This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RayRob Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.stlouis/10405/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The following advertisement of a St. Louis photographer is quoted in 'Photography' :- "Marvellous results in photos , hair put on bald heads ; cute dimples inserted in cheeks ; teeth removed if necessary ; thin people made stout ; scowls removed from sombre faces , and winning smiles substituted ; homeliness banished ; intelligence inserted in vacuous countenances ; goo-goo eyes , longing looks and the baby stare furnished if desired . Classic profiles , Grecian noses , and flashing eyes a speciality." The Bruce Herald ( New Zealand ) May 22 , 1903 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.