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Vol. 26 No. 10 • “Vintage, Collectible, & Antique Wonders” • October 2016

Design Trends of the Mid-20th Century

The collecting spirit Haunting Halloween Collectibles

Jointed die-cut black cat, 12½ in. h., $25-30. (Photos by Donald-Brian Johnson)

An array of kids’ costumes from the 1950s.

Smack dab

in the middle by Donald-Brian Johnson

“Trick or Treat” Jack-o’-lantern composition duo by Nicol Sayre. 12 in. h., $40-50/pr.

2 Fabulous

by Donald-Brian Johnson The scene: a suburban basement, circa 1960. Orange and

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black crêpe paper streamers have been carefully taped to the rafters. Cardboard diecut images of hags, haunts, and assorted other hobgoblins adorn the walls. On the floor sits a metal tub, awash in icy water and bobbing red apples. A honeycomb scarecrow centerpiece, engulfed by Indian corn and gourds, reigns atop the refreshment table. There, a bowl of

Smack Dab

Cont. on page 3

BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA

Wood cat, with applied whiskers, marked “China.” 12 in. h., $15-20.

WEST FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA

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OCTOBER 1ST & 2ND • 2016

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Quality Dealers from 4 States Showing

Pottery, Jewelry, Furniture, Western Americana, Primitives, Sterling, Depression and Elegant Glass, Postcards, and Scandinavian artifacts.

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M i s n e n u e s Q i o t t n a Minnesota’s First Mall A Established 1979

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Saturday & Sunday October 15 & 16 Oriental Lladro

Harpers Cast Iron Bank

$125.00

$329.00

Kestner 15” Baby Doll #211

$375.00

Alto Saxophone $650.00

Florence Armani Figurine

Bride’s Basket $89.00

$559.00

Lionel Oil Derrick in Box $275.00

Tonka Dump Truck in Box

Peaches and Cream 1970’s Bike $95.00

Coffee Mill $789.00

$68.50

Cobalt Wheat Chocolate Pot

$55.00

Coin Silver Elgin Pocket Watch $160.00

Tin 007 Aston Martin

$175.00

Fenton Opalescent Pitcher

$72.99

Ribbon Glass Vase $69.00

Steiff Reindeer $125.00

Dealer Space starting at $25.00 per month 952-894-7200

www.AntiquesMinnesota.net ANTIQUES MINNESOTA BURNSVILLE • 191 River Ridge Circle Exit 3A (Hwy 13N) off 35W, 1st Left Nicollett, Left to River Ridge Circle

Open Monday-Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM • Sunday 12:00 to 6:00 PM

952-894-7200

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An ominous-looking papier-maché lidded Jack-o’-lantern, $200225.

Clay Jack-o-lantern centerpiece with fall foliage arrangement. 25 in. h., $50-75.

“Cat In The Box.” 5½ in. h., $35-45.

Smack Dab

Cont. from page 1

“witch’s brew” (tropical punch with a slab of steaming dry ice), and plates of “cat cookies,” (with gleaming candy corn eyes and fork-tine whiskers), await the hungry hordes. Near the foot of the stairs, an eerily grinning Jack-o’lantern awaits his prey. And slowly down the stairs they descend: pint-size devil imps and fairy princesses, friendly ghosts and

wart-nosed witches, each lugging a stuffedto-the-brim trick-or treat bag. Their freshout-of-the-box costumes, (dime-store bargains that even included a mask), are at last making their longawaited, once-a-year appearance. It’s 1960, it’s Halloween, and the party is on! Nowadays, Halloween is second only to Christmas as the biggest decorating holiday ever. We spend over six billion dollars

annually on new and vintage Halloween decorations, costumes, treats, and other paraphernalia. Over one quarter of the candy sold each year is sold at Halloween. (That fills a lot of trick-or-treat bags). Halloween décor items, both old and new, have been fashioned from die-cut cardboard, crêpe paper, metal, composition, plastic, fabric, wax, and ceramic. Among the most popular depictions of things that go bump in the night: Jack-o’lanterns, witches, skeletons, bats, and black cats. Although Halloween collectors veer toward the vintage, they sometimes have a devil of a time finding exactly what they’re looking for. The relative rarity, and corresponding priciness

Smack Dab

Cont. on page 4

“Georgie,” the lovable ghostly star of Robert Bright’s book, Georgie’s Halloween, brought to life in a Gurley candle. $10-15 each.

Cardboard scarecrow, with honeycomb accents. 10½ in. h., $15-25.

Battery-operated black cat. He arches his back, flashes his eyes, and howls his way through “I’m An Alley Cat.” 12½ in. h., $50-60.

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Fantastic plastics: an assortment of Halloween treat holders, favors, small novelties, and even a piggy bank, all in the holiday’s signature orange. Prices range from $25-50 for the smaller pieces, to $75-100 for the larger ones.

Smack Dab

Cont. from page 3

Larkspur Lane witch girl on Jack-o’-lantern. 11 in. h., $50-60.

Papier-maché Jack-o’-lanterns, one still in possession of its interior paper face, 5½ in. h., $75100 each. Jack-o’-lantern candle, $15-20.

Antiquing in the

of Halloweenabilia, is primarily because these were items of ephemeral shelf life. Die-cut cardboard cats and witches with accordioned crêpe paper arms and legs were really only intended for one-time use. Hung with a lavish application of Scotch tape or poked with thumb tacks, the pieces were often damaged, then discarded when the witching hour had passed. The reason?

They were inexpensive, and next Halloween would bring a brand new crop. (One party goods manufacturer, Dennison, even published, for a time, German dimensional die-cut witch, 16 in. h., $125an annual “Halloween 150. Bogie Book” featuring the latest additions to their ghoulish décor line.) can Prices sometimes be on the scary side: a U.S.-made die-cut witch face from the 1950s can fetch up to $30. Her Germanmade pre-World War II

Smack Dab

Cont. on page 6

A plastic Jack-o’-lantern treat-holder, accompanied by two ceramic Jack-o’-lantern ghosts. Tallest piece, 3¾ in. h., $5-10 each.

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~ OPEN ~ Mon, Thurs, Fri 10am - 5pm Sat, Sun 10am - 5pm

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A grand entrance to Trader’s Market

ELKO-NEW MARKET, MINN.— You couldn’t call it an antique, not even vintage. It was only 15 years old. Not a reproduction, though, the Real Thing, and probably it is the only one of its kind surviving from the year 2001. In fact, it is so rare that John Whaley, manager of the Trader’s Market in Elko-New Market, Minn., asked if the Old Times could track down whoever it was that turned in a discount coupon from 2001 to get into its Labor Day weekend event for one dollar off the regular

The mystery discount coupon

price. Whaley and his partners, who count up and sort through all the discount coupons at the end of the antique show and flea market, would

love to know how somebody came upon this tattered old coupon and what their story is. Did they find it in an old coat pocket when they were cleaning out

Aunt Mildred and Uncle Harry’s estate and decide to check out Trader’s for the first time? Or had they found it in a book they had been reading that year and were tickled pink to be able to save a few dollars getting into the market this year? If you have a clue or can already swear to the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, please e-mail Whaley at prairiecenter250@ gmail.com -- and while you’re at it, why don’t you copy us, too, at linda@theoldtimes. com

Visit Historic Downtown

Located on Second Street under the Hwy 61 Bridge.

HASTINGS SECOND STREET ANTIQUES MALL

Experience

The EMPORIUM

30+ Dealers offering a Large Variety. Circa 1820-1960. Always Buying and Selling.

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Antiques, Collectibles Used Books and much MORE! Historic Downtown 213 East Second Street Hastings, MN

651-438-5444

Enjoy our river view!

204 E Second St Hastings, MN

651-480-0513

~ HOURS ~ Tues - Sat: 10-5 Sun: 12-5

Minnesota’s BEST Rivertown Experience!

Antiquing with the

Original Pioneers in

Gold Rush Country NORTHFIELD

CANNON FALLS

Antiques of northfield

Harmony

507-664-9599

Open 7 Days A Week M-Sat 11-6, Th 11-8, Sun 12-5

31284 64th Avenue Path (In the Cannon Valley Mall)

Come to see the Largest Collection of 1950’s Television Lamps in the World! Stay for the great retro and antique goodies.

