If We Were Selling Clothing Only. 



we could say so in a few words and you would believe us, but when we 

 say we sell all the necessary and unnecessary appliances to ride, walk, 

 dance, sleep, eat, fash, hunt, work, go to church or stay at home with, 

 all these in various styles and qualities, and in any quantity, you will 

 doubt the statement and may be ask if we keep groceries or saddles. 

 Our stock of Groceries is complete, even to Pickled Whang-doodles and 

 we have saddles that will fit any Gazoontite tm earth. If you will send 

 us 15 cents to pay postage or expressage we will send you a catalogue 

 that will tell you all about it. 540 large sized pages full of brains, 7,500 

 illustrations, 30,000 quotations, and instructions how to buy goods. 

 Bless you, the book is worth 50 cents to "wad agun" with. If you visit our 

 City, please call on us Only two blocks north of the Exposition build- 

 ing. No obligation to buy goods. Come in and expectorate tobacco 

 juice on the floor or make yourself at home in any way agreeable to 

 yourself. Respectfully, 



MONTGOMERY WARD & CO. 

 in, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116 Michigan Ave., Chicago, 111. 



