Bottled / Carbonated Kool Aid History?

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shadeone

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According to some sites I have found, Kool Aid was at one time bottled in glass bottles with carbonation and sold as a soda. The few sites that even mention this say it was from the 30s to the "late 50s". I was hoping you guys could find more info, ads, etc. Here's everything I have collected so far. Anything else is greatly appreciated!

1947 - Nicklin Bottling Company, Kalamazoo, MI:
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1950s - Nicklin Bottling Company, Kalamazoo, MI:
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As far as I know the patent for the first bottle was applied for in 1940:
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The embossed deco-style bottle:
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I don't know when the change to ACL happened but this one is dated 1947:
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ACL design change in 1948:
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There was also a 32oz bottle in 1948:
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Carriers:
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Crates:
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shadeone

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Signs (found on this forum, but I don't remember where):
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Paper ads:
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Great stuff there!...my favorite I think are the paper ads, I love how the bottle broke through! I'll check the newspaper archive and see if any interesting ads show up.
 

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Great stuff! Thanx for posting these. I love the fact that it is from my home state of Michigan. I am not the greatest researcher, but if I can find anything I will post it! There is a ACL circa 1948 on ebay now.
Are you from Mi?

The more I looked on ebay just now, there are a few listed on there. Some from other states.
 
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I'm from MN, I just grew up on Kool Aid and never knew there was a soda version!

Found another postcard ad:
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KOOL-AID

In the Fall 2004 edition of the FOHBC Bottles and Extras magazine there is an article by Cecil Munsey on Kool-Aid.
The link below will take you to a digital copy of this magazine on the ISSUU site where it can be read.
For those that may not have used this site before I find it is best to view full screen using the icon below the image.
Then to turn the pages just simply click the left or right arrows on either side of the image.

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https://issuu.com/fohbc/docs/4fall2004

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from what I'm reading this is the same Kool Aid that is still sold in stores now as a mixer ? mostly used during the summer by kids ?

being in Canada , I have never seen any of these bottles up here before
 

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Great post love, love these forgotten brands... though little kool aid little packets can still be bought.. I really enjoy seeing these bottles and signs.. if this is a collection this is awesome.. what nice finds.. and great condition.. Great thread! Thanks for posting all this information!
 

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