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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 13, 1913
Page
6
Sir Donald Bess writes in Science Progress about how science has shifted from hobby to central force in society and how wireless telegraphy and air travel illustrate rapid progress. The piece argues a stock taking of science’s business aspects is overdue as scientists confront a multiplying edifice beyond individual effort.
The excerpt compares steam engines artificial lighting photography the phonograph telephone and telegraph X rays wireless telegraphy water cars aeroplanes new farms aseptic surgery science medicine hygiene and agriculture. It argues these innovations outpace all prior revolutions and have created a dramatic change in life from ancient Greece and Rome to the present.
The article argues science provides practical utilities that boost happiness and character. It cites the bicycle and mechanical transit as tools expanding worldview for workers, claiming science increases self-confidence and social vigor. It also notes faults hindering magnanimity are not science’s fault but human defects science aims to fix.
The piece argues science drives national power and influence more than individual intellect or morality. Nations must train all faculties, or risk decline, as rivals gain advantage through scientific knowledge and methods shaping armaments, policy, industry, and sport.
The text argues science requires humility and disciplined thinking beyond dogma. It lauds Attia for teaching cautious decision making and criticizes reliance on common sense. It calls for professional service, better scientific education, and national support to advance science.
Fragmentary note questions how science and thought shape the world and the role of unity in advancing scientific inquiry. The text is incomplete and lacks clear, reportable events or identifiable entities.
The passage argues that scientists should push for broader support and resources. It asserts that individuals and nations must ensure their own efficiency, and science must secure the means to research, remove disabilities, and advance discovery for society.
A Harvesters King William Deering founder of the harvester business died in Florida. Born in Paris Maine in 1826 he built the Deering Harvester empire moving from Plano Illinois to Chicago in 1880 He served as president of Deering Harvester Company and had retired from business years earlier His estate is valued around £10,000,000.
London notices report the death of dramatist Stanley Houghton after a sudden illness. A Wellington telegram adds that Charles Gore, noted athlete, cricketer and tennis player, died Thursday afternoon after contracting pneumonia while serving as a special constable.
Two metropolitan incidents reported from New Zealand cities. Constable Carson of Auckland police drowned while bathing near Devonport with two colleagues. In Christchurch, James Scott, an elderly former Lyttelton Harbour Board worker, collapsed and died on Selwyn Terrace while en route to a funeral.
County centres report the Lauriston juvenile section held its annual picnic to New Brighton beach. Despite wet weather the day went ahead with seaside races, refreshments at the Pier tea rooms, and crowding at penny-in-the-slot machines before returning by tram and afternoon train.
Two women in Victoria report long standing liver and kidney troubles improved after using Warner's Safe Cure. Mrs Carey from Ascot Vale describes severe back and side pain relieved after several bottles. Mrs Sharrer of Windsor notes violent stomach distress and headaches subsiding with the medicine. The ad touts both original and non alcoholic concentrate sold by chemists and stores.
In Wellington the Legislative Council announced the Parliament Buildings tender to Hansford Mills and Hardy of Christchurch for £151,639. Construction expected to finish by December 12, 1915, using brick with granite and marble exterior and an overall footprint of 228 by 247 feet, height 52 to 64 feet. Other bids ranged from £162,371 to £200,654.
Local merchant announces a wagon or van route to the Mouth of the River delivering bread groceries and sundries. Orders left at the shop will be promptly attended.
Alfred Lee operates People's Cash Store in Triangle offering goods and services with contact by phone 206 for inquiries and purchases. The note presents a local merchant listing without additional context or events.
Mrs McKay from Ashburton NZ credits Dr Sheldon's New Discovery with curing her child’s bronchitis and nasal catarrh after ineffective remedies. The advertisement touts the remedy as a universal family cure for coughs colds croup and lung troubles priced 1s 6d and 3s available everywhere.
For all Dependable Cycle Repairs go to PRIMST the Cycle Man. LL REPAIRS are guaranteed and prices claimed to be the lowest in town. He specializes in Pram Pyreing and offers prams hired by day or week.
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