Most of the adults I have known who chewed gum, were trying to quit cigarettes. I attributed their malaise and general bad attitudes to nicotine...
Category: The Matchbooks
HEY! MATCHBOOKS!
I found a whole shoebox of matchbooks in the office closet! Looks like there are some good old ones in there too. I don't know why I collect stuff...
I made a mark in the hall
That beloved "Hallmark Holiday", St. Valentine's day, is almost upon us. I got roses for Teresa at Costco the other day. Kind of early but...
Draw me like your French girls
Here's another "learn to draw!" matchbook, this one asks you to send in for a free, no obligation "talent test". Then you can learn to draw,...
FIT FOR A QUEEN Corny matchbook gag
Something a bit corny about this matchbook, but I am sure people kept them just to amuse their friends. People were easier to amuse back then. It...
Smoking is a bad bet
Back when we got paper checks on payday, we would play a poker game similar to this, based on the check's serial number and amount. Or...
Columbus Builders walk funny
At some point they got rid of this mascot. Let's face it, he looks clumsy. I think he was supposed to be built like a brick shithouse, but it didn't...
Drink up Chuck and Di for this royal postage stamp
I know it's hard to believe, but people used to collect postage stamps, in albums. They would examine the perforations and other details with a...
New Mexico Land Grab
These half acre lots, even back in the 40's and 50's, seem like a good deal, with clean water, fresh air, road access... all for $199. I...
COUGH COUGH I took another puff
Here's a matchbook advertising Vick's cough drops. It's a MATCHBOOK. The person that needs cough drops probably smokes. Why not quit the cancer...