16 May 1912
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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
1
An advertisement touts M B Flat Paint as whiter than zinc and superior to pure lead. It dries to a soft velvety finish, washes with soap and water, resists laps and brush marks, and remains non yellow with age. Suitable for plaster, metal, wood, canvas, burlap, and cement. Available in white and 16 tints with color cards and literature.
An old advertisement touts a linseed oil based paint praised for material quality. It claims strict material selection, modern grinding, uniform texture, and high hiding power. The copy emphasizes scientific formulation, durable color, non chalking finish, and reduced cost via thinning with pure linseed oil.
The notice explains that pure linseed oil is essential for best paint results and warns against impure oils. It offers free chemical analysis of any oil samples sent by regular trade to prevent poor outcomes and protect both users and the company’s products.
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