Tag Archives: 1967

Fat Sacks of CASH

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Joe_Williams

Apparently,  some time around the middle of the twentieth century this fellow was making FAT SACKS OF CASH selling America’s Greatest Family Newspaper GRIT. At least that was the potential promise to young entrepreneurs willing to sell this weekly publication … Continue reading →

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Too Good to be True

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Even the grade school boys at which this ad was squarely aimed knew this was too good to be true.

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Horribly Realistic!

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Joe_Williams

There was a long period in comics where you could always count on ads featuring either fake vomit or artificial dog droppings. I always wondered where this sort of stuff was made. Was it a factory that specialized in novelty … Continue reading →

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…But I am also a client!

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Joe_Williams

$2.50 for a life-like head of either blond or brunette hair?! There’s no way Sy Sperling could beat this!!!

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I’ll Never Ask For Anything Ever Again As Long As I Live!

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Joe_Williams

There were tons of ads in comics aimed squarely at boys, but none sent them into paroxysms of mad delirium as much as an ad for a MINI-BIKE! Owning and riding a mini-bike was the subject of many a school … Continue reading →

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Amazing Powers of Penetration

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Joe_Williams

IMAGINE – a genuine spy pen enabling you to see through walls with its amazing powers of penetration. According to the advertising copy, it was developed by the German secret service during World War II although it didn’t gain them … Continue reading →

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It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Joe_Williams

He’s so tiny and ADORABLE! Look! He fits in the palm of your hand! He probably doesn’t eat much. How much trouble could a squirrel monkey be?

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This Sunday Matinee is Brought to You by Vanquish

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Mrs. Crankipants

This week we switch from movies to television and we switch presenters from Joe to Mrs. Crankipants, so take it away Mrs C! Hello, boys and girls! Where’s that kid that was supposed to bring me my drink? Tired of … Continue reading →

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The Fabulous Image Capture or The Scanner Software You Never Knew You Had

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Joe_Williams

This one’s for Bill. Let’s see what I mean…

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Fabulous

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Joe_Williams

This is a recent picture of Tina and Myself. We are a handsome couple, but, sadly, we do have those large halftone dots on our faces. Actually, a friend of Willceau Illo was having difficulty with a scanner and a … Continue reading →

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