Like it says on the box: “For Niceness In Shoes.” Seen in an antique store on July 7, 2004 in Prescott, Minnesota.

Some nice lettering seen in an antique store in Hixton, Wisconsin on July 29, 2004.

Some spicy lettering from the cover of “Herb Alpert’s Tijuana Brass / South of the Border” (released in 1964), a record album I picked up in an antique store. It looks like it might have been done by Ed Benguiat—it’s very much in his style, particularly the “wedged-in” layout. The design credit just says “Apple Graphics.” The arrow is a nice touch. Just in case you’re bad with directions, I guess.

The record was absent, so I guess I’ll miss out hearing “Hello, Dolly!” sung with a Spanish accent.

An assortment of vintage game boxes seen in the toy museum at Lark Toys, Kellogg, Minnesota, on August 21, 2004.

A very-well-maintained vintage metal/neon hand-lettered sign. It looks almost brand new. This sign has been in continuous use since the 1940s. Seen in Beloit, Wisconsin on August 8, 2004.

Old outboard boat motor seen in an antique store in Hixton, Wisconsin, July 29, 2004.