Thursday, March 10, 2011

Q

The spring in Southern France from is was called Les Bouillens. It has been used as a spa since Roman times. Local doctor Louis bought the spring in 1898 and operated a commercial spa there; he also bottled the water for sale. He later sold the spring to Sir Saint-John Harmsworth a wealthy British visitor. Harmsworth was the younger brother of the newspaper magnates Lord Northcliffe and Lord Rothermere. He had come to France to learn the language. Dr. Louis showed him the spring, and he decided to buy it. He sold his share of the family newspapers to raise the money. Harmsworth closed the spa, as spas were becoming unfashionable. He started bottling the water in distinctive green bottles. The shape was that of the Indian clubs Harmsworth used for exercise. Which Brand ?

A-Perrier

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