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- Advertising Poster, "Fighting for Right - the Noblest of Sports! Thanks for the Pure Food Law of 1906" - At a time when many in the manufactured food industry used adulterants (inferior substitutes or additives) and false advertising, H.J. Heinz prided himself on his "Strictly Pure" products. He became an advocate for the Pure Food & Drug Act of 1906 -- the first of several Congress-enacted consumer protection laws -- and was instrumental in lobbying to President Roosevelt (seen here) to get the law passed.
- 1906
- Collections - Artifact
Advertising Poster, "Fighting for Right - the Noblest of Sports! Thanks for the Pure Food Law of 1906"
At a time when many in the manufactured food industry used adulterants (inferior substitutes or additives) and false advertising, H.J. Heinz prided himself on his "Strictly Pure" products. He became an advocate for the Pure Food & Drug Act of 1906 -- the first of several Congress-enacted consumer protection laws -- and was instrumental in lobbying to President Roosevelt (seen here) to get the law passed.
- Letter from P. C. Knox to President Theodore Roosevelt about Howard Heinz and the Pure Food and Drug Act, May 28, 1907 - The H.J. Heinz Company had humble beginnings in 1869 and has since become one of the most recognized names in the food industry today. This artifact, from the H.J. Heinz Company Collection, is one from The Henry Ford's sizeable collection of material dedicated to telling the company's history of innovative business practices and marketing techniques.
- May 28, 1907
- Collections - Artifact
Letter from P. C. Knox to President Theodore Roosevelt about Howard Heinz and the Pure Food and Drug Act, May 28, 1907
The H.J. Heinz Company had humble beginnings in 1869 and has since become one of the most recognized names in the food industry today. This artifact, from the H.J. Heinz Company Collection, is one from The Henry Ford's sizeable collection of material dedicated to telling the company's history of innovative business practices and marketing techniques.
- Advertising Layout Promoting Heinz Products as "Safe To Buy" Food, circa 1910 - The H.J. Heinz Company employed ambitious and comprehensive advertising strategies to meet consumers at home, in stores, and everywhere in between. Drawings, illustrations and modified photographs of Heinz products were often used for advertising and in publications. This advertising layout represents a step in the marketing process where the size and arrangement are taken into consideration before the final advertisement is created.
- 1910
- Collections - Artifact
Advertising Layout Promoting Heinz Products as "Safe To Buy" Food, circa 1910
The H.J. Heinz Company employed ambitious and comprehensive advertising strategies to meet consumers at home, in stores, and everywhere in between. Drawings, illustrations and modified photographs of Heinz products were often used for advertising and in publications. This advertising layout represents a step in the marketing process where the size and arrangement are taken into consideration before the final advertisement is created.
- "57: The Story of the House of Heinz," London, England, circa 1932 - H.J. Heinz built his business from the ground up, skillfully employing his principles and ideals to create one of the most successful companies in the manufactured food industry. This booklet, printed for British audiences, highlights the H.J. Heinz Company's history -- and its history of factories in Great Britain -- with an emphasis on the company's pure and clean practices.
- circa 1932
- Collections - Artifact
"57: The Story of the House of Heinz," London, England, circa 1932
H.J. Heinz built his business from the ground up, skillfully employing his principles and ideals to create one of the most successful companies in the manufactured food industry. This booklet, printed for British audiences, highlights the H.J. Heinz Company's history -- and its history of factories in Great Britain -- with an emphasis on the company's pure and clean practices.