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Posted: 03 Jun 2013

Taken: 03 Jun 2013

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Don't Wait for a Hearse to Take You to Church

Don't Wait for a Hearse to Take You to Church
A rather macabre message on a National Refining Company "boy with slate" label that advertised En-Ar-Co Motor Oils and White Rose Gasoline.

Deborah Lundbech, , Smiley Derleth, and 3 other people have particularly liked this photo

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 Alan Mays
Alan Mays club
Thanks! Although I hadn't encountered him before, the Boy Holding a Slate was evidently a popular advertising figure for the National Refining Company.
11 years ago.
 Alan Mays
Alan Mays club
Thanks for all your comments and faves!
11 years ago.

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