This is a nice vintage advertisement dated April, 1945, for Boeing – designers of the B-29 Superfortress, the Flying Fortress and the new Stratocruiser. The ad shows a picture of the C-97 Army transport which had an average speed of 383 miles an hour with tail winds averaging approximately 45 mph.
This is a very interesting advertisement dated April, 1945, for Lockheed Aircraft Corporation of Burbank, California. The top of the ad reads, "Der Gabelschwanz Teufel" which means "Fork-tailed devil" – or Lockheed P-38 Lightning. German pilots who had been lucky enough to escape its wrath named the plane. The ad includes some colorful action illustrations of the War that was still raging when this advertisement was printed.... Click for details
This is a nice vintage advertisement dated April, 1945, for the Association of American Railroads – "All United for Victory." "Another billion dollar highway program."
The reverse side features advertising for Ford Motor Company – 1st to use infra-red rays for drying. "Expect The ‘Firsts’ From Ford!"... Click for details
This is a nice vintage advertisement dated April, 1945, for the National Dairy Products Corporation. The ad reads, "A tip to the women in their lives." It goes on to explain that because of the good diet the military has been providing the uniformed men, "the chances are, your man will ant more milk, butter, cheese and ice cream than he ever did before."
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This is a nice vintage advertisement dated May, 1929, for The Prudential Insurance Company of America of Newark, New Jersey. Edward D. Duffield was president at the time of this advertisement. The ad states, "Two widows – the husband of one let his Life Insurance lapse."
The reverse side features advertising for Parke, Davis & Company – T... Click for details
This is a nice vintage advertisement dated May, 1929, for Chrysler Motors Company. It features the Chrysler "75" Royal Sedan for $1,535. Not the wire wheels are extra. "A Wealth of Strength Beneath Its Classic Beauty."
The reverse side features advertising for The Battle Creek Health Builder. "Keeps You Fit!" The ad show a picture of Doro... Click for details
This is a nice vintage advertisement dated May, 1929, for The National City Company, National Bank Building, New York. "Life crowds you closely." The ad advises not to spread you time thinly – let National City Company handle your investments.
The reverse side features advertising for Gillette Safety Razor Company of Boston. "Never the sa... Click for details
This is a nice vintage advertisement from May, 1929, for the Bell & Howell Company – established in 1907. The ad features the Filmo Movie Camera. "Tell your Travel Story with Filmo Movies."
The reverse side features advertising for Elgin American Made Watches. "On being a Diplomat as Diploma Time approaches." The ad is suggestion an Elgin... Click for details
This is a nice vintage advertisement from May, 1929, for the Oshkosh Trunks from The Oshkosh Trunk Company of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. "The trunk that never forgets." Part of the ad reads, "And your Oshkosh never needs to be fed, or coaxed, or disciplined. It never has nerves, never gets tired of following you around." Prices ranged from $30 to $70.
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This is a nice vintage advertisement from May, 1929, for the Packard Automobile. "Ask the man who owns one." The ad uses James Monroe and his famous doctrine as the basis for polices of the Packard Company.
The reverse side features advertising for Mi Choice – Bunte World Famous Candies. The ad reminds the readers to remember Mother’s Day... Click for details
This is a nice vintage advertisement dated May, 1929, for The Reliable Kelvinator Refrigerator. "The first name and the greatest name in Electric Refrigeration." This model features "Flexible Rubber Trays for Ice Cubes."
This is a nice vintage advertisement from May, 1929, for Santa Fe Railroad. The three children looking out the train window saying, “Gee! We are going to see real, live Indians!” says it all!
The reverse side features advertising for the General Motors Proving Ground. Includes a couple of pictures of testing in progress.
This is a nice vintage advertisement dated May, 1929, for the Whippet Automobile. "Phenomenal Success – Record Sales!" Hard to imagine buying a full-sized car for $550 to $695. Not the "Finger-Tip Control." The Ad says, "One button, in center of steering wheel, controls starter, lights, and horn." Sounds a little scary to me!
This is a nice vintage advertisement dated May, 1929, for Campbell’s Condensed Soup. "So substantial and convenient."
The reverse side features advertising for American Telephone and Telegraph Company – Bell System. "The Telephone Books are the Directory of the Nation."... Click for details
This is a nice vintage advertisement from May, 1929, for the Cadillac La Salle. "This quiet assurance of quality speaks eloquently to people of taste."
The reverse side features advertising for Hamilton Watches – the watch of railroad accuracy. This ad is geared toward giving a Hamilton Watch as a graduation gift.... Click for details
This is a nice vintage advertisement from May, 1929, for the Studebaker Commander Victoria for four. You could buy the six-cylinder motor for $1,375 or get the straight-eight motor for $1,525. Bumpers and spare tire are extra, of course!
The reverse side features advertising for the Graham-Paige Automobile – The New Thrill In Motoring! "P... Click for details