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spirit of manly activity

 

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 24, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1920s, boys, military, schoolLeave a comment on spirit of manly activity

so handsome yet so masculine

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 24, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, hair, menLeave a comment on so handsome yet so masculine

64 colors

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 24, 2025May 19, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, crayonsLeave a comment on 64 colors

loud squeaks, squawks, rattles and groans

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 24, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, cars, womenLeave a comment on loud squeaks, squawks, rattles and groans

instrument of victory extraordinary

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 24, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, military, racismLeave a comment on instrument of victory extraordinary

well-groomed men

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 24, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, sexLeave a comment on well-groomed men

those who know fine living

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 24, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, cigarettesLeave a comment on those who know fine living

america’s smart set

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 24, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, kids, recordsLeave a comment on america’s smart set

ummm — what a difference!

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 17, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1950s, cereal, kidsLeave a comment on ummm — what a difference!

an unexpected sparkle

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 17, 2025April 17, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1950s, Bell Telephone, kidsLeave a comment on an unexpected sparkle

safe for delicate tissues

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 17, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1950s, bad science, womenLeave a comment on safe for delicate tissues

easy as falling off a log

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 15, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1950s, musicLeave a comment on easy as falling off a log

moths are present in practically every household

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 15, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1950s, jobsLeave a comment on moths are present in practically every household

people must eat!

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 15, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1950s, jobsLeave a comment on people must eat!

guided missiles, etc.

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 15, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1950s, jobsLeave a comment on guided missiles, etc.

the world’s greatest hunt

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 10, 2025Categories ads, humor, magazinesTags 1950s, sexismLeave a comment on the world’s greatest hunt

cash in on the building boom

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 9, 2025Categories ads, business, peopleTags 1940s, concreteLeave a comment on cash in on the building boom

are flaming lips the forgotten fad?

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 9, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, beauty, ukLeave a comment on are flaming lips the forgotten fad?

wooly-headed and unable to concentrate

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 9, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, food, ukLeave a comment on wooly-headed and unable to concentrate

helen was a sensible girl

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 9, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, health, ukLeave a comment on helen was a sensible girl

restrained modernity

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 9, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, cars, ukLeave a comment on restrained modernity

crack yourself a fresh brazil

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 9, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, health, ukLeave a comment on crack yourself a fresh brazil

more doctors smoke camels

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 9, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, cigarettesLeave a comment on more doctors smoke camels

valentine special!

$50 in 1952 would be about $600 in 2025.  I actually have a Lane Cedar Chest from the 1940s thats pretty similar to the one pictured middle bottom.

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 14, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1950s, furnitureLeave a comment on valentine special!

serve it piping hot

$13 = $230 in 2025 dollars.

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on January 30, 2025Categories ads, catalogTags 1920s, toasterLeave a comment on serve it piping hot

the favorite dessert of a million people

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on January 30, 2025Categories ads, catalogTags 1920s, puddingLeave a comment on the favorite dessert of a million people

supreme in tone

that costs $2000 in 2025 dollars!

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on January 30, 2025Categories ads, catalogTags 1920s, radioLeave a comment on supreme in tone

do you dream of love or gold, or of friendship, of foes, or of life or death?

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on January 30, 2025Categories adsTags 1890s, books, dreams, luckyLeave a comment on do you dream of love or gold, or of friendship, of foes, or of life or death?

read what scientists and doctors have to say

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on January 30, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1910s, quack medicineLeave a comment on read what scientists and doctors have to say

the best places serve the best

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on December 24, 2024Categories ads, magazinesTags 1920s, ketchupLeave a comment on the best places serve the best

does not affect the heart

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on December 24, 2024Categories ads, magazinesTags 1920s, aspirin, healthLeave a comment on does not affect the heart

old time plantation flavor

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on December 24, 2024Categories ads, magazinesTags 1920s, pancakesLeave a comment on old time plantation flavor

thats why doctor prescibe them

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on December 24, 2024December 24, 2024Categories ads, magazinesTags 1920s, health, sodaLeave a comment on thats why doctor prescibe them

so mysterious, so uncanny

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on December 10, 2024Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, science, toysLeave a comment on so mysterious, so uncanny

swing into the saddle

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on December 10, 2024Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, harley, motorcyclesLeave a comment on swing into the saddle

watch the blg robust fellow swing down the street

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on December 10, 2024December 10, 2024Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, lgbt, strong manLeave a comment on watch the blg robust fellow swing down the street

whose daughter would?

