Jennison Bros. Ink Pen. Material: wood and metal. Size: 7/16" diameter x 7 3/8" L. Description: yellow tapered cylinder - black print on cylinder: "Jennison Bros. & Co., Jersey Lily, Janesville, Minnesota, U.S.A., Uniform, High Quality Flour" - circular slot in one end to hold writing tip - curved fine pointed tip slides into slot - stamped on tip: "31, Pou..., Bus..., Minneap..."

Plastic Pickle Fork. Material: plastic. Size: 1" W. x 8 1/4" L. Description: green, two pronged, flat pincher type tool, one end larger for picking up big pickles, other end narrower for smaller pickles; white lettering on flattened center: "Bauer's Clothing, Ready-to-Wear, Janesville, Phone 234-5300, Minnesota"; white lettering on other side of handle: "Pickle Picker" with pickle shaped graphic.

Citizens State Bank of Janesville Tray 1926. Material: plastic. Size: 1 15/16" W. x 5 7/8" L. x 1/8" D. Description: white celluloid tray with a flat bottom and slightly raised narrow edge on all sides; blue printing across tray: "Souvenir Of Opening Citizens State Bank of Janesville 1926".

Janesville Creamery Association Thermometer. Material: metal, glass. Size: 3 3/4" W.x 13" L. x 7/16" D. Description: white enameled metal rectangular shape with narrow edge that slants down; red borders around three front sections; black printing in top section: "Janesville Creamery Assn., Since 1896, Liquid, Dry Fertilizer, Land O'Lakes, Felco Feed, Farm & Home Store, Hardware, Clothing, Animal Health, Dairy Products, Creamery"; center section: thermometer has black printing in bottom sectio ... more

Louis Pagel Insurance. Material: metal, plastic. Size: 3/8" diameter x 5 1/8" L. Description: gold toned metal elongated top, white celluloid lower barrel; black printed information along side: "Insurance, Louis H. Pagel, Janesville, 210 Teal St., Minnesota; gold toned pocket clip at top; gold toned writing tip with graphite extended through opening.

Janesville State Bank. Material: metal, plastic, paper, graphite. (a) Pencil top case. Size: 7/16" diameter x 3 1/8" L. Description: gold toned metal cylinder with an eraser on one end and open on other end serving as pencil cap; white paper under clear plastic wrapped around cylinder with red and blue graphics and red printing: "They can't both win, but you can't lose if you bank with us. Janesville State Bank, Janesville, Minn." (b) Pencil. Size: 3/8" diameter x 2 5/8" L. Description: gold ... more

Pocket Savings Bank Envelope. Material: paper. Size: 2 3/4" W. x 4 1/4" L. Description: orange cardboard sealed envelope printed on both sides; stamped in black on one side: "Join Our Pin Money Club, Handy Pocket Savings Bank, Insert Coin Here, Holds 3 Dollars, A Dime A Day, Just a Convenient Way, Open An Account With The First National Bank, Deposits Are Insured By The F.D.I.C. Maximum $5000 for Each Depositor. Waseca, Minn., $3.00"; also printed are incremental areas by tens numbered from 1 ... more

Chautauqua Ribbon 1890. Material: textile. Size: 1 3/4" W. x 5" L. Description: red silk ribbon; black lettering: "K. P. Day, Chautauqua Assembly, Waseca, Minn. July 22, 1890" and black graphic: shield, plumed armor helmet and javelin.

Gehring Plumbing and Heating Calendar. Material: paper, plastic, metal. Size: 3 1/4" W. x 4 1/16" L. Description: blue plastic advertising rectangle at top, white stamped: "Gehring Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 308 3rd Street Southeast, P.O. Box 188, Waseca, Minnesota 56093, 835-3785"; adhesive backing still covered with removable white protective paper; thirteen calendar pages stapled to top half represent months from December 1997 to December 1998; stamped in red on top page: "Holiday Greetings" ... more

Waseca Ceramics Promotional Fly Swatter. Material: plastic. Size: 4" W. x 17 1/2" L. x 1/4" D. Description: yellow plastic swatter end with a long white handle; black letering along handle: "Waseca Ceramics, Greenware, Gifts, Classes, Retail, 218 North State Street, Waseca, Minn. 56093, Phone 835-7232"; hanging hole at handle end.

Model Steam Laundry Calendar. Material: paper. Size: 7" W. x 9" L. Description: white card stock page with colored print floral border; graphics: bluebird, circled winter scene, rose extending over to right; glued at bottom: 1897 calendar captioned above: "Best Wishes of the Season From Model Steam Laundry, Thanking you for past we hope to merit your future patronage. Model Steam Laundry and Bath Room, Corner Second and Lakeview Sts., G.M. Hinman, Prop. Waseca, Minn."

Miller Produce Bowl. Material: earthenware. Size: 7" diameter x 3 5/8" H. Description: tan pottery with a tan glaze; wide top opening tapers to narrower base; four horizontal ridges encircle exterior; wide top brim, stamped inside bottom in black: "It Pays To Mix With Miller Produce"; stamped on outside bottom: "USA 7 IN".

