For our blessed early morning Kansas City readers we share what is CERTAINLY the best writing and journalism regarding life in our town over the long term. Take a look at this series chronicling Kansas City signage and memories of a nearly forgotten time gone by . . . Enjoy:
Matchless city: Cleaning up the town
Another post in an ongoing series based on a collection of vintage matchbook covers, circa 1949. This grouping centers on commercial cleaners and launderers, an industry that saw its share of violence tied to price wars during the 1930s.