The problem of census form filling, is responsible for the following: -One old lady sought the aid of a clerk in filling up a form. “\\ T lmt_ is the length of your residence in New Zealand ?” asked the clerk. “Thirty-four feet.” was the reply. “Whatr exclaimed ail ,amazed clerk. “It s perfectly correct, young man.” came in acrid tones. “I measured the front of the house this morning with a tape measure.” And there was another l a( ly. “What is your husband s relij gious profession?” “Oh—er—lie’s a sexton!”
These are stirring times for Grocers, thanks to “ No-Rubbing Laundry Help » t h e famous labour-saver.—Adr*.
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Hokitika Guardian, 30 April 1926, Page 3
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106Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 Hokitika Guardian, 30 April 1926, Page 3
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