VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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Consumer Bulletin Magazine - March 1976
Consumer Bulletin was a highly respected consumer product information magazine from the 1930's onward. It was the main competitor to Consumer Reports from the 1930's through the 1970's. Articles on Products and Ratings in this issue include:
Full discussion and tests of 26 vacuum cleaner models, cannister, upgright and combination models are tested. Brands include Hoover, Electrolux, Eureka, Regina, Sears, Singer, Montgomery Wards, Royal, Premier.
Brands tested include Farberware, GE, Proctor-Silex, Melitta, Mr. Coffee, Sunbeam, Van Wyck, Poly Perk Please note this issue was lent to our library in a bound volume which could not be taken apart for scanning. An overhead book scanner was used, which produces very good quality scans, albeit with some slight page curling at the margins. The documents are clear and nice to read and the pictures are very good as well, however it's quite not up to the same image quality standard as a flatbed scanner. |
Trade Publications Published by: Consumer Bulletin |
1976 | 44 | 39mb | $5.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 1 hours |
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Consumer Bulletin Magazine - September 1977
Consumer Bulletin was a highly respected consumer product information magazine from the 1930's onward. It was the main competitor to Consumer Reports from the 1930's through the 1970's. Articles on Products and Ratings in this issue include:
Full discussion and tests of 9 dishwashers are conducted. Brands include Admiral, GM Frigidaire, GE, Hotpoint, KitchenAid, Kenmore, Montgomery-Wards, Waste King and Whirlpool.
Please note this issue was lent to our library in a bound volume which could not be taken apart for scanning. An overhead book scanner was used, which produces very good quality scans, albeit with some slight page curling at the margins. The documents are clear and nice to read and the pictures are very good as well, however it's quite not up to the same image quality standard as a flatbed scanner. |
Trade Publications Published by: Consumer Bulletin |
1977 | 44 | 29mb | $5.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 1 hours |
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Consumer Bulletin Magazine - January 1977
Consumer Bulletin was a highly respected consumer product information magazine from the 1930's onward. It was the main competitor to Consumer Reports from the 1930's through the 1970's. Articles on Products and Ratings in this issue include:
Full discussion and tests of 16 top-loaders and 1 front loader are conducted. Brands include Blackstone, GM Frigidaire, GE, Gibson, Hotpoint, Kelvinator, Maytag, Norge, Sears Kenmore, Sears Lady Kenmore, Speed Queen, Wards Signature, Westinghouse and Whirlpool.
Please note this issue was lent to our library in a bound volume which could not be taken apart for scanning. An overhead book scanner was used, which produces very good quality scans, albeit with some slight page curling at the margins. The documents are clear and nice to read and the pictures are very good as well, however it's quite not up to the same image quality standard as a flatbed scanner. |
Trade Publications Published by: Consumer Bulletin |
1977 | 43 | 28mb | $5.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 1 hours |
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Electrical Merchandising Magazine - June 1953
Electrical Merchandising is a fun magazine to read for any collector or enthusiast of vintage appliances, electronics and other vintage home products. This highly entertaining magazine covered the retail sales and merchandising areas of Major Appliances, Small Appliances, Small Electrics, Radios, Televisions and other electric home products from the mid-20th century. This was the Life and Look Magazine of the appliance world, in the same large size 10x13 format. |
Trade Publications Published by: Electrical Merchandising |
1953 | 210 | 105mb | $12.99 |
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1959 General Electric Automatic Washer Brochure
Here is the complete brochure showing off the top of the line 1959 models of the GE automatic washer. Models: WA-9505 and WA-9505S (suds-saver model) |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 4 | 9mb | $5.99 |
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1965 General Electric Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures highlighting the 1965 line of GE Washers and Dryers. Images and full specifications for each model included. Models include: WA-1250A, DA-1220A, WA-750A, DA-820A, WA-650A, DA-620A, and the Hi-Speed Gas Dryer: DG-4920A |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1965 | 14 | 29mb | $7.99 |
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1960 General Electric Home Laundry Product Man
1960 General Electric Home Laundry Service Manual covering Automatic Washers, Dryers and Combination Washer/Dryers. GE's Product Man Service Manuals were produced monthly to keep service personnel up to date with new products, appliance specifications, appliance service instructions, troubleshooting procedures, older product repair and parts changes, installation instructions, customer complaints and recommendations, testing procedures, tools for repairs, wiring diagrams, timer charts, appliance history and evolution and other important information regarding their appliances. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1960 | 48 | 27mb | $5.99 |
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1956 Washer Service Instruction Film Narrative and Service Manual
