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- The Aviation Country Club of Detroit Trophy Race at the National Air Races, St. Louis, Missouri, October 6, 1923 - Air races provided pilots and manufacturers with an opportunity to test new technologies and show them off to enthusiastic audiences. From the 1920s through the 1940s, the annual National Air Races were the premier competition in the United States. The 1923 event took place in St. Louis, Missouri, where pilot Al Williams won with a speed of 243.67 mph.
- October 06, 1923
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The Aviation Country Club of Detroit Trophy Race at the National Air Races, St. Louis, Missouri, October 6, 1923
Air races provided pilots and manufacturers with an opportunity to test new technologies and show them off to enthusiastic audiences. From the 1920s through the 1940s, the annual National Air Races were the premier competition in the United States. The 1923 event took place in St. Louis, Missouri, where pilot Al Williams won with a speed of 243.67 mph.
- Hallmark "NFL Ball Ornament: St. Louis Rams" Christmas Ornament, 1996 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1996
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Hallmark "NFL Ball Ornament: St. Louis Rams" Christmas Ornament, 1996
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Joesph Boyer and Company Machinists, 1880 -
- 1880
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Joesph Boyer and Company Machinists, 1880
- H. J. Heinz Memorial Statue Dedication, "A Golden Day," at Heinz Main Plant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 11, 1924 - H.J. Heinz valued a strong relationship between his company and its employees. This resulted in a world-class employee welfare program which included amenities, programs, and policies with consideration for employees' well-being. In 1924, to commemorate the company's 55th anniversary, employees erected a memorial statue as a token of their gratitude for their employer. This is a program from the celebration, called "A Golden Day."
- 1925
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H. J. Heinz Memorial Statue Dedication, "A Golden Day," at Heinz Main Plant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 11, 1924
H.J. Heinz valued a strong relationship between his company and its employees. This resulted in a world-class employee welfare program which included amenities, programs, and policies with consideration for employees' well-being. In 1924, to commemorate the company's 55th anniversary, employees erected a memorial statue as a token of their gratitude for their employer. This is a program from the celebration, called "A Golden Day."
- Wabash Round Trip Homeseekers' Fares to the West and Southwest, On Sale Every First and Third Friday of Each Month, 1910, Via Wabash R.R. - The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. This timetable promoted Wabash's service to Kansas City. Special "homeseekers" or "colonist" fares provided low-cost, one-way service for immigrants traveling to start new lives in the western United States.
- 1910
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Wabash Round Trip Homeseekers' Fares to the West and Southwest, On Sale Every First and Third Friday of Each Month, 1910, Via Wabash R.R.
The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. This timetable promoted Wabash's service to Kansas City. Special "homeseekers" or "colonist" fares provided low-cost, one-way service for immigrants traveling to start new lives in the western United States.
- Recipe Booklet, "A Salad Tour of the United States," 1976 - The H.J. Heinz Company had humble beginnings in 1869 and has since become one of the most recognized names in the food industry. Recipe booklets produced by the company offer readers creative uses for many of Heinz's famous "57 Varieties." This recipe booklet features recipes for salads from across the United States, utilizing Heinz vinegars and salad dressings.
- 1976
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Recipe Booklet, "A Salad Tour of the United States," 1976
The H.J. Heinz Company had humble beginnings in 1869 and has since become one of the most recognized names in the food industry. Recipe booklets produced by the company offer readers creative uses for many of Heinz's famous "57 Varieties." This recipe booklet features recipes for salads from across the United States, utilizing Heinz vinegars and salad dressings.
- Dixie Liquor Store, St. Louis, Missouri, 1935-1950 - Photographic cards like this one, with their glued-on labels, were a preliminary step taken by Dexter Press before producing postcards for small-business owners to mail or hand out to customers. During the first half of the 20th century, racial segregation was a pervasive feature in St. Louis, Missouri. This African-American-run liquor store catered to black customers in the local community.
- 1935-1950
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Dixie Liquor Store, St. Louis, Missouri, 1935-1950
Photographic cards like this one, with their glued-on labels, were a preliminary step taken by Dexter Press before producing postcards for small-business owners to mail or hand out to customers. During the first half of the 20th century, racial segregation was a pervasive feature in St. Louis, Missouri. This African-American-run liquor store catered to black customers in the local community.
- Seed Corn Week!, 1912 - The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. Like other railroads, Wabash advertised its trains to people relocating to the American West. Wabash promoted the fertile farmland along its routes, and it offered special fares and services for farmers.
- May 01, 1912
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Seed Corn Week!, 1912
The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. Like other railroads, Wabash advertised its trains to people relocating to the American West. Wabash promoted the fertile farmland along its routes, and it offered special fares and services for farmers.
- Shortest Line, Fastest Time to Colorado and the West and Northwest - The St. Louis Colorado Limited, 1913 - The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. Railroads made Yellowstone National Park accessible to tourists until cross-country automobile travel became feasible and popular. This timetable promoted Wabash's through trains to Yellowstone, operated in partnership with Union Pacific.
- 1913
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Shortest Line, Fastest Time to Colorado and the West and Northwest - The St. Louis Colorado Limited, 1913
The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. Railroads made Yellowstone National Park accessible to tourists until cross-country automobile travel became feasible and popular. This timetable promoted Wabash's through trains to Yellowstone, operated in partnership with Union Pacific.
- Wabash-Union Pacific Low Colonist Fares Every Day from March 15 to April 15, 1913 Inclusive - The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. This timetable advertised Wabash's passenger trains to the western United States, operated jointly with Union Pacific. Low-cost "colonist" fares were offered to attract immigrant travelers heading west to start new lives.
- 15 March to 15 April 1913
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Wabash-Union Pacific Low Colonist Fares Every Day from March 15 to April 15, 1913 Inclusive
The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. This timetable advertised Wabash's passenger trains to the western United States, operated jointly with Union Pacific. Low-cost "colonist" fares were offered to attract immigrant travelers heading west to start new lives.