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MASSEPAIN FRUIT EXTRA LARGE MASSEPAIN FRUIT MINIATURES AND CORNUCOPIA Compare numbers shown by each item with the same number on the GREEN sheet of our current price list. ALLEGRETTI-KORLU, INC.San Francisco, California 

MASSEPAIN FRUIT

EXTRA LARGE MASSEPAIN FRUIT MINIATURES AND CORNUCOPIA

Compare numbers shown by each item with the same number on the GREEN sheet of our current price list.

ALLEGRETTI-KORLU, INC.
San Francisco, California 

MAMMA DOLLS Gorgeous, 24 inch, wholesome and plump. The Doll on the Reverse Side is YOURS for $1.00 just for making a purchase of $14.95 or more. We’re so anxious to serve our friends and customers that we have reserved a lovely doll for you. This doll comes in assorted colors, blondes and brunettes, and is fully clothed — 24 inches high. THIS GIFT IS YOURS FOR $1.00 with a purchase of $14.95 or more within the next 15 days. LAWSON’S JEWELERS630 Lancaster Blvd.Lancaster, Calif. 

MAMMA DOLLS

Gorgeous, 24 inch, wholesome and plump.

The Doll on the Reverse Side is YOURS for $1.00 just for making a purchase of $14.95 or more.

We’re so anxious to serve our friends and customers that we have reserved a lovely doll for you.

This doll comes in assorted colors, blondes and brunettes, and is fully clothed — 24 inches high.

THIS GIFT IS YOURS FOR $1.00 with a purchase of $14.95 or more within the next 15 days.

LAWSON’S JEWELERS
630 Lancaster Blvd.
Lancaster, Calif. 

IT’S AS HANDY AS HAVING THE RIGHT TOOL A WORKSHOP TELEPHONE is as handy as having the right tool. No more running upstairs to take calls. At your fingertips when you want to call for supplies. And a wall telephone hangs within easy reach, yet doesn’t take up working space. Call the telephone business office today. Ya know, folks, in the grand scheme of things, this really wasn’t that long ago. Before you dream more seriously about traveling back to those good ole days, ask yourself: Are you willing to give up your mobile device?

IT’S AS HANDY AS HAVING THE RIGHT TOOL

A WORKSHOP TELEPHONE is as handy as having the right tool. No more running upstairs to take calls. At your fingertips when you want to call for supplies. And a wall telephone hangs within easy reach, yet doesn’t take up working space. Call the telephone business office today.

Ya know, folks, in the grand scheme of things, this really wasn’t that long ago.

Before you dream more seriously about traveling back to those good ole days, ask yourself:

Are you willing to give up your mobile device?

QUICK-AS-A-WINK SEAL ACTION DECORATOR CANISTER SET BY TUPPERWARE…keeps generous quantities of foods fresh…has quick-as-a-wink seal action, tapered design, textured surface for easy handling. Choose Harvest Gold or Avocado. Both have embossed sunburst design. Set of labels included.

QUICK-AS-A-WINK SEAL ACTION

DECORATOR CANISTER SET BY TUPPERWARE…keeps generous quantities of foods fresh…has quick-as-a-wink seal action, tapered design, textured surface for easy handling. Choose Harvest Gold or Avocado. Both have embossed sunburst design. Set of labels included.

CAPTION CONTEST—Pontoon Club 4/17/12  10:03 AM: Thank you for your captions! First, here’s what’s on the verso: NATIONWIDE INDUSTRIES, INC.Forest Lake, Minnesota Round Pontoon A special model designed for the economy minded. Fish, swim, cruise, camp, have a party afloat or just relax, all in real comfort. An exciting new experience awaits you when you take the wheel of a National Pontoon Craft. The winner is CasualStarfish for the caption: “Everyone who wants a more flattering swimsuit raise your hand!” Congratulations, CasualStarfish! To claim your postcard prize, email me at bad.postcards@gmail.com with your choice of postcard from the list below and your mailing address. The RULES1) MAXIMUM of TWENTY (20) WORDS2) One entry per person3) Please enter your caption in the comments of this post4) Submissions will be accepted until Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 8:00 PM EDT The author of my favorite caption will have their choice of one of these original vintage postcards (all previously published on BAD POSTCARDS): 1) WE ALLIGATORS DO HAVE FUN IN FLORIDA!2) GIANT PENGUIN3) FATHER’S DAY PAJAMA PARTY4) DOLL PILLOWS5) PINK POTTY HAVE FUN and GOOD LUCK!

