Don't know if ya all get this, but sounds good. TT ----- Original Message ----- From: Product Watch <Product_Watch@anclist10.ancestry.com> To: <CopperheadRoad@Dellnet.com> Sent: Friday, September 08, 2000 4:46 PM Subject: PERSI 2000 ARRIVES! SAVE 25% FOR A LIMITED TIME > *************************************************************** > P R O D U C T W A T C H > Your Guide to Outrageous Savings on Family History Software, Books, & > Supplies > http://shop.ancestry.com 1-800-ANCESTRY (262-3787) > *************************************************************** > IN THIS ISSUE: > INTRODUCING THE PERIODICAL SOURCE INDEX 2000 EDITION! > WEEKEND SPECIALS - ANIMAP & LAND RECORDS > STILL TIME TO SAVE ON LAST WEEK'S PRODUCT WATCH SPECIALS > AN IMPORTANT ERROR CORRECTION THAT COULD SAVE YOU CASH > SNEAK PREVIEW OF UPCOMING DAILY SPECIALS > > Dear Tammy , > > Well, my friend, it's finally arrived! I'm talking about PERSI 2000 - > that is, the PERIODICAL SOURCE INDEX, 2000 EDITION (for Windows). 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