Humble Starters Build Big Ad Budgets Across Time
The article details how today’s major advertisers began with small sums and modest starts. It cites firms like Joseph Campbell Company and Mennen, tracing initial spends from cents to hundreds of dollars and showing how patient campaigns grew into national, influential advertising presences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tall
Huon Motor Corporation
Iaudow. Inc
Freytor & Gamble
Arong Gok Samaan
Charles E. Hires Co
Thon Fluara Co
Sortham Warren
Sorden Co
Eha & Fink
Murphy
Jude
Tomorr
Joseph Campbell Company
New York
Amall Drug
Fort Wayne
Ind
Tay
Lahe
Lehn & Fink
Rema
Lehn & Fink, Inc
Lewere Etiaer
Amy Jer
Rae Ieee
Lars
Imprisoned Seven Years Awaiting Trial Reported
A garbled nondescript report notes a man imprisoned seven years awaiting trial in Providance and mentions a judicial commission, a Pulitzer figure, and various unclear legal assertions. The fragment hints at a probation decision this afternoon by a local judge and references a separate arrest involving a spouse.
600000 Gallons of Oil Ablaze in Rochester Fire
Rochester New York May 24 a blaze at the F B Hac Bil plant consumed about 500000 gallons of oil and other products ignite with two explosions shaking the city. Estimated property loss around 350000 dollars. Firefighters prevented spread and some firefighters were injured but treated and returned to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N.Y
F. B. Hac Bil Company
Lanka
GARS OVERTURNED IN SMASHUP NEAR BARNUM AVENUES
Four people escaped injuries after two automobiles collided and overturned on a Barnum and Noble avenues intersection last night. Charles Brewer of Nichols and Meritt Ax el of Stratford drove the cars, with police and doctors noting the narrow escape from fatal injuries. Brewer suffered abrasions and was treated at Emergency hospital before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum and Noble Avenues
Charles Brewer
Nichols and
Meritt Axel
Stratford
Brewer
A. B. Marsalis
Trolley Car Collision Damages Cars On Falm er Avenue
An on street car on Falm er avenue near broad street struck a parked automobile owned by Peter Klimos at 24% Fairfield rve nue, knocking it into another car while a third vehicle was lightly touched. The driver from Lexington avenue was cited after the rear end impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falmer Avenue
Broad Street
Seouls Apazziellg
Lexington Avenue
Capozziello
Peter Klimos
Fairfield
Icebergs Ahead Warns Ships North Atlantic Traffic
The Naval Hydrograph Office broadcast a shipping warning for the North Atlantic as coast guard ice patrols report unusually far south drift of icebergs. Eastbound and westbound traffic are told to increase lookout, practice double vigilance, and halt in thick frosty weather.
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Washington
May la
Athenic
Naval Hydrograph Office
Coast Guard
Tee Tees
Isebergs
Jan Wessels
Howland Dry Goods Buys Eight Foot Drive Entrance
Howland Dry Goods Co has purchased an eight foot wide driveway from Schnee and Schnee real estate dealers who acquired land with the Times Publishing Company building in Fairfield. Previously the company rented the driveway for a nominal sum. The financial details were not disclosed but described as considerable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howland Dry Goods Company
Fairfield Avenue
Schnee and
Schnee
Times Publishing Company
Fairfield
Triple Link Club Plans Social Event at Keto Studio
The Triple Link Club announced a social gathering for members and Coeds at Keto studio on Clannon Street the coming night. About 70 guests expected. committee charge led by Chairman George Bramann George French and Arthur Millington. A separate Arcanimn Guards event followed the regular meeting with local officials and residents present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cakekil
Ae Lodge
Keto
Clannon Street
Lia Bharge
George Bramann
George French
Arthur Millington
Arcanimn
Brad Felinw
M. Broadstreet
Une Organiastion
Bridgeport Summer Frocks Show Off Elegant Silks
Bridgeport shops unveil sport frocks of smart simplicity with silk crepe outfits in blue and white. jumper dress, overblouse styles, embroidered sleeves, pleated skirts, and black and white ensembles feature covered buttons and panel effects. prices from 19.50 on second floor center.
Wondrous skirts for sports wear delight shoppers
A lively ad showcases wondrous skirts in checks, stripes, and plain crepe fabrics with accordion and side pleats. It celebrates rich color combinations and lustrous silks, touting affordability at 812.50 second fluor, renter.
