At this time of th e year swaggers may be seen “humping their bin'sy” on many country roads, but they appear to be mostly men who have grown tired of work and wander from, farm to farm begging a meal here and there. One •“knight of the road” accosted was a most disreputable person (says, the Hawkes Bay Herald). His beard and hair were unkempt, and h?. looked as though soap and water were absolutely foreign to him. With his blankets on one shoulder 'and a couple of tins on the other, he plodded wearily along a country road ga.st Waiohiki. An old hat was perched on his head, and a piece of woo 1 bale sacking was tied round bis waist in place of the conventional trousers, while a, torn coat was worn back to front. He just trudged along appearing to take no interest in anything. The Melbourne Ltd. are opening up very big shipments of winter goods ex steamer Ma.liia. Patrons are promised extra special values when the goods are ready for sale in a few days. — Ad'vt. SIMPLE IDEAS MAY MEAN FORTUNES. Sir Joshiah Mason, inventor of the common steel pen, made .an enormous fortune from his simple idea. You may have an idea equally marketable. Get expert advice on it—how to protect it, how to turn it into money. Henry ; Hughes, -Ltd. (Directors, W. E. Hughes and J. T. Hunter, Registered Patent Attorneys) 157, Featherston Street, Wellington. —5. Before going out in cold wet weather, take “Nazol” on sugar. This will keep coughs and colds away. Thousands use “Nazol. ,, 60 doses 19 6d. - (1)
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVI, 19 April 1926, Page 5
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