Αdvertisement for building a new town

Johns Manville Corporation published in 1912 an advertisement for building a new town, with around 7 large factories costing 5 million dollars benefited by 3 large railroads, at Hillsboro, Manville, New Jersey. Over 3,500 skilled laborers would be employed, and who wives and children would make an increased population of over 12,000 people requiring food, clothing, homes, raiment, and entertainment.
The company said that it was a great chance for bakers, grocers, butchers, plumbers, and general dealers, calling business people to be one of the pioneers. At the same time, JM provided new population and businesses with no interest, no taxes for one year, and no assessments.
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