Mon-Sat: 10:30-5:30 Sun: Noon-5:00

507-263-5045

ZUMBROTA

MEMORY MAKER ANTIQUES 350 22nd St. - Zumbrota

(507) 732-5321

Specializing in Investment-quality Antiques.

From MN-52 at Zumbrota, take the MN-58 exit and turn south. In 2 blocks take the first right after McDonalds. Memory Maker is 2 blocks west on the right.

• Summer Hours • Jun 1 - Nov 30 • Open Daily: Mon-Sat: 10-5 • Sun: Noon-4

MANTORVILLE

CANNON FALLS OPEN DAILY • 50 Dealers

OPEN DAILY Mon. - Sat. 10am - 6pm Sun. 11am - 6pm

Phone: 507-635-5554 416 N. Main St. Mantorville, MN 55955 www.MantorvilleSquare.com

Follow the I-35 /Hwy 52 / I-90 Loop ORONOCO

General Line of Antiques & Collectibles

1161 4th Street S • Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Midway between Rochester & the Twin Cities. East of Hwy. 52 on County 24 Blvd., then N. on 4th St. 3/4 mile. Next to John Deere.

(507) 263-0352

ALBERT LEA

Antiques of the Midwest Antiques and Collectibles

Multi-dealer shop offering a wide selection of quality merchandise

Minnesota Iowa

416 S. Division • Northfield, MN

Featuring a wide variety of genuine antiques offered by multiple dealers

Hours Mon-Sat 10am - 4pm • Sun Noon - 4pm (Closed Mondays - December - March)

Phone: (507) 377-8212 • (507) 456-3699

After Hours

218 S Washington Ave • Albert Lea, MN

ROCHESTER

Old Rooster Antiques

106 N. Broadway Rochester, MN 55906

30+ DEALERS — OPEN DAILY Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30 • Sun 12:00-5:30

507-287-6228

(Closed Mondays - December - March)

Hwy 52 - Oronoco • (Exit # 64-follow signs)

(507) 367-2600

SPECIALIZING IN QUALITY ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES FOR EVERYONE

MON-FRI: 10am-6pm • SAT-SUN: 10am-5pm Furniture Basement Now Open!

AUSTIN

Olde Tyme Antiques

50422 262nd Street • Austin, MN 507-437-3343 or 507-438-7070

Hours - By Chance or appointment Call first to make sure we’re open!

Directions: 4 mi. N of Austin on Hwy 218 to 262nd St., then 2.5 mi west. Watch for signs.

Visit www.OldeTymeAntiques.com

Under New Management!

Over 20 quality dealers featuring pottery, glassware, stoneware, china, furniture, doll repair, & lamp parts.

HARMONY Voted BEST Antique Shopping

Open Daily 10-5

Antique Mall ~ 135 Booths

50 Industrial Blvd NE, Harmony, MN 55939

507-888-6660

www.Generations of Harmony.com

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A costume witch hat dating from 1957, plus boxed spookiness from some of the era’s prime purveyors of Halloween costumes, Collegeville and Ben Cooper.

Bugle Toy. In many cases, kids’ Halloween Cont. from page 4 costumes, from such sister can top out at an sources as Collegeville even scarier $150. Each and Ben Cooper, have originally sold at dime interior identifying stores for well under a tags, or are still in their dollar. original boxes. Gurley Although few (formerly “Tavern”) Halloween collectibles candles of spooky carry the mark of their staples such as witches maker, there are and ghosts are also exceptions. Tin easily recognizable. noisemakers often bear such stamped names as Smack Dab Trick-or-treaters by Lori Mitchell. Tallest Chein, T. Cohn, and

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She’s eager to make her trick-or-treating rounds. “Little Witch Girl” doll by Brandela, velvet costume with fur trim. 17 in. h., $50-60.

Cont. on page 8

figurine, 12 in. $35-45 each

Antiquing in

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South-Central Minnesota

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New Ulm Sleepy Eye

Including Janesville, Mankato, New Ulm, Rapidan, St. Peter, Sleepy Eye, and Waseca

Janesville

Mankato Rapidan

Waseca

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615 S Front St • Mankato, Mn 56001

Truman

507-345-7551

RETIREMENT SALE CONTINUES...

Oct 18-22 & Oct 25-29 • 10am - 5pm Fairmont

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200 Oak Street Sleepy Eye, MN 56085

(507) 794-5275 (507) 766-1961

Doug Pelzel, Owner

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Depot Antiques

A Historic RR Freight Depot full of antiques!

A Lovely Collection of

Light Lunch 19075 RapidanAvenue Ave., Serving 19075 Rapidan • Handcrafted items Downtown Rapidan56001 and Desserts Downtown Rapidan, • Gifts • Antiques ®

Buying & Selling Quality antiQueS eState Buying & Moving Service

Cell: Cell:507-340-5794 507-340-5794

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SLEEPY EYE

507-278-4808 507-278-4808

Thursday-Saturday 10 am - 4 pm 10am ~ 5pm Other times by chance Or by appointment. or appointment

Handiwork

(507) 359-1090 Mon.-Sat. 10-5 • Sun. 12-4

Occasional Oct. 5, 6, 7, & 8 Oct. 12, 13, 14, & 15 Sale Dates September 13,4,14 Nov. 2, 3, &&5 15 September 20,18, 21& & 19 22 Nov. 16, 17,

28 N Minnesota St. New Ulm, MN 56073

Vintage * Retro * Records * Watkins * Aprons

* Quilts * Rugs * Furniture * Jewelry

ANTIQUES PLUS

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JANESVILLE

Ms. Mac's Antiques 100 North Main Street Janesville, MN (507) 317-2457

Usually Open Wed - Sat Please call for hours. An “ever-changing” variety of country and primitives uniquely displayed in a century-old building.

Cash & Checks We’ve Moved! Only. To a bigger and better space!

Old Town Antiques 405 N Riverfront Dr. Mankato, MN 56001 OPEN Mon-Sat: 11-5 Sun: 1-4 (Closed Wed)

507-386-0600

A Unique Multi-Dealer Shop located in the heart of Old Town.

WASECA

A wonderful Old Barn filled with Fresh Farm Finds ~ primitives, cottage, architectural, vintage and garden goods.

~OPEN WEEKLY~ Thurs-Sat:10~5 507-461-0328 2412 N State St. Waseca, MN 56093 Visit us on Facebook!

ST. PETER St. Nick’s Antiques

41214 - 436th St. • St. Peter, MN (Hwy. 99 west of st. Peter 6mi rigHt on Co. rd 13 for 2-1/2mi rigHt on 436tH street 1/4mi)

507-931-4180

Hours: Wed-Fri 11-5 • Sat 11-4 Sun Noon- 5 Antiques • Collectibles Bobble-heads Memorabilia • Twins for sale.

MANKATO

Broad Street Antiques

•vintage • home decor • gifts • upcycled • repurposed • furniture •Country Chic paint retailer

All in a Historic Building in a Charming Neighborhood.

1434 N. Broad St., Mankato 507-291-5528

Wed - Sat 11-5 pm, Sun. 12-4 pm

WASECA

1101 N. State St. Waseca, MN 56093

Open 7 Days a Week • M-F 10-5 • Sat 9-5 • Sun 12-4

(507) 835-4000

a DestinatiOn shOp! 5,000 sq. ft. Of shOpping!

