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Monday, July 2, 2007
Hobo Soup
The Sneeze posted an appreciation of Hobo Soup, specifically the gorgeous artwork on the can. Here's the story of of this nearly 50-year old product:
Link to The Sneeze, Link to Hobo Soup (Thanks, COOP!)Hobo Soup was "born" in the restless, creative mind of Lem Kaercher, a small-town newspaper publisher from Ortonville, Minn. In 1953, Lem went into the "Jungles" of Ortonville in search of a feature story on Mr. Hobo, long an American legend. At conclusion of his visit, Lem was treated with some old-fashioned original, homemade Hobo Soup. A Hobo himself as a young man, Lem felt the world should share in this fine cuisine. For years, a proper Canner was sought, and finally in 1960, Lem and son, Jim, finally saw a dream come true... Hobo Soup on the Grocer's shelf - "A Jungle Recipe, Fit For A King!"
UPDATE: Mark points out that the logo has changed somewhat over the years. Link
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