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Title: New goods! "The Union must and shall be preserved" J.C. Wallace & Co. Craigsville, Pa. take pleasure in announcing to their friends and the public generally, that they have just received, and are now opening, a complete and well selected stock of staple, fancy, foreign and domestic dry goods purchased in Philadelphia for cash, at panic prices, and will be sold at a small advance on the cost for cash or produce. The stock consists in part of silks, de laines, cassimeres, tweeds, cloths, handk'fs, laces, linens, ginghams, shawls, bed tickings, Irish linen, bleached & brown domestics, gloves & hosiery calicoes gents' cravats " gloves, ladies' dress goods. Ready-made clothing, fancy notions, hardware and queensware, boots and shoes, hats and caps A good stock of fresh groceries. Much pains and attention has been taken in the selection of their stock, so they feel able to recommend them with confidence. They ask of the community generally an examination of their stock. Their motto is "Small profits & quick sales." Country produce taken in exchange for goods. Highest price paid for wool. Craigsville, Pa, May 1st, 1861
Description: Printed in red and black., The illustrations show two sets of three soldiers facing right; an officer standing, left arm raised, telescope in right hand; three people, one holding a U.S. flag, with the banner: Hurra for J.C. Wallace & Co.; and two sets of three soldiers facing left., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: J.C. Wallace & Co.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 J C Wallace (6)5777.F.7a (McAllister)

Title: New store The undersigned would call the attention of the citizens of Dubuque and Jackson Counties, to his stock of dry goods! groceries, and general merchandise, now arriving from the Atlantic cities, and purchased entirely for cash at panic prices. Terms cash. Call and see
Description: Printed in red and blue., The illustrations show a man waving his hat, holding a large U.S. flag, and an eagle with the banner: Bargains bargains., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Dick, D. M.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Dick (6)5777.F.4a (Mcallister)

Title: Another war declared Great slaughter anticipated! "Watchword, give nor ask any quarters"! S. Barlow Espy in the field with a terrible array of dry goods foreign and domestic. Notions, fancy goods, staples, cutlery, boots, shoes, hats and caps bonnets and embroideries, every style and quality, etc., etc., right from the fountain head of the goods trade, with the following inscription on his banner--"Extermination against all high prices and undue profits." The public generally and the citizens of Shelby County particularly, read the following proclamation: Being armed and equipped with such a stock of goods as cannot fail to strike the beholder with amazement ... I am determined to repulse if not entirely vanquish the great system of montrous prices and murderous profits ... My facilities for purchasing goods in the East, gives me the advantage of the second handling from the manufacturer, instead of the third and fourth, thereby protecting my customers against the necessity of paying an extra tariff ... Wanted in exchange for goods, at the highest market price 25,000 bushels of good wheat, 30,000 bushels of corn, 10,000 lbs. of feathers, 20,000 lbs. of rags, 400,000 doz. eggs and anything else in corresponding quanities, which the people have to sell, provided a market can be found for it in the United States. Shelbyville. Ill. April, 1st, 1861
Description: Capt. Stephen Barlow Espy, of Co. G, 115th Illinois Infantry, was killed at Chickamauga, Sept. 20, 1863., Text printed in red, and illustrations and their captions printed in black., Eighteen illustrations of varying sizes, mostly cartoons, surround the text., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Espy, Stephen Barlow, 1848-1863
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 Espy (5)5777.F.56 (McAllister)

Title: Attention, Union men! Secession has produced a wonderful change in the price of goods Great slaughter anticipated! "Watchword, give nor ask any quarters" P. & C. Templeton are in the field with a terrible array of dry goods foreign and domestic. Notions, fancy goods, staples, clothing, boots, shoes, hats and caps, groceries, queensware and cutlery of every style and quality, etc., etc., right from Philadelphia, with the following inscription on their banner--"Extermination against all high prices and undue profits." To the public generally who wish to buy goods, we make the following proclamation: Being armed and equipped with such a stock of goods as cannot fail to strike the beholder with amazement ... we are determined to repulse if not entirely vanquish the great system of montrous prices and murderous profits ... Our facilities for purchasing goods in the East, gives us the advantage of the second handling from the manufacturer, instead of the third and fourth, thereby protecting our customers against the necessity of paying an extra tariff ... All kinds of country produce taken in exchange for goods. 20,000 lbs. of wool wanted, for which the highest cash price will be paid. Brady's Bend, Pa., May, 1861
Description: Text printed in red, and illustrations and their captions printed in black., Two large illustrations: the first, signed Elton, shows crowds rushing into a store; the second shows a man on an airship pulling nine more people; sixteen other smaller illustrations, mostly cartoons, surround the text., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: P. & C. Templeton
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 P & C Temp (5)5777.F.57 (McAllister)