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North Dakota hosts two shows --PRESS RELEASE BISMARCK, & WEST FARGO, N.D.-Crying Hill Antiques of Mandan, N.D., is sponsoring two October 2016 North Dakota shows. The first show will be in Bismarck on Saturday, October 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Burleigh County 4H Building located at 3715 E. Bismarck Expressway. The second show

cated at 1805 W. Main Ave. Saturday admission, $3; Sunday admission, free. Dealers from four states will be bringing pottery, jewelry, furniture, Western Americana, primitives, sterDepression glass ling, Depression and will be in West Fargo elegant glass, postcards, and on Saturday, October Scandinavian 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. North Dakota artifacts. information, and Sunday, October 23 For from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in call 701-226-8122 or daleks@earththe Agriculture Build- write ing at the Red River link.net Valley Fairgrounds lo-

11 shops host open house

--PRESS RELEASE AMANA COLONIES, IOWA— Eleven shops in seven villages that make up Iowa’s Amana Colonies are throwing open their doors to a Fall Antiquing Open House on Friday, October 21; Saturday, October 22, and Sunday, October 23. The shops present a great variety of wares, from folk art and primitives to vintage and mid-century modern and everything

in between. The shops themselves are housed in early brick, stone, or clapboard buildings decorated for the season, each making for a pleasant destination taking visitors through the Iowa countryside. Two shows will also be taking place that weekend. The Modern Collector’s Market will be held at the Amana RV Park Event Center at the corner of Highway 151 and 220 Trail. On

Friday, October 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., early birds can get first pick of merchandise while feasting on wine, beer, and hors d’oeuvres; admission $20. On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., admission is $4. The second show is the 36th annual Midwest Market/Collector’s Eye show in Cedar Rapids at Hawkeye Downs on Sunday, October 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission, $8.

HAUPT ANTIEK MARKET

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7570 147th St W • Apple Valley Thurs. 9 am-8 pm (5 mi. S. of the Mall of America on Cedar Ave to 147th St, Fri. 9 am-7 pm then W. one blk. - on the left, across from Famous Dave’s) Sat. 9 am-5 pm Open Only 4 Days a Month! Sun. 11 am-4 pm

Open Wednesday–Saturday 10–5 Sunday 12–4

Moonlight Madness Pre-Sale & Party Wed., Oct 12 5-8 pm

Market Thurs .• Fri. • SSat.t • SSun.

October 13, 14, 15 & 16

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Vintage Fall and Halloween Decor. Primitives, European Finds & Re-purposed Wares.

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PHONE: 651 651-329-3871 329 3871 deb@hauptantiek.com or www.hauptantiek.com

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Six Unique Shops located just a short drive from the metro...

Mon-Sat: 10-5 • Sun: Noon - 5

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122 Main St N Hutchinson, MN 55350 Located 2 blocks south of the Junction of Hwys 7 & 15

Plato Pines-n-Tiques Vintage & Collectibles

Come visit our 106-year-old BARN and SUMMER KITCHEN filled with GOOD “STUFF”! ~ We’ve been HAPPENING for 20 YEARS! ~ An awesome country setting - an easy drive - and “once you’ve arrived you won’t want to leave”!

(612) 229-9878 9676 Babcock Ave. S. (1 mi S of 212 on Cty 81) Plato, MN 55370 OPEN: Wed.-Sat. 11-5 Saundra Schaitberger

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Norm's Antiques 421 Louisa St., • Hamburg, MN

(Located 1/2 block S of Baseball Park 1-1/2 blocks N of the Post Office)

(952) 467-3527

WINTER OPEN HOUSE NOV 25 - DEC 23 • M-Sat. 9-5; Sun. 12-5

• Beer & Bar Collectibles • Or By • Lighted Neon Signs & Pictures • Chance •Pottery: Roseville, McCoy, Shawnee• or • Vaseline & Depression Glass • Apptmt. (Call) Other Antiques & Collectibles.

Come in to the Treasure Chest . . .

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TREASURE CHEST ANTIQUES

Antiques • Collectibles • Primitives Glassware & Lots of Treasures

E WATER STRE T ANTIQUES An Old-fashioned Multi-dealer Shop Buy • Sell • Consign

240 Water Street • Jordan, MN 55352 Corner of Water Street & Broadway

~ Open ~

Open: Mon-Thurs: 10:30-1 • Fri-Sun: 10-5

Tuesday - Sunday: 10am - 5pm

(952)492-5005

Kathy: 612-916-9467 Chris: 612-669-8818

115 1st Street E. • Jordan, MN 55352 Radio Tubes & Tube Testing • Dennis & Rose

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Dolls, Bears & Artists Antique to Modern Dolls, Bears & Original Artists Show & Sale Sunday, November 6 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Mermaid Event Center in Mounds View, Minn. Admission, $5. A Madame Alexander Children under 12 doll in original dress years old, free. from the late 1950s The Mermaid lies relaxes with a newer off of I-35W at 2200 Christmas bear. County Road H. --PRESS RELEASE For information MOUNDS VIEW, call 612-669-1613 or MINN.--C Promotions log onto www. Plus is holding its fall CPromotonsPlus.com.

Baby boom trick-or-treaters, ready for a thrilling door-to-door evening.

mark “H.E. Luhrs” (the name of the firm’s Cont. from page 6 president) is a sure That’s due not only to identifier of Beistle their singular styling, pieces produced during Over 65 YEARS but also because Gurley the 1940s and ’50s. of Lighting pretty much cornered While vintage LAMPSHADES Expertise! the marked on seasonal Halloweenabilia Complete Selection wax novelties. And, remains today’s top • LAMPS All Styles among the best-known, draw, new decorative • LAMPSHADES and certainly most items incorporating Enhancing Your Lighting Heritage • FIXTURES carefully executed dievintage styling also REPRODUCTION 952-881-2636 VINTAGE & SALES cut hanging pieces are have many fans. Like 9911 Lyndale Ave S SERVICE those by the Beistle their vintage East & South of 35W at 98th St. TWIN CITIES in Company of compatriots, modern Open Five Days (CLOSED SUN. & MON.) BEST REPAIR Nicol Sayre Jack-o’-lantern man in vintage boot. Pennsylvania. The Halloween 14 in. h., $50-60. www.lampmender.com • lampmender@msn.com interpretations are definitely for collectors not adverse to treating themselves. On the Consignment Household Furnishings • Art and Antiques A Collective Presenting of Exceptional Quality • Estate Sales Conducted secondary market, a 221 Water St., Excelsior, MN 55331 • 952-470-0205 wire-skirted witch by Time Capsule Style 1800s-inspired artisan SPECIALIZING IN LAMPSHADES Located in the Excelsior Mill Through Nicol Sayre can reach a Glass & Fabric • Prints & 310Plains Water Street spellbinding $150. MN 55331 Bring Your Lamp for Fitting!Excelsior, Furnishings, thru FRI When October 31 OPEN 7 MON DAYS A WEEK 10am - 6pm HANDCRAFTS HOME Street 239 Water rolls around, there’s 952-474-7428 SAT ANTIQUE VINTAGE Jewelr y, GIFTS ACCESSORIESMN Excelsior, 10am - 5pm magic at work. FURNISHINGS Somehow, it’s 1960 all 952-474-5880 Art. 707 W. 34th Street Glass & Fabricover JEWELRY and ART again. Those MinneapoliS, Mn 55408 Prints & Plainscostumed kiddies are 3252 L yndaLe ave S. ThurSdAy - SATurdAy 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 612-827-8043 Bring Your once again ready to SPECIALIZING IN LAMPSHADES In the Lamp for make their way down Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-4 p.m. OTher TimeS by ChAnCe Or APPOinTmenT Historic White Castle #8 Street • 952-474-5880 9 239 cozyWater rooms of American & European antiques for Fitting! into the Jack-o’MinneapoLiS, Mn 55408 the discerning collector & decorator. lantern’s lair. They’ll MONDAY - SATURDAY be amazed. Astounded. 612-827-8043 10:30am - 5pm THE COUNTRY LOOK And maybe (just a little SUNDAY www.XcentricGoods.com in ANTIQUES 1-4pm (by chance or appt.) bit) frightened. 35E

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“Who ya gonna call?” The original Ghostbusters gang catch another pesky ghost! Complete action toy set, $150-200. Donald-Brian Johnson is the coauthor of numerous books on design and collectibles, including Postwar Pop, a collection of his columns, and an upcoming second volume. He still has his “Li’l Devil” Halloween costume.

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Halloween. What a boo-tiful occasion. Photo Associate: Hank Kuhlmann Halloween collectibles courtesy of Maureen Maher. They are among the rotating collections on display annually at “Omaha Collects,” hosted by the General Crook House Guild at Fort Omaha (NE). Details on the 2017 gathering can be found at: DouglasCoHistory.org

Zurko’s hosts 2 Illinois shows

--PRESS RELEASE GRAYSLAKE & WHEATON, ILL.-Zurko’s Midwest Promotions is proud to announce two October shows. The first, the Antique & Vintage Market will be held Saturday, October 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, October 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake, Ill. The address is 1060 E. Peterson Rd. Admission, $7. The second will be held Saturday, October 22 from 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton, Ill. Admission, $7.

