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As the town events flourished, the prizes from costume contests reflected a bygone era's sensibilities, offering pocket knives alongside whimsical prizes like hand-painted salt cellars. Amidst the charm of old-fashioned Halloween was the candy landscape, which also experienced significant evolution. The early 1900s brought forth iconic delights like candy corn, caramels, and licorice, setting a foundation for the expansive candy market we know today.