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- Letter from Charles M. Cone concerning Civil War Encampments, March 12, 1887 - Charles M. Cone wrote his "Dear Comrade" that he would not be able to attend the 1887 Grand Army of the Republic, Michigan Department, Encampment in Grand Rapids. He did, however, update his friend about other members in his local Post. Cone signed off, "F. C. & L." an acronym for "Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty" -- the guiding principles of the Grand Army of the Republic.
- March 12, 1887
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Letter from Charles M. Cone concerning Civil War Encampments, March 12, 1887
Charles M. Cone wrote his "Dear Comrade" that he would not be able to attend the 1887 Grand Army of the Republic, Michigan Department, Encampment in Grand Rapids. He did, however, update his friend about other members in his local Post. Cone signed off, "F. C. & L." an acronym for "Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty" -- the guiding principles of the Grand Army of the Republic.
- Edsel Advertisement, "This is the Edsel: The Emphasis is on Engineering, but the Accent is on Elegance," 1957 - Ford Motor Company introduced a new mid-priced brand, to better compete with General Motors and Chrysler, for 1958. Edsel came in four separate series. The top-level Citation featured special molding and medallions, and two- or three-tone paint. The convertible started at $3,766 and the two-door hardtop at $3,500. Ford discontinued the unsuccessful brand after the 1960 model year.
- 28 October 1957 - 12 November 1957
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Edsel Advertisement, "This is the Edsel: The Emphasis is on Engineering, but the Accent is on Elegance," 1957
Ford Motor Company introduced a new mid-priced brand, to better compete with General Motors and Chrysler, for 1958. Edsel came in four separate series. The top-level Citation featured special molding and medallions, and two- or three-tone paint. The convertible started at $3,766 and the two-door hardtop at $3,500. Ford discontinued the unsuccessful brand after the 1960 model year.
- Cone "Rose" Towel Box Set, 1960 -
- 1960
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Cone "Rose" Towel Box Set, 1960
- 1958 Edsel Advertisement, "This is the Edsel" - The Edsel offered many styling choices, perhaps too many. And Edsel's marketing only added to the confusion. Consider the slogan from this 1958 Edsel ad, "It acts the way it looks, but it doesn't cost that much." Would you buy an Edsel?
- 1958
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1958 Edsel Advertisement, "This is the Edsel"
The Edsel offered many styling choices, perhaps too many. And Edsel's marketing only added to the confusion. Consider the slogan from this 1958 Edsel ad, "It acts the way it looks, but it doesn't cost that much." Would you buy an Edsel?
- 1987 Mazda Advertisement, "Introducing the New Mazda RX-7 Turbo" - Mazda built its RX-7 sports car across three generations from 1978-2002. Each version featured a Wankel rotary engine for power. Instead of conventional reciprocating pistons, the rotary powerplant used an eccentric rotor to convert internal combustion power into motion. Though compact and lightweight, rotary engines tended to be less fuel efficient. Available turbochargers boosted the RX-7's horsepower.
- 1987
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1987 Mazda Advertisement, "Introducing the New Mazda RX-7 Turbo"
Mazda built its RX-7 sports car across three generations from 1978-2002. Each version featured a Wankel rotary engine for power. Instead of conventional reciprocating pistons, the rotary powerplant used an eccentric rotor to convert internal combustion power into motion. Though compact and lightweight, rotary engines tended to be less fuel efficient. Available turbochargers boosted the RX-7's horsepower.
- 1958 Edsel Advertisement, "These Carriers with Covered Cars Are Headed in Your Direction" - Ford Motor Company introduced its new Edsel line of automobiles on September 4, 1957. Leading up to the big reveal, Ford stirred excitement with tantalizing magazine advertisements like this one. But an ill-timed recession and the Edsel's unconventional styling, among other factors, resulted in poor sales. Edsel was discontinued after the 1960 model year.
- August 19, 1957
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1958 Edsel Advertisement, "These Carriers with Covered Cars Are Headed in Your Direction"
Ford Motor Company introduced its new Edsel line of automobiles on September 4, 1957. Leading up to the big reveal, Ford stirred excitement with tantalizing magazine advertisements like this one. But an ill-timed recession and the Edsel's unconventional styling, among other factors, resulted in poor sales. Edsel was discontinued after the 1960 model year.