Daily 70s Ad: Mercantile Bank ‘Bull By The Horns’ (1975)

(Click ad to enlarge) “When you’re saddled with a tough decision, let us give you a hand.” Target marketing for Texans. Daily 70s Ad #60: Mercantile Bank ‘Bull By The Horns’ originally appeared in the January, 1975 issue of Texas … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Houston Radio KXYZ (1973)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Houston’s great music station.” I assume this couple has a portable radio with them. Daily 70s Ad #47: Houston Radio KXYZ originally appeared in the February, 1973 issue of Texas Monthly magazine. (Source: Texas Monthly) Previously … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Weller Bourbon (1975)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Weller & Water – Wonderful.” Well, lookee there. It’s some seven-year-old, Kentucky straight Bourbon Whiskey. Yee Ha! Daily 70s Ad #43: Weller Bourbon originally appeared in the January, 1975 issue of Texas Monthly magazine. (Source: Texas … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Dodge Charger ‘Special Edition’ (1975)

(Click ad to enlarge) “It’s a whole new car.” A ‘Special Edition’ Dodge in fancy golden brown for 1975. Daily 70s Ad #29: Dodge Charger ‘Special Edition’ originally appeared in the January, 1975 issue of Texas Monthly. (Source: Texas Monthly) … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Saks Fifth Avenue, Houston (1975)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Little lady fauntleroy, her coat wool-and-silk.” Texas chic. Daily 70s Ad #28: Saks Fifth Avenue, Houston originally appeared in the January, 1975 issue of Texas Monthly magazine. (Source: Texas Monthly) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Mattel … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Olé Tequila ‘Moustache’ (1975)

(Click ad to enlarge) “It’s got that Mexican spirit.” In the 70s, it was moustaches for all! Daily 70s Ad #16: Olé Tequila ‘Moustache’ originally appeared in the January, 1975 issue of Texas Monthly magazine. (Source: Texas Monthly) Previously on … Continue reading