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Taranaki Herald, Volume LX, Issue 143788, 11 May 1912, Page 8

Talking about crooked spines in females, it is an astonishing fact that this disease is prevalent to an alarming extent amongst workers of sewing machines in factories, etc. This is because the operator cannot sit upright at her work; she cannot sit opposite the treadle and needle-bar at the same time. An absurdly simple invention has been brought out by the Standard Sewing Machine Co. whereby this serious defect is obviated. The needle works right opposite the eye of the operator, and she can sit perfectly upright. This remarkable invention should bo hailed with delight by all interested in the health of girls. The J.P. Hardware Co., Devon Street, are the sole agents, and the price is £lo.* The prettiest selection of single and double photo frames just opened at Bishop’s.*