Hitchcock defends post office gains and self sustenance claim
Former Postmaster General Frank H Hitchcock arrives in Silver City after criticizing Burleson. He asserts the post office system under Taft was self sustaining, expanded greatly, and carried millions of pieces of mail free under franks. He notes treasury audits confirm a wiped out deficit. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised.
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Silver City
N. M
Mogollon Mountains
Frank H. Hitchcock
Burleson
Post Office Department
Hitchcock
Taft
Committee of Novitiates
Postal Committee
House of Congress
Postal Service
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Lhews
United States Postal Service
Matrimonial Appeal Sent To Local Postmaster
Postmaster J J Stevens is asked to assist in a marriage venture after O D Beck of Del Rio Texas writes that he seeks a German bride around age 28 to 29. He desires health and good looks and willingness to settle in the western United States.
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J. J. Stevens
Stevens
Court of High Appeal
O. D. Beck
del Rio
Tex
San Antonio
Cooperative piano sale promises huge savings and guarantees
A 1912 promotion touts a Kohler and Campbell piano for 257.50 with a five year joint guarantee and 30.30 in total potential cash dividends. Buyers pay 5 dollars to join, then 1.25 weekly, with a 30 day trial and one year exchange option. Death cancels remaining payments.
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Kohler and
Campbell
Kohler & Campbell
SAN Antonio Music CO
San Antonio Band Chief Endorses Kohler and Camp Pianos
Prof. Wm H Smith Musical Director of the San Antonio Band and St Anthony Hotel Orchestra praises Kohler and Camp pianos. He inspected 165 pianos and 70 player pianos, noting uniform tone, even touch, durable construction, and high quality materials. He confirms the instruments meet advertised claims and backs a strong guarantee.
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Wm. H. Smith
San Antonio
St. Anthony Hotel
Exchanging the piano under one year home trial
The cooperative plan offers a one year home trial for a piano or player piano. If unsatisfied, you may exchange for another piano at no charge if same grade, or pay the difference for a higher grade, with all payments credited to the new contract.
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Co-operative Society
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MR. Hitghgoge
Nola
Irene
Hood
Kohler & Camp
Stone & McCarrick, Inc
Houston Street
Isaac Bledsoe
Just¢ Company
San Antonio, TE
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