Great Peppermint Cure for Goughe and Coldala
An ad describes the Family Remedy Wooda Great Peppermint Cure priced at 6d. It markets relief from Goughe and Coldala with claimed health benefits and universal applicability.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 10, 1900
Page
2
An ad describes the Family Remedy Wooda Great Peppermint Cure priced at 6d. It markets relief from Goughe and Coldala with claimed health benefits and universal applicability.
A cable from the Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company reports meat market quotes. Canterbury 36 8d for freevan and Dunedin and Southland not quoted. Napier and North Island 34 1d. Lamb first quality 4d, second 4d.
The Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company notes New Zealand mutton arrivals totaling 184 439 carcases in four weeks, taking January–June receipts to 894 866, with prices trending lower in the last fortnight. Lamb shipments stand at 241 036 this period, about 782 669 six months, while frozen beef and river plate meats show rising values and limited stock in London docks amid dock strikes and wage disputes.
Ashburton residents debate a possible death of Corporal Robert Upton of the Rough Riders. No confirmation yet after a week, with the Premier alerted and the Cape cable sent. Rumors cite June 23 but remain unverified, leaving families and town unsettled.
The letter questions a rumored death of Corporal Upton near Pretoria and cites timing conflicts with Trooper Willis in Johannesburg. It urges the New Zealand government to ensure families receive prompt authentic casualty or illness news for soldiers serving in South Africa.
Interesting reading material on pages one and four. Mr Geo Hutchinan sails for South Africa today. Traffic figures show 463 million rail passengers in London area yearly. An American inventor creates a friction lamp for cyclists. Prices of provisions in Maracellas quoted. Melbourne Punch suggests New Zealand Premier name. Berkshire boar and sow imported for Mc Dixon of Henley. Christ Church mayor reports on troop certificates from B J Seddon. Kindergarten class work shown by South Canterbury Education Board. Missionary association sale of work and concert success. Marriage of Francia J Rose and Adam Childs celebrated at St Stephens. Soutar Rakara School committee notes. Attendance, staff changes, and funding discussions recorded.
Ample ratings have fallen in Quierat Rajputana and Central India and the situation has decidedly improved overall.
The Harrismith Natal railway via Van Reenans Pass reopened to traffic. Foreigners jailed in Johannesburg for plotting against the British freed, £50 000 found with them returned, suspected Boer involvement noted. General Buller advances to Amerspoort with 35 British wounded as Sir Charles Warren heads to England.
The Ashburton Pirates beat the Maoris of Arowhenua by 16 points in difficult, waterlogged conditions. Umpires were T Brosnahan and J Anderson with referee J Helean officiating.
Great precautions were taken to protect the Prince of Wales on his journey to and from Coburg. No strangers were allowed within reaching distance of the royal carriage.
A derailed train on the outer circle line between Clifton Hill and Fanfield toppled a van from four nearby trucks. Three men died Patrick Glennon Edward Hanney and John James Mecgragor with multiple others injured, as guards and workers aided in rescues. A navy Brophy's warning helped stop the train before further disaster.
Telegraphic summaries report the Pekin legations under fire with Imperial troops firing daily. Major Waller alive. 124 European missionaries killed in North China. 250 Europeans and Americans in danger in Szechuan. Poiteang fell to Japanese. 700 refugees seek shelter. foreign troops respond with limited casualties. Warships Lizard arrives.
A wealthy woman cured of deafness by Dr Nicholson's artificial bar drumes donates 25 pounds to The Nicholson Institute. The gift funds free provision of the devices for deaf people. Address 467p Longuatt Gunnersbury London. The rest lists stock items and obscure names.
A court hearing discussed a typewriter damage case involving Mr Styche and letters allegedly written by him. Witnesses argued whether the machine or a third party caused the injuries and debated motives and access to the device. The magistrate committed the accused for trial at the next criminal session with bail and sureties approved.
An eclectic wire report notes the death of Liebknecht, editor of Vorwarts, while detailing a string of diverse events from Australia and Britain. It mentions a legislative amending bill, a deadly incident involving two women, gunfire exchanges in Proserpine, and a harbor scene with ships in Newcastle. It also cites arrangements for Lord Hopetoun with a banquet in London and a forthcoming Governor-Generalship.
A discussion of First Folio Shakespeare prices and other rare early books. The First Folio fetched £1,125 at Mr Daly’s New York sale, with other copies selling for £1,700 at Christie’s in Belgium. few perfect copies remain. Historical prices show vast increases from £24 in 1781 to high five figure sums for notable works.
A fragment praises Yealandie’s sons for steadiness under fire and urges more to try in war dress. The verse counsels starting with Wooda Great Peppermint Sure for health and strength to drive away coughs and colds.
A large Waterton Wesleyan Church gathering bid farewell to Mr and Mrs James Cray and family as they depart for Geralde. The event featured hymns, remarks from Rev J D Jory, and gifts including a feather bag, travel rug, and a spring rocker reflecting the congregation’s esteem for the family.
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