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The Rawleigh's Man

10/25/2013

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    Some people we knew were moving out of their house that they had lived in for 40 years.   They had asked if we wanted a few things (which turned into many things!), but it wasn't all bad. They had managed an estate of an elderly woman years ago, and had some of her things that they gave us.
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The two Rawleigh's "Good Health Guides" dated 1927, and 1929 that we were given.
     Inside a beautiful old Bible (that, by the notation inside, was given as a gift on Christmas day, dated 1882. Wow!), I found two copies of Rawleigh's "Good Health Guide". They were dated 1927, and 1929.  

     The picture below is for a "recipe" that I thought was beautiful, and telling of how children were raised then compared with now (generally). Can you actually imagine seeing this "recipe" anywhere now?  
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A "Recipe" from the "Good Health Guide"
    I was also struck by the length of the ads in the Guides. Ads now are meant to cater to our fast-paced society where we can't be expected to read anything over a one-liner. Pictured below is an ad I thought was sort of funny (though it's original intent was not to be). 
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An ad in the "Good Health Guide"
    The caption in the ad reads: "Often thoughtless folks put off getting supplies till they're needed. But because Rawleigh Products are necessities needed nearly every day in every home, thoughtful housewives everywhere always welcome the Rawleigh Retailer when he calls because they have learned from experience that Rawleigh  Products are made right and can be depended upon to satisfy fully those who want only the best obtainable". 

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A Rawleigh's bottle that I own.
      Can you imagine having a door to door retailer now? It actually sounds kind of nice! Especially if you're like me, and live out in the sticks! 
      I love history, and having been given these two old copies of the Rawleigh's "Good Health Guide" made me feel like a kid on Christmas! I'm such a geek! 
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Sharon Vanden Enden link
10/25/2013 04:58:47 am

So jealous! I want one to go with my Rawleigh's bottle! I love the recipe for children, so creative and true. Thanks for the post.

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