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Beechnut Gum Girls

Date: 1935
Description: Beechnut Gum girls, posed in front of an automobile, promoting the product for a national advertising campaign.
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Gumball Machine

Date: 12 11 1965
Description: Boy inserting coin into a gumball vending machine in anticipation of a sweet treat.
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Sweet's Food Shop

Date: 09 14 1931
Description: Interior view of Sweet's Food Shop at 427 (or 445) West Main Street, with display cases of candy and shelves stocked with food items.
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Vending Machine

Date: 09 02 1948
Description: An illustration of a U-Select-It automatic vending machine mounted on a wall and filled with candy bars. Made by the Coan Manufacturing Co., 2070 Helena St...
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International Confectionery Truck

Date: 1913
Description: International Model M truck operated by Fred Rodenbeck confections. The side of the truck advertises Dolly Varden chocolates.
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International Confectionery Truck

Date: 1913
Description: International Model M truck operated by R.E. Neihaus confections. The side of the truck advertises Dolly Varden chocolates. The rear door bears text: "Eat ...
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Black Jack Chewing Gum Valentine

Date: 02 12 1927
Description: Valentine's Day card of a girl in a pink polka dot dress with a white and yellow apron. She is bending forward and is holding an actual stick of Black Jack...
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Badger Candy Kitchen and E.W. Parker

Date: 1973
Description: View across West Main Street towards the Badger Candy Kitchen (left) and E.W. Parker Jewelry (right). The facades of both buildings have similar decorative...
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Christmas is Sharing

Date: 12 01 1957
Description: Three young friends are shown with puppets and setting ready to give a performance of Hansel and Gretel. Of their earnings, they intend to give $3 to the E...

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