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Classified ads in American newspapers are quickly evaporating. So far this year, they are off 25%. At the same time, Craigslist is booming. Housing ads are up 85% from a year ago. Rental ads are up 120%. Even real estate are ahead 70%. , Craigslist charges a fee for employment ads in 10 major cites and is considering adding eight more markets - with the goal of discouraging spammers, more than making money from it.