Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14


 Norwich retail business houses will provide you with anything from a spool of thread to an automobile. If it's on wheels they have it, from a toy fire engine to the latest motor car; if it's any of the thousands of products from North and South America, Eu- rope, Asia, Africa or any other part of the world they have it and will be more than pleased to show it.
 In all the stores in the city atten- tive pleasant hammered clerks will be on hand to help the purchaser make selections.
 Norwich, unquestionably the me tropohs of eastern Connecticut, of fers unsurpassed facilities to the out of town shopper. Located in the midst of a large number of hustling, bustling manufacturing villages, it trade center. From the standpoint of the country dweller Norwich offers many trading advantages that many other cities do not. The means of reaching the heart of the city by steam or trolley are unequalled. Cur two railroad stations, New Haven and Central Vermont are centrally 1ocat- ed and cars from all sections of the city pass right by the doors of prac- | tically all the leading stores l
 Those who trade in small towns are i at decided advantage. There is not i competition enough to insure low | Irices. Not only are the goods cheap CT in Norwich than in the smaller cities and towns but the trading stamps which many of the merchants give with cash purcha ses are an added incentive to come here and buy.
 You can reach Norwich several ways-four by trolley lines, east or west, north or south and steam about
 Another factor which contributes largely to the trading advantages which any community can offer is it's accessibility to the great trading centers of the country. Here again is where Norwich reaps the advantages Of location. Boston is the Hub of New England and all the great manufact- ur1ng concerns of that section, as well as many from other parts of the coun- try, use it as a distributing point for their products. New York is the me- tropolis of the United States. 1t is the port through which, nearly all the imports of the country find an entry, and market in which every domestic Inanufactnrer of any standing must show his ways.
 Norwich is situated about midway between these two great wholesale markets. It is thereby enabled to keep in close touch with all the latest style tendencies, whether introduced from some foreign land or developed in our own country; and on account Of the nearness of New York and Bos- ton the merchants of Norwich are able to make frequent visits to both cities in search of the newest and best merchandise in every line. Moreover the freight on commodities, which is an important item of expense, is min imized in this instance by the short haul and the splendid transportation facilities by c rail and water which Norwich enjoys.
 If we may judge from the offerings which the merchants are advertising for Wednesday, Dollar Day will outdo the Dollar Day held last August in value-givihg. The variety and quality of the articles offered are astonishing in number and value. An unlimited array of goods will grace the show windows and show cases in the stores. Mems wearing apparel, tools, sporting goods and everything that appeals to man are on the list of special values and a glance at the advertisements in this mornings Bulletin will convince the men that they have not been over- looked.
 Start early is the real secret of bar gain hunting. Bright and early is the time to begin trading, and by so do- ing you avoid the rush and hustle of the crowds. Nobody likes to stand around a crowded counter waiting for a chance to get within speaking dis tance of the clerk, and nobody likes to be jost1ed and pushed about That is what generally happens to the shop per WHO Wd1lS uHlll d lew minutes De-. fore closing time and very often he leaves the store in a dissatisfied frame of mind. Advice to The Bulletin read- CTS: Study the advertisements care fully; make up your mind that you will take advantage of the splendid offers, and then come early, if possi- ble. If you find it impossible to make a morning visit to the stores, come early in the afternoon. For the benefit of those who are employed during the lo1r o11 f1 e-I,o Io-, . light, the stores will be open until g n1c1nck in the evening