Weck jar Weck jar A Weck jar is a molded glass jar used in canning to preserve food. It is popularly used for jam preservation, for its minimal look and foolproof rubber gasket with a glass lid. Weck jars were created by the J. WECK Company in Germany, who began selling them in 1895. They were initially sold in Germany and began selling outside of Germany in 1902. It soon became the most popular home canning system in Germany and Europe. This system uses glass jars (200 ml–1.5 l), reusable rubber seals, and glass lids. During the canning process the lids are
Barron Kilner the first person in the crowd to the right of Dobson's head. Barron Kilner Barron Kilner (11 October 1852 – 28 December 1922) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1880s, and rugby union administrator of the 1890s. He played at representative level for England, and Yorkshire, and at club level for Wakefield Trinity (were a rugby union club at the time, so no Heritage № is allocated), as a forward, e.g. front row, lock, or back row. Prior to 27 August 1895, Wakefield Trinity was a rugby union club. Barron Kilner was also Mayor of Wakefield