Democratic Sentinel, Volume 7, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 April 1883 — ANCIENT CLASDICS FOR ENGLISH READERS. [ARTICLE]
ANCIENT CLASDICS FOR ENGLISH READERS.
I now give 5 per cent, discount on all cash sales of two dollars and upwards. Every cash purchaser is invited to give me a trial. Satisfaction guaranteed. Do not be misled by my opponents in business, by their telling you, probably, that the discount is put on beforehand, for such is not the case. I wish everybody to know that I buy for cash only, and therefore am able to do what I advertise. I will also sell goods on six months, to reliable parties. My stock of merchandise probably excels any in this market, in quantity, quality and prices. Inviting everybody to call and examine my mammoth stock; and thanking you for past favors, I reman, Yours* truly, A. Leopold.
Tbit is the tide of a unique and really delightful series of books, the first volume of which. “Ihe Commentaries of Caesar,” by Anthony Trollope, is just issued. The aim of the series is to open to the unlearned English reader the beauties and treasures of classic lore, teli who the writers were, give some con hected outline of the story they narrate, present some of their most striking passages in choice English translation, and illustrate them with the wealth of modern scholarship. There are 27 volumes io all, and heretofore they have cost $1 each. They are publishing in Tax El zbvxb Library. in really charming style, at 15 cents each for paper binding, or 30 cents each for cloth binding. “Herodotus,” by George U. Swayne; “Cicero,” by W. L. Collins, and “Demosthenes,” by W. J. Broadribb, are announced for immediate issue, and the other yolumes are to follow, one or more each week, until the series is complete From even these marvelously low prices large dis* counts are offered to clubs and for pssttpr orders. John B. Alden, Publisher, 18 Vesey Street, New York. At A. Leopold’s great Bazar, the display of Dress Goods, Buttons and Trimmings to match, is immense. Ladies should call and inspect before purchasing. Remember, 5 per cent, discount, to all cash buyers, Is a -great inducement.
