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P.O. Box 411 Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Vol. 27 No. 4 • “Vintage, Collectible, & Antique Wonders” • April 2017

Brimming with antiques SPYHOUSE COFFEE ROASTERS

Johnson’s St. Paul Spyhouse is months from its July 2017 opening, but he is already scouting Minnesota antiques shops for sugar shakers and other items to add a touch of old-time ambiance to the newest addition to the Spyhouse family. This ringed-glass pair looks great next to a brass lamp. (Photos by Britt Aamodt unless otherwise noted).

Christian Johnson, a longtime antiques buff, has scrounged local antiques shops and shows to create a distinctly different look for each of his four Minneapolis Spyhouse Coffee Roasters locations: Whittier Spyhouse on Nicollet Avenue; Northeast Spyhouse on Broadway; North Loop Spyhouse on Washington Avenue North; and Uptown Spyhouse on Hennepin Avenue. His next venture will open on Snelling Avenue in St. Paul. (Photo courtesy of Christian Johnson)

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FDR looks benignly out at Christian Johnson and his North Loop Spyhouse Coffee Roasters shop. Above him rests a globe the President would have been familiar with. A white-framed vintage map pays a muted tribute to Minnesota. A brass-and-glass, globe hanging light using assemblage of scavenged fi tures, and, on the left, a simulated leather circular file f om an old desk set add to the ambience. (Photo courtesy of Christian Johnson)

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grew up under the influence of MTV, heavy metal, hockey, and vintage clothes. The cleaning job was one of those jobs you do when you’re young because you

Televisions are still a centerpiece in many households. But when this RCA Victor cabinet model came out, they were also looked on as trendy furniture pieces, like the equally heavy cabinet model stereo systems. This TV has gone off the grid and makes for a nice plant stand at the Whittier location.

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A chandelier makes the ceiling feel less lofty and turns the eye to the exposed rafters at the Northeast Spyhouse on Broadway.

Like a lot of collectors, Johnson has gone through phases. Early on, he was fascinated by PanAm airline’s sense of design. This toy plane, kept in Johnson’s office, reflects that long-standin interest.

after the job. He has been acquiring vintage Cont. from page 3 ever since. have time and could use It’s a good thing, some pocket money. then, that he opened his A pair of snake first Spyhouse Coffee candleholders survived Roasters in 2000. The the fire. They were building, a 1926 brass, and Johnson was brownstone in the able to take them home Whittier neighborhood

of Minneapolis, provided Johnson with the opportunity to showcase his collection and design aesthetic. By 2016, Johnson had opened four Minneapolis cafés and now has one slated for St. Paul this summer. Spyhouse roasts its own coffee, has been voted a Best of the

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Hall’s Safe & Lock Co. built this vault door in Cincinnati. O.A. Cavan was a Minneapolis agent who moved and installed the safes from its offices at 226 Washington Ave., only blocks from the North Loop Spyhouse, where the door has its new home.

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Fitting signage at Spyhouse on Broadway. (Photo courtesy of Christian Johnson)

Johnson handpicked each stool that occupies the window-side counter at the North Loop Spyhouse. The grouping of odds and ends counteracts what otherwise might feel like an austere contemporary environment.

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This wooden toy PT boat (above & below) was made in Minneapolis.

The made-inMinneapolis label. Vintage Charles and Ray Eames DCM (dining chair metal) chairs provide comfortable and attractive seating at the Uptown shop. Antique mirrors, photos, prints, lights, clocks, and curiosity boxes populate the walls. (Photo courtesy of Christian Johnson)

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Mid-Century Modern then,” Johnson said about his first café opening. “Herman Miller. Charles and Ray Eames. The chair made for the Time-Life building in New York, that was my favorite chair.” The executive chair,

designed by Charles Eames for the TimeLife building’s sleek 1950s lobbies, was upholstered in leather or fabric on an aluminum base and frame. Johnson still loves the chair. Initially, he gave the first Spyhouse a modern vibe. There were Barcelona chairs, chrome arc lamps, and

an Eames cabinet speaker. What the young entrepreneur discovered, however, was that the clientele could be rough on furniture. So he swapped out pieces for sturdier alternatives. But vintage remains everywhere, from the hand-painted ads (for cigarettes and 25-cent

haircuts) to the RCA Victor tube set. Johnson opened his second Spyhouse on Hennepin Avenue in a 1907 brownstone. Tin ceilings and exposed brick define a narrow space, which is opened up by the addition of beveled mirrors. Mirrors are a recurring theme in Spyhouse cafes, along with vintage maps and images of John Kennedy and Franklin Roosevelt. Johnson found his

Cigarette ads don’t get around like they used to. You don’t see them on TV. And you certainly don’t see them advertising Old Gold, which decades ago was among the bestselling in the land.

third location in O’ Nod building is now Northeast when he saw a vibrant commercial a worker exiting the center anchored by the long-abandoned warehouse with a Spyhouse Cont. on page 7 wheelbarrow. The Land

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The walls of the Northeast Spyhouse are covered with over 3000 feet of reclaimed wood. And which President is peering over that patron’s shoulder? Grant? Hayes? Garfield? Other antique accents include a picture of a boxer and a model of a clipper ship. (Photo courtesy of Christian Johnson)

objects are every bit as integral to the coffeehouse experience as perfectly roasted beans. “I’m a firm believer in buildings retaining energy from moments past,” Johnson said. “And I think objects do that too.” Freelance writer Britt Aamodt specializes in community journalism, feature writing, history pieces for radio, and poetry. She has won several awards. Chairs torn out of a theater now sit in the Hennepin Avenue location, as does a low-slung black chair that fits the Mid-Century Modern mold

The original bar. flooring is compleCont. from page 6 mented by wood trim, café, where Johnson exposed rafters, and also locates his office. implements that would A chandelier hangs not have been unfamilover the wraparound iar to the early 20thcentury denizens of Northeast’s warehouses. The challenge with the North Loop location, opened in 2015, was to give a new building a lived-in look with mix-and-match

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Design Trends of the Mid-20th Century

Let’s All Be Americans Now The music of World War I “Over there, over there,

Send the word, send the word, over there! That the Yanks are coming, the Yanks are coming, The drums rum-tumming everywhere!”

George M. Cohan, 1917

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Irving Berlin wrote the war’s “official recruiting song,” “For Your Country And My Country.” Vaudeville performer Nora Bayes was the first of many to sing “Over There.”

“We’re On Our Way To France,” Yip Yip Yaphank’s closing song.

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ANTIQUES

Many Quality Dealers!

Mother and son, parted by the war: “She’ll Miss Me Most Of All.”

4101 E. 2nd Street Superior, WI 54880 (715) 398-0529 Located on Hwy. 2/53

Were military hospitals really like this? “I Don’t Want To Get Well” proclaimed, “early ev’ry morning, night, and noon, the cutest little girlie comes and feeds me with a spoon!”

OPEN YEAR ROUND 7 Days a Week 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dealer Space Available.

Antique Shops Along I-35 “Up North” in the Lakes & Pines

395 South Lake Ave. Duluth, MN 55802 218-625-2379

Stop for a bite to eat or to browse on your way north or as you head home. 73 Kettle River

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Little Mermaid Café Hours: Mon-Sat: 9am - 4pm Sunday: 1pm - 4pm

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28 W. Main St. Crosby, MN 56441

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EARL - 54875 Prock’s Crocks & Antiques 10 mi NE of Spooner on Hwy 63 (715) 635-3655 OPEN: 7 days/week, 9am - 5pm www.ProcksCrocksAntiqueStoneware.com

RICE LAKE - 54868

SHELL LAKE - 54871

HUGE SALE! 8,000 sq. ft.!

Primrose Parlor Antiques 417 N Main Street • (715) 234-5849 OPEN: Mon-Sat: 10am - 5pm (Apr thru Sept) THEN Tues-Sat: 10am - 5pm (Oct thru Mar) Charming Victorian structure; multi-dealer.

