Advertising Craft Emphasizes Careful Copy Editing
A guidance piece urges advertisers to avoid grandiose claims and careless language. It stresses careful wording, eliminating discrepancies, and trimming copy if time for edits is unavailable.
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1894
Page
7
A guidance piece urges advertisers to avoid grandiose claims and careless language. It stresses careful wording, eliminating discrepancies, and trimming copy if time for edits is unavailable.
An old goat proclaims bravery as his hunt for lions unfolds in a chase with Leo the lion and a cowardly jackal. The tale shows wit and daring, ending with the goat’s safe return home to Nanny and the kids. The piece shifts to a historical note on dark days cited by ancient records from 4 B C to 1548, noting eclipses and unusual light and stars observed at noon.
A Boston Traveler extract recounts a romance from a college era. A poor but prudent man rises from graduating student to a newspaper syndicate partner and husband, earning respect and wealth while employing the very professor who advised him.
Octave Thanet voices skepticism about women voting arguing there is already political ignorance and that granting suffrage would worsen it. He condemns the idea as impractical and cites concern over unselfish but public acts in support of equality while misquoting a broader sentiment.
The piece surveys fall millinery with the Dubarry hat in jet lace and black feathers, mountain ash berries on brims, and back brim emphasis. It details varied shapes from Padre styles to large toques, black aigrettes, rhinestone trim, and rich ribbons in Pervenche, brevet, rubis, and Jacque Leaves, noting color restraint and ornate trims.
A chaotic scene at a theatre box office follows three women arguing over midprice seats. A man quietly purchases three tickets as the line behind grows longer, while a playful exchange reveals misfired intentions and a few comic delays.
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