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Those Red Plaque Disclosing Tablets
WebThe results of chewing plaque-disclosing tablets. But the scariest thing was popping those red tablets in your mouth for the first time. It was the first grade for me, and I remember some kids crying because they were frightened by the scarlet pills. But the teacher tried to reassure them, while still pointing out that resistance was futile.
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Our Parents’ Favorite Restaurants – I Remember JFK: A Baby …
WebOur Parents’ Favorite Restaurants. Chicken Annie’s, Girard, Kansas. One of the most sacred rituals that I recall from my childhood was that of getting into the car and driving, sometimes over an hour, to a favorite restaurant. The delicious saturated-fat laden food was a particular delight to my parents, who could remember the very lean
The Famous Mr. Ed – I Remember JFK: A Baby Boomer's Pleasant
WebThe Famous Mr. Ed. One memory that we Boomers have indelibly burned into our collective psyches is a theme song about a talking horse. We also have the sound of a baritone voice saying “Willlburrrr!”. The horse is, of course, the famous Mr. Ed. And it was very few black and white TV’s of the 60’s that didn’t have the beautiful
Filmstrips in School
WebFilm strips were strips of 35 mm film that had positive images on them, much like movie film. However, it wasn’t designed to be quickly run through the projector like a movie. No, each slide was a scene in itself. Many film strips were silent. Words at the bottom of the image described whatever was portrayed.
The Full-Service Gas Station
WebFull service gas station of the 60’s. I grew up with dad preferring an Apco gas station in my hometown. He would pull in, the attendant would greet him by name, fill the car, wipe the windshield, check the tire pressures, and hand me a sucker.
The Cyclamate Ban – I Remember JFK: A Baby Boomer's Pleasant
WebThe Cyclamate Ban. 1967 Diet Rite ad. In 1937, Illini graduate student Michael Sveda was working on trying to synthesize an anti-fever medication. Like all health-conscious individuals of the era, he was having a smoke whilst working. Laying it on the table for a bit, he picked it up and was surprised that the tip tasted quite sweet.
Burning the Leaves in the Fall – I Remember JFK: A Baby Boomer's
WebThe procedure follows this routine, if you would like to duplicate it: Rake up a bushel basket of leaves, then set the mulching mower to have the front wheels higher up than the rear. Mow the entire yard, chopping the leaves into nothingness. Then, place the unchopped leaves into the pit and wait for sundown. As it gets dark, pour yourself some
When Everybody Smoked – I Remember JFK: A Baby Boomer's …
WebIn 1947, Merle Travis’s Smoke, Smoke that Cigarette painted a dark picture of tobacco addiction and its ultimate effect: death. But it was not until 1966 that the US government finally required labeling on cigarette packs stating that “Smoking may be hazardous to your health.”. In my house, the warning had an immediate effect.
Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires
WebUncle Sam had been depicted as a forest ranger in ads from the 1930’s encouraging the public to prevent forest fires. After Pearl Harbor, a leering image of a Japanese soldier was printed on posters telling our parents that “careless matches aid the Axis.”. In fact, in 1942, a Japanese submarine shelled an oilfield near Santa Barbara that
When We Learned to Dial Direct
WebThe first direct-dial long distance phone call was made in 1951 when the mayor of Englewood, NJ called the mayor of Alameda, CA. Before that, most long-distance calls required an operator at both the calling AND receiving end. But AT&T launched the direct dial system, which necessitated the adoption of area codes, and the long distance …
Keeping the Grass Mowed
WebWhat you did was lift the handle on the top up and lay it open 180 degrees. This produced a crank which you turned like a coffee grinder, tightening a spring. When the spring was sufficiently compressed (i.e. when it got hard to crank the handle), you folded it back down and turned a cylinder-shaped release on the side of the mower.
Fondue Pots – I Remember JFK: A Baby Boomer's Pleasant …
WebFondue was a tradition that arose among the Swiss in the 17th century. They discovered that combining wine with good Swiss cheeses and dipping crusty bread into the mixture made for some delightful eating on cold evenings. 70’s fondue pot. The poor mountain folk of Switzerland couldn’t afford the pricey cheeses and wine that went into …
When TV Stations Signed Off at Midnight
WebAfter a few minutes, the screen would turn to static, as the station shut the power to the transmitter off. Color TV tuning bars. The next morning, about 5:45 AM, the color bar test pattern would appear. One of our three stations would announce what the colors were with a recorded voice every couple of minutes, so you could use your fine tuning
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