Pulp Fiction, 1938 · page 9 of 148
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# Page Description This is a **full-page advertisement** from a pulp magazine, not story content or editorial material. The ad promotes "Complete Diesel Training" through National Schools in Los Angeles, targeting men seeking to learn a profitable trade. It features illustrations of various diesel-powered vehicles and equipment (trucks, trains, planes, ships) and emphasizes "real shop experience" combined with classroom instruction. The advertisement includes a testimonial from a public school superintendent, details about transportation assistance to Los Angeles for students, and a tear-out coupon requesting a free book on diesel employment requirements. The layout is typical of mid-century vocational training advertisements, combining text, illustrations, and promotional offers.
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!, HOME OF NATIONAL SCHOOLS A million-dollar trade school, occupying its own modern three-story building, exctusively devoted to training ambitious PUBLIC SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT PROFITS BY NATIONAL TRAINING “T have attended two state universities and two state normal schools and I want you to know that I feel I have received moro for my money at National than at any other school I have attended. One cannot be too high in praise of the instruc- tora—of their determination to see that each student received complete instruc- tion and thorough understanding of each assignment.’”’ J. Stover, Jr. Sup’t., Palouse Public Schools, State of Washington. TRAINING FACTS. Please mention Acs Ficrion Group when answering advertisements — Real Facts on Diesel myaloyment Reguicements with all types INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES, ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION, etc. YOU MEN who are sincerely ambitious to make good in the Diesel and related industries, want to know the true facts—you want to know about employment oppor- tunities and employment requirements. For 33 years. National Schools, a recognized leader in the field of trade education, has played a rital part in helping wide-awake men to qualify for success in industry. National Schools—a million-dollar trade school—will supply you with a sincere, honest statement of facts on what you should do to get into the profitable Diesel Industry. No exaggerations—no mis-statements. YOU NEED REAL SHOP EXPERIENCE WITH TIME-TESTED TRAINING Mail the coupon below. In the literature you will be sent, you will see exactly how other men like you are preparing themselves for success in National’s modern training shops. You learn on the latest, finest equip- ment, You do real job work. You learn by time-tested, shop practice methods. Your training is fascinating in erery dotail. You are taught how to make » and helped to make good after you graduate. All of this and much more is clearly pictured for you in the Free Book of Facts we will send to you. TRANSPORTATION ALLOWED TO LOS ANGELES National Students are allowed coach railroad fare from . & (Canadian students from nearest any point in U point of entry.) Student social life includes inspection trips, excursions, athletic activities. etc. Special doctor service, Personality coaching. Many students are haiped with spare-time jobs to earn room and board white learn- ing. (Canadians oxcepted.) mapas employment cooper- ation. National Training is so thorough and all- inclusive, that no ambitious man can afford to consider Diesel Training without first know- ing all of the facts regarding the many advantages available to him as a National Student. INVESTI- GATE. ADDRESS NATIONAL SCHOOLS (established 1905) Dept. AD-s 4000 §. Figueroa St., Los Angeles Piease send me, without obligation, your FREE BOOK and information regarding Diesel Em- ployment Opportunities and Requirements. NAME ae A... STATE____..... ¢ CORMICLOO 6S (c©) d 2" PAP os yy? *