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Cromwell Argus, Volume XVII, Issue 835, 14 April 1885, Page 3

Messrs Hislop, Hutchison, and Lord Readhaven will be candidates for the Oamaru seat in the House of Representatives, rendered vacant by the transference of Mr Shrimski to the Upper House. The Union Steam Ship Company have been addressed by both the Victorian Government and the Admiral in charge of the Australian station with a view to the purchase of the Rotomahaua for a fast patrol boat, but as yet no definite arrangement has been come to. Poverty and Suffering. —“l was dragged down with debt, poverty and suffering for years, caused by a sick family and large bills for doctoring, which did them no good. I was completely discouraged, until one year ago, by the advice of my pastor, I procured Hop Bitters and commenced their use, and in one month we were all well, and none of us have seen a sick day since ; and I want to say to all poor men you can keep your families well a year with American Co.’s Hop Bitters for less than one doctor’s visit will cost you. I know it.”—A Working Man. Read. At this season it may interest many persons who desire to propagate geranium plants to learn that the secret of success in the striking of geranium cuttings is to select strong and stout cuttings, making a clean horizontal cut With a sharp knife just below a joint; to lay the prepared cuttings on the grass in the full blaze of the sun for two or three hours, which absorbs all surplus moisture, and reduces the chances of rotting to a minimum ; and to plant the cuttings firmly, so as to exclude the air. Water immediately after planting, and place the boxes or plants in the sunlight, covering with any material during the night to keep the dew away from thorn. Bo very sparing with water, and endeavor to keep the foliage dry. These simple directions will enable the most humble cottager to keep ami multiply a stock of geraniums.