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Beech-Nut Gum -1940A

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"Isn't that pretty town over there Canajoharie?" "Yes, but I call it Flavor-Town because it's where Beech Nut gum is made." Aka "The pot that washes itself." Local history and geography, in your chewing gum ad, with view of the river and town -- and the Beech-Nut factory. Published in the April, 1940 issue of PHOTOPLAY.



Artist: Bream

Source: Charles Perrien

Restoration by: Charles Perrien