A well-known Wanganui resident of generous proportions was attracted with an advertisement by an outside firm which offered suits and an extra pair of trousers at. a moderate figure. The Wanganui resident sent = his measurements along, and the tailoring firm was so startled by the figures supplied that they wrote for confirmation also stating that to fill the order would probably result in a lo~s on their part However, when the figures were verified —the waist-line was in the vicinity of a century of inches—they sent the suit and the etcetera, but notified that they were not open for a repeat order. Do your Christmas shopping early—at ftmitlx and Caughey"*. Complete stocks of suitable gift?.—(Ad)
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Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 283, 28 November 1924, Page 8
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115Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 283, 28 November 1924, Page 8
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