Jack-o’-lantern man trapped within the wire skirts of a Nicol Sayre witch. 22 in. h., $125-150.

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Milwaukee Glass Show forced to cancel

last month for October 15 and 16 has been canceled. Anne Blackmore, spokesperson for the Depression Era Glass

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Seriously? Are there pots of gold at the end of a rainbow?

by Joan Sween It was Tuesday; Cindy and I worked the mall together on Tuesday. She started our day with a pronouncement, “I’m I mean, I’m bored. happy to be here and all, but there’s no excitement in our work day.” “So what are you thinking?” I asked. “A visit from Publisher’s Clearinghouse?” “No,” she said. “Just something a little different. Something a little daring.” Shortly thereafter a fresh-faced young man of about 20 or so came into the mall carrying a cardboard box sealed with tape. “Do you ladies buy antiques?” he asked.

She started our day with a pronouncement, “I’m bored. I mean, I’m happy to be here and all, but there’s no excitement in our work day.” “Is that what you’ve got in the box?” asked Cindy. “I don’t know. Maybe,” he said. “I bought this box of stuff at an auction sale.” “I’ll take it!” said Cindy. “How much do you want for it?” “Would $5, cash, be too much?” he asked. I threw Cindy a bugeyed look and a frantic eyebrow signal. Even for only $5, buying sight unseen was a careless way to do business. My hints didn’t work. “Don’t get your knickers in a twist,” said Cindy after the young

man had left. “I had fun gambling on the box. It’s the most fun I’ve had for weeks, and it only cost me $5.” While I remained untwisted, Cindy took the tape off the box and began taking things out one by one. She removed many pieces of pure junk, and then said, “Well what do you know?” as she reached into the box again and pulled out a natural green and white carved jade snuff bottle that I estimated to be worth somewhere between $15 and $20. “How’s that for excitement!” she crowed, reaching for a price guide. I was happy for Cindy’s good luck, but still had a lot of reservations when the next Tuesday the same fresh-faced young man walked in with a sealed box. “I bought another box of stuff at an auction sale,” he said. “How much?” said Cindy, pulling the box

toward her. Again, I bugged my eyes at her, but she wouldn’t even look. “I think this stuff is a bit better,” he said. “Would $10, cash, be too much?” As soon as he left, Cindy tore the tape off her box and began to lift out pieces of pure junk. Then, as she peered into the box, her hand dived in and pulled out a sterling silver candle snuffer of about a $40 value. “A-hah! A-hah! Who’s getting all the excitement now!” she squealed as she danced around. Next Tuesday, there was our fresh-faced young man with his sealed box again. “I don’t think you want this, he said bashfully to Cindy. I went to one of those fancy auctions and paid a lot for these items.” “How much?” said Cindy. “Would $500, cash,

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October 2016 Volume 26 Number 10 Page 13

• “Vintage, Collectible, & Antique Wonders” •

History in a bottle Be Our Guest

Steve Ketcham Guest Columnist

A labeled bottle and an embossed bottle of William Radam’s Microbe Killer; the embossing was painted to enhance readability. A trial in Minneapolis in 1913 determined that Microbe Killer’s claim to cure all kinds of diseases, clearly stated on the label, was fraudulent. The Minneapolis Sunday Tribune said the verdict was seen as “a triumph for the government and as the most important step toward the curbing of misbranded patent medicines that has ever been taken since the passage of the pure food and drug act in 1906.” The government chemist who testified at the trial would later file similar charges against the Microbe Killer in New York. An 1891 copy of Secret Nostrums and Systems by Charles W. Oleson, M.D., revealed that Microbe Killer was nothing more than red wine, sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid, and well water. (Photos by Steve Ketcham unless otherwise noted) R 3rd YEA

by Steve Ketcham Collecting early vessels, whether glass bottles or stoneware jugs, is a history lesson. These pieces of the past were often discarded after use, their first owners believing them to be empty. But in fact they are full of history, and the lessons they teach are usually not found in textbooks.

From the frontispiece of his 1884 book, a portrait of William Radam, inventor of Microbe Killer. Note how the History microscope on the table has a prominent presence; the two Cont. on page 14 could practically be in conversation.

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William Radam published his book, Microbes and the Microbe Killer in 1884. Over 300 pages, it might be the world’s longest infomercial. Radam tells how he treated and cured his own illness, thereby discovering Microbe Killer. He (conveniently) claimed the only cases his potion would not cure were those where the patient started using Microbe Killer too late. He insisted he could have cured the recently deceased Emperor Fredrick of Germany. He said none of his seven letters to the emperor were answered. Radam’s explanation: “Jealousy reigned among the physicians in attendance.”

History

Cont. from page 13

An impressive 1890 sales slip letterhead extols the greatness of The Wm. Radam Microbe Killer Co. The order was for five cases of Microbe Killer #2. According to the accounting at right, the product sold for $4 a case, making the order total $20.

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These stories emerge once the hunt for the vessel is finished and the hunt for the story behind the vessel begins. Among my favorite Red Wing pieces are jugs that mesh historically with antique bottles. Together they tell wonderful tales about 19th century nostrums and quackery. Some are short stories, some fill books. Here are a couple of stories involving a few of my favorite wings--jugs made at the potteries of Red Wing, Minn. William Radam’s Microbe Killer The 19th century saw an amazing number of quack

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The Old Times cures, tonics, elixirs, bitters, and remedies. Cont. from page 14 They were compounded medicines marketed to and sold by large coma very gullible panies and by corner American public. There druggists in burgs and were thousands of cities across the nation.

Keep Jug Tightly Corked / Wm. Radam’s / “Microbe Killer” / No. 2. This bullet shaped gallon jug is bottom signed “Minnesota Stoneware Company Red Wing Minn.” Similar jugs were made with the numbers 1 and 3 stamped on the shoulder. At least a dozen versions of Radam jugs are known. Three were made at Red Wing. At the peak of his success, Radam had 17 laboratories in the U.S., Canada, and Britain. An 1891 copy of Secret Nostrums and Systems by Charles W. Oleson, M. D., revealed that Microbe Killer was nothing more than red wine, sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid, and well water.

History

15 Almost always, these potions were contained in glass bottles holding anywhere from a few

History

Cont. on page 16

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A second version of the Microbe Killer jug, also made in Red Wing, features an unglazed shoulder onto which are embossed the words, “Wm. Radam’s Microbe Killer. The body of this funnel-topstyle gallon jug is salt glazed. The base is debossed “Red Wing Stoneware Co.”

The label on a Microbe Killer bottle justifie the production and promotion of three different Microbe Killer products by differentiating them according to strength: No. 1 for all diseases of a chronic but not malignant character, take a wine glassful four times a day, one-half hour before each meal and on retiring at night. No. 2 is stronger than No. 1 and is intended for patients of stronger constitution. It should be taken the same as No. 1 No. 3 is very strong and is intended to give quick relief in malignant, very painful and dangerous diseases, where quick action is necessary to save a life or relieve the patient from great pain. For diseases such as Choler, Yellow Fever, or Diphtheria, take one-half pint every one or two hours, using it at the same time as an injection and compress until improvement sets in; then take regular doses.

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Years Ago Antiques & Collectibles 1367 2nd Ave. (Downtown) (715) 822-4625 OPEN: Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm; Sun: 11am-3pm Mall; 20+ dealers selling a wide variety.

Time and Again Antique Mall & Estate Sales 606 2nd Street (Downtown Chetek) (715) 924-4000 • OPEN ALL YEAR! Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm; Sun: 11am - 5pm 35 Dealers • www.ChetekAntiques.com

AMERY - 54001 PhyllBea’s of Amery 845 Hwy 46 North • (1 mile north of downtown Amery - next to Super America.) OPEN: Sat: 10am-3pm; Sun: 11am-2pm Antiques, gifts & more - “All with a unique flair”. www.PhylBeasOfAmery.com & Facebook

Primrose Parlor Antiques 417 N Main Street • (715) 234-5849 OPEN: Tues-Sat: 10am - 5pm (Thru Mar) THEN Mon-Sat: 10am - 5pm (Summer hours) Charming Victorian structure; multi-dealer.

