Advice on effective advertising and typography
The piece surveys Paterson-Gibbs Co.'s tips for advertisers emphasizing reader reach and clarity. It urges using pictures to convey ideas, telegram-like concise copy, simple Anglo-Saxon words, ample white space, lowercase text, limited type sizes, readable layouts, few borders, and clear subheads to avoid monotony and improve comprehension.
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Paterson-Gibbs Co
Gasoline Tractor Offered to Farmers for Horse Prices
A gasoline tractor, operated by one man and capable of doing the work of six horses, is being offered to farmers at about the cost of a good pair of horses.
Efforts to Introduce Tropical Vegetables in the South
As rivals to the potato, tropical vegetables such as guatia dasheen and taro are being promoted in several Southern states. Philadelphia street cars will be trailers during rush hours with air brakes controlled by motormen on the lead cars.
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Philadelphia
English firm makes salt by new refined brine process
An English company uses a patented method to refine brine before crystallization yielding a product claimed to be 99.95 percent pure salt.
Wilson Discovers Benzoate of Soda Not Needed for ketchup
Washington report notes Secretary Wilson finds benzoate of soda unnecessary to preserve ketchup after opening. Experiments show higher tomato concentration and slight vinegar increase with heat sterilization suffice for keeping quality, challenging preservative advocates.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Wilson
Secretary of Agriculture
Kodol Advertisement Promises Quick Aid for Digestive Troubles
Independent Ads Pay Kodol claims to relieve indigestion sour stomach and stomach trouble by helping digestion with the same juices as a healthy stomach. It is described as pleasant to take and acts promptly and is sold here by R F Billings.
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