He leads with his trade and his means.
Transcribed from original newspaper scans. Published by AseeksB.
BUSINESS man, good circumstances, desires acquaintance honest, respectable young lady; object, matrimony. Address E. G., News office.
| Newspaper | Buffalo Evening News, Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|
| Date | July 25, 1903, page 20 |
| Written by | A businessman, signing E. G. |
| Addressed to | Honest, respectable young women |
| Where | Replies to E. G., the News office |
“Good circumstances” meant he was comfortably off, and he puts it right after his trade. His ad ran first in a column that also carried a lonesome widow, a gentleman looking for a lady 30 to 50, and an honorable young man worth ten thousand dollars. For where people in Upstate New York post personal ads now, see our guide to personal ads in Upstate New York.
Public domain in the United States: published before 1931.
Transcribed from the page image and checked against the original; spelling and punctuation are as printed, and words broken across lines are rejoined. Capital letters are also as printed: papers set the first word of each ad in capitals.
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