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Image of Philip Nungesser: "Who made the first dry battery for commercial use.""If you want concentrated pep you will get it." Blue background. Some color used. Card is also a 6-inch ruler. Unused. Good condition.

"Concentrated Pep." Image of batteries. Red and black. (Blotter?) Good condition.

"White Plume Flour. Over A Century of Milling Progress." Color. Some ink on blotter. Good condition.

"Get Underway and get There With Acme Rapid Dry Batteries." Company information provided. Red and black text and images. Good condition.

"Zoology students Dissecting set--$2.00, Hand lens--$1.20." Red and white text. Store advertisement; incomplete address: 421 !4 Ave SE. Good condition.

"Let George Do It." Color. Small calendar stapled to card. Good condition.

Color image of "Suzanne.""Let this portrait be a reminder to telephone, wire, write our nearest office when in the market for the following fuel oil, naphtha, kerosene." Good condition.

"Crown Acme Oil. Best Illuminating Oil Made." Black-and-white text. Framed with color border. Taped to frame. Good condition.

"American Coach Oil is Best.""Lubricant for carriages, cabs, buggies, sulkies." Black-and-white image and text. Company information and product testimonials provided. Good condition.

"Mica Axel Grease is the Best." Black-and-white image and text. Company information and product description provided. Good condition.

"Eldorado Caster. The Farmers Favorite." Black-and-white image and text. One of series of produced cards sent on receipt of a 2c stamp. Company information and product description provided. Small tears and creases. Fragile condition.

"Mica Axel Grease is the Best." Black-and-white image and text. One of series of produced cards sent on receipt of a 2c stamp. Company information and product description provided. Tape on reverse. Small tears and creases. Fragile condition.

Color image of farm animals in field. "Acme Wagon Company. Farm Wagons and Carts." Good condition.

Color image of boy blowing horn on front. Company Information and advertising on reverse. Has been cut out of larger page. Torn on right side. Creases and yellowing. Fair condition.

"The Acme Cart. Pat. Feb. 22 1886.""The Acme Road, Breaking and Speeding Cart." Color lithographed image. Text on reverse is clear. Creases. Some water damage. Yellowing. Fragile condition.

"Two Passenger Cart.""The Acme Road, Breaking and Speeding Cart." Color lithographed image. Text on reverse is clear. Creases. Some water damage. Yellowing. Fragile condition.

Blue and white image and text. Company information and contact information. Some creases and marking. Good condition.

"Our forms will please you." Color. Image of semi-clad young woman to right. Dated. Some damage. Unused. Good condition.

Black-and-white photograph of sextette. Unused. No information provided. Good condition.

"The Acme of Engineering Achievement." Black-and-white image and text. Company. Info. Unused. Good condition.

"Announcing a new public service. We will pay you for dead stock." Company information and contact information. Stamped, addressee: Rural Box holder, franked. Pen and pencil scribbles. Good condition.

"Made of corrugated jute board. Never loses its shape. Weighs only 4 pounds. Sent express paid for $2.00." Image of woman holding up bolster roll with one hand. Black-and-white image and text. Company Info. Card unused. Yellowing. Good condition.

"Action! Blotter Advertising to be effective should have attention value--select your illustration with care." Color image of sea birds. Unused. Good condition.

"Acme. Any Thing. Any Time. Any Place." Black-and-white image and text. Unused. Good condition.

"Titter Tatter proverbs. Warning: out of bounds." Item unfolds into poster of topless women. Some color. Mainly black-and-white Detaching along creases. Yellowing and dirt marks. Tears. Fragile condition.

Hillbilly style cartoon on upper portion. Company product information and location on lower half of page. Color. Unused. Good condition.

Hillbilly style cartoon on upper portion. Company product information and location on lower half of page. Color. Unused. Good condition.

Hillbilly style cartoon on upper portion. Company product information and location information on lower half of page. Color. Unused. Good condition.

"Phony Mazuma One Buck." Black-and-white image and text. Good condition.

Merit Ultima cigarette coupon, Acme name on coupon, likely the grocery store. Folded and ripped on one edge. Fair condition.

Color image of young boy and teacher. "Scholars Delight." Back attached, no pages between. Front page has some staining and yellowing. Back page is creased, stained and marked. Fragile condition.

Decorative image and text "I remember the house where I was born." Company information and location. Blotter unused. Good condition.

"Acme Bar and Grill." Good condition.

"Cold calls, hot prospects and other salesman stories." Image in booklet of Acme salesman. Color cover. Black-and-white pages and text. Good condition.

Image of Father Christmas stuck in chimney--Acme alarm ringing. Card has been cut out of original. Color. Good condition.

Thin card board. Red, Black, and White text and image in style of a cassette tape. Inside: "I love to hear the sound of your voice!" Good condition.

Image of witch in Acme Food grocery store with basket of pumpkins. Color. Text written in pen inside card. Yellowing at edges. Good condition.

"Practical Birthday card. How do you compare with other men?" Novelty card. Inside reads: "The Acme Patent Dick Gauge! Instructions: Insert willy to find appropriate sized hole" No writing. Good condition.

