Advertising in all ages a history of public cries
A survey of advertising's evolution from medieval bellmen and public criers to early newspapers in London and New York, noting how public notices and bill postings evolved into modern ad practices. The piece cites England's charters, The London Times, The Independent Gazette, and later metropolitan papers shaping advertising as a trade necessity. It also weaves anecdotes from The Washington Star and New York Tribune on public notices and medical advertising trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Louis VII
Philip Augustus
England
Great Britain
London
Addison
London Times
Independent Gazette
New York
Washington Star
Minnie
New York Tribune
Red Sign Raid Prompts Father’s Candid Recall
A fragmented note recalls a raid and a father’s reaction amid claimed insignias of authority. The readable text hints at a tense confrontation and themes of pride, denial, and the cost of secrecy within a community.
Fragmented OCR, unclear historical item
Readable text is sparse and garbled, yielding no discernible events, names, places, or dates to summarize into a coherent newspaper item.
Alma Sanitarium opens at Alma with new facilities
The Alma Sanitarium, opened in July 1886, has expanded to accommodate 100 more guests. It offers Turkish Russian needle six and vapor baths, electric baths, artesian mineral waters from a 3000 foot well, and treatments for rheumatism chronic skin diseases in a bracing, temperate Italian setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Italy
Ficu lars Apply to Alma Sanitarium Co Alma Mich
The notice touts ficulars offered by the Alma Sanitarium Co in Alma Michigan. It promotes consistent daily merchandise at a popular price of twenty five cents per pound and encourages customers to shop where fair value and a tariff free tea are emphasized. The ad mentions Luckers at Sumner and promises satisfaction with returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Sanitarium CO
Alma. Mich
Uckers
Sumner
Moutg
Sal
Keidketa
Por
Lowle Knapp
Liber
Amroun
Eridna
Suriles
Bet
Ruegewo
Gratiot
Michigan
Dan le Clark
Hamnter W. Hann
Aeriance
Mortgagoe
Pension Law For Disabled Soldiers Widows And Miners
A new law outlines pensions for disabled soldiers widows and miners dependents with allowances based on service duration and child eligibility. Fees apply only if a pension is allowed and vary by case while experienced attorneys advertise ready local help in Washington and Alma July 11 1500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeidler
Elaine Aiden
Peti Sander
Washington
Cireuiins
Francis Pate
Alma Jnly
Farm For Sale and Insurance Services in Alma Michigan
Bert Woodward advertises farm land for sale at low cash prices with houses and lots available. He offers loans on approved security and first class farm insurance, citing companies Western of Toronto Granite State and United States. Alma Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Granite State
United States
Alma
Conopolitan Offer Promises Magazine Access for Households
A garbled ad-like passage promises subscriptions to The CommeroLitan and The Conopolitan magazine for one year, touting new subscribers benefits and household access. It mentions price disclosures by The New York Times and various publishers, with references to dissolution of partnerships and potential changes. The text mixes promotional boasts with uncertain details about magazine issues and reader perks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Reagan Heath
Beebe's Piles Remedy Ad Mockup with Loose Red Clover
Local advertisement copy touts Beebe's Piles Remedy as a positive specific treatment for piles. It promises relief through a proprietary blend described as loose red clove related formula, with price details and various forms of application.
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Ood
York
Father Ay
Boo
Eadly
Alma Sanitarium Company
Ongfelder
J. Longfelder
Mich
Longfelder
E . Owosso
Shepherd
West End
Wesy End
Man
Sigh
Geo. W. Pulfrey
Pulfroy’s
Blouk
Bert Woodward
Amina
Bank
Ais
Ula Reliable Companies
Preninipuls
Borther Associates
Calleeilone
Paris
R. D. Lemen
Shiloh
Paanury
Willam
Deenhath
Ieonnewid
Tien
China
Oman
Hester
Tiller
Alain
Wally
Canada
Ferdig
Sigtandy Spoine Moet
Detroit, Landing & Northern
Toledo
Ann, Arbor & North Michigan
Web
Hipchoome
Ament Siya
Buckley
Merkerrs
Lotties
BS. Webbs
Ngonal
Ian Kedinivert
St. Lavish
Ae Paine
Iho Tits Oy
Uae
BN Tranca Whaneh. Ly
Gotne Nerile
Ely
Gronge Dem Avess
Beebe
Alan
Happy Hoovers
Willan
Thavilie
Ind
Electrie Bitters
Dave Tote
Gardner
Annie Own
Apes
Electrié
Justine
Ebb's
Dnd
Iver
Sale-Defaal
Adrien
Eliluan
Lalita
Abel
Ian Shore
Mattlaos
Fli
Marty
Bergett Door
Bitah Josliy
Mary A. Joslin
Te Reatstet
Bol Torlgages
Isitan
Saul
Parton K. Perrin
Juba
Ter Alata
Tiber
Suesity
Frederick Prine
Prine
Sesieniiint
Tae
Register
Perorelsth
Vray
Meated
Cai
Pubus
Ithece
PelrUney
Suv- Lion
Certian Morten
Franklin Turr
Jane Turrilt
Riebt Orile Witout
Branknia Tourette
Kate Dasa
Gratiot County
Freich
Pace Dal
Kate Dusenlery
Frankl
Turelli
Hesigumert Benring
Register of Deeds
bin Berewe
Morteane
Biefert Haier
Getayt
Goumry Court Bowel
Joe
Hthwen
Lorier
Etaruft
Eal Lane
Heemieos
Kection
Twa
Mange Foutes
Rankein Turmile
Jas. L. Cuann
Mortgnge
Tate
Tratton
Alum
State of Michigan
Arate Banking Department
Gratis
Seige Hank Ty
Offire
Graviotate
Michigat
Ban's
Geert
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