Postcard News from Courthouse Square

Vol. 12, No.6, June 2016

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Postcard News From Courthouse Square

Get Out to a Postcard Show....It will do you good!

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This issue has information on upcoming postcard shows. We hope you find this issue informative

and adding to your interest in postcards and postcard collecting.

Let us know if you have ideas for upcoming articles or contributors.

Your feedback is welcome. Our membership is over 15,000 and an ad or article can get wide circulation.

Welcome to the 12th Year of Our Newsletter,

Postcard News from Courthouse Square!!

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Load Those Postcards in the Car, Come on out to a Show!

 

It will do you good!

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See 2016 Show Schedules Below!!

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ATTIC HERITAGE AUCTIONS
Ron & Carol Littlefield
P. O. Box 276
Whitefield, NH 03598-0276
www.atticheritage.com

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When in Dallas, visit

Dallas Metro's #1 Source for Great Antiques

and over 10,000 $1 Vintage Postcards and Old Photos

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Postcard News from Courthouse Square

NEW!!Free Classifieds, See below for details!



UPCOMING SHOW - EVENT INFORMATION

(Show Promoters, see info below for listings in our Postcard News from Courthouse Square -Show Calendar, $15 for 12 issues or until show date)

 


2016 Antique Postcard & Paper Americana Show Schedule


Get Out to a Postcard Show....It will do you good!


Show Promoters, advertise your shows in our newsletters.

$15 per show, runs until after show occurs, email jmtaylor@ipa.net
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Always check with contact person for a show before planning trips.

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2016 Show Calendar

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Spring 2016
Tulsa OK
Postcard and Paper Show and Sale

Fri June 3, 10a to 6p (Early Bird at 9A)
Sat June 4, 9a to 4p
Clarion Inn
2600 N Aspin Ave
Broken Arrow OK

1.918.258.7085

For additional collector and dealer information:
Jim Taylor, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850
Email: postcards@courthousesquare.net Call toll free: 1.888.451.0340

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June 2,3,4,5, 2016

40th Annual International Paper Money Show

Cook Convention Center

255 N Main

Memphis, TN 38103

Doug Davis, 817.723.7231 or doug@memphisipms.com

Visit www.MemphisIPMS.com for hours and admissions

 

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June 4-5, 2016.

Huntsville, AL.

HUNTSPEX 2016 Stamp and Postcard Show.

UAH Conference Training Center,

University of Alabama in Huntsville,

1410 Ben Graves Drive,

Huntsville.

Sat: 10 AM-5 PM.

Sun: 10 AM-3 PM.

19 dealers. FREE admission.

Huntsville Philatelic Club.

Contact: Mike O'Reilly,

P.O. Box 4384,

Huntsville, AL 35815-4384. Phone: (256) 527-4601. Email: mcoreilly@yahoo.com

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NEW SHOW!!

June 24, 25, 2016

Greater Kansas City Metro

Antique Postcard and Paper Show

Crown Plaza Kansas City - Overland Park (Lenexa)

12601 West 95th Street

Lenexa, KS 66215

"In the Ballroom"

Friday June 24, 2016, 11 am to 6 pm (Early Bird at 10AM)

Saturday June 25, 2016, 9am to 4pm

Early Bird Admission $6 available 10am Friday,

Regular Admission $4 (11 am Fri, 9 am Sat)Admissions good for both days

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Lots of restaurants, motels shopping in immediate area. This is at the S.E. part of I-35 and 95th St interchange, Lenexa,
same exit we've used for years to get to the Lenexa(Kansas City) club show which no longer exists.

Clearly visable from exit, hotel reservations at our show rate, call 913.217.1004, group name Courthouse

Square Antique Postcards based on availability.

Click here for Dealer Lists (this show is sold out....email to get on waiting list in case of cancellations)

Construction at this interchange on I-35 is ongoing, the area hotels have directional signs all around area directing to their parking lots from 95th street.

ROAD DETOURS
Starting mid-February 2016, the 95th street exit ramps to and from I-35 will be closed for road work. Should you need additional information please feel free to contact hotel guest services at 913-217-1000.

