Remarkable Woman Carpenter Builds Independence in London
J. C. Bristow-Noble recounts the experience of a pioneering woman carpenter in London who, after her husband’s business decline, learned to work with hammer and chisel. She produces home furnishings and small items, earning two pounds weekly and proving diligence and patience unlock private orders with modest tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tims
Krinors
Rand
Pila
Cstomers
Ted
London
J. CG. Bristow-Noble
Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Extract touted by experts
An advert claims the Genuine Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Extract offers unique curative properties for colds influenza fevers and stomach and kidney complaints. It promises rapid throat and lung relief mouthwash benefits and a skin lotion named Superba Skin Food for clear smooth skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sander and Sons
Supreme Court of Victoria
Aliaes Sander and Sons
Sander
SONS
Mortality by Temperance Fraternals and Non Abstainers
An old diagram compares death rates among temperance fraternals and non abstainers across age groups. It lists Royal Templars and other fraternals with total abstinence versus partial abstinence or non abstinence. The piece also includes a poem about Phil Fairfax and the dangers of grog houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templars of Temperance
Total Abstinetes Fraternal Society of Canada
National
Paiternal Congress
United Kingdom
Temperance and General
Royal Templars
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Promoted for Kidney Health
An old health column touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney weakness and related symptoms. It cites testimonials from Mrs Howards of Christchurch praising relief from backache and urinary issues, noting prices and the distributor Foster-MacClellan Co. in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Tere
Christchurch
Mra Howards
Manchester Street
Howarde
Doan
Foster-MacClellan Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
The Great Cough Cure Marketed by Storekeepers
A claim about ORO The Great Cough Cure as the world’s greatest remedy is presented with storekeepers stocking it. The text presents promotional language and a mass marketing tone.
New Zealand Fears A New Outbreak Of Med Fly
The Evening Post reports a renewed threat from the Mediterranean fruit fly in New Zealand. Inspectors trace infested Auckland fruit distributed nationwide and burn seized shipments. Napier Blenheim remain vigilant as authorities warn strict regulations must hold to protect the stone fruit industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Napier
Bienheim
Auckland
Blenheim
Australia
Queensland
Evening Post
Payment of Members Appeals for Higher Salaries
Parliament members discussed salary for political service with calls for increases. J T M Hornsby, speaking at a Carterton social, noted public sentiment favors higher pay but not yet official. He argued MPs fund seven months of living costs from personal funds after returning from Wellington and compared Parliament to a factory workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carterton
J. T. M. Hornsby
Wellington
Rare birds collected from Antipodes and Snares Islands
Dr. Cockayne's cub Antarctic expedition brought back parakeets from Antipodes and Auckland Islands and a flightless duck. The birds are housed at Kapiti Island bird sanctuary and inform evidence for a great Southern Continent. Some specimens died. skins sent to Canterbury Museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cockayne
Antipodes
Snares Islands
Auckland Island
Kapiti Island
Kapiti
Auntipodes
Auckland Islands
New Zealand
India
Canterbury, Museum
Boot Polish Supply Card Draws Coupons Distribution
A fragmented item notes a distribution event for coupons tied to boot polish supplies. The readable text hints at restocking or redemption efforts and a group returning to collect or use coupons. No clear dates or names are identified.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fttems
Fez
Histired
Ballantyne
Zephyrs
Sela
Batlantyne
J. Ballantyne & Coa
Arisiohureh
Shipping
TPH
NEW ‘Ghaland Shipping Company
Royal Mail
Monte Bees Teneriffe
Plymouth
Clayton
Staamer, Tongerico
Jurekina
Papsroa
Bruapebu
Bimutaka
Winal
Lyttelton
Friedlander Shos Ltd
Walwars
Wellingto
Rio de Janiero
Nicoll Bros
NEW Zealand Insurance Company
Islington
Islington No
Robinson
Manchester Bros
Business Notices
Barningham
Zelandia
Zeacandia
Henry Hughes
Hereford Street
Mirkpatrick & Cg, Ltd
Neilson
Jor Hogan
East Street
Ashburton
Ashburton, Waimate and
Oamaru
Governe
Fle Department
Iaerm
Willion
Sterling
London Bridge
Med
J. M
Dominion
Ghsiatekarch
Temperance
News and Notes
Insurance Statistics Prom Canada
God
Our Dagon
Phil Fairfax
Phil
Fairfax
King's
Goodly Inn
Perdition
Shane
Dagon
Maloech
HL Morill & OO
Tancred Street
Ayer
Drs Je & Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mase
U.S
Vigtlanch
Boot Warehouse
Ghearie
Soming
W. H. Pearce
Burnett Street
de Beer
Hande Koe
R. Austin
Mary
Carroll
Bros., Ltd
Tinwald
Addington
Veith
Timaru—Mill and Co
Timaru
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Invercargill
Ward and Co
Brown and Son's
Trier
Coal Yard
Kerr Bros, General
Iee
ADA Steedmans
Steedman
Kaye & Carter
Yash Suyers
Owvicm
Arcade
Ashpurson
Abbey , Pte Nee
de Phe
Covyan
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