CAPTION CONTEST—Pontoon Club

4/17/12  10:03 AM:

Thank you for your captions! First, here’s what’s on the verso:

NATIONWIDE INDUSTRIES, INC.
Forest Lake, Minnesota

Round Pontoon

A special model designed for the economy minded. Fish, swim, cruise, camp, have a party afloat or just relax, all in real comfort. An exciting new experience awaits you when you take the wheel of a National Pontoon Craft.

The winner is CasualStarfish for the caption:

“Everyone who wants a more flattering swimsuit raise your hand!”

Congratulations, CasualStarfish! To claim your postcard prize, email me at bad.postcards@gmail.com with your choice of postcard from the list below and your mailing address.

The RULES
1) MAXIMUM of TWENTY (20) WORDS
2) One entry per person
3) Please enter your caption in the comments of this post
4) Submissions will be accepted until Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 8:00 PM EDT

The author of my favorite caption will have their choice of one of these original vintage postcards (all previously published on BAD POSTCARDS):

GIFTS FOR PEOPLE YOU DON’T LIKE VERY MUCH These beautiful candles are hand crafted and hand dipped in lovely flower colors to blend with any decor. Candle-Art creations resist heat to a high degree and burn much longer than ordinary candles. The most expensive one is “Bridge Prize” (just to the right of the Seahorses) at $3.98. It’s a trophy you can burn.

GIFTS FOR PEOPLE YOU DON’T LIKE VERY MUCH

These beautiful candles are hand crafted and hand dipped in lovely flower colors to blend with any decor. Candle-Art creations resist heat to a high degree and burn much longer than ordinary candles.

The most expensive one is “Bridge Prize” (just to the right of the Seahorses) at $3.98. It’s a trophy you can burn.

WHAT AUSTRALIA MEANS TO AMERICANS An advertising postcard for MANFRED ANSON AUSTRALIAN AGENCIES in New York City: “IMPORTS FROM DOWN UNDER” with descriptions on the verso for each item. My favorites: The Koala Bear at top right is “made from Kangaroo Fur” and is available in 6 sizes. On the second row at right is KOALA BEAR IN BILLY CAN. “Australians make tea in the bush in this can.” With the Koala in it??? At bottom center is OPALS IN A TIN. “You can dig your own opal from this tin.” Convenient.

WHAT AUSTRALIA MEANS TO AMERICANS

An advertising postcard for MANFRED ANSON AUSTRALIAN AGENCIES in New York City: “IMPORTS FROM DOWN UNDER” with descriptions on the verso for each item.

My favorites:

The Koala Bear at top right is “made from Kangaroo Fur” and is available in 6 sizes.

On the second row at right is KOALA BEAR IN BILLY CAN. “Australians make tea in the bush in this can.” With the Koala in it???

At bottom center is OPALS IN A TIN. “You can dig your own opal from this tin.” Convenient.

CAPTION CONTEST—Drive Safely! 2/8/12  10:57 AM: Thank you for your captions! The winner is Eternal Fields for the caption: “One ramp and 15 school buses stood between George and his place in history.” Congratulations, Eternal Fields To claim your postcard prize, email me at bad.postcards@gmail.com with your choice of postcard from the list below and your mailing address. The RULES:1) MAXIMUM of FIFTEEN (15) WORDS2) One entry per person3) Please enter your caption in the comments of this post4) Submissions will be accepted until Sunday, February 5 at 8:00 PM, EST The author of my favorite caption will have their choice of one of these original vintage postcards (all previously published on BAD POSTCARDS): 1) WE PREFER ARF and ARF!2) GIANT PENGUIN3) TIMMY THE TIGER, Cypress Gardens, Florida4) OUR PRESIDENTS5) SPONGES FROM TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA HAVE FUN and GOOD LUCK!

CAPTION CONTEST—Drive Safely!

2/8/12  10:57 AM:

Thank you for your captions!

The winner is Eternal Fields for the caption:

“One ramp and 15 school buses stood between George and his place in history.”

Congratulations, Eternal Fields To claim your postcard prize, email me at bad.postcards@gmail.com with your choice of postcard from the list below and your mailing address.

The RULES:
1) MAXIMUM of FIFTEEN (15) WORDS
2) One entry per person
3) Please enter your caption in the comments of this post
4) Submissions will be accepted until Sunday, February 5 at 8:00 PM, EST

The author of my favorite caption will have their choice of one of these original vintage postcards (all previously published on BAD POSTCARDS):

1) WE PREFER ARF and ARF!
2) GIANT PENGUIN
3) TIMMY THE TIGER, Cypress Gardens, Florida
4) OUR PRESIDENTS
5) SPONGES FROM TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA

HAVE FUN and GOOD LUCK!

