We're now approaching Issue #46. Below is just a small sample of
some of the articles and stories from previous editions.
Coca-Cola's Big Mistake: New Coke 20 Years Later... From Issue #36: When morning dawned on April 23rd, it was an average Tuesday in every way possible. But the world was about to learn that the fate of their favorite cola, with the most well-known trademark on Earth, was destined for the most drastic change in its nearly 100 year history. And no one was ready.
A Family's History Behind Stubby Beverages - From Issue: #40: For Shawn Stimson, his obsession with Stubby Beverages was spawned by family ties.
The Pop Shoppe Makes Triumphant Return - From Issue: #35: When the Pop Shoppe franchise last saw the light of day, Ronald Regan was president, plaid pants were still considered cool, and Pepsi was on the brink of winning the cola wars against Coke.
All Smiles...With Orange Smile - From Issue #42: Orange 'Smile' Soda was a St. Louis Thirst Quencher.
Soda Girls Of Yesterday and Today... - From Issue #38: Print ads and point-of-sale advertising from soda companies have provided collectors with many wonderful images, beginning in the 1890’s and continuing for over 60 years.
A Coca-Cola Journey - From Issue #39: Following the journey of Coca-Cola enthusiast Ron Antonio
The Like Cola Conquest - From Issue #43: 1982 Slogan Told Consumers "You Don't Need Caffeine, Neither Does Your Cola"
No More Bottles, Baby - From Issue #21: The firm grip on a chilled bottle of Pepsi was assurance that you would thirst no more... But alas, Pepsi in its glass bottle is gone from the Quad-Cities, to be replaced by the uninspiring pop-top can. It is the loss of an old bottled friend that has been around here for 66 years.
Memories of Burkholders - Read one of the Editor's favorite stories from Issue #17.
