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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1644, 30 November 1916, Page 1

1074 lII® 4? wilt m sms on Edison said: “The wastefulness of commerce is one of our weakest spots.” Few realise how deadly true this is. It would cost little to live if we could eliminate all waste from this world of ours. That, of course, is impossible, but have you ever stopped to think how much can be saved by intelligent thought ? Many retailers fail while doing business on a 30 % margin of profit, while Banks can grow rich on 6%. Some" of the great American Meat Canneries have made millions on 3 cents profit on the dollar ; that is, 3 per cent. One of the greatest advances made in modern times is the plan of letting the consumer come direct to the wholesale merchant, thus eliminating the heav}' double retail expenses. Don’t Pay 10/- to the Retailer when Onr Price is 5/11. Our BIG General Wholesale Catalogue of Grocery, Hardware, Implements, Jewellery, Drapery, Boots, Saddlery, Furniture, etc., is FREE. If you have one, use it; if you haven’t, write to-day. It’s yours without obligation. See the low freights to your town on the front pages. (THERE’S A REASON FOR OUR WONDERFUL GROWTH], 102 LAIDLAW LEEDS (Our Guarantee : Satisfaction or money back.) SUPPLIERS OF EVERYTHING IN THE WIDE WORLD DIRECT TO YOU AT WHOLESALE PRICES. WHOLESALE MERCHANTS Warehouse—Corner of Hobson and Wyndham Sts., Auckland.

THE FOXTON CASH BAKERY. THE best quality of white and brown bread delivered all parts of the town and district. : : UP-TO-DATE AFTERNOON TEAROOMS. Small goods and confectionery—the best in town. Artistic wedding and birthday cakes made to order. SUPPERS may be obtained every night. Ham and eggs, fish and chips, hot pies and light refreshments. M. E. PEKREAU, BAKER & CONFECTIONER. E. P. OSBORNE I AND CO., UNDERTAKERS, Avenue Road, Foxton. I CHARGES. from £1 10/-; Youths, from £2 10/-; Adults, from £3 15/". Polished and Unpolished Coffins in Stock. MOUNSEY & CO., AUCTIONEERS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS AND GENERAL SALESMEN. HAVE decided to open a branch of their business in Foxton, .?*> i have arranged to hold monthly sales at Mr Nye’s coal yards. The first sale will take place on MONDAY, the 30th October, commencing at I p.m., and the Auctioneers will be pleased to receive entries m live and dead stock of every description. Correspondence invited, prompt settlements. JNO. MOUNSEY, Auctioneers.

A. de LUEN & CO. LADIES’ AND GENTLEMEN’S TAILORS. j The Square - Palmerston n | SUITS FROM £4 4s od. COSTUMES FROM £4 10s Od. A representative of the firm will call on you with samples upon the receipt of a postcard. FIT, STYLE AND WORKMAN SHIP GUARANTEED. H. G. PATTERSON, PHARMACEUTICAL AND VETERINARY CHEMIST, MAIN STREET - FOXTON. PRESCRIPTIONS dispensed day or night. Purest drugs obtainable only used. A full stock of druggist’s sundries and patent medicines. EYESIGHT TESTED and Spectacles to suit all sights supplied. Teeth carefully extracted. VETERINARY WORK A SPECIALITY Night Bell. Telephone No. . Agent for the Alliance Fire and Marine Assurance Coy., Ltd. LICENSED TO SELL STAMPS. GENTLEMEN ! Now is the time to order your new RIDING BREECHES A. HEASMAN, TAILOR, MAIN STREET has anticipated your wants and has a large assortment of the latest materials to select rom. ALSO THE NEW SEASON’S SUITINGS. Inspection Invited.

MESDAMES HENDERSON & CUNNINGHAMS, FRUITERERS, CONFECTIONERS & CATERERS. HAVE re-commenced business in premises next to Mr Healey’s Pharmacy. The choicest English and Colonial confections stocked. The choicest Island fruit always on hand. A commodious and well-lighted SUPPER ROOM for the convenience of patrons. Fish and Grill Suppers a Speciality. n CHRISTMAS FOOT-WEAR! T° enjoy the Christmas Holidays it is essential to have neat and comfortably fitting Boots and Shoes. You cannot do better than gratify your taste and ensure your comfort than by selecting your footwear from my well-selected stock of ENGLISH, AMERICAN & COLONIAL GOODS. The Prices are right and satisfaction is guaranteed. Call and inspect. E. T. BETTY, BOOT AND SHOE IMPORTER. I Local Agent for His Master's Voice Gramaphone. Just the instrument to delight I the family for the festive season. Call and hear the latest records. 1 To prevent a cold “getting hold of you,” take NAZOL on sugar, or inhale it at intervals. Its effects are simply marvellous -*4