Electric Train Set Delights Young Enthusiasts
A complete electric train outfit priced at five dollars includes an electric locomotive two cars a station a tunnel and eight track pieces designed to please boys seeking model railroading fun.
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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1930
Page
2
American Flyer Electric Train Set Describes Complete Rail
American Flyer Electric Train offers a complete set for boys with a steam type locomotive tender oil car sand car box car caboose station tunnel crossing signal semaphore and fourteen track pieces designed for realistic rail adventures.
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American Flyer
Large pedal dump truck for sand haul
Pedal dump truck designed for sand transport with rubber tired disc wheels and operable bumpers. Dump body activated from the seated position. Regular price listed as 12.45.
Velocipede sizes and prices listed in ad
A historical advertisement describes velocipedes with red finish and nickel plated adjustable handlebars plus rubber grips. The small size is 7.45, medium 8.45, and large 9.45.
Automobiles priced at ten dollars in sale
Automobile items offered at ten dollars each include Jordan cars with headlights instrument board bumpers and running board. Features include heavy balloon type tires disc wheels and roller bearings. Regular values listed at fifteen dollars.
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Jordan
Fibre Rockers Sold at Three Dollars Eighty Nine
Loom woven fibre rockers with 12 percent seat cushion measure 4 inches and 22 inches high. Neatly decorated and strongly made for home use.
Steering Sleds at Discount Prices
Steely steering sleds with steel runners and frame are neatly finished offered at 1.20 with regular value around 1.50 and other models priced up to 6.25 indican.
Dolls Talk Sleep and Walk: Clever Dolls for Sale
A local listing advertises a wide range of dolls from talking to sleeping and walking models. It highlights real hair dolls baby dolls and other varieties available for shoppers.
Own Your Own Theatre With Sturdy QRS Projectors
Promote a compact cinema setup with durable QRS projectors suited for small operators. Ideal for starting a private or community theater venture and delivering reliable projection performance.
Pool Tables for Sale by Brunswick Balke Collander
Pair of pool tables priced at 4.75 each with live cushions two cues a set of balls and triangle. Built by Brunswick Balke Collander. Mother and dad will be play mates with one of these sturdy tables.
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Brunswick Balke Collander
Doll Carriages Priced at 4.95 Each
Colored woven fibre carriages with adjustable hood lights drop back and rubber tired wire wheels offered for 4.95 down from 5.75. Any little girl will be proud to own it.
Automobiles Offerings Attract Young Buyers
Automotive displays highlight sturdy racers roadsters and trucks described as well built and easy to operate promising a real treat for boys and girls.
Krazy Ikies 98 Toy Outfit Promises Endless Amusement
A new Krazy Ikies 98 outfit offers a thousand toys in one and endless amusement with something always new. The description frames it as more than a circus and emphasizes novelty and entertainment value.
Lovable Patsy Dolls Delight Young Shoppers
A description of the Lovable Patsy Dolls highlighting a lovable imp with tiltable head and movable limbs. The doll is promoted as something every little girl wants.
Santa Special Pack Offers Five Games For One Price
A holiday deal advertises five games for a single price with a 50 cent Erector set, 25 cent paint set, 25 cent sewing set, 25 cent puzzle set, and 25 cent Meteor set, all regular price 1.25.
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