{"product_id":"chicago-illinois-1900-w-t-mclaughlin-company-coffee-billhead-8-5-x-5-5","title":"Chicago Illinois 1900 W T McLaughlin Coffee Billhead 8.5 x 5.5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eThis billhead dates to 1900 and documents a transaction from W. T. McLaughlin \u0026amp; Co. of Chicago, Illinois, a firm engaged in the importation and roasting of coffee during a formative period in the American coffee trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eCoffee importers and roasters in Chicago operated at the center of a rapidly expanding distribution network tied to rail transport and urban wholesale markets. Firms like McLaughlin \u0026amp; Co. sourced beans from major producing regions such as Rio de Janeiro and Santos, as indicated in the printed letterhead, and processed them for resale across the Midwest. The document reflects a structured commercial system with standardized billing, exchange terms, and multi-city financial references, illustrating how regional businesses participated in a broader national and international trade framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eThe billhead features an ornate typographic header with bold branding for W. T. McLaughlin \u0026amp; Co., along with the product line McLaughlin’s XXXX Roasted Coffee in one-pound packages. Printed details include import origins, exchange policies, and payment instructions, while handwritten entries record quantities, pricing, rebates, and totals tied to the transaction. The layout presents a clear division between printed structure and manuscript additions, typical of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century commercial stationery, with the compact 8.5 x 5.5 format aligning with standard business correspondence of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1965\"\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":52977310171320,"sku":"20251220","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_1296cd46-fba8-4735-8f2e-ff71be74cbbe.jpg?v=1772955801","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/chicago-illinois-1900-w-t-mclaughlin-company-coffee-billhead-8-5-x-5-5","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}