The Archive · 1938

The Back Page

"The story of Shanghai's daily life is reflected in the "small advertisements on the back page. One of the most interesting sections is For Sale—Miscellaneous Here is a department store in miniature—if you happen to want what: s offered fo lo. A brief selection shows what a varied shopwindow it is: complete set of wood framed of $20. pieces of reening at a price Children's books in good condition at prices that will make both children and parents happy Two diamonds of 14 carats and one diamond in platinum setting affords an opportunity for a newly engaged couple.

These and a score of other items are not offered for sale at a profit They are the bargains, Make a practice of reading them daily.

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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