Watch out for the wastes in the community. Full garbage pails in America means empty dinner pails elsewhere. The Business of the Household by C.W. Taber. Even though this was written nearly 100 years ago, and during World War 1, much of the information is practical, common sense. More Kitchen Science and Lore Food Fun and Facts Copyright 1999-2000 by Ann Joy All Rights Reserved.
Some experts claim that the hamburger was invented that year in New Haven, Connecticut.
1904- Popcorn, hog dogs, ice cream cones, and peanut butter were introduced at the St. Louis World's fair. The 1st self-service grocery store opened in California. The war in Europe affected imported pasta from Italy and because of this, The U.S. started large scale production. 1915- Processed American Cheese was introduced to American stores by J.L. Kraft and Son. The Piggly Wiggly Grocery Chain was started in Memphis, Tennessee.