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Spalding's Commercial College
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Advertising card for Spalding's Commercial College that is folded and cut to mimic a bank booklet with money sticking out. Front cover has picture of Capital building and says:"No. 42602, Capital Savings Bank, In account with, Spalding's Commercial College." Small type at bottom says:"Patent applied for" and "Clark Lith. Co., Chicago." Inside has picture of check for $1 and says:"Twenty-fifth annual Day School, in session all the year." and "Twenty-fifth annual Night School, in session Oct. 1 to April 1." Also: "Estab. Oct. 25, 1865. Incor. July 11, 1867. All English and Commercial Branches, Phonography, Type-Writing, Modern Languages, etc., practically taught at lowest rates. Unrivalled Course of Instruction. Large Faculty of sixteen experienced Teachers and Lecturers. Ten elegant College Rooms. Unsurpassed advantages. Best moral influences. Good Government." Address given on back and inside of card:
Commercial Block,
S. W. Cor. Eleventh and Main Sts.
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1885~
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Advertising Card
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The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
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Advertising card for The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. showing two children in ancient Greek or Roman dress. One of three cards with similar design and theme. Back of card has small image of "Grandmother," lists six locations in Cincinnati, and says: "130 Branch Stores in the United States." No Kansas City address is given.
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1885~
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Advertising Card
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The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
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Advertising card for The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. showing a girl and boy in ancient Greek or Roman dress holding and looking at a bird. One of three cards with similar design and theme. Back of card has advertising copy and lists six locations in Cincinnati. No Kansas City address is given.
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1885~
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Advertising Card
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The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
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Advertising card for The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. showing a girl and boy in ancient Greek or Roman dress holding a fan, spear, and shield. One of three cards with similar design and theme. Back of card has small image of "Grandmother;" lists six locations in Cincinnati; and says: "130 branch Stores in the United States." No Kansas City address is given.
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1885~
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Advertising Card
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F. R. Leonard
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Advertising card for F. R. Leonard showing a boy painting letters on a fence while a girl looks on. Letters on fence say: "This card is perfumed with Hoyts German Cologne, Fragrant & Lasting, Trial size 25 cts., Medium size 50 cts., Large bottles $1.00. E. W. Hoyt & Co., Proprietors, Lowell, Mass." Front lower right corner says: "Design copyrighted 1887." Back of card has advertising copy about Hoyt's German Cologne and Rubifoam a "liquid substitute for tooth powder...large bottles, 25 cents." It also says: "For Sale By F. R. Leonard...Dealer in Drugs, Patent Medicines, Chemicals, Fancy and Toilet Articles, Brushes, Perfumery, Etc." One of two cards with identical images, but slightly different backs (the other card is for Hugo Eyssell). Address given on back of card:
1201 Main Street,
Kansas City, Mo.
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Date
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1887
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Object Type
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Advertising Card
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Hugo Eyssell
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Advertising card for Hugo Eyssell showing a boy painting letters on a fence while a girl looks on. Letters on fence say: "This card is perfumed with Hoyts German Cologne, Fragrant & Lasting, Trial size 25 cts., Medium size 50 cts., Large bottles $1.00. E. W. Hoyt & Co., Proprietors, Lowell, Mass." Front lower right corner says: "Design copyrighted 1887." Back of card has advertising copy about perfume and says: "For Sale By Hugo Eyssell...Dealer in Drugs, Patent Medicines, Chemicals, Fancy and Toilet Articles, Brushes, Perfumery, Etc." One of two cards with identical images, but slightly different backs (the other card is for F. R. Leonard). Address given on back of card:
Cor. 12th & Broadway,
Kansas City, Mo.
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Date
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1887
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Object Type
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Advertising Card
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Spalding's Commercial College
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Advertising card for Spalding's Commercial College showing an envelope ripped open to a letter and picture of a girl. One of two cards with similar design. Back of card says: "Twenty-sixth annual Day School, in session all the year." and "Twenty-sixth annual Night School, in session Oct. 1 to April 1." Also: "Established Oct. 25, 1865. Incorporated July 11, 1867. All English and Commercial Branches, Short-Hand, Type-Writing, Modern Languages, Higher Mathematics, etc., practically taught at lowest rates. Unrivalled Course of Instruction. Large Faculty of seventeen experienced Teachers and Lecturers. Twenty New and Elegant College Rooms. Unsurpassed advantages. No Vacations. Catalogues free...Elevator Entrance N. Y. Life Building, Cor. Ninth and Wall Streets. J. F. Spalding, A. M., President." Address given on back and front of card:
Kansas City, Mo.
East Wing N. Y. Life Bldg., Nos. 814, 816, 818 Delaware St.
