Local Meat Prices Offer With Sincere Thanks to Customers
A butcher extends gratitude to customers for past support and seeks continued patronage. He lists sample prices for prime beef cuts and small goods, claiming to offer the best quality at low cash prices. The note mentions Mr T Barber and emphasizes practical, high quality small goods.
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T. Barber
Oxford
Frankfort
Glasgow
A. Wilkie
J. E. Thomas
Gast
Wills Street
Nate
Bet
Planetary Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter Observed
A correspondent reports a planetary conjunction of Venus and Jupiter on Thursday evening August 1. Through a small eight inch telescope the rare sight showed Venus’ brilliance overpowering Jupiter’s satellites. The observer noted maximal brightness at about 6:30 p.m. before mist reduced visibility.
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Venus
Jupiter
Avery
Disputed footnote on Luther and idolatry sparks letters
In the Guardian correspondence column a reader under the pseudonym Disgusted questions press involvement in St Stephen's and cites a footnote about Martin Luther defending crosses and images. The note adds historical context showing Luther kneeling before a crucifix and invites further light on the matter. August 14 1909.
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the Guardian
the &Ré
St. Stephen's
Stnte
Luther
Martin Luther
Carlostadius
Wittenberg
Pist
Guttal
Melancthon
Lutheria
Ashburton's Undesirables
A long critique of Ashburton youths and social trouble highlights drunken behavior, rude street harassment, and larrikinism around Burnett and East streets. The piece argues churches fail to reach this class and urges citizens to resist behavior that prejudices the town's rights and privacy.
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Sesina
Queensland
Ashburton
Burnett Street
East Street
Inquest judge death of Thomas Hickey linked to bed smoking
Wellington reports tell of an inquest into Thomas Hickey's death from burns deemed likely caused by smoking in bed while intoxicated. Mrs Penny’s body found on York Bay hills after a difficult search. a dream reportedly led to discovery. William Dempsey injured by a tram-line accident in Middle Street. James S Donaldson found dead in his Stockton Coal Co office, suspected suicide by gas.
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Wellington
Thos. Hickey
Ais Hickey
William Dempey
Widdle Stree
Thalf
Dempey
Westport
James
Donaldson
Stockton Coal Company
Sydney
Sudden Death of Miss Gertrude Sturgiss at Rakaia
Miss Gertrude Elizabeth Sturgiss died suddenly at Rakaia yesterday morning at age 29 after a prolonged illness. An inquest by Justice L Oxley found death due to hemorrhage following consumption. evidence was given by her mother Mrs Sturgiss, her brother William Sturgiss, and Dr Coats. The Ladies' Social Club event was postponed as a mark of respect.
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Gertrude Elizabeth Sturgiss
Rakaia
L. Oxley
G. Tucker
Hiidenca
Sturgiss
Wiliam Sturgiss
Coats
Ralaia
Ladies
Shearers Union appoints new organiser from Canterbury
Mr P. Darcy, secretary to the Canterbury Federation of Industrial Unions and assistant secretary to the Trades and Labour Council, resigns to become organiser for the New Zealand Shearers Union. He will travel to Sydney for information on the Australian Workers Union and its constitution, returning in a month to commence organising work in the North Islands.
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CH Riskchurch
P. Darcy
Canterbury
J Federation of Industrial Unions
Trades and Labour Council
New Zealand
Shearers’ Union
Sydney
Australian Workers’ Union
Anhion
Shearers Union
Dominion
North Islas
Rheumatism relief claims from Morse Indian Root Pills
An advertisement asserts rheumatism, lumbago, and sciatica arise from uric acid buildup worsened by chills and damp drafts. It features المواطن Mr Hues Littlety of Aparima and claims Morse's Indian Root Pills, with Comstock's Nerve and Bone Liniment, offer permanent relief after long trials. Pills priced 1s 1d per bottle, liniment 2s 6d.
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Hues Littlety
Aparima
Southland
Mr Morse
Morse
Comstock
W. H. Comstock Co., Ltd
Pitt Street
Sydney
Wet Weather Health Claim Sparks Debate
The piece argues wet weather may offer health benefits, citing England's cool wet summer of 1907 linked to low infant death rates. It notes health experts prefer data over dogma and questions blanket promotion of dry climates for invalids.
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England
Bad days of Swoboda theory on periodic exhaustion
A Viennese physician Dr. Herman Swoboda posits that men suffer recurrent bad days every twenty three days or multiples, with natural deaths often at these points. A London specialist notes consistency with his observations, while the piece humorously alludes to romantic temptations and seasonal moods.
