Rest and Rela in Wisconsin

I've been hanging out in western Wisconsin this weekend, and came across this fine example of sign degeneration:


I think that last word is supposed to be RE-GENERATE, but I can't be sure.

Just down the road from the the Re St Rela sign is this all-purpose Wisconsin retail business:


That's quite a combination. If you were wondering, there actually is a full-service bar inside that barn, plus a coffee bar, a bunch of cheese, and a whole floor of antiques.


Here's one fun package from the Loft antique store.


And another package. Check out the "scientifically processed" potato claim. Somehow, I don't find that reassuring. (From the Loft antique store.)


A 1966 cover of the National Review. This would have been when Reagan was running for his first term as governor of California. Nice illustration! (From the Loft antique store.)


Wow, those are some creepy children! (From the Loft antique store.)


I also got a chance to check out a small-town library book sale. While perusing the tables, I came across this cover, and confess I misread the title as Cholera: The Key to Health, Vitality and Longevity. Which, of course, made absolutely no sense! So after a double take, I realized it actually said Chlorella (a kind of algae). Yet another example of why Linnaeus is not always the best source for brand names.


And finally, down the road, I saw this ultimate example of generic labeling. Yum! It makes me hungry just looking at it.