tomoldcars
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The fun with yard sales is seeing things I never saw before. This very fiftyish box appeared on a table and, after protracted and intense negotiation, (marked $1 offered 50 cents) it went home with me. I found nothing describing MIRACLE FILT-R-FAT, however, two boxes are on Ebay now. I found the following add in the Pittsburgh PA Courier November 27, 1954.
RE-USE KITCHEN FAT
FILT-R-FAT TRICOLATORI
$ 1 p.p.
Filters! Cleansl Purifies! Deoderizes!
Makes used fats, oils and grease clean
and fresh for repeated use. Fresh fats
protect food flavors. Ideal for filtering
baby foods, gravies and sauces.
EASY TO USE
Filt-R-Fat, made of heavy gauge alu-
minum, fits on top of I-lb. or 3-lb.
shortening can, coffee can or other
metal container. COMPLETE with 10
disposable "Miracle Filters."
Send cash, check or money order. No C.O.D.'s
Lenape Trading Company, Inc.
J33 Broadway, New York 7, N. Y.
What was also interesting was the history of Walker-Scott from, tokencatalog.com
“Defunct Department Store. Originally called Walker's (Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Diego). Main store in downtown Los Angeles was also known as the Fifth Street Store since it was located at the corner of Fifth and Broadway, main store was founded in 1905 as Steele, Faris, Walker Co., later became Muse, Faris, Walker Co., and then finally Walker Inc. in 1924; opened first branch store in Long Beach in the late 1920s; opened a branch store in San Diego in 1935; San Diego store separated in the early 1950s; opened second Long Beach store in 1954; closed Los Angeles store; sold Long Beach stores in 1960. San Diego store was renamed Walker-Scott. A Solana Beach branch is now a Ross discounter; originally founded as a branch of the Walker Department Store of Los Angeles in 1935. Walker associate George Scott became president in 1951 following death of Eliza Walker, widow of the deceased founder, in 1951; name of store changed to Walker-Scott in 1955; downtown store closed in 1984; all stores closed by 1986. In 2004, the 12 story Los Angeles building was purchased by Barry Shy, renamed Shybary Grand Lofts, and converted to condominiums. The building now has 280 condominiums, limited parking for residents, and a few ground floor retail stores.”
The problem with yard sales is, having found, procured and researched these strange items, they need to be put somewhere. I’m running out of somewheres. Since this needs to be owned and displayed by someone who appreciates its history; I’ll donate it to anyone who wants it.
I’ll even pay shipping if it is reasonable, Tom
RE-USE KITCHEN FAT
FILT-R-FAT TRICOLATORI
$ 1 p.p.
Filters! Cleansl Purifies! Deoderizes!
Makes used fats, oils and grease clean
and fresh for repeated use. Fresh fats
protect food flavors. Ideal for filtering
baby foods, gravies and sauces.
EASY TO USE
Filt-R-Fat, made of heavy gauge alu-
minum, fits on top of I-lb. or 3-lb.
shortening can, coffee can or other
metal container. COMPLETE with 10
disposable "Miracle Filters."
Send cash, check or money order. No C.O.D.'s
Lenape Trading Company, Inc.
J33 Broadway, New York 7, N. Y.
What was also interesting was the history of Walker-Scott from, tokencatalog.com
“Defunct Department Store. Originally called Walker's (Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Diego). Main store in downtown Los Angeles was also known as the Fifth Street Store since it was located at the corner of Fifth and Broadway, main store was founded in 1905 as Steele, Faris, Walker Co., later became Muse, Faris, Walker Co., and then finally Walker Inc. in 1924; opened first branch store in Long Beach in the late 1920s; opened a branch store in San Diego in 1935; San Diego store separated in the early 1950s; opened second Long Beach store in 1954; closed Los Angeles store; sold Long Beach stores in 1960. San Diego store was renamed Walker-Scott. A Solana Beach branch is now a Ross discounter; originally founded as a branch of the Walker Department Store of Los Angeles in 1935. Walker associate George Scott became president in 1951 following death of Eliza Walker, widow of the deceased founder, in 1951; name of store changed to Walker-Scott in 1955; downtown store closed in 1984; all stores closed by 1986. In 2004, the 12 story Los Angeles building was purchased by Barry Shy, renamed Shybary Grand Lofts, and converted to condominiums. The building now has 280 condominiums, limited parking for residents, and a few ground floor retail stores.”
The problem with yard sales is, having found, procured and researched these strange items, they need to be put somewhere. I’m running out of somewheres. Since this needs to be owned and displayed by someone who appreciates its history; I’ll donate it to anyone who wants it.
I’ll even pay shipping if it is reasonable, Tom
