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Marlborough Express, Volume XLII, Issue 101, 30 April 1908, Page 5

It is stated that ■ the "coupon" system, brought into operation by the master bakers of Palmerston North a few weeks ago, has not been nearly so satisfactory there as the initiators of the scheme had hoped for Some member? of the Master Bakers Association in that town have ilready found that "coupons" do not make for the general advancement of 1 trade, and they now announce a reduction m the price of the 21b loaf from 4d to 3d for cash. In some cases the bread is being delivered for 3d. There seems to be an inclination on the part of some of the bakers to abandon the "coupon system" entirely in -favour of "cash on the naii because housewives display a decided disinclination to purchase the littie tickets, or, as they say, " pay tor their goods in advance." - Their argument is that their husbands are not paid in advance, _ For Bronchial Coughs take Woods' -. Cure. Is 6d and ts. od. •