CLICK TO SEE ALTERNATIVE ROUTES

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For additional collector and dealer information:
Jim Taylor, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850
Email: postcards@courthousesquare.net Call toll free: 1.888.451.0340

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2016

Land of Lakes Postcard and Paper Show

Eagan Minnesota

Eagan Community Center

1501 Central Parkway

Eagan MN 55121

Friday and Saturday July 22nd, 9a-6p, 23rd 9a-4p

Mary L Martin Ltd

PO Box 787

Perryville, MD 21903

410-939-0999

marymartinpostcards@gmail.com

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2016

Havre de Grace Postcard Show

July 30th, Saturday 9am-4pm

Mary L Martin Ltd

PO Box 787

Perryville, MD 21903

410-939-0999

marymartinpostcards@gmail.com

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2016

Springfield Missouri Summer

Postcard and Paper Show and Sale

Friday Aug 26, 2016, 10 AM to 6 PM (Early Bird at 9am)

Saturday Aug 27, 2016, 9 AM to 4 PM

Lamplighter Inn-North

2820 N Glenstone (host motel reservations 800 707 0326)

Springfield Missouri 65803

ADMISSION: $4.00 for both days regular admission (10 am Friday, and 9 am Saturday)

$6 Early Bird available 9:00 on Friday

For additional collector and dealer information:
Jim Taylor, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850
Email: postcards@courthousesquare.net Call toll free: 1.888.451.0340

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Sep 2-3, 2016.

Collinsville, IL.

41th Annual

St. Louis Gateway Postcard Club Annual Show.

VFW Hall, 1234 Vandalia St.

(Highway 159, easily accessible from Interstates 70 & 55, 270, 255 & 64; just 15 minutes from downtown St. Louis)

Collinsville

Fri: Club Members 9 AM-6 PM. Public 10 AM-6 PM.

Sat: 9 AM-4 PM.

FREE admission. FREE parking. Food available on site.

St. Louis Gateway Postcard Club.

Contact: Tom Snyder. Phone: (618) 531-4189. Email: the.snyders@charter.net

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DelMarVa Postcard Club

Postcard Show & Sale

Saturday, September 10, 2016

Hours 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission $3

Cheswold Volunteer Fire Company

371 Main Street

Cheswold, Delaware 19936

Information (302) 734-9259

Club Address: DelMarVa Postcard Club

307 Gettysburg Road

Dover, Delaware 19904

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THE CAPITAL OF TEXAS POSTCARD CLUB PRESENTS

AUSTIN ANTIQUE POSTCARD & VINTAGE PAPER SHOW

SEPTEMBER 30 & OCTOBER 1, 2016

FRANK FICKETT SCOUT CENTER

12500 N. IH-35 at Parmer Lane

Austin, Texas 78753

Friday 12:00 noon – 7:00 PM

Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission $3.00 (under 12: Free)

BUY – SELL – TRADE

APPRAISALS

FRANK FICKETT CENTER: https://goo.gl/maps/7yrfVcv6azD2

http:www.ctxpc.org

https://www.facebook.com/ctxpc

Inquiries: ctxpc@ctxpc.org

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Indianapolis Postcard Club
Postcard and Vintage Paper Show

Our Lady of the Greenwood School (gym)
399 South Meridian St.
Greenwood, Indiana 46143

October 1, 2016
10:00 – 4:00

Admission $1.00

For More Information:
Kent Clady – 317-966-5302
kclady@ol-g.org

Please note that this is Greenwood’s Meridian Street—
NOT Indianapolis’s Meridian Street!
From I-65 (North or South) - take the Greenwood Exit and continue west on
Main Street until Meridian Street. Turn south (left) on Meridian Street
and the school will be on your left.
From US 31 (North or South) - Follow US 31 until you come to Main Street. (about one mile south of Greenwood Park Mall.)

Turn east (left), and continue on Main Street until you come to Meridian Street. Turn south (right). The school will be on your left.

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Jim Taylor and Courthouse Square Antique Cards

Presents
Fall 2016
Greater Dallas
Postcard and Paper Show

Oct 7, 8, 2016

****NEW VENUE****
Comfort Inn and Suites Plano East

700 Central Parkway East, (Exit 29, East side of Expressway, 3 blocks north of South Fork Hotel on Expressway frontage road, just behind new Furr's Cafeteria, LaQuinta, Denny's, King Chinese Buffet)

Plano, TX 75074

****CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS****

Comfort Inn and Suites Great Ballroom!

Great hotel, near all the food and nearby shopping areas.

Lots to do. Light rail nearby, and airport shuttles available.
Show Hours Friday 10-6 pm, Sat 9-4 pm, Early Birds at 9:00 Friday
For additional collector and dealer information:
Jim Taylor, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850
Email: postcards@courthousesquare.net Call toll free: 1.888.451.0340

This show is being produced by Jim Taylor, and CourthouseSquare.net,

and is produced in the Spring and Fall, annually.

