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The Tip is 'Where They're Proud' I recently saw an ad in our local newspaper for a big box home improvement store. Their newspaper ad had USA made products and American flags all over it. Several weeks later, I checked the ad again and sure enough they were still advertising their American made products. It was obvious they are proud to carry products Made in America. Their competitors made no mention of things Made in America. I have been to this store and asked what products are made in the USA? A clerk told me they primarily carry imports. Obviously they are not proud. I now realize you can buy many Made in the USA building supplies, including tools Made in USA and appliances Made in USA., in stores that are proud to carry brands Made in the USA. Here is another example of a store proudly carrying products Made in the USA. I was shopping for men's shoes in a local department store when I tried on three different pairs of shoes. I couldn't decide which pair I wanted so I went out on a limb and asked the clerk, "Are these shoes imports?" The salesman said "yes they are" so I asked, "Do you have any Made in America shoes like these?". To my surprise he said, with GREAT PRIDE, "yes sir, we have a whole line of Made In USA shoes". He brought me the same color and style with the Made in USA label. These Made in America shoes were less expensive, came with a better warranty, and were more comfortable. Looking for companies that are PROUD is simple and can have a great impact on our country. I encourage you to try this some time- just ask. You will love it when you realize you are making a difference that all of us will benefit from. With your help America will be ours again and that is a good thing. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Adirondack Chair Shop Back in 1903, or so the story goes, a man wanted to build a truly comfortably lawn chair to furnish his summer home in the heart of New York State's Adirondack forest preserve. Thomas Lee began nailing pine boards together, testing each style he designed on the members of his family. The chairs were all designed using a single pine plank and featured wide armrests that have become the hallmark of the Adirondack style. After arriving at a final design for the Westport plank chair, he offered it to a carpenter friend, who was in need of a winter income. Harry Bunnell quickly realized the chair was the perfect item to sell to Westport's summer residents. Without apparently asking Lee's permission, Bunnell filed for and received a patent in 1904. Bunnell manufactured his plank chairs for the next twenty years. His chairs were all signed and made of hemlock. Original colors were green or a medium dark brown. From here in the Adirondack foothills, we design our solid furniture for hours of comfort with closely spaced, narrower slats... contoured backs and seats... and the traditional wide armrests. Besides our Adirondack chair, we also offer snuggle up versions for two, and smaller sizes for kids. So, take a look and let us know what we can create for you today. |
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