That beloved “Hallmark Holiday”, St. Valentine’s day, is almost upon us. I got roses for […]
Category: The Matchbooks
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Draw me like your French girls
Here’s another “learn to draw!” matchbook, this one asks you to send in for a […]
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FIT FOR A QUEEN Corny matchbook gag
Something a bit corny about this matchbook, but I am sure people kept them just […]
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Smoking is a bad bet
Back when we got paper checks on payday, we would play a poker game similar […]
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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 translate well.
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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 magnifying glasses, carefully protecting, classifying, and organizing. They talked in hushed tones.
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New Mexico Land Grab
These half acre lots, even back in the 40’s and 50’s, seem like a good […]
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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 sticks and nip that cough in the bud?
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Travel light for better mileage
Why did Campanella and Cardi hire this scrawny, skinny little guy to drive one of their huge industrial cement trucks? Is he somebody’s nephew?
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Festive in Spain, matches light it up
Spanish Matches say “Fosforera Espanola” on the saddle. Literally, “Spanish Matches” or, “Spanish Phosphorus”. Same thing.