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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 

CAMELLIA CAVALCADE DESCANSO GARDENSLa Canada, California Scene at annual Camellia show where more than 5000 cut camellias are displayed. Descanso’s collection contains over 800 varieties and more than 100,000 plants. Camellias are in peak bloom during February and March. 

CAMELLIA CAVALCADE

DESCANSO GARDENS
La Canada, California

Scene at annual Camellia show where more than 5000 cut camellias are displayed. Descanso’s collection contains over 800 varieties and more than 100,000 plants. Camellias are in peak bloom during February and March. 

CAPTION CONTEST—Shell Game 4/3/12  5:50 PM: Thank you for your captions! First, here’s what’s on the verso: SEA WORLDMission Bay, San Diego JAPANESE AMAS are featured in Sea World’s Japanese Village. Here they dive into salt-water pools for pearl-bearing oysters. Later deft hands scoop the pearls from their oyster nests, and mount them in jewel settings as spectators watch. The winner is xzargo for the caption: “I found your retainer!” Congratulations, xzargo! 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 1, 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) YOU’RE FREEZING YOUR ASS2) WE PREFER ARF and ARF!3) MISS SUGARDALE—19584) OUR PRESIDENTS5) SNACK-A-ROO HAVE FUN and GOOD LUCK!

CAPTION CONTEST—Shell Game

4/3/12  5:50 PM:

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

SEA WORLD
Mission Bay, San Diego

JAPANESE AMAS are featured in Sea World’s Japanese Village. Here they dive into salt-water pools for pearl-bearing oysters. Later deft hands scoop the pearls from their oyster nests, and mount them in jewel settings as spectators watch.

The winner is xzargo for the caption:

“I found your retainer!”

Congratulations, xzargo! 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 1, 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):

ARRIVED IN ALCATRAZ. WISH YOU WERE HERE! ALCATRAZ ISLAND Located in the bay between San Francisco and Sausalito, Alcatraz Island, known as “The Rock” was a Federal Prison for incorrigibles. It was made a Federal Penitentiary in 1933.

ARRIVED IN ALCATRAZ. WISH YOU WERE HERE!

ALCATRAZ ISLAND

Located in the bay between San Francisco and Sausalito, Alcatraz Island, known as “The Rock” was a Federal Prison for incorrigibles. It was made a Federal Penitentiary in 1933.

SURREALIST HOLLYWOOD So when did Hollywood remove that 3-mile high OSCAR Statue shown on the right? A feature of the Mural Lounge aboard TWA’s JETSTREAM aircraft is a distinctive painting by Maric Zamparelli, representing a city or nation along TWA’s world-wide routes. Each plane in the Jetstream fleet has a different mural subject. This card shows Zamparelli’s interpretation of HOLLYWOOD.

SURREALIST HOLLYWOOD

So when did Hollywood remove that 3-mile high OSCAR Statue shown on the right?

A feature of the Mural Lounge aboard TWA’s JETSTREAM aircraft is a distinctive painting by Maric Zamparelli, representing a city or nation along TWA’s world-wide routes. Each plane in the Jetstream fleet has a different mural subject. This card shows Zamparelli’s interpretation of HOLLYWOOD.

CAPTION CONTEST—Mortgage Clearing House 2/20/12  8:32 PM: Great captions everyone! First, here’s what’s on the verso: WHY BE HOUNDED BY THOSE FIRST OF THE MONTH BILLS? I can arrange for immediate cash to consolidate your debts into one easy, low monthly payment. PLUS extra cash if you want it. Call me today. No obligation. Richard FordMORTGAGE CLEARING HOUSE226 S. Beverly Dr.,Beverly Hills, Cal. The winner is Eternal Fields for the caption: “Once our new curtains arrive on the 8th, this business is going to TAKE OFF!” This is Caption Contest Win #2 for Eternal Fields. Go HERE for #1 Congratulations! (Glad someone else noticed those curtains. Looks like a bad Christmas design.) 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, February 19, 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) SEE YOU AT THE BEACH2) WORLD OF HEINZ3) HOOKED ON JESUS4) DECORATOR PILLOWS5) LIFE SAVER HAVE FUN and GOOD LUCK!

