per visit, while seasonality and social visiting drive many shoppers to look and linger rather than trade.
A Boston Post excerpt tells of Chapren L-It resolving to quit tobacco after New Year. He dumps his tobacco box, endures four days of odd cravings and a changing household scene before a moral quip undercuts the seriousness of his pledge.
A collage of period ads and anecdotes includes risqué offers and household solicitations. Items feature a provocative request for a woman to share a bed on a busy public road, a Broadwood pianoforte for sale, and greetings seeking a wash and cook. It also notes a dancing mistress offering cooking and ironing, a pianoforte trade, and odd humorous vignettes from social life in England.
Stop in at our dry goods and clothing house to examine the new stock just received. By close buying we offer fresh varieties and prices aimed to attract shoppers.
Shop advertises paying cash for goods and offers all items in dry goods clothing boot and shoe or hat and cap lines at greatly reduced rates.
Prices at Lichtenberger and Sons drop to bottom figures for the approaching fall and winter season 1875. The firm advertises markedly reduced costs across garments and goods, signaling a shift to value pricing and greater affordability for customers.
A concise editorial note argues that price alignment makes quality goods affordable, urging readers to buy now and stock up while costs are low. It emphasizes prudent shopping and long term savings.
Fall and winter stock from Lichtenberger & Sons features alpacas merinos bombazines and dress goods at low prices. Clothing options include coats suits vests pants and other wearables plus a full line of piece goods notions and boots and shoes with competitive pricing.
The firm advertises a large stock across lines including dry goods boots and hats with a promise to fit any customer. It emphasizes cash prices and a builder friendly assortment of doors blinds sash cement and glazing materials.
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