CUMBERLAND - 54829

CAMERON - 54822

Jean’s Antiques Collectibles & Gifts 24 5th Avenue (downtown Shell Lake) (715) 468-7035 OPEN: Thurs, Friday & Saturday: 10am-4pm

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Years Ago Antiques & Collectibles 1367 2nd Ave. (Downtown) (715) 822-4625 OPEN: Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm; Sun: 11am-3pm Mall; 20+ dealers selling a wide variety.

Red Cedar Mercantile Antiques 2 mi West of Cameron on Hwy 8 (715) 458-4931 OPEN: Thurs-Mon: 10am-5pm; Online: www.red-cedar-mercantile.com

AMERY - 54001

CHETEK - 54728

PhyllBea’s of Amery 845 Hwy 46 North • (1 mile north of downtown Amery - next to Super America.) OPEN: Sat: 10am-3pm; Sun: 11am-2pm Antiques, gifts & more - “All with a unique flair”. www.PhylBeasOfAmery.com & Facebook

Time and Again Antique Mall & Estate Sales 606 2nd Street (Downtown Chetek) (715) 924-4000 • OPEN ALL YEAR! Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm; Sun: 11am - 5pm 35 Dealers • www.ChetekAntiques.com

DEER PARK - 54007

Old Farmers Mercantile Historic Farmers Store on Main Street (715) 837-1919 • OPEN: Fri & Sat: 9 - 5 MON-THURS - CALL FOR HOURS! Quality Antiques / Clocks / 100+ Tractors Collectibles / Unique Homemade Items.

Deer Park Antiques 104 North Main Street (Hwy. 46) OPEN: Friday & Saturday: 10am-5pm HUGE SELECTION- Real Antiques & Collectibles: stoneware, knives, clocks, immigrant items & much more!

DALLAS - 54733 Amery

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He’s got what it takes: Irving Berlin’s “A True Blue Soldier Man.”

A riff on one of the era’s most popular musical styles: “The Ragtime Soldier Man” by Irving Berlin.

wartime: “Your Lips Are No Man’s Land But Mine.” Weepers: “Hello Central, Give Me No Man’s Land” Comic novelties:

“Would You Rather Be a Colonel with an Eagle on Your Shoulder or a Private with a Chicken On Your Knee?” While numerous composers churned out

Hixton School House Antique Mall

Pledging her all for her country: “If I Had A Son For Each Star in Old Glory, (Uncle Sam, I’d Give Them All To You).”

It’s Time To Ring Smack Dab Cont. from page 9/10 Again.” Romanticized looks Each Star in Old Glory, at military life. “The (Uncle Sam, I’d Give Rose of No Man’s Land” (a tribute to the Them All To You)”. Peppy morale Red Cross nurse.) boosters: “Liberty Bell, Visions of life after

ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES AND FURNITURE Open 7 Days a Week | 10 am - 5 pm Updated 03/09/17

Over 90 Dealers! Located halfway between the Twin Cities & Madison on I-94, Exit 105 - 1 Block off of Main Street in the Old High School

715-963-3500

ANTIQUE SHOPS

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S2020 Townshop Road Fall Creek, WI 54742 Mon-Sat • 10am to 5pm The area’s largest shop Located in a wonderful 1898 Masonic Temple and featuring a huge inventory of prints & frames, china & glass, jewelry, linens, books, collectibles, orientalia, etc. ~ Buying & selling since 1981 ~

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Miller’s Antiques & Auction co. Specializing in stoneware, advertising, primitives & the unusual.

Vintage & Antiques

Antique store Hours

132 East Oak Street Glenwood City, WI

~ FASHIONS from the late 1800’s to 1970’s ~ WWI & WWII Military-abilia ~ Exceptional FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS ~ Vintage LINENS & KITCHENWARE ~ Stunning ART GLASS Contact Mary Berg 651-257-9416 or MaryLaRue1949@gmail.com

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Including: Fall Creek, Glenwood City, and Hixton.

On every soldier’s pedestal: the Red Cross nurse, immortalized in “The Rose of No Man’s Land.”

Over 70 antiques booths cover 11,000 sq ft. Also featuring gifts and home decor. Open 7 days/week Mon-Sat: 10-5; Sun: 11-5

(715) 963-4438 135 Interstate Road Hixton, WI 54635 Exit 105 off I-94

Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm N8779 Hwy 95 East Hixton, WI 54635 Cell: 715-299-2543 Store: 715-963-1100

Located at the intersection of I-94 & Hwy 95, 1 block North of I-94

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Appleton show benefits local mansion

--PRESS RELEASE NEENAH, WIS.— The 20th Annual Appleton Antique Show & Sale will be held in the Tri-County Ice Arena in Neenah, Wis., on Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to

5 p.m. and Sunday, April 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission, $6. Children under 16, free. $1 off with this press release. Antiques dealers will bring the best of

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GUNS - Vintage • Pistols • Rifles • Parts Military • Knives & Swords • Shotguns • Ammo

Collector-quality guns, swords and militaria from across the country!

DuPage Co. Fairgrounds

their furniture, toys, sports memorabilia, country primitives, china, paper, textiles, advertising, signage, jewelry, and much more. In addition, Mary Lou’s Crystal & China Repair will be on hand.

ZURKO’S MIDWEST PROMOTIONS 2017 • SEMI-ANNUAL • 2017

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Prime Promotions Antique Spectacular

APRIL 29th SEPT. 23rd

• 1,000’s of Civil War Treasures • Plus! Revolutionary War • Spanish-American War Indian Wars • Mountain Men • Bowie Knife Fur Traders • AND World Wars I & II Memorabilia

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Historic House Museum, the first home ever to be lit by the hydroelectric system. designed by Thomas Edison. The Queen Anne style home was built in Appleton, Wis. For information call 920-730-8204. Dealers call 920-9939817.

FALL SHOW & SALE

Show Hours: 9am to 4pm / $9 • Early Buyer’s 8am / $25 *Admission price includes the C.A.D.A. Gun Show!

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NEW DEALERS WELCOME!

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Hundreds of Vendors with a Huge Variety of Merchandise!

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Location: Bloomington Armory 3300 W 98th St. Bloomington, MN 55431

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Spectacular April show coming to fairgrounds

Two shows team up

Zurko’s Civil War Show & C.A.D.A.’s Gun Show

--PRESS RELEASE WHEATON, ILL.—On Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., DuPage County Fairgrounds will be the scene of two successful shows: The Chicagoland National Civil War Show and the C.A.D.A. (Collector Arms Dealers Association) Gun Show. Browsers and buyers alike will pay one $9-admission fee covering both shows in two separate

Hundreds of dealers will have thousands of artifacts at a wide range of prices to provide a show that is brimming with more antique and vintage decorative and collectible items than you can imagine. Sponsored by Prime Promotions. Call 612-961-3401 for 651771-3476 or visit www. MNAntiqueShows. com for more information.

Dealer Steve Studer of Houlton, Wis., brought the train to Antiques Spectacular one spring.

--PRESS RELEASE ST. PAUL, MINN.-The Antique Spectacular Spring Antique & Collectibles Show & Sale will be held inside and ouside of the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds at 1265 N. Snelling Ave. in St.

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Paul, Minn.--three miles north of I-94 and two miles south of State Highway 36--on Saturday, April 22 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission, $7, with $1 off with this press release.

Saturday, April 8 10 am - 5 pm

April 8, 2017 • 9am - 2pm

Minnesota’s Largest!

Medina Entertainment Center 500 Hwy 55 • Medina, MN

(Hwy 55 West from I-494 - 4.5 miles) Admission: $5 per person • Under 16 FREE Featuring: Fishing Lures, Duck Decoys, Game Calls, Spearing Decoys, Hunting Equipment, Advertising Signs, Posters, Calendars, Books, Magazines, Traps, Cabin Decor, Bobbers, Spears, Knives, Shell Boxes, Rods, Reels, Licenses, Sporting Art, etc. etc.

