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Five Pounds For Nothing. An Advertising Idea Worth Investgating. V R OM 26th July, until Coronation of a bottle of Wilton's Old English Cough Lmctus will be entitled to £5 if the conditions are complied with The Linctus may be bought from any chemist or storekeeper, or at my Drug Store Hctel c€ *' opposite the Boyal Oak On Saturday, 9th August, Coronation Day, a man will parade the city carrymg in his pocket (£5) five sovereigns. Ihe first individual who asks him the question "HAVE YOU WILTON'S OT n ENGLISH COUGH LINCTTJS?" a^d at the tame of asking the question ia able to show a wrapper taken from a bottle of Wilton's Old English Cough Linctus, will receive the five sovereigns at once. The identity of the individual is not known to any one except myself, and the greatest oare will be taken to maintain the secret. If it so happens) that no one claims the money under the conditions named, the Five Pounds will be presented to the Veterans Home now being promoted by His -Excellency. If, on the other hand, the money is claimed in the street, the successful claimant will be required to furnish name and address, which will be posted up on my sihop window. The man with the Fiver will begin his walk at 11 a.m. on Saturday, 9th August (Coronation Day). He will begin at any point, and will remain about the city until 9.30 p.m. There is no fee deposit, or cost of any kind. You buy the Linotus where you like at the ordinary retail prices, la 6d and 2s 6d. Plainly put, lam giving away Five Sovereigns in a novel way because I want a good advertisement for my Old English. Linctus. You'll find the Linctus a splendid remedy for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Sore Throat Hoarseness, Whooping Cough, and all affections of the throat and lungs. GEO. W. WILTON, Chemist, 3, Cuba-street.

SEEING IS BELIEVING ! Therefore come and see the bright little Jeweller's Shop in Cuba Street, and HAVING SEEN YOU MUST BELIEVE That it is the best place in town for JEWELLEEY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. JManufactuung in all its branches. Repairs a Speciality. Countiy Orders Promptly Attended To. F. E. COOPER, WATCHMAKER AND MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, 22, CUBA STREET.

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Free Lance, Volume III, Issue 110, 9 August 1902, Page 23

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Page 23 Advertisements Column 3 Free Lance, Volume III, Issue 110, 9 August 1902, Page 23

Page 23 Advertisements Column 3 Free Lance, Volume III, Issue 110, 9 August 1902, Page 23

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