Adventures in Research: Huckstering
My Curious Reading
Adventures in Research
Huckstering
As the news patron leafs casually through the daily pages, he may simply overlook the advertisement that doesn’t reach out and grab.
A brief selection of quirks and ingenious notions, from advertisers of the 19th century.
Take the word of a feathered rat monster, when shopping for your fine kid shoes.
On the other hand, if it’s paint you’re after, consult the robot/lizard/squid/chicken.
Fake news, old school style, taking advantage of the topical, in 1881.
Dearly beloved, your loss is our gain.
Adventures in Research: Huckstering
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