More More Merchandise Conference to Boost Retail Advertising
The More More Merchandise Conference in St. Louis February 9 to 11 will help retailers use newspaper advertising more effectively. S. P. Preston of Gillespie Ill will discuss cooperation between retailers and newspapers in Making Newspaper Publicity Pay. James W. Fisk of Milwaukee Journal will talk on Making More Money in Retailing.
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American Retailers’ Association
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Local retailer touts replicable store methods for others
A local business owner promotes in-store techniques as replicable strategies that other retailers can adopt. The approach focuses on standard procedures, customer engagement, inventory control, and staff training designed for easy adoption by competitors.
The Nile Source Question Through Time
The Nile's source has long puzzled explorers with James Bruce asserting the Blue Nile as the source. The ancients favored the White Nile, and Grant and Speke finally identified Lake Victoria Nyanza in 1858 as the Nile's origin.
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How New Words Enter Language From Newspapers
The article explains that new words originate from scientists and philosophers or are borrowed from other languages. It notes that newspapers coin terms too, citing sabotage and apache as examples and mentioning suffragette first appearing in the Daily Mail.
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Academy
Figaro
Daily Mail
Lady Arabella Johnson Founder of Boston Remembered
Lady Arabella Johnson, daughter of Thomas earl of Lincoln, journeyed to New England with Isaac Johnson. They arrived in Salem in April 1680. she died that September, while he survived a little over a month. The Chicago Journal credits Isaac Johnson as Boston’s founder and honors their memory.
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Thomas, Earl of Lincoln
Isaac Johnson
New England
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Mr. Johnson
Boston
Chicago Journal
Plaid Blankets Offered At Four Dollar Quality
Heavy and soft cotton blankets in pretty plaids size 66x80 priced at 4.00 per pair with a 3.25 option mentioned. The ad highlights plaid designs and blanket quality for buyers seeking value.
Turkish Toweling Sells Cheap at Yard Sale
Bleached Turkish toweling 18 inches wide is offered at 24 cents per yard. Close heavy weave noted. Domestic textile item advertised with low price and direct sale language.
January Clearance at Fleisher's Yarn and Fabrics
Fleisher's offers yarn at 25c per ball, Wonderglow mix with silk and Sunlight Llamma wool while stock lasts. Plisse Crepe 27 inch wide in pink or canary, underwear or gowns. Children's hose 22c per pair, heavy cotton with elastic top and toe in black or brown, sizes now 22c.
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Fleisher
January Clearance Offers On Dresses Sweaters And Accessories
A local sale features silk dresses priced from 9.75 to 24.75 and wool dresses and sweaters at reduced January clearance prices. Suits in navy and brown with fur collars list 20 to 35 dollars values, coats and imported china ware are discounted. Sizes 16 to 38 and toys noted with Fourth Off on selected china and glassware.
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Roatacer Beth
Needles
Wool Mixed Hose Sale At Bargain Prices
Women's wool mixed hose offered at 75 cents per pair with ranges from 1.00 to 1.50 dollars for wool mixed styles. Colors include brown camel and black with brown and camel pairs featuring assorted color clocks at 75 cents per pair.
Women’s Mercerized Hose Pair Ribbed or Hem Top
Advertises women’s mercerized hose size 42 with ribbed or hem top in black, reinforced heel and toe, priced at 42 cents per pair.
Brown Silk Hose at Ninety Five Cents a Pair
Quality silk hose sold in brown only at 95 cents a pair while supplies last. Item markets 95c price point and limited quantity, highlighting bargain nature and stock depletion.
Light Colored Percale 17c Yard
Fine quality percale 36 inches wide with white ground and small figures and stripes.
Enameled Ware in Large Pieces Listed for Sale
Advertisement notes large enameled ware including kettles pans and teapots in white or blue with extra heavy coating that resists chipping.
Quilted Cotton Batting Sold At Discount Price
Good quality quilted cotton batting offered at 1.25 dollars per roll. It opens to full size 72 by 90 inches and weighs about 3 pounds.
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