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Originally Posted by Snapolit1
Trying to even follow the argument.
Herpolsheimer's takes out full page ads blaring the name of their business in large type. . . but they didn't show the back of the cards in the ad. . . . which would have also had the name of the store . . . so that's somehow proof of what . . .?
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A further note, according to an ad I found from 1922, Herpolsheimer's was celebrating their 52nd anniversary that spring/summer; so, they had been around since 1870. Also, according to the ad, Grand Rapids was the 2nd-largest city in Michigan, with a population of around 140K-150K, and Herpolsheimer's was the "greatest" store in western Michigan. So, they obviously didn't feel the need for much more than basic advertising.....everyone knew who they were, and where they were located; they started at one location, and then later, moved directly across the street.
If you look on ebay, you'll also find Victorian era trade cards advertising their store.
Also, thank you to everyone for the kind words; I greatly appreciate them.
Steve
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Last edited by Steve D; 11-25-2023 at 06:40 PM.
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