Yoakum Yarns By "Rawhide Tanner"

Texas Tanning & Manufacturing Company, Yoakum, Texas

Publication: Texas Tanning & Mfg Co, 1944, Yoakum

First edition. 5 1/2" x 4" in colorful pictorial wrappers. [16] pp. including covers. Illustrations. Tex Tan was a small hide tannery in Yoakum, Texas, that opened its doors as Western Hide & Company in 1919 and has since become one of the most respected leather companies in the world. Not only was Tex Tan manufacturing saddles, but also harnesses and horse collars in the early years. During the Depression, Tex Tan, then named Texas Tanning & Manufacturing Co., began manufacturing finished leather products as well as Hereford Brand saddles and Texas Ranger belts. Advertisements for the products ran in some of the largest publications in the country and celebrities endorsed many of Tex Tan's products. This advertising booklet includes humorous stories written by Glen Addington, as told by "Rawhide Tanner." Addington was a native of Dallas and was an advertising writer for almost four decades. In addition to writing radio scripts for popular programs such as the "Light Crust Doughboys" and "Riding With the Texas Rangers," he also wrote a book of western folk tales titled "Yoakum Yarns." Small light scraping mark to bottom of front panel as well as light scraping to fore edge of rear panel. Very good plus.

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