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Grand Spelling Bee, Fair View School, Mechanicsville, Pa., March 24, 1906

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 03:09:02 +0000

Katharine Hostetter Kauffman, later known as Katharine “Katie” Kauffman Herr (1886-1986), was the teacher who organized the spelling bee advertised on this handbill.

For a similar item from a later event, see Spelling Bee, Terre Hill, Pa., April 3, 1925.

Come One! Come All! To a Grand "Spelling Bee"

To Be Held at the
Fair View School
Near Mechanicsville
along Manheim Trolley Road

Saturday Eve., March 24, '06

Classes are as follows:
Class I. Open to Pupils of 11 years and under.
Class II. Open to all Public School Children.
Class III. Arithmetical Contest, open to all.
Class IV. General Information, open to all.

16 Valuable Prizes to be Distributed
The Program will consist of Music, Phonograph and School Recitations and Dialogues

General Admission - 10 Cts.
Proceeds to be used for the School Library.

Doors Open at 7 o'clock. Exercises begin at 7:30 o'clock.

Katharine H. Kauffman, Teacher.

Should the weather prove too unfavorable the Bee will be held the first fair evening following Monday.

L. B. Herr Print, 51-53 N. Queen St., Lancaster, Pa.

Something New — Vaudeville Show at Woodford Farm, Ogdensburg, New York, July 9, 1903

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 20:53:02 +0000

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This is a handbill advertising a vaudeville show that took place at Woodford Farm, a venue in Ogdensburg, New York, from Thursday, July 9, through Saturday, July 11, 1903.

The Ogdensburg Journal newspaper, in its issue for Friday, July 10, 1903, p. 4, didn't mention the Williard's Fun Makers or Burt Flower, but it had this to say about Prof. Hamnet's act (it spelled his name with an extra "t");

"Good Show at Woodford. Prof. Hamnett's Trained Animals and Birds Pleased Audience. Prof. Hamnett's trained animal show opened an engagement at Woodford Farm last night, giving a first-rate performance that pleased the 300 or more persons who assembled in the canvas pavilion. Prof. Hamnett's exhibitions are given by finely trained dogs, goats, geese and birds and the show is at all times bright and entertaining. It will be repeated tonight and Saturday night with a special matinee tomorrow afternoon for ladies and children."

Almost as interesting as Prof. Hamnet (his full name was Florus Hamnet Frost) are the various typefaces used for this handbill. The typeface for "Woodford Farm" and "Don't Miss It" with its uniquely shaped "O" is particularly distinctive.

Something New.

Vaudeville Show
at Woodford Farm

Commencing, Thursday Ev'g,
July 9,
Three Nights,
Saturday Matinee.

Prof. Hamnet's Educated Dogs, Goats, Geese & Birds

The Williard's Fun Makers

Burt Flower in New Songs & Dances

Don't Miss It.

Doors Open 7 P.M., Performance at 8:15.

Admission, 10c.

Montour Park Fall Opening—Third Annual Corn Roast and Dance, Danville, Pa.

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 23:52:02 +0000

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A cardboard poster from Danville, Montour County, Pennsylvania, that dates to the 1920s or 1930s (September 12, 19, and 26 fell on Saturdays in 1925, 1931, and 1936).

For a similar poster from the same town, see Eddie Gilligan and His Cosmopolitan Orchestra, Riverside Park, Danville, Pa., Sept. 14, 1925.

Montour Park Fall Opening

Third Annual Corn Roast and Dance
Saturday, Sept. 12

Saturday, Sept. 19
Pfeiffer's Imperials

Saturday, Sept. 26
Alexander's Orchestra, with a Charleston Contest.

Eddie Gilligan and His Cosmopolitan Orchestra, Riverside Park, Danville, Pa., Sept. 14, 1925

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sat, 18 May 2019 05:35:04 +0000

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A poster advertising a dance with music provided by Eddie Gilligan and His Cosmopolitan Orchestra, a popular jazz band.

The Final Dance of the Clover Club Summer Series

Eddie Gilligan and His Cosmopolitan Orchestra

In a return engagement. The band that made so decided a hit earlier in the season.

Featuring Edward Tracy and Frank Crisman, youthful singing and dancing wonders of vaudeville fame!

