Book excerpt: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1897 edition. Excerpt: ...and stores, in the best manner and at the lowest rates. We are making a specialty of this business, and are, in a position to make it an object for you to confer with us. We should be pleased to submit designs and prices for any work you may want, either at at present or in the future. Please let us hear from you, and oblige, Yours truly, (89 words) 10. Rogers & Rucker, St. Joseph, Mo. Gentlemen: --Your remittance in settlement of the enclosed statement was received by us December 18th, as you will notice by the stamp on the statement, but, accidentally, the envelope was misdirected, and has just been returned to us this morning, which will explain why you have not received your receipt before. Asking you to please excuse this mistake, and awaiting the pleasure of your further favors, we remain, Yours truly, (76 words) 11. G. H. Davis, Dover, N. H. Dear Sir: --With this mail we send you a sample of our Cold Water Paste, asking that you give it a trial at your earliest convenience. We know it will suit you and that you will use no other, after you have tried this. Read the circular carefully and note the prices. Consider the advantages we have mentioned, and those that may occur to you. We are sure you will then order either a barrel or a box. Yours respectfully, (86 words) 12. A. G. Davidson, Springer, N. M. Dear Sir: --Enclosed you will find a descriptive circular of our new copper range boiler, which we are introducing. It is a strong boiler, guaranteed against collapse and leakage, and inferior to none on the market. Our representative will be there soon with a sample and will call on you and fully explain the construction of this boiler, which is made for both heavy and tank pressure. Should you feel interested, any furthe