Miller Produce Bowl. Material: earthenware. Size: 6" diameter x 3 3/8" H. Miller Produce Bowl. Description: tan pottery clear glaze with a large red cherry and three stemmed leaves handpainted on exterior; black stamp at inside bottom: "Compliments of Miller Produce Waseca, Minn."; raised unglazed edge at bottom; imprint at bottom: "Watt Overware 6 USA".

Watt Ware Bowl. Material: earthenware. Size: 5" diameter x 2 5/8" H. Description: white earthenware with a tan glaze; pattern of a red cherry, green stem and leaves painted on one side; eight horizontal ridged rings encircle lower half; stamped inside bottom: "Compliments of Miller's Produce"; stamped on outside bottom: "Watt Ovenware 5 USA".

Janesville Standard Lumber Advertising Calendar 1931. Material: paper. Size: 10 1/4" W. x 16 3/4" L. Description: four-color cardboard; printed 12-month 1931 calendar; artwork: soft green bridge in background, moonlit beach scene in foreground; printed: "Season's Greetings"; monthly calendar pages for 1931 stapled to lower edge of picture; imprinted in center: "Standard Lumber Co. Building Material, Paint and Coal Janesville, Minnesota".

Patriotic Carrying Card. Material: paper. Size: 3 3/8" W. x 6" L. Description: white paper - black printed information on front: words to the song "America" bordered in blue with red print: "Journal Radical", bottom edge tagline - top graphic: red, white and blue U.S. flag - back printed information: "Can You Find Your Star on the American Flag", a list of days to fly the flag: "Full Mast - Special Days", and the "Pledge of Allegiance" - signed in pencil by Samuel Wyman - bottom tagline: "Comp ... more

Waseca County Courthouse Calendar. Material: paper, metal. Size: 8 1/2" W. x 11" L. Description: tan parchment card stock backing with a hanging hole at top; graphic: Waseca County Courthouse and printing: "1897-1997" - twelve calendar pages stapled to lower half of backing.

First State Bank of Waseca Pencil Holder. Material: plastic. Size: 1 1/2" diameter x 3/4" H. Description: blue plastic circular disk with a white plastic base adhered to; brown paper over adhesive labeled: "Peel and Apply"; clear plastic protective cover; label under plastic: "First State Bank Waseca".

Busy Bee Cafe Pen. Material: plastic, metal, ink. Size: 3/8" diameter x 5 7/8" L. Description: pink plastic shaft, white tip with multicolored geometric designs at both ends; black printed information on side: "Busy Bee Cafe, 214 N. State St., Waseca MN 56093 507-835-9908"; cylinder cap fits over end; silver tone metal pocket clip imprinted: "USA". Contact information written around cap top: NPC 619 675-1123 or @pens.com

Tyrholm's Furniture Store. Material: metal, paper, glass. Size: 5" W. x 7" L. x 3/16" D. Description: gold paper with white and black borders; printed paper: a poem entitled "Mother", nameplate at bottom: "Tyrholm's Furniture Store, Phone 19, New Richland, Minn. Furniture and Undertaking"; clear glass panel over paper; gray cardboard backing stamped: "Mueller Bros. Art & Mfg. Co. 2641-2661 W. Olk St. Chicago, Ill."; black tape sealed edges; blue ribbon hanging loop with metal threaded thr ... more

Waseca County Fair Poster 1998. Material: paper. Size: 14" x 22". Description: white tagboard; silkscreened printing: "Waseca Co. Free Fair, Waseca, Minn. July 22-26, 1998"; black, green, orange graphics: carousel, ferris wheel, grandstand, white lettering on an orange banner across top: "Fairs Are Fun" and list of grandstand events; cardboard easel attached to back.

New Richland CITGO Station Coin Purse. Material: plastic. Size: 2" W. x 3" L. x 3/8" thick. Description: blue oval purse with white imprint on one side: "New Richland CITGO, Box 424 - AAA - Tel. 465-3707, New Richland, MN, Thanks for Stopping By"; slit on reverse side extends the length of the purse and opens to receive coin when purse is squeezed.

Driessen Promotional Ruler. Material: wood. Size: 1 1/8" W. x 13 7/8" L. x 1/8" D. Description: natural wood with blue numerals and incremental slashes stamped along front; printed: "Driessen Culligan Measurable Quality Water Driessen"; 12 inches divided into 1/8" increments; reverse side: 9 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, Indiana & Texas with telephone numbers.

Sandy's Magic Mirror Promotional Magnet. Material: plastic, metal. Size: 2 3/4" diameter x 3/16" D. Description: white plastic star shaped form with a black outline border and black dots on each point; black printing across front: "You are the star at Sandy's Magic Mirror 835-4440"; reverse side: black star shaped magnet.

Family Bank Promotional Magnet. Material: plastic, metal. Size: 2 3/8" W. x 3 1/2" L. Description: white plastic, house-shaped, green outlined top and lettering: "The Family Bank 835-8180"; reverse side: black house-shaped magnet.