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Scan 3
The Boston directory. [1892], 1892
30 lines. Read by computer on 17 September 2026. No printed page number was found. See the scan on archive.org.
1PORTLAND STAR MATCHES,
2WARRANTED THE
3SAFEST, SUREST AND BEST
4FOR HOME USE AND EXPORT.
6The SAFEST MATCH in use, spaces between the heads prevent ignition in the pocket or package by rubbing together, are made in sheets, thus avoiding the annoyance and Danger of scattering about loose matches.
8NO EXPLOSIVE PARLOR MATCH HEADS to flash up and set fire to carpets or curtains. No box to knock over.
10FOR EXPORT they excel all others, and pack in one third less space, with a proportionate saving in freight.
12PORTLAND STAR MATCH CO.
13PORTLAND, ME.
14SOLE OWNERS AND MANUFACTURERS.
16EQUITABLE
17FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE CO.
18EQUITABLE BUILDING, OPPOSITE POST OFFICE,
19PROVIDENCE, R. I.
21CASH CAPITAL, – – – $300,000
23JAS. E. TILLINGHAST, Secretary. FRED W. ARNOLD, President.
25FREEMAN & VINTON, AGENTS,
2632 Kilby Street, cor. Central Street, Boston
28BOSTON DIRECTORS:
29A. G. WEEKS, OF WEEKS & POTTER. O. H. DAVENPORT, BOSTON DIRECTORY OFFICE.
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