Unlike the hazardous weather conditions travelers faced for Thanksgiving, the Christmas week forecast is fairly mild for Southeast Wisconsin, according to the National Weather Service.
Pages of the past: Nostalgic Christmas sale ads from the Racine Journal Times
An ad that appeared in the Dec. 16, 1955 edition of the Racine Journal-Times shows televisions for sale from Fish’s, which was located at 515 Main St. Here’s proof that electronics have become more affordable over the years. 22-inch TVs can be found for less now, and the minimum wage in 1955 was only $1 an hour.
An ad from Marty’s Liquor Store, that appeared in the Dec. 16, 1955 edition of Racine Journal-Times, advertises free delivery. The liquor store was located at 1240 N. Main St — Captain John’s (formerly Captain’s Gallery) is at the address today.
Journal Times archives
An ad from Lathrop Hardware appears in the Dec. 16, 1955 edition of Racine Journal-Times and shows toys for sale.
A Pabst ad that appeared in the Dec. 16, 1955 edition of the Racine Journal-Times advertises quart cans of beer.
A Robert Hall ad that appeared in the Dec. 16, 1955 edition of the Racine Journal-Times shows men’s sweaters on sale for $5.88.
A Men’s Wear Supermart ad that appeared in the Dec. 16, 1955 edition of the Racine Journal-Times shows men’s wool slacks on sale for $7.95.
A Zahn’s ad that appeared in the Dec. 16, 1955 edition of the Racine Journal-Times displays some Christmas gift ideas for women and urges men to hire a personal shopper.
A Zahn’s ad that appeared in the Dec. 16, 1955 edition of the Racine Journal-Times shows displays sale prices for imported cashmere sweaters.
A Mohr-Jones ad that appeared in the Dec. 16, 1995 edition of the Racine Journal-Times makes a pitch for clock radios.
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