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Manawatu Herald, 19 December 1896, Page 3

jS Re- bttt«r proof lo needed to convince tho Public H of th« excellent qualities and virtue* of Wolfe's K M Stknaiip* than the fatt that it has been 8 S SO !*>n libra the pablie. g

•• IMITATION is the SINCEREST FLATTERY." The articles moat imitated are CLEMENTH TONIO and FLETCHER'S PILLS. WHY? BECAUSE they have the best reputation and are most in demand by the public, consequently, every dishonest trader tries to trade on their fame and renown. It is really wonderful that the Australian people are so slow to see the troth as regards the unscrupulous quacks and oharlatana who prey on the credulity of the Australian public. Scarcely a week ever passes bat what the press exposes the barefaced and shameful practices of some of these harpies, yet, in face of all they seem to thrive, and the paper who hounds them down most ; thrives ;f attest on their advertisements and craoks ohampagne over each balance-sheet. Clements Tonic and Fletcher's Pills have never yet stooped to deception and nmrepressntation. They are scientific therapeutical agents, and evidence as to their value can be found in every district, and such being the case it is unnecessary to further extol their virtues.

FJOXTON BOBOUGH COUNCIL. Notice is hereby given that ten per cent will be added to all the Kates of the current year unpaid by the 80th January next THOS. F. GIBSON, Town Clerk. 19th December, 1896.