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Hi-Speed Gasoline - Black Flame of the Amazon- 1939


THE BLACK FLAME OF THE AMAZON was a syndicated 1930s Mutual Network radio program 
sponsored by Hi-Speed Gasoline.
It dramatized the adventures of explorer Harold Noice in the jungles of South America. 

          Fans could write for official Black Flame Amazon premiums:
1.  Mask - 8.75 x 9.75" die-cut stiff paper w/"Hi-Speed" gas logo at center of 
headband design. Depicts Amazon warrior w/war paint. 
2.  Pinback - Black Flame Hi-Speed Explorer 1" tin   with image of snarling jaguar.
3.  Ring -  Black Flame of the Amazon "Hi-Speed Explorer" brass ring w/adjustable bands 
and inset compass on the top. One side has jaguar head and reads .. Hi-Speed.. while other 
side shows flaming torch and reads ..Explorer..  

             Given out at gas stations:
4. Map
Educational Map Of South America Featured In The Black Flame Of The Amazon Radio Program. 
17x22" paper MAP issued by Hi-Speed Gas © 1939 Radio Merchandisers Inc. 
Center area featured overhead map of South America w/small illustrations noting animals,
products, landmarks, etc. At top right is photo of Noice plus illustrations of his cohorts. 
Margins are designed for placement of 24 different stamps -- OF HAROLD NOICE EXPEDITION

5.Stamps were given out on a weekly basis by participating gas stations. They featured   
    UNUSUAL ANIMALS, SAVAGES AND ALSO THE SCENIC BEAUY OF THE JUNGLE