Merle Leland Youngs (December 2, 1886 – October 8, 1958) was the manufacturer of

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. He was

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, treasurer and director. He was one of the first to advertise condoms to pharmacists and doctors. The brands were sold to Charlie Chrisman and in 2001 to

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Biography

He was born on December 2, 1886 in

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. He died on October 8, 1958.

References

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