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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 17, 1921
Page
1
Advertised prices include GAITERS in Brown Grey and Fawn with sale price 1s 1d to 6d. Six pairs TAN DOESKIN GLOVES sized 6 and 6 4 sale at 5s 1d. 6 Pairs TAN DOESKIN GLOVES after sale 6d each. SILK ANKLE HOSE in multiple colors with sale price 3s 1d. Regular prices noted for comparison.
The Kantara base feeds a desert railway toward Palestine and a new tunnel under the Suez Canal will connect Egyptian railways to the Palestine line. The Suez swing bridge to the canal is being dismantled and the tunnel will be 60 feet long and 1/8 to 5/8 inch thick.
Dr. Hale states in his last annual report that observing platforms at the principal and Cassegrainian foci are finished and the constant temperature control system for the 100 inch mirror is installed. The Hooker telescope remains essentially complete though work on accessory instruments will continue while new devices appear.
An English scientist, after studying eye strain, states that reading in bed is not harmful when you sit up and look down at the print and the light is good. He notes looking at pictures at exhibitions is very tiring for the eyes and connects strain to evolution of the opposable thumb.
The British Navy operates fleet flying boats weighing 15 tons with a 140 foot wingspan and Roll-Royce engines producing 2400 horsepower. They boast a 1500 mile range and a seven member crew. These boats accompany the fleet and can taxi on the surface when not scouting, with hulls built for heavy weather.
The Chamber of Deputies moved its session to Calles Marivaux for a demonstration of a talking cinema. Deputies appear on screen talking loudly while others gesture, with voices heard clearly making the scene highly realistic. The talking cinema will soon be taken to London.
In England a new plywood material for aircraft construction is claimed to be infinitely superior to ordinary plywood. The sheets are cemented with waterproof material then stitched in parallel rows about 14 inches apart. This sewn plywood is said to offer exceptional rigidity and resilience and can be manufactured to sizes up to 8 feet wide.
The unit sits on a truck front end enabling holes at angles up to 45 degrees from vertical. A derrick moves on the bed to place poles, with controls for the auger and derrick near the driver. An improved earth retaining gate and replaceable cutting edges extend tool life.
A scientist notes millions of germs are released with each cough and spread in public venues. Peps tablets are promoted as a mouth and throat germ killer that reaches breathing paths when dissolved, claimed to prevent infection and ease obstinate coughs and colds for all ages.
The piece notes that despite famine requests for flour to aid Chinese famine victims, China exported about 6 million barrels of flour to Europe in 1920. It mentions planned mills in wheat regions and markets the Nazol product for cold relief and influenza prevention, urging mothers to give Nazol to children and to sprinkle it on pillows.
John Orr and Co. promote red oxide paint for stables sheds and outbuildings sold at 16s 6d per gallon. Buy today and start your job next weekend from East Street Ashherton.
Genuine British article details Phillip’s Lamps available in voltages from 8 to 3000 C.P. half watt and metallic filament. Manning Co. lists reach 5 Bedford Row Christchurch for purchase.
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