source: February 1861 newspaper, Batavia NY MATHEWS' VENETIAN LIQUID HAIR DYE Acknowledged by all to be the ne plus ultra. Cheapest in the world. Easily applied; works to a charm. Produces any shade that may be desired. Restores grey hair to its original color; does not dry or scorch the hair; produces a permanent color--one that will neither fade, crock, or wash out. Been in use of fifteen years. Always gives complete satisfaction. Remember! the best, as well as the cheapest. For sale by all Druggists. Prepared by A.I. MATHEWS. Druggist, Buffalo. submitted by Linda "The Poor House and the People," ~The Lives of Those Who Lived at the Genesee County Almshouse in Bethany During the Nineteenth Century~ ~For further information, contact: Linda ny_hummingbird@yahoo.com Web-Page Editor: BETHANY ~ Its Past and Present ~ http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml Contributor for the BUFFALO and Western NYS Website: www.buffalonian.com ~ History Through Newspapers