Hear them at

Riverside Park, Danville, Monday, Sept. 14th.

Dancing 9 to 1

Ladies, 50c. Gentlemen, 99c.

The Famous Swedish Male Quartet in Their Picturesque National Costumes

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:55:02 +0000

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A concert broadside, circa 1880s.

The Famous Swedish Male Quartet
in their picturesque national costumes.

To-Night

The only opportunity to hear these celebrated singers, in their beautiful songs, assisted by Miss Carrie E. Hale, the finest of all lady readers in the country.

Miss Vida J. Forrest, accompanist.

The opportunity of hearing such a combination of artists is seldom offered. Don't miss it!

Secure your seats early!

Boston Job Print, Alden Street.

War Has Not Advanced the Prices of Our Goods!

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 04:58:26 +0000

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A broadside advertisement by a grocery store owner in Tunkhannock, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. The "WAR," of course, refers to World War I (1914-1918).

War Has Not Advanced the Prices of Our Goods!

We can save you money on any small order. Our prices are way down, for cash. We guarantee our goods to be all fresh and right weight.

8 bars Oak, Leaf, Lenox, or Star Soap, .25
10 bars Large Size Soap, .25
Elastic Starch, .09
Cow Brand Soda, per lb., .03 1-2
Barley, per lb., .03 1-2
A No. 1 Early June Peas, Parson Brand, per can, .06

A No. 1 Brand Sweet corn, .07
A No. 1 Brand Tomatoes, .06 1-2
None Such Mince Meat, .09
Roman Sweet Chocolate, lb., .04 1-4
Bird Gravel, per box, .04
Good Brooms, two for .25
Fine Cut Tobacco, per lb., .25

Fresh, Full Cream Cheese always on hand.

Look at our prices! Don't you think that it pays you to buy at the Tunkhannock Cash Store?

Our shoe department.--Men's, boys', and children's shoes. Also ladies' and misses' shoes, and Oxford ties. We are selling them at bottom prices.

And dry goods!

Come in and leave your order at our place, and if you cannot come yourself send someone, and we will deliver you our goods for the prices we advertise them at.

Remember the place, at the old National Bank Building, Tunkhannock, Pa.

Goods delivered to any part of the city,

Morris Malkinson, prop'r.

Let Me Cry Your Next Sale

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 00:50:08 +0000

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"Let me cry your next sale and get the money. My prices are right. J. H. Markle, auctioneer and notary public. Lock box 44, Hanover, Pa. Spangler, 113 Locust St., Hanover. Pa."

Grand Picnic, Fairhope, Pa., July 4, 1916

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 20:01:07 +0000

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"Picnic. There will be a grand picnic held at Fairhope, July 4, 1916. We have erected a large waxed floor for those who wish to enjoy dancing. There will be refreshments of all kinds served on the grounds. Everybody cordially invited. Kennell & Sturtz, managers."

This comes from a photo of a broadside framed under glass rather than a scan, and the quality of the image suffers a bit. "Sturtz," who was one of the managers of this "grand picnic" held on the Fourth of July one hundred years ago, was probably John W. Sturtz, who was my great-grandfather. I'm not exactly sure what "grounds" in the small town of Fairhope, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, might have been available as a venue for serving refreshments and erecting a "large wax floor" for dancing.

Removal! Removal! C. G. Trimmer, York, Pa.

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 21:38:47 +0000

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Removal! Removal!

We have removed our dry goods and notion store and our shirt & overall manufactory to No. 401 W. Market St., corner of Penn St. (opposite farmers' market), where we will be pleased to meet all our old customers and friends.

We will manufacture all kinds of shirts, overalls, blouses, boys' waists, &c., at short notice. Please give us a call.

C. G. Trimmer, agent.

E. C. Bender, printer, 1 & 3 N. Penn St., York, Pa.

The Great Know Nothing Song, I Don't Know, ca. 1850s

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 21 May 2015 19:25:45 +0000

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According to folklorist Don Yoder, who included an example of this song broadside in his book The Pennsylvania German Broadside: A History and Guide (2005), p. 11, "The Great Know Nothing" song "is a clever takeoff on the political party of the 1850s known as the 'Know-Nothings,' who ran against both Whigs and Democrats. The song adroitly transfers the 'Know-Nothing' cry of politics to the courting of Philadelphia's young people and the relation of husbands and wives, fathers and children. To get out of work, they all 'know nothing.'"

