There are many ways for today’s small businesses to advertise, but in Slaton’s earlier days they had to be creative and resourceful. Here a few examples of those efforts, now posted in our Historic Slaton and Harvey House Photos gallery along with several other new additions.
Slaton, TX promotional poster, 1910
Davis Gin, Slaton TX promotional wallet
Slaton Lumber Company promotional wooden nickel, reverse side
1965 Slaton Lumber Company wooden nickel, front side
Piggly Wiggly, 1956-81
Barney Wilson, Slaton delivery truck for Mrs Baird’s Bread, 1955
Slaton billboard near the Harvey House, 1941-46, inviting passing soldiers to come back after the war
Johns Jersey Dairy delivery truck, 1940s Slaton
Davis & Legg Gin, 1930’s promotional themometer, Slaton
Slaton Power & Light ad, 1922. For a free in-home demonstration of the Electric Washer
1921 promotional calendar, Paul Owens Jeweler, Slaton
1912 G.L. Sledge Transfer, Sledge family
1946 McIlhaney’s Milk Delivery, Gladys Meurer