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January 19, 1949
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
In Athens, Texas, a newspaper advertised to find an anonymous advertiser who offered his house rent-free but omitted contact details, drawing numerous applicants; a front-page story eventually tracked him down.
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PAPER ADVERTISES FOR ADVERTISER
ATHENS. Tex. (AP)-The Athens Daily Review advertised for an advertiser.
The advertiser walked into the Review office and took out an ad offering his house, rent-free, to anyone who would take care of it. But he failed to leave his name, address or phone number.
The Review office was deluged with applicants.
"As the days wore on, the clamor increased. We were getting desperate," says H. M. Kemp, publisher. So the Review ran a three-column, front page story, headlined:
"Wanted: One Advertiser.
And the story fetched the advertiser. He came in grinning.
ATHENS. Tex. (AP)-The Athens Daily Review advertised for an advertiser.
The advertiser walked into the Review office and took out an ad offering his house, rent-free, to anyone who would take care of it. But he failed to leave his name, address or phone number.
The Review office was deluged with applicants.
"As the days wore on, the clamor increased. We were getting desperate," says H. M. Kemp, publisher. So the Review ran a three-column, front page story, headlined:
"Wanted: One Advertiser.
And the story fetched the advertiser. He came in grinning.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Anonymous Advertiser
House Offer
Newspaper Blunder
Applicants Deluge
What entities or persons were involved?
H. M. Kemp
The Advertiser
Where did it happen?
Athens, Tex.
Story Details
Key Persons
H. M. Kemp
The Advertiser
Location
Athens, Tex.
Story Details
The Athens Daily Review advertised for an advertiser who offered his house rent-free without leaving contact information, leading to many applicants; the newspaper's front-page story finally located him.