Seattle 1978

Seattle 1978

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

1950s Thanksgiving

American Thanksgiving in 1950s Life Magazine ads

The Turkey!
"It's frozen holiday turkey . . . with a tender, new farm-freshness . . . because it's vacuum-sealed in CRYOVAC. Traditional turkey tastes better than ever in new, scientific vacuum package"

November 25, 1957 Life Magazine

"Westinghouse Roaster-Oven cooks everything . . . plugs in anywhere! COOKS HOLIDAY-SIZE TURKEY, HAM OR ROAST, FULL FAMILY MEALS, PERFECT PIES!" "Westinghouse . . .the gift with something extra!" "You can be sure . . .  if it's Westinghouse"

November 18, 1957 Life Magazine

 "BUTTERBALL Swift's Premium Turkey"

Life Magazine November 9, 1959

 "NEW Brush with NUCOA, roast in REYNOLDS WRAP" "NEW GOLDEN TURKEY TRADITION"


Life Magazine November 9, 1959
 "For more than a century of Thanksgivings, Swift has been sharing this thoughtful, pleasant day with American families . . .bringing to their tables the (?) that a bountiful land provides. (May your Butterball bird this year be plumper (?) than ever!) Swift's Premium . . . the two most trusted words in meat. Our 105th year."

Life Magazine November 23, 1959


Cranberries!
"Exciting new Cranberry Surprise . . . this is the place for BEST FOODS"
CRANBERRY SOUFFLE SALAD
1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine
2 tbsp. sugar . . . 1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup very hot water
1/2 cup Best Foods Real Mayonnaise
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 (1-lb.) can Ocean Spray Whole Cranberry Sauce
1 orange or apple, peeled and diced, or one 8 1/2 can pineapple tidbits
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Mix gelatine with sugar and salt. Add hot water. Stir until dissolved. Add Real Mayonnaise, lemon juice and lemon juice and lemon rind. Blend with rotary beater. Pour into refrigerator tray and quick-chill in freezing unit 10-15 min., or until firm about 1 inch from edge but soft in center. Beat until fluffy. Fold in cranberry sauce, fruit and walnuts. Pour into molds and chill until firm. Unmold on lettuce. Top with Real Mayonnaise. 6 servings.


November 17, 1958 Life Magazine

Beverages!
 "Lighten the Fun! For Thanksgiving . . .add Schlitz!" "The beer that made Milwaukee famous"


November 12, 1956 Life Magazine

"Serve the modern the LIGHT refreshment" "Pepsi-Cola refreshes without filling"

November 19, 1956 Life Magazine

"America Pauses to be Thankful!" "Coca Cola: THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES"

Life Magazine November 23, 1959

Rolls!
"Lady . . . Be A Genius in 2 delightful ways . . . in just 6 minutes. Your family and guest will rave about these 2 Wonder BROWN 'N SERVE Perfect Baking Delights"

November 19, 1956 Life Magazine

Family Photos!
"Thanksgiving pictures are easier to take indoors than out. Sylvania outsells all other brands of flashbulbs combined!"

November 18, 1957 Life Magazine

Football!
"They disagree on nearly everything including today's game - The agree (1) that their favorite liquor tastes better in a highball - (2) that highballs are better for them - (3) that the best highballs are mixed with Canada Dry."

November 12, 1956 Life Magazine

Pumpkin Pie!
"even beginners can't miss! Libby's Pumpkin assures velvety-rich, custard-like filling every time."

November 12, 1956 Life Magazine

"Your first taste will tell you it's real whipped cream" "Reddi wip Perfect Partner for Pumpkin Pie. "

Life Magazine November 16, 1959

Happy Thanksgiving!!!
"When you care enough to send the very best Hallmark Cards"

Life Magazine November 16, 1959