22. Ten Large Packages of Quaker Oats
The Quaker Mill Company of Ravenna, Ohio, was founded in 1877, but the Quaker Oats product did not appear until 1901. Today, you can get a tube full of Quaker Oats for a dollar each. But back in 1900, they only cost 10 cent for a large package. These became very popular, especially at that time, because families were using cereal and porridge for breakfast on a regular basis. Since it was a new product, Quaker recommended making “Fried pudding” on the side of their box. Obviously, that didn’t catch on.
