A HINT TO THE SISTER.
-WONDERING WHAT BEST TO SEND TO HER BROTHER AT THE FRONT. To the thousands of sisters who have brothers at the front and whose thoughts are constantly with them, and what can best be sent them to make their lot easier or safeguard their health, it may not be amiss to suggest sending a bottle of Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills. A bottle of pills may seem an amusing or unusual thing to suggest, but seriously, could anything of equal size or cost bo sent that will be so useful? It is a well-known fact that men require such a remedy. The irregular life causes the system to get out of order that, is responsible for such an enormous loss from sickness. The shot and shell of the enemy are only a part of the danger the soldier’s fa'ce. To be 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 little 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. From loiters received from Egypt and otlier advices the gifts of these pills was highly appreciated because they met the everyday requirements and kept the men in perfect condition. See that a bottle of Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills is included in any parcel being sent to a brother at the front.
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Hokitika Guardian, 17 October 1918, Page 4
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290A HINT TO THE SISTER. Hokitika Guardian, 17 October 1918, Page 4
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