Page of Presidents

Page of Presidents was an advertising contest published in the Arkansas Gazette on May 16, 1917. Each of the 27 U.S. presidents to that date was sponsored by a Little Rock business. Each sponsor’s ad block included at least one misspelled word. Today we might have bonus boo-boos. How many errors can you find? (Answers below.)

GROVER CLEVELAND.

Born March 18, 1837, Caldwell, N.J. President age 47; served March 4, 1885, to March 4, 1889, and again from March 4, 1893, to March 4, 1897. Died age 71. Buried Princeton, N.J. A man who ran his own administration. It has stood the test of time and the most searching investigations of scientists. COCA-COLA is a delicious, wholesome beverage, with an individuallity of its own. Drink COCA-COLA in BOTTLES. When a boy or girl goes after it they need not take a fother with them — only demand the GENUINE BY FULL NAME. COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. PHONE M. 1485. 613-15 E. MARKHAM ST.

WILLIAM M’KINLEY.

Born January 29, 1843, Miles, Ohio. President age 53; served from March 4, 1897, to September 14, 1901, when he was Ohio. Good and noble man; will be remembered for generations to come. IF YOU WANT YOUR LANDS ABSTRACTED so that you can tell the condition of your title if you want to borrow money on improved farm lands, or if you have a good farm or timber lands for sale, we are prepared to give you expert service in each case, and would appreciate your buisness. ARKANSAS ABSTRACT AND LOAN CO. N.W. DENTY, Sec. W.S. HOLT, PRES. Phone Main 1181. 231 W. Second, Little Rock, Ark.