Food Query Department at Westfield Pure Food Town
Prof Lewis B Allyn answers reader questions on butter testing for lard contamination and on molasses sulphur dioxide labeling. He notes high grade butter foams when heated and that lard is unlikely, and explains sulphured molasses arises from manufacturing. offers supplier lists. He also denies benzoic acid is necessary to keep cider from souring if properly sterilized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis B. Allyn
Westfield
Mass
Alleva
Question on milk labeling and government standard
A reader asks if evaporated milk labeled with 7.8 percent butter fat and 25.5 percent solids meets the government standard. The decision cites not less than 78 percent milk fat and 25.5 percent total solids. The article endorses labeled condensed milk as meeting standards and suggests it has similar food value to natural whole milk when properly diluted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Public Dance and Memorial Services Draw Local Attendance
John Washington Goulette’s family honored infantile paralysis victim with a church service and memorial. A community dance at Parkhurst’s Orchestra in the evening, free coffee and refreshments, drew families and Odd Fellows. Memorial at University church referenced, with plans for a public dance at the hall in June inviting all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkhurst
Chrisea
Sind
Ceeek
Teraee Nebehahe
C. Muntington
Mary Fletcher
Household Tips and Vacation Thoughts from Dorothy Dester
Dense tips on cleaning with salt and vinegar, tooth care with salt, and dyeing and care of fabrics. It shifts to musings on vacations, urging city dwellers to seek country refreshment, notes the value of change of air, and praises practical, low-cost getaways near urban centers. Dorothy Dester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kussell Sage
Chicago
Ima
Mer
Leiding
Cmch
Westfield Pure Food Campaign Achieves Notable Milestone
The final chapter of the 26 part Food Page series highlights enduring success in promoting pure foods and honest advertising. Local grocers and health authorities nationwide joined Westfield Mass in supporting standards, with manufacturers such as Lipton Mueller and Wrigley backing the cause. Public institutions and clubs publicized safeguards, showing industry leaders embracing responsible food practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield Pure Food
Westfield
Mass
Chas
B. Knox Co
Johnstown
N. Y
Thomas J. Lipton
New York
Walter M. Lowney Co
Boston
Masa
Minuto Tapioca Co
Grange
the Moxie Company
Bouton
F. Mueller Co
Jersey City
N. J
Pacific Coast Condensed Milk Co
Seattle
Wash
Peek Brothers & Winch
Brooklyn
Pompeian Company
Baltimore
Postum Cereal Company
Lady Battle Creek
Mich
Royal Baking Powder Co
Alden Speare’s Sons Company
Ambridge
Tokstad-Burger Company
Welch Grape Juice Company
Veatfield
N.Y
Wm. Wrigley, Jr, Co
Chicago
Westfield Pure Food Movement Ends Its Campaign
The campaign promoting pure food and wiser buying concludes with endorsements from public figures and cooperation from publishers and manufacturers. The movement encourages customers to seek stores displaying the Westfield Pure Food Sign and to trade with honest grocers who meet Westfield Standards.
Fragmentary OCR Teaser: Malnieté Petes in The Gem
Readable fragments show a Monday event in The Gem involving Malnieté and Pete. Details unclear but names and venue appear, suggesting a local theater or club appearance with unknown date and time. Further text needed for full summary.
Fragmented OCR headline on racing power and acceleration
Readable fragments describe a race themed item with terms like creature and acceleration, mentioning The Cate and Medaue four chews and a towing or tether reference. No clear events or outcomes are established.
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New Orleans
Washington
John
Charles Goulette
Main Street
Crown’s Drug Store
V. Beckley Pisce Veer
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ATMO
Kream Krisp
Berlin Mills
Boston, Mass
Ee Ee Ee
Westfeld
Orme
McClure
American Sugar Refining Co
EL Bennett Biscuit Cay
Rertin Mille Company
Porthand
Corn Products Refining Co
New Tork Os Crymal Balt Co
Bt Cilab
Ets
Hit
King &Russell
Westfield Pure Food Grocer
Ladies’ World
O.cents
Tee
Lipton
Poles Parhagee
Knox Gelating
Johnstews
Prof
Allyn
Moxie
Ford
Normanna
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