Here are two complete Kelvinator automatic washer manuals into one .pdf file. The first is the narrative to the "Service Instruction Film-Strip" on Installation and Disassembly. The second part is the complete Service Manual and Parts Guide to all 1956 Kelvinator automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kelvinator |
1956 | 91 | 68mb | $5.99 |
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1976 Frigidaire Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1976 Frigidaire automatic dishwashers, both built-in and portable models. Models include: DWU-2, DWU-3, DWU-4, DWU-5
DWM-2, DWM-3, DWM-4, DWM-5. |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1976 | 68 | 40mb | $5.99 |
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1974 Frigidaire Touch-and-Cook Electric Range Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to Frigidaire's first digital touch-pad electric Range! Full specifications, service and troubleshooting sections included. Models include: RCIE3-39CDW and RCIE-39CDW. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1974 | 42 | 32mb | $7.99 |
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1965 Philco Duomatic Washer-Dryer Brochures
Here are brochures for the entire 1965 line of Philco Duomatic Combination Washer-Dryers. Full images and specifications and machine price-list included. Special bonus, 1965 Philco gas dryers brochures are also included at the end of the document. Duomatic Combo Models include: CE-7F8, CG-7F8, CE-7F6, CG-730, CE-730. Dryers: DG-6F8, DG-6F4, DG-6F3, DG-6F2. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1965 | 19 | 37mb | $5.99 |
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1966 Philco Duomatic Washer-Dryer Brochures
Here are brochures for the entire 1966 line of Philco Duomatic Combination Washer-Dryers. Full images and specifications and machine price list included. Models include: CE-7G8, CG-7G8, CE-7G6. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1966 | 12 | 17mb | $5.99 |
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1957 Philco-Bendix Duomatic Washer-Dryer Owners Manuals
Here is the complete owner's manual and operating/use and care guide to all top-of-the-line 1957 Philco-Bendix combination washer-dryers. Model: CGR-C. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Bendix |
1957 | 40 | 45mb | $7.99 |
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Easy Holiday Automatic Washer Model AEG Service Manual
This is the service manual supplement created specifically for the bottom of the line washer model AEG. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1961 | 26 | 18mb | $5.99 |
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Easy Velva-Power Automatic Washer Model Transmission Service Manual
This is the comprehensive service manual created specifically for servicing Easy's new Velva-Power transmission when it first introduced. The Velva-Power transmission was Easy's own design when they moved away from using a Beam style tranmission that was so common in Speed Queen and other brands of solid-tub automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1961 | 20 | 13mb | $5.99 |
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1966 Maytag Lets Talk Service
Here every Maytag service bulletin from 1966. These fact-packed bulletins are showing off the new line of Maytag automatic washers produced starting in 1966. These fact-packed bulletins report model changes, wash and dry cycle changes, service tips, new products being introduced, new parts, reports from the field, etc. Washers and dryers are both covered. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1966 | 63 | 44mb | $7.99 |
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1964 General Electric Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures highlighting the 1964 line of GE Washers and Dryers. Images and full specifications for each model included. Models include: WA-1250Y, DA-1220Y, WA-950Y, DA-920Y, WA-805Y, DA-820Y, WA-650Y, DA-620Y, WA-550Y, DA-520Y. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1964 | 18 | 36mb | $7.99 |
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1961 General Electric Combination Washer-Dryer Brochures
Here is the complete brochure showing off the 1961 models of the GE combination washer/dryer. Models: WD-860V, WD-560D. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1961 | 4 | 9mb | $5.99 |
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1984 Maytag Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all Maytag Jet-Clean Dishwashers from the early and mid 1980s. Models Include:
"00 Series": WU-100, WU-WC300, WU-500, WU-WC-700, WU-900
"01 Series": WU-101, WU-WC301, WU-501, WU-WC-701, WU-901 "02 Series": WU-102, WU-WC302, WU-502, WU-WC-702, WU-902 Microprocessor Model: WU1000 Full troubleshooting, cycle-charts, schematics and servicing information is included. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1984 | 213 | 103mb | $7.99 |
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Maytag Automatic Washer model A212 Operating Instructions
Here is the complete Operating Instructions manual included with all Maytag A212 washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1983 | 8 | 7mn | $5.99 |
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1962-1987 KitchenAid General and Service Bulletins
Here is a collection of the majority of KitchenAid appliances General Bulletins and Service Bulletins. The majority of information concerns dishwasher with a bit of disposer and trash compactor information included as well. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1987 | 266 | 147mb | $7.99 |
