GERMS STEAL RIFLES Yes. germs steal rifles from the Allies. How do they do it? The Bntish Ministry of Health states that time lost through colds and flu each year is equivalent in production to 1.000.000 rifles: 3500 tanks; 1000 bombers In other words, that quantity of weapons would be produced extra “ there were no colds and 'flu. Hence their campaign against spreading diseases by coughs and sneezes, and asking the public to trap germs in their handkerchiefs. . . War production can also be assisted in New Zealand by similar methods and of course with the assistance of Baxters Lung Preserver. “Baxters is and always has been, New Zealand's most popular cough remedy and is prepared solely by the proprietors. Baxters, Ltd., Colombo st., Christchurch.
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Press, Volume LXXIX, Issue 23943, 10 May 1943, Page 6
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