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Rules For Customers.

fact that business enterprises are
conducted for pleasure, and not for
profit. before condemning them as
harsh and arbitrary:
No. 1. This place will be open
from a. m. until p. m.. but any
customer desiring to make pur-
chases or secure samples at any
hour between p. m. and Z a. M,
can do SO by notifying any member
Of the firm, who will be glad to
send seven-passenger touring car
TO bring such person to the store
and back home, or anywhere else
they may desire. These rules will,
OF course, he changed to suit the
convenience of anyone.
No. 2. While stock is carried on
the shelves and in the stock rooms,
II Is greatly preferred by the firm
that It be carried at customers
homes; anyone desiring to purchase
any article should have at least a
half dozen sent out, or if this
quantity is not sufficient, as many
more as you like. Also be certain
to bring as many members of the
family and as many of your friends
a. possible when contemplating
making a purchase, and do not
make a final decision until they
are all satisfied. While,of course,
no merchant objects to taking back
goods that have been out more than
from six months to a year, and
which have only been worn few
times. sometimes other customers
claim they are shop-worn, and not
worth so much. for which reason,
where it does not conflict with the
convenience of the customer, most
merchants request them to be re-
turned before the time limit ex-
pires.
No. 3. Customers will bear in
mind the fact that there is slight
expense attached to doing business,
and are requested not to request a
reduction of more than one-half
from the price marked on the
goods. Also If goods seem lit
tie old, do not ask embarrassing
questions. as most firms from which
We buy are not willing to wait "un-
til convenient" for their money,
which accounts for our not duplicat-
sing orders.
-. II clerks do not show you
tAtnS ii the store. please re-
the office they
HS6sD6 to show goods, not to
Ske sales; II Tor any reason, clerks
should seem Impatient, tired or
bored, and do not take an interest
in all your family affairs, and not
tell you all the gossip in the COM
munity. you will confer favor up
on the management by reporting
this fact at once, as this feature is
especially embodied in their con-
tracts.
No. s. II the clerks are not
dressed in the proper manner; for
instance, the men employees in frock
coats, white or colored waistcoats,
striped trousers, patent leather
shoes, silk stockings, picadilly or
straight front collars, with suitable
cravats, also silk hats, in the morn
ing; tuxedo coats, ETC., in the after
noon, and full dress in the evening,
and the ladies with appropriate
morning. afternoon and evening
gowns, you will win the lasting
gratitude of the firm by reporting
the delinquency at once, as ali en-
ployes are required to observe all
the rules of etiquette in dress and
department.
No. 6. The subject of credit is
one that engages the attention of
every business concern; this state
ment is made in order that custo-
mers may not worry over it. Manu-
facturers and wholesale dealers sell
cash. which, means cash within ten
days; or for cash, less per cent,
or net. 80 days, which means two
per cent. discount from the bill if
paid at once, or the face amount of
the bill must be paid, without dis
count. within 80 days. Many goods
have to be paid for in advance that
10. upon delivery. Business houses
do not recognize friendship nor re-
lationship; cold cash Is the basis
upon which they buy and sell. Ere
Quent settlements prevent misun-
derstandings. and enable the buyer
to get better values. However, bear
in mind that many accounts are set
tied with promises, both principal
and interest being paid in this man
ner. Buy all you want to, and do
not be offended If you are called
upon to pay; this is merely a habit,
and may be because the merchant
needs the money, but you need not
worry about this. OF course,if the
merchant gets money from his
friends, and does not pay, he is call
ed dishonest. but this does not ap-
ply to you If you get goods and do
not pay.
No. z. This firm will sell a
wreath Of flowers to be placed up
on the graves Of all those who die
owing it,; II you are neglected, please
call up the manager of the floral
department and state that unless
the flowers are sent you will come
back. In which case your bill will
be ready.
No. 8. Do not be particular how
you handle goods: drop them on
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