The word "bunkum" is derived from Buncombe County, in North Carolina, United States, one of whose representatives in Congress was addicted to speechmaking intended merely to deceive. "Diddler" is derived from Jeremy Diddler, one of the characters in "Raising the Wind," a farce by James Kenney, produced in 1803. A special suit purchase. English and colonial worsted suits, including some in navy indigo dye; sizes 21 to 7, usually £5 5/ to £6 6/," during sale at C 9/6.— Fowlds 5 Winter Sale.—(Ad.) Troubled with influenza? Try "Nazol," the proved remedy. 60 doses 1/6, 120 doses 2/6. All chemists and stores. (Ad.)
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Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 162, 11 July 1930, Page 12
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102Page 12 Advertisements Column 3 Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 162, 11 July 1930, Page 12
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