Causes of London frozen meat slump discussed by Otago figures
Mr Johnstone cites Chicago meat giants Swift Armour and Co and the American Beef Trust pressing into London and Buenos Aires markets to gain control of mutton and beef sales. He notes New Zealand lamb pricing favors wealthy English buyers, while middle and lower classes drive demand for cheaper frozen mutton. Shipments lack a system, leaving growers with little influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Co
Otago
Daily Times
Johnstone
Swift, Armour, and Co
Morris Beef Trust
Chicago
Ag Beef
River Plate
American Beef Trust
Messrs Armour and Co
la Plata
Swift and Co
Provinca
Buenos Aires Borsa
Zarate
Sansinena
Nas Palmas
Argentina
New Zealand
England
Canterbury
New York
Trade push with Japan and China eyed for Australian wool tops
Premier reports from J B Suttor NSW Commercial Commission Hast Kobe May 41 noting growing attention to Australian wool tops in Japan and China. Osaka Asahi highlights Australia's geographic position. Chinese papers push trade. Prospects bright. imports to Japan about £150000 yearly expected to rise as mills in China begin operations. Suttor seeks samples from wool growers to aid distribution and hopes for Chinese demand for merino lambs wool suitable for fine clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Suttor
New South _Wales
Kobe
Japan
China
Sutter
Osaka Asahi
Australia
New South Wales
Sydney
Suttor
Frootoids Cure For Headache Indigestion And Biliousness
The ad touts Frootoids as a remedy for headache indigestion constipation and biliousness with claims of rapid relief when other aperients fail. It promises liver improvement and regular digestion with nightly doses and a 1/6 price, sold by W G Hearne Geelong Victoria and chemists or the proprietor direct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poat
Chemiata
Medicine Vendora
W. G. Hearne
Geelong
Victoria
Advertisement for Motor and New Zealand Farmers Bulletin Subscriptions
Small ad lists subscription offers for The Motor Autocar Motoring New Zealand Farmers Bulletin Scientific American and others. Provides address at 46 et street and telephone 128 for ordering before stock runs out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand Farmers Bulletin
Scientific American
Mes Oar
Thomas
Atationer
Ast Etreet
Aghbarton
Doan's Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health
A Christchurch reader testifies to relief from backache and kidney-related pain using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. The advertisement claims the pills protect against dropsy and urinary disorders, noting safety for all ages and urging purchase through Foster-McClellan Co. for 8d per box or 16s 6d for six boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Howarde
Manchester Street
Dean
Boan
Arrs Howards
Doan
Foster- McClellan Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
Small Holdings in France and Land Concentration
French socialists oppose small peasant holdings arguing land is being swallowed by large estates. Minister for Agriculture M. Ryan reports departmental inquiries show land concentration up in 22 years in 87 departments while small holdings rise in 65. Most departments see better cultivation on small holdings and improvement in rural workers’ status with many becoming peasant proprietors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
M. Ryan
uAgriculture
Otago Centre Resists Transfer of Cycling Control
At a special Otago Centre meeting the League of New Zealand Wheelmen delegates urged not to transfer cycling control to the Athletic Union. The Centre plans re organization to broaden representation of active cyclists and pursue a reciprocal arrangement with the League and the Athletic Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Otago
League
New Zealand
League of New Zealand
Wheelmen
League of New Zealand, Wheelmen
The
Athletic Union
Millionaire's Wife Case Reveals Lavish Life At Palm Beach
In a San Francisco report on the Howard Gould divorce trial in New York, Catherine Gould describes extravagant wardrobes and daily gown changes, claiming alimony of 25 000 pounds a year while detailing luxury travel, the Palm Beach lifestyle, and heavy liquor use. Howard Gould, heir to Jay Gould's fortune, owns substantial estates and earns about 150 000 pounds annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Jay Gould
Anna Gould
Boni de Castellane
Katherine Clemmons Gould
Howard Gould
New York
America
Gould
Cody
Goull
Castle Gould
Hersell
Palm Beach
Georgia
Mrs Gould
Fires Damages Llanllêth Post Office to £3000
A fire thought started by mice nibbling matches caused about £3000 damage to the Llanlleth Post Office in Wales. The report notes the blaze and its impact, while other items mention aged workers in Moneymore Tokomairiro and general world curiosities about beer and animal incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llanlleth
Wales
Use of insects and their place in nature
A compact moral note on respecting insects and their roles in ecosystems. It argues humans kill too many creatures, noting ladybirds control blight, garden beetles clean scraps, wasps feed their young on pests, and earthworms enrich soil. Each creature has a purpose and should only be killed when necessary.
Australian inventor unveils curved piano keyboard
Australian Mr Fred Clutsam has created a Bow keyboard curved like an organ pedal board. Berlin demonstrations impressed pianists who say the new layout allows equal power across the keyboard with less hand movement, potentially reshaping piano manufacture and playing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Clutsam
Clutsam
Melbourne
St. Paul’s
University Conservatorium
Orpheug Choral Society
England
Berlin
Clitsam
Signale
Rudolph Gang
Sionale
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Shipping
Tae New Zealand Shipping
Vin Monte Video
Teneriffe
Plymouth
Clayton
Atesmer
Tongariro
Paparoa
Euapeh
Taorakina
Estkoura
Tosail
About
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Palling
Monte Video
Tenerife
Corinth
Toxs
Wellington
tAlso
Rio de Jantero
Nicoll Bros
NEW Zealand Insurance Company
Migoll Bros
Slington. Fertisers
Islington
Iblington
Aslington A. Turnip
Colman
Bugesbor
Sterling
Gale
Ohes and Sons
High Street
Christorubch
J. Ballantyne & Go
Manchester Bros
Barningham & Go., Ltdd
George Street
fOp. Knox Church
Henry Patents
Hereford Street
Canterbury Co-Operative Egg, Poultry, and Produce Company, Ltd
Wilson and Co. Igg
Wilson
Dominion
P.G. Box
Chanticleer
Ghristehurch
A. and P. Pood Co
Southland Frozen Meat
Simplete
Telephone
Newman’s Livery Stables
Somerest
Aetel
Ashburton
Bioyetes
Arran
Newman
Kaitangata
Telegraph Office
Beath
Allike
Timothy and Trefoil
Friedlander
Battle OF Life
Alexander Lockhart
Moneymore
Tokomairiro
Mirror
Chinatown
Germany
Sale
Preston Free Library
Lancashire
Goloshes
Gos
Andrew Ore
Clean Sweep Sale
Boot Importer
Tancred St
I. Andrill & 60
Tancred Street
Building Bacietyi
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