A 2-DAY OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET

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May 21 • June 25 • Aug 13 • Sept 24 Sunday, April 9 11 am - 4 pm

Gate $5.00 • Free Parking • Opens 7 am • No Pets Over 500 Inside & Outside Dealers Rain or Shine • Fairgrounds Hwy 11

414-525-0820

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Quality antique dealers of furniture, toys & sports, country primitives, china, paper & textiles, advertising & signage, jewelry & collectibles. Mary Lou's Crystal & China Repair on-site while you shop Dealers Wanted On-site Concessions Call Cheryl Kaczmarek Admission: $6, good both days 920.993.9817 Children under 16 FREE. Strollers welcome

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Tri-County Ice Arena • 700 East Shady Lane • Neenah, WI

Proceeds benefit Visit: HearthstoneMuseum.org or call 920.730.8204 for more info about the antique show, tour hours, exhibits & special events.

The world’s first home lighted with hydro-electricity using a Thomas Edison system. History, culture & innovation are “illuminated” for visitors in a beautiful 1880’s Victorian mansion built by an early Wisconsin entrepreneur.

ANTIQUE & FLEA MARKET

Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 9 & 10, 2017

MANTORVILLE, MN Antique Dealers Wanted.

For Info. Write: Marigold Days Antique Show P.O. Box 202 • Mantorville, MN 55955

e-mail: rruport@kmtel.com • www.MarigoldDays.com Phone: 507-635-3551

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memorabilia to collector guns, pistols, rifles, parts, military, knives, swords, and much, much more. C.A.D.A. is a national association of dealers who strive to vet members and to offer quality collector arms. For more information, call 715-5269769.

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A songbook for the boys “over there”: ad for Songs the Soldiers and Sailors Sing.

Smack Dab

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The cover pretty much says it all: “Somewhere In France Is The Lily,” a song of sweethearts parted by the war.

“You’re A Grand Old Flag.” But just one song — 1917’s “Over There” — won him an enduring spot in the popular culture of World War I. Energetically capturing

One of the biggest hits prior to the war was “Alexander’s Ragtime Band”, by Irving Berlin. During wartime, other composers built on that theme with “When Alexander Takes His Ragtime Band To France.”

America’s can-do spirit, it was recorded by practically everyone, including Cohan himself and opera

The Northwest Lakes

A “patriotic wartime edition” (in other words, 10½ inches long instead of the customary 13½ inches), of the comic novelty “I Ain’t Got Weary Yet.”

Antiques Trails

New York, he was legend Enrico Caruso. Irving Berlin’s given an assignment major WWI right up his (tin pan) contribution came after Smack Dab his enlistment. Cont. on page 15 Stationed in Yaphank,

An Old Times Antiques Trails Map Park Rapids

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DETROIT LAKES SuLaine’s Antique Mall 603 Hwy 10 E

(218) 844-6830/SuLainesAntiques.com

Mon-Sat 10-5:30; Sun 12-5 Facebook.com/SulainesAntiques

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Moorhead Antique Mall “An Old Friends Cottage” “Quality Antiques uniquely displayed” Celebrating 20+ years!

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Battle Lake

202 Main St • (218) 770-2698 “Closed for the Season” Re-Opening May 1, 2017.

Fergus Falls

UNDERWOOD Elle’s Antiques

Backwoods Antiques at Exit 55 Collectors Corner

Lincoln Avenue Antiques

Open Thurs-Tues: 10am - 5:30pm Fun, fabulous treasures!

Mon-Fri 10-5; Sat 9:30-4 OPEN YEAR ROUND. Closed Sun.

(I-94, Exit 55 at Cty Rd 1) (218) 998-3088 • (Closed Wed.)

A Creative Mix Of Vintage, Antiques, Home Decor, & Gifts

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221 W Lincoln (Riverfront Square) 221 W Lincoln (Riverfront Square) 27685 County Highway 35 (218) 731-1483 • (218) 826-6571 (218) 736-2210 (218) 998-4224 Mon-Fri 10-5; Sat 9:30-4 3 Rooms + Hallway & thrift!

“Closed for the Season” Re-Opening May 1, 2017.

11,000 Sq. Ft. • 80+ Vendors www.MoorheadAntiqueMall.com

OPEN: Wed - Sat: 10 to 6 Sun: Noon - 5

• 218-287-1313 •

2811 SE Main Ave, Moorhead I-94 East exit 2A • I-94 West exit 2B

FARGO ANTIQUES & REPURPOSED MARKET Now TWO Fantastic Malls in Fargo/Moorhead with over 120 Vendors!!

5258 51st Avenue South Fargo, ND 58104

West Fargo 420 Center Ave

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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

701-356-9199

MON-SAT: 10 AM-7 PM; SUN: NOON-6 PM

420 Center Avenue Moorhead, MN 56560

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

FM ANTIQUES & REPURPOSED MARKET

Featuring a wide variety of Antiques, Collectibles & Repurposed Items!

5258 51st Ave S (I-29, Exit 60, then W 1.5 mi.)

TheFargoAntiques@yahoo.com • FMAntiques@cableone.net

www.farmantiques.weebly.com

(In the Moorhead Center Mall - SE corner)

218-303-1742

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Sometimes the song titles comprised almost half of the chorus: “Just Like Washington Crossed the Delaware, General Pershing Will Cross The Rhine.”

Visit Historic Downtown

HASTINGS “Three Wonderful Letters From Home”. Who could they be from? Why, “his mother, wife, and baby,” of course!

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alley: creating a stage production as a camp fund-raiser. Yip Yip Yaphank was an entertainment grabbag. There were acrobats, jugglers, military drills, and even a boxing demonstration. Tying it all together: an all-new Berlin score. Its most unique aspect

was the cast. All were Army recruits (even the towering “Ziegfeld Girls”). Among them: Sgt. Irving Berlin himself, plaintively wailing “Oh! How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning.” (A Berlin composition not making the Yaphank cut: “God Bless

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Antiquing in the

SECOND STREET ANTIQUES MALL

3rd Floor Antiques

CABIN FEVER DAYS

It’s time to get out and“SHAKE OFF THE WINTER BLUES”!

Come down to Red wing’s PotteRy PlaCe, take the elevatoR to the

Special Storewide Discounts

Starting February 23rd!!!

3Rd FlooR,

and enjoy going back in time, browsing aisle after aisle of quality antiques!

651-388-3087

Located on the Third Floor

Experience

The EMPORIUM Antiques, Collectibles Used Books and much MORE!

30+ Dealers offering a Large Variety. Circa 1820-1960. Always Buying and Selling.

A GREAT DAY TRIP OR WEEKEND GET-A-WAY, MINUTES SOUTH OF TREASURE ISLAND CASINO!

Historic Downtown 213 East Second Street Hastings, MN

651-438-5444

OPEN 10-5 DAILY

Enjoy our river view!

204 E Second St Hastings, MN

~ HOURS ~ Tues - Sat: 10-5 Sun: 12-5

651-480-0513

Pottery Place Center

2000 Old West Main • Red Wing, MN

Located on Second Street under the Hwy 61 Bridge.

Minnesota’s BEST Rivertown Experience!

Mississippi River Valley 490th St

Beautiful Scenery, Friendly small towns

570th Ave.

RED WING, MN

AL’S ANTIQUE MALL

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New merchandise arrives almost daily

(651) 388-0572

512 Plum Street • Red Wing, MN 55066

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La Crosse

(Located on the 3rd floor in Pottery Place Center)

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • Mon-Sat: 10-6, Sun: 11-5 www.thirdfloorantiques.crappietomtackle.com

Co-author of 3 books on Red Wing Pottery

www.larrysjugs.com

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1023 Sugar Loaf Rd • Winona, MN

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75 Booths, 3 Floors

110 S. 3rd St. Downtown

16 West

1811 Old West Main St. 651-388-3331 Thurs - Sun - 10am-5pm

VALLEY Antique Center of La Crosse Gillete

~ OPEN ~ Mon, Thurs, Fri 10am - 5pm Sat, Sun 10am - 5pm

Copeland

“For over 25 years.”

