Democratic Sentinel, Volume 9, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 July 1885 — The Value of Advertising. [ARTICLE]

The Value of Advertising.

(Philadelphia Call.) Granger (from swamptoAin)— Say does this ere paper o’ your’n go all over the town Editor —Yes sir. Our paper has the largest circulation of any in Philadelphia. Is there anything I can do for you? “Wall, you might jist put this ’ere notis in yer paper: ‘Josiah Hopkins’ farm at Swamjptown has been declared a nuisance, as cholera germs have been developing in great strengths during the winter.’ Now how much will that thing cost?” “One dollar. But why do you wish to advertise your place in that manner?” “Jist this: My wife’s sister has written us a letter saying that the family is a cornin’ here’s yer dollar; and jist stick that ’ere notis at the top of the colum.” . A heavy storm of rain, wind and hail passed over Hus section last Monday afternoon, causing considerable damage to crops.