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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
4
A North Dakota seller touts Edison phonographs with fixed U S prices and prepay freight options. Models listed include Gem twelve fifty Standard twenty five Home thirty five Triumph fifty five. Promotions push easy payment plans and avoiding Chicago dealers to keep money in state.
The store plans to import one thousand Automobile Goggles from Germany and 150000 to 200000 Minot post cards plus 2000 stamped tooth brushes from Japan to cut costs. These items will not be available for 60 to 90 days, but current stocks are priced reasonably. The biggest savings come when import orders arrive, allowing sale of future items at lower prices.
To clear stock for new rubber goods, Fountain Syringes and Hot Water Bottles are offered at half price. Two to four quart items discounted with prices listed for hot water bottles and combination syringes. Limited stock, sold while supplies last.
A buyer who traveled to New York last fall placed an Import Order for Automobile Goggles. This enables selling at about one third to one half below typical store prices. Goggles are expected to arrive at a later date.
McCoy's offers a complete Edison Records stock with weekly replenishment. The catalogue includes all items up to January 1st and orders of two dozen or more will have prepaid express charges. Records sell at 35 cents each or four dollars twenty cents per dozen.
McCoy's offers the finest pocket knives priced at 60 to 65 cents, less than 90 cents or a dollar found elsewhere. The message emphasizes the bargain and urges shoppers to compare prices at McCoy's.
Geo H Lee, a practical Omaha area poultry and stock raiser, introduces a full Lee's Poultry and Stock Supplies line. Products include Lice Killer 85c quart, Egg Maker 25c 2 1 2 lb, Germazone 50c tablet, Stock Food 50c 7 lb, Hog Remedy 75c 7 1 2 lb, Best Conditioner 25c 2 1 2 lb, Worm Powder 25c 1 lb, Healing Oil 25c full quart. Shipment due by January 7 or 10.
A local store advertises genuine Imported Hollowground Swedish Razors at 1.48 and Hollowground German Razors at 1.59 with a personal money back guarantee. If unsatisfactory, customers receive refunds at the store, not sent to the manufacturer. The retailer promotes 25 percent off razor strops with a razor purchase and notes selling hundreds yearly.
Expert watchmakers are skilled and reliable and will complete repairs properly. Cleaning costs $1.50 and top plate and balance wheel brushing is not offered. In dull seasons merchants cut prices elsewhere, but our jewelers emphasize quality and longer service life.
Don’t let your pen lie around when it’s not in good repair. Bring it to our jewelry department for first class service at a reasonable price. We repair any make and supply extra parts such as feeds caps and barrels with prompt attention.
Victor Talking Machine offers Caruso Melba Eames Pol Plan con Homer and Scotti in 12 inch records at 3.00 each solos. Duetts 4.60, Trios 5.00, Quartettes 6.00 each. A fine selection is on hand at all times.
A local dealer offers real rubies mounted in rings at prices from six to twelve dollars. Rubies range from one half to one and a half carats and are promoted as low price options for July birthstone buyers.
Color wool silk cotton or mix. One package colors any fabric better than other dyes. See samples of wool silk cotton and mixed goods dyed together. Priced 10c per package. Call for details.
An advertisement touts Rexall Throat Gargle as the fastest and most effective remedy for sore throat among known products. It warns it is not for aches and pains and mentions a four ounce bottle priced at 25 cents.
In a February 10 1908 milestone the McCoys drug and jewelry firm marks five years of operation praising strong buying, low prices, and cash discounts. It notes a forthcoming semi annual catalogue and an expanding mail order department while urging customers to embrace the store’s consistent value and reliability.
Edison record list released, full January editions available. Machines from Edison or Victor offered at list price with payment plans. Sizes range from $10 to $55.
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