Regularity in feeding and watering of the slock is essential if success is to be attained. A good instance of the high prices charged for clothing occurred the other day in "VVhangarei, says the Northern Advocate. A settler of the district was in a clothiey's establisenient to buy a ready-to-wear suit for his son, aged 17 years. A selection having been made and the fit and style approved, the next matter was that of payment. ''How much?" said the farmer. ''£9 17 6," smiled the provider of boys' wearing apparel. "£9 171'' exclaimed the unfortunate father, with u. smile ui' a. different character. "1 only gut £8 17 for my bale of wool. How many suits would that mako?"
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Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 596, 4 January 1921, Page 2
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119Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 596, 4 January 1921, Page 2
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