At a Girl's Mercy, or, The Fortunes of War — page 9: what you’re looking at

Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.

A delicious substitute for, and avoiding the oi eked ame effects of Tea and Coffee. VanHourews Cocon ‘BEST & GOES FARTHEST,” is THE ORIGINAL Pure Soluble Cocoa, Invented and patented in Holland and, ever since its invention, has re- mained wrequuled in solubility, agree- able taste and nutritive qualities. Easily Digested. Made Instantly. Invaluable in FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, and RATLWAY STATIONS, in the CAMP, on SHIPS, for WORKMEN (at home — and to take to their work), and I” a/l places where a refreshing and nourishing beverage is required at a moment's notice. The English high-class paper “Health” says: “Its purity is beyond question, ONCE TRIED, ALWAYS USED.” C. J. VAN HOUTEN & ZOON, Weesp-Holland. SOLD BY ALL GROCERS OF THE UNITED STATES. ASK FoR VAN HOUTEN'S, AND TAKE NO OTHER, CS (E(@) m cEomicboo