December 27, 2006

New Tooth-Paste Tubes Are Made of Glass (Oct, 1937)

New Tooth-Paste Tubes Are Made of Glass
Glass containers for tooth paste, recently developed by a German firm as a substitute for conventional metal tubes, have a built-in piston at one end to force the paste out onto the brush. When empty, the containers can be refilled with paste.

October 9, 2006

PLASTIC TOILET SEATS (May, 1945)

PLASTIC TOILET SEATS of hygienic design are among the priority goods that will be available for the postwar home. Molded in one piece, and having a smooth finish that requires no varnish or paint, they are easy to clean and will withstand repeated sterilizing. The seats are available in either black or brown, and the manufacturers say they should last a lifetime.

July 10, 2006

Fountain Brush Sprays Teeth (Oct, 1933)

She really does seem to enjoy doing that.

Fountain Brush Sprays Teeth
A FOUNTAIN toothbrush, which forces a liquid carbonic spray through the bristles, thoroughly cleans the teeth and acts as an atomizer at the same time.

The flow of the liquid is controlled by pressing a lever on the container holding enough cleaning fluid for a month. The device is a Norwegian invention.

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