Talks on Newspaper Advertising by Deweeze
Truman A Deweese argues the universal newspaper habit drives modern advertising. He cites Selfridge's London Times page ad as a turning point and stresses repeated messaging through daily paper circulation, tying readers to home life and local communities for profitable consumer reach.
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Truman A. Deweese
Buffalo, N. Y
H. G. Selfridge
Marshall Field
London Times
Selfridge
Court suspends jail sentence in Sherwood case
Charles B. Sherwood of 53 Grange Street was sentenced to six months in jail for attempting under false pretences to obtain relief from the ex-service men state aid fund. Because he is married with four children, the sentence was suspended. He had not served in the war and was a member of a national guard company. He allegedly possessed a navy discharge intended for another and is accused of forging the government paper by changing his first name and initial.
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Ex-Service Men’s State Aid Fund
Charles B. Sherwood
Grange ‘Streat
Swood
National Guard
Tle
Sherman
Special Election In Cuba Tomorrow To Clarify Doubts
In Havana on March 4 1950 Cuba moves to hold special elections on March 10 across 127 districts in six provinces to settle who succeeds General Maria Menocal who retires May 20. Dr Alfredo Zayas of the Coalition and General Jose Miguel Gomez of the Liberals accuse each other of fraud and intimidation as United States General Crowder oversees a new vote to ensure impartiality under a remedial law aiming for an untrammeled vote and honest count.
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Havana
Mar
Cuba
Maria
Menocal
Alfredo Zayas
Coalition Party
Jose Miguel Gomaez
Liberals
Imag
Enoch H. Crowder
United States Army
Wee
Tavanea
Cube
Pinar del Rio
Gavana
Matanzas
Santa, Clara
Tamegiey
Oriente
Dr. Zayas
Gomes
Wiloria
Central Election Board
Congress
Crowder
Zayas
Liberal Party
Gomez
Menconi
Plans Accepted for Beach School Addition
Milford March 5 The sub committee on building and supplies of the Board of Education has accepted the plans and specifications for the new eight room addition to the Walnut Beach school drawn by Richard Williams of New Haven and has called for bids. The brick modern structure will cost about 1000000 dollars.
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Milford
Board of Education
Richard Williams
New Haven
Make Your Own Gray Hair Remedy Ad Claim
A newspaper ad quotes Dixon, an untrained nurse, selling Orlex powder as a DIY gray hair remedy. Dissolve in two ounces of water, comb through hair, with full box directions and a guarantee. One box lasts months and is claimed to be safe, non rubbing off, non sticky, leaving hair “furry” and youthfully younger.
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Dixon
Jad Salts Kidney Relief Adverts
An advertisement extols Jad Salts as a remedy to excite and cleanse the kidneys, arguing that high water intake and a daily Jad Salts dose promote active kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and end bladder weakness, claiming safety and affordability.
Bullard to Lead State Delegation To Atlantic City
Hartford March si An announcement named four delegates to represent the Connecticut chamber of commerce at the Chamber of Commerce of the United States meeting in Atlantic City on April 27 28 and 23. President Stanley H Bullard Bridgeport Executive Secretary George B Chandler of Ok y Wil John T Chidsey Bristol and ftaicius Storrs president Connecticut Company New Haven will attend along with state delegates. The meeting will cover national topics and be attended by delegates from every state with city chambers of commerce members also eligible to send delegates.
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Hartford
March
Contestiout Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Atlantic City
Stanley H. Bullard
Bridgeport
George B. Chandler
Ocky
John T. Chidsey
C. J. Root Company
Bristol
Ftaicius
Storrs
Connecticu Company
New Haven
City Chambers of Commerce
Sleeping Sickness Follows Attack of Clipping Craze
WAKEFIELD March. Mania for clipping photographs from periodicals caused double vision and sleeping sickness in Arthur Clark 12. Dr. Frank L. Woodbury said the boy had slept 29 hours and was in serious condition after clipping at night. Miss Lolis G Kfunton a school teacher died after a week with the illness in Melrose hospital.
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Wakefield
Mary
Arthur Clark
Frank L. Woodbury
Miss Lolis
G. Kfunton
Melrose Hospital
Stratford Avenue Dollar Day Draws Huge Crowds
Stratford avenue looked festive as merchants held Dollar Day. Stores crowded to overflowing, some forced to close temporarily due to demand. Samuel Wollin and H. Schine led the drive, calling it the merchants’ most successful event yet.
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Stratford Avenue
Samuel Wollin
H. Schine
Linen goods sale cuts prices amid cash shortage
Linen items including table cloths, napkins, towels and damask tray cloths are offered at markdown prices as suppliers face financial strain. The buyer accepted the concession, expecting prices to rise again soon. Items include 2 by 2 yard table cloths at 7.50, napkins 20 inches at 8.00 per dozen, towels from 29 to 79 cents, and damask tray cloths at 1.00 each.
Colored Dress Linens And Uncrushable Linen Offerings
A sale notice touts Colored Dress Linens at low price due to manufacturer concessions. Uncrushable linen, round thread weave, 36 inch width, suitable for dresses and children's wear, priced at $1.25 yard in a special offer. Wood's Gilt Edge Coffee two pounds plus a free half-pound Weed's May Queen Tea promotion touted for women, with 60 cent grade tea. Basement sale area.
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Copenhagen
Sunshine Specials Offer Versatile Creams and Crackers
Advertises cream filled crackers in ten varieties, high grade vanilla flavor, packed for the week. Special price 70 cents per box, this week 55 cents per package and 50 cents per tablespoon. Masemorty.
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Ously
Goodyear Roofing CO
John St
Sherwood
General Crowder
Che
United States Chamber of Commerce
Massachusetts
McLeel
Stratford Ave
Rawak
Bruck-Weiss
Ferle Heller
Jardin
Switzerland
Belgium
France
Masemorty
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