Advertisements from 75 years ago this week, as found in the March 16, 1950 edition of The Wood County Record

“Free Parking Money While Shopping at Piggly Wiggly in Mineola… Cage Eggs, Large Grade A, Doz., 45¢.”

“Gas air conditioning… makes year-round indoor comfort completely practical for your family. Payments as low as $1.25 per day. United Gas.”

“Bakerite shortening – 3-Lb Can. 69¢. Vickery & Holcomb Super Market – Mineola.”

“Buy big! Pay little! Now Edsel, the most distinctive car on the American road today, is priced with Plymouth, Chevrolet and Ford… $2,545.30. Bruce Wakefield Motors.”