#rubber goods

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A selection of prophylactics, 1985. From the Budapest Municipal Photography Company archive.

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"THEFTS REACH 1,000 TIRE RING SUSPECTED," Toronto Star. October 9, 1942. Page 1. ---- Threatens Penitentiary Terms If Jail Sentences Don't End Thefts ---- "More than 1,000 auto tires have been stolen in the city this year. and I am of the opinion that a ring of tire thieves are operating in the city." declared Magistrate Browne. when Michael J. Sela and Albert Gucciardi, appeared in "A" police court for sentence on a charge of receiving two large transport truck tires knowing them to have been stolen. Bela was given six months and Gucciardi, a first offender, four months. "I have no sympathy for men who steal tires. They certainly have no interest in our war effort. Freedom does not mean anything to them. I am giving fair warning that there will not be any probation for tire thieves, and if jail sentences do not have the desired effect. perhaps penitentiary terms will put a stop to it." his worship said. Det. William Bolton, told of finding the two tires, stolen from a store on Queen St. cast, on a truck on College St. "Investigation revealed that Gucciardi sold the tires for $100." stated the officer. Gucciardi claimed that Bela gave him the tires to sell and that he did not know they were stolen. Magistrate Browne said he did not believe this story. The man who purchased the tires is facing a charge of receiving.

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"Canadians are being encouraged to turn in all their old rubber goods to salvage depots, and provide more rubber to keep the country's war machine in fighting trim. Every possible step must also be taken to conserve rubber articles used in the home. Picture illustrates best way to prolong life of a hot water bottle; blowing air into it before replacing cap prevents sides from adhering as well as danger of crushing which causes the rubber surface to crack." - from the Brantford Expositor. May 27, 1942. Page 3.

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