(Near "Junction" Ninth, Delaware and Main Sts.)
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Date
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1885~
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Advertising Card
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F. Weber's Sons
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Advertising card for F. Weber's Sons showing a child playing a stringed instrument while riding a chick not completely hatched from its egg. Back of card says: ?ǣF. Weber's Sons, Manufacturers of and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Harness, Saddles, Turf Goods, Whips, Etc. Largest and Finest Line of Blankets and Lap Robes in the City. Agents for Harrold's Hoof Ointment. Telephone 2331.." Address given on back of card:
1004 and 1006 Walnut St.,
Kansas City, Mo.
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Date
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1885~
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Advertising Card
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F. Weber's Sons
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Advertising card for F. Weber's Sons showing a grand building with spires viewed across water on which there are boats. Back of card says: ?ǣF. Weber's Sons, Manufacturers of and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Harness, Saddles, Turf Goods, Whips, Etc. Largest and Finest Line of Blankets and Lap Robes in the City. Agents for Harrold's Hoof Ointment. Telephone 2331.." Address given on back of card:
1004 and 1006 Walnut St.,
.."" Kansas City, Mo.
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Date
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1885~
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Advertising Card
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Walnut Street Storage Company
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Advertising card for Walnut Street Storage Company showing the hand sign for each letter of the sign language alphabet. Front of card says: "Don't whisper in school. Deaf and Dumb Alphabet." Back of card says: "We Make a Specialty of Moving, Packing, Shipping and Storage of Household Goods, Pianos, etc..."We Have Been Residents of the City for the past twenty-three years...F. H. Benson, Mgr." Back is also stamped with the name "Jos. H. Burnett.." Address given on back of card:
Office and Warehouse. 804, 806, and 808 Walnut St.,
Telephone 1713.
Kansas City, Missouri.
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Date
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1885~
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Advertising Card
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E. Pinkert, Practical Furrier
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Advertising card for E. Pinkert showing a girl outside in a coat and hat pushing a dog in a wheelbarrow. One of two cards with similar design and theme. Front lower left corner has number C-785. Back of card has image of bear and says: ?ǣImporter & Exporter of Sealskins and fine Foreign Furs. Manufacturer of all Classes of Fur Garments, Muffs, Capes, Caps, Boas, Gloves, Trimmings, etc. We do not buy from Jobbers, but import direct..." Re-dyeing, Altering and Refitting Seal Garments given special attention. Plush Cloaks steamed, cleaned and made over in the latest styles. Skins Tanned and Mounted." Address given on front and back of card:
1007 Main St.,
Kansas City, Mo.
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Date
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1885~
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Advertising Card
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G. Bernheimer, Bros. & Co.
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Advertising card for G. Bernheimer, Bros. & Co. showing a sunset in winter. Back of card says: "Bernheimers'. Popular and Progressive One Price House. Dry Goods, Millinery, Cloaks, Wraps, Fancy Goods, Etc., at the very lowest prices in Kansas City." Address given on back of card:
Corner Twelfth and Main Streets.
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Date
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1885~
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Object Type
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Advertising Card
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Spalding's Commercial College
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Advertising card for Spalding's Commercial College showing an assortment of unrelated images: a girl, some flowers, and a lighthouse. Card is embossed. Front of card says: "Telephone 1174." Back of card says: "Twenty-eighth year...Day school all the year...Night School October 2 to April 7." It also describes the college: "Established Oct. 25, 1865. Incorporated July 11, 1867. Book-Keeping and other Commercial Studies, Shorthand, Typewriting, English Branches, Higher Mathematics, Modern Languages, Etc., at lowest rates. No Vacations. Catalogues free. Be sure to visit or address this College before going elsewhere. Elevator Entrance N. Y. Life Building, Cor. Ninth and Wall Streets. Telephone 1174. Wm. H. Seeger, Esq. (Prest. Citizens Nat. Bank), Secretary. J. F. Spalding, A. M., President.." Address given on back of card:
East Wing N. Y. Life Bldg., Nos. 814, 816, 818 Delaware St.
Kansas City, Mo.
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Date
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1885~
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Advertising Card
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D. Richmond & Son
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Advertising card for D. Richmond & Son showing cherubs carrying a garland of flowers under a fountain made of a cologne bottle. Front of card says: "Perfumed with Hoyt's German Cologne / Fragrant & Lasting / Trial size 25 cts. / Medium size 50 cts. / Large bottles $1.00. E. W. Hoyt & Co., Proprietors, Lowell, Mass." Front lower right corner says: "Trade Mark Registered." Back of card has advertising copy about Hoyt's German Cologne and says: "For Sale By D. Richmond & Son...Dealers in Drugs, Patent Medicines, Chemicals, Fancy and Toilet Articles, Brushes, Perfumery, Etc." Address given on back of card:
1033 Broadway, opp. Hotel Brunswick,
Kansas City, Mo.