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Westinghouse Terrace-Top Range Owners Manuals
Here is a set of owners manuals for several Westinghouse Terrace-Top Range in the 1960's. Models include: NTE3B, NTE3C, NTE3D, KTE3C, KLD30, KTB30A. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Westinghouse |
1966 | 48 | 34mb | $7.99 |
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1973 General Electric Automatic Washer Technical Manual
Here is the complete technical manual for all 1973 General Electric automatic washers. Sections include: Timer, Schematics, Select Switches, Water System, Drive System, Other Components, Cabinet Construction, Suspension system, Installation, Service Practices, Use & Care, Washability, Portable models. Models covered: 18lb Washers: WWA9508P, WWA9500P, WWA9400P, WWA9300P, WWA8508P, WWA8500P, WWA8428P, WWA8420P, WWA8408P, WWA8400P, WWA8375P, WWA8364P, WWA8360P, WWA8305P, WWA8330P, WWA8314P, WWA8310P, WWA8300P, WWA8000P 14lb Washers: WWA7400P, WWA7350P, WWA7300P, WWA7050P, WWA7060P, WWA7030P, WWA7000P, WWA5500P, WWA5400P, WWA5000P Portable Washers: WWP1020P, WWP1023P, WWP1150P, WWP5300P |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1973 | 206 | 111mb | $7.99 |
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1963 Philco Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures showing off the 1963 line of Philco automatic washers. Pages contain full description of features, images of each model, full control panel views of each model and complete specifications. Models include: W-236, W-234, W-232, W-231, W-233V, W-231V. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Philco |
1963 | 17 | 43mb | $7.99 |
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1963 Philco Duomatic Combination Washer-Dryer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures showing off the 1963 line of Philco Duomatics, their combination washer-dryer line. Both electric and gas models are shown. Pages contain full description of features, images of each model, full control panel views of each model and complete specifications. Models include: CE-736, CG-736, CE-734, CE-730, CG-730, CE-730U. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1963 | 17 | 41mb | $7.99 |
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1972 Blackstone Automatic Washer Service Manual
Complete service manual to Blackstone washers models BA-415, BA-525, BA-625 and BA-825. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Blackstone |
1972 | 36 | 27mb | $5.99 |
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Marquette Wringer Washers
Brochures for the Gambles line of Wringer Washers |
Wringer Washers Published by: Marquette (Gambles Stores) |
1953 | 8 | 13mb | $7.99 |
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How to use your Electrolux Cleaner - model G
Full owners manual and use/care instructions for all Electrolux Model G vacuum cleaners. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Electrolux Vacuum (now Aerus) |
1961 | 30 | 27mb | $4.99 |
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Use and Care of the Hotpoint Electric Range
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions that was packed with every 1949 Hotpoint Electric range with push-button controls. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1949 | 16 | 14mb | $7.99 |
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Hamilton Beach Food Mixer Instructions and Tested Recipes
Full owners manual to Hamilton Beach's Food Mixer. Includes operating instructions, maintenance information and tested recipes. |
Small Appliances Published by: Hamilton Beach |
1954 | 52 | 31mb | $4.99 |
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1981 Maytag Washers and Dryers Brochure
Here is a wonderful brochure showing off the entire Maytag automatic washer and dryer line for 1981. This is right after the re-designed control panels were introduced. Washer Models include: A810, A710, A610, A510, A410, A310, A210, A110, A209. Dryer Models: DE810, DE710, DE610, DE510, DE410, DE210, DE110, DG810, DG710, DG610, DG510, DG410, DG210, DG110,. Portable Models: A50 (Twin Tub), DE50 |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1981 | 14 | 32mb | $4.99 |
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1950 Westinghouse Streamliner Laundromat Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the owners manual to Westinghouse's very first budget automatic washer known as the Streamliner. This basic design was then re-worked as a coin-op model to became a staple in American coin-operated laundries for the next 15 years. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1950 | 44 | 26mb | $5.99 |
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1952-1955 Hotpoint Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is a comprehensive service manual for all Hotpoint dishwashers from '52 to '55. |
Dishwashers Published by: Hotpoint |
1955 | 44 | 34mb | $4.99 |
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1955 Frigidaire Dryer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to the 1955 models of Frigidaire clothes dryers. Models DV-35 and DV-65. Complete servicing, troubleshooting and wiring diagrams. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1955 | 16 | 14mb | $5.99 |
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Whirlpool Combination Washer-Dryer Parts List
Full parts breakdown including part numbers and wiring diagram to combination washer-dryer model W6009500. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1960 | 12 | 6mb | $4.99 |
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Electrolux Commercial Wet-Dry Vacuum Cleaner Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the Electrical Commercial Automatic Vacuum Cleaner with Wet & Dry Pickup. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Electrolux Vacuum (now Aerus) |
