My Gene Buddy was looking through the Newspaper Archives for St. Croix US Virgin Islands when she came across the Ad below that was placed by one of my ancestors. As I read the advertisement, I thought about the radio spots I use to write, in my attempt to create catchy phrases to catch listeners. I Laughed Out Loud…..at the angle Ralph Bough used in 1915 to catch the attention of the readers.
Ralph Bough Newspaper Advertisement
The Herald Newspaper advertisement reads:
STENOGRAPHY
You sometimes hear a good Sermon or Lecture, but cannot remember. How can you, when your Memory plays you such tricks.
You can help your Memory by notes, but you can have the whole lecture or sermon by taking it down stenographically.
With over 40 years in the Virgin Islands, I am a New Yorker with deep roots in the Danish West Indies, researching surnames Bough, Beaudhuy, and Gasper. Uncovering my history has revealed unknown aspects of my ancestry, shaping my present identity. I find joy in sharing stories and connecting with others.
As a transcriptionist researcher, I compiled the digitized St. Croix Population Database, drawing from Danish, American, and Virgin Islands archives. I am a proud member of organizations like the Society of Virgin Islands Historian, Friends of Denmark and Ujima Genealogy Research Group.
My dream of exploring Danish West Indies ancestors became a reality through the St. Croix Population Database and access to collections at the St. Croix Landmarks Society. I recently launched the VI Headline Rewinds podcast, delving into vintage Virgin Islands newspapers.
I appreciate the support of collaborators and followers. For assistance with Danish West Indies genealogy, feel free to reach out via email. its.sheldew@gmail.com
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Wonder how many new customers he got with that ad.
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Just taking notes of the sermon ought to keep anyone awake…Stenography wonder if that’s still being taught.
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