Lonely hearts ads from 1970s, thankfully things have changed!

Came across these a few years ago when helping to clear out an old house, thought they were funny at the time so I kept the page. Just came across it again and wasn't sure what to do with it, so thought The Ladies Lounge might appreciate them. They're lonely hearts ads that appeared in the Irish Farmers' Journal, Week ending November 16, 1974. Thought some might find them funny or have some thoughts on how things have changed for women in the last 40 years. Obviously they have a farming slant since they appeared in the Farmers Journal. Have tried to reproduce them as closely as possible, grammar and spelling mistakes and all. Happy reading!

GETTING IN TOUCH

The charge for this column is 25p per notice in the adult section and 121/2p in the teenage section. All proceeds for 1974 will be donated to charity.

Adults

LONELY HEARTH: Is the owner of a large and well stocked dairy and tillage farm in West Waterford. He is aged 30 years and is a T/T and non smoker and is from a very respectable farming family. He is of average height and built and is good humoured, kindly disposed and considered good looking. Having decided to marry in the near future he desires to meet a young lady of 25 years or so who has decided to marry a farmer. She must be of respectable farming background, good humoured and good looking. Average height and build, have some farming experience. A dowry considered an asset but not a necessity. Replies with photo exchanged from only local counties. Strictly confidential.

MAN: 35 years old would like to meet a girl with view to marriage. He has his own home shop and land and is interested in cattle and shows. He shows films and likes nature study, herbs etc. He likes a quiet type of life with good cooking. R.C. He is easy to get on with. Snap please

NORTH WEST MOUNTIES: Farmer, north West Sligo 40 years, 6”tall, good family background, no commitments, non drinker and light smoker. Has about 30 acres of land, new bungalow with hot and cold running water, stock. Would like to get in touch with sincere girls aged 30 to 40 with view to marriage. Strictest confidence given and expected. Interests are listening to radio, reading, current affairs etc. Replies especially welcome from counties Sligo, Leitrim and Mayo or girls from those counties living in Dublin.

BEARD: Would like to meet a girl aged 20 to 30 with own large farm in need of managing or building up. He has a flair for horses and keeps and breeds some, also a large herd of cattle. Likes travel and showing horses. He is simple and honest and would like to meet likeable girl with view to early marriage. He is in his mid 30’s and would like to meet girls aged 25 to 35. Photo with first letter please, will be returned. Confidential.

PART TIME FARMER: and dealer, is a man with his own car, lorry and house. Would like to hear from farmers daughter or business girl view to marriage. Aged 18 to 28. He is self made in dealing with shop and farming people. He would be interested in any business that would make a living from selling. He has a sense of humour and would like to hear from girls that are attractive with own business or farm. Photo please.

ON HIS OWN: Deserted husband, returned from England some years ago. Is sincere, honest, hardworker, respectable, 28 years old 6 foot tall, dark haired, well built and is considered good looking. He has his own large modern farm, self feed silo and cattle cubicle house, tractor and machinery and a part time job. His interests include hunting and fishing, dogs and horses, and country and western music, and all outdoor sport. He is a great lover of the Irish red setter dog and keeps a lot of them. Has a separation and is waiting for an annulment in the near future. Would like to hear from girls of own age or from deserted wives or young widows with view to friendship and marriage. Please send snap in first letter. All letters answered. Replies welcome from any part of Ireland but especially from Leitrim, Sligo or Roscommon.

EASY GOING MAN: Over 30, with own home. Would like to be married. He has £25,000 tied up in livestock and land. He is quiet and lazy to a point of rushing at time as life passes by. He like to meet girls aged 20 to 32, wishing for a home and a happy life. He is not interested in anyone’s background as the future is all that matters. No objections to a girl with child. Snap please

HIGH NOON: Is aged 30, 5’10” good appearance. Has own house, good farm and own car. He is anxious to settle down and wishes to meet nice country girl aged 20 to 30 with same ambition. Farmers daughter, nurse of professional girl. Hobbies are dancing, CW music and gaelic games. Snaps appreciated and all letters answered. Only those genuinely interested in marriage should apply.

HAPPY GO LUCKY: Is a 44 year old girl. She is tall and has a good figure and is very nice looking. She loves farming and would like to hear from C of I gentleman. Photo please. All letters answered.

HOME LOVER: is sincere, respectable lady, late forties, good education, own home, small farm, good family background, and having no ties, wishes to meet sincere respectable farmer, business or professional gentleman in 50 to 60 age group. Photo appreciated and returned. Strictest confidence will be given and expected.

CO. LIMERICK: Is a farmer aged 34 years, 5’10” in height. T.T. with a medium sized farm, well stocked, car, machinery, wishes to meet a respectable farmers daughter, teacher, nurse etc with farming background with good sense of humour, T.T. and non smoker with capital farm or otherwise with view to early marriage. Genuine replies. Photo first letter. Strictest confidence given and expected. Usual interests.

Teenagers

CHICK: Is 17. Has blue eyes and is considered attractive, with slim build. Hobbies include dancing, canoeing and doing anything that is fun. Would like to correspond with any boys around 16 – 21. Photograph would be very much appreciated, and all letters will be answered.

GAY GIRL: Is 19 year old country girl. Pioneer and non smoker. Hobbies are dancing, reading and farming. She is 5’2” tall, and would like to hear from men between the ages of 20 and 24. Photos appreciated.

What to do
WRITE your reply to any of these letters, put it in an envelope, seal it: put no address on it. Now write a note to me saying to whom you want it forwarded e.g. Greesleeves. Put your note, loose stamp and sealed envelope inside another envelope and post to: “Getting in Touch”, Irish Farmers Journal, Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12. Do not send money with your reply.


So, seeing as its a Saturday night, who here would turn down a man with his own self feed silo and cattle cubicle house?