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“NO HANDKERCHERS.” THE KING’S DILEMMA. Human nature changes little as can be seen from this passage from Pepys s Diary- “I was witnes to a horrid l-ateing which Mr Ashburnham, as one of the grooms of the King’s Bedchamber did give him for want of linen for the’ King’s person; which he swore was not to be endured, and that the King, his father, would have hanged his Wardrobeman should he have been served so, the King having at this day no handkerchers.” Thus one cold caused much consternation in the royal household —just as it might to-day in any home when there is no Baxters Lung Preserver to be found. To-day there is always an SOS for “Baxters” from both old and young, who have learned that this rich, warm, soothing compound gives quick relief for every cough or influenza cold. Be prepared for an urgent call for “Baxters,” the most reliable specific with its famous tonic action. Three sizes, Is 6d, 2s 6d and the extra large 4s 6d size that most mothers find best, —Advt.

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Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 16, 16 December 1937, Page 9

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Page 9 Advertisements Column 3 Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 16, 16 December 1937, Page 9

Page 9 Advertisements Column 3 Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 16, 16 December 1937, Page 9