Hoffmann-Hayman salutes Fredericksburg trade — 17 Nov 1913
This 17 November 1913 San Antonio Express clip is a congratulations notice aimed at Fredericksburg merchants and residents. The line “You are now in close touch with the outside world” points to the era when rail connection to the Hill Country was newsworthy—the San Antonio, Fredericksburg and Northern had only recently linked Fredericksburg to San Antonio, so Hoffmann-Hayman is positioning its wholesale and retail line as a same-region alternative to distant suppliers. The ad promises a full green and roasted coffee list, tea, fresh roasting, and quick delivery, under the (misprinted) footer HOFFMANN-HAYMAN COFFFE COMPANY—a useful documentary slip on a busy proof.
Transcription
Congratulations
To the merchants and residents of Fredericksburg. You are now in close touch with the outside world and will need go no farther than San Antonio for any of your needs, particularly in our line as we carry as complete a stock of green and roasted coffees, teas, etc., as you will find in Southwest Texas. We offer you fresh roasted goods, quick delivery and close prices and will appreciate your orders.
HOFFMANN-HAYMAN COFFFE COMPANY
San Antonio, Texas
(The footer spells “COFFFE” for “Coffee” as in the type.)
Source
- San Antonio Express (San Antonio, Tex.), 17 November 1913. Project scan:
1913 Nov 17 San Antonio Express H and H ADV.jpgin the Newspaper Clippings gallery.
