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Saw It on eBay: Old Matchbooks from Joliet Businesses

There was once a time when matchbooks were given away free by stores, restaurants and others because they were an inexpensive, effective form of advertising.

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Quickly, remember those days when every business gave away books of matches -- not just bars and restaurants but shoe stores, funeral homes and, amazingly, even health clubs (as evidenced here).

Check out these matchbooks from Joliet businesses that we found for sale on eBay. Below are the links, so you can check them out in more detail and decide if you might like to buy or make a bid.

1. Dames Funeral Home, www.ebay.com/itm/Matchbook-Cover-Fred-Dames-Funeral-Home-Joliet-IL-full-length-/310811097926?pt=LH_D...

2. White Fence Farm, www.ebay.com/itm/Matchbook-Cover-White-Fence-Farm-Joliet-IL-/121233722624?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash...

3. Frank P. Lumley for Will County recorder of deeds, www.ebay.com/itm/1940s-Matchbook-Vote-for-Frank-P-Lumley-Recorder-of-Deeds-Joliet-IL-Will-Co-/191002...

4. Charlie Club health club, www.ebay.com/itm/1980s-Matchbook-Charlie-Club-Health-Palatine-Mt-Prospect-Houston-TX-Joliet-IL-/1411...

5. Joliet Inn, www.ebay.com/itm/Matchcover-Matchbook-Joliet-IL-Joliet-Inn-Resort-Luxury-Heated-Swimming-Pool-/33108...

6. Melcher's Cocktail Lounge, www.ebay.com/itm/Melchers-Cocktail-Lounge-235-Cass-St-Joliet-IL-matchcover-/370963190625?pt=LH_Defau...

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