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Show blends antiques & gardens

--PRESS RELEASE WAUKESHA, WIS.--Lake Country Antiques & Garden Show, presented by Ron & Debby Christman--owners of Antiques Center at Wales in Wales, Wis.,-will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 21; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 22, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 23 at the Waukesha County Expo Center in Waukesha, Wis. Sixty-five dealers will offer antique and vintage furniture, accessories, and art from the 18th century through the mid 20th century.

American Antiques - 19th to 20th Century Lighting, Jewelry, Auctioneering Service Consulting and Restorations

www.kruesel.com

Telephone: 507-289-8049 email: kruesel@msn.com

22 - 3rd St. Southwest Rochester, MN 55902

The spring show also features garden items for interior and outdoor use. Admission, $8. Children 15 and under, free. Ralph Spano will sponsor a special exhibition and sale of art by Wisconsin Masters, 1900-1950. Mary Lou’s Crystal & China Repair will be on hand at the show. Located at 1000 Northview Road. Take I-94 Exit #294. Go south one mile to Northview Road West. Proceed west 1/2 mile. For information, call 262-968-4913 or visit www.antiquescenter atwales.com.

Sporting collectors won’t let this one get away

--PRESS RELEASE MEDINA, MINN.- The 21st Annual Minnesota Sporting Collectibles Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8 at the Medina Entertainment Center in Medina, Minn. The entertainment center is located 4.5 miles west of Highway 494 at 500 Highway 55 in Medina, Minn. Admission, $5. Under 16, free. Exhibitors will cover 200 tables with collectible fishing lures, rods, reels, minnow buckets, decoys, hunting equipment, posters,

Just one of many alluring lures you might find at the sho .

calendars, books, magazines, traps, cabin décor, spears, knives, sporting art, game calls, and anything else you can think of related to outdoor recreation.

For information visit www.american sporting.net or call 651-771-8926 or 651-387-2338 or email FishDecoy@ FishDecoy.net

Antiquing with the

Original Pioneers in

Gold Rush Country Harmony

CANNON FALLS

NORTHFIELD

Antiques of northfield 416 S. Division • Northfield, MN

507-664-9599

Open 7 Days A Week M-Sat 11-6, Th 11-8, Sun 12-5

31284 64th Avenue Path (In the Cannon Valley Mall)

Come to see the Largest Collection of 1950’s Television Lamps in the World! Stay for the great retro and antique goodies.

Mon-Sat: 10:30-5:30 Sun: Noon-5:00

507-263-5045

FARIBAULT

CANNON FALLS

KEEPERS

ANTIQUE STORE

224 Central Avenue • Faribault, MN

507-334-7673

A Complete Line of General Antiques “Victorian to Vintage” HOURS: Wed - Sat: 10am - 4pm

Antiques of the Midwest Antiques and Collectibles Featuring a wide variety of genuine antiques offered by multiple dealers

Hours Mon-Sat 10am - 4pm • Sun Noon - 4pm (Closed Mondays - December - March)

Phone: (507) 377-8212 • (507) 456-3699

OPEN DAILY • 50 Dealers

After Hours

218 S Washington Ave • Albert Lea, MN

Follow the I-35 / Hwy 52 / I-90 Loop ZUMBROTA

General Line of Antiques & Collectibles

1161 4th Street S • Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Midway between Rochester & the Twin Cities. East of Hwy. 52 on County 24 Blvd., then N. on 4th St. 3/4 mile. Next to John Deere.

(507) 263-0352

ALBERT LEA

Minnesota Iowa

Minnesota Iowa

AUSTIN

Olde Tyme Antiques

MEMORY MAKER ANTIQUES 350 22nd St. - Zumbrota

Directions: 4 mi. N of Austin on Hwy 218 to 262nd St., then 2.5 mi west. Watch for signs.

Visit www.OldeTymeAntiques.com

Old Rooster Antiques

Specializing in Investment-quality Antiques.

From MN-52 at Zumbrota, take the MN-58 exit and turn south. In 2 blocks take the first right after McDonalds. Memory Maker is 2 blocks west on the right.

• Winter Hours • Dec 1-May 31 • Open Daily: Mon-Sat: 10-4 • Sun: Noon-4

507-287-6228

MON-FRI: 10am-6pm • SAT-SUN: 10am-5pm A Rochester Landmark!

MANTORVILLE

Over 20 quality dealers featuring pottery, glassware, stoneware, china, furniture, doll repair, & lamp parts.

HARMONY Voted BEST Antique Shopping

Multi-dealer shop offering a wide selection of quality merchandise

OPEN DAILY Mon. - Sat. 10am - 6pm Sun. 11am - 6pm

Phone: 507-635-5554 416 N. Main St. Mantorville, MN 55955 www.MantorvilleSquare.com

Check Out Our Furniture Basement!

106 N. Broadway Rochester, MN 55906

(507) 732-5321

50422 262nd Street • Austin, MN 507-437-3343 or 507-438-7070

Hours - By Chance or appointment Call first to make sure we’re open!

ROCHESTER

Open Daily 10-5

Antique Mall ~ 135 Booths

50 Industrial Blvd NE, Harmony, MN 55939

507-888-6660

www.Generations of Harmony.com


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STOREWIDE

SAVE THE ! DATE

26TH ANNIVERSARY SALE April 20-23

EXTENDED HOURS 9:30-6:30 Complimentary beverages & snacks Gift certificate drawings throughout the day

12,000 SQ FT

OF ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES FOR ALL BUDGETS

COUNTRY SIDE ANTIQUE MALL 1161 4th Street South • Cannon Falls www.csamantiques.com

507-263-0352

Like us on Faceb ook

Located off Hwy 52 at Cannon Falls (Midway between the Twin Cities & Rochester) Take exit 96 (County Rd 24), then go east to 4th St

Antiquing in

New Ulm

South-Central Minnesota

St. Peter

Sleepy Eye

Rapidan

MANKATO

Open 7 Days a Week 9am - 9pm

(507) 359-1090 Mon.-Sat. 10-5 • Sun. 12-4

Doug Pelzel, Owner

Melissa & Doug Toy’s ® *

Occasional The Peddler will be Sale Dates

507-278-4808 507-278-4808

Cell: Cell:507-340-5794 507-340-5794

SeOPEN ptemberIN 13,APRIL 14 & 15 September 22 April 20,20, 21,21&&22 Thursday-Saturday 10am 5pm 10 am ~- 4 pm Or by appointment~ Other times by chance (please call cell phone.) or appointment

A Lovely Collection of

Light Lunch 19075 RapidanAvenue Ave., Serving 19075 Rapidan • Handcrafted items Downtown Rapidan56001 and Desserts Downtown Rapidan, • Gifts • Antiques

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(507) 794-5275 (507) 766-1961

507-386-0600

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200 Oak Street Sleepy Eye, MN 56085

(Closed Wed)

Vintage * Retro * Records * Watkins * Aprons

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OPEN YEAR-ROUND by Chance or Appointment.

Old Town Antiques OPEN Mon-Sat: 11-5 Sun: 1-4

VintageMallAntiques.com •

* Dishes * it takes two

Depot Antiques

A Historic RR Freight Depot full of antiques!

Cash & Checks We’ve Moved! Only. To a bigger and better space!

405 N Riverfront Dr. Mankato, MN 56001

* Quilts * Rugs * Furniture * Jewelry

Buying & Selling Quality antiQueS eState Buying & Moving Service

Antiques & More

1247 Range St (Hwy 169 North) Mankato, MN 56001 507-388-6016

28 N Minnesota St. New Ulm, MN 56073

SLEEPY EYE

MANKATO

Vintage Mall

Handiwork

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Waseca

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NEW ULM

Including Janesville, Mankato, New Ulm, Rapidan, Sleepy Eye, and Waseca

Janesville

Mankato

A Unique Multi-Dealer Shop located in the heart of Old Town.

