Wieland Dairy Company Pint

Ok, so I obviously know what this glass is. It's a pint from Wieland Dairy in Chicago. But since it says Wieland only, that means it's pre-1930's because in the 30's they joined with Borden and the bottles embossing changed. What I can't find are any other Wieland pints to compare this to. Where do I go for more info/history/rarity? Obviously I'm doing all this to price things as well but not sure I can ask for a price idea here. And also....how do I safely clean it? Just some Dawn dish soap and warm water?

 

If you are ok with ammonia, add a little to the soap and water. It cuts the grime and grease.

 

I've never used ammonia or even smelt it to be honest, but I'll pick some up and try that for sure. Thanks!

 

Take a brush with PLASTIC bristles to the outside (you could use ammonia with it). For the inside you can either buy a bottle brush (link at bottom) or you can mix whatever cleaning solution is being used on the outside with some rice, put it inside, cover up the top and shake it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004OCLJ/ref=asc_df_B00004OCLJ4956918/?

 

This group looks like it included one like yours.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/132124468232

 

Ammonia is wonderful for blocked sinuses and cleaning ovens.

 

Ma used to put a spoonful in a saucer in a warm oven, worked a treat. I'm still here.

I think.

 

When I was a little kid, and still not very good at English, I was eavesdropping in a grocery store as two ladies talked. One asked the other a question I didn't catch. Second lady replied "ammonia", which I took to be "I'm on ya", and I watched for quite a while to see if they were going to fight. Later, my Uncle, who had also been listening, explained things to me.

 

I found some HALF-pints...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-WIE...INT-CHICAGO-EMBOSSED-LETTERS-VG-/322344967106
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191916897508
https://www.terapeak.com/worth/rare...int-chicago-embossed-letters-vg/391694604847/

And a quarter-pint...

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/wieland-dairy-co-rare-quarter-pint-milk-btl-chicago

 

Yes, if you've never used ammonia pay attention to what Davey has said.
Use in a well ventilated area.

With little ones in the house, I'm sure you have your cleaning supplies well out of reach.

 

I've done this with 50/50 water/ammonia,a couple drops of Dawn, and rice. leave on the counter and every time you go by swish it.

 

Hi,
Just be sure that you throw the rice in the garbage. NOT down the drain. Speaking from experience a long time ago.
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