A_Business-Messages
Samuel ALLEE, Livestock - 1897
Source: Greencastle Daily Banner & Times 6 Sept 1897 p 1
“What our merchants say” – Hogs are high, cattle are high and it is my opinion that both will go higher. Business is good. ~~~transcribed by kbz
ALLEN Brothers, Dry Goods - 1897
Source: Greencastle Daily Banner & Times 6 Sept 1897 p 1
“What our merchants say” – Allen Bros Dry Goods – the past month has been phenomenal with us; our trade was greater than for any previous August in our history. The fact that it has largely been a cash business indicates that people have more money and are spending it more freely.
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Albert ALLEN, Druggist - 1897
Source: Greencastle Daily Banner & Times 6 Sept 1897 p 1
“What our merchants say” - Albert Allen, Druggist – Trade is improving a little I think. I am not quite sure that it is as good if not better at this time last year. ~~~transcribed by kbz
Walter ALLEN, Drugs - 1897
Source: Greencastle Daily Banner & Times 6 Sept 1897 p 1
“What our merchants say” - Walter Allen, Drugs – the year between Sept 97 and Sept 96 was an improvement; no change either way now.
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Joint AMERICAN and ADAMS EXPRESS - 1897
Source: Greencastle Daily Banner & Times 6 Sept 1897 p 1
“What our merchants say” – Joint American and Adams express company – report great increase in importations for business men. Last week had double the business of any week before. ~~~transcribed by kbz