DALLAS - 54733 Amery

Old Farmers Mercantile Historic Farmers Store on Main Street (715) 837-1919 • OPEN: Fri & Sat: 9 - 5 MON-THURS - CALL FOR HOURS! Quality Antiques / Clocks / 100+ Tractors / Collectibles / Unique Homemade Items.

October 2016

The Old Times

Metzger was proud enough of his Dr. Bopp’s Bitters that he advertised it on his letterheads. No doubt the product contained a good dose of alcohol; most bitters did. Note that the letterhead also advertises “Cayo Coco Wine, The Great Blood Tonic.” What better way to increase the sale of wine than to promote it as having great medicinal qualities?

Let There Be Light Antiques

Wm. Radams / Microbe Killer. A third style Microbe Killer gallon jug (See page 15 for two more styles) is base embossed “Minnesota Stoneware Co. Red Wing Minn.” It features a dome-style top, unglazed and embossed “Wm. Radams / Microbe Killer.” The body is salt glazed.

History

Cont. from page 15

Specializing in: • Antique Lighting • Repairs & Restoration • Rewiring • Shades & Parts

ounces to a gallon or more. The majority had no genuine medicinal qualities. Most contained a dose of alcohol, and many were laced with narcotics

History

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Cont. on page 17

This Lewis L. Metzger Co. flyer repeats the word “bargain” and claims: “Dr. Bopp’s Hamburger Type Stomach Bitters $2.50 per Gallon. This is the very best Bitters sold in this country. We can recommend this fine Bitters as the best remedy for stomach and liver trouble.” Considering that the product is offered by a liquor dealer and likely contains around 20 percent alcohol (most bitters did), the promise of remedial benefits to the liver are bold indeed. Note that Metzger also offered his Uncle Mike Whiskey in gallon jugs in the promotion at the bottom of the page.

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The Old Times Lewis Metzger used this one-gallon size jug to contain his Dr. Bopp’s Hamburger Stomach Bitters, which he sold for $2.50 per gallon. It is bottom signed “Minnesota Stoneware Co. Red Wing, Minn.” A two gallon jug bearing the identical stamp is also known to exist. Metzger was born in Germany in 1858. He opened his St. Paul liquor business in 1902 after spending many years as a traveling salesman. Metzger was a mason. As of 1907, his residence was listed as 51 Avon St., St. Paul.

Metzger, Zein & Co. / Distillers, / St. Paul, Minn. / Sole Agents for the U. S. for / Dr. Bopp’s / Hamburger Stomach Bitters. Measuring one-half gallon in size, this stoneware jug is currently the only known example to feature advertising for Dr. Bopp’s Hamburger Stomach Bitters. Two larger versions, measuring one and two gallons, bear a nearly identical advertising stamp reading “Lewis L. Metzger,” but fail to mention Mr. Zien. Metzger and Zien were in business together in 1903, but by 1905, Lewis Metzger is listed alone in city directories. Research by Wisconsin bottle collectors Peter Mass and Tim Wolter found that Zien was one of several brothers involved in the liquor trade in Milwaukee and Duluth. The jug shown is bottom signed (embossed) “Minnesota Stoneware Red Wing Minnesota.” It is interesting to note that the Zien brothers sold Berliner Magen Bitters in amber bottles, but no bottles, embossed or paper labeled, are known for the Dr. Bopp’s brand.

History

Cont. from page 16

that went unregulated until the 20th Century. Stories abound of mountebanks growing rich selling such products. One especially successful quack was William Radam,

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300-page book, Microbes and the Microbe Killer, promoting his product. Microbe Killer was offered in large, amber bottles. In a stroke of marketing genius, Radam’s bottles were embossed with the

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The Old Times image of a man doing claim, “Kills All battle with a skeleton, Diseases.” beneath which was The amber bottles embossed the boastful were just the beginning.

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Fergus Falls

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Alexandria

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October 2016

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Metzger marketed Dr. Bopp’s Bitters in stoneware jugs, but most bitters came in glass bottles. Some bitters came in fancy bottles with exclusive, patented designs. Here is a bottle patented in 1897 that contained George Benz and Sons Appetine Bitters. To its right is the bottle used by P. J. Bowlin to market his Digestine Bitters. Like Metzger, both Benz and Bowlin were St. Paul liquor dealers before Prohibition.

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United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Gallon-size stoneware jugs were ordered from numerous potteries. Three different versions of Microbe Killer jugs were produced in Red Wing, one by Red Wing Stoneware Company and two by Minnesota Stoneware Company. Dr. Bopp’s Hamburger Stomach Bitters Among the most popular of the patent medicines were the medicinal bitters. The

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CALENDAR Editor’s Note: Calendar listings are published free of charge. Space preference is given to advertisers. Listings in bold type have paid display advertisements in The Old Times, and page numbers (if in this issue) are given. Please look for these ads, (either in this issue or the previous issue), for additional information. To be included in the calendar simply mail information to: The Old Times, P.O. Box 411, Sauk Centre, MN 553780411, or email the listing to Paul@TheOldTimes.com. The deadline for calendar listings is the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication. Because of the possibility of cancellations, we recommend that readers confirm the scheduling of an event before traveling any distance. Club information in the Club Directory is published on a rotating basis as space is available.\

GRAYSLAKE, IL: ChicagolandZ Premiere Monthly Antique Market. Sponsored by Zurko Promotions. Saturday and Sunday, October 8th & 9th. Saturday: 9am-4pm; Sunday: 9am-3pm. Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd. Admission: $7. Info.: (715)526-9769 or www. ZurkoPromotions.com. Page 11.

JORDAN/SHAKOPEE, MN: The Little Red Barn and The Hen House - Annual Fall Sale. Held four weekends in the fall. Third 2016 weekend: September 30th, and October 1st & 2nd. Friday & Saturday: 9am-5pm; Sunday: Noon-4pm. 850 Country Trail West, (Highway 282). Info and photos: www.facebook.com/LittleRedBarn.CBrueck.

OCTOBER 10, 2016 - OCTOBER 16, 2016

OCTOBER 3, 2016 - OCTOBER 9, 2016

MILWAUKEE, WI: ** PLEASE NOTE **: Due to the unexpected closure and cancellation of their venue, THE 40th ANNUAL MILWAUKEE’S DEPRESSION ERA GLASS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Info.: (414)551-2017 or email amblackmore@yahoo.com. Page 11.

VICTORIA, MN: Antiques Worthwhile. A monthly market held the first Thursday, Friday, and Saturday each month. October 6th, 7th, & 8th. Thursday & Friday: 10am-6pm; Saturday: 10am-5pm. 1855 80th Street (just west of the Holiday gas station on Hwy. 5). Info.: (952)283-1730. Page 7.

OCTOBER 17, 2016 - OCTOBER 23, 2016 MAJOR ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES SHOWS / SALES / MARKETS SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 - OCTOBER 2, 2016 CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI: 1st Annual Chippewa Falls Antique Show & Sale. Sponsored by the Northern Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Association. Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1st. Friday: 9am - 5pm; Saturday: 9am - 4pm. Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, Exhibition Hall C, 225 Edward Street. Admission: $5 (Good for both days). FREE Parking. Food Available. Info.: (715)617-4310. Page 24. ST. PAUL, MN: Prime Promotions’ Minnesota Antique Spectacular. Saturday & Sunday, October 1st and 2nd; Sat: 8am-6pm, Sun: 10am-4pm. Indoors and Outdoors at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Grandstand and Racetrack (on Snelling Ave. 3 mi. N of I-94 and 2 mi. S of State Hwy 36). Admission: $6. For information call: (612)961-3401 or visit www.MNAntiqueShows.com Page 12. BISMARCK, ND: Crying Hill Antiques’ Bismarck Fall Antiques Show. Saturday and Sunday, October 1st & 2nd. Sat: 9am-5pm; Sun: 9am-4pm. Burleigh County 4H Building, 3715 E Bismarck Expressway. Admission: Saturday: $3; Sunday: FREE. Info.: (701)226-8122 or daleks@earthlink.net. Page 1. MEDINA, MN: Dolls & Toys & Bears OH MY! 7th Annual Fall Doll Show & Sale. Sponsored by Shows by Bernadette. Sunday, October 2nd, 10am to 4pm. Medina Entertainment Center, 500 Highway 55. Admission: Adults $5; Kids 12 and under FREE. Info.: (239)282-9499, email: Dolls_toys_bears_ ohmy@yahoo.com or visit www.DollsToysBearsOhMy.com OCTOBER 3, 2016 - OCTOBER 9, 2016 MAPLEWOOD, MN: 43rd Annual Guzzle ‘N Twirl Beer & Brewery Collectibles Show. Sponsored by the North Star Chapter of the Beer Can Collectors Association. Saturday, October 8th, 9am-3pm. Aldrich Arena, 1850 White Bear Ave. Admission: $5. Info.: Mike at (651)451-3786 or www. NorthStarChapter.com. Page 11.

