C_Business-Messages - Putnam

“What our merchants say”  - Frank Cannon, tailor – there is no improvement so far as I can see.  No, I have not gone back any.    ~~~transcribed by kbz

“What our merchants say” - Chicago Spot Cash Clothing Store – this is a very dull season with us; it is too late for summer goods and not late enough for fall goods.  We have bought a large stock for the fall trade and expect a rush then.  Traveling men tell us that they are selling more goods and with less difficulty than at any time within the past three years.    ~~~transcribed by kbz

“What our merchants say”  - PR Christie, shoes – More business in August than July and more in August 97 then in August 96.   ~~~transcribed by kbz

“What our merchants say” – F. Conklin, Grocer – There was an improvement in June over the preceding month but not any increase now.    ~~~transcribed by kbz

“What our merchants say” – John Cook, Hardware steady increase in amount of business.    ~~~transcribed by kbz