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October 6, 1903
San Antonio Daily Light
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
What is this article about?
Haas & Oppenheimer, a leading San Antonio dry goods store, announces retirement after nearly 40 years, surprising customers who express deep regret over losing a fair-dealing establishment renowned across Texas.
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HAAS & OPPENHEIMER
RETIRING FROM BUSINESS
Creates a Great Surprise—Nearly Forty Years in Business in San Antonio—A Great Loss to the Shopping Public.
The announcement in yesterday's Express that Haas & Oppenheimer would retire from business came as the greatest surprise of the year and, judging from the expressions of regret heard on all sides by both sexes, it will prove a great loss to San Antonio.
From a small dry goods store, corner Soledad and Commerce, by fair dealing, courteous treatment and close application to business, they built up a trade second to none in Texas.
Hundreds of old customers with ties of good friendship called yesterday and expressed their regrets; and often was it said: "I have traded at Haas & Oppenheimer's for ten years twenty years, thirty years—and not a few customers nearly forty years. The reputation of Haas & Oppenheimer for fine goods extends all over Texas, and into many states, and their name will ever be synonymous of fair dealing and the best goods.
The store will be closed today and Wednesday and the army of clerks will be busy reticketing and remarking goods for the sale which begins Thursday morning.
RETIRING FROM BUSINESS
Creates a Great Surprise—Nearly Forty Years in Business in San Antonio—A Great Loss to the Shopping Public.
The announcement in yesterday's Express that Haas & Oppenheimer would retire from business came as the greatest surprise of the year and, judging from the expressions of regret heard on all sides by both sexes, it will prove a great loss to San Antonio.
From a small dry goods store, corner Soledad and Commerce, by fair dealing, courteous treatment and close application to business, they built up a trade second to none in Texas.
Hundreds of old customers with ties of good friendship called yesterday and expressed their regrets; and often was it said: "I have traded at Haas & Oppenheimer's for ten years twenty years, thirty years—and not a few customers nearly forty years. The reputation of Haas & Oppenheimer for fine goods extends all over Texas, and into many states, and their name will ever be synonymous of fair dealing and the best goods.
The store will be closed today and Wednesday and the army of clerks will be busy reticketing and remarking goods for the sale which begins Thursday morning.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Business Retirement
San Antonio
Dry Goods Store
Fair Dealing
Customer Loyalty
Surprise Announcement
What entities or persons were involved?
Haas & Oppenheimer
Where did it happen?
San Antonio
Story Details
Key Persons
Haas & Oppenheimer
Location
San Antonio
Story Details
Announcement of retirement after nearly 40 years in business, starting from a small dry goods store at corner of Soledad and Commerce, building a renowned trade through fair dealing and courteous treatment; customers express long-term loyalty and regret; store closes today and Wednesday for preparation of sale starting Thursday.