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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
4
An advertisement proclaims BE flour as best in quality within the dominion and urges readers to try it now. The copy claims the product will remain a preferred choice after first use, highlighting a strong value proposition and brand loyalty.
An advertisement explains body waste removal by lungs skin kidneys and liver. It claims Warner's Safe Cure restores kidney and liver function by eliminating urine and biliary poisons, listing benefits and offering a concentrated version at 2/6 per bottle.
Tailoring emphasizes personal selection of material to suit both customer and purpose. After choosing fabric, the maker fashions a suit that fits perfectly and looks right, with meticulous care. The method varies case by case, but the goal remains. The advert claims mastery and confident satisfaction.
An advertisement shows policy No 84,118 for a 23 year old entry, payable at death or age 60, with bonuses. It lists total premiums £855 18s and excess of assurance paid £387 18s, offering over 4 percent compound interest. Full particulars from James Pipe travelling agent in Christchurch or H Flower in Ashburton.
Debate covers whether confidential material from the High Commissioner in London should be tabled in Parliament with sensitive information redacted. Attorney-General argues disclosure would strip coherence and set dangerous precedent. Motion on living costs and family welfare gains support, with adjournment until August 19.
A reader defends a 1908 Ashburton unemployed meeting as genuine and not political, challenges a critic to prove false claims, notes eighteen men followed the Mayor to Council Chambers seeking work, and argues state aid is needed if private effort fails. The letter also discusses rising property values and booming construction in Allenton and Hampstead, with remarks on housing demand and living standards.
Wellington July 31 House of Representatives debated the Incorporated Societies Bill with amendments agreed except for a couple of clauses. The Consolidated Statutes Enactment Bill passed. Estimates reviewed with Finance Minister defending clerical aid and budget figures. Discussions covered mail services to Canada and Suez routes, All Red service costs, and potential subsidies. House adjourned after late-night votes within budget lines.
The writer rebuts a critique of sly grog selling and cites historical fines in Dunedin and Auckland to show licensed towns struggle with illegal liquor sales under police surveillance. He promises to provide more evidence if requested. The letter is signed Powder Monkey.
A reader from Ashburton argues against No-license, citing increased drunkenness in Hampstead and easier whisky access in No-licence towns. The letter endorses the License side after twenty years of observation, urging a better solution of the alcohol question.
In 1900 Ashburton’s rateable value was £20,682 rising to £28,220 by 1908, with a 17 percent increase since 1908. Neticense depreciation hit hotels in 1903 but overall value fell only £59 to £24,041. A partial list shows 10 public buildings, 7 factories, and 46 private dwellings added since 1903, with estimated building outlay around £53,950 and annual building expenditure likely over £20,000.
The Farmers Union Conference at Wellington on July 31 passed measures to cut post office box rents to cover initial outlay where no letter carriers exist. It protested the Shearer Accommodation Bill as harassing and impractical and urged conciliatory labor dispute approaches. The union welcomed increases in naval subsidies, urged graduated local rate subsidies, and opposed changing electoral laws to an absolute majority or second ballot. Officers elected included President J G Wilson and Vice President Lendley.
At the Farmers Union Conference today a motion urged that land over one acre planted with forest trees be exempt from land tax and local rates. Speakers warned of a looming timber famine and supported Government consideration of a bonus for planting trees.
Questions address railway station facilities at Hind Station for grain and stock, estate sale near Methven for closer settlement, school-book revisions and costs to parents, hospital and charitable aid without a select committee, and government relief for indigent blind and others.
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