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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 18, 1919

Page

6

Bees swarming under roof prompt reader tips

A reader asks how to remove bees swarming under a roof after unsuccessful attempts with kerosene and soap spray. The writer seeks more effective methods and thanks readers in advance for guidance.

Changing Talk: Genteel Terms Fall From Fashion

A Daily News writer notes shifts in language as genteel and lady fade from common use. The piece surveys terms for women and men, contrasts American and broader usage, and discusses the lingering status of gentleman amid evolving social speech.

Jack Captain Marryatt America Héig Ats

Not Too Old at 40 Says Lecture Audience

Dr. Caroline Giesel tells a Concert Chamber audience that men grow valuable with experience and should seek seasoned professionals. She cites Rome’s aging senators Verdi Galileo and great painters as examples of achievement after middle age. The talk laments a world failing to breed master minds and urges middle aged men to play their part.

Caroline Giesel Senate Rome Verdi Gallileo Michael-Angelos Pheidias Raphaels Rembrandts Muvillos Dickens Hugos Shakespeares Miltons

The Death of the Middle Classes

A London Times medical article argues high taxation and living costs shrink the middle class, boosting bachelorhood and venereal disease while birth rates fall to 15.9 per thousand. It notes 13.8 marriages and rising preventive advice as couples abandon family aims.

London Times

Cathedral Essence flavouring promoted for home cooks

An advertisement touts Cathedral Essence as a highly concentrated, inexpensive flavouring for cakes and pastries. It claims the product keeps dainties tasty without spotting and offers two and a half times more value per bottle than imported essences.

Cathedral

Methven School Committee Meets Discusses Growth Needs

The Methven School Committee led by Rev G B K Aitken notes rising roll numbers and overfilled rooms. Inspectors praise sound work and plan for an extra teacher and a new room while announcing a school garden maintenance project and a Christmas concert prize timing.

Methven G. BK. Aitken Messrs Dart Cooper Doherty Ttwag Mer HL. Maginness Aitland

Oldest domesticated insect honey bee origin in Asia

The text states the honey bee is the oldest domesticated insect, likely originating in Asia thousands of years ago, with wild American bees descended from Asiatic swarms that escaped.

Asia America

Church Services Interrupted by Coughing Convent Sermon Note

Readers are urged to address throat troubles before church time with gargling remedy Pluen zol as a courtesy to the congregation. The notice frames seating as affected by coughing during sermons and suggests preventive action.

A Very Desirable Home with Good Garden

A description of an appealing property notes a desirable home and a well kept garden. The short ad emphasizes attractive surroundings and curb appeal suitable for prospective buyers seeking comfort and charm.

Newman

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