Title: Secession has produced a wonderful change in the price of goods Great slaughter anticipated! "Watchword, give nor ask any quarters" Spruance & Megear are in the field with a terrible array of dry goods foreign and domestic. Notions, fancy goods, staples, boots, shoes, hats and caps, groceries, queensware and cutlery of every style and quality, etc., etc., right from Philadelphia, with the following inscription on their banner--"Extermination against all high prices and undue profits." To the public generally who wish to buy goods, we make the following proclamation: Being armed and equipped with such a stock of goods as cannot fail to strike the beholder with amazement ... we are determined to repulse if not entirely vanquish the great system of montrous prices and murderous profits ... Our facilities for purchasing goods in the East, gives us the advantage of the second handling from the manufacturer, instead of the third and fourth, thereby protecting our customers against the necessity of paying an extra tariff ... All kinds of country produce taken in exchange for goods. Smyrna, Del., April, 1861
Description: Text printed in red, and illustrations and their captions printed in black., Two large illustrations: the first, signed Elton, shows crowds rushing into a store; the second shows a man on an airship pulling nine more people; sixteen other smaller illustrations, mostly cartoons, surround the text., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Spruance & Meager
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 Spruance (5)5777.F.50a (McAllister)

Title: Attention Union men! Secession has produced a wonderful change in the price of goods Great slaughter anticipated! "Watchword, give nor ask any quarters" S.C. & L. Fox are in the field with a terrible array of dry goods foreign and domestic. Notions, fancy goods, staples, clothing, boots, shoes, hats and caps, groceries, queensware and cutlery of every style and quality, etc., etc., right from Philadelphia and Baltimore, with the following inscription on their banner--"Extermination against all high prices and undue profits." To the public generally who wish to buy goods, we make the following proclamation: Being armed and equipped with such a stock of goods as cannot fail to strike the beholder with amazement ... we are determined to repulse if not entirely vanquish the great system of montrous prices and murderous profits ... Our facilities for purchasing goods in the East, gives us the advantage of the second handling from the manufacturer, instead of the third and fourth, thereby protecting our customers against the necessity of paying an extra tariff ... All kinds of country produce taken in exchange for goods. Sandy Creek, May 1st, 1861
Description: Text printed in red, and illustrations and their captions printed in black., Two large illustrations: the first, signed Elton, shows crowds rushing into a store; the second shows a man on an airship pulling nine more people; sixteen other smaller illustrations, mostly cartoons, surround the text., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: S.C. & L. Fox
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 S C & L Fox (5)5777.F.55 (McAllister)

Title: Attention, Union men! Great fall in prices! For the latest styles and cheapest bargains ever offered in this market, call on G.W. Mouk, and behold the truly wonderful and magnificent display of dry goods fancy goods, staple goods, notions, hats, caps, boots, shoes, ready made clothing, groceries, hardware, queensware, glassware, iron nails, &c. Having just returned from the cities of the East, where, under the present distracted state of the markets, I have been able to buy goods at truly panic prices, ... All kinds of country produce taken in exchange for goods. Claysburg, Pa. May, 1861
Description: Printed in red and blue., The large illustration shows a man waving his hat, holding a large U.S. Flag; the illustration at foot shows a man on a horse-drawn wagon racing a train; seven other smaller illustrations are around the text., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Mouk, G. W.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 Mouk (5)5777.F.54 (McAllister)

Title: Please call and see the new goods! Just received at Price's Cheap Cash Store Ashland, Pa Where all goods are sold at the lowest market prices. Small profits and quick sales is my motto
Description: Printed in red and green., The illustration, signed H.L.S. L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield with the banner: The Union must and shall be preserved., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Price's Cash Store
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Price (6)5777.F.13 (McAllister)

Title: Just received at Price's Cash Store! Ashland, Pa A new & desirable stock of summer goods! To which the attention of the public generally is respectfully solicited. Remember, the motto is still quick sales and small profits
Description: Printed in red and blue., The illustration shows a man waving his hat and holding a large U.S. flag., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Price's Cash Store
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Price (6)5777.F.5a (McAllister)

Title: Elfelt's Union Dry Goods Store The greatest bargains in St. Paul! Third St., near the church
Description: Printed in red and blue., The illustration shows a man waving his hat and holding a large U.S. flag., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Elfelt Brothers
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Elfelt (6)5777.F.17 (McAllister)

