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Encyclopedia Dubuque

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ADVERTISING

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Advertising. Companies in Dubuque have used unique forms of advertising to remind people of their businesses. In addition to match books which can be found under their own heading, the following are unique:

Dawn Donuts offered a "vest pocket blotter." Photo courtesy: Bob Reding
The owner of this keyring could roll his/her license and insert it into the plastic cylinder. The contents could be removed by removing the chain and twisting off the top. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding
Smedley Steam Pump Company. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding
Radio station cups. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding
Financial institution cups. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding
Yard sticks from a variety of sources. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding
Restaurants' advertising cups. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding

See the category TRADE CARDS.