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Volume 33 No. 2 OCTOBER 2019 www.antiqueshoppefl.com TAKE ONE
WOWEE WHISTLES
Tasted like earwax but charmed children
By Larry LeMasters
LeMasters’ Antique News Service
Wowee Whistles, in the 1960s, cost 5¢, and every kid in America
thought that was a bargain. Every Halloween, kids dressed in costumes
and hit the streets trick or treatin’ while alternately blowing on Wowee’s
five-note scale or taking large bites of the paraffin-tasting harmonica. And
the number of Wowee Whistles that grade school teachers confiscated
each year was monstrous! Antique Wowee Chewing Gum Whistle original
Glenn Confections Wowee Whistle with witch Continued on Page 2 box by Glenn Confections. This box, without any
illustration that is valued at $100. whistles, was offered on eBay for $275.
FEED STORE ANTIQUE MALL CELEBRATING 20TH ANNIVERSARY
The Feed Store Antique Mall in Ellenton is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this fall.
50 Dealers with a Wide Variety of Vintage Decor, Collectibles, Jewelry & Antiques
We have a great selection of dealers selling a wonderful variety of previously loved
merchandise. There is truly something for everyone and is certain to entertain all visitors. Diamond in the Rust Semi-Annual Vintage Market November 22-24
We have a very friendly staff who is always eager to help. Stop in for a wonderful Ol’ Florida Diamond in the Rust invites you to our Semi-Annual Vintage Market at Diamond D Ranch, this
shopping experience. November 22nd-24th. Drive to the rural side of Jacksonville and savor the country roads along
the way. DIAMOND D RANCH
Bring your friends and come shop some of the South’s
FEED STORE favorite vendors, located in our beautiful barn pavilions and 904-289-9331
ANTIQUE MALL under the shaded oak hammocks at 5903-1 Solomon Road 5903-1 Solomon Rd
4407 US Hwy 301 N in Jacksonville. Come discover your newest Christmas and Jacksonville, FL 32234
Ellenton, FL 34222 fall finds. There will be one-of-a-kind pickins’ such as vintage
941-729-1379 treasures, farmhouse finds, home décor, re-loved furniture, handcrafted
goods, unique items, antique relics, tasty treats, unique gifts and more.
OPEN 7 DAYS: Our show is a unique shopping experience that you and your
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm shopping gals and pals won’t want to skip out on. Market
Sun 12-5pm hours are Friday and Saturday 9am-5pm, and 10am-
4pm on Sunday. Tickets are available at the door and
online! Check us out on Facebook and Instagram for
www.feedstoreantiquemall.com ticket promos and sales!
Florida’s Largest Monthly Antique Event!
300 South Florida Fairgrounds
9067 Southern Blvd.
VENDORS West Palm Beach, FL 33411 OCT 4-6
www.wpbaf.com 941-697-7475 info@wpbaf.com
EARLY BUYERS: “1st Pick” Friday 12-5PM • Admission $10 - Good All 3 Days • GEN. ADMISSION: SAT 9AM-5PM, SUN 10AM-4:30PM • Admission $8