Beech-Nut in Canajoharie, NY,
c. 1920
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What status in society did Beech-Nut have in the early 20th century?
What behaviors and ideas are conveyed with the “full breakfast” ad campaign?
Who was the intended audience of Beech-Nut and its advertisements?
Where did Beech-Nut products go once they were produced?
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Industrialized food production has been part of the American landscape for well over the last one hundred years. Share pictures of plants in your area, whether they are still active or not, that share traits with the Beech-Nut plant.