Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-09-22

DEAR EDIrOR:-BclnR Il careful ODbcf-
yer, and at the same time, as trust TO Il
certain "degree," public benefactor,"
l make it a rule whenever notice any
thing of public interest, to give note of
it through the medium open to all, "thc
press" This l trust, will answer as an
apology for what may 70 low:
While sauntering through the streets
short time ago, I was attracted by signs,
and beautiful display of goods which,
on investigation, proved TO be the New
York Store, that every one has doubtless
heard of from far and near. So much
having been said, through the papers
and otherwise, concerning this house, |
thought would take look and be able
to speak for myself After waiting a
few moments for those at the door to
give way, entered First, made the
acquaintance of Mr. n. 0. Lawton, the
buying partner; he had been home from
New York but few days, and was look
ing over the stock, as he said, ''to see how
the boys had got it arranged" he seemed
quite well pleased, and on making known
my business, began to show me through
the store and explain many things of
general interest. On asking how it was
that his store was able to sell so much
lower than others, he answered me very
satisfactorily.
1t seems that some time before spring
or fall trade is looked for, he quietly goes
east, where he remains looking about for
the cheapest places, and for those who
have bargains to offer, buying at bank
rupt sales, auctions and where else they
can be had the cheapest. This can be
done only by being on the ground, where
he sometimes remains for two months,
buying frequently for one-half less than
could be done by ordering or remaining
east only a few days.
One thing that seemed to please him
exceedingly, was his purchases in wooden
goods, bought in the scorching days OF
july made out of wool purchased for
about one-half what our farmers are now
selling for in the fleece. Since his pur-
chase, these goods have been rising in
price 50 that those purchasing later were
compelled to pay what the New York
Store is able to sell them for, at retail
1t is doubtless true that his purchases in
this line alone, will be worth many thou
sand dollars to the surrounding country
was particularly pleased with the
display of dress goods that Mr.. Post and
his assistants, were measuring OIL for the
lady customers. Plaids seem to be the
predominating style, and a more gor-
geous display one need not look after
1t has been asserted for some time past,
that the New York Store was the only
place where lady could feel satisfied in
buying fine dress, and no wonder, for
certainly the quality and low prices are
not to be cqualled in our western coun-
try.
next looked over the stock of cloth
ing, which certainly. is one of the best
assorted and complete | have seen in a
long time. l had no intention of buying,
but happening to see suit that just
pleased me and at such remarkably low
price, at once called them mine, and rs
for a Ct, never before had better, |
thought my outfit would not be complete
without hat, and had hardly made the
remark before one WAS shown which, like
the clothes, so pleased me, that | imme-
diately purchased. Since looking about
| find it about quarter less than could
have been bought elsewhere. Taking
these little things in the aggregate, and
they amount to a great deal i'll favor OF
the New York Store. While passing out
I was surprised and at the same time
pleased to notice that in the notion and
ladies' furnishing goods department, Ia
dies were in attendance That is a move
in the right direction for, not unfre-
quently ladies would prefer to make pur-
chases oflady clerks, and here they find
them always in attendance
A few general remarks before closing,
Judge, would not be out of place Be
fore leaving the store l learned some pc
culiarities that may be Of value to the
public. One thing that struck me as
just, was the one price system, that the
New York Store so well lives up to. 1t
is the only true and satisfactory way to
sell goods and is sure to draw all good
and desirable customers. ! noticed one
customer because she could not get a
certain piece of goods five cents yard
less than the salesman asked, seemed
quite put out, and left the store.
Before left the store however, | no
tlccd the same person return ana, not
only buy the goods she was looking at
but made large bill not once asking for
less price, but seemed much pleased
On paying her bill, heard her remark
that she found the same goods at another
store but was first asked ten cents more
a yard and not till after some banterin2
did she get it offered so low as the first
price given at the New York Store. She
at once saw the disadvantage of trading
in such manner, and concluded to pat
ronizc the New York Store, where she
felt safe, and could trade in one quarter
the time. Yes, right here let me say to
all trdde 'ehere you knop you are deaf,
justly Nth, and that will surely be the
case with all who trade at the New York
Store.
Begging pardon for the occupying OF
so much valuable space and referring to
the commencement for my excuse, re
main, Yours in all interest,
A SoJouRNEE