amylsacks' photos with the keyword: boat

Ancient cats, and one of them found its way into this now almost-ancient paper collage I made back in the day . From the April issue of Good Housekeeping magazine.

Later, he'd go to work for Ty-D-Bowl to please his AA sponsor.

I always kept my War Bonds under the mattress, too. Safest place for them. :D From the May issue of Motion Picture Hollywood magazine.

Shrimp boats?! Then where's my girl Slappy Squirrel?! From the March issue of Farm Journal magazine.

No handwriting or postmarks on the back. I've guessed at the time period, based on other, similar cards I've seen on other sites. Text says only: "Union Postale Universelle, Post Card, Made In China." Enlarged to show detail.

Ah, the good old days-- before life jackets and helicopter parents. :p

I was gonna' book a ride on The S.S. President Reagan, but no one could recall its itinerary. From the March 31st issue of The New Yorker .

"Ever taste a cranberry frappe? What? You haven't? Well, let me tell you, you've really missed something in life. I know because I just smacked my lips over one and can truthfully testify that it's about the tastiest concoction that ever slid over my palate..."

A flying steamboat? James Bond must be checking in.

Signed by "H.B. Christian", on textured paper. The inside has a Christmas tree-shaped printing of the words: "A Wish For A Mele Kalikimaka And A Very Happy New Year From..." (Shown slightly larger than original size.)

Sorry I left out the Tuna Mornay, the Tuna Corn Casserole, the Tuna Club House Sandwich, the Salmon Stuffed Peppers, the Salmon Fondue, and assorted other marvels. A higher power convinced me that the world wasn't yet ready.

Nothing says "delicious and nutritious" like androgynous stinging creatures hanging around the salad bowl! Front and back covers, plus clippings from a 24-page promo published by Columbia River Packers Association, Inc., Astoria, Oregon.

Heh. They said "Pleasure Boat." Heh heh. From the March issue of Field & Stream magazine.

Making sailcloth double as lunch: truly a lost art.

What explains the look of deep calm on the faces of Our Heroes? Is it: A) The pesky tourists are all whooping it up on some other island this week. B) Their pomade was paid for by the photographer. C) That giant mutant pineapple will feed all their families for at least two months. D) Thanks to Canoe-Makers Local 56, cross-marketers were not allowed to make them set sail in a boat made from old cardboard boxes (see page 18). E) All of the above. From the February issue of Everywoman's magazine.

"Star-Kist Means Tender, Tasty Tuna Every Time!"

"Use Star-Kist Tuna All-Ways: Main Dishes, Salads, Sandwiches... " Front and back covers of a 24-page promo published by The French Sardine Company: "Packers of Star-Kist Tuna many other related products..." More interesting ephemera and other info on this company (which didn't change its name to Star-Kist until 1952) can be found at San Pedro: Block By Block . I'm assuming that's where this booklet originated. Thanks, SPBXB.

I remember an article claiming that beer used to make a drink called "The Flaming Doctor Pepper Drop" should be "especially cheap and foul." This brand was mentioned by name. That's literally all I know about it.