White Hats Decline Color, Embrace Pure White Beauty
The piece extols hats in pure white, noting straw styles with silk crepe trimmings and white cocades. It praises a shy rosebud detail, describes the overall white theme as a relief from colorful fashion, and mentions white hats priced at six and seven fifty this week.
New Blouses Arrive In Dainty White Dimities And Voiles
New styles of women’s blouses arrive in dainty white dimities and voiles with embroidered designs. Some dark Persian and Egyptian prints also shown. Special price of 1.85 at counter No. 2 on the main floor left center.
Hosiery and Underwear Advertisement Listing
Hosiery items include women's sport hose from mercerised lisle to cocoa tones with full fashion heels. Silk lisle top sole hose in black white cordovan grey. Infants socks mercerised lisle white with colored tops. Children's cotton socks 44 length with black and gray cuffs. Vests include Italian silk bodice in pink and light weight cotton for children. Main fluor noted at left rear.
Furnishings for Men in Light Weights and Silk
An offer of men clothing items lists four in hands of silk with small figures at 75 cents, heavy silk and wool four in hands that resist wrinkling, neat negligee shirts in light shades, and a selection of silk hosiery with risle tops and black to grey colors priced at 75 cents. Main Moor, tight front.
Bell labeled boys blouses with sport collar
Brief ad notes boys bell blousees in white tan and stripe patterns with sport collar and short sleeves for ages 5 to 16 years. Prices listed as S$) and 1.50. Basement front.
Hats for Every Head in Comfort and Style
Local retailer promotes a range of straw hats for men emphasizing comfort and fit. Highlights affordable pricing from 2 to 4 dollars, claiming many patrons rate the current display as best they have seen.
Palm Beach Suit for Boys Size 8 to 17 Years
Palm Beach suit for boys crafted in sand, tan, and gray Palm Beach cloth. Norfolk model with belt and large patch pockets offered in sizes 8 to 17 years. Price listed at 38 dollars and 50 cents. Located in the basement at the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Beach
Norfolk
Fashion Glove Listings Feature Silk and Beaded Styles
Women's gloves presented include chamoisette two clasp gloves with embroidered backs in beaver and gray priced at 1.65 dollars. Also Sik gloves in beaver and gray at 1.65, two clasp silk gloves in white mode and pongee at 0.85, and strap wrist gauntlet silk gloves in tan or white priced 1.65.
Kerchiefs Sold In Varied Styles At 15 Cents
Advertises women both solid color and linen ker chiefs with lace or initial designs and edges. Men receive white ker chiefs with colored borders all priced at 15 cents each.
Boys Wool Bathing Suits in Navy and White
Classified notice lists boys wool bathing suits in navy blue and white. One piece suits for ages 2 to 10 at 2.25 and 2.50 dollars. For older boys, two piece suits in sizes 28 to 34, navy trunks with white jerseys, and plain navy trunks with jerseys priced at 3.50.
Paisley Yoiles Crepe Pajamas Novelty Wear
Women’s sleepwear features Paisley yoiles Egyptian printed crepes and dainty figured crepes in lighter shades. Described as novel and delightfully new and pretty. Display location noted as second floor rear.
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Lace
Fritz & Hawley, Inc
Mair Street
Providanc
Shite
Wilbow
Dude
Jeroine
Io Superior Court
Toelark
Wenprats
Pixcerno
Publishe
Oe Srennd Vise
Pulitzer Publishing
Fafany
Tle
Setold
Bao Oh
Vite
Gastinka
Eighind
Simba Magen Fia
Cosmaticas
América
Bewalis
Wessel
Tallarte
Mark Kay
Lre
Allard
Atari
Alta
Gervase Aine
Gars
Bureau OF U. S. Navy
Howland Dry Goods CO
Triple Link Club
New Haven
Munyon
Munyon's
Scranton, Pa
Bridgeport
Conn
Howland
Howland Dry Goods
Lik
Mt To Eli
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Dewelrrva & Opticians Main
Arude Corner St
Harvey & Lewis Co
Main St
Opticians
Abnro
Hildreth
Spalding Store
Eczema
Cathara
Ebien Miller
Monticello
Bamsla Baor Freevy Mall
Uemeere Nie Sraterieg
Maldsn
Mines Cid Avery
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