SQUIRT BOTTLING COMPANY - Revision history

Randylyon at 17:04, 3 April 2024

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	In 1941, a mascot named "Lil' Squirt" was introduced to the product line's marketing to personify the brand. The mascot proved useful in broadening public awareness of the product. Squirt became a popular soft drink in many parts of the country. In addition to being a popular soft drink, Squirt later established itself as a mixer in the 1950s.		In 1941, a mascot named "Lil' Squirt" was introduced to the product line's marketing to personify the brand. The mascot proved useful in broadening public awareness of the product. Squirt became a popular soft drink in many parts of the country. In addition to being a popular soft drink, Squirt later established itself as a mixer in the 1950s.

	Ownership of the Squirt brand ~~has~~ changed hands several times. In 2013 it was the property of Dr. Pepper Snapple Group.		Ownership of the Squirt brand changed hands several times. In 2013 it was the property of Dr. Pepper Snapple Group.

	After a drastic drop in popularity, Squirt briefly regained its fame after several references to the drink in Starkid Production's ''A Very Potter Musical'', which ~~has~~ gained millions of views on Youtube, since its 2009 release. (Wikipedia)		After a drastic drop in popularity, Squirt briefly regained its fame after several references to the drink in Starkid Production's ''A Very Potter Musical'', which gained millions of views on Youtube, since its 2009 release. (Wikipedia)

	The 1957 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 42 Main.		The 1957 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 42 Main.

	[[Category: Bottlers]]		[[Category: Bottlers]]

Randylyon at 17:20, 25 December 2023

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	After a drastic drop in popularity, Squirt briefly regained its fame after several references to the drink in Starkid Production's ''A Very Potter Musical'', which has gained millions of views on Youtube, since its 2009 release. (Wikipedia)		After a drastic drop in popularity, Squirt briefly regained its fame after several references to the drink in Starkid Production's ''A Very Potter Musical'', which has gained millions of views on Youtube, since its 2009 release. (Wikipedia)

	The 1957 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 42 Main.		The 1957 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 42 Main.

	[[Category: Bottlers]]		[[Category: Bottlers]]

Randylyon at 15:52, 21 May 2013

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	SQUIRT BOTTLING COMPANY. Squirt was created by Herb Bishop in ~~1938~~, after experimenting with a similar citrus drink, Citrus Club. He created a new, carbonated drink which required less fruit juice and less sugar. Bishop declared that it was the "freshest, most exciting taste in the marketplace". The product received its name because the drink was claimed to "squirt" into one's mouth like a freshly squeezed grapefruit.		[[File:squirt.JPG\|200px\|thumb\|left\|]]SQUIRT BOTTLING COMPANY. In 1938 Squirt was created by Herb Bishop in Phoenix, Arizona, after experimenting with a similar citrus drink, Citrus Club. He created a new, carbonated drink which required less fruit juice and less sugar. Bishop declared that it was the "freshest, most exciting taste in the marketplace". The product received its name because the drink was claimed to "squirt" into one's mouth like a freshly squeezed grapefruit.

	In 1941, a mascot named "Lil' Squirt" was introduced to the product line's marketing to personify the brand. The mascot proved useful in broadening public awareness of the product. Squirt became a popular soft drink in many parts of the country. In addition to being a popular soft drink, Squirt later established itself as a mixer in the 1950s.		In 1941, a mascot named "Lil' Squirt" was introduced to the product line's marketing to personify the brand. The mascot proved useful in broadening public awareness of the product. Squirt became a popular soft drink in many parts of the country. In addition to being a popular soft drink, Squirt later established itself as a mixer in the 1950s.
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	Ownership of the Squirt brand has changed hands several times. In 2013 it was the property of Dr. Pepper Snapple Group.		Ownership of the Squirt brand has changed hands several times. In 2013 it was the property of Dr. Pepper Snapple Group.

	After a drastic drop in popularity, Squirt briefly regained its fame after several references to the drink in Starkid Production's ''A Very Potter Musical'', which has gained millions of views on Youtube, since its 2009 release.		After a drastic drop in popularity, Squirt briefly regained its fame after several references to the drink in Starkid Production's ''A Very Potter Musical'', which has gained millions of views on Youtube, since its 2009 release. (Wikipedia)

	The 1957 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 42 Main.		The 1957 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 42 Main.

	[[Category: Bottlers]]		[[Category: Bottlers]]

Randylyon at 15:49, 21 May 2013

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	SQUIRT BOTTLING COMPANY. The 1957 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 42 Main.		SQUIRT BOTTLING COMPANY. Squirt was created by Herb Bishop in 1938, after experimenting with a similar citrus drink, Citrus Club. He created a new, carbonated drink which required less fruit juice and less sugar. Bishop declared that it was the "freshest, most exciting taste in the marketplace". The product received its name because the drink was claimed to "squirt" into one's mouth like a freshly squeezed grapefruit.

			In 1941, a mascot named "Lil' Squirt" was introduced to the product line's marketing to personify the brand. The mascot proved useful in broadening public awareness of the product. Squirt became a popular soft drink in many parts of the country. In addition to being a popular soft drink, Squirt later established itself as a mixer in the 1950s.

			Ownership of the Squirt brand has changed hands several times. In 2013 it was the property of Dr. Pepper Snapple Group.

			After a drastic drop in popularity, Squirt briefly regained its fame after several references to the drink in Starkid Production's ''A Very Potter Musical'', which has gained millions of views on Youtube, since its 2009 release.

			The 1957 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 42 Main.

	[[Category: Bottlers]]		[[Category: Bottlers]]

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