On this day (July 4) in the year 1843, the following advertisement 
appeared in the "Salem Gazette" (Massachusetts):
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           BEAUTIFUL SPECIMENS OF
          Photographic Miniatures
MAY be seen at the Rooms of the
subscriber in Manning's Building, 3d story.
He has been connected several months with the estab-
lishment of SOUTHWORTH & Co., Prize Photograph-
ers, and is familiar with their process of taking and
coloring pictures.  Those who wish for a Daguerreo-
type Likeness in the most pleasing and popular style are
invited to call.
   Room open to visitors at all hours of the day.
   july 4              istf         J. ROPES.


another advertisement by Ropes can be found in the DagNews archives:
	http://www.daguerre.org/resource/dagnews/08-14-96.html
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Posted for your enjoyment.     Gary W. Ewer     
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07-04-97