JANESVILLE

Ms. Mac's Antiques 100 North Main Street Janesville, MN (507) 317-2457

Usually Open Wed - Sat Please call for hours. An “ever-changing” variety of country and primitives uniquely displayed in a century-old building.

MANKATO

Broad Street Antiques

• vintage • home decor • gifts • upcycled • repurposed • furniture • books, maps, and early paper

All in a Historic Building in a Charming Neighborhood.

1434 N. Broad St., Mankato 507-291-5528

Wed - Sat 11-5 pm, Sun. 12-4 pm

WASECA

1101 N. State St. Waseca, MN 56093 Celebrating

Open 5 Days a Week Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm (507) 835-4000

20 years!

a DestinatiOn shOp - 5,000 sq. ft. Of shOpping! Collectibles • Antiques • Home Decor Gifts Like us on facebook!


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Rush Lake

North Dakota springs early & late April shows

Buchanan Lake Otter Tail Lake

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--PRESS RELEASE BISMARCK. & WEST FARGO, N.D.-Crying Hill Antiques of Mandan, N.D. is sponsoring two April 2017 shows. The first North Dakota April show will be in Bismarck on Saturday, April 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Burleigh County 4H Building located at 3715 E. Bismarck Expressway in Bismarck, N.D. The second show will be in Fargo on Sat-

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Fergus Falls

West Battle Lake

210 Exit 57

Alexandria 35

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Parkers Prairie

Ashby

Mon-Fri: 9-6; Sat: 9-5:30; Sun: 12-4 59 94 OPEN YEAR ROUND.

Browerville

NowElbow & Then Antique Mall

Exit 82

Lake Ida

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Alexandria

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Off Broadway Antiques

94 Lake Reno

Lowry

Hidden Treasures, Collectibles & Comics

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Exit 127

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Starbuck

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Glenwood Vintage House Antiques

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Mon - Sat: 9:30-5 (Closed Tues) Sun: 11-4 OPEN YEAR ROUND.

Albany 10-4 OPEN Wed-Sat: Jan Watson’s Back Again!

Freeport

Lake Minnewaska

B ud ’ s B arn

521 Sinclair Lewis Ave (320) 351-7700

Melrose

Memoryville

Glenwood

701 N Franklin (320)634-3618•(320)491-7752

A One-Owner Antique Shop 10222 State Highway 29 Parkers Prairie, MN 56361

Osakis

Antiques Osakis

Grandpa’s Attic & Gifts

26 West Main (320) 859-9320

Hwy 27 (Nokomis St.) & 1st Ave (320) 766-0394

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OPEN DAILY 10-5 YEAR ROUND! Les Kouba prints / Used furniture

“Closed for the Season” Re-Opening May 13, 2017.

Furniture • Glassware Tools • Toys •Decoys • Redwing

OPEN YEAR ROUND Mon - Sat, 11 - 5 Sunday, 12 - 5

(218) 338-6166

Located On State Highway 29 15 mi North of Alexandria or 3 mi South of Parkers Prairie, MN

Visit the “Granite City” and surrounding communities... Seven GREAT SHOPS only an hour north of the Metro... Make it a day trip!

ST. JOSEPH

219 E Cedar Street St. Joseph, MN 56374 (next to Ace Hardware)

OPEN

EVERY URD SAT & AY j j SUNDAY 10am to 5pm

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ST. CLOUD

antiques, arts, and the eclectic a fun place to shop!

Something for EVERYONE!

~ Hours ~

2nd level now open! 30+ dealers hours mon - fri: 10-6 sat: 10-4

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Specializing in Ephemera

antiques • primitives architectural salvage garden • repurposed vintage decor

in historic downtown saint cloud

RICHMOND St. Cloud Area Map

Paper Collector

707 W. St. Germain St. St. Cloud, mn

711 w st. germain st

320-257-3387

M-W:11-6 •Th-F:10-6 Sat:10-5 (Closed Sunday)

Vintage Collectible Vintage Collectible Paper Items Paper Items

CLOSED Sundays & Holidays

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Store 320-632-5350

Open Daily 9:30 am-6 pm Sat. til 4 pm Closed Sun.

OR outside of our regular hours we’ll open for you by appointment if you call 320-229-4080!

Home 320-632-6796 79 East Broadway Little Falls, MN 56345

26 North 7th Avenue Downtown St. Cloud

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~ HOURS ~ Mon-Fri: 9:30-4:30 Sat: 9:30-4:00

(Across from the Court House)

Little Falls

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Albany

St. Joseph

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Paynesville

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Eden Valley

Open Every Friday • Saturday • Sunday ~ 10am-6pm ~ Foley

(320) 743-5950

8600 Main Ave 95 Clear Lake, MN 55319 Princeton

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We’re 1 block South of Hwy 10 in downtown Clear Lake.

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Osakis

Lake Mary

Mon-Sat: 10-5; Sun: 12-4 OPEN YEAR ROUND.

110 5th Avenue West (320) 763-1655Morris

Mon-Sat 11-5; Sun 12-5 OPEN YEAR ROUND.

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15 mi. N of Alex. on Hwy. 29 (218) 338-6166

Lake Osakis

Exit 97

Past & Present Home Gallery Herman

Bud’s Barn Antiques

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Geneva Lake

Lake Darling

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Long Prairie

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Lake Carlos

Mon-Sat: 10-5; Sun: 12-4 YEAR-ROUND Mall of 4 Floors

619 Broadway St. (320) 759-2300

Parkers Prairie

Lake Miltona

Exit 77

Lake 601 Broadway St. (320) 763-6467

Clarissa

Lake Christina

Pelican Lake

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urday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Hartl Ag Building on the Red River Valley Fairgrounds located at 1805 W. Main Ave. in West Fargo, N.D. Saturday admission, $5. Sunday, free. Dealers from four states will be bringing their best antique and vintage everything, with North Dakota artifacts a specialty! For information, call 701-226-8122.

Becker

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Big Lake

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The Old Times At war’s end, a similar cover, but a reworked theme, was utilized for “Goodbye France (You’ll Never Be Forgotten By The U.S.A.)”, another welcome dose of patriotism, courtesy of Sgt. Irving Berlin.

When America entered the war, a song hit from the Passing Show of 1917 announced the news with “Goodbye Broadway, Hello France!”

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Cont. from page 15

America.” That one had to wait for the dawn of another war and the vocals of Kate Smith.) Yip Yip Yaphank concluded with “We’re On Our Way To France,” the soldier/ performers marching up the theatre aisles, and back to their barracks. The final

Broadway performance on September 14, 1918, however, had a different ending. This time, as the cast (led by Sgt. Berlin) exited singing “We’re On Our Way to France,” their march took them to the troop carrier destined to transport them overseas. For today’s collectors, World War I

sheet music is an attractive collectible. The artwork is generally superb, done by such illustrators as Norman Rockwell. Some collectors may want the work of a specific composer. Others may wish to collect as many cover variations of a specific song as possible. The price is certainly right: lots of 10 or so assorted pieces in acceptable condition often show up on eBay for a “buyit-now” price of under $30; single mint copies by a specific composer or artist are in the $2550 range. World War I marked a tipping point

ST. CLOUD INDOOR FLEA MARKET 3807 W St. Germain Street St. Cloud, MN 56301

Directions: From Hwy 23/Division Street or Hwy. 23/2nd Street: South on 33rd Ave/ West Saint Germain St. for 1.2 miles. (2 Blocks past 22nd Street/County Road 137).

in American history, as the country charged full speed ahead into the 20th century. Sheet music, its tuneful souvenir, provides a colorful, ongoing reminder of this proud heritage.

A wakeup call for wartime Americans: “Liberty Bell (It’s Time To Ring Again”).

