Today in Food History

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Also, on this day in 1897 Victor Mills was born.  He was a chemical engineer who worked for Proctor & Gamble.  He improved Duncan Hines cake mixes, improved Jif peanut butter, and invented Pampers disposable diapers.

In 1899 August A. Busch Jr. (‘Gussie’) was born (died Sept 29, 1989). Grandson of Anheuser-Busch brewery founder Adolphus Busch. ‘Gussie’ was company chairman from 1946-1975, and he built the company into the largest brewery in world.

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