1964 | 15 | 34mb | $6.99 |
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Service Manual to the Very First Speed Queen Automatic Washer
Here is the complete service manual to the very first Speed Queen Automatic Washer, this was the Beam Design. Models A10 and A11. Sections include: Timer Sequence chart, installation, Service Procedures, Adjustments, Test Procedures, Service Helps and Special Tools. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1952 | 23 | 22mb | $4.99 |
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Every laundry day you'll be proud of the way they get your clothes clean
Wonderful brochures produced by General Motors for their entire line of 1/18 full size, stacked and portable washers and dryers. Full images, specifications and control panel views. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1978 | 12 | 11mb | $4.99 |
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Compact Laundry Brochure
Brochure highlighting GE's new portable washer and dryer. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1972 | 2 | 6mb | $4.99 |
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Workless Washdays with a Bendix Economat Automatic Washer
Full owners manual and operating instructions to Bendix's very first rubber squeeze tub automatic washer. This machine did not spin, it utilized a rubber tub and a vacuum system that forced the rubber tub inward to squeeze to clothes against the perforated agitator. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Bendix |
1949 | 28 | 13mb | $4.99 |
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Beautiful 1957 General Electric Mobile Maid Portable Dishwasher Brochures
Here is a wonderful brochure highlighting GE's portable dishwasher from 1957. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1957 | 4 | 5mb | $4.99 |
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Maytag Jet-Clean Dishwashers
Brochure for the entire line of 1988 Maytag Jet-Clean dishwashers and food waste disposers. Full images and specifications for each model. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1988 | 8 | 7mb | $4.99 |
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Sunbeam Controlled Heat Automatic Frypan Owners Manual
Full owners manual and operating instructions for Sunbeam's wonderful automatic frypan from the 1950's. Both 10" and 12" models. Includes operating instructions, how to care for the unit and delicious recipes, including how to bake a cake in your frypan! |
Small Appliances Published by: Sunbeam |
1953 | 20 | 12mb | $4.99 |
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Hoover Spin-Drying Washers
Brochures for the entire line of Hoover Spin-Dryer Twin Tub washers. |
Twin Tub Washers Published by: Hoover |
1978 | 6 | 8mb | $4.99 |
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The Keyboard Range
Beautiful brochure highlighting GE's top of the line electric range in 1957. Images and full specifications included. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1957 | 6 | 9mb | $4.99 |
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1969 Maytag Top Loading Portable Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the service manual to Maytag's very first portable dishwasher model WP600. Sections include:
Loading and Operating Instructions,
How it Works, Wiring Diagrams and Circuits, Complete servicing procedures. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1969 | 49 | 53mb | $5.99 |
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1984 Maytag Jetclean Dishwashers and Food Waste Disposers
Here is a wonderful brochure showing all all of Maytag's great mid 1980's dishwashers. Full images and specifications included. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1984 | 12 | 31mb | $4.99 |
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How to use and Enjoy Your New Philco Automatic Washer
Full operating instruction booklet packed with each Philco "Miss America" model W-226 automatic washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Philco |
1961 | 8 | 3mb | $4.99 |
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Beautiful 1972 Tappan Gas Range Brochures
Here are some fun sales literature brochures from Tappan highlighting their line of gas ranges in the early 1970's. Full images and specifications are included with each. Models include: Z30-3852, Z30-2852, Z30-2332, Z30-1432, Z30-1102, Z32-1552, Z32-1332 and Z32-1002. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Tappan |
1972 | 16 | 23mb | $4.99 |
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Frigidaire Washer 1968 Top-of-the-Line Models Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts catalog which includes detailed illustrations of the order of assembled parts, their descriptions and original Frigidaire part numbers. Frigidaire Washer Models include:
WXP, WCDXN, WXN. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1968 | 28 | 13mb | $4.99 |
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Please note that all publications presented here at Automatic Ephemera are on average between 35 and 85 years old. This information is presented as a educational/historical reference on vintage products of the past. Any trademarks or brand names appearing on this site are for nominative use to accurately describe the content contained in these publications. The associated trademarks are the sole property of their registered owners as there is no affiliation between Automatic Ephemera and these companies. No connection to or endorsement by the trademark owners is to be construed.