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Dorri Partain
June 9, 2021
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Remember this? Metal Picnic Baskets

Dorri Partain Contributor If you’re headed to one of our national parks this summer, you’re sure to find a scenic spot perfect for a picnic lunch. While the wicker picnic…

Dorri Partain
June 2, 2021
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Remember This? Ahwahnee Lodge

Dorri Partain Contributor Yosemite National Park draws visitors from across America and around the world to view nature’s wonders, but not everyone wants to camp in a rustic setting. The…

Dorri Partain
May 26, 2021
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Remember This? The Jigsaw Puzzle

Dorri Partain Contributor The natural beauty of America’s National Parks has been featured on calendars and puzzles for decades. As we begin a summer-long road trip via historic postcards, we’ve…

Dorri Partain
May 19, 2021
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Dorri Partain Contributor Munch on your favorite McDonaldland characters with this take-home box of cookies, complete with a handle shaped like the Golden Arches. Featured in McDonald’s television advertising, Ronald…

Dorri Partain
May 12, 2021
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Remember This? The Rotary Dial Telephone

Dorri Partain Contributor Today phones are everywhere and can do nearly everything – from taking pictures to streaming videos with a mere touch of a button – so easy a…

Dorri Partain
May 5, 2021
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Remember This? Sinclair’s Dino

Dorri Partain Contributor You can bank on it, the popularity of Sinclair’s dinosaur mascot has not wavered over the years. First introduced and registered as a trademark in 1932, the…

Dorri Partain
April 28, 2021
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Remember This? The President Hotel

Dorri Partain Contributor Whether you need to open your glass bottle beverage or reseal it for freshness, these handy gadgets courtesy of local landmark Hotel President are useful souvenirs. Originally…

Dorri Partain
April 21, 2021
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Remember This? Alvin & The Chipmunks

Dorri Partain Contributor If a chipmunk could sing, what would it sound like? Under the stage name of David Seville, Ross Bagdasarian (1919-1972) recorded a hit song titled “Witch Doctor”…

Dorri Partain
April 14, 2021
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Remember This? Tax mills

Dorri Partain Contributor How do you pay a fraction of a cent? This was the dilemma when the Missouri Legislature voted to begin collecting sales tax on purchases, adding a…

Dorri Partain
April 7, 2021
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Remember This: L’eggs

Dorri Partain Contributor Just like the bright plastic candy-filled eggs found in Easter baskets or backyards, L’eggs hatched a new way for consumers to purchase pantyhose. Introduced by Hanes in…