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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1911
Page
2
A Bear Lake County article condemns buying from a peddler who canvassed homes and sold goods widely. The piece agrees with Mr. Wright that peddlers and mail order houses lure customers with catchy arguments and often charge higher prices than local merchants.
A discussion on persistent advertising vs peddlers and mail order firms. It argues local merchants fail when they rely on sporadic ads, while steady, well planned campaigns build store traffic and counter outside selling. The piece cites John Wanamaker on advertising effectiveness and urges consistent effort.
An advertisement explains butter wrap labeling requirements and offers printed wrappers. It states all butter not creamery butter must bear Idaho State Dairy Butter labeling and sells wraps by mail with quantity discounts and cash with order.
D McLennan denounces two months of stove peddlers selling Home Comfort ranges by installment with gifts and tax evasion. He claims local merchants offer four makes at lower prices, guarantees one price, and invites inspection of displays to prove better value. He urges residents to support home merchants over traveling salesmen.
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