K_Business-Messages - Putnam

“What our merchants say” – Charles Kiefer, bakery and groceries – Oh, yes, it is lots better than it has been.  Collections are easier to make and everybody has mere money.  If the calamity howlers would stop talking and go to work we could have prosperity in a little while.    ~~~transcribed by kbz

“What our merchants say” – Kelley & Sons, General Merchandise – We are having the usual fall trade; prosperity has not struck us yet. We have been doing a larger business than formerly but this is due to increased floor space and stock.    ~~~transcribed by kbz