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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1914
Page
3
A 1909 American Press Association piece explains how advertising replaces the human salesman, shaping consumer perception through accurate description, truthful illustration, and personal tone to educate buyers and coax purchases. It compares traveling salesmanship to the modern ad, detailing steps from attention to price.
A clipped humor piece mocks marriage norms and gender roles through a German dialect tale. It follows a husband and wife, a jealous incident with Mr Brown, social expectations, and the comic fallout including a public scene and a police call, ending with renewed strains on finances and pride.
In a satirical local piece the author argues about lying, noting Southern attitudes toward truth and the social reaction to being called a liar. The essay mocks the idea that people resent lies because they honor honesty, suggesting many locals rarely tell the truth and would react with fights if called liars.
Advertising copy claims Dr Kings New Life Pills keep stomach and liver healthy with perfect digestion and regular bowels. It promises blood purification and elimination of poisons, boosting overall health for 25 cents at druggists.
An old advertisement describes ARRILINA tasteless Quinine syrup for children and adults unable to take standard Quinine. It claims the syrup is pleasant, non nauseating, and disguises Quinine, with 40 improved forms and a brown bottle priced at 3 cents.
A call to readers to submit nomination forms and canvass friends and neighbors. Emphasizes using subscriptions and unpaid renewals for votes, with guidance to contact the contest office for details and receipts. Encourages church or organizational outreach and persistent daily effort to win a prize, noting questions are welcome.
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