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on December 10, 2024Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, razorLeave a comment on whose daughter would?

i’ll ask bob

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on December 9, 2024Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, blackheads, skinnyLeave a comment on i’ll ask bob

successful happy lives

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on December 9, 2024December 9, 2024Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, marriageLeave a comment on successful happy lives

the victorian horror of the unclothed

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on December 9, 2024Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, nude, photographsLeave a comment on the victorian horror of the unclothed

attract and lure cowgirls

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on December 9, 2024Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, cowboys, songsLeave a comment on attract and lure cowgirls

most valuable movie dog

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on December 9, 2024Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, dog foodLeave a comment on most valuable movie dog

his wife worries

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on December 9, 2024Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, drugsLeave a comment on his wife worries

mighty, pulsating, throbbing power

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychiana

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on December 9, 2024December 9, 2024Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, religion, scamLeave a comment on mighty, pulsating, throbbing power

newly invented machine

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on December 7, 2024Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940sLeave a comment on newly invented machine

make dull moments delighful

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on December 7, 2024Categories adsTags 1930sLeave a comment on make dull moments delighful

they only cost a trifle

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on December 7, 2024Categories adsTags 1910sLeave a comment on they only cost a trifle

wavy lines

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on December 7, 2024December 7, 2024Categories ads, magazinesTags 1950s, technology, tvLeave a comment on wavy lines

mouth happy

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on December 7, 2024December 7, 2024Categories ads, magazinesTags 1930s, cigarettes, spudLeave a comment on mouth happy

a person who lived for years on tea and crackers, eats bacon, cabbage and turnips

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on October 24, 2024December 7, 2024Categories ads, magazinesTags 1890s, dyspepsiaLeave a comment on a person who lived for years on tea and crackers, eats bacon, cabbage and turnips

accidental injury

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on October 24, 2024October 24, 2024Categories ads, magazinesTags 1890s, insuranceLeave a comment on accidental injury

the most practical

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on October 24, 2024October 24, 2024Categories ads, magazinesTags 1890s, bicyclesLeave a comment on the most practical

truly fine writing

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on October 23, 2024October 23, 2024Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, fountain penLeave a comment on truly fine writing

call by number

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on October 23, 2024October 23, 2024Categories ads, magazinesTags 1940s, Bell TelephoneLeave a comment on call by number

zestfully seasoned

Theyve been making deviled ham since 1868! who knew?

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on October 23, 2024October 23, 2024Categories ads, magazinesTags 1950s, deviled hamLeave a comment on zestfully seasoned

actually and literally

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Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 3, 2024May 3, 2024Categories adsTags godLeave a comment on actually and literally

don’t offend

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 3, 2024May 3, 2024Categories adsTags bad breathLeave a comment on don’t offend

slick as a whistle

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 3, 2024May 3, 2024Categories adsTags blades, gilletteLeave a comment on slick as a whistle

each sip tastes swell

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Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 3, 2024Categories adsTags pepsi colaLeave a comment on each sip tastes swell

no shock. no strain

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Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 3, 2024May 3, 2024Categories adsTags ex-laxLeave a comment on no shock. no strain

meaty rich tasty pard

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Categories adsTags dog foodLeave a comment on meaty rich tasty pard

i wont be guilty of b.o. again

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Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Categories adsTags b.o., soapLeave a comment on i wont be guilty of b.o. again

never again fear any man

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Categories adsTags self defense, terror fighterLeave a comment on never again fear any man

before it reaches your set

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Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Categories adsTags tv setLeave a comment on before it reaches your set

1000 concrete blocks a day

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024Categories adsTags block machine, concrete, concrete homeLeave a comment on 1000 concrete blocks a day

men love mushrooms

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Categories adsTags men, mushroomsLeave a comment on men love mushrooms

the greatest slide show on earth

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Categories adsTags christmas, circus, creepy clown, projectorsLeave a comment on the greatest slide show on earth

wonderful new invention

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Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024Categories adsTags disrobe, visualizerLeave a comment on wonderful new invention

spicy, painful, joys

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024Categories adsTags 1930s, pep, spicy, whippingLeave a comment on spicy, painful, joys

how to collect stamps

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Categories adsTags hitler, stampsLeave a comment on how to collect stamps

amaze everyone

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Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024Categories adsTags hypnotizeLeave a comment on amaze everyone

home movies

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024Categories adsTags 16mm, 8mm, adult moviesLeave a comment on home movies

wonder animals

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Categories adsTags hamstersLeave a comment on wonder animals

beer belongs

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Categories adsTags 1950s, beerLeave a comment on beer belongs

big profits

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Categories adsTags squirrel, taxidermyLeave a comment on big profits

he’s only a child

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Categories adsTags 1950s, castoria, laxativeLeave a comment on he’s only a child

what a man

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Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Categories adsTags charles atlas, skinnyLeave a comment on what a man

prefect voice

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Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024Categories adsTags voiceLeave a comment on prefect voice

beach-head

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Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Categories adsTags 1950s, vaselineLeave a comment on beach-head

yeast eater

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Categories adsTags 1940s, yeastLeave a comment on yeast eater

homes of tomorrow

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Categories adsTags 1950s, 1973, futurismLeave a comment on homes of tomorrow

sweet gwendoline

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024Categories adsTags 1970s, bondageLeave a comment on sweet gwendoline

a woman’s needs

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Categories adsTags 1920s, cars, ford, womanLeave a comment on a woman’s needs

torrid tomes!

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Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 1, 2024May 1, 2024Categories adsTags spicyLeave a comment on torrid tomes!

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