Her first appearance

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While most of the Peanuts characters would not appear until 1950 or later, Sally Brown shows up in this ad from 1934!

A forlorn woman sits on the grass, while a nearby friend says "Look at Sally Brown all alone over there. Didn't you think Mr. Bill Gordon fell for her at first?" Another woman: "Well, yes, but you know why she's all alone now, don't you?" A third says: "She's awfully pretty, but men can't forgive one fault, that hint of perspiration odor in underthings."

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