Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›1. Mr. Jones buys a Swiss watch for $20. 2. He misses his train as his watch is never correct. 3. Takes Swiss watch to watchmaker and is told it will cost three dollars to repair. 4. He is disgusted with the Swiss watch and throws it away. 5. Buys a Waterbury, which cost $4 and can be repaired at a low price. 6. He is now always son time to catch the train and keep his engagements. 7. He beats the record by the Waterbury. Buy the Waterbury.
1. Mr. Jones buys a Swiss watch for $20. 2. He misses his train as his watch is never correct. 3. Takes Swiss watch to watchmaker and is told it will cost three dollars to repair. 4. He is disgusted with the Swiss watch and throws it away. 5. Buys a Waterbury, which cost $4 and can be repaired at a low price. 6. He is now always son time to catch the train and keep his engagements. 7. He beats the record by the Waterbury. Buy the Waterbury.
Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

1. Mr. Jones buys a Swiss watch for $20. 2. He misses his train as his watch is never correct. 3. Takes Swiss watch to watchmaker and is told it will cost three dollars to repair. 4. He is disgusted with the Swiss watch and throws it away. 5. Buys a Waterbury, which cost $4 and can be repaired at a low price. 6. He is now always son time to catch the train and keep his engagements. 7. He beats the record by the Waterbury. Buy the Waterbury.

[ca. 1870–1900]

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