This is weird ad. Setting aside the blatant sexism, do the writers really think that women sat around green with envy over how many cylinders a rich woman’s car had? Also going unmentioned is the little fact that the rich woman probably had a maid to do the vacuuming.

All women are equal in this

Her car may have twelve more cylinders than yours. Her clothes may be more expensive. Her home may be bigger and its furnishings far more luxurious. But there is one thing, and as far as we know, only one thing in the appointment and equipment of the American home which is the finest that money can buy—yet most economical too. It is the Hoover Electric Cleaner…. Any woman can own it for as little as $4.50 down.
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Advertising Invades Taxicabs

ADVERTISING has now invaded the taxicab in the form of a panel which fits above the partition between driver’s seat and the passenger’s compartment.

Thus located, the ad cards, which are fitted in separate divisions and separated from each other by means of wood partitions, cannot fail to get undivided attention during long tedious taxi rides.

Above each card there is a miniature panel bulb, with a reflector running the entire length of the display. The lights are connected with the meter, so that when the meter flag is pulled the lights switch on automatically.

“THERMO-FAX” Brand Copying Machines make a copy in just 4 seconds. This speed is possible because copies are made electrically directly from an original. This speed simplifies paperwork systems. Statements go out faster. Gummed address labels are made instantly. Correspondence is answered without time-consuming dictation. Even laminating can be done for papers needing lasting protection. To learn all this fast copying can do, call your local dealer. Or mail the coupon.

MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

…WHERE RESEARCH IS THE KEY TO TOMORROW

Nope, no subtext here at all.

It’s what’s up front that counts!

A PURE WHITE FILTER IS ONLY THE BEGINNING OF A WINSTON

The big difference is FILTER-BLEND

clear, rich tobaccos specially processed for filter smoking!

There’s nothing wishy-washy about Winston. For up front of its modern, pure white filter is FILTER-BLEND.

That’s what gives Winston its famous flavor. (And after all, that’s the whole idea of smoking!)

FILTER-BLEND means fine, mild tobaccos specially processed for filter smoking. It’s the real difference between Winston and all other filter cigarettes.

Winston tastes good like a cigarette should!

It’s just part of a fascinating learn-at-home program in electronics from Bell & Howell Schools!

If you’re handy with a set of tools, you may already have some of the skills you’ll need to build Bell & Howell’s color TV … the TV with digital features! This program is the perfect way to discover the exciting field of digital electronics … and best of all, you can do it all at home, in your spare time. Get free information now about this first-of-a-kind learn-at-home program prepared for you by skilled instructors at Bell & Howell Schools.
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I love that the kid used the word “halitosis” in his graffiti, but the ad copy feels the need to explain what it means to the readers.

Not one out of ten escapes this social fault

Can you be sure that you never have halitosis (unpleasant breath)? Are you certain at this very moment, that you are free of it?

The insidious thing about this unforgivable social fault is that you, yourself, never know when you have it; the victim simply cannot detect it.

Remember, also, that anyone is likely to be troubled, since conditions capable of causing halitosis arise frequently in even normal mouths.
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I’m pretty sure this was always possible. The hard part is getting God to talk back…

Man Can Now Talk With God

Says Noted Psychologist

“A new and revolutionary religious teaching based entirely on the misunderstood sayings of the Galilean Carpenter, and designed to show how we may find, understand and use the same identical power which Jesus used in performing His so-called Miracles,” is attracting worldwide attention to its founder, Dr. Frank B. Robinson, noted Psychologist, author and lecturer. Read the rest of this entry »

This free booklet will tell you how you can become a Computer Programmer

…and how you can train at home for big earnings in the world’s newest, most exciting profession.

50,000 more programmers needed now! 500,000 more will be needed in a few years!

If you’re dissatisfied with your present job, why don’t you become a programmer? So great is the demand for programmers, you’ll have your choice of openings, with a growing future ahead.

For the vast majority of good positions, a high school education, a logical mind and the right preparation are all that are required. LaSalle, world leader in home education, will train you as a programmer in your spare time.
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“I was curious…

I tasted it…

Now I know why Schlitz is… The Beer that made Milwaukee Famous!”

Schlitz

Basic transportation for the man who hates gingerbread.

Millions of Americans are sick of gingerbread.

Of paying hundreds of dollars for chrome that’s out of date before it’s paid for.

These people want basic transportation. And nothing more.

But they are very, very particular about how they define basic transportation.

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Oh.. .what a Santa Claus you can be this year!

Santa Claus… down a chimney? No, she’s found out there’s no such man. Not a jolly white-bearded old fellow who gives things to you, but a lean old man — “Hard Times”—who steals everything away. Show her—show her it’s a lie!

The Welfare and Relief Mobilization for 1932 is a cooperative national program to reenforce local fund-raising for human welfare and relief needs. No national fund is being raised; each community is making provision for its own people; each community will have full control of the money it obtains.
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Save time – Shop here for the photo fans on your Christmas list

These two pages give you some idea of the many useful and inexpensive gift ideas at your photo dealer’s. Visit him soon. He’ll be glad to help you choose just the right gift for every photo fan on your shopping list.

Easy-to-use materials for printing pictures —ideally suited for beginners. Kodacraft Printing Kit, $4.95.

Basic essentials for developing and printing pictures, including roll-film tank. Kodacraft Photo-Lab Outfit, $8.75.
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