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February 6, 1947
The Potters Herald
East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio
What is this article about?
A Washington, D.C. newsletter warns that after November election returns, racketeers are abandoning fake 'labor' papers for bogus 'Republican' sheets to solicit goodwill advertising, advising businessmen to verify all such solicitations.
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FAKE 'LABOR' PAPERS HIT
MONTHLY news letter devoted to exposing current frauds and swindles, published by the Argus Advisory Service, Washington, D. C., says that the November election returns had "a profound effect on bogus 'labor' papers."
"Alert racketeers," the news letter continues, "who for years cleaned up by soliciting 'goodwill advertising' by telephone for alleged 'labor' papers having absolutely no connection with any bona fide labor organizations are dropping this grift like the plague and are reputedly already setting up bogus 'Republican' sheets having no connection whatever with any Republican organization. Businessmen are well advised to check most carefully all solicitations implying or hinting at 'Republican goodwill.' IF IN DOUBT—FIND OUT!"
The news letter didn't say it, but of course the same advice is good for businessmen who are solicited on behalf of fly-by-night sheets claiming to be "labor" papers. If there is the least doubt, find out!
MONTHLY news letter devoted to exposing current frauds and swindles, published by the Argus Advisory Service, Washington, D. C., says that the November election returns had "a profound effect on bogus 'labor' papers."
"Alert racketeers," the news letter continues, "who for years cleaned up by soliciting 'goodwill advertising' by telephone for alleged 'labor' papers having absolutely no connection with any bona fide labor organizations are dropping this grift like the plague and are reputedly already setting up bogus 'Republican' sheets having no connection whatever with any Republican organization. Businessmen are well advised to check most carefully all solicitations implying or hinting at 'Republican goodwill.' IF IN DOUBT—FIND OUT!"
The news letter didn't say it, but of course the same advice is good for businessmen who are solicited on behalf of fly-by-night sheets claiming to be "labor" papers. If there is the least doubt, find out!
What sub-type of article is it?
Deception Fraud
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Fake Labor Papers
Racketeers
Goodwill Advertising
Bogus Republican Sheets
Swindles
Election Effect
Fraud Warning
Story Details
Event Date
November Election Returns
Story Details
Racketeers exploiting fake 'labor' papers for goodwill advertising solicitations are shifting to bogus 'Republican' sheets after November election, as reported by Argus Advisory Service newsletter; businessmen urged to verify all such claims.