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Good Looking Men Are Too Great A Risk

Cotton Mill Workers (image from http://thepointofpittsburgh.vox.com)

Cotton Mill Workers (image from http://thepointofpittsburgh.vox.com)

The proprietor of a cotton factory put this notice on the gates: “No cigars or good looking men admitted.” In explanation he said, “The one will set a flame agoing among my cotton and the other among my girls. I won’t admit such dangerous things into my establishment. The risk is too great.”

The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) Mar 10, 1871

The Point of Pittsburgh (where I found the picture) looks like a great blog, lots of interesting pictures and historical information.

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