Deep-dive genealogy and history research, with Chicago connections.
I read a lot of old newspapers, which means I see a lot of old ads. Some of them are too good to keep to myself.
Subtext: “Your friends aren’t tramps. I only holler at tramps.” Nice dude.
Source: The Baltimore Sun; Feb. 13, 1938
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I read a lot of old newspapers, which means I see a lot of old ads. Some of them are too good to keep to myself.
Source: The San Francisco Examiner; May 4, 1941
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Hickies = Old term for pimples.
I read a lot of old newspapers, which means I see a lot of old ads. Some of them are too good to keep to myself.
Source: Chicago Tribune; Sept. 25, 1938
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I read a lot of old newspapers, which means I see a lot of old ads. Some of them are too good to keep to myself.
Source: Chicago Tribune; Sept. 25, 1938
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Source: Chicago Tribune; Feb. 6, 1938
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Source: NY Daily News; May 28, 1933
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Source: Chicago Tribune; Sept. 4, 1938
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