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Chicken In The Rough Postcard, 1951

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 01:51:33 +0000

"Copyright 1937 by Beverly Osborne. Super Highway at Gladstone - 1 Mile North of Oregon City, Oregon. 'The World's Most Famous Chicken Dish' - Chicken fried to a golden brown - Served unjointed - without silverware. R.L. Wyrick, Mgr."

Sent to Mrs. Elsie Hawbrecker, Route 1, Clear Springs, Maryland by Belle Hart of Rogue River, Oregon:

"Long time no hear. Are you still as busy as ever? We have a new grandson since I wrote you last. Do write again."

Etsy has several pieces of related ephemera from this chain, which began in 1937 and still has three locations remaining, according to Wikipedia. (Though the Oregon locale isn't among them.)

For a short history of the company and its founders, click here.

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Household, April 1957

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 05:35:37 +0000

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For hours, they ferociously debated whether existence truly could precede essence. Neither gave way even an inch. But now, it's time to rest.

From the April issue.

Portland Oregon Postcard, c1935

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 22:07:06 +0000

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"This view shows the Portland Central Bus Depot, the Y.W.C.A., Y.M.C.A., the Journal Clock, Meier and Frank (Largest Department Store on Pacific Coast), and the shopping district in the background."

It's also from before trees were invented. (And soon there won't be any more trees, so this view will be timely once more! :P )

"Angelus Commercial Studio. Portland, Oregon."

The vehicles suggest that this could have been the 1930s or 40s.

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Follansbee Metal Roof Promo, 1950

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 06:42:16 +0000

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Signed lower left: "Colhauer," who took the concept of "The Little Woman" literally.

Front and back of a 16-page booklet published by Follansbee Steel Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA.

Follansbee Metal Roof Promo (2), 1950

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 06:42:19 +0000

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"A time to be red, A time to be blue.
A time to mow, a time to reseed..."

"The Sealtest Food Advisor : Lent" (2), 1939

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:03:49 +0000

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These people clearly had better taste in architecture than in food. ("Asparagus Cheese Loaf": American cheese + asparagus + pimento = the stuff of nightmares.)

Smart Shoppers (1), c1951

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 04:40:01 +0000

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America, here comes Seth Green to deliver your vegetarian goodies!

Front and back covers of a promotional published by Loma Linda Foods, of Arlington, California and Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Shown slightly larger than original size. Originally posted to flickr on June 10th, 2011.

Willamette River/Mt. St. Helens Postcard, c1946

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 16:49:06 +0000

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Shown about actual size. I'm sorry I don't have a more precise date for you.

La Semaine A Geneve (2), 1956

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 05:28:55 +0000

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Left: High tech has lost most of its cuteness quotient since this was made.

Czechoslovakia Shortwave Radio Card, 1968

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 07:51:06 +0000

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Sent May 21st, to Radio W7BDU in Oregon from Ostrava, Czechoslovakia. (Shown slightly larger than actual size.)

Romania Shortwave Radio Card, 1972

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:27:45 +0000

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This architecture makes me think of our local Safeway market, before they ruined it by finally updating the facade.

Household, 1956

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:49:41 +0000

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Sorry I haven't got any credits or additional info for this one.

From the June issue.

West Coast Lumber Ad, 1957

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:05:38 +0000

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Like any gentleman of the day, he didn't ask her to fondle his sound system until after they were married.

From the March issue of Sunset magazine.

Lambert Gardens Promo, c1960

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 22:27:54 +0000

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I can't tell you the precise date this fold-out was printed. I've driven or bused by the gardens' one-time locale a million times, but never saw them. They were torn down in 1968, twenty years before I ever set foot on the West Coast. Apartment buildings are in the space now.

You can read a newspaper piece about Lambert and its founder (and see more pics) at:

johnrsweet.com/David/andrewlambert.html

Jaguar Automobile Ad, 1954

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:20:48 +0000

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Partial to off-street parking? Just ask your local dealer about the "Nul-Gravity" option!

From the May 24th issue of Time magazine.

USSR Shortwave Radio Card, 1969

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 03:01:43 +0000

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"Moscow. View of the Kremlin." Sent to Radio W7BDU June 6th, 1972.

Mixer's Manual (11), 1947/48

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:15:21 +0000

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Clippings from the end of the booklet.

The song in my head right now is a medley of Raymond Scott's "Power House" and his version of "How Dry I Am."

Lambert Gardens Postcard No. 745, c1940

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:51:32 +0000

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"An informal area of matchless lawn bordered by gorgeous blooms of azaleas, rhododendrons and tulips in the spring time."

Lambert Gardens Postcard No. 748, c1940

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:27:37 +0000

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"The verse on this card is inscribed on a bronze plaque which stands in the center of a slate flagging terrace which overlooks one of the long Perennial Gardens."

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Lambert Gardens Postcard No. 747, c1940

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:27:36 +0000

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"A close-up picture of the beautiful Blue Spanish Pool and the large white foliage tree, often called the Ghost Tree, which stands in the brilliant Zinnia Gardens."

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