The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 80, No. 103, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 27, 1960 Page: 5 of 24
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Boys! This “oil well” makes you an oilman!
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11 give your boy an "oil well” $
La mechanical toy— only *
plus coupon from any Humble Dealer
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Made of Escon—the
strong new Humble plastic
Escon is an amazing new polypropylene
plastic superior to old-style plastics in
tensile strength, stiffness, and elasticity.
It is highly resistant to heat, many chem-
icals. oils and greases. It is not stained
by tea or coffee . . . Made of Escon.
.2 this new toy will stand up to a three-year-
old's rough treatment of his toys.
Operates on a single
Atlas Flashlight Battery
It is impractical to ship batteries with
toys But you can secure an Atlas Flash-
light Battery from the Humble dealer
who supplies your "oil well" coupon
You'll find it a good, reliable battery,
reasonably priced
It pumps and pumps
and pumps!
A single switch starts and stops the pump
and regulates the speed at which it op-
erates. . . . Humble will replace or repair
“oil wells” that are defective or broken
in transit.
This is one of the most remarkable new mechanical toys of
the year—a pumping “oil well" so strong and easy to work that a
three-year-old can play with it ... so interesting to operate that it
appeals to boys in their early teens. Power is supplied by a single
Atlas Flashlight Battery.
Secure an "oil well" coupon from your neighbor under the
Humble sign. Mail it with $2.00 to the address indicated. Within a
week or two, your boy will have his "oil well," and you'll have a happy
little "oil man" in your home. HUMBLE OIL & REFINING COM-
PANY, America's Leading ENergy Company.
Stop for service under any Humble sign and get a coupon today.
Fill up with a "Happy Motoring” gasoline
The Humble gasoline you prefer is at the top of its price
class in performance and quality. Humble consistently leads
in the improvement of gasoline quality.
Change to new Uniflo Motor Oil
Two new additives put new Uniflo far ahead of other oils in
quality. With Uniflo in the crankcase, your car’s engine stays
practically clean as new.
HUMBLE
’Kids love this toy!*
Washing and Lubrication
Men in Humble uniforms voluntarily undertake continuous
training — basic and refresher — to keep themselves up-to-
date in the care of your car
Atlas Tires, Batteries, Accessories
Atlas Bucron Tires are made of Humble butyl rubber to give
you 30% quicker — safer— stops, far easier and more
comfortable riding, and no-squeal performance
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The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 80, No. 103, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 27, 1960, newspaper, September 27, 1960; Abilene, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1671718/m1/5/?rotate=270: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Abilene Public Library.