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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XLV, Issue 10349, 12 March 1925, Page 2

THE PRESENT EPIDEMIC. PREVENTIVE MEASURES. It is the duty of every parent and every citizen to do the utmost to stamp out this epidemic that is causing untold suffering amongst the children. And as it seems inpossible to cure Infantile Paralysis, the only alternative is prevention. Doctors agree that in the first instance the germs of the disease attack the mucous membranes, and are then absorbed into the system. If the mucous membranes of all children can be impregnated against the germs, then the Infantile Paralysis Epidemic will soon be only an unpleasant memory. The surest method of rendering the throat and nasal passages safe against infection is to administer “Pulmonas at frequent intervals. “Palmonas” are pastilles, which when placed in the mouth give off antiseptic vapours of a •very powerful nature. With every breath these protective vapours are drawn into ' all parts of the mucous membranes. “Pulmonas” are already well-known as the most efficacious protection against the germs of such diseases as catarrh, asthma, bronchitis, influenza, colds, etc. „ . , Obtainable from Chemists everywhere.—Advt. * a

Accidents to the staff of one British railway increased from 2291 during January to September, 1923, to 2591 during tho same period last year. It is estimated that there are 100,000 radio i;eceiving sets in the homes of Canadians. The number of receiving licenses sold during last year was 31,609. It will undoubtedly bo good news to many of our readers to know that a visit is shortly to ho niado to this distriot by Madame Menere, the wellknown furrier of Christchurch. We understand that; Madame Menere will be bringing -with her some beautiful furs which have just arrived from the Fashion Furriers in London, Pans, ana New York.—J4vt.