Even in 1914 when Ridgeway was booming, businesses were concerned about people going outside Ridgeway to shop. This little piece appeared in the March 12, 1914, edition of the Ridgeway Journal. Even though we may not have nearly the number of businesses now as over 100 years ago, it is still nice to shop in Ridgeway when we can, especially now with the Farmers & Makers Market.
Why You Should Shop at Home:
Because my interests are here.
Because the community that is good enough for me to live in is good enough for me to buy in.
Because I believe in transacting business with my friends.
Because I want to see the goods.
Because I want to get what I buy when I pay for it.
Because every dollar I spend at home stays at home and works for the welfare of the town.
Because the man (person) I buy from stands back of the goods.
Because I sell what I produce here at home.
Because the man I buy from pays his part of town, county, and state taxes.
Because the man I buy from helps support my school, my church, my lodge, my home.
Because when ill luck, misfortune or bereavement comes, the man I buy from is here with his kindly greeting, his word of cheer, and his pocketbook if need be.