Dealers call or email for contracts.

Come To Dallas, follow us to Wichita

"On the Way to Wichita"

"Wichita Warm-Up"

Our Dates for the fall show, the weekend before Wichita week, make it a natural.

ADMISSION: $4.00 for both days regular admission (10 am Friday, and 9 am Saturday)

$6 Early Bird available for 9:00 on Friday and Saturday.

Bring copy of this email or show us on your cell phone for $1 off any admission.

Great Vintage Postcards, Rare and Beautiful Original Turn of the Century Postcards, for sale in all price ranges!
We will also have archival postcard supplies, and reference volumes, for sale. Plus free Barr's Postcard News issues while supplies last. This show is held annually.

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Wichita Postcard Club presents:


2016
39th Wichita International
Postcard and Paper Americana Show and Sale

October 15-16, 2016

(Saturday and Sunday)

Saturday

October 15, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday

October 16, 2016

Postcard Seminar: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Show : 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Free Admission - Free Parking

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30+ Dealers Buying and Selling

* Old Postcards

* Large Selection of Picture Postcards on Exhibit

*Rick Geary Comic and Postcard Artist will be at the show to autograph and meet collectors on Saturday only from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

To Be Held At

All Saint's Gymnasium

(west from Via Christi Hospital)

3313 Grand

Wichita Kansas

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Wichita Postcard Club

PO Box 780282

Wichita KS 67278-0282

Links to Wichita Postcard Club

and Show News Click Here


For additional collector and dealer information:
Show Chairman: Hal Ottaway
Email: hottaway@cox.net

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Jim Taylor and Courthouse Square Antique Cards

Presents
Fall 2016
Greater Chicago
Postcard and Paper Show

Friday Nov 4, 2016 and Saturday Nov 5, 2016



Holiday Inn Chicago SW-Countryside Conference Center
William Tell
6201 Joliet Road Countryside , Illinois 60525

Show Hours Friday 10-6 pm, Saturday 8AM- 1pm, Early Birds at 9:00 Friday

ADMISSION: $5.00 for both days regular admission (10am Friday, and 8 am Saturday)

$10 Early Bird available for 9:00 on Friday

On Saturday, show will open early (8am) and close at 1pm due to previously scheduled hotel event.

Show WILL close at 1PM on Saturday
(due to needs of same day Hotel Event)

Door Prizes Awarded Hourly

Details click here

For additional collector and dealer information:
Jim Taylor, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850
Email: postcards@courthousesquare.net Call toll free: 1.888.451.0340

Show Hours Friday 10-6 pm, Saturday 8am-1 pm, Early Birds at 9:00 Friday

In-house restaurants, great rooms, conference center, bar, pool, free shuttle to/from Midway if requested....a great venue!
For additional collector and dealer information:
Jim Taylor, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850
Email: postcards@courthousesquare.net Call toll free: 1.888.451.0340

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2017 Schedule (under construction)

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Jim Taylor and Courthouse Square.net

in association with Tracy Bradford

presents


Spring 2017
Houston Metro Postcard and Paper Show

SHERATON HOTEL NORTH HOUSTON

15700 John F. Kennedy Blvd
(South of Bush Intercontinental Airport)
Houston, Texas 77032
Friday, March 10, 2017, 10AM to 6PM
Saturday, March 11, 2017, 9AM to 4PM             (Friday Early Bird at 9AM)
Admission: $4.00 - Good for Both Days Regular Admission
$6.00 Early Bird for 9AM Friday - Good for Both Days Admission

Featuring all ages and prices of collectable postcards, postal history, first day covers, antique and

collectable books, ephemera, collectable paper, and related items.

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Discounted Rooms are available at the Sheraton if reserved prior to 7 Feb, 2017, by
calling 281-969-1268 or 281-969-1269 or emailing reservations@sheratoniah.com mentioning the
show.
For additional collector and dealer information:
Jim Taylor, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850
Email: postcards@courthousesquare.net Call toll free: 1.888.451.0340

( This Show will sell Out, Dealers contact us now for contracts)


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Dont forget our Fall Dallas Metro Postcard and Paper Show right before the Wichita International Show in October, 2076.

