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Ad men march in great parade in Philadelphia pageant
History of advertising printing and lithographing showcased in an immense parade at the twelfth annual Associated Advertising Clubs convention in Philadelphia on June 27. More than 7000 marchers and about 150 floats cost roughly 350000 in total. Floats ranged from 500 to 5000 dollars, average 1500. Event featured motor and horse power floats, a block signal system, and a final exhibition at the University of Pennsylvania grounds. E T Stotesbury served as grand marshal with a large aide team. The parade spanned Broad to Chestnut streets and disbanded at Dickinson Street.
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Associated Advertising Clubs of
Girard Avenue
Broad Street
Columbia Avenue
Dickinson Street
Chestnut Street
University of Pennsylvania
E. T. Stotesbury
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