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Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 21 September 1927, Page 12

AUCTIONS. N.Z. L. & M.A. CO ALEXANDER CROSS & SONS, SCOTLAND. NEW SEASON’S ROOT SEEDS. Mangolds, Carrots, Swedes, Soft Turnips, Chou Moellier, Rape, Rale, etc. Cross’ Giant Orange Globe Mangold T>OOIv your orders early for this Champion Mangold to avoid disappointment. This Mangold has secured the South Taranaki Cup for the last three years in succession for the heaviest weight per acre under official weighing. The last Cup winner had to his credit 3-8 tons per acre. Don’t forget the name when ordering— CROSS’ GIANT ORANGE GLOBE MANGOLD. SOLE TARANAKI AGENTS: New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd. II A W E R A

BREACH OF PROMISE ? An unusual "breach of promise’ ’ has just been brought to light. He is a bachelor, and a lady friend allegedly said to him: "You want a lifelong companion! I’m going to introduce you to something really sweet —to comfort you in need and give you every solace.’’ Weeks went by. "What about that girl you’re going to introduce me to?’’ he remarked. "That’s a breach of promise on your part!’’ "Girl! Didn’t you receive my present of tobacco through the post?’’ "Yes! It’s Bears’, and I’ve never had a more soothing smoke before!’’ "You’ve got a lifelong companion, as t said, and cheaper than a wife,’’ re,plied the lady friend. Only 8d an ounce. Also in handy packets, loz. 9d, 2oz, 1/6, —Advt.