{"product_id":"burkhardt-wisconsin-1900-c-burkhardt-merchant-miller-grain-billhead-8-x-6","title":"Burkhardt Wisconsin 1900 C Burkhardt Merchant Miller Grain Billhead 8 x 6","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"269\"\u003eThis 1900 billhead documents a flour and grain transaction from C. Burkhardt, a merchant milling operation serving rural Wisconsin markets at the turn of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eSmall merchant mills formed the backbone of local food distribution in agricultural regions, converting wheat and other grains into finished flour for nearby towns and farms. These businesses operated as both producers and dealers, linking harvest cycles to household consumption and regional trade. Printed billheads reinforced commercial credibility while standardizing transactions between millers and their customers, reflecting the growing professionalization of rural commerce during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eThe document is headed C. Burkhardt, Merchant Miller and Grain Dealer, Burkhardt, Wisconsin, and includes decorative printed panels listing hard wheat flour brands and related products such as rye flour, buckwheat flour, barley meal, and corn meal. It is dated to 1900 and shows handwritten pricing and totals across the center and lower portion of the sheet, with a bold signature at bottom indicating completion of the account. The layout combines printed branding with ledger-style entries typical of period business stationery. The billhead measures approximately 8 x 6 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1647\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52979721470136,"sku":"20250918","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_dc821419-f06a-4a42-beab-9c9f4d90d9dc.jpg?v=1773028062","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/burkhardt-wisconsin-1900-c-burkhardt-merchant-miller-grain-billhead-8-x-6","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}