CAPTION CONTEST—Mortgage Clearing House

2/20/12  8:32 PM:

Great captions everyone! First, here’s what’s on the verso:

WHY BE HOUNDED BY THOSE FIRST OF THE MONTH BILLS?

I can arrange for immediate cash to consolidate your debts into one easy, low monthly payment.

PLUS extra cash if you want it.

Call me today. No obligation.

Richard Ford
MORTGAGE CLEARING HOUSE
226 S. Beverly Dr.,
Beverly Hills, Cal.

The winner is Eternal Fields for the caption:

“Once our new curtains arrive on the 8th, this business is going to TAKE OFF!”

This is Caption Contest Win #2 for Eternal Fields. Go HERE for #1

Congratulations! (Glad someone else noticed those curtains. Looks like a bad Christmas design.)

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 19, 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):

MAN OF CHAINS AT RIPLEY’S “BELIEVE IT OR NOT” MUSEUM, FISHERMAN’S WHARF MAN OF CHAINS The intriguing MAN OF CHAINS was also known as the “Jingling Fakir.” Here he is reproduced from Ripley’s World Famous Pocket Books, complete with his groaning load of 670 pounds as he slowly crawled through the streets of Lahore in India with his self-imposed burden. ONLY ONE OF MORE THAN 500 EXHIBITS

MAN OF CHAINS

AT RIPLEY’S “BELIEVE IT OR NOT” MUSEUM, FISHERMAN’S WHARF

MAN OF CHAINS

The intriguing MAN OF CHAINS was also known as the “Jingling Fakir.” Here he is reproduced from Ripley’s World Famous Pocket Books, complete with his groaning load of 670 pounds as he slowly crawled through the streets of Lahore in India with his self-imposed burden.

ONLY ONE OF MORE THAN 500 EXHIBITS

WOOFY, THE WALRUS MARINELAND OF THE PACIFICRANCHO PALOS VERDES - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WOOFY, THE WALRUS, arrived from Alaska with three other walrus babies in May, 1961. He was only two weeks old, but already he weighed 80 lbs. A diet of pure whipping cream, minced clams, brewer’s yeast and vitamins helped him and his playmates gain a pound a day for many months. He will eventually weigh at least 2,000 lbs.!

WOOFY, THE WALRUS

MARINELAND OF THE PACIFIC
RANCHO PALOS VERDES - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

WOOFY, THE WALRUS, arrived from Alaska with three other walrus babies in May, 1961. He was only two weeks old, but already he weighed 80 lbs. A diet of pure whipping cream, minced clams, brewer’s yeast and vitamins helped him and his playmates gain a pound a day for many months. He will eventually weigh at least 2,000 lbs.!

LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE I wonder what you have to do to be the single star on top? THE LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE, featuring the 135-voice College-Career Choir, directed by John Gustafson, Minister of Music, sings the old and new songs of Christmas. The giant 50-foot tree upon which the choir stands has 1,500 pounds of juniper boughs with hundreds of lights and ornaments. A picturesque snow scene completes the winter wonderland. A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SPECTACULAR First Baptist Church of Van Nuys, California

LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE

I wonder what you have to do to be the single star on top?

THE LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE, featuring the 135-voice College-Career Choir, directed by John Gustafson, Minister of Music, sings the old and new songs of Christmas. The giant 50-foot tree upon which the choir stands has 1,500 pounds of juniper boughs with hundreds of lights and ornaments. A picturesque snow scene completes the winter wonderland.

A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SPECTACULAR

First Baptist Church of Van Nuys, California

FABULOUS FLAMINGO MOTEL 6105 Lankershim Blvd.North Hollywood, California Hi Folks! When in Southern California remember to stop at the “FABULOUS FLAMINGO MOTEL.” We offer Friendly Comfort, featuring Air Conditioning Telephone - T.V. and Hi Fi. A modern shopping center and Restaurant are across the street. Phone or write for reservations. The Welcome Mat is out for you. Hope to see you soon. Your Hosts, — Mr. and Mrs. Harold Elsner What would you like to do? A) Spend a few nights here. B) Live the rest of my life here. C) Own the Motel. D) Own the Motel and live the rest of my life here.

