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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
6
George presided over a War Cabinet meeting but spoke with a chilled voice. He has been ordered to take complete rest for a day or two due to illness.
The Times correspondent reports Austria Hungary faces critical economics with widespread distress. Letters from wounded men seek scarce potatoes while Bohemia endures three meatless days weekly. Tobacco sales banned in restaurants and cafes.
In New York on December 1d observers ask if Germany partly finances the war by playing on Wall Street. Financial houses note German banks freely obtain stocks before peace or submarine developments as a possible tactic.
In Auckland a rift grows with the Seamen's Union over the secretary and assistant secretary posts at the local branch. The Wellington Federation executive vetoes nominations arguing health limits and proxy control. Auckland rejects the veto as unconstitutional and hints at possible withdrawal from the Federation amid financial tensions.
A commission of scientists and officials visits Nelson at the invitation of the Cawthron trustees to advise on establishing a research institute. Members include Sir James Wilson and professors Benham Marshall Easterfield Worley and Cockayne. Sessions will run over several days.
Advertisement touts a two shilling bottle of Stevens Health Salt to tone the body, cleanse the stomach, and restore energy. Claims users will feel lively and fit as a fiddle, with product available at two shillings everywhere.
Hayward's Pictures presents Maciste the Hercules in a dramatic film at His Majesty's Theatre last evening. The tale follows Maciste aiding a persecuted girl against criminals with strong feats of strength and humor amid tense drama. A cartoon by Mutt and Jeff provided light amusement and the Patho Gazette offered timely news.
J Williamson Ltd screens the feature The Birth of a Nation for one show tomorrow at 2 pm and 8 pm. The film follows Lincoln's era through the Cameron family and the Little Colonel narrative amid Civil War upheaval and controversial themes.
Gratified men and women express appreciation for Baxter's Lung Preserver. The remedy is described as effective for coughs, colds, and sore throats, strengthening the lungs and vigorating the system. Over fifty years of use, with a note to ask for Baxter's and avoid inferior substitutes.
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