The term "infantry" was first used by the Spaniards in the war wjth the Moors, to designate the bodyguard of a royal prince or "infante." There are several different aspects of tlie problem of how far coldness "car possibly get; but it is sufficient to knowthat physical research has demonstrated that 500 degrees below zero Fahrenheit is possible. At this point tlie hydrogen which takes the place of mercury in all standard air thermometers 'becomes frozen, and tlie atoms of gas exhibit no motion of any kind. This is the lowest point at present capable of .being registered. Have you bought your holiday clothes Yet? George Fowlds, Ltd., have a fine stock of everything a man needs.—(Ad.)
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Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 303, 23 December 1929, Page 10
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117Page 10 Advertisements Column 1 Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 303, 23 December 1929, Page 10
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