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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 19, 1921
Page
4
Advertises Mason quarts and Atlas quarts with per dozen prices. Includes 4 gallon jars and spices from Keen’s Strang’s Norton’s Whittombe and Stevenson’s. Lists various packaging and prices in old currency and units, with Water-Glass and cathedral items noted.
Notice to dairy farmers in the Ashburton district that Heavon Dairy Co. Ltd motor wagon has begun collecting cream. Farmers not yet visited should send name and full address to Christ Church or to Representative Mr H French, Ashburton, in coming days. Highest price for 1920-21 season 25 b4d per lb butter fat. average 2s 7 4d per lb butter fat. trial invited.
The article asks what hat to buy for Christmas and suggests visiting Melhinney's shop for the best gift options for men. It emphasizes choosing a practical and stylish present from the store's fine selection.
Corner East and Burnett Street offers a broad display of Loewe pipes, safety razors, shaving outlets, military brushes, cigarette holders, cases and tobacco products. The selection includes pouches, cigar sets, walking sticks and a wide range of gift items suitable for men.
Poultry mash mixed grain chick food and calf meal sold in any quantity with leg bands in stock. Located on Havelock Street THOM BROTHERS or call 166 to inquire about the range of feeds including wheat, grit and other grains.
Daily memoranda note an auction sale at Tinwald Yards tomorrow with Pyne Gould Ltd clearing sale at Mayfield at 12 noon Thursday.
The Ashburton Guardian reports a Christmas half-holiday observed in Ashburton and Methven with late night on Christmas Eve. Weather is forecast southerly and variable with potential rain later, barometer rising.
His Majesty's Theatre hosts 8 pictures followed by Mayfield Meeting A. and P. Association. St Stephen's Church offers a choral and organ recital at 8. Tinwald Hall presents a sacred concert at 8. Theatre Royal stages At the Pah at 8. Anama School hosts a concert and dance, 8 p.m. at Andrew's Presbyterian Church Musical Service also at 8 p.m.
A vintage ad copy promoting a wide range of men’s gifts for Dad. It highlights hats, caps, braces, ties, collars, shirts, handkerchiefs, socks, pajamas, gloves, scarves and sports items. Emphasizes suitability for Dad and also for a big brother, urging readers to choose from Club Colours’ extensive selection.
A new retail store for men’s and boys’ clothing has launched on Burnett Street under the name WM Dixon. The outfitters offer a range of apparel and accessories for all ages with neighborhood customers invited to visit.
An advertisement at Somerset Corner promotes Meccano or Gilbert Construction Sets and related telegraphic wireless electrical sets. It touts educational value, invites inspections, and offers a catalogue with new stock and batteries.
The Kurow Church calls Rev. W. R. Milne of Springburn for induction scheduled in January. The appointment follows church deliberations and signals leadership change for the congregation.
A Rome case reports the murder of Madame Cogo and her adopted daughter. A servant alleged three university nephew suspects and their father conspired to suffocate the women, stage theft, and burn evidence. Police arrested the nephews and their father.
U S official details the December arrest of Wolf Lindenfeldt in Warsaw tied to a Russia inspired plot to strike J P Morgan offices. Third International funds 30000 rubles for radicals. Lindenfeldt aided by confessing to close radical ties and misreporting Morgan movements. Early arrests expected.
A letter from N. Be. Goodchurchman argues over Sunday rest and recreation. The writer discusses Scriptural duties, meditation versus relaxation, and defends golf as a harmless pastime while criticizing Sabbath-breaking behavior.
The Rev G Miller at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church spoke on a Borough Council proviso allowing the Golf Club to lease reserves only if links are unused on Sundays. He urged that Sunday be kept free from sport as a rest day and aligned with community and national wishes.
A reader argued the Borough Council is dominated by three or four councillors with the rest lacking courage, expressing clear disgust at the council's perceived leadership.
A young man fled a local shop last evening and was chased by a crowd through the back streets. He collapsed exhausted after a lengthy pursuit and was restrained, revealing a front seat ticket for the Famous Diggers show at the Theatre on Friday.
Rutene and Peeti Topi stand accused of the murder of Paul Zambukka on or about November 4 at Maraenui. Evidence tracks their movements and gun handling while witnesses place them near the river and at Saxby’s station. The court heard accounts from Te Ara Ngamoki and others as police tied weapons to the case. Peeti Topi is freed, Rutene Topi committed for Supreme Court trial in Gisborne on March 12.
In Washington on December 15 Senator France introduced a Senate motion for recognition of the Russian Review era. The measure was referred to the Foreign Affairs Committee.
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