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Pretenders to the throne.

Publication: Harper's Magazine
Publication Date: 01-MAY-05 		Format: Online - approximately 1159 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Pretenders to the throne.(Mollification)(toilet paper debates)

Article Excerpt
From more than fifty memos exchanged among British doctors and civil servants on the subject of government-issue toilet paper. The most recent correspondence was released by the British National Archives in January. Soft toilet paper was introduced in 1981.

To Dr. V. C. Medvei from Dr. John Hunt, February 26, 1964

An unusual request! A patient of mine has piles, and he thinks that the government lavatory paper is out-of-date and extremely bad for his complaint. He has asked me if there is any chance of it being changed to a softer type. I enclose a sample.

To Medvei from Mrs. T. Jury, July 29, 1969

Could you please help us poor females re: government toilet paper. For some time we have had to use a revolting type of harsh toilet paper and it could cause considerable injury to our delicate parts. We do not expect to have such toilet paper as "Babysoft" but perhaps a crepe type would help.

To Jury from Medvei, August 5, 1969

Thank you for your note. This...

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