This Chinaman Knew English
At the business ports of China it is customary for the Europeans to issue what is called an "express" - i. e., a special bill printed and delivered quickly by hand, announcing the arrival of any special goods, etc. , as a means of advertí semen t. Onr friend John Chinaman at Cantón, notto be outdonein this style, issned the foiïowing epistle as an "express" last month, and which, is highly amusing: FOR SALE. Best Peppermint Oil Made From lts Really Leafs. Can Be Curable For the Siclmessea of Male, Femalo or Boy. Dizzy.- Use to put or wipe few drops on the forehead, both sides under eyebrows, noseholes and both sides the back of ears. Pever.- Wipe on the forehead and noseholes. Fit.- Wipe most to thè noseholes, and drink few drops mised with tea. Giddy.- Wipe both sidcs of forehead and noseholes. Gout or Goutswollen. - Wipe both sides of forehead, noseholes and mueh to the breast. Headache.- Wipe on the forehead and noseholes. Believe us. Chot Thoong Sung. Tai-pin Gate, Outside Brass Smith Road, Canton.
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