As Yoder mentions, the setting of this amusing political song is Philadelphia, which was also called Quaker City for its association with William Penn and other Quakers. I like the distinctive ornamental border that the printer used on this piece.

The Great Know Nothing Song,
"I Don't Know."
By Francis F. Eastlack,

Air--Bow, Wow, Wow.

Of all the many mighty things in this here Quaker City,
Of dark, and brown, and blue-eyed girls, with cheeks so plump and pretty;
Of all the wonders of the day that's horrible or shocking,
The greatest question of them all is who are the know nothings?

Chorus--I don't know;
Nor you don't know,
Then don't you ask me any thing,
For I don't know.

These men wear white hats all turned up, and at you boldly stare, sir,
They only speak with nods and winks, and never comb their hair, sir,
They beat both Whigs and Democrats, wherever they may go, sir,
And if you ask them any thing they'll answer, I don't know, sir.
I don't know, &c.

The ladies, too, God bless their hearts, I cannot help but love them,
For who with all their nods and winks, can ever be above them,
No, they know their tricks, their signs, their grips, from head to heel and toe, sir,
And should you ask a girl her name, shall answer, I don't know, sir.
I don't know, &c.

You dare not tell your wife be still, or say she's always squeeling,
Or you'll find a great big three legged stool around your head come reeling,
And the other day I asked my wife, only to mend my stockings,
Now not an other word, she cried, I'm a feminine Know Nothing.
I don't know, &c.

The other day I came from work, with heat was almost smothered,
Says I unto my youngest son, Ho, Sam! where is your mother?
Then he turned his fingers on his nose, and with a voice half mocking,
Why, dad, says he, why don't you know that I'm a young Know Nothing?
I don't know, &c.

We took this same smart son of ours one day to a public dinner,
And into corn, and pork, and beans, he pitched in like a sinner,
Says the lady, Now of all these men, your father to me show, Sam;
Then he looked me right straight in the face, and answered I don't know, ma'am.
I don't know, &c.

Young men, now marry from this lot of pretty girls around you,
And when your settled down in life, and family cares surround you,
Take the advice of one poor man, who's suffered deepest wo, sir,
Don't teach your little ones to say, why really, I don't know, sir.
I don't know, &c.

Now, ladies, don't you think 'tis hard, and don't you think it's shocking,
That we in free America, should all of us know nothing;
And don't you say with all your heart, I do believe it so, sir,
Or can you say, like all the rest, Why really I don't know, sir?
I don't know, &c.

Published by H. J. Kehr,
Central Hall,
Frankford Road and Master Streets,
And for sale at all the book stores.
Copyright secured.

Matrimonial Mistakes Lecture, Oberlin, Pa., Oct. 4, 1900

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 15:25:11 +0000

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Lecture To-night

Rev. Thos. Coke Carter, D.D., will deliver his humorous lecture on Matrimonial Mistakes in the Oberlin U.B. Church, Thursday evening, October 4, 1900, at 7.45 o'clock.

Dr. Carter is a lecturer of national reputation, and this is one of his most charming lectures. The press of the country speak in the highest terms of the lecture and lecturer. If you wish to drive away the blues, hear this lecture and have a good laugh.

Admission, 15c. Two tickets, 25c.

Advocate and Verdict Print, Steelton, Pa.

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It's difficult to get a sense of what Rev. Thos. Coke Carter spoke about in his "Matrimonial Mistakes" lecture based upon this printed announcement, but the following account--published over six years later after Carter had become a bishop in his church--provides some details:

Entertaining Lecture: Was "Matrimonial Mistakes" Delivered at the Court-house Monday Evening

The lecture in the Court-house, Monday evening, by Bishop T. C. Carter, of Chattanooga, on Matrimonial Mistakes was a treat to all who heard it. From beginning to close the lecture was one of sound logic, interspersed with humor and adorned with sentiment. The many mistakes, their origins and fearful consequences were vividly pictured but the crowning feature, the full weight of the discourse, was directed to a higher and broader conception of matrimonial relations, the wisdom displayed in choice, and the blessings that reign over the homes of the fortunate in wedlock.

