The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-03
WORKS BISCUIT COMPANY


In reviewing the growth and devel-
opment of st. Paul and the Northwest,
1t has been observed that the manufac-
turing institutions have been potent
factor. They attract much attention to
the commercial Importance and advan-
tages Of the city in which they are To-
Gated. A progressive manufacturer Is
not restricted as to field or territory. He
may go to the boundaries of the United
States, and even invade foreign pos
sessions.
Among the important manufacturing
firms of the Northwest, the Works
Bixcuit company, of Minneapolis, has
possibly developed most rapidly since
the time of its foundation two years
ago, than any other manufactur-
ing concern in a similar period.
The concern is incorporated UNI
der the laws of Minnesota, with a paid
up capital of 100000, and began bust
ness in November, 1902 with one of
the most complete and modern plants
In the United States. The machinery
was designed and built to order and
embodied every known improvement
and device.
Four Mammoth Reel Ovens were
erected, each of which contains 100000
brick and an immense iron reel. The
weight Of each oven is 800 tons. The
construction of the ovens is so essen;
tial to perfect goods that an expert
oven builder was brought from New
York to supervise the work.
Each of these great ovens has a ca
e,;x do,1
into crackers in eight hours.
The system employed by the Works
company in making their products is
characterized by hygienic and Clearly
methods and their entire plant model
Of neatness and orderly condition.
More than two hundred workmen are
employed.
That the Works Biscuit company has
been eminently Successful is evidenced
by the fact that it's products may be
found In every first class grocery In
ST. Paul and Minneapolis, as well as
the towns throughout the Northwest,
the line manufactured embracing every
thing In staple crackers, biscuits and
cookies, both in bulk and alright
packages.
ages is unique A paper box is formed
from a material treated with parafine,
which makes 1t impervious to damp
ness Within this is shaped an inner
lining of heavy waxed paper. The
crackers or cookies are then packed,
| the box and lining interfolded, and the
whole wrapped in a LABEL pasted and
| folded so as to be air tight. The con-
| tents will keep Indefinitely, retaining
| their freshness and flavor.
All package goods made by the COM
pany bear the trademark @Northland
Brand" rapidly coming to be syno-
| nym for quality and purity.
The company has an extensive trade
| over the entire Northwest, and in
many sections not heretofore covered
| by Twin City manufacturers. The
success of the company may be at
| tributed to its splendid and efficient
organization and the unexcelled quail
ity Of its products.
The officers and stockholders are
| cessful experience. The selling force
includes some of the most popular and
! best known travelling statesmen In the
Northwest, each of whom is a stock
holder and therefore inspired by more
than q salary consideration. The Of
fcers are: John n. Wiles, president;
Mr.. E. B. johnson, secretary and treas
urer. and Mr.. James C. Lietch, super
intendent.
The ST. Paul office and salesroom is
located at No. 376 jackson street, and
Is under the management Of Mr.. Louis
Herman, who started in the cracker
business twenty years ago. Mr. Her
man personally looks after the St. Paul
jobbing trade and has corps of sales
men soliciting among the city retail
ers. The ST. Paul stock is full and
complete, and prompt and efficient
service is rendered.
The motto of the Works Biscuit
company is: I'VE need you Ito con-
create ccnpetition.)