One Hears—
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That in these days of traffic congestion, even angelic drivers could do with rubber wings That if it were made legal, a good transmission brake would solve many of our hand-brake problems.
That judging by the way goods are slung about at railway stations it is porters and loaders (not sailors) who don't care. .
That the Green Triangle gang of Dick Barton fame is, not connected with Greenslades, of Exeter, although this coaching firm use such a sign. Of Hands across the sea.
Of an offer of 2s. 6d. for individual copies' of this journal.
That a coat of bright paint may conceal, but does not eliminate, rust.
Of someone saying that he's all in favour of the return of " brandied " spirit.
That, strange as it may seem, many "pick-ups" have been properly introduced.
Of a housewife saying: "Clothing manufacturers run buses? Then let's hope they'll stop running ladders."
That where wholesalers are cut out by direct buying from abroad, purchase tax is now being charged on what they would have had if they had had it.
That this tax is also being charged on postage included in a price.
That, at this rate, shop-window gazers will soon be called upon to pay entertainment tax.
That a B.R.S. quotation for moving an exceptional load was almost four times that of a free haulier who is believed to have made a reasonable profit.