Out of the dumpster...

[T. Cotten]

It would be a shame to cut up, Folks,..

But the limber linen-loom wiring to this "auto heater" would clean up ideal for a museum-grade conservation.

....Cotten

[T. Cotten]

This came out of the Horn O' Plenty today, Folks!

It's indirectly vintage motorcycle related at least.
(More than the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair program anyway.)

....Cotten

[c.o.]

Cotten, I'm starting to think your local dumpsters are of an exceptional variety. It's good to see that you're are saving that stuff from imminent doom!

[T. Cotten]

I just hope, Cory,

That I am inspiring others to go to the trouble to look

And yes, ordinary kwicky-mart dumpsters aren't going to have antiques, but curbside piles shouldn't be overlooked.

I have been picking so long that I can smell good garbage.

.....Cotten

[fillibuster]

Cotten, I'm starting to think your local dumpsters are of an exceptional variety. It's good to see that you're are saving that stuff from imminent doom!

Somebody's gotta be setting' him up. He's probably on you-tube somewhere, his hind end at least. Could it be one of his best buddies? or an evil blackmailer?

[T. Cotten]

Gosh, Filibuster!

You would think they would get tired of "setting me up" after forty years or so.
And they let me down today, as I only found an aggie marble.

I think somebody's been "running my traps."

....Cotten
PS: Seriously, Folks, there is nothing more humbling when you think you are at the bottom of the food chain than to have someone less fortunate dig in your own dumpster.