CAPTION CONTEST—Meat Man 1/17/12  9:56 PM: Thank you for your captions! First, here’s what’s on the verso: BOYLE’S ROYAL ROUND. Magnificent buffet showpiece…deliciously different taste!…Boyle’s Royal Round makes any buffet a regal fest—and at comparatively lower cost per serving. No wonder it’s the talk of chefs and after buffet-dinner speakers everywhere! BOYLE’S FAMOUS CORNED BEEF CO., Kansas City, Mo.  The winner is Tracy for the caption: “Do NOT make fun of the hat, or you’re next.” Congratulations, Tracy To claim your postcard prize, email me at bad.postcards@gmail.com with your choice of postcard from the list below and your mailing address. The RULES1) MAXIMUM of FIFTEEN (15) WORDS2) One entry per person3) Please enter your caption in the comments of this post4) Submissions will be accepted until Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 8:00 PM EST The author of my favorite caption will have their choice of one of these original vintage postcards (all previously published on BAD POSTCARDS): 1) WE ALLIGATORS DO HAVE FUN IN FLORIDA!2) WATCH THE BIRDIE3) PINK POTTY4) SALESMATE5) SENIOR S&M CLUB FIELD TRIP HAVE FUN and GOOD LUCK!

CAPTION CONTEST—Meat Man

1/17/12  9:56 PM:

Thank you for your captions! First, here’s what’s on the verso:

BOYLE’S ROYAL ROUND. Magnificent buffet showpiece…deliciously different taste!…Boyle’s Royal Round makes any buffet a regal fest—and at comparatively lower cost per serving. No wonder it’s the talk of chefs and after buffet-dinner speakers everywhere!

BOYLE’S FAMOUS CORNED BEEF CO., Kansas City, Mo. 

The winner is Tracy for the caption:

“Do NOT make fun of the hat, or you’re next.”

Congratulations, Tracy To claim your postcard prize, email me at bad.postcards@gmail.com with your choice of postcard from the list below and your mailing address.

The RULES
1) MAXIMUM of FIFTEEN (15) WORDS
2) One entry per person
3) Please enter your caption in the comments of this post
4) Submissions will be accepted until Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 8:00 PM EST

The author of my favorite caption will have their choice of one of these original vintage postcards (all previously published on BAD POSTCARDS):

YOU NAME IT…ATLAS HAS IT! Single or multiple…regular or heavy duty…standard or extended pitch…stainless steel, bronze or Electrolized Roller Chain…sprockets…flexible couplings…Flat-Veyor Chain…Atlas makes them all last longer…perform better. All Atlas Power Transmission Products are pre-tested for peak operating efficiency.

YOU NAME IT…ATLAS HAS IT!

Single or multiple…regular or heavy duty…standard or extended pitch…stainless steel, bronze or Electrolized Roller Chain…sprockets…flexible couplings…Flat-Veyor Chain…Atlas makes them all last longer…perform better. All Atlas Power Transmission Products are pre-tested for peak operating efficiency.

SWISS CHEESE Love that cinder block backdrop. MUELLERS CHEESE HOUSESUGARCREEK, OHIOCHEESE DISPLAY  This Swiss Cheese is an excellent example of the delicious, high quality cheese manufactured in Ohio - “The Switzerland of America.” The superb flavor and natural wholesomeness are rarely excelled.

SWISS CHEESE

Love that cinder block backdrop.

MUELLERS CHEESE HOUSE
SUGARCREEK, OHIO
CHEESE DISPLAY 

This Swiss Cheese is an excellent example of the delicious, high quality cheese manufactured in Ohio - “The Switzerland of America.” The superb flavor and natural wholesomeness are rarely excelled.

TEN BADDEST BAD POSTCARDS OF 2011 — #6Your BAD POSTCARDS Blogger Reblogs Ten of his Favorite Postcards of the Year I dare ANY of you, my dear followers (males included), to walk up to your hair stylist, whip out this postcard and say, with absolute assuredness, “I’ll have a COCKADE, please!” If their response is noteworthy, please do comment on it here. Click HERE to view the original post.

