A Dum-‘di-u resident, who is interesrhrci in rubber-growing in the l\lul-ay Sizltos, and who has recently retumed’ from the }:‘.:lst, states that the rice crap in both Java and Siam has been a voxnparative failure for the past two yozns, and that many rubber growers have been compelled to reduce their labour force, nd: being able to obtain .<ul’fici<mf rice to feed the natives usually employed. This is having a. serious effect on the rubbel'—gl'owing inJushy. A When Betty Brown first came to town She had but onewplain gingham g‘o»wn, But now she’s Eh-aped in crepe-de-chine _ And lolls back in her limdusine. She’g married to anmillionaire, And cherished with the greatest care. In winter months of course, she’s sure To have her Woods’ Great Peppere mint Cure.
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Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3503, 15 June 1920, Page 5
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127Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3503, 15 June 1920, Page 5
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