Advertisement for Quaker oats

Pan-American Exposition (1901:Buffalo)

On the upper right hand corner of this advertisement, there's a logo that states, "Quaker Oats Leads to Health". The Quaker logo man is holding a parchment paper on his left that says, "Pure". On his right, he is holding a child who is holding a box of Quaker oats, with a huge line of children behind this child, each holding a box of Quaker oats. The text states: "Distinctly Good to Eat. Quaker Oats is more nourishing than wheat foods or meat. It has more Fat, more Protein and more necessary Mineral Matter than wheat foods. More Carbohydrates than meat. It is better balanced than any other food. Being the most popular, it is often imitated. The genuine Quaker Oats is sold in 2-lb. packages only. Ever package has the Quaker Figure in a white panel. Refuse all others. Eat More, Quaker Oats, Less Meat. Cook it Right. Directions on Package."

This ad appeared in numerous popular magazines in 1901.
Digitized from a printed microfilm image.

1901

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Clippings, Promotional materials

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"Leads to health"

Illuminations: Revisiting the Buffalo Pan-American Exposition of 1901