International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement depicting a horse with split legs, promoting the International Honey-Tar Foot Remedy. The remedy was used to cure horse foot diseases and toughen feet. Dozens of varieties of horseshoes displayed around perimeter of poster. 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. The feed is purported to purify the blood and aid digestion in horses, cows, and pigs. "Won highest medal at Paris in 1900." 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 poultry food sold by the International Stock Food Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The feed is purported to cure and prevent disease and increase egg production. Varieties of chicken breeds illustrated around perimeter of poster. 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 Pheno-Chloro, an antiseptic and germicide prepared only by International Food Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The germicide is purported to prevent hog and chicken cholera and contagious human diseases, as well as germs produced by insects. Varieties of mites, lice, ticks, and flies displayed around perimeter of poster. Text from poster, "International Pheno-Chloro Greatest Known Disinfectant Antiseptic And Germicide." 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
One page advertisement for Minneapolis Choral Society 1921-1922 season, which included "The Messiah," Second Concert featuring part songs and Florence Mabeth, and the May Music Festival. Also includes tear-off subscription form for season tickets.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
One page advertisement for the Second Concert of the 1921-1922 season of the Minneapolis Choral Society, held at The Auditorium and featuring soloist Florence Macbeth, "The Minnesota Nightingale."
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
One page advertisement for the Minneapolis Choral Society performance of "The Messiah," held at The Auditorium on December 26, 1921, with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library