admin- August 21, 2019
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REMEMBER THIS? Coca-cola
Dorri Partain Northeast News If you’re thirsty after that long drive from Kingman to Barstow that takes you through the Mojave Desert, you might be searching for the familiar red…
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- August 7, 2019
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Remember This: Waffle iron
Dorri Partain Northeast News Pancakes or waffles? The batter is nearly the same, but the cooking method produces either a fluffy, moist pancake or a crispy, honeycombed waffle, ready for…
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- July 31, 2019
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Remember This? Gas pumps.
Dorri Partain Northeast News Fill ‘er up! If your gas gauge is hitting the E, you’ll be looking for a filling station to refuel your tank. And if you keep…
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- July 24, 2019
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Remember This? Free Souvenirs
Dorri Partain Northeast News Numerous trinket and curio shops popped up along Route 66 so travelers could easily find unique souvenirs to take back home- but the best souvenirs are…
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- July 17, 2019
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Remember This? The Nik-O-Lok
Dorri Partain Northeast News Men, have you ever wondered where ladies set all their belongings when they head to the Powder Room? If they’re lucky, they will find a Nik-O-Lok…
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- July 10, 2019
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Remember This? Wooden Nickles
Dorri Partain Northeast News Don’t take any wooden nickels- but maybe you should. The popular phrase, “Don’t take any wooden nickels” predates the actual wooden nickel, which has never been…
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- July 3, 2019
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Remember This? Beautiful Highway Postage Stamps
Dorri Partain Northeast News During a road trip along the developing interstate highway system, our nation’s First Lady was appalled at the number of billboards and junk yards that were…
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- June 26, 2019
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Remember This? Cigarette Vending Machines
Dorri Partain Northeast News Vending machines make the sale of anything possible, anywhere, anytime. Nearly any cafe, filling station, souvenir shop or tavern offered cigarettes for the convenience of inserting…
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- June 19, 2019
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Remember This? Clean Restrooms!
Dorri Partain Northeast News A sign perhaps more welcoming than an actual “Welcome” sign. Early highway travelers had their work cut out for them when seeking any kind of amenities…
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- June 12, 2019
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Remember This? Travel jug
Dorri Partain Northeast News Whether you’re packing a picnic for a day at the park or traveling long distances on a family vacation, this picnic jug holds a gallon of…
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