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Junior Mints are a candy consisting of small rounds of mint filling inside a dark chocolate coating. Currently produced by Tootsie Roll Industries, the product is packaged in varying amounts from the fun-size box to the much larger 12.0 oz. box.
Junior Mints were introduced in 1949 by the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based James O. Welch Company, manufacturers of candies and candy bars such as Sugar Babies, Welch’s Fudge, Pom Poms and Milk Duds. Born in Hertford, North Carolina, Welch attended the University of North Carolina and then founded his Cambridge candy company in 1927. His partner in the company was his brother, Robert W. Welch Jr., who retired from the confectionery business in 1956 and two years later founded the John Birch Society.
If you remember all the old time candys you can still bring them back with vintage reproduction tin signs.
The diner is as much a piece of American tradition as baseball and hot dogs, and Rosie’s Diner is no exception. For over 100 years, diners have been an everyday piece of America, influencing the American way of life in cooking, dining out, popular culture, design, fashion, and more. From its humble beginnings, the roadside diner has emerged as an icon of classic American culture, and in the process, has helped to forge America’s distinct culture.
Rosie’s history can be dated back to 1946 when it started out as The Silver Dollar Diner in Little Ferry, New Jersey. A fixture on the east coast, The Silver Dollar Diner was chosen to be featured in a series of classic Bounty television commercials featuring Nancy Walker as Rosie the waitress. In honor of the advertisements, The Silver Dollar Diner was renamed Rosie’s Diner in the 1970’s. Rosie’s Dinner tin sign, a 1946 Paramount Deluxe Dining Car, remained in New Jersey until 1991 when Jerry Berta purchased the diner. Complementing Jerry’s existing 1947 Jerry O’Mahoney Dining Car, which served as an art gallery, Rosie’s Diner was moved to Michigan and opened for business on July 5th, 1991. Within five years, Rosie’s was proud to announce that it had served over one million customers.
Completing his collection of dining cars, Jerry purchased the Garden of Eatin’ in 1994. The Garden of Eatin’ was moved from Fulton, New York to Rockford, MI and was opened to complement the dining experience at Rosie’s. Throughout the years, Jerry Berta has sold and reacquired Rosie’s on a number of occasions; however, in January 2006, Jerry turned over the keys for the last time to Randy and Jonelle Roest who have returned Rosie’s to its original glory and status as an American icon.
Some people collect vintage restaurant signs. They are lucky if they are able to get the real deal. So, some will go for reproductions of these signs. There are different signs that are available so you can easily find your favorite.
Aside from the restaurant signs, there are soda pop signs, beer signs, sports signs, character signs and more. It is a great way of decorating your home, restaurant, building or other structures where you have an old vintage theme. Even if they are reproductions, they really have that old look and feel. You can even complete your décor with other vintage furniture and artwork.
We are a generation of Do-It-Yourselfers. With the recent popularity of the home decorating shows, comes the desire to change the look and feel of your living space. Paint is no longer enough. The difference between just ok and perfect is in the choice of the décor accessories you choose to complement the new paint. But how do you chose just the right item to bring together the room’s new look? The answer is ‘Tin Signs’.
Tin signs are a versatile, vibrant, and eye catching solution. Tin signs are the art pieces that will tie your new look all together. The huge variety of themes that are available for selection makes it easy to find just the right look for your décor. They are perfect for defining a space or setting just the right tone in your home. No matter how large or small the space you want to define, there is a tin sign to match it. For example: Tin signs can be used to create a coffee lovers spot in a corner of your home.
Decorating a room always takes a bit of patience and a lot of creativity. One would always go for a certain theme or feel to provide the atmosphere that would suit the room best. If you are looking to adding some unique decorative accents and maybe a hint of charisma to a room, then consider adding tin signs to the overall room design.
Tin signs are commonly found in bars or restaurants all over. Most of these places would have the tin signs hung on the walls or nailed to eating booths. The tin signs come in many shapes and sizes and would often depict cartoon characters, classic advertising campaigns or even the likeness of some famous Hollywood artist.
Getting a hold of these vintage tin signs is much easier that you would think. A lot of antique shops carry a wide selection of classic tin signs. Pay close attention to the price tag though as some collectible tin signs 
could cost more than the room that you are decorating!
If strolling around looking for an antique store is not to your liking, then there is always the internet. A virtual shopping mall unto itself, the internet has many websites that sell vintage tin items, including tin signs. There are also auction websites that will allow you to bid for rare and collectible tin signs.
People who collect tin signs as a hobby often put up websites of their collections to share with the World Wide Web. Occasionally, some these website owners will agree to sell off part of their collection to serious bidders.
Tin signs not only make great decoration pieces, they also make great conversation pieces as more often than not, a vintage tin sign would evoke some good old memories shared by many. Vintage tin signs of old beer bottles are quite well favored as these designs go very well in recreation rooms.
If you are still wondering why a tin sign would make a great decorative piece, and then study one up close when you get the chance. Pay attention to the amount of crafted detail that goes into making a tin sign and you will get the idea.
Nov 17 2006 
stevenwichita
Wichita, KS
collectible signs
4.0
“this is a great value on a finely made collectible. I will definitely be getting more of these great collectible reproduction signs.”
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Boys lie too much
Girls act too tough
Enough is enough
Well on the minds
Of other girls
I know he was…
I said, “Just take it or leave it
And take it or leave it
And take it or leave it
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That’s right
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He’s gonna steal your friends if he can
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This tin sign makes a great gift for any mom who hears I don’t like that.
Collectors need to take good care of their things. If you amass vintage signs, know how to care properly for your items to maintain their value and beauty. Vintage signs are usually made of tin, a metal that is prone to rust. The delicate painted designs can be easily scratched or chipped. Keep your vintage signs free from damage by following these simple tips:
1. Take them to a professional restoration center if there is already some rust buildup. Avoid using common household cleaners and scrubbing agents yourself.
2. Keep your signs in a warm dry place away from doors and windows where drafts cannot reach them. If possible, place vintage signs near a heating unit to help minimize chances of mold and oxidation.
3. When dusting, only use a soft dry cloth or feather duster. Dust once a week to prevent dirt buildup.
4. Clean only when really needed because water can damage the paint and causes rust buildup. If absolutely necessary, use only a soft sponge or cloth to gently rinse the surface with warm water and regular dish soap. Never scrub the surface and let dry completely after.
5. Protect the surface of your signs with a spray on furniture polish type wax that you won’t have to rub in. Retouch regularly to keep your collectibles clean and dust free.
6. Store vintage signs in bubble wraps or enfold in pieces of newspaper. Place in a warm and dry location to prevent oxidation over time.
The design of a restaurant or café is important in attracting customers. A vintage design would look great for a 50’s diner or a cozy country restaurant. The 50’s look can be achieved by hanging vintage reproduction signs reminiscent of this era.
These signs have that old-world appeal that is uncommon in today’s modern, minimalist-themed restaurants. These vintage signs are made of tin. The designs may vary from popular soda drinks, to food, and candy signs.