Commercial Candour.

"This is the last chance you will have of saving money by shopping at the Bon Marche." (Sale notice, Taranaki paper.)

—Patrons take warning.

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Board and Residence, by young man (student) in sporty private family, single room, handy town; terms. Write 364 Evening Post.

—Evidently wants what we would call a s(up)parting offer.

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Wanted Buy, Talking Parrot (green or grey); also Gramophone and Records, for wedding present.

—By an old flame, no doubt.

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Wanted: Employment for Self and £250. Apply 667 Evening. Post.

—£250 will be willingly employed at "Spike" office.

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"Young lady, good education, would like position in fruit or sweet shop. Write 753."

—And yet people still ask what's the use of education to women!

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"Lady who wishes to help humanity to overcome their sorrows will be pleased see anyone in trouble, anv kind. Write 147 Evening Post."

— Rather backhanded sympathy!

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