The word "sterling," as applied to moneyis said to be derived from " Easterling," "a name for the Germans who traded with England in the twelfth and' thirteenth centuries. Their money was made of singularly pure rhetal; hence "sterling" became a standard of value. The oldest Kegirneufc in the British Army is the Royal Scots, whose origin dates back almost three centuries. Possibly they are the oldest regiment in the world. In an old Scottish pamphlet it is asserted that at one time the regiment was largely armed with bows and arrows. THERE'S SOME CAUSE. When there is a tickling in tie throat you may rest assured there is some cause, probably inflammation. Take Chamberlain's Cough at once, and you will realise its quick, soothing, arid healing influence. Not only does Chamberlain's Cough Remedy reduce the inflammation, hut it also strengthens the throat, making it stronger and more able to resist diseasy.—[Advt.l
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Evening Star, Issue 15906, 11 September 1915, Page 4
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151Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 Evening Star, Issue 15906, 11 September 1915, Page 4
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