This section is from the book "A Manual Of Home-Making", by Martha Van Rensselaer. Also available from Amazon: A Manual of Home-Making.
On arrival at the house, goods should be opened and examined as to grade and condition. If not acceptable, they should be returned at once. The goods should be checked with the invoice for quantity and weight, price of units, and total costs. The invoice should be filed to check with the weekly or monthly bill.
 
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