CANDY POPULAR AROUND 1910

By Aaron Sayers

Lifesavers

First created by Clarence Crane in 1912. He wanted a candy that could withstand

heat better then chocolate. Called lifesavers because of their shape

and color. Crane sold his formula to Edward Nobel in

1913 for $2,900 Fruit flavors not introduced until 1921.

Jujubes

First produced in America around 1920 by the Heide Candy Company.

Eventually sold to Hershey then to Farley and Sathers.

Sweet but no distinctive taste due to the price of chemical flavorings.

Some original flavors: Lilac Rose Violet Spearmint lemon

Necco Wafers

First made by Chase and Company in 1847. Necco first started producing them in in 1901, but

they were not called Necco wafers until 1912. Each roll contains eight flavors:

Lemon Orange Lime Clove Cinnamon Wintergreen Licorice Chocolate

Tootsie Rolls

Invented by Leo Hirshfield in his small candy business.

He wanted a type of chocolate candy that was cheaper and wouldn’t melt like regular chocolate.

Popular during WWI because of its ability to endure environmental conditions.

Tootsie pops introduced in 1932. Named after his Daughter.

Mary Jane

First made in 1914 by The Charles N. Miller Co.

Charles N. Miller named the product after his favorite aunt.

Although many different flavors were tested the original was the best.

It eventually was the only candy still being made by The Charles N. Miller Co.

Today it is made by the Necco company.

Black Jack Gum

First made in 1871 by Thomas Adams. The flavors were chicle, sarsaparilla, then

licorice. Was the first flavored gum to be sold in

the U.S. Was also the first gum to be sold in

sticks. Black Jack gum was sold well into the

1970’s.

Any Questions?

Bibliography: www.wikipedia.com