Photo Associate: Hank Kuhlmann. Irving Berlin and George M. Cohan sheet music courtesy of Michael Deatz. The National World War I Museum and Memorial is located in Kansas City, Mo. Detailed information is available on the museum’s website, www. theworldwar.org Donald-Brian Johnson is the coauthor of numerous books on design and collectibles, including Postwar Pop a collection of his columns, and an upcoming second volume. Please address inquiries to donaldbrian@msn.com

It’s all in how you see it: a determined sweetheart insists “They Were All Out Of Step But Jim” (Irving Berlin).

The Prairie Potholes Eden Valley Lost & Found Antiques Trails 200 State St. N (Highways 55 & 22)

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Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm

Richmond

Belgrade

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Antiques • CDs • Clothes • Collectibles Cookbooks • Crafts • Decor DVDs • Electronics • Hand Tools Household Items • Jewelry • Militaria Record Albums • Small Furniture Toys • Vintage

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StCloudFleaMarket.com

Winter: Wed-Sat: 10-5; Sun: 12-5 (Closed Mon & Tues Nov-Apr) We Buy!

193 N Highway 23 22 (320) 796-5515

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Granite Falls

305 Augusta Ave (320) 243-7605

Belltower Antique Mall Mon-Sat: 10-5; Sun: 12-5 25 Dealers.

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320-267-5763

Paynesville

Spicer

Clara City

Granite Falls

Mon-Sat 9:30 - 5:30 It’s Worth The Drive!

The Antique Cellar

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Long Lake Antiques

Willmar

(320) 453-5678

Watkins Eden Valley

10 3 27

Cold Spring

Paynesville

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Benson

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Willmar 212

Litchfield

Prairie Mercantile

L&J’s Antiques

Sibley Antiques

2nd Sat. & Sun. - NO CHARGE to set-up

Open Saturdays: 10:30am - 5:00pm

Multi-dealer. (Closed Mondays)

100 N Sibley Ave 110 E U.S. 212 • (320) 564-9094 614 Benson Ave SW 7 Days/wk: Mon-Sat: 10-5; Sun 12-4 (1 Blk N of Hwy 12 and 7th Street W.) (320) 693-7335 FLEA MARKETS: May through September (320) 894-4869 For Appointments Tues-Fri: 11-5; Sat: 10-5; Sun: 12-5


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CALENDAR Editor’s Note: Calendar listings are published free of charge. Space preference is given to advertisers. Listings in bold type have paid display advertisements in The Old Times, and page numbers (if in this issue) are given. Please look for these ads, (either in this issue or the previous issue), for additional information. To be included in the calendar simply mail information to: The Old Times, P.O. Box 411, Sauk Centre, MN 55378-0411, or email the listing to Paul@TheOldTimes.com. The deadline for calendar listings is the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication. Because of the possibility of cancellations, we recommend that readers confirm the scheduling of an event before traveling any distance. Club information in the Club Directory is published on a rotating basis as space is available. MAJOR ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES SHOWS / SALES / MARKETS MARCH 27, 2017 - APRIL 2, 2017 MINNEAPOLIS, MN: A Gathering of Friends Antiques Market. March 30th & 31st and April 1st & 2nd. Thursday & Friday: 9am-8pm, Saturday: 9am6pm, Sunday: 10am-3pm. 6010 Lyndale Ave South (Bachman’s Flagship Store at 60th & Lyndale Ave South in Minneapolis). FREE Admission and FREE Parking. Info.: www.AGatheringOfFriends.net or (952)220-4773. Page 12 (Mar). BISMARCK, ND: Crying Hill Antiques’ Bismarck Spring Antiques Show. April 1st & 2nd, 2017. Saturday: 9am5pm; Sunday: 9am-4pm. Burleigh County 4H Building, 3715 E Bismarck Expressway. Admission: Saturday $5; Sunday FREE. Info.: (701)226-8122 or daleks@ earthlink.net. Page 1.

LA CROSSE, WI: The 17th Annual La Crosse Logan Band Antiques Show. Proceeds benefit Logan High School Band and Student Scholarships. Saturday and Sunday, April 1st & 2nd, 2017. Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10am- 3pm. Logan HS Field House, 1500 Ranger Drive. Admission $4 (12 and under FREE). Info.: (608) 789-3318 or www. LoganAntiqueShow.webs.com. Page 13 (Mar). BLOOMINGTON, MN: The 46th Annual Antique Bottle, Advertising & Stoneware Show and Sale sponsored by the North Star Historical Bottle Association. Sunday, April 2nd, 9:30am to 2:30pm. Knights of Columbus Building, 1114 American Blvd. W (1/4 mile west of Lyndale on American Boulevard). Admission: $2. Info.: Jeff Springer (651)500-0949 or Springer_Associates@ yahoo.com. Page 13 (Mar). APRIL 3, 2017 - APRIL 9, 2017 MEDINA, MN: American Sporting Collectibles 22nd Annual Show. Saturday, April 8; 9am-2pm. Medina Entertainment Center, 500 Highway 55, (4.5 miles west of I-494 on Highway 55). Admission: $5; Under 16 FREE. Information: www.AmericanSporting.net. Page 13. NEENAH, WI: 20th Annual Appleton Antique Show & Sale. Sponsored by Friends of Hearthstone. Saturday & Sunday, April 8th and 9th; Saturday: 10am-5pm and Sunday: 11am4pm. Tri-county Ice Arena, 700 East Shady Lane (100 miles N of Milwaukee; 30 miles S of Green Bay. Hwy 41 to Prospect Ave (BB) Exit. Folow signs). Admission: $6 (good both days); children under 16 FREE; strollers welcome. Onsite concessions. Proceeds benefit Hearthstone Historic House Museum. Info.: (920)993-9817 or (920) 730-8204 or visit www.HearthstoneMuseum.org. Page 13. APRIL 17, 2017 - APRIL 23, 2017

Auction & Estate Sale Calendar

WAUKESHA, WI: Lake Country Antiques & Garden Show. April 21st, 22nd and 23rd; Fri. 5pm-9pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am-4pm. Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd. (1-94 Exit 294, HWY. J South 1 mile to Northview Rd. West, 1/2 miles to show entrance). Admission: Adults $8; Children (15 and under) FREE. (Tickets valid all three days.) Catered food & desserts; Friday night cash bar. Info.: (262)968-4913 or www. AntiquesCenterAtWales.com. Page 13 (Mar).

The Old Times Auction & Estate Sale Calendar is a listing of auctions and estate sales advertised in The Old Times. The listing includes the location of the sale, the company name, the type of auction or sale and the page on which the advertisement can be found in this issue. (If no page is listed the advertisement appeared in the previous month’s issue.)

ST. PAUL, MN: Minnesota Antique Spectacular. Sponsored by Prime Promotions. Saturday & Sunday, April 22nd and 23rd; Saturday: 8am-5pm and Sunday: 10am-4pm. Minnesota State Fairgrounds Grandstand, 1265 N Snelling Ave. (on Snelling Ave. 3 mi. N of I-94 or 2 mi. S of State Hwy 36). Admission: $7. FREE Parking. For information call: (612)961-3401 or visit www. MNAntiqueShows.com Page 12.

