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these paper ads are from 1944 when we moved into my house there was some old linoleum that i ripped up and what was under it blew me away there was well over 150 1944 paper ads that were in perfect condition that they apparently used as insulation. i hung some up on my wall but i have many more. they range from soda to gasoline ads
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