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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1888
Page
7
A collage of short items features hats banter, steam engine efficiency claims, church drainage with champagne bottles, a bishop meeting a traveling salesman, and a Maine idol creator. Also recounted are rescue dogs guiding to buried boys, a tale of a preacher meeting a large house, and various curious anecdotes about accidents and contraptions.
A playful conversation between John and Bella on leap year marriage twists. They joke about marrying in unusual places and telling future descendants their wedding tale, while Bella plans a wedding dress and John builds a cottage. Mrs Spriggins notes a coin value remark from 1804.
A Dr Baker endorses Ivory Soap praising its purity and economy. He notes it surpassed Castile and other fine soaps for household use and even tastes clean when used to brush teeth.
An 1886 Procter & Gamble notice warns readers that many soaps imitate Ivory but lack its distinctive qualities. It urges buyers to request Ivory soap by name to avoid counterfeits.
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