Simon Pure--Tobacco?? Not tobacco--LARD

[Charmin]

I found this at an estate sale yesterday. I have looked on ebay and all I can find for "Simon Pure" is beer stuff.
The pin says: YOU WANT TO BE SURE TO BUY "SIMON PURE" 100% LEAF.
That "100% Leaf" makes me think this might be a tobacco advertising pin?? Has anyone heard of Simon Pure tobacco? and if so, what years was is produced?
The back of the pin also has the words: Parisian Novelty Co., Chicago.
Thanks for looking and any help you might have!!!
regards~~sandcreek

 

[savant365]

Re: Simon Pure--Tobacco??

http://books.google.com/books?id=7J...uoGbAQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1

I believe it is lard. Who would of thought...

 

[Montana Jim]

Re: Simon Pure--Tobacco??

Lottsa Simon Pure beer ads out there too...

 

[Charmin]

Re: Simon Pure--Tobacco??

http://books.google.com/books?id=7J...uoGbAQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1

I believe it is lard. Who would of thought...

Wonder what that "leafy" lard tasted like ?? That just doesn't sound very appetizing!! Thanks savant365--I'll mark this one solved.
kind regards~~sandcreek

Lottsa Simon Pure beer ads out there too...

Yeah, that's what I thought it was at first--but that "100% Leaf" thing was why I questioned it.
Thanks Montana Jim!

regards~~sandcreek

 

[naturegirl]

Could leaf have anything to do with hops? I think it does, you can get pellet form of hops, or leaf form for brewing.

ng

 

[Charmin]

Could leaf have anything to do with hops?

ng

Yes, maybe so and see [in the pic.] that little leaf above the word "Be"? Is that a hops leaf?
regards~~sandcreek

 

[Montana Jim]

What leaf is in lard?

 

[Charmin]

What leaf is in lard?

I don't know . Why would anyone put "leaf" in lard? I may have been a little hasty at marking this "solved", Jim.

sandcreek

 

[savant365]

The highest grade of lard, known as leaf lard, is obtained from the "flare" fat deposit surrounding the kidneys and inside the loin. Leaf lard has little pork flavor, making it ideal for use in baked goods,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lard

I sure can't find any pics to go with your button though.

 

[Montana Jim]

Interesting...

 

[Jeep]

I enjoy baking and the best pie crusts are made with lard

Leaf Lard if you can find it.

here is a reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lard

Here is also a advertisement for Armours Simon Pure Leaf Lard from 1910:
http://books.google.com/books?id=7J...Z_ErXs&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1

 

[Jeep]

 

[Charmin]

The highest grade of lard, known as leaf lard, is obtained from the "flare" fat deposit surrounding the kidneys and inside the loin. Leaf lard has little pork flavor, making it ideal for use in baked goods,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lard

I sure can't find any pics to go with your button though.

I enjoy baking and the best pie crusts are made with lard

Leaf Lard if you can find it.

here is a reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lard

Here is also a advertisement for Armours Simon Pure Leaf Lard from 1910:
http://books.google.com/books?id=7J...Z_ErXs&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1

Well, one thing is for sure--I'm learning about the different kinds of lard!
Thanks again savant365 and Jeep for all the info!!
regards~~sandcreek

 

[savant365]

I was trying to find a picture similar to the button but I can't find any with a leaf logo or the 100%. So it could be something totally different but at least I can say that I learned more about lard today then I ever wanted to

HH Charlie

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Wow I didn't realize there was such a thing as "leaf lard" .. Interesting

 

[Ramitt]

That is why I love this site, I learnsomething new every time I visit. Good job in the I.D.

 

[Rasputin]

Everything I never wanted to know about lard!

 

[Charmin]

Everything I never wanted to know about lard!

Me too, Rasputin! Makes me think twice before using lard to cook with! That whole "fat deposit surrounding the kidneys and inside the loins" kinda grosses me out .
regards~~sandcreek

 

[nhbenz]

That was indeed interesting to learn... I'd never heard of such a thing.

 

[thrillathahunt]

....and why would anyone actually wear that pin anyway?