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Old newspaper ads, articles, and anything else from the marvelous past (in the sense that I marvel at it)
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I never knew this existed - an ad for polio insurance from 1953.
September 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
This week's Nabisco feature: Devil's Food Squares. Not just one, but *two* yummy icings! (1956)
November 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
"CAT GIRL looks cute from front, crazy from back." I dunno why but this looks *hella* Lynchian to me. (1955)
November 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I've never heard of Tru-Ade but apparently it was around until recently. Looks like a Hawaiian Punch-type drink. (1960)
November 3, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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If you're still looking for a Halloween costume, let me suggest these early 90s McDonaldland Masks from Germany:
October 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Halloween treats from 1951. I want one of the Spookles - a new kind of pickle!
October 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I spent the last three hours trying to make a lavender…. thingy. I think i achieved mediocrity but it was still nice to make something with my hands that I grew myself
September 28, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I never knew this existed - an ad for polio insurance from 1953.
September 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Loyalty to the laws of the land is the bulwark of the "American way of life." (1956)
September 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The person assigned the casserole beat desperately wanted to be writing about something more exciting. (1957)
September 16, 2025 at 3:27 PM
"a low groan of mild protest" (1952)
September 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
When's the last time you had a Chum Chip, a Wisecrack or a Party Poop? (1950)
September 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Big news:

Snack Stack is back with a deep dive into the cultural history of Chicken in a Biscuit

It's weird, it's fun, it takes some surprising turns!

snackstack.net/2025/09/07/t...
The curious history of Chicken in a Biskit
Investigating the midcentury moment of meat-flavored crackers
snackstack.net
September 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I admit I didn't know Orange Crush was around in 1931!
June 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
June 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Today we're looking at the book "Industrial Feeding Management" from 1945! Prepared by the Committee on the Nutrition of Industrial Workers, it's a book designed to help facilities design food services for workers.
June 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Perfect for Pride - a new gay spring salad! Recipe isn't the worst. (1940)
June 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
In love with the idea of cheese bobs. Crispy bacon wrapped around melted cheese! (1939)
June 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Stainless steel teeth! Incredible! (1933)
May 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This is a lot darker than a lot of the content I usually post, but I found it really interesting (and relevant). And it DOES mention food... (1935)
April 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
From "Cool Drinks for Hot Days," 1936. I can get down with a grape shake or with fruitade, but I'll pass on the prune shake
April 30, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I had some time away from the computer (out touchin' grass) but now I'm back to the old newspapers! Excited to be back to posting again :)
April 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I don't know when the last time any of you saw a piece of pork in a can of pork and beans, but the last time I saw one, it was TINY. Certainly not enough for a sandwich! (1941)
April 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I have 135 followers 🎉 Thanks to everyone who follows and likes these random bits!
April 11, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Apparently it was "PO" before "BO" caught on. (1943)
April 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM