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Sample Pages from

Edwin Perkins’ Catalog for

Onor-Maid Products

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(page 14) PERKINS “ONOR-MAID” PRODUCTS

Compact Face Powder

Thishandsomeanddaintycaseisanothernew“ONOR-MAID”triumphintoiletartistry,andismeetingwithgreatpopularity.Thecaseisofbeautifulbrightburnishedgoldmetal,containingamirror,lamb’swoolpuffwithchamoisback,andagenerouscakeoffinestgradecompressedfacepowder.Themodernwomancarriesherfacepowderinthiscase—in the form of a solid cake, which will not spill or sift out in the purse or on the clothing. A small quantity of powder is rubbed from the cake with the puff as needed, the same as rouge. It is handy and convenent [sic], and takes up but a small space in the hand bag or purse. The case is only 2 inches in diameter and a little over ½ inches deep. The powder as rubbed from the cake is smooth and soft as velvet, bearing the exquisite fragrance of many blossoms. It is of extraordinary fineness, adheres closely and does not give a “powdery” appearance. A cake of the powder lasts a long time, and when used up a new cake can be purchased and places in the case. Comes in four shades of powder: Flesh, White, Brunette, and High Brown. Refills 35c Each PRICE 75c EACH

Lip Rouge

A perfectly harmless tint for the lips, of a natural blood color. Heals and prevents chapped lips. The most satisfactory lip stick on the market. The kind you want and can use. Delicately perfumed. Put up in a convenient gilt slide container. The rouge is pushed up through the slide as it is used up.

PRICE 25 CENTS EACH

Deodorant

By preventing excessive perspiration, ‘ONOR-MAID Deodorant relieves odor and chafing resulting from this unhealthy condition. A few applications enables one to discard dress shields, after which only occasional applications are required. Harmless, but sure in results. Relieves the embarrassment of body odors due to excessive and strong perspiration. A genuine economy because it protects costly garments against injury by staining. A bottle will last a long time.

PRICE 50 CENTS PER BOTTLE

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EVERY PRODUCT GURANTEED

Hair Remover

Perkins Hair Remover, or Depilatory, quickly and effectually removes hair from any part of the body—is easily applied, and does not injure the most delicate skin. The hair disappears as if by magic a few minutes after being applied. As an evidenc [sic] of its superior quality, Perkins Hair Remover doesnotpossess [sic] the disagreeable odor so common with this class of preparations, but instead gives forth a pleasant perfume. Continuous use of this preparation has a retarding effect upon hair growth. Shaving will only increase the hair growth. This preparation is a positive necessity if one moves in present-day social circles.

Price 50 Cents Per Bottle

Perkins Foot Powder Relieves Foot Troubles

Perkins Foot Powder is a wonderful preparation for hot, sweaty, tired and aching feet. It makes the feet comfortable, keeps them in good condition and overcomes the disagreeable odor of perspiration. It drys, [sic] cools, rests and soothes the feet and reduces swelling by allaying inflammation. Relieves fatigue, aching corns and bunions, chilblains, blisters, callouses, and allows one to wear new or tight shoes without the usual discomfort. A small amount dusted into each shoe in the morning before putting the shoes on will absorb excessive perspiration and ease the feet during the day. A boon to those who are continually on their feet. Use Perkins Foot Powder and forget your foot agony. Put up in sifter-top cans.

PRICE 30 CENTS PER CAN

Onor-Maid Bath Salts

Medium sized crystals of the highest class and most expensive materials, nicely perfumed and colored. These Bath Salts are not the ordinary rock salt that most firms put out, for ours are an excellent water softener, whereas the rock salt crystals will tend to harden the water. Onor-Maid Bath Salts add immeasurably to the comfort and benefit of the bath. They come in large fancy bottles, with handsome satin-finish gilt caps and are put up in three delicate odors—Narcissus, in yellow color; Lilac, in purple color and Bouquet, in green color.

BOTTLE 75 CENTS