Miracle Merchant builds giant Cozad business with ads
In Cozad Nebraska Fred W Andersen earns the nickname Miracle Merchant for running a 37 000 square foot department store with daily mail from merchants and a bold advertising strategy. He started in 1906 with 800 and borrowed 2200 to grow, using full page ads and community outreach to turn his store into a town center.
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Judge Muse Advocates Focus On Law Enforcement
Calvin Muse argues enforcement of all laws should be emphasized over prohibition politics. He notes federal and state enforcement differ, urges juror participation, and calls for repeal of unenforced statutes, honesty in government, tax relief, and constructive issues ahead of the Democratic convention.
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Sassafras Tea Promotion from Dyer & Jones
Advertises Sassafras Tea as a nourishing spring tonic with a fifty cent package sale. Promotes fragrancy with meals and mentions fresh steel cleaned roots for making. Sold by Dyer and Jones.
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Flat Earth Theory Tale Echoes Tax Season
The Detroit News notes Wilbur Glen Voliva’s flat earth theory gains attention during income tax season, suggesting the idea appears more plausible amid financial anxieties and annual filings.
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New York Bandit Reformed After Three Surgeries
A New York bandit was cured of criminality by three operations, two more than the Vigilantes of old, according to the Detroit News, marking a drastic turn in his criminal career and treatment prospects.
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