Auction & Estate Sale Calendar The Old Times Auction & Estate Sale Calendar is a listing of auctions and estate sales advertised in The Old Times. The listing includes the location of the sale, the company name, the type of auction or sale and the page on which the advertisement can be found in this issue. (If no page is listed the advertisement appeared in the previous month’s issue.) October 3, 2016 Monday 6:00 pm St. Paul, MN– Luther Auctions Estate & Antique Auction– P 21 October 6, 2016 Thursday 5:30 pm Cannon Falls, MN– A New Day Auctions Estate Consignment Auction– P 21 October 10, 2016 Monday 6:00 pm St. Paul, MN– Luther Auctions Estate & Antique Auction– P 21 October 20, 2016 Thursday 5:30 pm Cannon Falls, MN– A New Day Auctions Estate Consignment Auction– P 21 October 24, 2016 Monday 6:00 pm St. Paul, MN– Luther Auctions Fine Art & Antiques Auction– P 21 October 29, 2016 Saturday 9:00 am Rochester, MN– Olmsted County Fairgrounds John Kruesels Gen. Mdse. & Auction Co. Michael Dammen collection+other area estates Art, Antiques & Collectibles Auction– P 24

MINNEAPOLIS, MN: A Gathering of Friends Antique Market. Thursday through Sunday, October 20th, 21st 22nd, & 23rd. Thurs & Fri: 9am-8pm, Sat: 9am-6pm, Sun: 10am3pm. 6010 Lyndale Ave South (Bachman’s Flagship Store at 60th & Lyndale Ave South in Minneapolis). FREE Admission and FREE Parking. Info.: www.AGatheringOfFriends.net or (513)324-3733. Page 11. AMANA, IA: The Modern Collector’s Market. Friday Saturday & Sunday, October 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. Friday 5pm-8pm; Saturday 9am-4pm, and Sunday 10am-4pm. Located at the Amana RV Park Event Center on Highway 151. Admission: Early Bird (Friday night): $20; Saturday & Sunday: $4 Info.: Cindy (319)622-3539 or Facebook/ The Modern Collectors Market. Page 12 WEST FARGO, ND: Crying Hill Antiques’ West Fargo Fall Antiques Show. Saturday and Sunday, October 22nd & 23rd. Sat: 9am-5pm; Sun: 9am-4pm. The Ag Building at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, 1805 W Main Avenue. Admission: Saturday: $3; Sunday: FREE. Info.: (701)667-8894 or daleks@earthlink.net. Page 1. WHEATON, IL: Zurko Promotions’ “Haunted Halloween Flea Market”. Saturday October 22nd, 3pm to 12am (come in costume). DuPage County Fairgrounds, County Farm And Manchester. Admission: $7. Info.: (715)526-9769 or www. ZurkoPromotions.com. Page 11. OCTOBER 31, 2016 - NOVEMBER 6, 2016 WAUKESHA, WI: Lake Country Antique Show. November 4th, 5th, & 6th; Fri. 5pm-9pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am4pm. Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Road, (I-94 Exit 294 (Hwy J), then south 1 mi. to Northview Rd, then 1/2 mile to show entrance). Admission: Adults $8; Children (15 and under) FREE. Tickets valid all three days. Catered Food & Desserts; Friday Night cash bar. Info.: (262)968-4913 or www.AntiquesCenterAtWales.com. Page 15. MOUNDS VIEW, MN: Antique To Modern Dolls, Bears, & Original Artists Show & Sale. Sponsored by C Promotions Plus. Sunday, November 6th, 10am - 3:30pm. Mermaid Event Center, 2200 County Road H (Just off 35W on County Road H & Highway 10). Admission: Adults: $5; Under 12: FREE. Info.: (612)669-1613 or www.CPromotionsPlus.com. Page 11. NOVEMBER 7, 2016 - NOVEMBER 13, 2016 BLOOMINGTON, MN: Twin City Postcard Club Fall Show. Saturday & Sunday, November 12th & 13th; Sat: 9am-6pm, Sun: 9am-3pm. Bloomington Armory, 3300 W 98th St. - (2 blks. E. of France Ave. on 98th St. OR use the 98th St. exit from I-35W., turn West). Admission: $4; (Club members:: $3); Info.: Dave Johnson (651)426-3573 or www.TwinCityPostcardClub. com. Page 11. GRAYSLAKE, IL: ChicagolandZ Premiere Monthly Antique Market. Sponsored by Zurko Promotions. Saturday and Sunday, November 12th & 13th. Saturday: 9am-4pm; Sunday: 9am-3pm. Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd. Admission: $7. Info.: (715)526-9769 or www. ZurkoPromotions.com. Page 11. NOVEMBER 14, 2016 - NOVEMBER 20, 2016 WHEATON, IL: Zurko Promotions’ Wheaton Antique & Vintage Market. Saturday November 20th, 8am to 3pm. DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W Manchester (County Farm And Manchester). Admission: $5; Early Buyers at 6am: $10. FREE Parking. Food available all day. Info.: (715)5269769 or www.ZurkoPromotions.com. Page 11. MONTHLY MARKETS & OCCASIONAL SALES SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 - OCTOBER 2, 2016 VICTORIA, MN: Antiques Worthwhile. A monthly market held the first Thursday, Friday, and Saturday each month. During the Ryder Cup Golf Tournament being held in Chaska Antiques Worthwhile will hold a special market from Tuesday, September 27th through Sunday, October 2nd; 10am-6pm each day. 1855 80th Street (just west of the Holiday gas station on Hwy. 5). Info.: (952)283-1730. Page 7.

