Retell Seller: An Ephemera Podcast

Peanuts are just Li'l Folks

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Charlie Brown didn’t start everywhere. He started small. Before Peanuts became a brand, it was a comic of a different name.

Once Charles Schulz made it real, a syndicate made it national, and Hallmark made it tangible, it found its way into everyday life like this small group of bulletin board cutouts used to decorate homes, classrooms, and more.

To see links discussed along with photos that go along with the podcast, consider visiting the blog.

https://retellseller.com/peanuts-are-just-lil-folks/

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When a “Nasty Cat” Became Big News

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0500

In 1980 Garfield was only two years old already syndicated, already sarcastic, already beloved.

The article captures Jim Davis just off a promotional tour and navigating sudden attention of his lasagna-loving creation.

Why did readers connect with a lazy, lasagna-loving cat?

To see photos that go along with the podcast, consider visiting the blog. https://retellseller.com/early-days-garfield/

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1936 WRIGLEY'S Gum - 3 Pack Sample Card

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0500

A 1936 sample card from Wm. WRIGLEY Jr. Co. features three sticks of gum and a lot of promises. A small piece of ephemera becomes a window into how WRIGLEY presented itself to the public in the early 20th century.

To see photos that go along with the podcast & a ridiculous amount of links, including others I may have not discussed, please visit the website: https://retellseller.com/wrigley-gum-sample-card/

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Pfc Brother Charlie Writes Home - May 7, 1944

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500

A 1944 WWII letter sent home, from Camp Stewart, offers a glimpse into family life, distance, and the everyday concerns of a U.S. Army Private First Class. Even when the full story remains just out of reach but, close enough to feel, it's a story that should be heard.

https://retellseller.com/wwii-letter-home/

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Searching for info on the family:

1940 Census

David Enderlin

Wikipedia Articles:
Old Man Draft

Waltham Watch Company

Chicago Surface Lines

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Breadcrumbs & Breakthroughs: The Woman Who Invented Stove Top Stuffing

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500

It started with finding a 1952 Purdue Yearbook. After having it for a couple years, I finally thought to look & see if any notable people attended at the time. I was excited to find out Ruth Siems, creator of Stove Top Stuffing did. Here's a bit of her story.

https://retellseller.com/stove-top-stuffing-inventor/

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Instant Stuffing Mix Patent

Ruth Siems - Wikipedia

Los Angeles Times Story

1952 Purdue Yearbook

1953 Purdue Yearbook – Ruth’s Senior Year Photo

Good Gravy Coaster

Purdue - Ruth Siems, Inventor and Innovator

How DEBRIS became the name

Cutteridge-Curtis Home

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It's Only A Piece Of Paper! Salvage for Victory

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Even now, long after the Depression, we still live with the same mindset, just dressed in modern language. We call it recycling, repurposing, sustainability. But at its core, it’s the same idea: don’t waste what could be used again.

https://retellseller.com/wartime-salvage/

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LINKS:

Salvage For Victory

National WWII Museum

National Park Service

Britain - Paper Salvage

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A Whiskey Barrel Cradle Made Of Love

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0600

In the year 1980, this young couple had a baby and a whiskey barrel so, why not make a whiskey barrel cradle for the baby?

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https://retellseller.com/whiskey-barrel-cradle/

To see my "amazing" drawing of the puppet theater the way I remember it, check out the blog post or the YouTube video 😉

LINKS:

The title I came up with made we wonder, whatever happened to Billy Idol?

Here’s the listing for the photo I purchased on eBay (affiliate): eBay photo

The photograph of the family was taken by Art Land. The page shows a few other photos under his name taken in the 1980s.

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Doctor's Short Note & The Slides Left Behind

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0600

When you have a surgery and photos are taken for medical purposes and the doctor dies, where might those photos end up?

Join Angie, a reseller of 10 years as she talks a bit about picking up thousands of medical photographic slides at an estate sale.

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https://retellseller.com/doctors-note-photo-slides/

ADDITIONAL LINKS & INFO:

Etsy: Listing Mature Content

Some Facebook Ephemera Groups:

The Ephemera Page

The Ephemera Collective

Backers Ephemera Group

Ephemera - Vintage Paper Buy Sell Trade

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Discourage The Voter

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0600

A newspaper article, printed January 6, 1930 focuses on a voter's thoughts on false promises and fading trust. Nearly 100 years later, their words still strike a nerve.

In this episode, Angie unpacks a forgotten piece of ephemera that questions the system and asks what it really means to keep believing in something that may never work for everyone.

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https://retellseller.com/discouraged-voter/

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A Short Snippet About A Tall Guy

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0600

In 1930, Peoria truck driver James Easte was 20 years old and stood almost seven feet tall and wanted to try his hand at boxing, leaving behind one small blurb in the papers. 95 years later, we can still root for him.

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https://retellseller.com/1930s-boxing-ephemera/

Check the website for even more photos & links.

Evening Star Clipping

James East Stats

1931 Photo of Vittorio & Carnera (guy in the middle makes me laugh each time)

Primo Carnera Wikipedia

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Welcome to Retell Seller - An Ephemera Podcast

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Introducing Retell Seller, An Ephemera Podcast where Angie, a vintage reseller of 10 years will share various snippets of the ephemera she comes across in her sourcing. Listen each Wednesday to find out what the day's story has to say.

DISCLAIMER: While I research topics as best I can, this content is for storytelling purposes only.

https://retellseller.com/ephemera-podcast/

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Website: www.retellseller.com

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Snail Mail: P.O. Box 6195, Peoria, IL 61601