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Ice Cream Ticket, F. W. Fraley, August 19, 1916

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:24:02 +0000

An ice cream ticket used by Frank W. Fraley, who ran a general store in Catoctin Furnace, Maryland.

For similar tickets, see Ice Cream, Clifford Sutton, 5¢ and Ice Cream, 5 Cents.

Typefaces: Engravers Roman ("Ice Cream Ticket"), Copperplate Gothic ("August 19, 1916," "F. W. Fraley").

Thanks to Florian Hardwig for identifying the typefaces.

10c Ice Cream Ticket
August 19, 1916
F. W. Fraley

One-Minute Churn, L. H. Chambers, Cumberland, Maryland

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 04:30:02 +0000

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A Vintage Photos Theme Park photo for the theme of pick your own (post a photo depicting your favorite theme from the past year).

As my favorite of the year, I'm choosing the theme of pick a particular format (daguerreotype, cabinet card, CDV, real photo postcard, cyanotype, slide, Polaroid, or what have you?). And among those formats, I'm selecting real photo postcard, as I did previously in March (see Foursome Flying over Long Beach, California, 1914).

I took a quick look at my postings to the Vintage Photos Theme Park during 2023, and I discovered to my surprise that the majority of my weekly contributions -- more than thirty! -- were real photo postcards.

This photo postcard, captioned "One Minute Churn, L. H. Chambers, Cumberland, Md.," shows Lorenzo Hazell Chambers (1877-1958) standing next to a mechanical butter churn. He has a wide grin on his face, and he's resting his left hand on top of the churn.

Perhaps Chambers intended to use this card as an advertisement for selling churns (the One-Minute Churn Company solicited sales agents -- see the company's ad below), even though the photo quality is poor and the image seems quite cloudy.

This real photo postcard is unused, without any address, message, stamp, or postmark. The Kruxo stamp box design on the other side suggests a possible date that may be as early as 1908 to 1910. Also printed on the verso: "The C. C. Bickert Post Card Co., Hagerstown, Md."

The following advertisement for the patented One-Minute Churn appeared in Hardware magazine, April 10, 1905, p. 11.

Butter in One Minute

The only perfect milk and cream aerator churn in the world, making the best granular butter from sour or sweet cream in a minute -- which we guarantee -- is the One Minute Churn. Protected by 57 patents.

Its construction is perfect in every detail. All parts interchangeable and carried in stock. Easy to run, holding 1 quart to 13 gallons.

For farm and family use.

Our Catalogue tells all. Mention Hardware.

Agents wanted. Cable address: "Minute" or "Murphite" New York.

I. M. Murphy, president.

The One Minute Churn Co., Inc., 9 Old Slip, New York, U.S.A.

Savage Elementary School, Grade 3, 1964-65

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 03:53:45 +0000

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An elementary school photo taken by a professional photographer for the Vintage Photos Theme Park.

Sign: "Savage Elementary School, Mrs. Rhoads, Grade 3, 1964-65." Studio name on accompanying photo folder: "Mealey - Maryland."

Although some students undoubtedly find their school to be a savage and unforgiving place, the name of this Savage Elementary School came from its location in the town of Savage, Maryland.

The students have assembled in the library for their class photo. Some of the books on display on the top shelf behind them include Hercules: The Story of an Old-Fashioned Fire Engine (1940), A Fly Went By (1958), The Little Twin (1953), Stagecoach Sam (1940), and Caps for Sale (1940).

Many of the students are wearing red-colored clothing, but the boy standing at the end of the fourth row in the upper right-hand corner of the photo is dressed in a grey shirt and pants with a "U.S. Army" patch over one shirt pocket.

Similarly, the boy sitting on the floor at the end of the first row in the lower right-hand corner is wearing a blue uniform-like outfit with an "Air Force" patch on his shirt.

Finally, notice how the boy at the end of the third row closed his eyes and scrunched up his face as the photographer snapped the picture.

Commencement Ticket, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Baltimore, Md., March 18, 1890

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 03:29:02 +0000

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"College of Physicians and Surgeons. 18th Annual Commencement, Academy of Music, Tuesday, March 18, 1890, 12 M. Admit bearer."

For a similar ticket, see Commencement Exercises Ticket, June 18, 1886.

Cruikshank Apple Butter Blotter, Pittsburgh, Pa.

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 05:36:03 +0000

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"'No thanks,' said Banks, I want Cruikshank Delicious Apple Butter. Cruikshank Bros. Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., U.S.A. Cubro Apple Butter. Net weight 2 lbs. avoir. H. Gamse & Bro. Litho., Balto., Md."

Hansel and Gretel House, Enchanted Forest, Ellicott City, Maryland

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 04:23:45 +0000

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A huge ice cream cone towers over the kids standing in front of the Hansel and Gretel House at the Enchanted Forest theme park in Ellicott City, Maryland, in this postcard from the 1950s.

Ontario Drill Company, East Rochester, New York

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 23:38:27 +0000

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"Ontario Drill Company, East Rochester, N.Y. Eventually you will sell 'Ontario,' why not start now. Hoe or disc. H. Gamse & Bro., Lith., Balto., Md."

An advertising ink blotter for the Ontario Drill Company, which manufactured grain drills and other agricultural equipment.

Yonker's Tower, Polish Mountain, U.S. Route 40, Maryland

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 15:33:38 +0000

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Caption on this real photo postcard: "A wonderful view, 15 m. E. of Cumberland. Yonker's Tower, top of Polish Mt., U.S. 40. Elv. 1340 ft."

