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100 Years Ago This Week: Local Newspaper Ads

Ads not only looked differently 100 years ago but were pitching much different products.

Newspaper ads were much simpler in the early 20th century and sold you products in a different way. As you can see in one ad, you only have to remember three numbers to contact these advertisers. Andover Patch is presenting a photo gallery of ads from the Feb. 16, 1912 edition of the Andover Townsman.

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