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Ookpik
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Posted on Friday, October 19, 2007 - 2:32 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

What is/was Unico Products, Inc.? I acquired an old seal - like the one a notary uses - that makes an impression, which states: Unico Products, Inc. - Corporate Seal - Detroit, Michigan. The "seal machine" was patented July 15, 1923 so I don’t think it is a recent company.

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Zimm
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Posted on Friday, October 19, 2007 - 3:38 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

they are not among the advertisers in my copy of "Detroit Today-1921" and pretty much every other business is in there...
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Karl_jr
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Posted on Friday, October 19, 2007 - 11:08 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Union Paper & Twine Co. 551 e.fort, from 1929 Polks Guide.


http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/ t/text/pageviewer-idx?c=genpub &cc=genpub&idno=acs8107.1928.0 01&q1=unico&frm=frameset&view= pdf&seq=297

(Message edited by karl jr. on October 19, 2007)
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Zimm
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Posted on Friday, October 19, 2007 - 11:25 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

are Unico and Union Paper& Twine one in the same?

if so, they are in my 1921 edition.

i don't have the ability to post it, but imo, my ad is cooler. it claims they are the home of "Turkey Linen."


btw carl jr-i have been looking for a home for my 1921 Polk Detroit Today. i was hoping to find a forum member who would use it as a resource for answers to questions just like this.

i presume it has little monetary value, but much more so in situations like these. it's in very good condition, other than smelling like an old book. i came into it while going through the personal effects of a deceased relative. if you're interested in it and would use it like you have your 1929 copy, please let me know.
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Ookpik
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Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 12:01 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Karl - Interesting info! I'm not sure that "Union Paper & Twine" would refer to themselves as "Unico Products, Inc." on their corporate seal but maybe they did!

Zimm - If Karl doesn't want your book, I would be interested. It would keep me from having to pester y'all. ;)

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Karl_jr
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Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 9:57 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I would be interested and would love it, but seeing as Ookpic (COPY) has his extensive picture collection that it could help him with I would give him first chance. He would use it more than me (COPY) But remember Ook we'll be pester'n you now!(COPY)

I have a old adding machine parts box that says "Union adding machine tape" Unico 551 e.fort, detroit michigan. So I would assume it was a trade name of that company.

My question is, where was EAST Fort Street??

Nevermind it was a stupid question I looked at rumseys map. of coarse it was and still is east of woodward, just more extensive back in the day.

(Message edited by karl jr. on October 20, 2007)
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Ookpik
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Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 12:55 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Karl - Thanks for the info and thank you very much for allowing me to have the book. Your kindness is appreciated. Pester away!

Zimm - My e-mail address is: ookpik72 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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