The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-10-14
Patent Feather Dressing.
TESTIMONIALS.

Tbs mits Of this notice render necessary be restricted the
ons Testimonials among he many hai might BE- p,odutd
cheeriy testify 10 the merits of Mr. Reynolds system
Feather Dressing having had feather bed dressed by him.
which had been in Than fifteen years. aud
pletey matted together be almost useless On
"Wednesday evening Mr. Benton took his ROOM and ON
Thursday afternoon delivered good condition
new feather bed and more than twice the size at when
he first took hand consider the invention very useful
Troy, August 30 1884 r ADANCoURT.
This certify have had an old bed which had lain
unused for dressed and cleaned by the Patent Feather
Dressing Machine and that said bed appears have the
elasticity and freshness of new feathers have no hesitation in
saying that consider the above machine useful invention
capable of performing all setor in the advertisements and
" Yankee trick" J. w. DULKLEY
have had number of beds dressed by Mr. Reynolds and
fully with others recommending his Feather Dressing
Machine and think too much cannot be said in its favor
JAMES v. S. RYLEY. Post Master.
This cerhes at have had bed dressed by the Patent Ma
chine that had been than forty and had be-
matted and unpleasant TINT lLwaNarnst unfit Cot
bulk much did not have them all put back the
bed by number OF pounds believe !, to he valuable
Utica, Nov. 10, 1884.
have had ond bed dressed by the above machine which
together and in Jumps and did not consider worth scarcely
thing II is restored It's original l,cness and elias
tciy, and consider worth nearly much bed
scboharie. Nov. 20, 1894 DANIEL DODGE.
Certificate from Rev. G. a. Lniua, of Scbobarie
Having witnessed the operation Of Reynolds Feather Drcs-
sing Machine have no hesitation IN recommending TO the
public generally Of the most interesting and useful in
yeuons OF the age. had several beds which much
urod by moth and other be considered almost
cssbut after having gone through The operation Of this
chime they entirely ceansed from moth aud rendered
pleasant, and agreeable when they From
observation and the testimony others feel persuaded
the inventor u this machine has established hIs claims to public
patronage, and hope that lac may meet with the support and
encouragement which be richly merits
From the Hon Gideon Lee late Mayor OF the city OF York
Messrs. Benton d Reynolds
have examined yon Patent Machine for cleansing Feathers
No Chatham Square and clearly oftbe opinion that
will prove beneficial invention When consider the
mount Of animal matter retained IN all nen feathers and the
quantity ppirabis all Feathers used Beds be-
charged with and again nightly reaborbed by those who
sleep em may readily account for the unbcaIncss Of
Feather Beds The purifying power OF fire, suppose is
known by every body The degree of heat and Of s
application by the above mode of cleaning my opinion
be applied without injury the 1ture Of the Feathers, and
have Of doubt must greatly promote the health of
those who Feather Beds likewise the Feathers
rendered light lively and buoyant by the process Of
e1pungng the oily gIninous matter from them
May IA, 1886. GIDEON LEE.
From c. w. Lawrence present Mayor Of New.York1
Gcntlcmen-From having one Bed dressed by
your Patent Machine, ] am Of opinion it is use.
fol invention, aud entitled to public patronage
Respectfully, Yours, G. w. LAWRENCE.
To Mcssrs. Benton 81 Reynolds.
! certify that rented for the Of the
Patent Feather Dressing Machine, which gave me
n sufficient opportunity Of Witnessing its opera
ton on n variety of feathers of worn out and worth
less appearance before they revived in the ma
chine, and of seeing them after they were dressed
ana restorcd by their appearance, w t7cH original
state Of elasticity was well satisfied with this
i'm mproycment, that furnished the dresser with an
old bed which had been in constant use for 20 years
and after being dressed, it is restored 10 all the
properties Of a new bed.
Cooperslown, Nov. 49, 1881.
JOHN RUSSELL.
The undersigned certify, that they have had beds,
which had been in use for number Of years, and
were TO all appearance, nearly worn out, dressed in
he above described Machine, by which operation
Inc Feathers restored TO their original state Of
elasticity, and now possess all the properties, and
are nearly as valuable as ones.
John N. Prcntiss, Elisha Footc,
George Pomeroy, Miles Comsfoek,
James StolceH James !. Paul.
zen Deubleday, Jr Chester Jdru's,
Isaac Lewis, EHery Cory,
Orion SmiH, Lcut Buf,
Coppers,own Feb. I6, 1884. John Brecer,
The subscriber has purchased the sole right Of
making, using and vending the above Machine IN
Inc county of Newport. lie has used it with great
success in different parts Of the Union, ard intends
soon to visit the respective towns III this state, and
give those who desire to witness the effects OF its OPP
eraiions, an opportunity TO do 50 and 10 Judge for
themselves. WM. HAkNlNuioN.
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