‘A would-be ’humorist, meeting a Scotsman, resolved to have a joke at Jock’s expense. “ Hello,_ Jock,” be said, “I'll give .you eight in pence for a. shilling.” "Righto,” said Jock, eager to effect’ an exchange which he thought would put him sixpence to the good, and handed over a shilling.. The other placed eight pennies in his hand. “Here, what’s this?” yelled Jock. “Eight in pence,” rejoined the humorist with a. laugh. “Not bad, eh?” “ No,” answered Jock, “ hut the shilling is!” f . ; When the weather is changeable, protect yourself from coughs and colds with ’“NAZOL.” Sixty doses for-Is 6d.—[Advt.]
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Evening Star, Issue 20024, 15 November 1928, Page 16
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100Page 16 Advertisements Column 3 Evening Star, Issue 20024, 15 November 1928, Page 16
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