Merchant Prince Builds Store Empire by Advertising
An enterprising grocer starts with a dollar eighty cents for stock and an ad spend of eighty cents, grows fast through persistent ads, expands to a glass-front corner store, then gains the nickname Merchant Prince as customers flood in. Meanwhile in New York, Katharine and Rosalind Ramsey visit with cousin Algernon Mudge, whose chaperon role leads to a double wedding plan after a joyous Manhattan tour.
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Kittredge
Katharine
New York
Rosalind
Algernon Mudge
Mr. Mudge
Algernon, Mudge
Algernon
Algérnon
Dad
Boston
Fifth Avenue
Mudge
Washington Square
Algie
Jack Kenyon
Manhattan
Rogalind
Jack
Mrs. Ramsey
Sally
Ada church notes and community events reported
Dr Olsson attended Bethany meeting at Lindsberg and has accepted a position as stenographer and bookkeeper at the State University in Lawrence. Mrs S A Tornquist and daughter Violet of Henderson are visiting with her daughter Mrs John Olson and relatives. Rev Ef Mrs Nils Obsland of Obsland visited Ada church. greetings sent to Rev and Mrs Obsland. At Ada church meetings Estherarson and Amberg gave vocal solos to great appreciation. Independence Day celebration well attended. Rev Cott of Court Stand gave an afternoon address. Young people presented a program. Kackley Orchestra provided music both afternoon and evening.
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Olsson
Bethany
Lindsberg- On
Pelrson
State University
Lawrence
S.A Tornquist
Violet’ of
N. “Henderson I
Jiohn’ Olson
Vand Ohter
Nils. Obslund
Obsland
Ada Church
Ohalund
Ada
Estherarson
Amberg
Rey.cott
Vocal and Instrumental Recital Highlights
A concert program lists solo vocal and piano items with a vocal trio and orchestra participation. Performers include Mrs Hageman Alphild Larson Babe Nelson Minnie Olson Gabrielson Kackley Orchestra Richardson Tedmein Amberg Vera Florell and Dr Olsson leading the accompanying ensembles.
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Noche Hageman
Alphild Larson
Babe Nelson
Minnie Olson
Drew Grabrielson
Kackley
Richardson Tedmein Amberg
Vera Florellekley Orchestra
Dr. Olsson
Attorney B S Nelson Opens Belleville Law Office
B S Nelson announces admission to the bar in Kansas and plans to open a law office July 1 in Belleville Phoenix block across from the courthouse. He has purchased J M Livingood's law library and aims to serve the county with honest careful and courteous attention.
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Kansas
Law
Belleville
Pheonix
Court House
J. M. Livingood
B. S. Nelson
Save Your Combings and Switches for $1.00 Deal
A terse note from the office advertises combing service with a $1.00 switch offer and urges placing orders at the office.
Diarrhoea Quickly Cured by Remedy Agency
A fragment notes a remedy for diarrhoea from Gliamperlain's Colle, claiming a single dose cured summer complaint twelve years ago. Mrs C Wor writes of the cure and its effectiveness.
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Gliamperlain
C. W.wor
How Tiz Helps Sore Feet Relief for burning swollen sweaty feet
Sloganeering ad touts TIZ to relieve sore feet quickly. Claims include banishing corns and bunions and ending pain from tight shoes. Promises moisture and comfort with a 25 cent box available at druggists or department stores and a money back guarantee.
Sage Tea and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad
A vintage ad touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy promising a natural dark color, thickness, and shine. It claims to restore hair, remove dandruff, stop itching, and prevent falling hair, with a 60 cent bottle available at drug stores.
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Wyeth
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Turkey
the Merchant Prince
E. F. Mcintyre
Miles
Nervine
Jeter
Louis Elg
Idaho
Dr. _Miles
SALON
New Law ‘Office
Chaperon
Fanny Kenderdine
Velthoy
Rae
Peterson’s
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