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This 1955 Hickory Gap Post Examiner is a charming piece of vintage ephemera blending local humor with advertising. The front page features witty articles such as "Talking Cows Frown on Jerks and Cold Hands," "Jeff Blames Talking Habit," and "Lotta's Shorts Are Accurate So She Wins," all written in a playful, small-town style. The paper is printed by Brown & Bigelow in St. Paul, Minnesota, and showcases period-specific illustrations that add character and nostalgia.The reverse side serves as an advertising calendar for Snowden Enterprises, a Modesto and Fresno-based chemical company specializing in grape treatment and fumigation, with a calendar for October-December 1956. The colorful cartoon and humorous copy titled "Itchin' to Help" reflect mid-20th century marketing charm. This collectible offers insight into 1950s rural Americana, regional business promotion, and unique local humor, making it a desirable item for collectors of vintage newspapers, advertising memorabilia, and ephemera from the 1940s-1950s era.
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CONDITION: Moderate wear and some soiling.
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