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Hokitika Guardian, 22 March 1927, Page 1

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“THIS SICKNESS DOTH AFFECT THE VERY LIFE-BLOOD OF OUR ENTERPRISE. -Shakespeare. Even a simple cold may strike a mighty blow at the foundation of your physical health. It is wise to take no chances and always keep handy a bottle of Baxter’s Lung Preserver. “Baxter’s,” as well as being an excellent tonic, is invaluable for coughs, colds, and all throat, chest, and lung affections. Rich, warming, and soothing. and never fails to give relief. AH chemists and stores sell “ Baxter’s.” Generous-sized bottle 2s. 6d.; family size 4s. 6d.—Advt.

SMYTH-PIGOTT DIES. LONDON, March 21. Smyth-Pigott has died at the Spaxton Agapemenc from influenza. He ■trill ho buried in the grounds, where the founder, Brother Prince, is interred. The inmates refuses to admit his death, as they x>rofess to believe that their “Messiah” lives forevermore. Smyth-Pigott’s two sons and daughter by Sister Ruth, who was the chief of the “Messiah’s” “soul-wives,” were at Spaxton at the time of his death, together with Sister Ruth and also Smyth-Pigott’s lawful wife. Latterly Smyth-Pigott had turned to spiritualism, his services being converted into seances. OPERATION IN A STORM. LONDON. March 20. The heroic efforts of three doctors aboard the steamship American Trade, saved the life of a seaman named Dunn and alleviated the sufferings of many other persons who were injured when a terrific sea struck the ship in midAtlantic, flinging the passengers and crew against the railings and the bulkheads. Despite the ship’s rolling and plunging, the doctors performed a hazardous two-hour operation upon Dunn, afterwards setting the limbs and binding up the injuries of the others. No fatalities resulted.