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Poem
April 4, 1872
Mineral Point Tribune
Mineral Point, Iowa County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
A promotional ode praising the accuracy and popularity of Elgin Watches, highlighting their appeal to conductors, business men, and ladies in the West, and claiming superiority over competitors.
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Ode to the Elgin Watch.
BY A LADY.
O, have you heard the story
The Western papers tell,
How quickly Elgin Watches
When made, began to sell:
How every man who buys one,
Is fully satisfied.
Though every other kind of watch
Before them he had tried
He always had been troubled,
Because he could not know
The time up to a minute
"Twas either fast or slow.
But when he bought an "Elgin,"
He always was just right
It varied not a moment
For months, by day or night
Now every good conductor
Upon a railroad train,
Thinks he can't do without one,
And business men the same
A "Culver," or a "Taylor,"
(The "Raymonds" are the best,)
A "Wheeler," or a "Laflin,"
Just put them to the test;
A "Ryerson," or "Ferry,"
They will be sure to please:
For dainty "Lady Elgin,"
The Western ladies tease
The dealers through the country
Have all a full supply,
You can but call and see them,
If you don't wish to buy.
Tell other manufacturers
Their banners must be furled.
The "National" can beat them,
And Elgin Watch the world
s.C.W.
Watchmaker and Jeweler
BY A LADY.
O, have you heard the story
The Western papers tell,
How quickly Elgin Watches
When made, began to sell:
How every man who buys one,
Is fully satisfied.
Though every other kind of watch
Before them he had tried
He always had been troubled,
Because he could not know
The time up to a minute
"Twas either fast or slow.
But when he bought an "Elgin,"
He always was just right
It varied not a moment
For months, by day or night
Now every good conductor
Upon a railroad train,
Thinks he can't do without one,
And business men the same
A "Culver," or a "Taylor,"
(The "Raymonds" are the best,)
A "Wheeler," or a "Laflin,"
Just put them to the test;
A "Ryerson," or "Ferry,"
They will be sure to please:
For dainty "Lady Elgin,"
The Western ladies tease
The dealers through the country
Have all a full supply,
You can but call and see them,
If you don't wish to buy.
Tell other manufacturers
Their banners must be furled.
The "National" can beat them,
And Elgin Watch the world
s.C.W.
Watchmaker and Jeweler
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Commerce Trade
What keywords are associated?
Elgin Watch
Accuracy
Railroad Conductor
Business Men
Lady Elgin
Advertisement
What entities or persons were involved?
By A Lady.
Poem Details
Title
Ode To The Elgin Watch.
Author
By A Lady.
Subject
Praise For Elgin Watches
Key Lines
O, Have You Heard The Story
The Western Papers Tell,
How Quickly Elgin Watches
When Made, Began To Sell:
But When He Bought An "Elgin,"
He Always Was Just Right
It Varied Not A Moment
For Months, By Day Or Night
Tell Other Manufacturers
Their Banners Must Be Furled.
The "National" Can Beat Them,
And Elgin Watch The World