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These are three fan pull ad's I have. They were used in country or corner stores to hang from ceiling (or ceiling fan) as an alternate form of advertising. The first is Butter Nut Coffee, the second is Double Cola and the final is Wine Dip Cola which I was told was a subsidiary of Coca Cola.
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I like the first picture, Probably because I have the coffee can that matches it, lol
Thanks Kerry! I don't even drink coffee!
Thanks to officialfuel and chevy59 for the loves
Thanks walksoftly !
I drank a good many cups of that coffee years ago. Brings back old times & memories. Thanks for sharing.
I remember the double cola also but didn't care for it, coke was the drink of the day.
Thanks fhrjr2!
Thanks mustangtony !
Jamie, here's the can, LOL
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/76863-butternut-coffee-can?in=activity
Sweet, I need to get me one!
Thanks BELLIN68 and brattjd!