The Rise and Fall of Sucaryl: A Mid-Century Artificial Sweetener
The mid-century showcased groundbreaking chemistry, but artificial sweeteners like Sucaryl faced scrutiny due to cancer links.
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1948 – Jack Benny Snack Recipe
Have a cracker with RC Cola
1952 – Senior Coke
A bottle of Coke goes perfectly with pearls.
1948 – Lemon Water Laxative
Have a glass of lemon water each morning
Special Edition: Schoolboy Prince Charles
The life of a future king from 1956
1949 – Welch’s Grape Juice
Go grape or go home.
1959 – Winfield China
He’ll come to your home so sell you a set
1956 – Breakfast Insurance
Met Life Breakfast Advice
1959 – Coffee and Gossip
Invite your neighbor for morning coffee
1959 – Pream H.C. Moores
Coffee with a side of history
Pream: The Vintage Cream Substitute for Coffee
In 1959, Pream, a non-refrigerated cream substitute, gained popularity for its convenience and cost-effectiveness alongside its use in recipes.
1952 – Kindergarten Sewing Patterns
Full and frilly dresses to make for little girls.
1956 – Tom Sawyer Boys Clothing
Affordable flannel for growing mid-century boys
1952 – Manitowoc Frozen After-School Snack
Mom, ice cream, and a buckaroo’s snack
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