May He Rest in Peace!
The Trader Who Never Advertised Breathes there a man with soul so dead, Who never to himself has said : "My trade of late is getting bad ; I’ll try another ten-inch ad.” If such there be, go mark him ' well; For him no bank account shall ' swell, No angels watch the golden stair To welcome home a millionaire. The man who never asks for ■’ trade : \ By local, line, or ad. displayed Cares more for rest than worldly gain, '■■■■■■: And patronage but gives him pain. Tread lightly, friends. Let no rude sound Disturb his solitude profound ; , Here let him live in calm repose, j Unsought except by raen he owes; And when he dies go plant him \ deep, " . j That nought may break his dream* t less sleep, a 1 Wherein no* glamour may dispel . The quiet that he loves so well ; j And that the world may know « its loss, ( Place on his grave a wreath of ; moss. And on a stone above i “Here lies A chump who wouldn’t advertise.” ‘ —Author Unknown.
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Te Puke Times, 18 May 1934, Page 3
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177May He Rest in Peace! Te Puke Times, 18 May 1934, Page 3
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