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An" agent for one of the large jewellery stores in Cincinnati was canvassing a section of the over-the-Rhinc district, endeavoring to sell an eight-day clock. 'My dear sir,' he said, to. a portly German, 'this is a remarkable clock. Not only is it beautifully -finished, but it is a perfect timepiece. Why, it runs for eight days without winding.' The German opened his eyes at this, and gazed solemnly at the clock. 4 You say it run eight day vidout vinding?' he inquired ol the agent. ' Veil, dat is e;n gut clock ; but if it run eight days vidout vinding, den how long vill it run yen you do wind it?'
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New Zealand Tablet, 22 October 1908, Page 38
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112HEIN New Zealand Tablet, 22 October 1908, Page 38
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