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Opunake Times, Volume V, Issue 229, 13 November 1896, Page 4

THE “ SCOUR ” IN CALVES It is calculated, that fully 20,000 calves have, in the past, died annually in ibis Colony from the complaint known as “ Scours.” This represents a loss to the farmers of, at least, £25,000. There is no necessity for calves to die from scours, If the proper remedy is used in time. Mr Alex. Colson, of New Plymouth, so well and widely known in connection with the the stock sales of Mr Newton King, the well-known auctioneer says :—“ There is no mistake, those Scour Drenches made by Ellis, of Stratford, are a wonderful remedy. I never saw anything like them. I had some calves, the other day, lying almost dead from scour. I gave them one dose each, just off chance, hardly expecting them to live. Next day, those same calves were strong and well, and as lively as crickets. I strongly recommend every farmer to keep them by him, for i can guarantee if he uses them in time, he will never have his calves die from the Scours.” These Drenches may be obtained through all storekeepers, at Is 6d per packet, with full directions; or they will be sent free by post on receipt of the amount in postal notes from the sole manufacturer, W, A. Ellis, M.P.S., Veterinary Druggist, Stratford, The wholesale agents are Sharland and Co., Wellington and Auckland. Local agents : Newman Bros, Opunake; Wagstaff Bros, Pihama ; Blennerhassett, Otakeho; Davidson, Hawera.

TO THE ELECTORS OF TARANAKI. JJIELLOW ELECTORS,— Having received a numer-ously-signed requisition asking me to allow myself to be nominated as a Candidate for the representation of the Taranaki Electorate in Paliament, I have much pleasure in acceding to the request. I have .resided within this provincial district for upwards of 87 years, and have experienced all the vicissitudes through which its inhabitants have passed ; and 1 am therefore aware of the many difficulties they have had to face and the self-reliance they have displayed, and 1 should also have thereby learned something of the necessities of the Settlers and of those measures essential to promote their welfare. Should I be returned to Parliament, I shall endeavor to economise wherever possible, so as to bring our expenditure within our income. I feel that the Co'ony can no longer afford to borrow in order that we may enjoy the luxury of experimental legislation, or for the purpose of entering into competition with private individuals in commeicial enterprises. To quote the words ’of the late Mb Ballance : “ I maintain there should be no further borrowing, but that we should pursue a policy of self-reli-ance." I am of the same opinion, except so far as it may be absolutely essential to borrow for the purpose of opening up the country by roads and bridges. As. to Loans to Local Bodies I am strongly opposed to the seizure of the Sinking Fund, as this will entail on the ratepayers, the Colonists, the burden of the loan after they themselves have supplied money with which it should have been extinguished. I shall, if elected, co-operate with efforts similar to those which Mr McGuire has strenuously made to induce Parliament to deal fairly with the ratepayers of the New Plymouth Harbor Rating District, and to relieve them from the Harbor Rate. This can readily be done, either by compensating the Board, in money or land for the 200,000 acres of Confiscated Land, of one-fourth- of the value of which it has been deprived, or by guaranteeing a tew Loan (which can be done without any risk of loss to the Colony) in substitution of the present six per cent Loan. I think that all possible restrictions should be taken off trade, and that Custom duties should be levied for revenue purposes only, and, as far as possible, only‘on luxuries. I shall oppose any alteration of land laws that tends towards the destruction of freehold tenure of lauds already iu freehold, and should favor Crown lands being disposed of either on freehold or leasehold tenure, at the option of the applicant. I do not approve of the Government proposal to allow non-rate-payers to vote at the election of members of local bodies. I look upon it as incompatable with the duty of a Representative to surrender bis rights and those of his constituents to any person or party, and should exercise the privileges of membership uninfluenced by any other consideration than that of securing the welfare of the people. I shall take an early opportunity of meeting you at various centres, when I will go more fully into the political questions of the day, I am, Fellow Electors, Yours obediently, HY. BROWN. Polities Z Polities I TO TARANAKI CONSTITUENCY. AND GENTLEMEN,— It is my intention to again contest the Taranaki Seat at the next General Election against all comers. Yours faithfully, E, METCALF SMITH, The People’s Popular Candidate. pETTIGREW’S gUTTER And Preserve Your Digestion.