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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1971
Page
4
Classified ads cover per word rates and minimum charges with extra fees for blind ads. Listings include sprays for trees and gardens, monument services, baby sitting, vacation sale items, mower discounts, air conditioners, eldercare help, and autos with contact details for Gilbert Basquez in Bronte and Box 31 Lance Texas.
The piece warns homemakers about springtime con artists selling mail order beauty devices and spot reducers. It notes many ads promise dramatic weight loss or appearance improvements, often via belt devices, but mainly deplete victims' funds. The risk rises as people seek bathing suits and new looks after winter.
The Better Business Bureau says no product reduces body spots without diet and exercise. Electric devices and pills promise appetite suppression or relaxing fibers but often cause shocks, nausea, or gas. For complaints contact BBB or the Post Office Inspection Service. AG fraud divisions now aid consumers. The spring s may stand for swindle.
The 69 Study Club held April 12 at Mrs. Bib Ragsdale's home with thirteen members and one guest for a Home Management program led by Mrs. James Arn bid Tidwell and Mrs. Bob Wrinkle. A second meeting occurred April 26 at Mrs. Glenn Skelton's home with twelve members. a Federation program was presented by Mrs. Martin Lee and Mrs. Don Bailey. Visitors included Bud Gregory of Farwell H Taylor and Mrs. C L McShan of Muleshoe.
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