January 11, 1878

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1878, in New York City, milk was delivered in glass bottles for the first time by Alexander Campbell, effectively putting an end to the practice of milk farmers having to walk their cows up and down the streets hawking their wares. The familiar, “Come and get it warm straight off the cow! Pick your own udder!” would soon be muted and the general populace quickly accepted the convenience of home delivery.

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About Joel Byers

Born in North Georgia and educated at some very fine public institutions. Real education started after graduating from college and then getting married and raising two boys. Has the ability to see the funny and absurd in most things and will always remark on it, even if it means getting the stink-eye from his victims.
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