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Advertising in Cars and Boston's View of the Ad
The article traces street car advertising growth from 800000 to 8000000 dollars annually, notes Boston’s strict control over car ads, and recalls early horse car limits and the 1888 shift to electric propulsion. It cites protests over bold campaigns including baking powder and pants, and mentions liquor and patent medicine restrictions in several cities.
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