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If you are dependable, honest and willing to work to YOUR OWN business own Staree-profit, lifetime business and become fnan- successful method to mail the above ‘This is & sound, steads ervice on EACI va idividually-owned ‘establish you in Dealer Comments: 2, Kiphenh Immunizes Against Moths, Beetles, Mildew ‘The patent protected immunizing service not only kills mothe and car= Det-beeties but is WARRANTED to Rake fabrica nen-eatable. t0. both. ‘The U. 8. Government says, “Moths ia recsinpendat lang of sata On Br Tetetoo SS ase adel kBedta™ Litre, 8° oun’ cus terested in the wore are present in. practically every | ‘is "sty Je, Durasleaned household". .'". Rovsection of the for the lareet departs = 0 fo°"8 cairn emehee “Base on hand 5 ders aimed fron fr modern treatment DEFINITELY PROTECTS. rugs, carpets, uphol- stery, furs, clothing, blankets, plano- felts, auto’ interior Repeat & Voluntary Orders ‘Demongtrations wis new cu fontre. 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