1912 Treats

[onigame]

In Cecil’s recently-reposted column, “Who or what are Fig Newton cookies named after?”

http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a980508.html
he mentions in a parenthetical:

(Obviously 1912 was a banner year for cookie introductions. My assistant Jane insists I point out: It was also the year the Titanic sank! There must be a connection! Whatever you say, Jane. Here, have some Spam.)

Cecil missed the probably most coincidental treat invention of 1912: The Life Savers candy…