Today we’re celebrating the birthday of Aaron Montgomery Ward, the founder of Montgomery Ward & Co.! An American entrepreneur based in Chicago, Montgomery made his fortune through the use of mail order for retail sales of general merchandise to rural customers. This system eventually became national known as the Montgomery Ward “Wishbook” catalogue! Happy birthday, Montgomery!

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