The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-01-06
GOLDEN MORTAR, Ne,op'
Patent Feather Dressing.
TESTIMONIALS.

The limits Of this notice render necessary to be restricted
iOiOeHe Testimonials among the many that might be Produced
cheerGly testify the merits of Reynolds system of
Feather Dressing having had feather bed dressed by him.
which had been than fifteen and com
peey matted together be considered almost useless On
"Wednesday evening Benton took his room and on
Thursday afternoon delivered it to me in as good condition as
feather bed andmore than twice the that when
he first took hand. consider the invention very useful
one and well deserving public patronage; -
This is to certify that have had an old bed which had lain
unused for years dressed and cleaned by the Patent Feather
elasticity and freshness of new feathers have hestaisn
saying that consider the above machine useful invention
capable OF performing all etiorh IN the advertisements and
Is YaHkee trick" ]. ". BULKLEY
Troy, September !, 1884.
have had number of beds dressed by Reynolds and
fully with others in recommending his Feather Dressing
Machine and think too much cannot be SAID in its favor.
JAMES v s. RYLEY. Post Master
This certfes that have had bed dressed by the Patent ma
chine that had been in than forty years and had
come matted and unpleasant that almost unfit for use
bu since has appearance of bed and the
bulk much did not have them all put back in the sa
Improvement % ' ABRAHAM ' WILIIAMs II L AiIIsDls
Utica Nov. TO- 1884
ond bed dressed by the above machine which had
been for 30 yearsThe feathers were matted
together and in Jumps, and did consider worth scarcely
any thing 1t is restored TO original liveiness and elas
uc ana coioeT now worm nearly as much as new bed
Schoharie, Nov. %, 1884. DANIEL DODGE
certificate from Rev. e. A. Lintua, of Schobarie.l
Having witnessed the operation of Reynolds Feather Dres-
sing machine have hesitation recommending il to the
public generally of the interesting nseul in
Nenons OF the had several beds which
red by moth and other to be considered
eSsbut after having gone through the operation of this ma
chine they entirely ceansed from MOTH and rendered as
pleasant and agreeable when they nv own
observation and the testimony of Others feel persuaded that
the inventor of this machine has established his claims to public
patronage, and hope that he with support and
encouragement which he richly merits.
From the Hon. Gideon Lee late Mayor of the city of York
Messrs Benton IL Reynolds
have examined Patent machine for cleansing Feathers
at No Chatham Square and clearly the opinion thai il
will prove a beneficial invention When we cops;d ,h @
m all
quantity OF perpac matter all Feathers used as Beds he
come charged WITH and again nightly reabobed by those who
sleep them may readily the unbeahness of
Feather Beds The purifying power of fire. suppose is
known by body The degree of heat and manner of s
application by the above mode Of cleaning my opinion NAV
be applied without injury to the texture of the Feathers and
have no manner of doubt greatly promote the health of
those who continue Feather Beds likewise the Feathers
rendered light lively and buoyan by the of
exPunging the oily gutnous matter from them.
May IA, 1873 GIDEON LEE.
[From c. w. Lawrence. present mayor of New.YorkI
Gentlemen-From having one BED dressed by
your Patent Machine, | am of opinion it is a use
ful invention, and entitled to public PATRONAGE
Respectfully, Yours, c. W. LAWRENCE.
To Messrs. Benton & Reynolds.
| certify that rented q room for the use of RI.
Patent Feather Dressing Machine, which gave me
sufficient opportunity of witnessing its opera
ton on a variety of feathers of worn out and worth
less appearance before they were revived in the ma
chine, and of seeing them after they were dressed
and restored by their appearance to their original
state OF elasticity: was well satisfied with this
improvement, that furnished the dresser with an
old bed which had been in constant use for 20 wears
and after being dressed it is now restored to all the
properties of new bed.
Cooperstown, Nov 10, 1884.
JOHN RUSSELL.
The undersigned certify, that they have had beds,
which had been in use for a number of years and
were to all appearance nearly out, dressed in
the above described Machine by which operation
the Feathers were restored their original state q
elasticity, and now possess all the properties, an
are nearly valuable as new ones
John III. Prentiss, Elisha Fsofe.
George Pomeroy, Niles Coms,oek
James Sfocen, James 4. Paul
eth Deuoteddy, Jr, Chester Jorris
isaac Le~is, EHery Cory,
OTson Sm'fh, Leri BueI,
CoppeIstown, Feb 16, 1884. Jain Bre,rer
The subscriber has purchased the sole rich, y
making, using and vending the above Machine in
the county of Newport. He has used il with grea,
success in different parts of the Union, and intends
soon to visit the respective towns in this State and
give those who desire TO witness the effects of it's on
eraons. an opportunity to do so and to Judge for
themselves WV VApPJNSTCN
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