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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
4
A fragmented notice lists ewe mutton parts including forequarters logs chops neck and breast shoulders for sale. The readable items point to a butchery or meat market listing and identify cut names without further details.
A local repair shop touts its service for phonographs, noting that factory machines lose tone after long shipments. They disassemble the speakers and replace diaphragms and gaskets to restore a smooth natural sound, offering expert repairs for unsatisfactory performance.
Thomas Young offers a clearing sale for ready-made or custom boots and shoes at East Street. Gents boots start 10 shillings 6d, ladies shoes 6 shillings 6d, ladies boots 10 shillings or less. Repairs done quickly with guaranteed satisfaction and a 2s special discount during the month.
Residents in the county and adjoining districts are notified that the American Fleet will honor the Dominion by visiting our shores. The event arouses interest among employers and employees, and Steve Madden will attend to patrons with refreshments at all hours and meals under strict management. Private suppers arranged. pastry cook caterer and confectioner.
Land and estate agency offers cottages with 5 rooms and conveniences on 3 acres of land with garden near Peter Street and Baptist Church. Small deposit required. Also 15 acres land with a nearly new nine room house, water, outbuildings. Great farmer opportunity near town with several building sites for sale.
The Connecticut led the advance of Admiral Sperry's White Fleet as it glided into Sydney Harbour. Spectators packed the coast and harbour fronts with an estimated 400000 watching. Traffic chaos and several tram and cliff accidents marred the day though many were rescued.
Dr P O Fenwick proposes a town wide Government Medical Service. Aimed at easing costs, it would station five officers per quartered bureau in Sydenham Linwood Lancaster Park and Victoria Square with watches. Funding by a rate of 1s per house could run 20 officers, offices medicines and travelling. Objections include rent and tax impact, but argue benefits for public health and hospital crowding.
Sydney hosts sweeping tonight of electric lights across the harbor with American and British ships glowing and decorations around the Daily Telegraph office statue of Liberty at 60 feet high. Town Hall and Post Office gleam with lamps while Admiralty House shows the Mayflower arms. Martin Place and Macquarie Street bear archways and eagles. Crowds watch as bands play, with正式 entertainment scheduled for tomorrow.
The Governor General entertained at dinner the admirals of the American fleet led by Admiral Poore, along with Mr Deakin the Federal Ministers state Ministers Privy Councillors and Victorian and Queensland Ministers. The dinner was a brilliant function.
The report covers a Melbourne Criminal Court ruling on George Robert Beere amid an appeal for mercy after a guilty verdict for false pretences. It also notes a Haskon Haakonson perjury charge in Hokitika and a magistrate adjournment in an uncustome tobacco case.
A London based ad offers a 1000 acre sheep farm near Christchurch with quick rail access. Price £5 10s per acre with £1 deposit per acre and balance at 50 percent, plus annual rent of £1 per acre. Farm includes 90 acres rape and 120 acres turnips, four room house, stable and outbuildings. Land described as fertile with good fences and ample water. Potential to buy new, profit, and resell in five years at £10 per acre.
A summary of expert views on influenza describing its high infectivity its triggering of other diseases its strong impact on mental function and the way it weakens constitution. It notes adults often die from pneumonia or bronchitis the elderly from heart exhaustion while children suffer fewer complications. It also warns against alcohol stimulants and highlights the rapid onset and sudden chill fever headaches and body pains typical of an influenza attack.
Begin at first symptoms to use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Thousands have used this remedy in recent years and there is yet to be a single case where users were not pleased.
A medical column warns that influenza epidemics sweep many countries and Australia may follow. It stresses early treatment of colds, lists influenza symptoms, and claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia in thousands of cases.
Real warmth and quiet are the key remedies. Bed rest for a few days aids recovery and reduces later complications. Use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with careful dosing, plus two Stomach and Liver Tablets and warm foot baths. For severe cases, take small quinine doses every four hours to sustain vitality.
An advertisement urges households to keep Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy ready for colds, noting you cannot predict when symptoms will arise and promising a safe, poison free product sold everywhere for 1 shilling 6 pence.
The article notes influenza causes severe chest pain fever and prolonged cough. It urges prompt use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to shorten illness and reduce pneumonia risk, claiming thousands have used it with successful recoveries.
A vintage health note highlights persistent cough relief with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, praised for relieving and caring for stubborn coughs and noted as extensively used with consistent success.
The ad urges returning the product to the dealer to obtain a refund, portraying LT IX as a well known remedy for coughs, colds and croup and urging satisfaction.
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