1911 occupation.. I can read it but don't understand it - Page 2 - Genealogists' Forum

Margaret in Burton · #11 02-01-10, 21:06

Thank you Mary

Well done

Merry · #12 02-01-10, 21:43

Surely it says match maker??

Margaret in Burton · #13 02-01-10, 22:27

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Originally Posted by Merry

Surely it says match maker??

It could look like that, but the "a" is bigger than the "m"

What does that have to do with washing powder?

Merry · #14 02-01-10, 22:29

Nothing. I hadn't read all the posts!

Rick · #15 02-01-10, 23:07

I don't think the first letter is an "m" - compare it with the first letter of "maker"

Margaret in Burton · #16 02-01-10, 23:20

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Originally Posted by Rick

I don't think the first letter is an "m" - compare it with the first letter of "maker"

What do you think it is then Rick?

Olde Crone · #17 02-01-10, 23:22

Hmm, I wonder if it says "Nitra maker", an attempt at Nitre, nitrates being an important part of washing powder...

....I'll get me coat, shall I?

OC

Margaret in Burton · #18 02-01-10, 23:26

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Originally Posted by Olde Crone

Hmm, I wonder if it says "Nitra maker", an attempt at Nitre, nitrates being an important part of washing powder...

....I'll get me coat, shall I?

OC

EH!!!!

Mandy in Wiltshire · #19 03-01-10, 12:41

Marg, did you see the link I put up earlier in the thread? There's a document on the National Archives site about the company.

Mary from Italy · #20 03-01-10, 13:25

That document refers to the company going into liquidation, I think.