Mildred Lager
Mildred Mathilda Lager was an American writer and business owner known for her advocacy of natural and health foods.
Life and career
Lager was born in West Superior, Wisconsin, the only child of Gustav Walfred Lager and Hilda Marie Erickson Lager. Gustav came to the United States in 1890 and Hilda in 1881. They were married on October 28, 1899, in Superior, Wisconsin.On October 15, 1933, she founded a health food store named The House of Better Living at 1207 West Sixth St., Los Angeles, California. This store issued a regular newsletter and catalog.
Lager was notable for promoting soybean recipes. Her most well known book The Useful Soybean received positive reviews.