A HINT TO THE MOTHER.
WONDERING WHAT BEST TO SEND TO HER SOX AT THE FRONT. To the thousands of mothers who have sons at the front,, and whose ‘tl no lights mre constantly with tllieir boy and wliat can best be sent them to make their lot easier or safeguard their health, it may not he amiss to suggest sending a bottle of Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills.
A bottle of pills may seem a n am ns. ing or unusual thing to suggest, but seriously, coulcl anything of equal size or cost be sent, that will be so necessary or useful? It is a well-known fact that the men require such a remedy. The irregular life causes the system to get out of, order, and it is this getting out of order that is responsible for such an enormous loss from sickness. The shot and shell of the enemy arc only a part of the danger the soldier’s face. To he an effective soldier, good health is far and away the most important single item. Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills are too well known to the public to waste space telling what they will do. The littlo amber bottle in which they are packed will secure them from all kinds of weather conditions and they can be carried by the men on their person at all times without inconvenience. 10,000 bottles of Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills were offered and accepted by the Australian Military authorities during the early months of the war. Prom letters received from Egypt and other advices, the gifts of these pills was highly appreciated because they met the everyday requirements, and kept the mon in perfect condition. See that a bottle of Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills is included i n any parcel being sent to a son at the front.
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Hokitika Guardian, 8 January 1918, Page 4
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