March 24, 2017 Friday 3:00 pm Day 1of 2 Swanville, MN– Paul’s Auction Service 2-Day Antique & Real Estate Auction– P24 March 25, 2017 Saturday 9:00 am Day 2of 2 Swanville, MN– Paul’s Auction Service 2-Day Antique & Real Estate Auction– P24 March 27, 2017 Monday 6:00 pm St. Paul, MN– Luther Auctions Fine Art & Antique Auction– P 21 March 30, 2017 Thursday 5:30 pm Cannon Falls, MN– A New Day Auctions Estate & Consignment Auction– P 21 April 3, 2017 Monday 6:00 pm St. Paul, MN– Luther Auctions Estate & Antique Auction– P 21 April 6, 2017 Thursday 5:30 pm Cannon Falls, MN– A New Day Auctions Estate & Consignment Auction– P 21 April 10, 2017 Monday 6:00 pm St. Paul, MN– Luther Auctions Estate & Antique Auction– P 21 April 15, 2017 Saturday 10:00 am Spicer, MN– Blocks Auction Center Johnson Auction Quality Antique Auction– P 21 April 20, 2017 Thursday 5:30 pm Cannon Falls, MN– A New Day Auctions Estate & Consignment Auction– P 21 April 21, 2017 Friday 9:00 am Wautoma, WI– W. Yoder Auction Services Classic Car/Sign Auction– P 24 April 24, 2017 Monday 6:00 pm St. Paul, MN– Luther Auctions Fine Art & Antique Auction– P 21

MADISON, WI: The 27th Annual Four Lakes Postcard Show. Sunday April 23, 9am - 4 pm. Madison Turner Hall, 3001 S. Stoughton Rd. Admission: $2, FREE Parking. Info.: Ann Waidelich (608)249-7920 or annwaid@charter.net. APRIL 24, 2017 - APRIL 30, 2017 WEST FARGO, ND: Crying Hill Antiques’ Fargo Spring Antiques Show. April 29th & 30th. Saturday: 9am5pm; Sunday: 9am-4pm. The Hartl Ag Building at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, 1805 W Main Avenue. Admission: Saturday $5; Sunday FREE. Info.: (701)2268122 or daleks@earthlink.net. Page 1. WHEATON, IL: 2017 Chicagoland National Civil War Show AND Collectors Arms Dealers Association Gun Show. Saturday, April 29th, 9am - 4pm. Dupage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester, (County Farm & Manchester). Admission: $9 (covers BOTH shows); Early Buyers: $25 at 8am. Zurko’s Midwest Promotions, Info: (715)526-9769 or www.ZurkoPromotions.com. Page 12. CHICAGO, IL: The Fan Association of North America (FANA) 2017 Assemblage in Chicago: “FANA in the Windy City”, a 35th Anniversary Celebration. Wednesday, April 25th to Sunday, April 30th. Cambria Hotel & Suites, 166 East Superior Street (on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile). For Info.: FANAPresident@ FanAssociation.org or visit FanAssociation.org or find us on Facebook. Page 13 (Mar). CEDAR RAPIDS, IA: Cedar Rapids Antique & Vintage Show. April 28th, & 29th. Fri 10-6; Sat 9-4. Hawkeye Downs Speedway, Main Expo Building, 4400 6th St SW. Admission: $6 (Good both days). FREE Parking. Info.: (641)832-2700 or (507)269-1473 or: www.TownsendAntiquesShows.com.

MONTHLY MARKETS & OCCASIONAL SALES MARCH 20, 2017 - MARCH 26, 2017 ROCHESTER, MN: Mayo Civic Center Flea Market. Sunday, March 26, 10am-4pm. Rochester Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Dr. Admission: $2; FREE parking at all meters and ramps. R. Townsend, Mgr. Info: (641)832-2700 or (507)269-1473 Website: www. TownsendAntiqueShows.com. MARCH 27, 2017 - APRIL 2, 2017 PINE RIVER, MN: First Monday Outdoor Trader Market. A 2-day outdoor Flea Market held the first Monday and the preceding Sunday each month. Sunday, April 2 and Monday, April 3; gates open at 7am both days. Located at Iron Valley Ranch, 2.5 miles north of Pine River on Highway 371 (watch for the yellow Iron Valley Ranch billboard and large threshing machine at the entrance to the market grounds). Info.: (218)5872906 or www.FirstMondayMN.com. Page 13. APRIL 10, 2017 - APRIL 16, 2017 APPLE VALLEY, MN: Haupt Antiek Market: “French Palette”. April 12th, 13th, 14th & 15th. **NOTE DAYS(Change due to Easter)** Wed: 9am-8pm, Thurs: 9am8pm, Fri: 9am-7pm, Sat: 9am-5pm. 7570 147th St West. Info.: (651)329-3871; or Deb@HauptAntiek.com, or www.HauptAntiek.com. Page 5. VICTORIA, MN: Antiques Worthwhile. A monthly market open just 3 days per month! Dates this month are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, April 13th, 14th & 15th. Thursday & Friday: 10am-6pm; Saturday: 10am5pm. 1855 80th Street (just west of the Holiday gas station on Hwy. 5). Info.: (952)283-1730. Page 6. APRIL 24, 2017 - APRIL 30, 2017 MINNEAPOLIS, MN: The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis Annual Estate Sale. Saturday, April 29th; 9am-4pm. Located in the Club Ballroom at 410 Oak Grove St. (1 block E of Hennepin Ave and 1 block S of Loring Park). Admission: $5 until 12:00 noon. See Classified ad under “Antique Shows & Markets” for item listing. Info.: Diane Henry (612)269-8295 or Diane@dianes-homes.com or www.WomansClub.org. Page 21. PINE RIVER, MN: First Monday Outdoor Trader Market. A 2-day outdoor Flea Market held the first Monday and the preceding Sunday each month. Sunday, April 30 and Monday, May 1; gates open at 7am both days. Located at Iron Valley Ranch, 2.5 miles north of Pine River on Highway 371 (watch for the yellow Iron Valley Ranch billboard and large threshing machine at the entrance to the market grounds). Info.: (218)5872906 or www.FirstMondayMN.com. Page 13. SPECIAL EVENTS / MEETINGS / CONVENTIONS EXHIBITS / MUSEUMS / GALLERIES ST. PAUL, MN: The mission of the Minnesota Museum of American Art is to showcase art of the past and present, unleash the creative potential of our community, and inspire the artist in us all. The Minnesota Museum of American Art is located in St. Paul at 141 East 4th Street (on the corner of 4th and Robert Streets). Hours are Thurs: 11am - 6pm; Sat & Sun:10am - 4pm. Admission is FREE. For more information, call 651-797-2571 or visit www.mmaa.org. MINNEAPOLIS, MN: The American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Avenue, was founded in 1929 by Swedish newspaper publisher Swan J.Turnblad. The Turnblad mansion, which houses the Institute, is on the National Register of Historic Places. For information about hours, exhibits and programs, call (612) 871-4907. CLUB / ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY ST. PAUL, MN: The Twin City Postcard Club has an informal meeting, program and trading, etc., usually the third Wednesday of the month, 6:15-9:15 p.m. For location and more information, see our website at www.TwinCityPostcardClub.com or write to 25145 Chippendale Ave, Farmington, MN 55024. MADISON, WI: CAS Collectors is a group of people with a common interest in Ceramic Arts Studio pottery. Complete information, including contact information, can be found on the club website at www. CASCollectors.com.


