TO THE PEOPLE OF NOME:
While the consolidation of the general mercantile business of
A. Polet with that of the Northern Commercial Company’s Nome
branch is now an accomplished fact, tnany people have undoubtedly
wondered as to what effect this change may have on the community.
. Beyond Mr. Polet’s desire to retire from the active general
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merchandise business, the intent behind the negotiating that led
up to this consolidation was to eliminate to as great a degree as
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was practical, unnecessary duplication of expense and of inventory.
Now that the consolidation has taken place, it is our sincere
hope that such increased efficiency and lowered investment will re
sult in better service and the same or lower prices. The cost of goods
arriving this spring is on a substantially higher level than those re
ceived last fall. Every effort is being made by the management at
Nome, in spite of these costs, to keep price levels as close as pos
sible to those that were set during the fall and that prevailed dur
ing the winter.
We sincerely hope that this will merit your confidence and
continued patronage.
Vice-Pres. and Gen. Manager