Pioneer X ray specialist Hall Edwards's amputation and trial
London reports on John Hall Edwards of Birmingham, a leading early Rontgen ray physician who endured severe X ray dermatitis. His left arm was amputated after bone infection, with the right hand at risk. The piece notes his service in the South African War, his role as radiographer to Birmingham General Hospital, and calls for a public testimonial.
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London
John Hall-Edwards
Birmingham
Edwards
Hall Edwards
Hatl Edwards
W. C. Egelholt
Chicago
Birmingham General Hospital
Queen’s Orthopedic and Spinal Hospitals
Princess Louise
Warwick
Weellington
Be Somebody Somewhere by Canon Dawson
The excerpt urges readers to aim high and become someone meaningful through hard work. It argues envy hinders ambition, equality of worth, and the reward of mastery, concluding that money follows those who deserve their wage and should be pursued in moderation.
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Eyjyy
Canon Dawson
England
Coupon Value Debate Sparks Local Shopping Quip
Residents debate whether coupons are worth the price with phrases like I ant and do eo appearing in a regional exchange. The remark labeled Abbey's disharmony signals playful mistrust over discount tactics.
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Abbey
Frootoids Claims and Cures Across Many Ailments
The public shows growing trust in Frootoids for rapid relief from headaches liver issues and digestion problems. Advertises potency claims against congestion blood poisoning and apoplexy and urges use over ordinary aperients. Distributed by W G Hearne Victoria with 72 tablets per bottle priced 1 shilling 6 pence.
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Recalled For Sixty Years
An elderly note recalls keeping Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for six decades and a father’s praise that it saved a life when the speaker was very young.
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Ayer
Credit tensions rise in Auckland shops over cash only sales
Enquiries reveal tradespeople in Auckland resent the credit system. Bakers push cash on delivery while butchers report customers owing 10 to 30 pounds. some shoppers shop on credit reckoning. Suburban shops warn credit harms families and books show only about half of accounts are settled.
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Auckland
Auckland tram inquiry urged over brakes and safety
The Auckland Electric Tramways Union seeks a public inquiry into tram brake safety. The secretary wrote to Sir Joseph Ward urging an impartial commission to inspect the rolling stock after the B Paul coroner verdict and calls for up to date brakes, air or magnetic, to protect public safety.
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Auckland
Auckland Electric Tramways Union
Joseph Ward
B. Paul
Auckland” “Electric
Christchurch
Wellingon
Empire Day Shooting Sparks Intercolonial Interest
In Wellington on Empire Day interest grows in the intercolonial rifts shooting trophy. New Zealand life clubs plan to compete while Colonel Collins of the New Zealand Rifle Association pushes for wide Dominion entry. A potential issue is entry by the New Zealand France Force Rifle Association due to membership rules and spreading shooters across distant ranges.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Collins
New Zealand Rifle Association
Dominion
New Zealand France Force Rifle Association
Trentham
Grass seed fraud shocks Auckland farmers at meeting
At the Auckland Agricultural Association session, president J Massey warned of large imports of inferior grass seed. Arthur Yates and Co. tested a cocksfoot sample showing 57 percent genuine seed and 7 percent ryegrass with the rest waste. Bob Hall noted serious pure seed issues in the north. Massey urged government analysis and action.
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Auckland
Auckland Agricultural Association
J. Massey
Yates
Messr
Arthur Yates and Co
Robert Hall
Massey
Department of Agriculture
Desperate Debater M H R Jinks Quenches Cough
The passage mocks M H R Jinks as he quaffs drugs to cure his cough and predicts he will soon need two coffins. It notes his use of Woods Peppermint Cure and ridicules his debating prowess and loud rhetoric.
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Jinks
M.H.R
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HU. H. Bonnington
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