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That would indeed be a wonderful way. It is surprising that the big business people have not thought of it. They have but to insert an advertisement in die newspapers, “It is sinful not to purchase at our establishment,” and the first firm that does so will have all rival firms closed in no time. It is a wonder that the modern world has not yet thought of this.

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