If this lecture could be delivered throughout the country, it would prove a great blessing and would doubtless save many an erring one from a fatal step, disperse misery, and install happiness in many homes. The lecturer was introduced by Gov. J. R. Hindman in his usual happy manner, after listening to inspiring music made by the Columbia Band. In closing Bishop Carter dwelt on the tender memories of early life and paid a just tribute to home--one that impressed his many hearers with its many blessings, after which the Band played "Home Sweet Home."

Adair County News (Columbia, Adair County, Kentucky), Wed., April 3, 1907, p. 1, col. 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Library of Congress.

Russian Army Harness Oil Blacking

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 19:54:46 +0000

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"Russian Army Harness Oil Blacking. For harnesses, carriage tops &c. Apply with sponge or cloth and rub thoroughly after application. Manufactured by J. M. Nash, Gray, Me."

I wonder whether J. M. Nash was hoping that the apparent popularity of Prussian Army Harness Oil Blacking would help him sell his similarly named Russian Army Harness Oil Blacking (I suppose you could say that it was an imaginary advertising war fought between the Royal Prussian Army and the Imperial Russian Army). I haven't uncovered much information regarding Nash's Russian Army variety, but nineteenth-century advertisements, like the following newspaper ad from the Meriden Daily Republican (Meridan, Conn.), Oct. 9, 1883, p. 4, touted the Prussian Army brand:

"Prussian Army Harness Oil Blacking keeps the harness from freezing and cracking. Softens without injuring. Oils without gumming. Blackens without cracking. Guaranteed pure and free from all acids. P.A.O. Co., 258 Washington St., Boston, Mass."

The typeface used here for "Oil Blacking" also appears in another handbill. See the lines for "Dry Goods" and "Brennan Store, 36 State St." on Heavy Failure Dry Goods (below).

Mrs. General Tom Thumb, Trenton Theatre, 1912

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 19:29:24 +0000

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"Mrs. General Tom Thumb, compliments, Trenton Theatre, ladies' and children's matinee, Friday, February 16th, 1912."

See also Mrs. General Tom Thumb Co., Admit One:

For more information, see Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thumb in Their Wedding Attire:

Washington Tea, Zion Lutheran Church, Feb. 22, 1894

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 14:28:29 +0000

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As Wikipedia explains it, "Washington's Birthday is a United States federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February [February 16 in 2015] in honor of George Washington, the first President of the United States. Colloquially, it is widely known as 'Presidents Day' and is often an occasion to remember all the presidents, not just George Washington [whose actual birthdate is February 22] or Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday is also in February [on February 12]. The term 'Presidents Day' was informally coined in a deliberate attempt to use the holiday to honor multiple presidents and is virtually always used that way today."

Today, Presidents' Day is simply noted as a time for special store sales or--for some--a day off from work or school. In years past, however, George Washington's birthday was celebrated with special events, like this program of musical performances and recitations that was held at the Zion Lutheran Church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in 1894.

Washington Tea

Given by the Luther Union, Zion Lutheran Church, Thursday, February 22, 1894, 7:45 p.m.

Programme

Hymn - "America" [For the verses, see the image above.]
Instrumental Duett - Misses Knocke and Seidel
Declamation - "Eulogy on Washington," Phillips - Mr. William Bomgardner
Bass Solo - "The Bugler" - Mr. Chas. Barnitz
Address - B. M. Nead, Esq.

Collection

Recitation - "Ode to America," Eliza Cook - Master Clarence Funk
Violin Solo - "National Airs" - Miss Blanche Raysor
Essay - "Martha Washington" - Miss Annie Hershey
Vocal Solo - Miss Emma Meyer

All are invited to remain for the reception.

Swat the Fly, Save the Babies

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 18:36:18 +0000

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See below for a similar item:Swat the Fly, Protect the Family.

Swat the Fly, Save the Babies

Make the way hard for the fly and easy for the baby. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health.

Swat 'em. Flies transmit typhoid fever, diarrhea, infantile paralysis, cholera, etc. Swat every fly, save all babies.

Hurry, children, here's an unscreened window. No race suicide with the flies.

Uncovered food means a feast for filthy flies. Cover all food.

Keep garbage cans clean and covered.

Flies carry disease and filth on their feet.

