B.C. 2250. ANCIENT LAWS OF BABYLON. The laws of Khammurabi, King of Babylon about B.C. 2250, regarding the Bale of inferior wines were extremely severe. Finjes were unheard of. The penalty for the sale of wines of inferior quality or short measure was the loss of lamb or life. - It is the excellence of the quality of John lieid's wines that has gained for John Reid and Co., Ltd., the high esteem, the firm now enjoys. John Reid's Tawny Port is an excellent imported Porti of epteUdid quality. The price is 60s per dozen, including freight by either rail or steamer if cash with order. As an invalid Port this win* l is unsurpassed. Order from John Reid and Co., Ltd. Established 1869, 43 Fort Street, Auckland. Complete wine and spirit price list on request.Advf,
Ladies are actually saving pounds, on their winter things; they tell us ■ this daily. You can prove it. We are selling it for less—Warrens, Sttfsmd Arcade, 3rd. Floor* •
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18689, 21 April 1924, Page 5
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