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Archive Home > 2009 > August > 19 > Gem of a jar

Gem of a jar

From pickles to party ware, Ball Mason jar celebrates 125 years of versatility

By Stacy Downs McClatchy-Tribune News Service / The Bulletin
August 19, 2009

KANSAS CITY, Mo. " The iconic Ball Mason jar may be turning 125 this year, but its versatility makes it fresher than ever.

The rounded-shoulder jars originally were produced for canning peaches and pickles. Now the glass mainstays found in most grocery stores are increasingly being used for....

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