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Herman Swoboda
London
Swoboda
Sue
Jane
Nancy
Fellows
Fire alarm tragedy and mixed world news from August reports
A fire alarm at a Southsea children’s cinema caused a stampede. one killed and eight injured. Colonel Davies of New Zealand to join staff in September maneuvers. An inventor claims a dry electric accumulator 60 volt capacity, 24 pounds, aiming for 100 volts. A steerage fire aboard a steamship near Liverpool left the vessel gutted forward. King Edward hosted Clemenceau and Crozier at lunch in Vienna. The Pope enjoyed his first motor drive in a car recently gifted by the state.
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London
Southsea
Davies
New Zealand
Christiabid
Vienna
King Edward
MM. Clemenceail
Phil AL. Crozier
Roma
Supreme Court Sittings Open With Light Calendar
The supreme court opened in Dunedin with Justice Williams noting a light calendar. Sentences were handed down for several offenses including Alfred Genet alias Jenkens eleven months for theft, David Rae fifteen months for assault, Henry Crofton twelve months for breaking and entering and theft, and Herbert Helm eighteen months.
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Wellington
Supreme Court
Justice Chapman
William Thomas Power
Dunedin
Justice Williams
Alfred Genet
Jenkens
David Rae
Henry, Crofton
Herbert Helm
Ashburton County Council Finances Documented Audited
The Ashburton County Council’s balance sheet for the year ended March 31 1909 shows revenue of 413 688 17s 1d mainly from rates 1907 8. Expenditure includes charitable aid water races bird destruction salaries and various bridge and domain grants with notable items such as Bakaia Gorge bridge 676 9s (dd) and hospital board grants. The Audit Office certifies correctness with exceptions including unauthorised cemetery board payments and misapplied special and water-rate funds.
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Ashburton
Bakaia Gorge
Rangitata
Ashburton Hospital
Ashburton-Rangitata
Audit Office
Barrhill
Mount Somers
Methven
Alford Forest
Ruapuna
J. B. Heywort
German policy and the lure of balancing England and Russia
A Hamburg Nachrichten quotation outlines German diplomacy aiming to widen splits between England and Russia and recover influence in Russia. It warns that reliance on Russia risks coalitions against Germany, while anti German Russia could threaten world peace. The piece notes Persia in lieu of Bosnia and cites the London Spectator on diplomatic duplicity.
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Tsar
Tasser
England
Russia
Germany
Austria
Balkan
Persia
Bosnia
London Spectator
Chronic Chast Compaints Woods Great Peppermint Cure
Fragmentary notice notes a product claim titled Chronic Chast Compaints and a cure named Great Peppermint Cure with dates le 6d and 23 fd. Details are unreadable while preserving the core product names and reference to healing claims.
Unemployed Relief Committee Scrutiny at Pohui
The Citizens' Unemployed Relief Committee reports that of 23 men who went to Pohui for scrub-cutting work last week, 13 returned to town for various reasons, four deemed unsuitable. Names of those who refused work to be crossed off the register as conditions differed from prior descriptions.
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Per Press Association
Rapier
Citizens’ Unemployed Relief Committee
Pohui
Nomination Call For Arbitration Court Vacancy
The Advisory Board invites all bodies linked to the New Zealand Employers Federation to nominate candidates for the vacant Arbitration Court position caused by the death of Mr Samuel Brown. Nominations must reach the secretary by August 26, with the Board later recommending one candidate to the industrial union of employers of the dominion. The board regretted Mr Brown's passing and honored his decade of service as employers' representative.
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Wellington
New Zealand Employers’ Federation
Arbitration Court
Mirk Brown
Industrial Union of Employers of
Dominion
New Zealand Employers’ Association
Samuel Brown
A Question of Identity at Christchurch Court
John William Smith appeared at the Christchurch Magistrate's Court on a charge of being found at night disguised as a policeman with felonious intent. Chief Detective Bishop urged remand for further inquiries, noting a misidentification despite the Chinaman’s testimony. Smith produced evidence showing he was not at the scene. remand granted with release on own recognisance until Wednesday.
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Christchurch
Bishop
John William Smith
Smith
Lane's Emulsion Testimonials From Customers
A crowd of customers tout Lane's Emulsion as a cure for colds and coughs with quick relief and system buildup. Messages praise its effectiveness from Stratford Auckland Riversdale Wellington Invercargill and Greytown. Sold in two sizes with a larger size emphasized.
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Lane
W. Hall
Riversdale
Greytown
M. Cooper
Wellington
Dominion
M. Cohen
Invercargill
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