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Date
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1885~
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Object Type
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Advertising Card
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Legg Bros.
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Advertising card for Legg Bros. showing a child in a fur-trimmed coat holding arms out in display or curtsy. Front of card says: "Compliments of Kansas City Piano Co. 1123 Main Street, Kansas City, Mo." Lower part of image has number H 434. Back of card is stamped with: "Legg Bros. Sheet Music. Music Books, Musical Merchandise Etc.." Address given on back of card:
1123 Main St.,
Kansas City, Mo.
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Date
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1885~
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Object Type
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Advertising Card
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Legg Bros.
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Description
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Advertising card for Legg Bros. showing a boy sitting on a stool unwrapping a present with holly at his feet. Front of card says: "Compliments of Kansas City Piano Co. 1123 Main Street, Kansas City, Mo." Lower part of image has number H 434. Back of card is stamped with: "Legg Bros. Sheet Music. Music Books, Musical Merchandise Etc.." Address given on back of card:
1123 Main St.,
Kansas City, Mo.
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Date
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1885~
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Object Type
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Advertising Card
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Spalding's Commercial College
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Advertising card for Spalding's Commercial College showing an envelope ripped open to a letter and picture of a girl. One of two cards with similar design. Back of card says: "Twenty-sixth annual Day School, in session all the year." and "Twenty-sixth annual Night School, in session Oct. 1 to April 1." Also: "Established Oct. 25, 1865. Incorporated July 11, 1867. All English and Commercial Branches, Short-Hand, Type-Writing, Modern Languages, Higher Mathematics, etc., practically taught at lowest rates. Unrivalled Course of Instruction. Large Faculty of seventeen experienced Teachers and Lecturers. Twenty New and Elegant College Rooms. Unsurpassed advantages. No Vacations. Catalogues free...Elevator Entrance N. Y. Life Building, Cor. Ninth and Wall Streets. J. F. Spalding, A. M., President." Address given on back and front of card:
Kansas City, Mo.
East Wing N. Y. Life Bldg., Nos. 814, 816, 818 Delaware St.
(Near "Junction" Ninth, Delaware and Main Sts.)
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Date
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1885~
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Advertising Card
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E. Pinkert, Practical Furrier
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Advertising card for E. Pinkert showing a boy and a dog standing on a tree limb. One of two cards with similar design and theme. Front lower left corner of card has number C-785. Back of card has image of bear and says: ?ǣImporter & Exporter of Sealskins and fine Foreign Furs. Manufacturer of all Classes of Fur Garments, Muffs, Capes, Caps, Boas, Gloves, Trimmings, etc. We do not buy from Jobbers, but import direct...Re-dyeing, Altering and Refitting Seal Garments given special attention. Plush Cloaks steamed, cleaned and made over in the latest styles. Skins Tanned and Mounted." Address given on front and back of card:
1007 Main St.,
Kansas City, Mo.
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Date
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1885~
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Object Type
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Advertising Card
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E. Pinkert, Practical Furrier
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Advertising card for E. Pinkert showing an image on a palette of two boys lending a hand to a girl on snowy ground. Front of card says: "E. Pinkert, Practical Furrier." Back of card says: "E. Pinkert .."." Importer & Exporter of Sealskins and fine Foreign Furs. Manufacturer of all Classes of Fur Garments, Muffs, Capes, Caps, Boas, Gloves, Trimmings, Etc. We do not buy from Jobbers, but import direct .."." Re-dyeing, Altering and Refitting Seal Garments given special attention. Plush Cloaks steamed, cleaned and made over in the latest styles. Skins Tanned and Mounted.." Address given on front and back of card:
1007 Main St.,
Kansas City, Mo.
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Date
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1885~
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Object Type
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Advertising Card
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Kansas City Wire and Iron Works
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Description
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Advertising card for Kansas City Wire and Iron Works showing a woman in flowing green robes and waving black hair swimming with a variety of fish including rays, eels, sea horses, etc. One of two cards with similar design and theme. Front of card says: "Kansas City Wire and Iron Work.." .Manufacturers of Wire Cloth, Cages, Fences; Bank, Office and Desk Railing; Arches, Trellises, Fly Screens, Steel Window Guards, Stable Fixtures, Ornamental Gates, Crested Fencing, and Everything in the Wire and Iron Line." Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card:
Office, 14 E. Eighth St.,
Factory, 1424 & 1426 Oak St.
Kansas City.
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1885~
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Advertising Card
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