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CLASSIFIED ADS CAROUSEL HORSE Wood, carved by AlPRIMITIVE TO PRAC- lan Herschell, Co. circa TICAL: Red Wing 1930. $995. Also carCrock SALE! Toledo ousel type carved Polar Lollipop Scales, Large Bear. Both excellent Call Ron Amount Of Militaria condition. And Vintage Ammo. (641)990-1485. (0) Many Beer Signs. STORE Large Amount Of Dec- GIGANTIC orative Collectibles CLOSING SALE! AbFor Everyone. Ask for bey House Antiques, DDS Areas - Gateway 27 West Main, CrosAntique Mall, Rogers by, MN will close April MN (763)-428-8286. 30. Huge Discounts Check Out Our Inter- by many dealers! net Store: stores.ebay. (BF0) com/ThreeRiversVariety. (2) WANTED ANTIQUE HARDPOSTERS WARE, lights, doors, MOVIE Highest etc. for older homes. WANTED. 2,000 sq. ft. of stuff. Prices Paid. 1-sheets, glass Also, furniture hard- lobbycards, displays. ware. NORTHWEST slides, Cleveland, A R C H I T E C T U R A L Dwight SALVAGE, 981 Selby POB 10922, ChicaAve, St. Paul, MN. go, IL 60610-0922. or (651)644-9270 or (773)525-9152 email: pmanly8376@ posterboss@aol.com. (BF6) aol.com (TFN) TELEPHONES: Over 85 different, genuine 1892-1983, parts, restorations. FREE Catalogue: We now offer our entire business for sale. phonecoinc@aol. com; (608)582-4124; w w w. p h o n e c o i n c . com. (0)

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SERIOUS COLLECTOR LOOKING for Portage, Wisconsin bottles to complete collection. Uncommon to rare. Top prices paid for ones needed. Call (608)697-3452 Tom. (BF0) ZIPPO CIGARETTE LIGHTERS WANTED BY COLLECTOR. Also Zippo knives, displays, fluid cans, etc. Highest Prices Paid. Call Bob (612)866-2683 (5) WANTED: OLD BEER SIGNS AND BEER CANS. Collections, accumulations or single items. Top prices paid for top condition and rarity! Call David (651)731-9573 or wjumpy1@comcast. net. (1)

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JOE’S CHANDELIER CLEANING, LLC. Chandelier cleaning, rewiring, & repair services. Insured. Free local estimates. Joe Schwab, Proprietor. (651)338-9515 or jschwab22@comcast. net. (9)

FLOOR SPACE OR CABINET AVAILABLE. Established shop sells a wide variety of goods: antiques, vintage, MCM and new. Seeking experienced dealer able to work duty days. Finds On Broadway, Robbinsdale, MN. Email: celshah@aol. com or call: (612) 8015707. (TFN)

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CHAIR CANING, wicker repair, rush and seat weaving. Only 1 hour from Minneapolis. FREE Estimates. Debbie (507)964-5887, DebGaryW@gmail. com. (6) ANTIQUE SHOWS & MARKETS FANTASTIC ANTIQUE TO MODERN DOLL, BEAR & ORIGINAL ARTIST SHOW will bring the Mermaid Event Center in Mounds View alive again on May 21! www.CPromotionsPlus.com (0)

THE WOMAN’S CLUB OF MINNEAPOLIS ANNUAL ESTATE SALE. Saturday April 29, 9:00am o 4:00pm. 410 Oak Grove Street, Minneapolis. Numerous estate collections: china, crystal, silver,m pottery, linens, vintage toys, costume jewelry, cocktail purses and handbags, hats, scarves, furs, artwork, furniture. Adm. $5 until noon. (0) KANE COUNTY ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE FLEA MARKET. “2017 - 50th Anniversary - Best in the Midwest or Anywhere.” Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, Illinois 60174 (between Route 38 and Route 64). 1st Sunday of every month and preceding Saturday afternoon. NEXT SHOWS: April 1st & 2nd and May 6th & 7th. Sat: Noon 5pm; Sun: 7am - 4pm. Admission: $5 each day. Children 12 and under FREE with parents. Parking FREE. Information: (630)3772252 or www.KaneCountyFleaMarket. com. (TFN)

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You can drink it, but you can’t sell it.

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brought in four or five new fish.” “Wooden fish,” corrected Patricia. “Yeah, wooden fish,” said Anne. “With hooksh on them.” “Anything else?” I said with firmness, narrowing my eyes at them. “Um. . . anyshing else?” Anne asked Patricia, going for an innocent look. “Er . . . well,” said Patricia, knitting her brows in deep thought. “Unlessh you mean the figural Jim Beam bottles Shandy brought in. Fifteen figural Jim Beam bottlesh.” “Very nishe,” said Anne, “and reashonably

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By Joan Sween prished. I like the woodpecker one the besht.” “Uh-huh,” I said, beginning to get a handle on the situation. “And these bottles were open, and empty?” “Oh, yesh, open. Very open,” said Anne. “And empty. Empty, empty.” “For all intensh and purposhes, empty,” said Patricia. “Maybe they were jush a teenshy tiny not-empty, but we made shure they were legal.” “A teensy tiny notempty,” I said. “They still had something in them?” “Yeah.” “What?” “Bourbon.” “They were full of bourbon!” I was flabbergasted. I helped myself to a cup of coffee. “No, not full, full,” said Anne. “More like two shwallows full.” “So what did you do with the two swallows?” I asked. “Well, we shwallowed them,” said Patricia in an isn’tit-obvious voice. “So . . . Sandy brought in 15 Jim Beam bottles, each with two swallows inside . . .” I poured myself some more coffee. “And it would be illegal for Shandy to shell them like that, so we were getting rid of the evidensh,” said Anne. “. . . fifteen bottles, two swallows each,” I continued . . . 30 swallows. You ladies didn’t drink 30

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swallows of bourbon, did you?” “Good heavensh, no!” said Patricia. “We couldn’t have held all that! We poured quite a bit of it off into another container!” I took another shlow ship of delishious coffee as I thanked the mall’sh lucky shtarsh that Anne and Patrisha weren’t falling-down drunk by now. “Maybe it would be a good idea if you two shwitched over to coffee and made an effort to shober up,” I suggested. “Coffee!” they both blurted simultaneously. “Not coffee!” “Why?” I asked. “What’sh wrong with coffee? Ishin’t it what mosss people use to shober up? Where did you two pour off the extra bourbon?” They both looked at me with red faces. “Well?” I asked. “Where’sh the leftover bourbon? You mush have put it shomewhere? Shomeplash? In shome short of container?” “Um . . . yesh. Shomeplashe,” giggled Anne. “Sho, where?” I asked. “In the coffee!” they shrieked, tipsily knocking things off the counter. “Ah!” said I. “That makesh perfect shenshe. All nishe and legal. Pour me a little more coffee would you?”

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A Gathering of Friends amid spring flowers

Fans in the Windy City!

--PRESS RELEASE CHICAGO-Members of the Fan Association of North America (FANA), a national collector’s group of hand fan enthusiasts, will hold their annual conference on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Ill., from Wednesday, April 26 through Sunday, April 30. Fan lovers from across the country and beyond will have many opportunities to view and learn about historic and stylish hand fans during the 4-day conference. Highlights include viewing exquisite fans from collections of the

Art Institute of Chicago, the Field Museum, and the Chicago History Museum; lectures on Imperial China treasures and the use of fans in Tai Chi; and a sale of antique and vintage fans. For further information contact Kathryn Hanna at westonkafan@gmail. com 6-16-09 or call 952-2009727.

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AUCTION

Directions: Yoder Auction Center N2475 13th Gateway & State Rd 21 (Next to Country Discount Grocery) 3 Miles West of Wautoma, WI on Hwy 21 or 10 Miles East of I-39/Hwy 51 on Hwy 21.

Friday, April 21, 2017 • Live & Online @ 9am We have the buyers for your CLASSIC CARS, Signs, Coin Op and Memorabilia. Theme Park; Horses, Train, Cars. Whether you’re selling one car or an entire collection, stick with an auction service that has the local and global marketplace for your consignment. Put more money in your pocket, save the transportation cost and consign to a collector car auction that is open to the public in Wisconsin. Ranging from complete restoration to barn finds, and late models….. LOOK WHAT’S ALREADY HERE!!!!

ALL CAR CONSIGNMENTS MUST BE HERE BY NOON APRIL 19, 2017! Attend, Phone bid, Absentee bid, or BID LIVE ONLINE - WYoderAuction.com

Terms: Cash, check, Visa, MasterCard 4% convenience fee. ID required to register +10% Buyers fee, 5.5% sales tax. All sales final with no warranties. Announcements sale day supersede this and printed material. Not responsible for accidents. Go to wyoderauction.com for online terms.

W. Yoder Auction

Registered Wisconsin Auctioneer: Wayne Yoder, #1977 N2475 13th Gateway • Wautoma, WI 54982

• Phone 920-787-5549 • Cell 920-295-2644 •

For more info and updates visit: WYoderAuction.com


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