"It is extremely doubtful if one hundred years ago twenty per cent of the people in this country took any particular care of themselves, personally, other than to wash the face and hands, comb the hair, and occasionally take a bath. Now the toothbrush and some tooth preparation are in almost universal use and are considered indispensable. Bathing has become a daily habit with a large percentage of our citizens, and the clean-shaven face among men is the rule rather than the exception."
-- F. E. Pierce, writing in 1910
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