The Washington herald., 1906-12-06
PURE FOOD SHOW DRAWS.
Exhibits Attract Many Sightseers to
Convention Hall.

Interest in the Pure Food Show, under
the direction OF the Retail Grocers' As
sociatiOn, continues unabated. Each Of
the sixty-two booths came in for Its
share Of patronage yesterday and lass
night, and the beautiful women who
smiled from behind the counters were
kept uncomfortably busy.
The voting contests seemed to attract
much attention. especially as a new bid
for patronage has entered the field The
f. 6. Smith Piano Company has offered
en- upright piano to the lucky contestant.
and everybody is eligible. Ballots have
been spread throughout the city, and
anybody receiving one may put his name
in the big tub IN front of the Smith ex-
hibit. On the last night Of the meeting
q little girl will be selected from the
patrons. She Will take ballot from the
tub, and read the name of the winner.
RumOrs that a condensed milk company
Will give prize for the finest baby has ex-
cited much interest among the mothers.
The exhibition, which is under the
auspices Of the Retail Grocers,- -Associa-
ton, is a great educational campaign for
the promotion Of high-grade food prod
ucts.
One of the unique booths of the
exhibition is that of the James Heekin
Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, which is con-
structed of hundreds Of cans Of coffee
Pure Mocha and Java coffee is served
freely TO visitors by the young ladies in
charge. The company also demonstrates
the kin-Hee coffee pot, in which coffee
h l. L. a..
Near by is the booth Of the Chaplin
Saks Manufacturing Company, which
supplies a delicious ice cream. popularity
known as "the velvet kind" This booth
has made a great hit by presenting to
visitors miniature paper dolls.
Another handsome display is that Of
Dwinell, Wright & Co, of Boston.
made famous by its White House coffee.
The Great Western Cereal Company
has a most imposing exhibit of hundreds
Of boxes of Mothers Oats Sample
packages of the oats are given away with
Mothers Receipts"
A large exhibit is that of the F. G.
Smith Piano Company, which has a
booth extending almost the width of the
hall and commanding view of the entire
floor. Bradbury and Webster pianos of the
latest models are attractively exhibited.
anu AdAuSOlllC SUuN CIiES presented 10 all
visitors
The McDougall kitchen cabinets, which
are included in the beautiful exhibit of
Mayer & Co, are attracting considerable
attention from hOusekeepers on account
Of their compact and convenient arrange
ment.
one of the most interesting exhibits of
the show is that of the Merrell Soulc
Company. Of Syracuse. n. Y. makers of
None Such mince meat" Hot mince pies
and soups prepared by the firm are dis
pensed by the attendants OF the booth.
The Guth candies. which are already
so Wei known TO Washingtonians. have
a booth In the center Of the hall. This
booth makes one of the most picturesque
scenes at the food show, with the MANY
lady visitors crowding to see the tempt
ing displays Of fine candies
The most beautiful electrical display of
ali booths was furnished by the National
Electrical Supply Company, which has
a unique electrical display. consisting of
the latest appliances for cooking by cleo
tricity.