Ornamental Heart Center Bricks of Ice Cream from Esmond Dairy in 1920

Esmond Dairy was in operation in Sandusky, Ohio from about 1907 until the 1970s. In the advertisement above, which appeared in the February 10, 1920 issue of the Sandusky Star Journal, area residents were told of the many varieties of frozen delights available at Esmond's. Valentine's treats available at Esmond's included cupid heart molds, ice cream, mousses, puddings, and bricks of ice cream with a heart shape in the center. Click here to see some historic photos of Esmond Dairy Day at Cedar Point, from the Sandusky Collection of Cleveland Memory.

Valentine Goodies from Martin's in 1923

On Valentine's Day in 1923, Sandusky residents were encouraged to buy treats for their sweethearts at Martin's. The confectionery sold candies, heart shaped cakes, and a variety of chocolates, which were just right for the occasion! Fred A. Martin, the brother in law of my great grandmother Ada Steen Parker, was the proprietor of Martin's Confectionery for many years. The advertisement pictured above appeared in the Sandusky Star Journal on February 12, 1923.