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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 25, 1920

Page

6

Nature's Gentleman at His Majesty's Theatre concert

A Harma production portrays a aristocrat daughter Beatrice and servant Davis in a story of romance money and class clash. Davis seeks marriage for wealth then plans divorce while Lady Harcourt resents equality. Captain Baltry funds an invention and truth leads to love. Tonight shows continued with Budget Cinema Travel film.

Harma His Majesty's Theatre John Davis Berbert Wilding Davis Harcourt Sir Herbert Baltry Beatrice Baltiry Cantaia Grove

Carpentier Grundhoven Fight At His Majesty's Theatre

Tomorrow night at His Majesty's Theatre a pictorial account of Georges Carpentier against Belgian boxer Grundhoven will be shown from start to finish. The feature highlights the Beau Brummel of the ring and promises a revelation of lightning methods. Also showing is Constance Talmadge's Happiness a la Mode, a brisk comedy with witty misadventures and a lively eco-respondent subplot.

His Majesty's Theatre Georges Carpentier Grundhoven Beau Brummel Constance Talmadge Constance ‘Talmadge

From the Old World to the New at His Majesty's Theatre

A film titled From the Old World to the New shows the All Red Route and the Panama Canal. It features the artificial inland lake, sunken forests, and the giant locks raising or lowering ships, with detailed depictions of locomotives, lock doors, and dam safety features.

Panama Canal His Majesty's Theatre Atlantic Pacific

Election results and international notices from the era

Suva electorate returns show Henry Milne Scott 242 and Henry Marks 1948 with Wilig 125 and James Turner 107. Ottawa says 29 drowned after a Lake Superior collision. Earl and Countess of Liverpool arrive in London from New Zealand. New Zealand prospects praised amid unrest. Amsterdam reports a Communist move in Velbert near Barmen. Velbert bank looted. Berlin reports police restore order and arrest ringleaders. London notes Frank Smith urges firm stance against strikes as winter trials loom and unemployment rises.

Legislative Council Suva Fiji Henry Milne Scott Henry Marks Wilig James Turner Ottawa Sault Ste Marie Lake Superior Earl and Countess of Liverpool London New Zealand Lord Liverpool England Velbert Barmen Issen Berlin Frank Smith Engineering and Shipbuilding Trades Federation Trades Congress

Nazol cough remedy advert with sugar claim

An old advertising snippet touts Nazol and Nazot products for coughs colds and sore throats. It claims economical relief with 60 doses available at chemists or stores and suggests parents use a sugar based preparation for children. The copy is promotional with emphasis on protection and ease of use.

Per Press Association

A Visit to Japan and the Philippines by a Wellington Resident

Wellington resident Mr T Shailer Weston recounts his East tour including the Philippines where American rule aided growth and stability. He notes Filipino leadership, growing population, limited roads, and cautious views on independence. Weston also observes Japan as a rising power and Kobe elections amid universal suffrage and women’s political participation.

Wellington T. Shailer- Weston Philippines Weston United States of America Islands United States Manila America Formosa Japan Lamboanga Mifidao San Francisco

Bisurated Magnesia Quick Relief for Indigestion

An advertisement extols Bisurated Magnesia for rapid relief from indigestion gastritis and acidity. It claims two to three tablets neutralize stomach acid and end sour stomachs after heavy meals. It also notes Bisulated Magnesia neutralizes acid and urges readers to obtain a package from chemists.

Yates seeds and assorted groceries sale notice dated period

A local supplier advertises Yates seeds new season varieties and a wide range of groceries and teas at discounted prices. It promotes new seed stock, tea prices, cocoa and coffee, canned goods, biscuits, soaps, and household items with delivery or doorstep service available.

Baxter's Lung Preserver Promises For Children

An early 20th century ad touts Baxter's Lung Preserver as essential for children facing coughs bronchitis and influenza. It claims 34 Chinese factories with 150000 tons yearly output and promotes the product as pleasant to take with quick benefits for chest troubles.

China Baxter Baxter’s

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