TEN BADDEST BAD POSTCARDS OF 2011 — #6
Your BAD POSTCARDS Blogger Reblogs Ten of his Favorite Postcards of the Year

I dare ANY of you, my dear followers (males included), to walk up to your hair stylist, whip out this postcard and say, with absolute assuredness, “I’ll have a COCKADE, please!”

If their response is noteworthy, please do comment on it here.

Click HERE to view the original post.

POTATOES APLENTY HELLO…I’M RICHARD PACETTI From land treated with 10 gallons of D-D® Soil Fumigant per acre, row treatment, Richard Pacetti harvested 195 cwt/A of potatoes. Untreated land yielded only 150 cwt/A. Here’s what Mr. Pacetti says: “I’m going to use D-D on every acre next year. If I can’t get D-D to put on my potato land next year, I’m not going to plant. R.P.”

POTATOES APLENTY

HELLO…I’M RICHARD PACETTI

From land treated with 10 gallons of D-D® Soil Fumigant per acre, row treatment, Richard Pacetti harvested 195 cwt/A of potatoes. Untreated land yielded only 150 cwt/A. Here’s what Mr. Pacetti says: “I’m going to use D-D on every acre next year. If I can’t get D-D to put on my potato land next year, I’m not going to plant. R.P.”

TEN BADDEST BAD POSTCARDS OF 2011 — #2Your BAD POSTCARDS Blogger Reblogs Ten of his Favorite Postcards of the Year Man in a bar: So, anyway, can I call you Perma? You from around here? Never seen you before. Nice machinery you got there. Haha. Can I buy you a drink? I’m a Sagittarius. What’s your sign? Miss Perma-Vend: STOP Click HERE to view the original post.

TEN BADDEST BAD POSTCARDS OF 2011 — #2
Your BAD POSTCARDS Blogger Reblogs Ten of his Favorite Postcards of the Year

Man in a bar: So, anyway, can I call you Perma? You from around here? Never seen you before. Nice machinery you got there. Haha. Can I buy you a drink? I’m a Sagittarius. What’s your sign?

Miss Perma-Vend: STOP

Click HERE to view the original post.
THE 2011 BEST OF THE BAD! (A Phone Cal From a BAD POSTCARDS Fan.) Man: Hello, BAD POSTCARDS? I’ve been a fan of your site for a long time. Every day I wait with anticipation to see what lovely postcard you are going to publish.  As I was sitting in my den reading the latest issue of Field and Stream, I suddenly realized that last December you posted your 10 baddest postcards from 2010. Are you going to do that for 2011? BP: Yes, sir. I have chosen 10 of my favorite BAD POSTCARDS from this year and I will start posting them tomorrow, December 27 — TWO PER DAY ending on December 31. I will also continue posting a new card each day so you’ll be getting THREE BAD POSTCARDS each day for the next five days! How’s that for a bonus? Man: Swell! BP: Realize that it’s not easy to pick favorites among all these gems. I love ‘em all. But I’ve picked 10 particular faves with nice variety. ENJOY THEM! Man: Thanks! I will! [Click. Bzzzzzzzzzzzz] HERE’S SOLID COMFORT…an easy chair, a good magazine, and a telephone by your side. A phone in the den eliminates that frantic dash just as you’re about to relax. Mighty good-looking, too. In beige, yellow, brown, green, gray, ivory, blue and red.

THE 2011 BEST OF THE BAD! (A Phone Cal From a BAD POSTCARDS Fan.)

Man: Hello, BAD POSTCARDS? I’ve been a fan of your site for a long time. Every day I wait with anticipation to see what lovely postcard you are going to publish.  As I was sitting in my den reading the latest issue of Field and Stream, I suddenly realized that last December you posted your 10 baddest postcards from 2010. Are you going to do that for 2011?

BP: Yes, sir. I have chosen 10 of my favorite BAD POSTCARDS from this year and I will start posting them tomorrow, December 27 — TWO PER DAY ending on December 31. I will also continue posting a new card each day so you’ll be getting THREE BAD POSTCARDS each day for the next five days! How’s that for a bonus?

Man: Swell!

BP: Realize that it’s not easy to pick favorites among all these gems. I love ‘em all. But I’ve picked 10 particular faves with nice variety. ENJOY THEM!

Man: Thanks! I will!

[Click. Bzzzzzzzzzzzz]

HERE’S SOLID COMFORT…an easy chair, a good magazine, and a telephone by your side. A phone in the den eliminates that frantic dash just as you’re about to relax. Mighty good-looking, too. In beige, yellow, brown, green, gray, ivory, blue and red.