SELECTORS’ MOMENTOUS RIDE.
In giving his experiences to the press recently. Alfred Smith, selector, of Upper Taylor’s Arm, Nambucca River, N.S.W., made reference to a ride which had a marked influence on his after life. "Three days before Christmas,” he remarked, “I. was so busy unloading corn and sheep that it was night before I turned homeward. During my twelve mile ride home I caught a severe cold, which settled on my chest and developed into pneumonia. I was attacked by diarrhoea, fainting fits, extreme drowsiness, a dry hacking eough, and severe pains in the left breast. My appetite failed me, I become too weak to work as formerly.
and my heart palpitated alarmingly after the least exertion,, I took various alleged remedies but derived no benefit.. Several who ktiew of the good effects of Dr. Williatas’ pink pills recommended .them, and I began to take them. using; the second box my appetite returned and I regained some strength. Later ’on the. diarrhoea ceased,, and the drowsiness went' away. Hve boxes completely cured: me. T- am now strong and healthy; and hate been free from every symptom of pneumonia wince.” At this season is wry prevalent and should - be,guarded against. Dr. Williams’ pink pills tone the nerves, enrich the blood, and strengthen the system in such a manner that pneumonia, consumption, bronchitis, fevers, and skin diseases can be successfully resisted. They also cure ladies* ailments, loss of vital strength, paralysis, locomotor ataxia, etc. Sold by the Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co,, Wellington, three shillings per box, six boxes sixteen and six, post free,- and by- chemists and storekeepers. Sufferers should write for free instruction.
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVI, Issue I, 5 January 1901, Page 10
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273SELECTORS’ MOMENTOUS RIDE. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVI, Issue I, 5 January 1901, Page 10
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