Labour legislation has advanced so far and to fast of late that it is astonishing to learn that less ihau eighty years ago one workman ‘ ha-d to take as part of his wages such a miscellaneous collection of articles as calico, ribbon, cord, an umbrella, silk handkerchiefs, foreign watches, a tea-chest, a parasol, an old mourning pall, and half a bushel of onions. The “truck system” can hardly have gone to greater lengths.—Christchurch Press. ■While Alfred the Great, for centuries past, Has slept in his tomb of rest, Old England has grown to be ever so vast, Till now she is greatest and best, nlnv her sons never have to suffer defeat, But hold their dear island secure. Their healths they can keep and coughs always beat, With Woods’ Gkeat PnrpEKiirsT Cube. THE LATEST.—Be sure and see the lovely Mercerised Goods we are now show-ing-equal to silk, but less than half the cost, Wears well.— C. Rosie & Co*
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Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 225, 30 September 1901, Page 3
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158Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 225, 30 September 1901, Page 3
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