Being "Retired, tired, and feeling unemployed" I decided to take a break from my latest business trip. I found myself north of Kansas City, Missouri on I-29 Exit 20, Atchison, Weston & Leavenworth exit, the location of W.D. Pickers Antique Mall. It is advertised as "The Kansas City Area's best selection of Antiques & Vintage Collectibles," and I had visited it a few times before whenever I felt an urge to stretch my legs and look for old postcards and photos.
I was happily searching through a pile of old advertising memorabilia when I found that elusive item I just had to have. "None so good as Noxall Shirts and Pants" the postcard sized add blurted. "They fit perfect and never rip." But even more exciting was the picture on the card as it featured the Electrical Building at the World's Fair held early in the 1900's in St. Louis, Missouri. (Well, this find was even more elusive than I thought! This is from the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. My deepest thanks to a potential bidder on my Ebay auction site at Stamproom1 who brought this to my attention!) I doubt that King & Fairman in Walnut Grove, Illinoise is still in business or that the Noxall Shirt and Pant Company still exists. The back of the card is filled wih the Noxall trade mark for the World's Fair Line, Noxall Shirts, Pants, Bixen, Overalls, Jackets, etc. manufactured by Isaac Lesen & Company in Quincy, Il.
"Fit well. Look well. Made well. Wear well. If you once wear them, you'll want no other brand."
Future shoppers may visit www.wdpickers.com for information on shopping or just stretching your legs on a long drive. You may also visit me at Stamproom1 on Ebay where I will feature this amazing find when I return to My Hobby Room.
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