Jim Taylor and Courthouse Square Antique Cards

Presents


Spring 2017
Greater Dallas
Postcard and Paper Show

March 17, 18, 2017

****NEW VENUE****
Comfort Inn and Suites Plano East

700 Central Parkway East, (Exit 29, East side of Expressway,

3 blocks north of South Fork Hotel on Expressway frontage road,

just behind new Furr's Cafeteria, LaQuinta, Denny's, King Chinese Buffet)

Plano, TX 75074

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Comfort Inn and Suites, in the Great Ballroom!

Comfort Inn & Suites Plano East
T: 972.881.1881 F: 972.422.2184

Use Rate Code Rate Code LCSAP to get our special show rate

Complimentary Full Hot Breakfast daily, with Belgian waffle station, eggs, breakfast meats, and additional hot & cold items.
Complimentary Parking
Wireless High-Speed Internet throughout Hotel
Microwaves and Refrigerators in Every Room
Fitness Center
Business Center
On-site Coin Operated Laundry Facility
Outdoor pool and Whirlpool
All Day Coffee Service

Use Rate Code Rate Code LCSAP to get our special show rate.

 

Great hotel, near all the food and nearby shopping areas.

Lots to do. Light rail nearby, and airport shuttles available.


Show Hours Friday 10-6 pm, Sat 9-4 pm, Early Birds at 9:00 Friday
For additional collector and dealer information:
Jim Taylor, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850
Email: postcards@courthousesquare.net Call toll free: 1.888.451.0340

This show is being produced by Jim Taylor, and CourthouseSquare.net,

and is produced in the Spring and Fall, annually.

Dealers call or email for contracts.

 

ADMISSION: $4.00 for both days regular admission (10 am Friday, and 9 am Saturday)

$6 Early Bird available 9:00 on Friday

Great Vintage Postcards, Rare and Beautiful Original Turn of the Century Postcards, for sale in all price ranges!
We will also have archival postcard supplies, and reference volumes, for sale. Plus free Barr's Postcard News issues while supplies last. This show is held annually.

The top dealers and collectors of

Texas historical postcards and photographs are expected to attend.

Bring copy of this email or show us on your cell phone for $1 off any admission.

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Contact us now for dealer space! 1.888.451.0340

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2017 Iowa City Postcard and Stamp Show
Sat-Sun Apr 8-9, 2017

Iowa City, Iowa.
Johnson County 4-H Fairgrounds - Building C, 4261 Oak Crest Hill Road SE
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
Sat: 9 AM-5 PM. Sun: 10 AM-2 PM.

Dealer space available.

Herb Staub: (319) 400-6498. / 319-351-3848Email: herbiniowa@mchsi.com

Like us on FACEBOOK

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Spring 2017
Greater Chicago
Postcard and Paper Show
April 14, 15, 2017

Holiday Inn Chicago SW-Countryside Conference Center Ballroom
William Tell
6201 Joliet Road Countryside , Illinois 60525

Show Hours Friday 10-6 pm, Saturday 8AM- 1pm, Early Birds at 9:00 Friday

ADMISSION: $5.00 for both days regular admission (10am Friday, and 8 am Saturday)

$10 Early Bird available for 9:00 on Friday

Saturday Open Early at 8:00am, close at 1pm

Show WILL close at 1PM on Saturday
(due to needs of same day Hotel Event)

Door Prizes Awarded Hourly

Details click here

For additional collector and dealer information:
Jim Taylor, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850
Email: postcards@courthousesquare.net Call toll free: 1.888.451.0340

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2017 Greater Kansas City Metro

Antique Postcard and Paper Show

Crown Plaza Kansas City - Overland Park (Lenexa)

12601 West 95th Street

Lenexa, KS 66215

"In the Ballroom"

Friday June 23, 2017, ll am to 6 pm (Early Bird at 10AM)

Saturday June 24, 2017, 9am to 4pm

Early Bird Admission $6 available 10am Friday,

Regular Admission $4(11 am Fri, 9 am Sat)Admissions good for both days)

Lots of restaurants, motels shopping in immediate area. This is at the S.E. part of I-35 and 95th St interchange, Lenexa, same exit we've used for years to get to the Lenexa(Kansas City) club show which no longer exists.

Clearly visable from exit, hotel reservations at our show rate, call 913.217.1004, group name Courthouse Square Antique Postcards based on availability. More Details coming!!

Limited dealer spaces, it will sell out. Dealers Call 1.888.451.0340 for contracts

 

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More 2017 Shows to come:

 

 

 

Letter to the Editor:

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__Questions? Answers? Postcard Info: Send it to us, we'll try to find the answer or pass it on to our listserv.

