Snowball/Snow Cone (1931); Spaghetti Sauce/Gravy (1931)

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SNOW BALL/ SNOW CONE

   DARE stops at "Sk," so we're in suspense.
   John Mariani's ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN FOOD AND DRINK (1999) gives 1960
for "snow cone."  He then gives no date with this: "In New Orleans this
confection is called a 'snowball.'"

   21 May 1931, NEW ORLEANS TIMES-PICAYUNE, pg. 25, col. 4:
   Charles E. Erath, "The Hot Stuff King," who packs a complete line of
sauces, condiments, extracts, and flavors, wishes to remind the public that he has
a complete assortment of flavoring syrups, including 15 different flavors.
Erath's flavoring syrups are used by "snow-ball" stands in flavoring the
snow-ball and by many who make lemonade and punch in the house.
   Mr. Erath would assure the public that his flavoring syrups are of a high
quality, and that they have been in big demand for the 20 years that they have
been on the New Orleans market.  Those who use Erath's flavoring syrups will
agree that they are most satisfactory.
   The business now operated by Mr. Erath was established in the year 1861.
Mr. Erath's father bought the business in the year 1887 and in 1903 Charles E.
Erath gained full control and has successfully operated it since that time.
(...)
   Erath's Creole Oyster Cocktail Sauce in particular enjoys this wide
demand.
   Some of the leaders of the Erath line might be mentioned as follows:
Erath's Oyster Cocktail Sauce, Erath's Red Snapper Sauce, Red Hot Creole Sauce,
Worcester Sauce, Erath's Celebrated Prepared Mustard, Owl, and Swan Brand
Vinegar, Creole Catsup, Assorted Flavoring Syrups, Horsereadish and Mayonnaise.

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SPAGHETTI SAUCE/GRAVY

   What's the earliest date for "spaghetti sauce"?


   4 June 1931, NEW ORLEANS TIMES-PICAYUNE, pg. 25, col. 6:
_MANY NEW USES_
_FOUND FOR CHETTA_
_ITALIAN GRAVY_
   _Spaghetti Sauce Proves_
   _Very Popular With Or-_
   _leans Housewives_


(PROQUEST HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS--NYT & WSJ)
  FLAVORING THE MAIN-COURSE DISHES; The Resourcefulness of the Housewife
Finds a Way to Make Low-Cost Meats More Tempting; By EDDA MORGAN; New York Times
(1857-Current file), New York, N.Y.; Sep 19, 1937; pg. 148, 1 pgs

  BOOKS OF THE TIMES; An Experienced Eater; By ROBERT VAN GELDER; New York
Times (1857-Current file), New York, N.Y.; Apr 1, 1937; pg. 21, 1 pgs

  BOY, 14, AGAIN WINS PRIZE FOR COOKING; Angelo Sferrazza's Spaghetti
Prepared So Artfully Oscar Declares Him Victor.; New York Times (1857-Current file),
New York, N.Y.; May 3, 1935; pg. 21, 1 pgs

  Classified Ad 9 -- No Title; New York Times (1857-Current file), New York,
N.Y.; May 21, 1933; pg. RE14, 1 pgs

  Display Ad 25 -- No Title; New York Times (1857-Current file), New York,
N.Y.; May 20, 1933; pg. 28, 1 pgs

  Display Ad 36 -- No Title; New York Times (1857-Current file), New York,
N.Y.; May 19, 1933; pg. 36, 1 pgs