Sign at the top of the tower (to the right of the flag): "Yonkers." Sign on the tower below the Yonkers sign: "Mountains of Imperial, The Cream of All Ice Creams. Greatest View in Md."

Yonker's Store and Observation Tower was a place where motorists could gas up, get a bite to eat, and enjoy the view at a high point along U.S. Route 40 in Maryland. Mouse over the image above to see a close-up of the building and tower.

Yonker's Tower, Polish Mountain, U.S. Route 40, Maryland (Cropped)

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 15:33:36 +0000

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For more information, see the full version of this real photo postcard:

Mr. Fortune Is Wishing You Happiness!

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 18:38:56 +0000

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"Wishing you a fortune in happiness! Mr. Fortune. WCBM."

Homer Todd, shown here holding a telephone handset and sitting in front of a microphone in this postcard-sized promotional photo, originated the Dialing for Dollars program on Baltimore, Maryland, radio station WCBM in 1939. As "Mr. Fortune," he would randomly call phone numbers and award cash prizes to listeners who answered the phone and could tell him the amount of money he was offering as a prize (the amount increased each time the phone went unanswered or the wrong amount was given as an answer).

Dialing for Dollars turned out to be wildly successful and was carried on many different stations as a franchised program first on radio and then on television into the 1970s. Todd--his full name was Homer Ulric Todd, Jr.--apparently continued his career as Mr. Fortune at WCBM until at least 1950. He passed away in 1967 at the age of 56.

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Labor Day Parade, Cumberland, Maryland

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 16:06:58 +0000

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Caption on front: "Labor Day, Cumberland, Md." Printed on back: "C. E. Gerkins, Cumberland, Md."

A real photo postcard of men marching in a Labor Day parade along Baltimore Street in Cumberland, Maryland, circa 1900s or 1910s.

The sign for "J. Gross, " a clothing store with an address of 169 Baltimore Street, is visible on the building at left, and a close examination of an enlargement of the photo reveals that "The Kenneweg Co., Wholesale Grocers" occupied the building on the right.

The steeple that's visible at the far end of the street belongs to the historic Emmanuel Episcopal Church, which--as Wikipedia points out--was "built on the foundations of Fort Cumberland, where George Washington began his military career."

Davidson Modern Movers Matchbook

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 19:20:22 +0000

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"Davidson Modern Movers. Agents: United Van Lines, Inc. Pre-planned moving in sanitized vans. Davidson. Fast motor freight. Proven dependability since 1896. 'Feature' matchbook. Pat. 1,839,845-6. Lion Match Co., Baltimore, Md."

A die-cut matchbook cover.

Stays Out Too Late

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 21:44:04 +0000

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Handwritten note on the back of the photo: "Baltimore, MD, 1950's."

Poor fellow! I guess the rules were stricter in the 1950s!

Merry Christmas to Friends and Foes

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 04:58:30 +0000

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Christmas 1922 Greeting

To all our friends--and if, perchance there be any who do not have for us a friendly feeling, even to them--we wish a Merry Christmas.

May the end of a perfect day be yours
When the evening stars appear;
And may every day be a perfect day
To the end of a perfect year

Sincerely, your pastor,
Luther B. Hafer, Taneytown, Md.

Bob on His Bike with His Mouth Open as Usual

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 17:47:12 +0000

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Handwritten on the back of the photo: "Bob has his mouth 'opened' as usual. 3/27/38"

Stamped on back: "Ritz-y Printz, Mar 28, 1938, 1112 G St., Washington, 16 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, 707 Boardwalk, Atlantic City."

Clarence L. Capewell, Manager, Popp's Music Hall, Baltimore, Md.

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 21:21:40 +0000

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"Clarence L. Capewell, manager of Popp's Music Hall, Ensor & Mott Sts. Select dancing Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday nights. Always glad to see my friends. Baltimore, Md."

Maslin Quartette of Maryland, Rock Hall, Md.

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 21:21:44 +0000

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"Maslin Quartette of Maryland, address--Rock Hall, Md. S. B. Maslin, silver-tongued tenor. W. L. Briers, second tenor. W. H. Davis, first bass. W. H. Coleman, second bass."

McCall's Ferry Hotel, Bon View, Lancaster County, Pa.

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 18:28:28 +0000

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"McCall's Ferry Hotel, C. F. Quade, proprietor. Opposite Columbia & Port Deposit Station. P.O. address: Bon View, Lancaster Co., Pa. The popular summer resort along the Susquehanna. Good fishing at all times. First-class accommodations."

A photo of the McCall's Ferry Hotel and links to other historical photos from the surrounding Martic Township area are available on the Conestoga Area Historical Society's Web site (thanks to Rita over on Flickr for locating the hotel photo).

Orchilla Guano: The Great Soil Enricher

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 16:44:18 +0000

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"Orchilla Guano. The great soil enricher. Will grow big corn. Improves the quality and increases the quantity of the wheat; used with great success on berries, peach trees and all kinds of vegetables. Never fails on grass. R. A. Wooldridge & Co., importers, 64 Buchanan's Wharf, Baltimore, Md."

The stars and stripes of the U.S. flag seem to be an odd choice for the background of this nineteenth-century trade card that advertised imported bird, uh, manure.

For another card from the same company, see Orchilla Guano:

Orchilla Guano

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 18:36:22 +0000

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"Orchilla Guano 'AA' the great soil enricher. R. A. Wooldridge & Co., importers, Baltimore, Md."

Such a nice colorful Victorian-era advertising trade card for, uh, "guano."