See How An Ibadan Vulcaniser Advertised His Services In A Newspaper 100 Yrs Ago

100 Years ago: If you needed a vulcanizer at Ibadan in 1926, relax. Isaac Karunwi was your sure plug.

From the Yoruba News of November 16th 1926:

Isaac F. Karunwi was a Mechanical Engineer.

He owned and ran Brookley Garage on Onireke Road, Ibadan. His telegraphic address was Emilajulo, Ibadan, Care P.O. Box 80.

For a living, he did vulcanizing of inner tubes and tyres. He also undertook repairs to motors, portable engines and sewing machines, typewriters and gramophones.

The company was established on January 1st, 1918.

Isaac F. Karunwi, Mechanical Engineer, Brookley Garage. ONIREKE ROAD, IBADAN. Tele Address:- Emilajulo, Ibadan. Care P.O. Box 80. Vulcanizing of Inner Tubes & Tyres. Undertakes repairs to Motors, Portable Engines & sewing Machine Typewriters & Gramo- phones. Established Jan. 1, 1918.

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