NEWS IN BRIEF.

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LVII, Issue 10146, 8 August 1929, Page 3

NEWS IN BRIEF.

First Aid for coughs, colds, influenza. Tho first patent for rollers skates was granted to Robert John Tyers, fruiterer of Piccadilly, on April 22 1823. Scores cf successful dairy farmers attribute their success to the wonderful time and labour saving implements for which we are agents. All sold on easy terms. Ask us about them. —Guinness Bros. During the first five months of the year the total tax receipts in France exceeded th© Budget estimate by £20,675,000. For all motor tyres at keenest prices, see Christian and Co. A first edition copy of Grays Elegy (1751), reaslised £1340 at Sotheby’s recently. Tho Electric Renovator for freshening up the old and stained garments. A great cloth cleaner. —J. Wrigley, Chemist. * The Admiralty has prohibited the us© of patent cigarette lighters in ships carrying aircraft. For indigestion and flatulence, take a course of the Special Digestive Mixture. Excellent results are assured. —J. Wrigley, Chemist. * A sudden storm recently is estimated to have cost Lancashire pigeon fanciers not less than £12,000. Special Fruit Laxative. The ideal laxative for children. Pleasant and effective. — J. Wrigley, Chemist. * A bluetit was found sitting on 12 eggs in a nest in a letter-box at Moulescombc, Brighton, England. Tor Couchs and Colds never fails. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. The whole village of Candon, France, has been destroyed by a fire which broke out in. an outbuilding of a farm.