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And one of Selma's most famous residents was Lunsford Richardson, who was born in 1854 on a farm near Selma. He rose to fame as the inventor of Vick's Vapo Rub. After graduating from Davidson College at the top of his class, he became a teacher and then a pharmacist, working out of Dr. Joshua Vick's drugstore in Selma. While in Johnston County, he invented Richardson's Croup and Pheumonia Cure Salve and later changed the name to Vick's Salve in honor of Dr. Vick. The name was then changed to Vapo-Rub and a nationwide advertising campaign made the name a household word. In 1905, Richardson convinced the Postal Service to allow him to mass-mail his advertising circulars simply to "boxholder" instead of individuals. Because this marked the first such mailing, Richardson gained the dubious distinction of also being known as "the father of junk mail."
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What is the Internet's version of junk mail?
e mail junk
Can NOT get your junk mail to go to junk mail folder?
i think
Why is junk mail a problem?
Email junk mail-annoying Junk mail that you receive in your mailbox- waste of paper, waste of shipping
When was The Junk Mail created?
"The Junk Mail" was created on August 19, 2007.
If you join as a user on WikiAnswers do they send you junk mail?
No junk mail!
What is the population of Junk Mail Publishing?
Junk Mail Publishing's population is 500.
When was Junk Mail Publishing created?
Junk Mail Publishing was created in 1992.
What is another name for junk mail?
Spam
What is the origin for the word junk?
"Junk" comes from the 15th century word, "Jonke". Its origin is unkown.
Why should you get rid of junk mail?
Because it is JUNK MAIL, and it could be dangerous. you don't want to have dangerous mail because your computer might get a virus. Delete all junk mail you get! Do Not Open Them!
What percent of mail is junk mail?
On average, about 50-60% of mail received by households and businesses is classified as junk mail or unsolicited mail. This can include advertising materials, promotional offers, and other non-essential correspondence.
Direct mail special form of junk mail?
No, It is still junk mail but remember...it keeps the cost of your stamps way down.