Jim__

 

Letter to the Editor

 


Classifieds: Email to me for next issue. jmtaylor@ipa.net

$15 to run a classified ad for 1 year. Order here

 

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WANTED: Automobile related postcards. Cars, trucks, auto dealerships, accessories etc. Especially looking for cards made and printed by local dealers. Will buy lots and accumulations. gordies1@verizon.net 213 842 4673

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Attention Lighthouse Collectors:

Specializing in postcards of Lighthouses and U.S. Life Saving Service. Also US and World Wide scenic and topical. Send your want list. postcards@seathelights.com or www.lighthousepostcards.net

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Wanted: Lousiiana
Postcards from the 1940s and earlier, used and unused, photographs, paper items.

Primarily interested in South Louisiana, esp. New Orleans, all Louisiana cities and subjects considered including RPPC.

Very interested in buying LOTS at reasonable prices.

Please email scans/photos and prices to Al at alasprion@tx.rr.com Thanks!
Al Asprion

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64,000+ POSTCARDS
Huge Postcard Selection NOW Available at Park Place Antique Mall Marion, Iowa.

64,000+ POSTCARDS---Sorted, Sleeved and Priced by STATES, TOPICS and HOLIDAY.

Reasonable Prices-Quantity Discounts. Collectors and Dealers WELCOME.
Open Monday-Saturday from 10am-5pm & Sunday from Noon-5pm.
PARK PLACE ANTIQUE MALL. 1104-7th Ave. Marion, Iowa 52302.
(319) 377-2724. Three floors of dealers with all kinds of Antiques and Vintage items.
Stop by when traveling to Cedar Rapids or through Eastern IOWA on I-80, Highway 30 or 151.

 


WANT: I'm buying Photomatics

If you have a Photomatic or
Photomatics for sale, please e-mail me at jeffmag@sbcglobal.net. Please send
me your price(s), too. I'll use PayPal to pay you within minutes, or else
pay you in whichever way you like. Thank you! Jeff (7.14)

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WANTED TO BUY: PRE-1950 VINITA OKLAHOMA POSTCARDS AND OTHER ITEMS.

Jim, jmtaylor@ipa.net....05.14

 

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Want to buy old postcards of Amarillo, Texas and the area towns. Please email me for more information or questions. Ron. RSMITH@ARN.NET 5.14

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Collector wants "Cold War" related photos, postcards, and documents, particularly relating to space and strategic

weapons race with Soviet Union. email jmtaylor@ipa.net.

 

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WANTED TO BUY: PRE-1950 VINITA OKLAHOMA POSTCARDS AND OTHER ITEMS.

Jim, jmtaylor@ipa.net....05.14

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FOR SALE: Newsletter Classifieds, see below, or email for details jmtaylor@ipa.net

Newsletter is Free, Classifieds are inexpensive. 05.06

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Wanted: Cold War collectibles, Navy ship photos, bomb shelters, patches, Civil Defense, weapon test photos, nuke related, email postcards@courthousesquare.net

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Classifed Ad Introductory Offer:

$15 for 12 issues. Maximum: 30 words. Ads and announcements should be related to postcards and other collectibles. Text is subject to our approval. Paypal payment is preferred.

Want ads, For sale ads, announcements, etc. We reserve the right to refund and/or refuse ads. Email your ad to Classifieds@courthousesquare.net. To pay by Paypal use "Buy Now" button, or mail to CourthouseSquare.net, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850. We will confirm your ad before placing it (via email.) It will then appear in next 12 issues of the free newsletter "Postcard News from Courthouse Square," both in the email text and on the web page.

Classifieds: Email to me for next issue. jmtaylor@ipa.net

$15 to run a classified ad for 1 year. Order here

 Show Listings, Introductory Offer

$15 for 12 issues or until show dates, which ever is first. Text is subject to our approval. Paypal payment preferred. We reserve right to refund and/or refuse ads

. Email your ad to To pay by paypal use "Buy Now" button on website or mail payment to

CourthouseSquare.net, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850. We will confirm your listing before placement.

It will then appear in next 12 issues of the free newsletter "Postcard News from Courthouse Square," both in the email text and on the web page.

Show Schedule Ads: Email to me for next issue. jmtaylor@ipa.net

$15 to run a Show Schedule ad for 1 year. Order here

 

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