{"product_id":"saint-paul-minnesota-1904-noyes-brothers-cutler-importers-billhead-8-5-x-6-5","title":"Saint Paul Minnesota 1904 Noyes Brothers Cutler Druggists Billhead 8.5 x 6.5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"431\"\u003eThis 1904 billhead from Noyes Brothers \u0026amp; Cutler in Saint Paul, Minnesota documents a wholesale druggist transaction during a period of expanding regional distribution networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eFirms like Noyes Brothers \u0026amp; Cutler operated as key intermediaries in the pharmaceutical and chemical supply chain, distributing bulk materials such as pigments, compounds, and related goods to retailers, tradesmen, and industrial users across the Upper Midwest. Their designation as importers and wholesale druggists reflects a business model tied to both global sourcing and regional logistics, with Saint Paul serving as a commercial hub connected by rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eThe billhead features an ornate engraved header with a detailed illustration of a multi-story commercial building, reinforcing the firm’s scale and credibility. Handwritten entries list items including red ochre, metallic compounds, and putty materials, with quantities and pricing carefully recorded in period script. The layout uses ruled ledger lines to structure the transaction, and the date of August 3, 1904 appears prominently at the top alongside the Saint Paul location. The larger 8.5 x 6.5 format allows for expanded itemization compared to smaller slips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1751\"\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":52978842337464,"sku":"20251219 SS","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_8141eb0e-2a64-4f01-bb13-9ab1746a525f.jpg?v=1773001709","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/saint-paul-minnesota-1904-noyes-brothers-cutler-importers-billhead-8-5-x-6-5","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}