Ceramic plate with gold trim; red and cream with green leaf. M.W. of A. is a fraternal benefit society fouonded nationally in 1883 to financially assist families after the death of the breadwinner. Portsmouth Camp 1908.
clear glass, embossed bottle: "Modern Dairy Co., Portsmouth, O., One Pint, Liquid (on back, Sealed 48).
On bottom, 18, logo, 4.
Modern Dairy opened December, 1928 at 235 Second (2nd) Street, later 237 Second (2nd) Street. Became Borden's Modern Dairy in December 1939.
Photo image of scanned scrapbook page: typed page detailing the beginnings of the Model Grocery Store, started by R. L. Melcher at Second (2nd) and Court Streets (early 1870's)
Pictured: Dutch Mike" Redinger and D. Thurlonn