South 21 Drive-In Menu Ad

This is a black-and-white newspaper ad from 1959 for "South 21 Number 2," a curb service restaurant on N. Independence Blvd. This ad was used to announce their secondary location that was opening in 1959. The layout is bold and eye-catching, with big capital letters making sure you know they’re currently open for business. The mix of different fonts and slanted text gives it a fun, old-school diner feel.

The ad highlights their Monday and Tuesday specials, like a hamburger and milkshake for just 25 cents, fried chicken for 35 cents, and a hot dog with a Coke for only 10 cents. There are also little perks mentioned at the bottom—free balloons for kids and free movie passes for drivers. It’s simple, straight to the point, and very much a class snapshot of American drive-in culture before drive throughs became popular.