FINLAYSON, MN: Black Pony Rustics, Occasional Sale. Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, October 7th, 8th, and 9th; 8:30am to 4:30pm all three days. 1941 Dixon Line Road (I35, Exit 195; west on 18 to 34; north on 34 to Dixon Line Rd.; west on Dixon Line Rd.) Info.: (320)279-3817 or facebook. com/Black Pony Rustics. OCTOBER 10, 2016 - OCTOBER 16, 2016 APPLE VALLEY, MN: Haupt Antiek Market: A “Moonlight Madness” Pre-Sale & Party. Wednesday, October 12th, 5pm8pm. 7570 147th St W, Apple Valley, MN. Info.: (651)329-3871; or Deb@HauptAntiek.com, or www.HauptAntiek.com. Page 7. APPLE VALLEY, MN: Haupt Antiek Market: “Harvest Moon Market”. October 13th, 14th, 15th & 16th. Thurs: 9am-8pm, Fri: 9am-7pm, Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 11am-4pm. 7570 147th St W, Apple Valley, MN. Info.: (651)329-3871; or Deb@ HauptAntiek.com, or www.HauptAntiek.com. Page 7. JORDAN/SHAKOPEE, MN: The Little Red Barn and The Hen House - Annual Fall Sale. Held four weekends in the fall. Fourth 2016 weekend: October 14th, 15th, & 16th. Friday & Saturday: 9am-5pm; Sunday: Noon-4pm. 850 Country Trail West, (Highway 282). Info and photos: www.facebook.com/LittleRedBarn.CBrueck. OCTOBER 17, 2016 - OCTOBER 23, 2016 AMANA, IA: Fall Open House in the Amana colonies. Friday Saturday & Sunday, October 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. Regular business hours all three days. I-80, Exit 225, then 10 miles north on Hwy 151 Info.: Cindy (319)622-3539 or wwwAmanaColonies.com. Page 12 OCTOBER 24, 2016 - OCTOBER 30, 2016 FRIDLEY, MN: Toy Car Swap Meet / Toy Show. Presented by Slot Car Underground. Saturday, October 29; 12 Noon to 3pm. VFW Post 363, 1040 Osborne Rd NE, (just west of Hwy 65). Admission: $3; (Early Bird at 11:00am $5). Info.: (612)6362450 or (763)588-2548 or SlotCarUnderground@gmail.com. OCTOBER 31, 2016 - NOVEMBER 6, 2016 VICTORIA, MN: Antiques Worthwhile. A monthly market held the first Thursday, Friday, and Saturday each month. November 3rd, 4th, & 5th. Thursday & Friday: 10am-6pm; Saturday: 10am-5pm. 1855 80th Street (just west of the Holiday gas station on Hwy. 5). Info.: (952)283-1730. Page 7. SPECIAL EVENTS / MEETINGS / CONVENTIONS EXHIBITS / MUSEUMS / GALLERIES MINNEAPOLIS, MN: The American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Avenue, was founded in 1929 by Swedish newspaper publisher Swan J.Turnblad. The Turnblad mansion, which houses the Institute, is on the National Register of Historic Places. For information about hours, exhibits and programs, call (612) 871-4907. ST. PAUL, MN: The mission of the Minnesota Museum of American Art is to showcase art of the past and present, unleash the creative potential of our community, and inspire the artist in us all. The Minnesota Museum of American Art is located in St. Paul at 141 East 4th Street (on the corner of 4th and Robert Streets). Hours are Thurs: 11am - 6pm; Sat & Sun:10am - 4pm. Admission is FREE. For more information, call 651-797-2571 or visit www.mmaa.org. ALL OF MINNESOTA: The Minnesota Chapter (OT Lang #20) of the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors is looking for new members. Founded in 1943, The National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Inc. (NAWCC) is a nonprofit scientific organization that serves as a unique educational, cultural, and social resource for its membership and the public at large. Members include hobbyists, students, educators, casual collectors, and professionals in related retail and manufacturing trades. The one common bond (and main membership requirement) is a fascination with the art and science of timekeeping (horology).The Minnesota “OT Lang” Chapter sponsors bi-monthly get-togethers that are held at area restaurants and include a meeting, silent auctions, and a forum for information sharing. The club also sponsors an annual Clock & Watch Auction that includes a large variety of items of horological interest. Dealers are welcome. For more information go to www.NAWCC.org or email: JJWinkels1@ msn.com or DHanson@mninter.net.

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CLASSIFIED ADS CAROUSEL HORSE Wood, carved by Allan Herschell, Co. circa 1930. $995. Others available from $995 up. Call Ron (641)9901485. (FWS) TELEPHONES: Over 85 different, genuine 1892-1983, parts, restorations. FREE Catalogue: We now offer our entire business for sale. phonecoinc@aol. com; (608)582-4124; www.phonecoinc.com. (5) PRIMITIVE TO PRACTICAL: Red Wing Crock SALE! Toledo Lollipop Scales, Large Amount Of Militaria And Vintage Ammo. Many Beer Signs. Large Amount Of Decorative Collectibles For Everyone. Ask for DDS Areas - Gateway Antique Mall, Rogers MN (763)-4288286. Check Out Our Internet Store: stores. ebay.com/ThreeRiversVariety. (7) ANTIQUE HARDWARE, lights, doors, etc. for older homes. 2,000 sq. ft. of stuff. Also, furniture hardware. NORTHWEST ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE, 981 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN. (651)644-9270 or email: pmanly8376@ aol.com (TFN) WANTED

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B A C K W O O D S ANITQUES AT EXIT 55, Fergus Falls, MN is looking for Quality Dealers wanting to rent booth space. Friendly, small, multi-dealer shop located right on Interstate I-94 at exit 55. (218)280-9185. (0)

JOE’S CHANDELIER CLEANING, LLC. Chandelier cleaning, rewiring, & repair services. Insured. Free local estimates. Joe Schwab, Proprietor. (651)338-9515 or jschwab22@comcast. net. (3)

KANE COUNTY ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE FLEA MARKET. “Best in the Midwest or Anywhere.” Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, Illinois 60174 (between Route 38 and Route 64). 1st Sunday of every month

FLOOR SPACE OR CABINET AVAILABLE. Established shop sells a wide variety of goods: antiques, vintage, MCM and new. Seeking experienced dealer able to work duty days. Finds On Broadway, Robbinsdale, MN. Email: celshah@aol.com or call: (612) 801-5707. (0)

CONGRATULATIONS

JORDAN / SHAKOPEE, MN: THE LITTLE RED BARN and THE HEN HOUSE - Annual Fall Sale. Two great weekends: September 30th, October 1st, 2nd, and October 14th, 15th, 16th. Friday & Saturday: 9am-5pm; Sunday: Noon-4pm. 850 Country Trail West, (Highway 282). Info & Photos: www.facebook.com/LittleRedBarn.CBrueck. (0)

ANTIQUES ON MAINSTREET, 913 Mainstreet in Hopkins has booth space available 11/1. For info. call (952)931-2144. (0) CANING & WICKER REPAIR CHAIR CANING, wicker repair, rush and seat weaving. Only 1 hour from Minneapolis. FREE Estimates. Debbie (507)964-5887, DebGaryW@gmail. com. (0)

COLLECTORS CORNER, would like to welcome our newest members, Tamara and Jeff of PEACOCK PRESENCE. They are adding a fabulous selection of jewelry, authentic military collectibles, and many surprises daily. Stop in and say, “HI!”. Downtown Fergus Falls. (0)

BLACK PONY RUSTICS OCCASIONAL SALE! October 7th, 8th, 9th. 1941 Dixon Line Rd, Finlayson, MN (I-35 to Exit #195). Info.: (320)279-3817. Find us on Facebook. (0)

and preceding Saturday afternoon. NEXT SHOWS: October 1st & 2nd and November 5th & 6th. Sat: Noon 5pm; Sun: 7am - 4pm. Admission: $5 each day. Children 12 and under FREE with parents. Parking FREE. Information: (630)3772252 or www.KaneCountyFleaMarket. com. (TFN)

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--PRESS RELEASE MAPLEWOOD, MINN.--Hundreds of breweriana enthusiasts will gather at the Aldrich Arena in Maplewood, Minn., on Saturday, October 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the annual Guzzle

Beer collector show on tap

’N Twirl Show & Sale sponsored by the North Star Chapter of the Beer Can Collectors of America. This beer-lover’s show and sale is one of the largest in the Midwest, drawing some 150 dealers from across

the country. They will bring a vast assortment of beer collectibles, ranging from pre-1900 beer bottles, mugs, glasses, and signs to newer neon lights. Trays, openers, kegs, cases, coasters, and corkscrews will be for

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A bottle of Sloe Gin imported from London nearly 100 years ago. (Photo courtesy of the Hennepin History Museum.)

sale as well. If it was produced by or for an American brewery, especially the past and present breweries of the Midwest, this is the place to look for it. Chairman Dave Wendl says, “Be it a pre-Prohibition beer tray or a glowing neon light for behind the bar, collectors are likely to find that special beer

collectible at Guzzle ’N Twirl.” There will be no beer for sale at the event. The Aldrich Arena is located at 1850 White Bear Ave. Admission, $5. Call Mike Mullally at 651-451-3786 or visit www. NorthStarChapter.com for more information.

