100 YEARS AGO
"Technical Skill is the mastery of complexity, while Creativity is the master of simplicity.....!"
Hair colour invented
The fashion world is a-flutter today, after the news that French pharmacist Eugène Schuller has devised a formula to create permanent hair dyes, using chemical ingredients.
The first range comprises dark, golden and red shades and is expected to revolutionise the hair industry. Schuller has named his company L'Oréal.
Telephone take-up
Telecommunications is taking off at great pace in America, following the news that the San Angelo Telephone company has upgraded its phones to common battery use.
Company owner John Y Rust revealed the latest boom in phone communication. "Our business has increased tenfold," he boasted proudly. "We now have between 750 and 800 subscribers."
Suddenly a need to contact people instantly has arisen, when no one previously realised it was necessary. The San Angelo Telephone company currently charges $1.50 to all domestic customers for their line.
