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Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 272, 4 May 1917, Page 3

The new form of disease prevalent among potatoes in Pukekohe, previously referred to in these columns, ha 9 been receiving the attention of O-overnment officials, who are of the opinion that the wet season and the ravages of the potato moth are to some extent responsible for the scourge. Biological investigations are now in progress. Attention is drawn to advts. in thi issue relative to two sales to be conducted next week in Pukekohe by Messrs J. T. Stembridge and Co. On Wednesday, on behalf of Mr R. H Aspden, who is going into camp, his confectionery stock and trade appliances, together with his household furniture, will be submittei to auction at his residence in Harris Street. On Thursday the household furniture and effects of Mrs Gibson, who is giying up housekeeping by reason of her ill-health, will be sold at her residence in Manukau Road,

At yesterday's meeting of the Franklm County Council it was unanimously resolved to contribute the sum of £IOO to the Y.M.C.A.'s war appeal fund. All the members concurred in recognising the good work the Y.M.C.A. was doing and it was felt that as the contribution only represented sixpence per head of ratepayers the Council's action would meet with cordial public approval.

There's never a rod in "The Land of Nod." And no need of a flagellant there, For no sweet babe could refuse to be good In a kingdom so peaceful and fair There are rows and rows of pretty pink toes In that realm where no sorrows endue: And the guardian fates, I>v its groat gates, Give VVoods'Great Peppermint Cure.

FOR SALE. Central Private Hotel Lease and Goodwill, Central Private Hotel, Wainku, as a going concern. Everything at valuation Well furnished and fully equipped Apply J. H. HAWES, Central Private Hotel, Waiuku. BLACKLEG. An officer will he in attendance at the following centres and dates for the purpose of Inoculating Calves against Blackleg. FOR MAY. BOMBAY Mr G. Swetraan's Farm, Saturday •' PA PA RATA Messrs Rude! Bros.' Farm, Saturday HAPPY VALLEY —Mr G. Ross's Farm, Saturday MERCER Messrs Glass Bros' Yard, Monday 7 W. R. BROWN, 1-594 Inspector of Stock