Health departments, civic clubs, schoolchildren, scouts, housewives, swat 'em.

This is no place for me. Disease.

Swat the Fly, Protect the Family

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 18:36:20 +0000

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"A happy family is a healthy family. Swat the fly. Kill him, he spreads disease. Protect the family. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health."

See also Swat the Fly, Save the Babies.

Only $20 for This Brand New 1935 AutoMatic Washer

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 05:54:08 +0000

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Only $20 for This Brand New 1935 Automatic Washer
If you hold the lucky key you save $35.
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The first 200 women calling at our store will each receive a key. Yours may be the lucky one. If your key is the first one to unlock the padlock, then you secure this splendid automatic electric washer, a $55.00 value, for only $20.00.
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Remember: Be at our store with your key at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, September 14, 1935. Keys will be tried in padlock at that hour.
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It's the opportunity of a lifetime! You may never have such an offer again. Costs you nothing to try. Simply come to the store now and get your key, then try it in the padlock on the day and hour specified. You may be the happy owner of an "Automatic," a favorite washer with women for over a quarter century.

Read the specifications at left of this modern, beautiful washer that any woman would be proud to own.
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Lowest cost per washing with its patented "Stokes" ball-bearing drive. Its quiet, smooth operation is a revelation. Automotive type control for greater convenience.

Fast, clean washings with its modern, high-wing aluminum agitator that makes a full 5/8ths turn.

Massive rust proof "Chamberlain" wringer with highest grade rubber balloon rolls Adjustable pressure. Newest type quick tension release.

Large capacity Armco iron tub finished in beautiful white porcelain. Base and legs a rich black

Efficient 1/4 H.P. motor specially mounted in rubber cradle. Newest and best construction known.
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Get you key now!
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A $55.00 value, for only $20.00 to holder of lucky key. You save $35.00.
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Levi W. Mumma, Flora, Penna.

Opened! Theodore Trickel New Shoe Store

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 04:38:02 +0000

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A nineteenth-century broadside advertisement for Theodore Trickel's new shoe store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Opened!
Theodore Trickel.
New Shoe Store,
1520 South 63d Street.

Unfurl the [flag] and spread the news,
Theo. Trickel repairs all kinds of shoes,
Men's, women's, and misses' repaired very neat
At 1520 South 63d Street.

Shoes repaired from the best of leather
And warranted to keep out the weather,
Half soleing and heeling done with care,
Of your patronage he asks a share.

Invisible patches put on quite neat
That cannot be seen upon the feet,
All the work that is done by me,
Will give satisfaction I guarantee.

The public all should keep in view
Shoes repaired to look like new,
Don't forget to give me a call
Shoes repaired, large or small.

Custom Work a Specialty

Repairing neatly done and promptly attended to.
Ready-made shoes in stock for men, women, and children at the lowest prices.

Theodore Trickel
1520 South 63d Street, Philadelphia

Alfred D. Smith, printer, 5841 Baynton Street, Germantown.

Hope Fire Co. No. 2 Bazaar and Fair

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 03:31:22 +0000

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The 1893 edition of Boyd's Directory of Harrisburg and Steelton, p. 29, lists a "Hope Steam Fire Engine Co., No 2," in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with an address on "2d [Street] bet[ween] State and North," and I believe that this is the same "Hope Fire Co. No. 2" described here, with a fire house located at "Second and North Streets." Although the fire company itself no longer exists, the "Hope Station" building is now the Fire House Restaurant.

"Bazaar and fair, Hope Fire Co. No. 2, March 18 to 25 inclusive. We cordially invite you, your family, and friends to attend this bazaar and fair, which will be held in the parlor of fire house, Second and North Streets. Something doing every minute. Donations of cakes and candies will be appreciated. Admission free, everyone welcome. Raysor, printer."

Heavy Failure Dry Goods

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:36:50 +0000

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"Heavy failure. The entire stock of dry goods formerly owned by G. V. De Forrest, Cleveland, Ohio, and sold in bankruptcy, is now offered at the Brennan Store, 36 State St., at much below regular prices!"

For another example of the typeface used here for "Dry Goods" and "Brennan Store, 36 State St.," see the words "Oil Blacking" on Russian Army Harness Oil Blacking (below).