Shades of departed philosophers, grieve not. We will not harrow your feelings again. SORRY, AESOP, OLD BOY - - a Upon a time, saith Aesop, lived a certain Commercial Traveller who dealeth extensively in the Raiment of Men, and who was very wide Between the Ears. And when the Alarums sounded, he visited this one and that one, and saith unto them, “Behold! In.my Business House are many garments, but this will not always be so. For on a certain day, supplies shall diminish apace, and not so far hence, either. So in for thy chon an thou desircst to remain beloved by thy customers.” ©But there were some who mocked, saying. “Hooey” and “Bull,” and such unkind words. “Thou lookest,” said they, “only to the putting of a fat commission in thine pocket, and to that end doth attempt to cause the breeze to blow upwards around us with tall tales.” And they heeded him not. ©But others whose Domes contained else than Solid Ivory lent him their ear, for to them had come similar thoughts. And they bought of his wares with abandon, stocking themselves even to the Ears. ©And thus did they, because of their forethought, become honoured by their fellows. For such is the way of men that they desire their wants to be satisfied. ©Reap thou the results of their sowing, O my Brethren, by calling very rapidly for thy Winter Garments upon BULLICK- . - . BLACKMORE Lt de QUEEN STREET--MASTERTON
YOU DON’T CATCH COLDS— Colds catch you! Catch you napping, your resistance lowered—perhaps no Baxter’s Lung Preserver- in the house. Be on your guard —always keep "Baxter’s” handy. "Baxter’s” has been New Zealand’s best safeguard against coughs, colds, sore throats and bronchial ailment for 80 years. “Baxter's” is very palatable and quickly effective Children love it. Sold by all grocers and chemists. Prepared by Baxter’s. Ltd., Colombo Street, Christchurch. 2
CARE OF THE HANDS. A little “ANTIKRAK’ rubbed dailj into the hands prevents roughness, redness and chapping. Rapidly heals deep skin cracks. After gardening and washing, “ANTIKRAK” acts like a charm. Prices, 1/-, 2/-. 3/6 and 5/6 jar. -J. V. Gordon, M.P.S., Dispensing Chemist, Cosy Theatre Building, Masterton.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 25 June 1943, Page 5
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