Democratic Sentinel, Volume 10, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 January 1887 — Buoyant Suits for Seaman. [ARTICLE]

Buoyant Suits for Seaman.

A Norwegian engineer, W. C. Mol? ler. has fouud that reindeer hair an<l skin possess remarkable buoyancy, and when the unshorn shin is used as a lifebelt it has the advantage over cork of warriiiog the wearer while in the water. He attributes great Value to suits made from reindeer hair, one of whi h of the weight of a pound may keep a man from drowning, while it furnishes greater protection from cold than oil skin and other materials.