The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-03-16
Patent Feather Dressing.
TESTIMONIALS.


Tbs limits this render mersssary Be restricted the
foon2 Testimonials among the many thai might be produced
cheertuy testify TO the merits of Reynolds system Of
Feather Dressing having had feather bed dressed by him.
which had been than fifteen years and
petey matted together to be considered almost useless On
"Wednesday evening Benton tbk II 10 his aud
Thursday afternoon delivered TO goe good condition
feather bed and more than twice the hatt when
he first took in hand consider The invention very useful
one, aud well deserving public patronage
Troy, August 30, 1884. III ADANCOURT
This certify tina, have had an old bed which had lain
unused for years dressed and cleaned BY the Patent Feather
Dressing machine and that said bed appears have the
elasticity and freshness of new feathers have hesaonin
saying, that consider the above nscine useful invention
capable of -rfrnrs all scssof NJ aud
Yankee trick" j. w. BULkLEY.
have had number of beds dressed by Reynolds and
fully concur with others recommending Feather Dressing
Machine and think much cannot be said in its favor
Schenectady, Oct /. 1884.
JAMES " s. RYLEY, Post Master
This cer6es that have had bed dressed by the Patent
chine that had been than forty and had be-
matted and unpleasant that almost unfit for
but since has every appearance OF bed and increased the
bulk much that did them all put back in the same
bed by number of pounds. believe II 10 be valuable
Improvement ABRAHAM WILLIAMS.
Utica, Nov. TO- 1884
have had ond bed dressed by the above machine which had
been constant for 30 yearsIhe feathers matted
together and in Jumps and did not consider worth scarcely
any thing 1t is restored original ipelness and elias.
hcy aud consider it worth nearly much bed
SchUharie, Nov. 26, 1884. DANIEL DODGE.
[Certifcqie from Rev. 6. A. Lihtna, of schobariel
Having witnessed the operation Of Reynolds Feather
public generally OF the most interesting and nseu in
yenons of the age. had several beds which much
ured by mh and other causes as to be considered almost
essbut after having gone through the operation Of this
chine they entirely cleased from moth and rendered
pleasant and agreeable when they From my
observation an the testimony of Others feel persuaded that
the inventor this machine has established his claims public
patronage and hope that he meet with the support and
encouragement which he richly merits.
From the Hon Gideon Lee late Mayor Of the city Of York
Messrs. Benton 81 Reynolds
have examined your machine for cleansing Feathers
No Chatham Square, and clearly the opinion that il
will prove beneficial invention. When consider the
Of animal matter retained in all feathers and the
quantity operspras all Feathers used Beds be-
charged with and again nightly reabsorbed by those who
sleep them may readily for the unheaness
Feather Beds The purifying power OF fire, suppose is
known by every body The degree of heat and manner of lis
application by the above mode OF cleaning my opinion may
DC applied without injury the Ite Of the Feathers and
have Of doubt greatly promote the health i
those who continue Feather Beds likewise the Feathers
rendered light lively and buoyant by the process
MayI4, 1885 GIDEON LEE.
The undersigned certify, trat they have had beds,
which had been in for number of years, and
were to all appearance, nearly worn out dressed in
the above described Machine, by Which operation
the Feathers were restored their original state
elasticity and now possess all the properties, an
are nearly as valuable us new ones.
! John H. Preutiss, Elisha Foote,
George PomcrOy, Miles C0msfOck,
! James Sf0uceH, James \. Paul,
/ ZEN Deubted0y, JT, Chester JdTUtS,
= Isaac Lepis Ettery Cory,
Orson Smith, LeUi BmI,
Copperstown, Feb. I6, 1884 John Breper,
] The subscriber has purchased the sole right o
making, using and vending the above Machine in
the county of Newport. lie has used it with great
success in different parts Of the Union, and intends
to visit the respective towns in this State, and
give those who desire to witness the effects Of its op
erations, an opportunity to do and TO Judge for
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/ themselves. WM HaRRlNGTON.
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