Argosy, Vol. 85, No. 3 — page 191: what you’re looking at

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American Institutions —Baseball and B.V.D. UST as Baseball is the great American Game, so B.V.D. is the great American Under- wear. It is made to fit the American climate, the American figure and the American idea of personal efficiency through cool comfort. In our own modernly equipped cotton mills at Lexington, N.C., the fabric from which these Loose-Fitting B.V. D. under- garments are made, is produced in a scientific manner from selected cottonto insure durability in wash and wear. In our own B.V.D. Factories the garments are skilfully cut, strongly stitched, accurately finished —to fit and be cool and comfortable all day long. If it hasn't this Red BEST RETAIL TRADE (Trade Murh Rog. U. S. Pat. Off, and Toreign Counsries) B.V.D. Coat Cut Undershirts and Knee Length Drawers, 50c. the Garment. B.V.D. Closed Crotch Union Suits (Pat. U.S.A.) $1.00 the Suit. )D), COMPA C© OO C©