History

Cont. from page 19

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majority contained at least 20 percent alcohol, boosting their popularity. The thousands of different bitters marketed during the 19th Century were concocted by large companies, corner druggists, and liquor merchants. In St. Paul, liquor dealer George Benz offered Appetine Bitters, P. J. Bowlin sold Digestine Bitters, and Lewis Metzger marketed Dr. Bopp’s Hamburger Stomach Bitters. With a good dose of alcohol as the foundation of most bitters, it follows that preProhibition liquor firms would get into the unregulated business of selling booze as medicine. Just mix up some roots and herbs with alcohol and water and call it medicine. In the case of the Digestine and Appetine brands,

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Dime Remedy Company Vegetable Tonic Bitters. This quart sized “fancy jug” (a name used by Red Wing Stoneware Company) is bottom signed with a simple “RWSW” stamped into the clay. However, we know more about the company that made the jug than we do about the company that produced its contents. A thorough search of the Minneapolis city directories was conducted while the Minnesota bottle clubs were preparing Volume 2 of The Bottles, Breweriana, and Advertising Jugs of Minnesota 1850-1920, edited by Ron Feldhaus. No mention of the Dime Remedy Company was found, nor has a bottle bearing this brand name ever been found.

fancy bottles increased the appeal of the product, making it easier to spot on the drug store or liquor store shelf. Dr. Bopp’s was offered in half-gallon, gallon, and two-gallon stoneware jugs. Only a few bitters were ever marketed in such jugs. Furthermore, no Dr. Bopp’s bottles are known, making the jugs all the more interesting. All known Dr. Bopp’s jugs were made by Minnesota

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Paints and Stains

October 2016

Friends gather at Bachmann’s

Deathblow: The Encore Killer Always Returns. She is also an accomplished playwright whose works include the drama, The First Woman, referring to Mary Surratt, who became the first woman executed by the U.S. government after being convicted of aiding in President Lincoln’s assassination.

Dealer’s Choice Cont. from page 11

with his cash, and Cindy began lifting pieces of pure junk out of the box, humming happily to herself, confident she would eventually find the treasure piece. Finally she had everything out, and frowned into the empty box. “What have you got?” I asked. “A box full of pure junk,” she said. “What are you going to do?” I asked. “I’m going to never wish for excitement again,” she said. Foley © 2016 Joan Sween

--PRESS RELEASE and Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 MINNEAPOLISp.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. -A Gathering of Friends to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Antiques Market is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. again teaming up with Bachmann’s is Bachmann’s to present located at 6010 Lyndale its four-day fall show Ave. S. in Minneapolis. that will run Thursday, Dealers keep their October 20, through shelves stocked with A Gathering of Friends Sunday, October 23. industrial, primitives, makes for many 6-16-09 Hours are Thursday cottage, architectural, treasures.

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THE VINTAGE JEWELRY COLLECTION

12860 Main St • Rogers, MN 55374

I-94 Exit 207 (3 blks S) • 20 min. from the Cities

October 2016

The Old Times

ANTIQUES AUCTION

Fender Mustang

9:00 a.m., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2016 BUILDING 35, OLMSTED COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

ROCHESTER, MN

Preview: 2:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, October 28, and from 8:00 a.m. on auction day. We are offering art, antiques & collectibles from the private lifetime collection of the late Michael Dammen, longtime Rushford, MN., collector and dealer, and merchandise from two area estates. We will sell from two rings for much of the day. Take advantage of the preview time – there are a lot of small items to inspect!

Visit www.kruesel.com to view hundreds of photos and to obtain information about online bidding. Works of art: approx. 200 works of framed art -- oils, watercolors, pastels, etchings, block prints – incl. original paintings signed by American artists Walter Ufer (1876-1936), Carl W. Rawson (1884-1970), Homer Gordon Davisson (1866-1957), David Stirling (1887-1971), Alethea H. Platt (1861-1932), Morley Hicks (1877-1959), Robert Landry (1921-1991), Rupert Kilgore (1910-1971), Elmar S. Berge (1892-1956) & others; Victorian oils; original pastel Old Style beer advertising scene; limited edition bronze sculpture 63/100 entitled Stallion by Eli Hopkins; Native American: pottery by L. Martinez, Loretto Yemez, Petra, Corina Ortiz, Rosy Mora, T.N. Zinao, D.D. Jemez, Agnes Woods & others; approx.. 150 pcs. of Nemadji pottery; baskets; small rugs; arrowheads. Jewelry & watches: gold, silver, enamel, copper, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish & Mexican jewelry pcs.; mid-century costume jewelry; hundreds of men’s wrist watches, incl. 100 in running condition, 30 in 10K, 14K, & 18K gold, makers such as Bulova, Glycine, Vacum, Girard Perregaux, Longines, Glashutte, Tissot, Juvenia, Gevril Cortland, Universal Geneva, Wittenauer, Eterna-matic, Hilton, Elgin, Omega, Helbros, Hamilton & others; Rolex Geneve GMT, Oyster Perpetual Date Submariner wrist watches, Rolex C. Busherer’s Lucerne pocket watch; watch chains & fobs; pen knives, buckle collection; money clips, earrings, brooches, cuff links, gold scrap, necklaces & more. Gibson Model B-25

Musical: approx.. 30 musical instruments, incl. guitars by Gibson, Martin, Stewart, Fender, Stella, Oahu & others; violins & bows; Russian balalaika & zither; clarinets; xylophone. Pottery & art glass: pottery examples by Rookwood, Moorcroft, Weller, Roseville, Red Wing, Hull & others; art glass, incl. Murano Venetian, cameo, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Baccarat & more. Photographica: framed photographic prints (several signed) by American photographers Roland W. Reed (18641934), Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952), Ray Atkeson (1907-1990), F.J. Haynes (1853-1921), Alva L. Dorn (1911-1997), Stan Kershaw & others; large early photographic print by H.H. Bennett (1843-1908) of WI. Dells; early views of Yellowstone (incl. a c. 1903 photo journal), Mt. Rushmore & Glacier Park; several Glacier National Park photos by T.J. Hileman (1882-1945), women on burros at Gate to the Garden of the Gods; photo by Jack Sullivan of a 25’ phallic stone formation; 100+ stereo cards of winter, summer, Niagara Falls, WI. Dells, Yosemite, by E. & H.T. Anthony & Co., H.H. Bennett, I.T. Relling & Co.; several hundred 3x4, 4x5 & 5x7 glass negatives of houses, rivers & bluffs, people, boats & ships, patriotic, floods, Beaver Dam, WI., St. Ansgar, IA., State Line Depot, tornados, wagons, etc.; approx.. 3 doz. 1850’s-era cased daguerreotype portraits, incl. man w/ accordion & boy w/ dog; photos of 1960’s regional bands, incl. Satisfactions, Jimmy Kaye & the Coachmen; many vintage & Victorian original photos; Radios & stereo equipment: approx.. 100 radios, tuner amps, turn tables, reel-to-reel, speakers, shortwave sets by National, Collins, Hallicrafters, Transoceanics, table- and floor-model radios, early D.C. & A.C. sets, transistor portables. Miscellaneous: cork top table by Paul Frankl (1886-1958); pr. of brass candlesticks by Jessie M. Preston (1873-1942); 1825 land grant signed by John Quincy Adams; buttons; fountain pens; glass paperweights; hundreds of books, incl. reference, coffee table, world travel, westerns, outdoors, fishing, art, opera & many other topics; 2 sets of sterling flatware; 300+ pen & pencil sets, many in orig. boxes & w/ gold nibs & desk sets; 12 oriental rugs (from 3x5 to 5x8 in size). Moorcroft

Stradivarious Artist Violin Homer Gordon Davisson (American, 1866-1957)

Walter Ufer (American, 1876-1936) Roland W. Reed (1864-1934) Auction arranged & conducted by John Kruesel’s General Merchandise & Auction Co. 22 - 3rd St. SW, Rochester, MN. 55902. Phone (507) 289-8049 or fax (507) 289-8602. Auctioneers: John Kruesel, Mike Anderson, Lowell Gilbertson, John Schultz, Isaac Schultz and John Schultz. Descriptions are subject to error. Not responsible for accidents. Statements made day of sale take precedence over printed material.

Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952)

Paul Frankl

Rolex

Auctioneering

Carl W. Rawson (American, 1884-1970)

Petra Santa Clara

Jessie M. Preston

Terms: Cash, Visa or Mastercard; no checks unless you are personally known to auction company -- checks must be accompanied with photo ID and current bank letter of reference stating purchasing limit (which becomes the property of the auction company). 10% buyer’s premium on all purchases. ALL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED DAY OF AUCTION.