An instance of the careful methods of records that have gradually evolved in the Base Records Office, Defence Department, was brought under the Wellington Post's notice recently. The inquiry bureau of a certain institution rang up asking the Base Records Office if they could locate a soldier of the Expeditionary Forces named Brown. The only clue given was: "Probable next-of-kin, sister named Clarke, England." In ten minutes the information was supplied, the man named being a returned soldier located in a New Zealand hospital. "How use iJoth brood a habit."' —Shakespeare. Many families invariably use Baxter's Lung Preserver as a remedy for coughs, colds and bronchial troubles. They know it is not wise to experiment when such dangers are prevalent. After a test of over half a century, "Baxter's" still prevails as the sure cure for chest complaints, sore throats and similar ailments. Besides, its value as a tonic cannot be over-esti-mated. Get a big Is lOd bottle to-day fl'om any Chemist or Storekeeper.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXX, Issue 50, 2 June 1916, Page 5
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164Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXX, Issue 50, 2 June 1916, Page 5
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