14 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 14, 1908
Page
1
Auckland reports the petition against Eden local option poll has been withdrawn. A further note says permission will not be granted to withdraw the poll.
A discussion on quinine praises its status as a premier drug. Dr Gerlach of Bombay notes its role in reducing malaria deaths, aiding exploration, and supporting colonial and naval ventures. The quinquina tree’s global importance spans Africa to South America.
An essay notes rapid modernization in Pekin over the past decade with railways electric lights and new administration. The Dalai Lama’s welcome on a special train underscores evolving state authority while a free press and civic amenities arise. Change spreads beyond the capital, signaling a broader Chinese push for material growth.
The article details White Star Line ownership of 23 steamers totalling 811000 tons valued at £4850000. It cites projected costs for Laurentic Megantic Olympic Titanic and notes average earnings of £617000 annually over the past decade, with fleet upgrades from Oceanic in 1899 to Adriatic in 1906.
A vintage medical advertisement claims Rheumo cures rheumatic pains by removing excess uric acid from blood. It pitches the remedy for inherited tendencies and digestive issues with pricing at 2s 6d and 4s 8d, available from chemists and stores.
An advertisement touts Frootoids as a superior aperient for headache indigestion constipation and biliousness. It cites rapid relief when other remedies fail and claims regular nightly doses improve liver function and digestion with weekly use. Price is 1/6 and sold by W G Hearne Chemist Geelong Victoria.
The piece surveys Thomas Cooper a Leicester native and Chartist leader, detailing his poverty ridden upbringing in Gainsborough, early work as a shoemaker, and rise as a radical advocate. It notes his imprisonment and struggle with faith, and praises the Chartist sixfold demands while affirming the movement’s enduring spirit and justice in Parliament. A separate ad promotes modern ready made and made to measure summer suits by George Davies in Christchurch with a Keep-Shape front and money back guarantee.
A new schedule lists annual season ticket prices for Loth islands railways including transfers, sectional and all lines options. Prices range from 70 to 75 for transfers and 22 10s to 27 10s for sectional tickets, with mileage based surcharges up to 84 per mile for long journeys and a maximum charge of 55 and 50 on each island. Transfer between holders costs 10s each time, with district manager approval. Lake Wakatipu routes and tourist excursion tickets are described with time limits, extensions, and fees.
At a Friday meeting of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association Cap tain Arnott of the Salvation Army outlined a plan to weaponize inebriety by acquiring a larger island for male and female inebriates and arranging funding from donors. The association, while sympathetic, declined to provide financial help urging donors and securing agreed finances. Arnott, related to Joshua Tucker of Ashburton, noted existing assets and gifts from local bodies and estates to back the project.
The article describes London County Council training at a Clapham school for electric car drivers. Pupils pass strict eye tests including a flash test, then learn brake controller and bell handling using a skeleton car with electric systems to visualize mechanics in operation.
An ad asserts RHEUMO acts on the blood to remove excess uric acid, the supposed cause of rheumatic conditions. It claims relief for rheumatics including gout and lumbago and notes RHEUMO is not a cure-all. Available from Chantists and Stores at 23 Gd and ts Gd.
A readable fragment lists numerous individuals with titles and surnames including Lovell Otira Greymouth Kumara Maungatua Gisborne Barrytown Greymouth Ashburton Ashburton Wellington and Waimate. The scattered entries resemble a social directory or society page.
The OCR shows a string of inconsistent day names and odd dates including 1dth and Yeursday. Corrected sequence is unclear. the fragment lists events around January 1609 and February 1909 with multiple typos and mismatched weekdays.
A bustling ad lists canned fruits and nuts including figs almonds and peaches, promoting best quality goods for Christmas. It highlights baskets of premium items with emphasis on availability of walnuts and almonds and mentions secure, attractive gift selections for the holiday season.
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