The recent brouhaha over Mr. Peanut's death reminded me of this booklet I have. "Mr. Peanut's Guide to Nutrition" from 1973 is a promotion for Mr. Peanut products disguised as a nutrition guide. Oh, and it was owned by "Jeff".
Monday, February 17, 2020
Friday, February 14, 2020
That's What You Get From Cracker Jack...Checkers
A few years back, I posted some students' Valentines sent to a teacher named Peter Blank in the 30's and 40's. Included in the box were some sheets of paper with little poems and illustrations. They appeared to have been tied to Cracker Jack, possibly as prizes. Only one is Valentine appropriate, but I've included the rest below.
The first is a criticism of "spooning" in public.
Are you too stupid and senseless to know
That this sort of thing makes a sickening show?
About spooning in private I've nothing to say,
But to do it in public proclaims you a jay.
Friday, February 7, 2020
Romper Romance
Wow, January went fast. Like so many New Year's resolutions, I failed to live up to mine. I only posted once last month. Well, let's see if I can beat that record in February, even if it is a short month.
One of my earliest crushes (as far as 4-year olds can have crushes) was on Miss Lois, our local St. Louis Romper Room hostess. I watched religiously every morning. I even asked for Romper Stompers for Christmas one year. And I drew her a picture. It was of some stick-figure children playing on a swingset and slide next to a traditional house complete with window, door and chimney.
Original artist's recreation