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October 12, 1881
Watertown Republican
Watertown, Jefferson County, Dodge County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
A Boston firm produces counterfeit honey in comb using molded paraffine wax filled with glucose syrup, shipped to Europe, sustaining the 'wooden nutmeg' reputation.
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We are determined to sustain our "wooden nutmeg" reputation. A Boston firm is said to be doing a large business in making honey in the comb. The comb is molded out of paraffine wax; the cells are then filled in with glucose syrup and sealed up. Much of this product is said to be shipped to Europe.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Note
Curiosity
What keywords are associated?
Fake Honey
Boston Firm
Paraffine Wax
Glucose Syrup
Export To Europe
Where did it happen?
Boston
Filler Details
Topic
Fake Honey Made From Paraffine Wax And Glucose Syrup
Location
Boston
Event Details
A Boston firm is making honey in the comb by molding the comb out of paraffine wax, filling the cells with glucose syrup, and sealing it up. Much of this product is shipped to Europe.