Jt was common rumor in Dunedin the other day t'liat Turkey, following. Bulgaria, had pulled out of the war. Tn some of the Dunedin city schools the announcement was made by the headmaster, the school flag was hoisted, the National Anthem being sung and, the children were given a Mf-holiday. The report was traced to a bookseller, who had stuck up on his window a large placard stating that "Turkey had surrendered unconditionally." He was told by a Dunedin Star reporter that this was incorrect, and that he was liable to prosecution under the war regulations, but ho persisted that his information was from a reliable source, and he was prepared to face tlic consequences. Hundreds of people made their way to the Dunedin Town Hall at 4. o'clock, in anticipation of a public announcement of the tidings, but, after remaining a few minute?, they dispersed on, being assured that tlie rumo? was premature, and that they wpujd have to wait for. a later opportunity of .i"Wfitmg: Asthma, bronchitis, sore throat fmd catarrh, Oh, what distressing afflictions they are;: Bringing anxiety, anguish and grief, Priceless the treatment that gives ua relief. All' thro'' long ages of human distress, Science i»i}d striven: in vain) for success; Until it discovered that remedy sure, Wonderful Woods' Great roppcrmir,J Cur e.l —; "NAZOiiVffir aiid Catarrh.
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Taranaki Daily News, 21 October 1918, Page 4
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220Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 Taranaki Daily News, 21 October 1918, Page 4
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