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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 10, 1921

Page

6

County Centres Miniature Trifle Club Finals Contested

The Illinois Miniature Trifle Club finals drew nine qualifiers including Cc Deli S Watson L Watson D Paterson D Butterick W Rennie G Meloness L Noble and A Killis. L Noble won the shoot-off with D Paterson second and Paterson also claimed the club trophy for first to 70 points. A euchre party and dance by Mrs Cairns followed with Miss McInness and Mr J McSweeney taking first prizes. Music was by D Paterson and D Butterick acted as MC as an excellent supper was served.

Ihinois Miniature Trifle Club Messrs Cc Cairns Miss McInness J.mcsweeney D. Paterson BD. Butterick M.C

Immortality Promise From Rutherford Sparks 1925 Belief

Judge Rutherford told a New York audience that death ends after 1995 if individuals choose so, pointing to a Bible date for judgment on the current world order. He spoke of a coming perfect food restoring vitality and extending life, predicting increasing catastrophes before 1925 and miraculous renewal for survivors.

Judge Rutherford International Bible Students’ Association Pastor Russel New York Rutherford

Bargain Fabric and Linen Roll Sale Prices Listed

A newspaper ad lists reduced rates on fine quality twill sheeting and dark winter blousings with final clearance prices. It promotes brown towels and various textiles including marigold quilts and sea grass mats, with yard and piece pricing and stock counts.

Convicts Give Concert At Parkhurst Prison Chapel

In Whitsuntide two concerts were held in the chapel by prisoners at Parkhurst. The program featured flute solos and vocal quartets including Captain Slack and classic arias. The event provided welcome relief from prison monotony and was well received by the inmates.

Parkhurst Captain Slack

Woman Aviator Laura Bromwell Killed in Mineola Crash

Laura Bromwell, famed aviatrix known for looping the loop, died at Mineola aviation field after a crash during a stunt. Witnesses say disordered seat straps may have caused loss of control as she exited a loop at about 1000 feet. The 22 year old had held a pilot certificate for two years and frequently performed stunts.

Laura Bromwell Airwirman Mineola Aviation Field U.S.A Bromwell

Lucky Thirteen Club Wins Big in Monte Carlo

The Thirteen Club of Marseilles, 13 members who dine monthly on the 18th, traveled by car to Monte Carlo on May 18 with 1300 francs each wagered on number 13. The 13-18 time saw number 18 win, paying out 46 800 francs per player and 608 400 francs in total. The group plans no repeat play at other times.

Marseilles Paris Monte Carlo

Mentions of Wade’s Worm Figs and Nazol Remedies Across Text

The excerpt touts Wade’s Worm Figs as a safe worm remedy and Nazol as instant relief for colds and nasal congestion, advising use on pillows and nightgowns for babies. It also contains stray notes on human height, and car ownership statistics in the United States and Britain.

Wade

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Cooper John Orr & GO Hardware and Grocery Merchants Ashburton Australasia Alize HINDS A. Carnival of Thrilling Values BER CA WOMAN Aviator Lucky Thirteen United States Great Britain Heenzo New Zealand Frank Curtis Opto, Consulting Optician East Street T. H. Andrill & Co Smallbone Bros ICA STPPE What. Ashburton Our’s Farmers’ Engineering Ash Burton
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