Primary inscription on the front: Instant / POSTUM / CEREAL BEVERAGE / MADE OF EXTRACT OF ROASTED BRAN, ROASTED / WHOLE WHEAT AND SUGAR-CANE MOLASSES / "There's a Reason" / Makes 100 Cups / MADE INSTANTLY IN THE CUP / Fast Food Products / C.W.Post / MANUFACTURED BY POST PRODUCTS DIVISION OF / GENERAL FOODS CORPORATION, BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN, U. S. A. / 8 OZ.-NET WT.-227 GR. / MADE IN U.S.A., Secondary inscription on the front in red: 45
Secondary inscription on the base stamped in black ink: 2089, Primary inscription on one side: POSTUM CONTAINS NO CAFFEIN [sic] / OR OTHER STIMULANT / THAT MAY CAUSE SLEEPLESSNESS / NERVOUSNESS OR INDIGESTION., Primary inscription embossed into the metal lid: KEEP / AIR TIGHT / PRESS DOWN / LID