How New Zealand Deals with Drink
London publishes Sir Robert Stout's article on temperance in New Zealand, noting alcohol regulation as a pressing social problem. He cites licensing experiments in farming districts, church-led temperance drives, and economic waste from beverages, with discussion of the new licensing bill and its market impact.
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London
New Zealand
Robert Stout
The
Chronicle
Robert Bays
Tven
England
Sir Robert Stont
Cintha
Ashburton
Mataura
Scotland
Ireland
Wainpu
Canterbury
Dominion
London Correspondent
Evening Test
Unrest and Wealth Clash in American Society
A London observer notes rising discontent across America as wealth concentrates and labor seeks its due. The piece argues material excess, unemployment, and ignored promises fuel a drift toward revolt and social tension amid the nation’s economic structure.
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London
America
Early Daylight Saving Bill Moves Time Forward
An English parliamentary proposal by Mr Robert Pearce to advance standard time by 20 minutes on four Sundays in April and retract it on four Sundays in September aims to create a nation of early risers. Proponents claim 210 extra daylight hours yearly with substantial artificial light savings, but critics foresee widespread practical chaos across workers and nobility alike.
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House of Commons
Robert Pearce
William Willett
Sloane Square
British Isles
Cure Your Rheumatism Rheumo Excerpted Letter
Rheuma the remedy for rheumatism gout sciatica lumbago and related diseases is praised as saving sufferers. Mr H F Janning of Feilding writes July 1907 that Rheumo brought great relief and he recommends it to others. Available in stores and chemists at prices 2d 6d and 40 6d.
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H. Frauuine
Feilding
H F Janning
Heumo
Walrongor
N.Z
E Fleet
Bellamy's
Flemington Presbyterians Induct Rev. Brown
The Flemington Presbyterian Church filled for the induction of Rev. Jos. A. Brown who leaves Greytown North Island after eight years. Leaders and ministers spoke on Christ’s pre-eminence, loyalty, and church duties as the new pastor begins his work. A tea followed and an after meeting featured remarks, gifts, and musical performances.
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Flemington Presbyterian Church
Jos. A. Brown
Greytown
Wairarapa
G. B. Ingla
A. Begz
Rakaia
J. J. Bates
Lyttelton
W. Hain
Mayfield
Tt. Blair Ghome
A. Begg
Begg
Christ
Jesus
God
Fle
Jesus Christ
GT. Inglis
Brown
Hain
Mr Brown
North Island
Flemington
Plemington
Mr Hain
Inglis
Bates
Solemon
Misses Bell
Johinstone
McKay
Jamieson
M. Bond
Taylor
Walshe
G. B. Inglis
J. C. Paterson
B. G. Fox
Tinwald
J. A. Brown
Mr Bates
W. Standage
A. Bags
Robert Gilmour
G. Inglis
Gibbs
Irvine
Greer
Parker
Watson
W. Miller
Osborne
W. Anderson
Ashburton Sports Association Meeting Notes
The Ashburton Sports Association held a meeting to note the death of Mr David Thomas and extend condolences to his family. Proposals covered lease form corrections, a dressing-room dispute with Busby Union, a Rugby Union close day application, Empire Day discussion with no action, and instructions to sue the Cash Dueling Club. Accounts of £21 4s were approved.
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Ashburton Sports Association
Messrs
P. H. Cox
F. B. Robilliard
J. Brown
T. Norris
C. Mathews
P. L. Orr
F. F. Cheat
David Thomas
Thomas
Sports Association
Robilliard
Busby Union
Two Guineas
Busby
Cox
Rugby Union
Farm Labourers' Dispute Hearing Continues
The Concil iation Board heard further evidence in the farm labourers dispute in the Provincial Council Chambers. Witnesses from Methven Woodend and Hororata criticised camp conditions and asserted wages rose without an award while others argued union preference harms workers and warned higher wages may not be sustainable. The board adjourned to the next day.
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Daniel Sheehan
Methven
Duncan Cameron
Springfield
Cameron
Henry Langdon
Springfield Station
James Gibbs-Stanton
Woodend
Iehevrars
Children’s hacking cough relief offered in Ashburton
Local ad notes a peppermint cure and bronchial remedy for nighttime coughing. Mentions stock opening by RB C Johnston and availability of general materials in Ashburton.
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Ashburton
RB. C. Johnston
Why Men Fail and How to Achieve Success
A motivational essay on eradicating jealousy and envy as chief causes of failure. It urges realizing personal defects, admiring others, and turning mistakes into fuel for future progress. It cites Wagner and Beethoven as examples of constructive admiration and outlines backward-looking thinking as a trap.
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Wagner
Beethoven
Vienna
Beethoven Beethoven
Bach
Genine
Child Labour in India At Calcutta Public Sittings
The Factory Labour Commission opened its public sittings in Calcutta on January 28 to probe child labour conditions. Officials and doctors testified that many jute mill children are under nine, and inspectors admitted a tenth under nine with worsening conditions. The president noted half the workers are six to fourteen years old, many full-timers.
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Factory Labour Commission
Calcutta
Morison
Walsh
Bengal
A Challenge to Socialism Debate by Dr J Beatty Crozier
In the Fortnightly Review January issue Dr J Beatty Crozier argues socialism misreads wealth creation. He asserts surplus wealth comes from machinery not labour and that inventors and scientists deserve the largest share. He condemns organised hypocrisy and contends great discoveries lift civilization while the masses gain little.
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J. Beatty Crozier
Blatchford
Carnegie
Miss Lalla Mirenda Tops With Rigoletto Vocal Power
The verse extols Miss Lalla Mirenda as a grand old-world singer of Rigoletto with flawless tone and purity. A note mentions her reliance on Woods Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds, and Weeds Great Peppermint Cure.
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Lalla Mirenda
Tea advertisement claims refreshing taste
A vintage ad touts Tea No. 2 as splendidly refreshing and stimulating. It warns readers they will regret being without it once they try the beverage. The notice credits Tianshestar Bros as agents.
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Tianshestar Bros
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