Gasoline ads spark a war of words and hype in papers
An editorial critiques the rise of extravagant quality claims in gasoline advertising. It notes five major brands promoting premium quality at regular prices, mocks the use of grand superlatives, and foresees a wave of testimonials and staged letters resembling patent medicine tactics.
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American Oil Company stance on honest advertising
An editorial from the National Petroleum News comments on industry practices and condemns aggressive sales claims. It argues motorists prefer ads from companies that avoid deceptive methods and promise straightforward, honest descriptions with improvements when available.
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