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Just what does the trade jargon mean, "Experience essential but not
necessary"? We see it frequently in the advertising columns.
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A variant of the form, "experience essential but not necessary," is used
by the Racine Times-Call, as follows:
"Wanted, secretary-treasurer for a local music corporation; must also
have a knowledge of music, but not essential."
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As curious as the advertising form, "experience essential but not
necessary," is the form used by the Daily News: "Responsible for no
debts contracted by no other than myself."
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The provincialism indicated by the title of the pop song, "Good bye,
Broadway! Hello, France!" reminds us of the headline in a New York paper
some years ago: "Halley's Comet Rushing on New York."
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"The love, the worship of truth is the most essential thing in
journalism," says the editor of Le Matin. Or, as the ads read, "love of
truth essential but not necessary."
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The Hopkinsville, Ky., News is a Negro paper, and its motto is: "Man is
made of clay, and like a meerschaum pipe is more valuable when highly
colored."
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From the letter of a colored gentleman of leisure, apropos of his wife's
suit for divorce: "P. S.: Also, honey, i hope while others have your
company i may have your heart." Here is a refrain for a sentimental
song.
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