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26/03/2021 11:58 am
My memory was jogged when I saw this story below that shared how magazines back in the day would have contests and raffles for people to "Win A Car".
Back in 1962, a CLARK GAS STATION in our neighborhood offered a chance to win a BRAND NEW 1962 CHEVROLET BEL AIR HARDTOP.
They had an actual '62 Chevy Bel Air Hardtop parked in front of the station. The contest was set up so that every time a costumer filled up his gas tank, his/her name was tossed in a big barrel. Then there would be a drawing and the name drawn would win the car. They used to actually promote this "Win A Car" contest on the local nightly news program. I always hoped my Dad would win. I also remember that I learned that there were many rules and qualifications beyond just having your name in the barrel. The winner had to be over age 21, be a licensed driver, and was responsible for all taxes on the car if they won. Fun memory!
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
26/03/2021 12:44 pm
win one o` them cars,score a FREE monkey......then hit the road to fame,fortune and a life of adventure
Topic starter
26/03/2021 12:59 pm
@john-barry, LOL, they could give a miniature monkey away with a "Smart Car". 
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
John Kuvakas and John Kuvakas reacted
26/03/2021 6:58 pm
@john-barry How could anyone turn down a free monkey....especially a miniature....WOW! And look...this one talks too.
26/03/2021 7:53 pm
@john-barry How could anyone turn down a free monkey....especially a miniature....WOW! And look...this one talks too.
a "60 minutes" segment revealed that the monkey was only taught the one phrase "Will you give me a home?"....so,,,,,,not quite as impressive as it would seem
Topic starter
26/03/2021 8:34 pm
@john-barry How could anyone turn down a free monkey....especially a miniature....WOW! And look...this one talks too.
a "60 minutes" segment revealed that the monkey was only taught the one phrase "Will you give me a home?"....so,,,,,,not quite as impressive as it would seem
But John, if the monkey is trainable, it could learn more by watching its owner. Remember the saying, "Monkey see, monkey do?".
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
26/03/2021 8:40 pm
@john-barry Damn....these miniature talking monkey-in-a-teacup scams are so prevalent these days. A person doesn't know what to believe anymore.
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26/03/2021 9:06 pm
Due to the veritable plethora of monkeys blatantly discarded into their capture stations, the immensely popular “turn in a pet / get a reward” Vending Machine Company was forced out of business in the Summer of 1954.
Passers-by would report anguished cries of "Will you give me a home?" emanating from the kiosks at all hours of day and night.
George Schire and George Schire reacted
27/03/2021 9:31 am
@john-barry I can see where this pet deposit system could be problematic and, in relation to the subject monkeys, could result in many broken teacups.
john barry and john barry reacted
27/03/2021 10:04 am
at peak collection times Jack,you never saucered such a mess!!!
27/03/2021 11:54 am
We aint gettin` no more Free Monkeys
Unwilling to slip quietly into obscurity,Tiapgar Vending Inc made an ill fated attempt to circumvent the public image of what had come to be known as the "kiosks of horrors".Corner mailboxes were,in retrospect,NOT the ideal way to go.
The Postmaster Sergeant (this was a LONG time ago) issued a cease and desist order soon after this photo was taken.
John Kuvakas and John Kuvakas reacted
27/03/2021 1:23 pm
@john-barry Quite right JB; it was The Proclamation Prohibiting Pussy Postage.
That was it !!!!!.......also,over long weekends,the cat a logs would begin to accumulate
28/03/2021 12:09 pm
@john-barry Yes indeed; some postal outlets were littered with them. It gave postal authorities paws to withdraw their stamp of approval on the practice as it was just too wasteful; all factors consiturd.
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