“BOOMERANG” BRANDI. Fragrance, Purity and Quality second to none.—“ The Lancet.” The sacred beetle of Egypt was bo called because it was considered an emblem of fertility, and is thus worshipped by the curious fellahs of that carious land. Its habit is to roll little balls in whichi its egga are hidden and bury them in .the jaoil, where they afford nputieAmeat. for the crops. - This amazingly., industrious beetle may bs seen on the road anywhere in the summer, rolling balls of . manure with great labour, ; and with instinct sufficient to call help when the path is too steep for one to do, the work.
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Lyttelton Times, Volume XCIII, Issue 10598, 6 March 1895, Page 3
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105Page 3 Advertisements Column 7 Lyttelton Times, Volume XCIII, Issue 10598, 6 March 1895, Page 3
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