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#tbt January 1st, 1951 Advertising in Buffalo, NY

Once again a huge thanks to Fulton History. Ads are from the January 1, 1951 Courier Express newspaper. The Berger’s Ad? Yup those are 1951 prices. I love the Berger’s logo. I’m drooling. Now the only department type store that sells fabric is Walmart. Yeah, not much of a selection there… Remember when department stores […]

J.N. Adam 1927
#tbt Buffalo Buffalo History retail geekery vintage

#tbt J.N. Adam & Co Advertisement circa 1927

J.N. Adam Company advertisement, Buffalo Evening News. Monday, October 10, 1927   Embroidered Art Goods Less Than Half-Price Hand embroidered models made by expert needlewomen. Slightly soiled from display. . . otherwise perfect. Group I, 97¢ Choice of: —Aprons—Bibs —Towels—Curtains —Bedroom Sets —Bridge Sets Group II, $1.39 Choice of: —Towels—Curtains —Dresses—Scarfs —Pillows—Aprons —Centerpieces, Etc. Group […]

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#tbt Boy Scout Week 1953

 43rd Anniversary 1953 Boy Scouts of America From The Fredonia (NY) Censor, Feb 5, 1953 Boy Scout Week, Feb. 7 to 13, marking the 43rd anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, will be observed throughout the nation by more then 3,250.000 boys and adult leaders. Since 1910 more than 20,200,000 boys and men have […]