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This image shows the cover page and an accompanying image of a narrative titled “Love made a fool of me” within this specific issue of True Confessions. The top of the cover page shows a “story file” of Rita G., the author of the story, as well as an…

This advertisement draws on the conventions of the advice column and on consumers' deference to medical expertise to promote Noxema face cream. The advertisement also imbues the product with near-magical properties, promising that users will "Feel…

“I am 61 lbs. lighter…never a hungry minute” begins this advertisement for the Knox Eat-and-Reduce Plan book with the Choice-of-Foods chart. Accompanying this advertisement are images of “Miss Grace” who lost 61 pounds thanks to this nutritional…

On the last page of this four-page spread, Ali talks a big game. Ali is recorded describing how famous his upcoming opponent—Jerry Quarry— would be if he beat him. Ali knows that he is still the biggest name in boxing, and is prepared to fight to…

In the collage of pictures on the right side of the page, Ali’s actions shots tell the story of his successful boxing career before his exile from the boxing world. All four photos show him completely dominating his opponents. The upper left photo…

After getting his boxing license revoked, Ali is ready to take back the title that is rightfully his. During a conversation with James Earl Jones, Ali is reported to have said, “They can’t say I mess with white women, or drink whiskey or go to them…

The advertisements asks the viewer "Business problems building up? Profit squeeze? Paperwork? Costs? Improved communications might help you solve them." The ad is a pitch for hiring Bell Telephone System's "communications consultant" who can analyze…

This advertisement for Listerine Antiseptic begins with a narrative directed at the disappointed woman pictured, though the second person point of view also implies that the reader should feel addressed. The narrative states that the man at the…

“Before he comes home…splash yourself with freshness” begins this advertisement for a deoderant cologne by Cheramy Perfumers. Behind the text, the advertisement pictures a nude woman in full makeup rubbing a clean, white towel to her face. Her…

"You're lovely to look at . . . lovely to be near . . . only when underarms stay dry and odorless," warns this ad for FRESH Cream Deodorant. Thus readers are informed that beauty is not just a matter of appearance; rather, they must consume…