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(j h) wrote:
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>Wonder if cereal prizes began when Post Toasties printed the backs of
>their boxes with cutouts. They were circus themed and the fronts and
>backs of animals like tigers could be glued to the ends of empty spools.
>It sure spurred me on to a hearty breakfast. (circa early '30s)
>
>Then when my kids were young there were 'spoonmen' that could be clipped
>to the handles of spoons - think they were little astronauts or space
>critters? From bite size shredded wheat. I've often wished I'd saved
>them for grandkids to enjoy. jan


I have eight big inches:
http://www.yukoninfo.com/klondikebiginch.htm