At Sotheby’s locks of hair of three famous men were sold. The first Jock, that of Milton, realised only 555, Dean Swift’s was even less prized, only 3os being paid for it, while a lock from Dr Johnston’s head fetched Only 30s. The police force of the Kirith Paris Arrondissement boasts a policeman named Cosfy whoso powers of calculation are attracting the attention of the scientific world. The moment ho hears a spoken phrase ho is able to tell the number of letters it contains. Ho takes no time for reflection, and says he does not even heed to think, the calculation being automatic. -Mid the strife of political parties, .And the struggle for office and sway, 'Tis consolin' to.find one conviction en- , shrined In the homes of Australia to-day. 'Tis a faith OIL experience founded. A belief which through all will endure. A bliss to possess such a boon, in distress As Woods’ Groat Peppermint Cure.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8784, 14 July 1914, Page 4
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157Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8784, 14 July 1914, Page 4
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