White land blue logo, unused. Blue backing attached. Good condition.

Red, white and blue images and text. Fares, company address and contact information. Images of aeroplanes follow the edges. Good condition.

Black-and-white image. Man in canoe. Company location and information on reverse. Good condition.

"View showing part of the Acme Restaurant." Black-and-white. Patrons shown in restaurant. Good condition. Reverse: Restaurant location and information. "White help employed in all departments."

"The Acme Washer Has No Equal." Black-and-white text and image. Yellowing. Small hole. Good condition. Reverse: "No boiling! No rubbing! Sold on its merits! It saves time and soap! Washes finest fabrics without injury! Saves double its cost in non-wear and tear of clothes!" Included price and agents name.

Pink and white card "Acme Cabinet Company." Address included. "Bookcases." Ornate lettering and decoration. Some marking. Yellowing. Good condition.

Black-and-white photograph of male and female graduates from Acme Business College. Addressed, stamped and franked. Good condition. Reverse: "This group of Acme Graduates will earn more than $25,000.00 this year. They are happy because they are financially independent. You can be as well when you complete one of our courses. Why not get a free catalog?"

"Aerial view of Acme Court on US 67 70--2 1/2 miles SW of Little Rock Ark." Color. Image of court units and insert of room. Unused. Writing in ink. Pencil: $4.00. Good condition. Reverse: information on rates and location. "$3.00 for 2 people, 5.00 and 6.00 for 4 people."

Image of tram and horse and buggy. Color. Unused. Creased and shows signs of wear. Circa 1900s. Fair condition.

Black-and-white image of horses pulling decorated wagon. Unused. Circa 1900s. Good condition. Reverse: Harris Photo Card Company. Pittston Penn. and N.Y. City.

Image of hotel room. Color. Unused. In pencil: "#44 $1.50." Good condition. Reverse: "Hot and cold water and telephone in every room. Free shower. Rooms $1.50 and up. Every room alike. Finest Hotel in Billings."

"Pack your grip and come to Acme. You'll never regret it." Color. Addressed, stamped and franked. Writing in ink. Minor marking. Good condition.

Color sign "Acme For Amplification." Reverse has instruction on how to affix to window. Company information and product number. Some stains. Yellowing. Good condition.

Black-and-white image and text. Poem. Reverse: pencil text. Addressed to Acme Fireless Cooker Company requesting free manual and cookbook. Yellowing, stained. Water damage. Good condition.

Black-and-white image of factory, address. Unused. Yellowing. Good condition.

"The Hospital, Acme Machine Company, and Public Library from the Winnipesauke River, Franklin, N. H." Black-and-white image. Dated and franked. Message in ink. Yellowing. Good condition.

Color image of factory and location. Addressed and franked. Date illegible. Written in pencil. Good condition.

"US Post Office, Acme Washington 98220, 1887-1987, Acme Hymnal, JoAnn Derus PM-1987, Named for the Acme Hymnal." Stamped, franked. Unaddressed. Mint condition.

Postcard affirming order for screws. Dated and signed. Product image. Typed and hand written. Good condition.

"These floor layers have had over 90 years total work, same shop, same location, many same customers." Sepia photograph. Used. Addressed and franked. Good condition.

"Does your home express the charm of cleanliness?" Color. Image of lounge and fireplace. Unused. Good condition. Reverse: company and product information.

Image of company van. Color. Reverse blank. Unused. Good condition.

Color image of service station. Reverse: addressed and franked. Good condition.

Acme Motor Court location and contact information. Color. Used. Good condition.

Acme Courts and Apartments location and contact information. Color. Unused. Good condition.

"Safe Rooting Assured With Oil-Dri Absorbents." Color. Some marking and scratches. Good condition.

"When its bearings Four out of Five think TIMKIN first." Color. Unused. Good condition.

Text is partially masked by ink stains. Image of 2 Scottish terriers. December calendar. Used. Creased and damaged. Fragile condition.

"Rolling Along. If our popularity is any indication, folks do sure appreciate sweet service." Image of young woman leaning on bike. "Beauty on Wheels." Name Genevieve rubbed out on lower bottom. Color. Unused. Good condition.

"Easy to Take. Combined quality and economy that are easy on the pocket book-prompt service that is easy on the nerves Acme Silk Typewriter Ribbons." Image of young woman on corner of couch. "A Corner on Beauty." Color. Unused. Good condition.

"If your resting a fence is a good place. But in business being on the fence is no fun Acme Clean Writing Cotton Ribbons." Image of young woman on fence. "Howdy Friend!" Color. Unused. Good condition.

"There's no trick to taking it easy. Do as many others are doing. Turn your Carbon Paper and Typewrite Ribbon problems over to us." Image of young woman on towel in summer clothing. "Southern Exposure." Color. Unused. Good condition.

"Curl controlled carbons (an exclusive Acme feature)." Illustrates "America's Loveliest Models. Ida Vollmar." Color. Used. Good condition.

