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CANIFUGE [1 record]

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Record 1 1980-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Smallwares
  • Mail Pickup and Distribution
DEF

A spray used by mailmen for personal protection against dog attacks.

OBS

Such dog spray consists of oil and red pepper and is sprayed in the dog's eyes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Menus objets
  • Levée et distribution du courrier
CONT

Canifuge. [...] Si le produit est vaporisé vers le museau et les yeux du chien, celui-ci s'éloignera aussitôt et se calmera. Le produit doit être vaporisé directement sur le chien.

OBS

Le contexte ci-dessus est extrait du contrat établi entre le ministère des Postes et la compagnie Halt.

Spanish

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