Some of the old timers refrain from printed advertising in newspapers, saying that the best advertisement is merit.
"Dollars and Sense"
Col. Wm. C. Hunter
Den dere would be a 'ruction, an' Marse Henry'd blaze out, an' jes 's soon 's he was off agin to Frankfort-an' he was dere mos' of de time, for he was one o' dese yere ole-timers dat dey couldn't git 'long widout at de Legislater-dey'd treat her wus'n ever.
"The Other Fellow"
F. Hopkinson Smith
They had attracted the attention of the whole room, many of the old-timers wondering how long it would be before the third officer would tap the check suit on the shoulder, and send it and him to bed under charge of a steward.
"The Other Fellow"
F. Hopkinson Smith