More of the strange and wonderful from the world of local advertising.
* For sale: an antique desk suitable for lady with thick legs and large drawers.
* Wanted: Unmarried girls to pick fresh fruit and produce at night.
* Have several very old dresses from grandmother in beautiful condition.
* If you think you’ve seen everything in Paris, [...]
Researching my story about bathrooms, I came across this wonderful page of dos and don’ts for shower enclosures. The advice has delightful appeal – it’s charming.
Here are some excerpts:
Towel Bar and Handle Warning
Towel bars and handles are not to be used as grab bars.
For many people, grab bars in showers are a great assistance [...]
These advertisements from local newspapers in the US and around the world show how tricky the language can be.
* A superb and inexpensive restaurant. Fine food expertly served by waitresses in appetizing forms.
* Now is your chance to have your ears pierced and get an extra pair to take home, too.
* For Sale — Eight [...]
Here’s a few ads from local newspapers in the US and around the world.
* Dinner Special — Turkey $2.35; Chicken or Beef $2.25; Children $2.00.
* Wanted: 50 girls for stripping machine operators in factory.
* Great Dames for sale.
* Vacation Special: have your home exterminated.
* Toaster: A gift that every member of the family appreciates. Automatically [...]
Take a light-hearted look at the recession. These points were posted as comments on a news website.
1. Visit friends around meal times. 5pm is a good time as it’s dinner time and dinner is the most expensive meal of the day. Everyone has at least 5 friends, so that’s five free meals a week.
2. [...]