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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
6
In a December 5 1913 piece the World to Day notes northern papers lampooning Ashburton County youths for objecting to regulation trousers, suggests grading shirkers by marriage class, and foresees certificates for brides’ cooking skills as a measure of “First-class Marriages.”
In a discussion on disfranchisement a story outlines John Smith facing a legal barrier to marriage. The registrar may demand a certificate proving compulsory military training before approving the wedding to Muriel Jones, with John likely claiming loss of qualification or drafting a sworn affidavit to proceed.
A satirical scene on arranged marriages and social classification. John Smith concedes wrongdoing as a drill shirker in youth. A registrar presents pink papers labeling brides and bridegrooms as second-class, implying possible doubt before marriage.
A fragment urges compulsory publication of marriages in the Government Gazette and two local papers to inform friends and public about a second class husband. It argues matrimonial class consciousness reflects civilisation and urges readers to note the union and social grading.
An article argues that defense relies as much on nourishment as on arms, noting Napoleon's remark about soldiers and stressing that Australian security depends on the cooking of women who feed fighters.
The passage reflects on how beauty and companionship enhance perception, noting that true appreciation grows with shared perspective. It contrasts idle people with meaningful effort and cautions that public acclaim may signal fault in actions.
A fragmentary reminiscence recounts Wilfrid's humorous misread of waves as beach and a St Louis dinner quip about Thackeray and Dickens. The passing anecdote pairs a light family scene with a dinner table joke about literary fame.
Auckland December 4 A Sandford Miller biplane used in a trial flight at Avondale encountered heavy soaked wings from recent rains. After a cautious ascent and navigation toward New Lynn the craft proved heavy to control and during later recovery hit a fence at about 60 miles an hour. The aircraft was wrecked except for the engine and Mr Sandford was thrown 30 to 40 feet with injuries not yet known.
Wellington dispatch reports James Cummings a fireman on the steamer Fokomarn was convicted at Police Court for wilfully disobeying orders at Sydney on November 4 under the Imperial Shipping Act. He admitted fault claiming jurisdiction issues but was fined two days' pay and ordered to pay costs.
London reports Gabriel Harvey notes edited by Moore Smith imply Hamlet in its first unrevised form was produced no earlier than late 1598 and no later than early 1601. The marginal observations place the creation within this narrow window.
The Oxford Athletic Club proposes competition rules limiting entries to freshmen and university athletes over 20 and 25 years old respectively. The plan seeks to regulate age groups for upcoming events.
Berlin reports 232 Reichstag delegates support a motion to dedicate 500000 marks as a first contribution toward an exhibit at the San Francisco Exposition. The outlay would be met by higher cigarette duties.
Ottawa reports five hundred seventy one Japanese arrived in British Columbia in six months. Movements are being watched and if the number increases, BC will protest to Japan.
In Brussels on December 4 the Socialist Party passed a resolution stating it is prepared to declare a parliamentary strike if the Opposition cooperates until the Government agrees to revise the Constitution.
Budget proposal seeks an annual appropriation of £3,000,000 for three years to fund new construction projects in Tokio. The measure targets public works and city enhancements through a sustained funding plan backed by the treasury.
London report states a defective flue caused a fire at the upper portion of Jesus College Oxford. The undergraduates escaped safely as firefighters responded on December 4. The notice was received December 5 at 8.25 am.
In Paris on December 4 a detached patrol was annihilated after Captain Hartmann pursuing 60 natives in Tim buotoo. The report notes heavy enemy action and a tactical setback for the forces involved.
Farmers are asked to submit their names by November 15 to enable arrangement of the experts program for Massey Harris binders this season.
Merchants advertise large stock of ready to wear box suits and latest patterns at The Arcade Clothing Co. Orders for Christmas suits are still being booked as men’s clothiers and boot retailers offer bargains.
A brief ad notes spring colds are common and recommends Baxter's Lung Preserver to brace the system. It promotes a 10d bottle sold by local storekeepers as a remedy and preventative.
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