M.W. Savage Factories Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement for the International Champion Sewing Machine. The advertisement attested to the versatility and quality of the machine. It came with a 60 day free trial offer. An illustration shows all the features of the sewing machine. International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Business trade card advertising several Minneapolis companies including Parker Bros. (druggists), William Leary Clothing Company, Millwood Company (wood and coal), E.A. Peterson Cash Stores (grocers), and the Independent Carriage Works.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement for International Stock Food Tonic sold by the International Stock Food Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The advertisement emphasizes the food is medicinal and lists a number of named medicinal ingredients. From the advertisement: "Any Chemist, Druggist or Veterinarian will tell you that the medicinal ingredients we use, when properly compounded will make a good animal tonic and aid to digestion, and is perfectly safe for all kinds of animals in working, growing, breeding, milking or fattening condition." International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
M.W. Savage Factories Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Image of the Dan Patch Manure Spreader. International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, who bought race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business. Consequently, Dan Patch is featured on many International Stock Food Products. The horse and his owner had a close connection: Dan Patch died July 11, 1916; Savage died of a heart attack a few days later. Dan Patch became less significant as America embraced the automobile. Ironically, Savage started manufacturing the Dan Patch automobile in 1911.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
A poster of an International Stock Foods cupboard contains Grape Cream Baking Powder, Minneapolis Breakfast Food, International Lemon Flavoring Extract, International Quick Cleaner and International Washing Powder.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement for International animal feed that suggests greater cow milk production with use. The number 96 is in the lower left corner of the advertisement. International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement for International Stock Food animal feed that purports to make a hog grow to a large size. International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1907
Description:
Advertisement for International animal food with testimonial from William T. Dever, a Chester White Swine breeder. He notes his Chester White Boar, Protection Chief, had "won more First Prizes and Champion Ribbons than any hog living or dead" because of his use of International Stock Food mixed with his feed twice a day. International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement for hoof ointment sold by International Stock Food. The advertisement promises the ointment, saying it "will save your horse by keeping the hoof soft, elastic and tough." International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement for breakfast food sold by the International Stock Food Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The poster states the food is "a scientific blending of wheat, barley and rye, this is very easy to digest. It restores tired nerves, overworked brain and impaired digestion. It give rich blood, stronger nerves, enduring muscles and long life." International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement for baking powder sold by the International Stock Food Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota. International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
M.W. Savage Factories Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement for the International Champion Sewing Machine. International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1910
Description:
Advertisement for International Compound Absorbent, a liniment for horses. Includes an image of a cut-away horse and its anatomy. International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement for gopher poison sold by the International Stock Food Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota. International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement for a special offer of dishes from the International Stock Food Company. The pattern on the dishes features violets. The images of the plate and meat patter are full-sized.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement for animal feed sold by the International Stock Food Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Purported to fatten sheep in 30 days, aid digestion, speed lamb growth, and increase the clip of wool. Includes one farmer testimonial. International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement for animal feed sold by the International Stock Food Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota. International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1902?
Description:
Advertisement for animal feed sold by the International Stock Food Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Features the champion 4-year-old trotting stallion Directum and his record speed of 2minutes, 5.25 seconds. Also includes speeds for other race horses. International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, who bought race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business. Consequently, Dan Patch is featured on many International Stock Food Products.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement for the International Stock Food Factory in Minneapolis, Minnesota. "Covers over a city block, contains 18 acres of floor space. Largest stock food factory in the world." International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1906?
Description:
Advertisement for livestock feed sold by the International Stock Food Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota. "The world's standard animal tonic." Ad features world famous stallions Arion, Minor Heir, Dan Patch, Directum, and Roy Wilkes. International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, who bought race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business. Consequently, Dan Patch is featured on many International Stock Food Products. The horse and his owner had a close connection: Dan Patch died July 11, 1916; Savage died of a heart attack a few days later. Dan Patch became less significant as America embraced the automobile. Ironically, Savage started manufacturing the Dan Patch automobile in 1911.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement for livestock feed sold by the International Stock Food Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Poster designed by Harry Millard. International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement for livestock feed sold by the International Stock Food Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota. International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1906
Description:
Advertisement for livestock feed sold by the International Stock Food Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Poster shows two sickly runts and their weight gain 3 months later, after consuming the feeder.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement for Silver Pine Healing Oil, prepared by the International Stock Food Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The oil is used to quickly heal barb-wire cuts, kicks, bruises, sprains, burns, and more, and is "equally good for human use." Poster includes four testimonials. International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement for a special offer of dishes from the International Stock Food Company. The pattern on the dishes features violets. The images of the plate and meat patter are full-sized. Advertisement states, "genuine white semi-porcelain with violet decorated centers combined with beautiful gold wreath design." International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library