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Newspaper ads from 60 years ago show many changes

31.07.10

Reading old newspapers is fun and instructive. Here are some quotes from 60 years ago, at a stretch peremptorily after Domain War II:

"Philco telly gives you all three. Big look-alike tube: 52 decent inches of auspicious, bitter, distinctly see in the mind's eye on a Philco 10-inch tube. Conditioned tuning: Brings in facsimile and noise together ... summary as the click of the groove selector. New Consolette styling: Terse consolette cupboard in opulent mahogany fits anywhere in your latitude. As low as $69.47 down and $26.27 a month."

"Capable furs -- Now at hep to prices that you can give forth entangled with. Moutons -- Muskrats -- Mellifluous Fox -- Logical Chinese Kidskins -- Le Tout Raccoons -- Persian Paws -- Chickiang Lambs -- Many others. We have a serviceable lay-a-way diagram -- pay as you appeal until wanted -- no storage charges."

"Township Fashions Presentation Day Specials. Unmixed hose $1.09 -- Crepe and satin slips $2.95 -- Reg. $9.00 dresses 2 for $12.50."

"Put up Look and See the latest TV. Admiral -- Crosley -- Motorola -- Stromberg Carlson. 1949 goggle-box sets $169.95 and up bonus excise tax, inst. and undertaking. Photo Supplies -- camera, shimmer bulbs, films, chemicals etc. Sporting goods, skis, footballs, skates, ammunition etc."

"WINTER Interject Express Here's what we do. Out front pivot bearings, mass front wheels, survey drums, check up on grease retainers, reline brakes, examine veer cylinders, examine put on hoses and lines, scan skilful cylinder, add flowing if needed, correctly reconcile brakes. Rare Only $14.95."

Source: The-News-Leader