Satirical Take On Fashion Obsession And Class
Mr Quad in the Ladies Home Journal notes while Mrs Wheat of Alabama recently had three Wheat children, society's vanity is mocked as he contrasts polished airs with old workaday roots. He rails against fashion driven by vanity and the cost of appearances. He recalls neighbors Jones and Lakins, linking past labor to present pretensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isir
Jones
H¢ Aman
Arabella
Algeron
Espn Ecaeaie
Will Lakins
Saratoga
Mr. Quad
Alabama
Farmers Goods at Granger Prices Offered
A local trader advertises paying the highest market price for butter eggs and all farm produce at Granger prices offering payment in goods or cash.
Roots and Shoes Variety Store Ad Promises Low Prices
An old advertisement promotes Roots and Shoes Ladies and Boys and Men's footwear offerings. The copy asserts a general variety store stocking boots shoes and related goods and claims to sell cheaper than the cheapest available.
Old Stand Ad Promotes Family Visit on Waterford Street
Fragmentary notice from Wakarusa dated July 24 1874 invites the public to visit C Eyers old stand on Waterford Street with family, claiming bargains and readied items. The text is partial and lacks concrete details.
Furnishings Outlet Slashes Prices in Small Town Sale
The proprietor lowers prices to avoid underselling rivals in a small town. Undertaking a specialty, the shop emphasizes reduced rates on furniture and related items.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John
Wire
C. Eyer
Waterford Street
John Wire
Wakarusa
S. C. Harrington
Elkhart St
Wakarsua, Ind
Winan Fisner
Boot and Shoe Maker
Hart St. Ca
Ind
L. B. Grove
David Ramer
South Elkhart St
Gisiness, & Smith, Blacksmiths
Utine & Shaman
Wakarusa Flouring
P. G. Martin
Wakarusa, Ind
L. C. Bennettt
James Lake
Main Street
Locke
Weentz & Sellars
No. 2
Elkhart St. Wakarusa, Ind
Ren
Attorney AT Law
Elkhart
Pro
Bono ’“Publico
Colfax
Furn Tur
A.W. Willinrern
Waterford St
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