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Newspaper
Philip Weekly Review
Location
Philip, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1907
Page
1
The item surveys a broad mix of figures and events from the national to state scene. It notes Roosevelt Taft and La Follette in presidential talk, criticizes Crawford Gamble Shober Basford for broken promises, and highlights a rising backlash against machine politics and corporate influence in South Dakota.
Sioux Falls Argus Leader notes Kittredge has met many voters and made a strong, modest impression. It contrasts him with Crawford, arguing Crawford is failing as governor and senator, while Kittredge will explain his record and seek six more years in the Senate.
An Ohio paper recounts a man who asks for a hardware store axe at 90 cents, then pays 1 15 for the item plus extra for express and money order fees, only to be told to wait ten days to pick up the axe, matching mail order timing. The merchant ends the transaction with the customer realizing the true cost matches mail order delivery.
The author argues that researching local papers and ads best reveals a town’s economic pulse. By studying advertisements, one can gauge live trades and activity more quickly than walking streets, and even assess one’s own town’s vitality.
A brief clipping notes prices at Linn elevating fashion with nobby ties and City Meat Market showing ham prices. Beat Em Ali brand meat bars listed at 15 and 16 cents per unit as shoppers seek value.
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