Contributed by Poland Spring Preservation Society
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Description
G.H. Curtis, proprietor of a clothing store in Springfield, Massachusetts, wrote to the Rickers at Poland Spring in 1881 about its curative qualities and the price he was charged.
The card reads, "Springfield, Mass. 2/8 1881 I have been using the Poland Water & it benefitted me curing intrely indigestion and kidney trouble. I wrote to Boston for more he charged $7. I had [?] paid $5 pr Bbl using [?] Bbl can I have some more at same price 5 Truly your G.H. Curtis."
About This Item
- Title: Postcard about price of Poland Spring water, 1881
- Creator: G. H. Curtis
- Creation Date: 1881-02-08
- Subject Date: 1881
- Location: Poland Spring, Androscoggin County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper, postcard
- Object Type: Text and Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Poland Spring Hotel (Poland Spring, Me.)
- Springs--Maine--Poland Spring
- Ricker, Hiram, 1809-1893
- Hiram Ricker & Sons
- Water--Maine--Poland Spring
- Mineral waters--Maine--Poland Spring
- Mineral water industry--Maine--Poland Spring
- Curtis, G.H.--Correspondence
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For more information about this item, contact:
Poland Spring Preservation SocietyPO Box 444, Poland Spring, ME 04274
(207) 998-4142
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