MEET ME IN ST. LOUISThe Louisiana Purchase Exposition in 1904 drew thousands of people to St. Louis. It also acquainted thousands of people with the products bearing the Checkerboard. The Purina booth served Ralston breakfast food and pancakes made with Purina Pancake Flour. Checkerboard bags filled with Ralston Breakfast Food, Purina Whole Wheat Flour and Purina Pancake Flour were distributed to Fair visitors. Each of those products won a first prize in its category, helping Purina share the spotlight with St. Louis. |

















