NEWS AND NOTES.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 September 1915, Page 8

NEWS AND NOTES.

"New Zealand is mating munitions of war that are as big a factor in the success of the army as any others. These munitions take the form of food and clothing, which are as essential as shot and shell," said Mr. C. M. Luke, president of the Central Chamber of Commerce, in Wellington recently. In a letter from the front to the Defence Minister, a prominent officer writes: "The last reinforcements (the sth) were a top-notch lot, and General Spens was highly delighted with their discipline and the course of musketry they had gone through. They left for the front in one week from landing."— Press Association. INSUKE AGAINST SUFFERING

For eighteen pence you can insure' yourself and family against any bad results from an attack of diarrhoea or dysentery. That is the price of a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy—a medicine which never fails to give relief. In severe cases the victims muat suffer intense pain before medicine can be obtained or a physician summoned. Can you afford to take the risk for so small an amount t Why not keep Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand? Sold by all chemists and storekeepers.

Sir A. Conan Dovle "pictures" armour shields pushed Forward by infantry to protect their rushes against machinegun fire. Such shields were used during the last days of the Cuban war by the United States infantry. They were the invention of the late General Roy Stone, the father of Lady Monson. The shield, hinged on high wheels, lay horizontally, and carried the impedimenta of the marching soldiers when it was not in use vertically. Moving pictures tell a story, Life's sad incidents are shown.

Joy and sorrow, laugliter, sadness, Gladness, madness, grief and moan. But the "movie" that upset me Was the cough that made me poor Faded from the screen for ever, Chased by Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. 4

Huge lobster catohes are reported on the Canadian eastern coast. The boats are taking these faster than the factories can pack them. The catch is divided over the various canning factories. One boat belonging to a well-known fleet recently took as many as 4400 fish. A resident of Esqscuminac reports that he put 9000 live lobsters, which he was unable to pack at the time, into a boat which he transformed into a cage, andsank it in t order to keep the fish alive until such time as he could use them. Writing to a friend in Oamaru (says the Mail), a gentleman at Home states, as an indication of the high cost of living caused by the war, that the purchasing power of a sovereign is equal to about 14s. Apropros of the Tailwaymen's demands referred to in our cables, it is instructive to note that a large number in the lower grades, many of who are married, receive an average of little more than £1 a week. In view of the reduced purchasing power of the sovereign therefore it is a mystery how they pay their way.

A LETTER ALL LADIES SHOULD READ. "I have used your Rexona Soap for myself and my little girl (4 years old), and I find it a great healer of Dandruff, as well as softening and promoting growth of hair, and keeping the most sensitive skin in healthy and excellent condition," writes Mrs. L. Blythe, 6 Marion-street, Caversham, Dunedin, N.Z. "Under troublesome climatic conditions, hot and cold, it has far exceeded my greatest expectations as I have used so many varieties of similar articles, but I must honestly and faithfully admit that your Rexona Soap stands unequalled above them all. I conscientiously think any lady who reads these few lines of gratitude, and gives your Rexona Soap one trial will echo my praises of its virtues."

Rexona is as sweet, wholesome and pure aa the mountain dew. To use it for the daily bath, or even to waßh the hands and face with }t, is to furnish the skin with a tonic and antiseptic of unquestionable value. Rexona Skin and Facial Soap is a refreshing, soothing, healing, antiseptic Soap, medicated on the same principle as the famous Rexona Ointment. Price, 1/0 per tablet. Obtainable everywhere. While the war has caused a widespread crusade against spirits, tobacco has been coming in for many kind words, and sicence has been adding its tribute. As long ago as IS7O, the London Lancet reported that in the French and German armies tobacco was found of great value for relieving nervous tension: "For the wounded it is probable that tobacco has slight anodyne and narcotic properties that enable the sufferer to sustain pain better during the day and. to obtain sleep at night." The present war has called forth much testimony from doctors to the same effect, and, so far as has been noted, no contrary voice has been raised. Soldiering is a hard life, and no small comforts that can be provided are grudged. Of the gifts sent to the front none have evoked moTe gratitude than pipes and tobacco, and there is little danger of their abuse.

IS ANTISEPTIC. A cut or wound is a simple thing to treat and treated properly is quickly alright, but if neglected it will sometimes lead to blood poisoning; All. wounds should be kept clean and free from dirt,' and Chamberlain's Pain Balm applied as quickly as possible. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is an antiseptic liniment, and if applied fo a cut at once will remove all. pain and cause the part to heal without leaving a scar. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers. > | A young man in Greymauth was ranting on the paucity of war news the other evening, although he had nothing to say about the quality or quantity of the liquor in his glass, says the Star. The headings in the papers were all wrong, misleading; in fact, there was no news from the front, he complained with a bumptious air. A gentleman, over the military age, who had entered the room, took tiie voting man to task. "Look here," said he, pointing to a two-column casualty list in the evening paper, "is this not news for you—has it no message —is it nothing to you that your brothers are daily giving up their all while you stay at home and complain about lack of new 3? Your place is in the trenches, where you will get news first hand from the Turkish daily bullet(ins)."

GOOD FOE ALL. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is good for any member of the family. It cures coughs of all kinds. It is composed'of things which soothe and heal without harming the most delicate tissues of the throat. It acts as easily and safely on the young as on the old. Mothers need not hesitate to give it to even the youngest child, for it is perfectly safe. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is an ideal remedy for coughs, colds, croup, whooping cough and bronchitis. Sold by all chemist? tad ftonkt»p«fr