"Acme Service includes 24 hour deliveries, guaranteed winding and matches, free fire and theft insurance." July calendar. Color. Illustration to left of bees. Unused. Good condition.

"Acme Service includes 24 hour deliveries, guaranteed winding and matches, free fire and theft insurance." January calendar. Color. Illustration to left of horse. Unused. Good condition.

"Acme Service includes 24 hour deliveries, guaranteed winding and matches, free fire and theft insurance." August calendar. Color. Illustration to left of clothed rabbits. Unused. Good condition.

"Acme Service includes 24 hour deliveries, guaranteed winding and matches, free fire and theft insurance." April calendar. Color. Illustration to left of clothed bear. Unused. Good condition.

"Better Milling is Our Business--Greater Profits is Our Aim." Top half: image of young woman in nurses uniform: "they said I was to cute for wards." Color. Ink marks. Used. Good condition.

"Better Milling is Our Business--Greater Profits is Our Aim." Top half: image of young woman in graduation robes: "I am in a class by myself." Color. One bad crease has damaged item. Unused. Fragile condition.

"Only plant in the country equipped to handle all classes of work." Red and black text. Good condition.

"Believe It or Not!""Yewell, be glad you bought a UNIFLOW." Color. Used. Small tear along top. Good condition.

"In Mexico Manana Means Tomorrow. In America Today Means Right Now!" Black and red text and images. Used. Good condition.

"Drawing Materials. The "Blue Prince" draws your attention to the fact that after many years of careful specialization in the handling of drawing materials." Color image and text. Used. Good condition.

"This day you no doubt need some printing, good printing, the kind we do." July calendar top left--no year. White (faded) print against black background. Unused. Good condition.

"We Rent Chairs, Card, and Banquet Tables." Black-and-white image. Black and Green text. Unused. Good condition.

"Now Available!!! Copper Wire, Sheet Metal Screws" Stained, small tears, and pencil marks. Used-- ink on reverse. Water damage. Fair condition.

"Order now--No Priority." Black-and-white images and text. Stained, small tears, and rust marks. Used-- ink on reverse. Water damage. Fair condition.

Front: Sepia picture of woman identified as L. Grub. Reverse: Advertising for Acme Folding Bed. Card stained and signs of glue on reverse. Good condition.

"Army. Navy. How to Identify Them. Enlisted Men's Signia of Grade." Color images and text. Some yellowing. Good condition.

"Revolves around with the wind. No back draft. Helps make better chimney drafts." Image of product. Black-and-white text and image. Good condition.

Image of two monkeys in Christmas scene. Left side displays company information and calendar. Good condition.

Hardcover book. History of Acme Brick Company. By Edwin E. Lehr. 288 pages. With dust jacket. Published for Acme Brick centennial 1998. Published by vanity press.

Paper booklet. "Acme Girlie Fun--Jokes--Cartoons--Lusty Action Poses!!" Published by Health Knowledge Inc. Chips on front and back cover. Dry, Brittle paper.

Paper booklet. "Acme French Fun--Pin-Ups! Cartoons Laffs--Get Your Giggles the French Way!!" Published by Health Knowledge Inc. Chip on front cover. Dry, brittle paper.

Hard cover book. Blue fabric cover with gold lettering. 74 pages.

Acme Supplement, an addenda to the Acme Commodity and Phrase Code; covers a modern list of banks, vessels, cities, etc. See 100-14-34. Donation from UBC Rare Books and Special Collections, March 2005.

Acme code book compiled by A. C. Meisenbach; copyright by Acme Code Company; 15th printing in 1946. Handwritten codes in ink on pages 853 a-d. Inserted in book are three sheet of onion skinned paper with typewritten codes. Donation from UBC Rare Books and Special Collections, March 2005. Letter of donation attached.

War-time booklet entitled "For defense: Employees voluntary purchase plan for United States savings bonds" from Acme Steel Company. Booklet outlines how purchase plan works. Cover features pictures of B-16s and warships. Comes with folded insert from Local 1053 "Victory our goal" which invites workers cooperation for the purchase of US Savings bonds.

Publication of the American Iron and Steel Institute to show "the principle and practice of collective cooperation." Illustrated, 51 pp. Red and orange cover. Some smudges on back cover.

"Vacation Plan for Hourly Paid Employees" booklet for workers at the Acme Steel Company. (Riverdale Works, Chicago). Orange cover, 8 pp. Good condition.

"Employees' Representation Plan" booklet from the employees of the Acme Steel Company (Riverdale Works, Chicago). Gray cover, 12 pp. Some handwriting on the back cover. Property of Walter Wilkins.

Three editions of the "Agreement between the Acme Steel Company. (Riverdale Plant) and the United Steel Workers Local Union No. 1053 (also known as Steel Workers Organizing Committee in 1941)." Booklets are the Agreements in 1941, 1943 and 1952. All owned by W. W. Wilkins. 1941 booklet has two inserts: postcard to Wilkins to attend union meeting and a paper slip with handwritten bonus calculations. All booklets in good condition.