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- Dennison's Bogie Book: Suggestions for Halloween, 1922 - While Halloween's origins were rooted in superstition and fortune telling, by the 1910s, Americans of all ages celebrated the holiday as a night of innocent fun. The Dennison Manufacturing Co. of Framingham, Massachusetts, published Halloween "Bogie" books from 1912 to 1935. Halloween revelers could find an array of ideas for party activities, costumes, and decorations using the company's paper products.
- 1922
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Dennison's Bogie Book: Suggestions for Halloween, 1922
While Halloween's origins were rooted in superstition and fortune telling, by the 1910s, Americans of all ages celebrated the holiday as a night of innocent fun. The Dennison Manufacturing Co. of Framingham, Massachusetts, published Halloween "Bogie" books from 1912 to 1935. Halloween revelers could find an array of ideas for party activities, costumes, and decorations using the company's paper products.
- Recipe Booklet, "MAGIC! The Most Amazing Short-Cuts in Cooking You Ever Heard Of," circa 1930 -
- circa 1930
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Recipe Booklet, "MAGIC! The Most Amazing Short-Cuts in Cooking You Ever Heard Of," circa 1930
- Recipe Booklet, "300 Helpful Suggestions for Your Victory Lunch Box," 1943 - This patriotic recipe book was published to help American homemakers "contribute directly to winning the war" through food management during World War II, when supply shortages and rationing were part of daily life on the home front. It provided recipes and lunch suggestions that promoted "nutrition, thrift and adaptability" within wartime restrictions.
- 1943
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Recipe Booklet, "300 Helpful Suggestions for Your Victory Lunch Box," 1943
This patriotic recipe book was published to help American homemakers "contribute directly to winning the war" through food management during World War II, when supply shortages and rationing were part of daily life on the home front. It provided recipes and lunch suggestions that promoted "nutrition, thrift and adaptability" within wartime restrictions.
- "Grunow Recipes by Dorothy Ayers Loudon," circa 1934 -
- circa 1934
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"Grunow Recipes by Dorothy Ayers Loudon," circa 1934
- "Making the Most of Your Electrolux with Practical Recipes," 1932 -
- 1932
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"Making the Most of Your Electrolux with Practical Recipes," 1932
- Baker's Chocolate Recipe Booklet, 1936, "Baker's Selected Famous Chocolate Recipes" - Baker's Chocolate Company -- the oldest manufacturer of chocolate in the United States -- was established in 1780. Over the next two centuries, the company would earn awards for its chocolate and in 1881, the company adopted its recognizable trademarked image, La Belle Chocolatiere (The Chocolate Girl). Since 1870, the company has published cookbooks, like this one, with recipes for beverages and desserts utilizing the company's chocolate products.
- 1936
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Baker's Chocolate Recipe Booklet, 1936, "Baker's Selected Famous Chocolate Recipes"
Baker's Chocolate Company -- the oldest manufacturer of chocolate in the United States -- was established in 1780. Over the next two centuries, the company would earn awards for its chocolate and in 1881, the company adopted its recognizable trademarked image, La Belle Chocolatiere (The Chocolate Girl). Since 1870, the company has published cookbooks, like this one, with recipes for beverages and desserts utilizing the company's chocolate products.
- "R.S. Bailey's New Combination System for Cutting Ladies' and Children's Waists, Basques, Sacques and Patterns," 1888 -
- 1888
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"R.S. Bailey's New Combination System for Cutting Ladies' and Children's Waists, Basques, Sacques and Patterns," 1888
- 1960 Falcon Features and Specifications Familiarization Review - Like Chrysler and General Motors, Ford entered the small-car market in the 1960 model year. The six-cylinder Ford Falcon was a hit, selling 435,676 units in its first year -- more than either of Ford's crosstown rivals. This guide familiarized salespeople with the Falcon's features and specifications.
- 1960
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1960 Falcon Features and Specifications Familiarization Review
Like Chrysler and General Motors, Ford entered the small-car market in the 1960 model year. The six-cylinder Ford Falcon was a hit, selling 435,676 units in its first year -- more than either of Ford's crosstown rivals. This guide familiarized salespeople with the Falcon's features and specifications.
- French's Mustard Recipe Booklet No. 16, 1926 - In 1904, the R.T. French Company introduced its Cream Salad Mustard. Prior to this, mustard was stone ground, thick, and often grainy, but French's new processed condiment was mild in flavor and easy to spread. It soon became a staple in American ballparks, where hot dogs were common fare. This recipe booklet offered additional uses, making it a favorite condiment in home kitchens as well.
- 1926
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French's Mustard Recipe Booklet No. 16, 1926
In 1904, the R.T. French Company introduced its Cream Salad Mustard. Prior to this, mustard was stone ground, thick, and often grainy, but French's new processed condiment was mild in flavor and easy to spread. It soon became a staple in American ballparks, where hot dogs were common fare. This recipe booklet offered additional uses, making it a favorite condiment in home kitchens as well.
- Burroughs World Headquarters, circa 1971 - William Seward Burroughs and three other co-founders established the American Arithmometer Company in 1886 to produce simple addition and subtraction machines. Over the years, the company--later known as the Burroughs Corporation--innovated and expanded. Mergers with companies such as Moon-Hopkins and Sperry in the 20th century helped Burroughs become a leader in the calculating--and later computing--industry.
- circa 1971
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Burroughs World Headquarters, circa 1971
William Seward Burroughs and three other co-founders established the American Arithmometer Company in 1886 to produce simple addition and subtraction machines. Over the years, the company--later known as the Burroughs Corporation--innovated and expanded. Mergers with companies such as Moon-Hopkins and Sperry in the 20th century helped Burroughs become a leader in the calculating--and later computing--industry.