Title: "The Union must and shall be preserved" Oster & Carn Cheap Side, Bedford, respectfully announce that they have just received a large stock of new and cheap summer goods! Embracing a large and general assortment of staple and fancy dry goods! Ready-made clothing, hats, boots and shoes, cutlery, glass, china and queensware, fresh groceries, spices, &c. &c. To which the attention of cash and prompt short time buyers is particularly invited. Their goods have been purchased at the very lowest figures, so that they have ability to offer extraordinary good bargains. Produce taken in exchange for goods. Bedford, Pa, May 1st, 1861
Description: Printed in red and black., The illustrations show two sets of three soldiers facing right; an officer standing, left arm raised, telescope in right hand; three people, one holding a U.S. flag, with the banner: Hurra for Oster & Carn; and two sets of three soldiers facing left., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; this poster was cut in half between "Oster & Carn" and "Cheap Side, Bedford,"., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Oster & Carn
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Oster (6)5777.F.16a-b (McAllister)

Title: "The Union must and shall be preserved" New spring & summer goods bought at panic prices!! McCan & Arter, have just received a large and beautiful stock of spring and summer goods, which have been bought at panic prices, in Philadelphia and selected with great care to suit the wants of their customers, among which may be found dry goods! of every description; fancy dress goods, silks, &c. A large stock of groceries, hardware, queensware, boots and shoes, hats and caps, &c. Together with everything usually kept in a country store, all of which will be sold low for cash or produce. Call before purchasing elsewhere, as they are determined to give bargains. Hanover, Ohio, May, 1861
Description: Printed in red and black., The illustrations show two sets of three soldiers facing right; an officer standing, left arm raised, telescope in right hand; three people, one holding a U.S. flag, with the banner: Hurra for McCan & Arter; and two sets of three soldiers facing left., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: McCan & Arter
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 McCan (6)5777.F.14 (McAllister)

Title: Attention volunteers! Fort Sumter re-taken Lawrence and Beaver County merchants in a fearful state of excitement, Ramage's store reinforced by a splendid stock of new goods! Notwithstanding--and ladies and gentlemen, they must and will be sold, and at war prices! My store has bsen [sic] recently enlarged. My stock was never before so complete. I never sold as good prints for 8 & 10 cts. before. I never sold shoes as cheap. My bonnet trimmings are cheaper and better than usual. My domestic ginghams won't run out. My dress goods are of the latest styles and in fact I have nothing but what is desirable. Please call and see for yourselves. "No trouble to show goods" is our motto---so ladies don't be backward. Walk in. P.S. All kinds of produce taken in exchange for goods. Enon, Pa. May
Description: Printed in red and black., The illustrations show two sets of three soldiers facing right; an officer standing, left arm raised, telescope in right hand; three people, one holding a U.S. flag, with the banner: Attention!; and two sets of three soldiers facing left., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Ramage, Benjamin
Date: [1861?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Ramage (6)5777.F.15 (McAllister)

Title: "The Union must and shall be preserved" G. & J.H. Cooper would respectfully announce to the citizens of Mount Jackson, and surrounding country, that they are now receiving and opening at the old stand, direct from Philadelphia and New York, a complete and carefully selected stock of goods, many of which were bought at the greatly reduced panic prices, consisting of dry goods! Ready made clothing, groceries, hardware, queensware, boots and shoes, hats and caps, &c. A good stock of paints, oils & dye stuffs. And in fact almost everything kept in a country store, all of which will be sold very cheap. ... Country produce taken at market prices. Mount Jackson, Lawrence Co., Pa
Description: The illustrations show two sets of three soldiers facing right; an officer standing, left arm raised, telescope in right hand; three people, one holding a U.S. flag, with the banner: Hurra for G. & J.H. Cooper,; and two sets of three soldiers facing left., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: G. & J.H. Cooper
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 G & J H Cooper (6)5777.F.10 (McAllister)

Title: The Union must and shall be preserved! Jas. F. Wintermute Norton, Ohio, has just received direct from Philadelphia, a good assortment of seasonable goods consisting of usual variety, which will be offered at the best possible prices for case of approved country produce
Description: Printed in red and black., The illustrations show two sets of three soldiers facing right; an officer standing, left arm raised, telescope in right hand; three people, one holding a U.S. flag, with the banner: Attention!; and two sets of three soldiers facing left., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Wintermute, James F., b. 1823
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Winter (6)5777.F.6a (McAllister)

Title: Fort Sumter I. & A.N. Stauffer respectfully announce that they have just received from Philadelphia, their new spring & summer goods consisting of dry goods, boots and shoes, hats and caps hardware, queensware, groceries, &c. which they are determined to sell for cash or produce, as they are persuaded that it is better for both buyer and seller. Please call and examine for yourselves. Their motto is small profits and quick sales. Mount Pleasant, Pa
Description: The illustrations show two sets of three soldiers facing right; an officer standing, left arm raised, telescope in right hand; and two sets of three soldiers facing left., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Stauffer, Isaac
Date: [1861?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Stauffer (6)5777.F.2 (McAllister)

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