Subject: Nebraska

This billhead from December 22, 1880, records a transaction from Greensfelder, Rosenthal & Co., manufacturers and jobbers of boots and shoes located at 105 & 107 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. The item is addressed to M. Dworak and Beckman in Oakdale, Nebraska, and lists a quantity of "19½ Doz. men's Bkce. Arat" with a 25% discount, totaling 18. The document notes "No claims for damage and shortage will be allowed Unless made within TEN DAYS after receipt of goods" and "Accounts are subject to sight draft when due, and draw interest at 10 percent from maturity." Terms are "30 days net" with a "10 [days] 1 per cent. discount." The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the company name and a decorative banner proclaiming "Manufacturers and Jobbers OF BOOTS AND SHOES." **3.

This billhead documents a transaction between Rubel & Penglase, Importers & Wholesale Liquor and Cigar Merchants, located at Fourth & Main Streets in Ogden, Utah, and Miss Halliday. The bill, dated February 4, 1886, records the purchase of one case of Curaco for 12 units of currency. The item also indicates an association with Halliday & Co. in Dillon, Montana. The billhead features a detailed lithographic illustration of the Rubel & Penglase building, along with ornate Victorian-style typography for the company name and decorative borders, typical of late 19th-century commercial design. The business also maintained a branch in Sidney, Nebraska, and an office in Cincinnati, Ohio. 3.

This billhead from Wolff Brothers & Co. details an invoice for various hats, caps, and straw goods purchased by Durarak & Beckman. The items listed include specific styles such as "Brawers Albia," "Georgia College," "Bluebird Scotch," "Blue Moscos," "Coyp Roller," "Parisian," "Albion," "Valurbans," "Garfield," "Blue Ruskie," "Blue Franklin," "Pearl Empire," and "Low brown Nelson," with quantities and prices for each. The total amount is 179.50. The bill notes shipment via "Mo Valley" and that the balance will follow. The billhead features a decorative masthead with an ornate company logo depicting a shield crest flanked by hats, and the business name "Wolff Brothers & Co." in a stylized script. Below this, the types of goods sold—"HATS, CAPS, STRAW GOODS, GLOVES AND UMBRELLAS"—are presented with elaborate Victorian-style borders and varied typography. 3.

This trade card advertises "Greatest on Earth and Western King Cigars" manufactured by L. Cohen in Beatrice, Nebraska. The front features a colorful and comical illustration depicting various figures roller skating. A particularly tall man, with his head appearing to be carried by a smaller skater, is shown bending under a sign that reads "LOW BRIDGE." The card uses a humorous scene to promote the cigar brand. The verso of the card is blank. **3.