Lot of five items. First is 8.5x11.5" typed letter signed w/detailed
letterhead at top showing factory, train, globe. Letter and envelope are
addressed to "H. A. Jackson, Deering, Me." Contents explain "Enclosed copies of
campaign banners, dimensions, & costs" and stresses "The importance of their
use in the coming campaign." Text also includes "These banners can be printed
in plain black, or in beautiful colors blended together, giving a magnificent
effect." Letter is folded as mailed. Second item is cancelled 3-5/8x6"
envelope w/date of "Sep 1, '92." From Akron, Ohio. Printed on both sides.
Third item is 3x18.5" sample paper banner w/text "For President Grover Cleveland
Of New York/For Vice President Adlai E. Stevenson Of Illinois." Notation at
bottom reads "Printed In Good Bleached Muslin, 26 Inches Wide By 20 Feet Long.
Black Or In Red And Blue, Blended, Substantial Colors. Names In 12 Inch
Letters/Made By The Globe Sign Co., Akron, O." Folded twice as mailed. Second
sample banner measures 3x25". Bold text at top reads "Opinions Of Prominent
Republicans On The Tariff." Includes ones by Garfield, Logan, Blaine, Allison,
Butterworth, etc. Bottom notation reads "Printed On Good Bleached Muslin, 3
Feet Wide And 25 Feet Long, Plain Black Or In Red And Blue Blended, Substantial
Colors. Heading 4 Inch Letters And Body 2 Inch./Made By Globe Sign Co., Akron,
O." This sample has three folds. The last sample banner measures 3x15". Text
at top reads "Two Sides Of The McKinley Bill." Text includes listing of
products and their percent of advanced increase due to McKinley bill on left
side. Right side lists products w/increased taxes. Bottom text reads "Printed
On Good Bleached Muslin, 3 Feet Wide And 15 Feet Long, Plain Black Or In Red And
Blue Blended, Substantial Colors. Heading 4 Inch Letters And Body 2 Inch./Made
By Globe Sign Co., Akron, O." Two folds as mailed. Interesting and
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