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Learned pig ad and early trades cross Salem ads
The Salem Gazette advertised a learned pig able to read spell tell time and identify drawn cards. Admittance was a quarter for adults and half price for children with a money back offer. The page also notes British Canadian and US ads for men and women’s clothing and early fountain pen claims. Morton L Mandel was re elected president of the National Jewish Welfare Board and donated funds for a new Israel community center. A Singapore airport parking attendant faced criminal breach of trust charges over a 20 cent fee.
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Salem Gazette
Great Britain
Canada
United States
Atlanta, Ga
Morton L. Mandel
Cleveland
Ohio
National Jewish Welfare Board
Mandel
Israel
Singapore