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Oh, That’s so Madison Avenue
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No one is immune to advertising. It’s in our ears. It’s in our face. It’s everywhere. Like it or not advertising makes our purchasing decisions for us. Postcards help sell products, commodities and services. Here are a few examples.
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Columbia Eneutsiak, Eskimo Queen
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“Living Exhibits” or “Human Zoos” by most standards were dismal ways to earn a living, but for the public they were curious and entertaining. This story of an “Eskimo Queen” teaches what it was like to be part of one.
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Motel Referral Chains
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If you need to be away from home overnight, choose a lodging chain from the list above, then Google ‘hotels at [your destination].’ There’s a good chance you will find a place to sleep where you will be comfortable, safe, and happily on your way the next morning.
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Buck and Bubbles
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The only place we can see performances of Buck and Bubbles today is on YouTube and there are some sketchy biographies around. There is only one thing for sure: once you see them work, you’ll never forget them.
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Postcard History is a free online magazine dedicated to vintage and historic picture postcards and the many stories associated with them. We feature richly illustrated articles designed to both inform and entertain postcard collectors and history buffs. We also provide the most comprehensive listing of forthcoming shows around. And there’s a rich trove of links to institutional and personal online postcard collections. There’s also a comprehensive, verified listing of active postcard clubs in the U. S. and Canada, which we’re working on expanding worldwide.