FABULOUS FLAMINGO MOTEL

6105 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, California

Hi Folks! When in Southern California remember to stop at the “FABULOUS FLAMINGO MOTEL.” We offer Friendly Comfort, featuring Air Conditioning Telephone - T.V. and Hi Fi. A modern shopping center and Restaurant are across the street. Phone or write for reservations. The Welcome Mat is out for you. Hope to see you soon.

Your Hosts, — Mr. and Mrs. Harold Elsner

What would you like to do?

A) Spend a few nights here.

B) Live the rest of my life here.

C) Own the Motel.

D) Own the Motel and live the rest of my life here.

PANCAKES and BAR-B-QUE LOOK GOOD?…You can get ‘em at the ROUND-UP257 Avenida Del NorteHollywood RivieraRedondo Beach, California SERVING QUALITY FOOD From Sunup ‘till Sundown — Featuring — 12 VARIETIES OF PANCAKESandAUTHENTIC WOOD BAR-B-QUE FOODS TO GO BAR-B-QUEd PANCAKES anyone???

PANCAKES and BAR-B-QUE

LOOK GOOD?…You can get ‘em at the

ROUND-UP
257 Avenida Del Norte
Hollywood Riviera
Redondo Beach, California

SERVING QUALITY FOOD From Sunup ‘till Sundown

— Featuring —

12 VARIETIES OF PANCAKES
and
AUTHENTIC WOOD BAR-B-QUE FOODS TO GO

BAR-B-QUEd PANCAKES anyone???

A-1 MOTEL SOUNDPROOF so no one can hear your peals of pleasure. GREETINGS FROM A-1 Motel Fireproof, Steam Heated, Soundproof Units, Centrally located 10 minutes from downtown San Francisco, on U.S. Highway 101 near Golden Gate Bridge. Tub and Shower combinations; Foam Mattresses, Free Television, Garages. Free Coffee in your room. 1940 Lombard St., San Francisco

A-1 MOTEL

SOUNDPROOF so no one can hear your peals of pleasure.

GREETINGS FROM A-1 Motel

Fireproof, Steam Heated, Soundproof Units, Centrally located 10 minutes from downtown San Francisco, on U.S. Highway 101 near Golden Gate Bridge. Tub and Shower combinations; Foam Mattresses, Free Television, Garages. Free Coffee in your room.

1940 Lombard St., San Francisco

CALL ME TODAY & LET’S GET ACQUAINTED As a property owner you qualify for long-term, low-rate real estate financing. Our loan policy of 95% of approved value of your property will undoubtedly reduce your monthly payments and also give you the extra cash you want. Call me today & let’s get acquainted. I’ll be glad to advise you in confidence with no obligation. In many cases I can make the cash available in 24 hours. Tom R. FordMORTGAGE CLEARING HOUSE226 S. Beverly Dr.,Beverly Hills, California 

CALL ME TODAY & LET’S GET ACQUAINTED

As a property owner you qualify for long-term, low-rate real estate financing. Our loan policy of 95% of approved value of your property will undoubtedly reduce your monthly payments and also give you the extra cash you want.

Call me today & let’s get acquainted. I’ll be glad to advise you in confidence with no obligation. In many cases I can make the cash available in 24 hours.

Tom R. Ford
MORTGAGE CLEARING HOUSE
226 S. Beverly Dr.,
Beverly Hills, California 

PICKING FRANKENSTEIN’S BOOGERS One of her lifelong ambitions. UNIVERSAL STUDIO A 7-foot Frankenstein haunts the Visitors’ Entertainment Center at Universal Studios [California]. The Phantom of the Opera, lovely starlets and other movie personalities are often on hand to mingle with the crowds. …allowing the crowds to pick their boogers.

PICKING FRANKENSTEIN’S BOOGERS

One of her lifelong ambitions.

UNIVERSAL STUDIO

A 7-foot Frankenstein haunts the Visitors’ Entertainment Center at Universal Studios [California]. The Phantom of the Opera, lovely starlets and other movie personalities are often on hand to mingle with the crowds.

…allowing the crowds to pick their boogers.