GENERAL NEWS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2252, 25 July 1908, Page 4

GENERAL NEWS.

It is a hopeful sign that some of tho Maoris ,aro prepared to go bevbnd the ideas of any Pakelin, in their zeal for the perpetuation o their ancient customs. A chief ot the Ur o worn country seriously lamented, at the Congress early this week, tho decay of the old practice of tattooing chiefs. Another .Native proposed, ns the Maoris were becoming more and more like white mon, tlio,> should bo tattooed in future, so that a Maori would bo able to recognise another of his race a mile away. MAKES SORE LUNGS YVELL Dr. Sheldon’s Now Discovery for Coughs, Colds, and Consumption is the -most wonderful discovory in modicnl scionco of tho 20th ccntui y. It is the result of over 20 years’ chemical research of one of Ainorica s most prominont physicians, Dr. L. M. Sheldon, a graduate of the' New York City and Bcllovuo University. No sufferer from Lung Troubles can afford pot to try this remedy. Unco, Is 6d and 3s. Obtainable at A. W. J. Mann’s, chemist, agent. Seventeen deaths due to phttlusis were recorded in June; five in Auckland, six at Wellington, one at Christchurch, and five at_ Dunedin. Next to hoart disease (27 crises) this was the most evident causo of death in the four chief cities. WET FEET Often result in a heavy cold, neglect of which means’ -Pneumonia or Consumption. A positive preventative of these ills is Dr. Sheldon’s New Discovery for Coughs, Colds, and Consumption. Small dose. Pleasant to take. Every bottle guaranteed. Price,, Is 6d and 3s. Obtainable at A. W. J. Mann’s, chemist, agent. Defeat is bad enough, but to know that one is unknown is rather worse. The “Melbourne Argus” incurs tho serious displeasure of the Manawatu district by stating that “the AngloWelsh team defeated Harrawatu by 12 points to 3.” DR. SHELDON’S MAGNETIC LINIMENT Will relieve at cnco Rheumatism. Lumbago, Lame Back, Cuts, Bruises, or Burns, and continued application will effect a euro in a remarkably short time. Obtainable at A. W -L Mann’s, chemist.‘agent. A resident of Naiper lias patented a- nail to secure packing-canes against pilferers. For heavy eases the nail is driven through a strap of liropiron, and owing to its pee.nl ar formation cannot be removed, the l.id of the cases being 'held secure. 1 For lighter eases woven wire may be used, and for this a f]>eeia.l nail :s suppl ed, or a. delicately-pointed nail may be driven direct into the wood. DEATH RATE DECREASED. The “Chicago Tribune,” in a recent article on what medical science has been able to accomplish for the benefit of humanity, drew particularattention to tho one great fact that stands pre-eminent in tho light of reliable statistics, viz., that the deathrate of the world lias, through its agency, been positively decreased. One of the chief factors in this decrease is the marvellous success, which is now-a-days attained by the treatment of that fatal typo of disease classified under tho heading of “Lung Troubles.” This is accomplished by the use of Dr. Sheldon’s New Discovery for Coughs, Colds’ and Consumption. Modern medicines _ can point to no more marvellous achievement that the perfecting of this grand, unfailing, snecific cure,' which can be relied on to save the lives of all who take it in time. Guaranteed to cure, or money back. Price, Is 6d and 3s. .Obtainable at A. W. J. Mann’s chemist, agent.