My first two ACL bottles

[Ditchmule20]

I recently found these two bottles that I think are ACL? I’ve picked up a lot of bottles over the years just as a hobby, but most I find are Coca Cola bottles. These were in a small field ditch so they’ve had a rough life. I would like to know the time period for each one and any other information about them would also be much appreciated.

 

[RelicRaker]

1940s ACLs for sure. If it helps, I've heard of Hub City Beverages. "Champay" I don't know—possibly a knock-off of "Champale" (which was intro'd in 1939).

 

[Csa]

found a brief ref to the Champay Company from the 40's - obscure article about a pittsburgh bottler Natrona, and pinpoint carbonation using dry ice pellets. They refer to the "Champay" company though, at least it's a clue for you

From the link-
"" It’s a bit of a mystery even to its creators, so much so we have no information with which to detail it. Gerasole best describes it as a 6.3 ounce bottle of dry soda made with pure cane sugar that he one day may transition into a mixer. It was inspired by a similar beverage made by a company called Champay in the 40’s when sugar was being rationed for the war."

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[Ditchmule20]

Interesting that they are from the same time period, thanks for the replies!

 

[Csa]

Non alcoholic champagne.

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[RCO]

I recently found these two bottles that I think are ACL? I’ve picked up a lot of bottles over the years just as a hobby, but most I find are Coca Cola bottles. These were in a small field ditch so they’ve had a rough life. I would like to know the time period for each one and any other information about them would also be much appreciated.

when I saw " hub city " assumed it was the Kamloops BC Hub City bottle but yours is from Jackson Tenn

obviously not related just happened to both be called Hub City , so far apart they both might not even have been aware of each other back then