I never knew this existed - an ad for polio insurance from 1953.

This week's Nabisco feature: Devil's Food Squares. Not just one, but *two* yummy icings! (1956)

"CAT GIRL looks cute from front, crazy from back." I dunno why but this looks *hella* Lynchian to me. (1955)

I've never heard of Tru-Ade but apparently it was around until recently. Looks like a Hawaiian Punch-type drink. (1960)

If you're still looking for a Halloween costume, let me suggest these early 90s McDonaldland Masks from Germany:

Halloween treats from 1951. I want one of the Spookles - a new kind of pickle!

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

I never knew this existed - an ad for polio insurance from 1953.

Loyalty to the laws of the land is the bulwark of the "American way of life." (1956)

The person assigned the casserole beat desperately wanted to be writing about something more exciting. (1957)

"a low groan of mild protest" (1952)

When's the last time you had a Chum Chip, a Wisecrack or a Party Poop? (1950)

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I admit I didn't know Orange Crush was around in 1931!

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.

Perfect for Pride - a new gay spring salad! Recipe isn't the worst. (1940)

In love with the idea of cheese bobs. Crispy bacon wrapped around melted cheese! (1939)

Stainless steel teeth! Incredible! (1933)

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)

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

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 :)

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)

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Apparently it was "PO" before "BO" caught on. (1943)

Cadet Fluff, reporting for duty! (1942)

Adorable illustrations that Mrs. Carroll Sheeran of Pleasant Ridge, MI sent to the Detroit Evening Times in 1943.

Here's an example menu from 1968 with a glorious space theme. What are you ordering?

Here's a relic - an ad for leg makeup. Nylon was being used for WW2, so women were using makeup on their legs instead of stockings. (1943)

A forgotten mascot is Aunt Jenny, who represented Spry shortening. She's in so many ads, usually accompanied by some decent enough recipes. (1943)

Another glimpse at the fascinating world of the past. I wonder when goldfish racing went out of vogue. (1950)

These old ads bring me so much joy. The illustrations are intricate and beautifully detailed. The copy's great too - "favored for flavor!" (1950)

A forgotten relic - the old x-ray machine for checking how your shoes fit. (1937)

If the monkey is stabbing, I don't think that's playful! (1938)

I don't knw when this is from (maybe the 70s?) but I love it. It's from Howard Johnson's - an ad for the kids' birthday club. Get a free birthday dinner!

An illustration of how far we've come regarding what is (in my opinion) the most delicious allium. (1925)

New Jersey Fact:

Want to keep your baby entertained in 1931? Let them stick pins into a ball of yarn!

Oh, it's that easy! (1922)

Time for a mush social! What are you going to get? I'm partial to boiled mush with maple syrup. (1878)

Something you (probably) didn't know about John F. Kennedy: the man was guzzling chowder like it was Gatorade (1961).

"Tuna-eggplant casserole - Americanized from an Italian favorite." In the recipe, the eggplant is just briefly browned in butter before being put in the dish with tuna-tomato sauce - imagine how *wet* the final product was.

You'll never guess what's in a man's pie from 1921. If you remember random mascots, the woman in the upper right is a clue. (Answer in the alt text)

Art but make it snacks (Nabisco ad in LIFE magazine, 1964)

"Gooch" is an inherently funny word. (1919)

Even in 1943, a well-done steak was unacceptable.

Buckle in friends - today we're looking up new (old) casseroles. This 1956 model promises an intriguing flavor!

Sandwiches with one slice of American cheese each?! No wonder you need 16 sandwiches - one piece of cheese isn't enough for anyone! (1961)

Love this gorgeous illustration of a Jell-o mold from 1943. Not sure how I feel about Jello in a bowl of cereal though.

A new summer sandwich filling - deviled salami! Would you guess it's salami and British-style baked beans ground together? (1962)