The Press-Dispatch
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A-4 Local Wednesday, November 21, 2018 The Press-Dispatch 500 Walnut St., Petersburg • 812-582-1594 Next to RadioShack OPEN: Monday-Thursday Noon-6pm Friday & Saturday 9am-6pm Black Friday event small business saturday See Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Elsa from Frozen FREE DELIVERY in Pike County FREE BALLOONS TO ALL CHILDREN 25% Off save & get Candy Bouquets VARIETY OF SIZES: Custom-made or Cash & Carry. Good Selection of Melissa & Doug Children's Toys Free gi wrap with any purchase during the Holidays. Where Helping You Dress Well Has Been A Specialty Since 1922 On the Square, Jasper HOURS: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9am-5:30pm Wed. 9am-8pm; Sat. 9am-3pm 812-482-5514 www.siebertsclothing.com After The Turkey, Save On The Dressing! 20% OFF Two coupons in one for Christmas! One Regular Price Sportswear Item in Men's & Women's Dept. Through Saturday, November 24 716 Main St. Petersburg • 812-354-9372 Visit us at facebook.com/margeshallmark Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 9-5; Friday 9-6 SELECT GIFT WRAP BUY 1 ½PRICE GET ONE Black Friday Specials SELECT CLEARANCE ITEMS Seasonal & Everyday 50% to 75% Off Red Sox World Championship Ornament Observation Train Car 23rd in Series Hallmark Hallmark Musical Luminous Lighthouse Musical Snowmen (e Perfect Tree) (with Additional Purchase) ONLY $ 15 99 NEW ARRIVALS collectibles by • Willow Tree • Precious Moments • Jim Shore Post and auxiliary functions ������������������������ No Charge VFW members and auxiliary members ������������������ $ 50 Not for profit organizations ������������������������� No Charge For profit organizations ����������������������������������������������� $ 150 Non-member private functions �������������������������������� $ 150 Wedding receptions �������������������������������������������������������� $ 150 Use of kitchen ������������������������������������������������ $ 50 (Non-Refundable) Yard sales ����������������������������������������� $ 150 per day (No Subletting) COLEMAN-STEWART VFW Post 3587 RENTAL FEES Meeting Hall Rental Fees Facilities available to non-members 1202 E. Main St. Petersburg, IN 812-354-9653 Black Friday marks the unoffi cial start of the holiday shopping season. Come Black Friday, shop- pers strive to get the low- est prices on gifts for their loved ones. Much of the focus of Black Friday is on fi nding the best deals, but it can be interesting to take a breath and learn how this phenom- enon developed and how it has evolved. 'BLACK FRIDAY' The term "black Friday" was originally associated with gold prices and manip- ulation on the part of specu- lators Jay Gould and James Fisk. This scandal oc- curred in Sept. 1869. Com- modity prices plummeted 50 percent as a result, and the term "black Friday" was coined to refer to that drop. BLACK FRIDAY REINVENTED The retail industr y start- ed using the term "Black Friday" in the late 1980s. Spin doctors turned pre- viously negative connota- tions into positive ones by associating the phrase with stores turning a profi t and moving accounting ledgers from "red to black" thanks to big year-end sales. Re- tailers and consumers rallied around low-cost "doorbusters" and other discounted prices. Interestingly enough, according to the Na- tional Retail Federation, Black Friday really hasn't been the most lucrative day for retailers over the years. Greater profi ts and larger crowds are often seen on the last Satur- day preceding Christmas. SHOPPINGWEEK END EVOLVES While Black Friday may have been the catalyst, in recent years shoppers have made the entire week- end of Black Friday a lu- crative one for retailers. Many stores now open on Thanksgiving and extend sales through the entire weekend. Small Business Saturday and Sunday pro- ON THE SQUARE • JASPER • 812-630-4049 MON.- SAT. 10AM-5:30PM Friday, Saturday & Sunday NOV, 23, 24 & 25 with $ 100 purchase FREE PONCHO VARIETY OF STYLES AND COLORS TO CHOOSE FROM. While Supplies Last. JUST 2018 lack Friday B SHOP LOCAL. SHOP SMALL. SHOP NOV. 23 & 24 A HISTORY OF BLACK FRIDAY mote patronizing mom-and- pop stores. Cyber Monday emerged when online shop- ping became a popular way to grab deals, and it marks the close of the opening weekend of the holiday shopping season. In 2017, Black Friday weekend at- tracted 174 million shop- pers who spent an average of $335.47. 804 MAIN STREET, JASPER CALL 812-634-1454 REM BICYCLE CENTER ELLIPTICALS • RECUMBENTS • FITNESS BIKES • TREADMILLS