| TUMS® antacid has a long history in the fight against heartburn. Created in 1928 by pharmacist James Howe to treat his wife's indigestion, TUMS® brand was introduced to the public in 1930 and quickly became an American icon. The main production facility for TUMS® brand can still be found in downtown St. Louis where it was originally built more than 80 years ago. |
| 1940 Census: Name: James H Howe Age: 68 Estimated birth year: abt 1872 Birthplace: Ohio Marital Status: Married Relation to Head of House: Head Home in 1940: Webster Groves, St Louis, Missouri Occupation: President Whsle. Drug Co. Household Members: Name Age James: James H Howe 68 Spouse: Nellie A Howe 63 Son: James H Howe 33 |
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