Jan. 20, 1854: “To The Public Generally. You will find among the useful a well as ornamental, the following articles: . . . pocket knives, razors, strops, soap, castors, pistols, guns, rifles..."

Fremont Journal, Canfield & Mitchell Ad; “To The Public Generally. You will find among the useful a well as ornamental, the following articles: . . . pocket knives, razors, strops, soap, castors, pistols, guns, rifles, umbrella stands…”, Jan. 20, 1854